Cutfillearthwork volumes

The grid

×
m

Levels are read off the survey at every node. Positive depth is cut, negative is fill.

Existing ground

Proposed level

m
%
%

A flat formation, or one laid to falls for drainage. Falls are measured from the low corner of the grid.

Soil and haulage

m³

Section

The section is the part of this that can be checked by hand. Take one across the deepest cut and work the area out on paper.

Cut and fill

Cut — soil out Fill — soil in Where they meet

Section

In the ground

0m³ cut
0m³ fill

    On the road

      A calculation to check, not a quantity to rely on. The number goes into a tender and being wrong costs money. Take a section, work it by hand, and satisfy yourself before it is priced.
      0m² site
      0m³ net
      –balance level
      0loads
      Volumes between two surfaces on a regular grid. Batters, benching and topsoil strip are not included — add them separately.