Excavation Volume Calculator Trench

Excavation Calculator

Earthwork volume for trench or pit — L×W×D to m³ and ft³, tipper trip estimate.

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About this tool

Calculate excavation volume for foundation trenches, footing pits and strip excavations. Enter length, width and depth in metres or feet — get earthwork in m³ and ft³ plus approximate tipper loads (5 m³ per trip). Free calculator for civil site engineers and excavation contractors in India.

How to use the Excavation Calculator

  1. 1

    Choose trench or pit

    Select excavation type.

  2. 2

    Enter dimensions

    Length, width and depth in m or ft.

  3. 3

    Review volume

    See m³, ft³ and tipper trips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bulking factor included?

No — this is bank volume excavated. Loose volume is ~20–30% more for sand/soil.

How many tipper trips?

Estimated at 5 m³ per small tipper — adjust for your local truck capacity.

Foundation trench vs pit?

Same formula L×W×D — use trench mode for long strips, pit mode for footings.

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