How should you estimate the cubic feet needed for fill dirt?

Answer by  starnowski (5)

Multiply length of hole X width of hole X depth of hole, all in feet, will give you cubic feet.

Answer by  mouse09 (20)

Multiply the area of the ground you want to cover by the depth of the dirt. For example, to cover a field of 50 feet by 60 feet in 6 inches of fill dirt, you would multiply 50x60x.5 which is 1,500 cubic feet.

Answer by  Seano (11)

I would first find the length and width of the area being filled. Then I would find the depth of the area being filled. After finding these values I would then multiply the width by the length, then take the product of that equation and multiply it by the depth.

Answer by  sb2009 (20)

If you have to estimate a space volume and don't have the means or the time to measure it, it is always helpful to compare its dimensions to other objects. There are several objects one might think of, depending on the space which has to be filled. For instance: you cars' trunk, a cardboard box or even bottles.

Answer by  Gabriel (2146)

You would measure the length and width of the area, then decide how deep on average you need to fill. A rough estimate should do depending on what the project is.

Answer by  Anonymous

3.5 cubic feet into yards