Skip / Muck-Away Calculator

Excavation volume, bulked volume, tonnes, skip sizes and grab loads.

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Inputs

Length(m)

Width(m)

Excavation depth(mm)

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Spoil tonnes: 4.5t

Heads-up: Excavated spoil bulks by ~30% in the skip — a 6 yd³ skip does NOT hold 6 yd³ of dug soil. The skip count above already accounts for this. Why it matters: Wet clay can bulk by up to 50% — order one size up if the ground is heavy.

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This app provides general UK guidance and material estimates only. It is not legal, planning, engineering or building-control advice. Always confirm requirements with your local planning authority, building control, utility providers, manufacturers or qualified professionals.