I highly recommend that every user of every other earthwork program out there give this a try. They will not be disappointed.
Download Kubla Cubed Lite and calculate earthworks volumes free of charge. Kubla Cubed Lite also functions as a file viewer, allowing you to open and review projects created with the Professional edition.
The download is completely free, with no bank details or payment information required.
If you’re considering upgrading to the Professional edition, contact us to arrange a free online demonstration or a 14-day trial.
To get started quickly, explore our video tutorials here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a time limit on the program?
What kind of projects can I estimate with the Lite edition?
Can I use the program professionally?
What are the system requirements?
This is highly dependent on the complexity of the site you are working on and the amount of data you use to define existing and proposed surfaces. Complex CAD data and projects with more than 100,000 survey points can need more powerful systems. From our experience we give the following guidelines:
| Minimum | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual-Core Intel or AMD Processor @ 2.5 GHz |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 or Higher Compatible Card (standard for most PCs manufactured after 2010) |
| Operating System (OS) | Windows 7, 10, or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit) |
| Hardware | Mouse with middle button and scroll wheel |
| Recommended | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9, AMD Ryzen 5 / 7 / 9 or Intel Ultra-class CPU (6+ Cores) @ 3.0 GHz (Base) / 4.0 GHz+ (Boost) |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 or Higher Compatible Card with at least 4 GB of Video RAM |
| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Hardware | Mouse with middle button and scroll wheel Full HD (1920 × 1080) monitor Dual-monitor setup recommended for improved productivity |
| High-Performance (Large Projects / Point Clouds) | |
| Processor (CPU) | High-end Intel Core i7/ i9, AMD Ryzen 7 / 9, Intel Ultra 7 / 9 (8+ Cores) @ 4.0 GHz (Base) / 5.0 GHz+ (Boost) |
| Memory (RAM) | 64 GB RAM |
| Graphics | High-performance DirectX 12 Compatible GPU with 8 GB+ of Video RAM |
| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Hardware | Mouse with middle button and scroll wheel Dual or Ultra-Wide monitors (QHD or 4K recommended) |