BucketMath helps homeowners, contractors and equipment operators in the US work out earthwork numbers: how much dirt, fill or gravel to order, what a machine weighs and can lift, and what the job is likely to cost.
Who we are
BucketMath is written and checked by the BucketMath Team, led by Madhav. Madhav decides what we cover, reviews every calculator, spec page and cost guide before it is published, and reads the emails readers send us.
How the team works
Every page passes through three kinds of work before it goes live.
| Role | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Research | Takes machine figures from the manufacturer’s published spec sheets, and cost ranges from named US sources, with the date they were checked. |
| Math | Builds each calculator from a stated formula and works the example on the page by hand to confirm the result. |
| Editing and review | Madhav reads every page for accuracy and plain language, and approves it before it is published or updated. |
How we check the numbers
- Go to the primary source: the manufacturer’s spec sheet for a machine, or the original publisher for a cost figure.
- Copy the figure and its unit exactly as published, and note whether a rating is gross or net.
- Convert units and show US and metric values side by side where it helps.
- Work every example by hand so the formula and the answer on the page match.
- Link the source on the page and re-check it when a model or price changes.
What we don’t do
BucketMath does not sell, rent or finance equipment, and no manufacturer or dealer pays to be featured. Brand and model names appear only to identify the machine being described.
The site is free to read. We plan to support it with display advertising, which is kept separate from what we write.
Corrections and questions
If a number on BucketMath looks wrong, email bucketmath1@gmail.com with the page and the figure. We check it against the source and correct the page if needed. You can also reach us through the contact page.