Fill Dirt Calculator
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Fill dirt compacts 10–25%, so order extra. Raising a 20 × 20 ft area by 12 in needs about 17.8 yd³ with 20% compaction — a little over one 10–14 yd³ dump truck.
Fill dirt needed
17.78 yd³
17.78 tons at 2,000 lb/yd³
- Weight
- 17.78 tons35,556 lb · 16.13 t
- Cubic feet
- 480 ft³
- Cubic meters
- 13.59 m³
- Area covered
- 400 ft²
Densities are typical loose figures; ask your supplier for theirs. Delivery minimums are often 1–3 yd³.
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Frequently asked questions
How many yards of dirt are in a dump truck?
Small tandem trucks carry about 10 yd³; tri-axles and semis 14–22 yd³.
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Estimates only. Check quantities with your supplier or contractor before ordering.