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Excavation for a 30×40 Area at 12" Deep

Digging a 30×40 area 12 inches deep removes about 44.4 cubic yards in the ground — roughly 55.6 CY loose, or 5 dump-truck loads to haul off.

01 / YOUR MEASUREMENTSUpdate any value
Dirt to remove
44.4 cu yd
Dig area
1,200 sq ft12" deep
In-ground volume
44.4 cu yd
Loose (haul) volume
55.6 cu yd+25% soil swell once dug
Truckloads
5~12 CY per dump truck
Haul + disposal (est.)
$1,111~$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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