Estimate excavation costs with itemized breakdown and editable rates for local pricing.
This excavation cost calculator provides a quick estimate with an itemized breakdown you can adjust to match local rates. It combines volume calculation, truckload estimation, and cost line items in a single tool.
Enter the excavation dimensions (length, width, depth) and select a soil type. The calculator computes the bank volume and applies the swell factor to get the loose volume, which is used for all cost estimates. No need to calculate volume separately.
All rates use US national averages as defaults. Click any rate in the cost table to edit it with your local pricing. The totals update immediately. This makes the calculator useful for both quick estimates and detailed bidding.
The contingency percentage adds a buffer to the subtotal for unexpected costs. Adjust this based on how well-defined your project scope is. Set to 0% for a bare-minimum estimate.
Costs are rough estimates based on US national averages. Actual costs vary significantly by region, access conditions, and project complexity. Get local quotes for accurate pricing.
Excavation length
Excavation width
Excavation depth
Additional percentage for unknowns (0-50%)
Estimated hours: 4(based on ~50 yd³/hr productivity)
Click any rate to edit it with your local pricing
| Line Item | Qty | Unit | Rate | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation/Digging | 176.57 | yd³ | $794.57 | |
| Hauling | 13 | loads | $975.00 | |
| Disposal | 176.57 | yd³ | $2,648.55 | |
| Labor | 4 | hrs | $180.00 | |
| Equipment | 4 | hrs | $600.00 | |
| Contingency (10%) | $519.81 | |||
| Total | $5,717.93 |