Stump grinding is priced by the inch of diameter, but small stumps still have to cover the trailer trip. MAX keeps every quote at or above your minimum charge.
A 24-inch oak at $5 per inch quotes $120; a 12-inch maple computes $60 but bills the $100 minimum.
The example
Three stumps, each with a diameter, per-inch rate, and your job minimum.
| A | B | C | D | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stump | Diameter (in) | $ / inch | Minimum | Price |
| 2 | Oak stump | 24 | $5.00 | $100 | $120.00 |
| 3 | Small maple | 12 | $5.00 | $100 | $100.00 |
| 4 | Big cottonwood | 40 | $5.50 | $100 | $220.00 |
The formula
MAX picks whichever is larger — the computed price or the minimum:
How it works
Two candidate prices, and the bigger one wins:
B2*C2is the measured price: diameter in inches times your per-inch rate.D2is the minimum charge that covers travel and setup.MAXreturns the larger of the two, so small stumps never underprice the trip.
Measure diameter at ground level, widest point — that is what the grinder actually chews through.
Try it: interactive demo
Enter the stump diameter, per-inch rate, and your minimum.
Variations
Multiple stumps, one trip
Sum the per-inch prices, then apply one job minimum to the total.
Surcharge for hard access
Add a flat fee when the grinder cannot reach the stump directly.
Pitfalls & errors
Measure at the ground, not waist height — stumps flare at the base and the flare is what you grind.
For multi-stump jobs, apply the minimum once to the job total, not to every stump, or you will overquote and lose the job.
Practice workbook
Frequently asked questions
What does grinding cost per inch?
How deep does the price assume?
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