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Excavation for a 12×12 Area at 12" Deep

Digging a 12×12 area 12 inches deep removes about 5.3 cubic yards in the ground — roughly 6.7 CY loose, or 1 dump-truck load to haul off.

01 / YOUR MEASUREMENTSUpdate any value
Dirt to remove
5.3 cu yd
Dig area
144 sq ft12" deep
In-ground volume
5.3 cu yd
Loose (haul) volume
6.7 cu yd+25% soil swell once dug
Truckloads
1~12 CY per dump truck
Haul + disposal (est.)
$133~$20/CY (varies by area)

Planning estimate. Adjust allowances and sample prices for your supplier; tax, delivery, and labor are not included.

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