Earthwork Volume Calculator
Calculate the volume of earthwork needed for your construction project. Perfect for site grading, cut and fill calculations, and excavation planning.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your project dimensions below to calculate the earthwork volume. You can calculate using either the grid method (for regular areas) or the cross-section method (for linear projects like roads).
Earthwork Volume Results
Frequently Asked Questions
Earthwork volume calculations are essential for construction projects to determine how much soil needs to be excavated (cut) or added (fill) to achieve the desired ground level. This is crucial for site preparation, road construction, foundation work, and landscaping projects.
Cut volume refers to the amount of soil that needs to be removed from the site to reach the desired elevation. Fill volume is the amount of soil that needs to be added to raise the ground level. In many projects, the goal is to balance cut and fill volumes to minimize material transportation.
Shrinkage factor accounts for soil compaction when placed as fill (typically 10-20%). Swell factor accounts for soil expansion when excavated (typically 20-30%). These factors are crucial for accurate material quantity estimation and transportation planning.
Use the Grid Method for large, relatively flat areas like building sites or parking lots. Use the Cross-Section Method for linear projects like roads, pipelines, or trenches where you have regular cross-sectional data along the alignment.