FIELD ACCURACY TOOLS

Excavation & hauling planning starts here

Know the quantity before the trucks start moving. Turn excavation dimensions into bank volume, loose volume, truckloads, and a clearer hauling plan.

Excavation & Truckload Calculator

Length (FT)

Width (FT)

Average Depth (FT)

Swell Factor (%)

Truck Capacity (CY)

Number of Trucks

Load Time (MIN)

One-Way Route Time (MIN)

Dump Time (MIN)

Workday Hours

Desired Haul Days

Select Haul-Off, Fill/Import, or Cut-to-Fill.
Enter the quantity dimensions and material factors.
Enter truck capacity and available trucks.
Enter load, one-way route, dump time, and workday hours.
Optional: enter Desired Haul Days to calculate trucks required.
Click Calculate to see quantities, loads, cycle time, fleet needs, and haul duration.

Note: Verify swell, compaction, truck capacity, payload limits, route conditions, and actual field production before use.

The bank cubic yard (BCY) is your most accurate baseline. Start here when calculating excavation volumes from site grading plans.

Soil expands when excavated. Use the swell factor for your specific material type to convert bank volume into loose volume correctly.

Calculate truckloads based on loose volume and truck capacity. Ensure enough trucks are cycled to keep the excavator burning fuel.

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