Compaction Calculator

Find the loose volume to order to achieve a compacted in-place volume, and the number of lifts.

Fill Placement

Area (ft²)

Compacted Depth (in)

Soil Type

Lift Depth (in)

Material

Loose Volume Needed102.88 yd³

Compacted In-Place74.07 yd³

Lifts2

Loose order = compacted × (1 + 25% swell) ÷ (1 − 10% shrink). Place in 8" lifts.

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