Before you calculate
Useful when shaping a low berm beside a rain garden or drainage path.
- Compact soil settles.
- Keep overflow lower than any house opening.
- Avoid trapping water against structures.
Soil volume2.56 cu ydIncludes extra material.
Loose soil69.0 cu ftBefore compaction.
Cross section2.00 sq ftTriangular estimate.
1
Sketch the berm footprint.
2
Use average height, not peak height.
3
Add extra for settlement and shaping.