Excavation Calculator NZ

Calculate excavation volume, loose material after bulking, approximate weight, truckloads and earthworks costs for pits, foundations, driveways, building platforms and general site excavation.

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Excavation details

1. Excavation dimensions

Bottom length

Bottom width

Excavation depth

Excavation sides

Excavation section

Schematic cross-section only. Batter suitability depends on ground, depth and site conditions.

2. Excavated material

Material type

Planning density and bulking allowance will load automatically. Both can be changed.

In-situ density editable

t/m³

Bulking / swell after excavation

3. Trucking

Truck loose volume

m³

Truck payload

4. Optional costs

Excavation rate per in-situ m³

NZ$/m³

Cartage per load

NZ$

Tip / disposal rate per tonne

NZ$/t

Other cost

NZ$

5. Print details

Company name

Project / address

Excavation estimate

In-situ excavation

— m³

Enter the excavation dimensions.

Bottom footprint —

Top excavation size —

In-situ excavation —

Bulking / swell —

Loose excavated volume —

Approx. excavated weight —

Loads by volume —

Loads by payload —

Estimated truckloads —

Excavation cost —

Cartage cost —

Tip / disposal cost —

Estimated total —

Planning estimate only. Soil density, swell, truck payload, disposal classification and excavation conditions vary considerably between sites. Battered excavations also require consideration of soil stability, groundwater, neighbouring structures and safe excavation practices. Use project-specific geotechnical and safety requirements where required.

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