Earthwork Calculator

Compare cut and fill soil volumes to find whether a site has surplus soil to export or a shortfall to import.

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Enter your site's cut and fill volumes to find whether you have surplus soil to export or a shortfall to import.

Your result

50

Net volume

Site balanceNet cut — export 50 m³ of surplus soil

AI explanation

Formula

Net volume = cut volume − fill volume (positive = surplus to export, negative = shortfall to import)

Worked example

150 m³ cut, 100 m³ fill

Worked example: 150 m³ cut, 100 m³ fill
FieldValue
Cut (excavated) volume (m³)150
Fill (needed) volume (m³)100
Net volume50
Site balanceNet cut — export 50 m³ of surplus soil

Assumptions

  • Uses bank (in-situ) volumes for both cut and fill — if you're working from a loosened/ swelled excavation volume, convert back to bank volume first (divide by the swell factor used in the Excavation Calculator, typically ~1.25) for a consistent comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What does a positive net volume mean?

A positive result means you have more soil from excavation (cut) than you need for filling elsewhere on site — that surplus needs to be hauled away (exported).

What does a negative net volume mean?

A negative result means you need more fill material than your excavation provides — you'll need to import additional soil.

How do I get my cut and fill volumes in the first place?

Use the Excavation Calculator for cut volume, or calculate fill volume the same way (length × width × depth) for the area(s) that need filling.

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