Contractor Estimating Guides
Practical estimating guides for contractors working in excavation, grading, site preparation, materials, and hauling.
How to Calculate Cubic Yards for Excavation
A straightforward method for converting length, width, and depth into cubic yards for excavation and material estimating.
How Many Tons of Stone Do I Need?
Learn how cubic yards and material density work together when estimating stone or gravel.
How to Calculate Dump Truck Loads
Estimate how many truckloads a project needs using volume and truck capacity.
How to Price Dirt Work
A practical checklist for building a dirt-work estimate instead of guessing at a lump sum.
How to Estimate Excavation Jobs
A field-oriented checklist for estimating excavation and site-preparation work.
More DirtQuote Resources
Calculate cubic yards, tons, and truckloads for excavation and material work.
Build a more complete estimate for dirt work and site preparation.
Estimate stone and gravel quantities and truckloads.
Understand the cost categories that go into an excavation estimate.
Learn how DirtQuote helps contractors create field-ready estimates.