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Excavation & Backfill Calculator

Trench or pit volume with side slopes, structure deduction, bulking and shrinkage factors.

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Formula: V = (A_b + A_t)/2 · D

About this tool

Trench or pit volume with side slopes, structure deduction, bulking and shrinkage factors.

A_b = W·L; A_t = (W + 2s·D)·L; V = (A_b + A_t)/2·D; backfill = V − structure.

Formula: V = (A_b + A_t)/2 · D

Example: Length (m) = 20, Bottom width (m) = 1.2, Depth (m) = 1.5, Side slope (H per 1 V) = 0.5 → Excavation (m³) = 58.5, Top width (m) = 2.7.

Prismoidal mean, exact for a prismatic trench. Bulking and shrinkage are supplied by you, never assumed.

Quick steps

  1. Enter your values — every field shows its unit.
  2. Press Calculate (or Try an example to see how it works).
  3. Read the results and copy them if you need them elsewhere.

The calculation runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to 1CLIK.

FAQ

How does the Excavation & Backfill Calculator work?

A_b = W·L; A_t = (W + 2s·D)·L; V = (A_b + A_t)/2·D; backfill = V − structure.

What should I keep in mind?

Prismoidal mean, exact for a prismatic trench. Bulking and shrinkage are supplied by you, never assumed.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. The numbers stay on your device; the page only shows the result.

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