Simple Cut/Fill Calculation

Grid Method

Enter existing and proposed elevations for each grid point

Average End Area Method

Calculate volume between two cross-sections

Earthwork Summary

0
Cut (Bank)
cubic yards
0 m³
0
Cut (Loose)
cubic yards
0 m³
0
Fill (Bank)
cubic yards
0 m³
0
Fill (Compacted)
cubic yards
0 m³
0
Net Volume
cubic yards
0 m³
0
Truck Loads
10 CY trucks
Balanced
Volume conversions:
Bank cubic yards: In-place, undisturbed soil
Loose cubic yards: After excavation (add swell factor)
Compacted cubic yards: After compaction (subtract shrinkage)
Net positive = Export material | Net negative = Import material

Swell & Shrinkage Reference

Typical Swell Factors:
Sand/Gravel: 10-15%
Common Earth: 20-30%
Clay: 30-40%
Rock: 40-60%

Typical Shrinkage:
Sand/Gravel: 10-12%
Common Earth: 15-20%
Clay: 20-25%