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Stump grinding price calculator
Price a job by the inch the way grinders actually quote it: per-inch rate, a job minimum, a smaller minimum for extra stumps, root flares, surface roots, hard access once per job, and cleanup. Change any number and the total updates.
Your rates
The job
- 1$144.00Grind $144.00
- 2$72.00Grind $72.00
- 2 stumps
- $216.00
- Quote total
- $216.00
How the math works
- Grind = diameter × price per inch, or the per-stump minimum if that’s higher.
- Root flare adds a percent of the grind price; surface roots add a flat fee per stump.
- Cleanup is per stump — flat, or haul-away as a percent of the grind price.
- Hard access (gate, slope, long backyard walk) is charged once for the job.
- If the total is under your job minimum, it’s topped up to the minimum.
Not sure what to charge? Read how to price stump grinding for 2026 rate ranges and a worked example, or see stump grinding software that quotes this way from your phone.
Stump grinding price chart
Grind price only, before minimums and add-ons. Diameter measured at ground level.
| Diameter | $3/inch | $5/inch | $7/inch | $10/inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6″ | $18 | $30 | $42 | $60 |
| 12″ | $36 | $60 | $84 | $120 |
| 18″ | $54 | $90 | $126 | $180 |
| 24″ | $72 | $120 | $168 | $240 |
| 30″ | $90 | $150 | $210 | $300 |
| 36″ | $108 | $180 | $252 | $360 |
| 42″ | $126 | $210 | $294 | $420 |
| 48″ | $144 | $240 | $336 | $480 |
Questions
How do you calculate stump grinding price per inch?
Measure the stump’s diameter at ground level and multiply by your per-inch rate. Then apply a per-stump minimum for small stumps, add root flare (a percent), surface roots and cleanup per stump, add any hard-access fee once for the job, and top up to your job minimum if the total is below it.
What is a typical stump grinding rate per inch?
Most stump grinders charge somewhere between $3 and $10 per inch of diameter, so the calculator starts at $6. Homeowner cost guides quote a lower $2–$5 average, and a job minimum around $100. Your area, equipment, travel and access decide where you land.
Should haul-away be a flat price or a percent?
Flat is simpler. A percent of the grind price scales with stump size, so you’re not undercharging on big stumps that make a lot of chips. The calculator lets you try both.
Is the calculator free?
Yes — no sign-up. If you want to save your rates and send quotes customers can sign, Full Collar uses the same math and starts at $20/month after a 14-day free trial.