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Fill Dirt Calculator

Calculate exact fill dirt volume in cubic yards, tons & truck loads — with compaction factor, cost breakdown, delivery logistics, and a full project material list.

Area Shape & Fill Depth

Enter the dimensions of the area you need to fill

Measurement Units
Area Shape
Calculated Area — sq ft
Fill Depth

Enter depth in inches

Material Type & Compaction

Different fill materials have different densities and compaction factors

Fill Material

Fill dirt: ~2,000–2,400 lbs/yd³

Dirt shrinks when compacted — order extra

Loose material before settling

Waste & Overage

Recommend 10% for uneven terrain

Subtract for trees, posts, structures

Multiple Fill Zones (optional)

Have more than one area to fill? Add additional zones here and they will be summed in the total.

Cost & Delivery

Material pricing, truck loads, and delivery logistics

Pricing Method

Fill dirt: $8–$25/yd³ typical

Per load or flat fee

Leave 0 if DIY

Plate compactor rental ~$80/day

Truck / Delivery Settings

Material Density & Compaction Reference

Material lbs/yd³ tons/yd³ Compaction Notes
Cubic Yards
--
yd³ to order (w/ compaction)
Weight
-- tons
short tons
-- lbs
pounds
Volume Summary
Net Fill Volume-- yd³
+ Compaction (added)+ -- yd³
+ Overage buffer+ -- yd³
− Void deduction− -- yd³
Total to Order-- yd³
Truck Loads
Truck Capacity-- yd³
Loads Needed-- loads
Delivery Days-- days
Last Load Fill %--%
Total Cost
Material Cost$--
Delivery Cost$--
Labor / Equipment$--
Tax & Misc$--
Grand Total$--
Cost / yd³$--
Cost / sq ft$--
Area & Depth
Surface Area-- sq ft
Avg Fill Depth-- in
Volume (cu ft)-- cu ft
Volume (liters)-- L

Quick Benchmarks

1 yd³ covers @ 3"108 sq ft
1 yd³ covers @ 6"54 sq ft
1 yd³ covers @ 12"27 sq ft
1 ton fill dirt ≈0.91 yd³
Standard dump load~10 yd³