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.
Loose Swell Volume for Truck Hauling (m³)
Calculator Inputs
Loose Swell Volume for Truck Hauling (m³)
Dump Truck Loads Required
Rolled Compacted Fill Volume (m³)
Net Swell Volume Expansion (m³)
Bank vs. Loose vs. Compacted Volume Comparison
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).
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