Soil Swell & CompactionConstruction

Soil Swell, Shrinkage & Compaction Volume Converter (BCY, LCY, CCY)

Convert earthwork volumes between in-situ Bank Cubic Meters (BCY), hauled Loose Swell Cubic Meters (LCY), and Rolled Compacted Fill (CCY) across clay, loam, sand, and rock.

Calculated Result

Loose Swell Volume for Truck Hauling (m³)

125

Calculator Inputs

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Loose Swell Volume for Truck Hauling (m³)

125

Dump Truck Loads Required

11 loads

Rolled Compacted Fill Volume (m³)

90 m³

Net Swell Volume Expansion (m³)

25 m³

Bank vs. Loose vs. Compacted Volume Comparison

In-Situ Undisturbed Bank Volume
100 m³(32%)
Excavated Loose Swell Volume
125 m³(40%)
Final Engineered Compacted Volume
90 m³(29%)

Exact compaction ratios must be verified on-site via Standard or Modified Proctor compaction tests.

All engineering calculations, structural estimates, and electrical sizing metrics are provided for preliminary estimation only. Always ensure compliance with relevant statutory building codes and occupational safety standards, verified by a certified professional engineer before practical implementation.

Calculation Methodology

Loose Volume = Bank Volume * Swell Factor. Compacted Volume = Bank Volume * (1 - Shrinkage Factor). Hauling Truckloads = Ceil(Loose Volume / Truck Capacity).

Frequently Asked Questions

Bank (in-situ undisturbed state), Loose (excavated, swollen state for hauling trucks), and Compacted (mechanically rolled and vibrated state for structural fill).

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