Excavation Volume Table: Excavation volume by Length
Reference table of excavation volume for Excavation Volume across a range of length values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.
Excavation Volume Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
Private
Excavation volume
25.00
- Weight to remove
- 40.00
For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.
How to use the Excavation Volume Calculator
The Excavation Volume Calculator works out your excavation volume, along with 1 related figure in an instant. Enter length, width and depth and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the length.
- Enter the width.
- Enter the depth.
- Enter the soil density.
- Read off your excavation volume, together with weight to remove — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Excavation Volume Calculator uses the formula:
Excavation volume = Length × Width × Depth
Worked example
For example, with length of 10 m, width of 5 m, depth of 0.5 m and soil density of 1.6 t/m³, the excavation volume is 25.00.
| Length | 10 m |
|---|---|
| Width | 5 m |
| Depth | 0.5 m |
| Soil density | 1.6 t/m³ |
| Excavation volume | 25.00 |
|---|---|
| Weight to remove | 40.00 |
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Key terms explained
- Density
- Mass per unit volume, calculated as mass ÷ volume.
- Volume
- The amount of three-dimensional space an object occupies, measured in cubic units.
Frequently asked questions
Multiply length by width by depth. A 10 by 5 m area dug 0.5 m deep is 25 cubic metres.
Multiply the volume by the soil density. At about 1.6 t/m³, 25 m³ of soil weighs roughly 40 tonnes.
Yes. Loosened soil bulks up by around 20–30%, so allow extra space or trucks for hauling it away.
Dry soil is about 1.3–1.6 t/m³, while wet or clay soil can be heavier. Use a site-specific figure where possible.
Enter the length. Enter the width. Enter the depth. Enter the soil density. Read off your excavation volume, together with weight to remove — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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