Excavation for a 12×16 Area at 24" Deep
Digging a 12×16 area 24 inches deep removes about 14.2 cubic yards in the ground — roughly 17.8 CY loose, or 2 dump-truck loads to haul off.
Dirt to remove
14.2 cu yd
Dig area
192 sq ft24" deep
In-ground volume
14.2 cu yd
Loose (haul) volume
17.8 cu yd+25% soil swell once dug
Truckloads
2~12 CY per dump truck
Haul + disposal (est.)
$356~$20/CY (varies by area)
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