Pool Excavation Volume Calculator

Cubic yards for pool dig from shape and depth.

Pool length (ft)

Pool width (ft)

Shallow end depth (ft)

Deep end depth (ft)

Pool shape (1=rect, 2=oval, 3=free)

Over-dig clearance (ft)

Shell thickness (in)

Tab to move between fields

Excavation volume (cu yd)

165.9

Haul-away volume (cu yd)207.4

Dump truck loads21

Estimated weight (tons)232.3

Excavation length (ft)34.3

Excavation width (ft)19.3

Average dig depth (ft)6.8

Volume (cu ft)4,480

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the pool's finished interior length and width in feet.
Set the shallow end and deep end finished depths in feet.
Select pool shape: 1 = rectangular, 2 = oval/kidney, 3 = freeform.
Enter the over-dig clearance (typically 1.5 ft) for forming access around the shell.
Enter the gunite/shotcrete shell thickness in inches (6-9 inches for residential pools).
Review Excavation Volume (cu yd), Haul-Away Volume, and Dump Truck Loads to get accurate excavation bids.

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