Compaction Factor Calculator
Calculate the compacted volume and shrinkage percentage for different soil types from loose volume.
How to Use the Compaction Factor Calculator
- Enter the loose soil volume in m³.
- Select the soil type.
- Click Calculate to see compacted volume and shrinkage percentage.
Casos de Uso
- •Estimating fill quantities for embankments and road bases.
- •Calculating truck loads needed for soil delivery.
- •Site earthwork volume reconciliation.
- •Soil compaction testing and QA planning.
Fórmula
Compacted volume = Loose volume / Compaction factor. Shrinkage % = (Loose − Compacted) / Loose × 100.
Preguntas Frecuentes
What is a compaction factor?
The compaction factor (or swell factor) represents how much loose soil compacts under load. Clay shrinks more than sand.
Why does clay have a higher factor?
Clay has more void space when loose and compacts significantly more than granular soils like sand or gravel.
Is it free?
Yes, all calculators on OhMyCalc are completely free.