Canadian Texture Triangle

Percent Sand

Percent Clay

Percent Silt

Texture
(Canadian System)

Wilting point
cm³ water/cm³ soil

Field capacity
cm³ water/cm³ soil

Bulk density
g/cm³

Saturation
cm³ water/cm³ soil

Sat. hydraulic conduct. cm/hr

Available water
cm³ water/cm³ soil
water/foot soil

Click on the any area of the triangle to obtain the soil texture class and its hydraulic properties.
Values are only available for the shaded area. For multiple comparisons, use the work table.

[ See Work Table ]

Credits: Hydraulic properties for the shaded area (Saxton et al. 1986). Adaption to the Canadian soil texture triangle by Pedosphere.com.

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