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Cut & Fill Earthwork Calculator for civil estimators
Interactive, high-intent tool — calculate bank cubic yards (BCY), compacted fill (CCY), loose yards (LCY), and net import/export. Built for heavy civil, commercial, and sitework bidding. No signup required.
BidSync AI — Earthwork Cut & Fill Estimator
Calculate bank cubic yards (BCY), compacted fill (CCY), and net volume balancing.
Need 3D Contour & DTM Earthwork Extraction?
Let BidSync AI automatically extract quantities directly from PDF civil plan sets.
Formula: (Area × Depth) ÷ 27 = CY • Stripping added to cut • Net = Cut BCY − Fill CCY • LCY = BCY × swell. For bid-ready DTM, see Earthwork Takeoff.
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Formula transparency
(Area × Depth) ÷ 27 = CY • Stripping inches ÷12 × Area ÷27 • Net = Cut − Fill • LCY = BCY × swell.
Need 3D DTM?
Automate contour → DTM → cut/fill balance from PDF plan sets. No digitizer, no grid entry.
See Earthwork Takeoff →Book 5-Min Demo →How to use
- Enter site area (SF) and avg cut/fill depths (ft).
- Select soil type — swell auto-applies to haul LCY.
- Add topsoil stripping (inches) — added to BCY cut.
- Read Raw Cut (BCY), Compacted Fill (CCY), Net Balance — export, import, or balanced.
- Adjust haul/unit cost ($/CY) for instant cost estimate.
FAQ — Earthwork Calculator
How to calculate cut and fill volumes automatically?
Upload civil plans to BidSync AI — automated contour detection builds a 3D DTM, adjusts for stripping and compaction, and pushes BCY/CCY directly to bid items. This calculator shows the manual math for quick checks.
What is BCY vs CCY vs LCY?
BCY = bank (in-situ), LCY = loose (excavated, swelled), CCY = compacted (after compaction). Full glossary.
How to convert cut volume to haul truck loads?
Cut BCY × swell = LCY. ÷ truck capacity (≈16 CY) = loads. Calculator shows LCY automatically.
Let BidSync AI extract it from plans automatically
Stop hand-calculating. Upload vector PDFs, DWGs, or DTMs — computer vision extracts earthwork quantities with 99.6% accuracy and evidence for every number.
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