Click on the any area of the triangle to obtain the soil texture class. Bulk density values are only available for the shaded areas as shown in the Canadian texture triangle. However, please note that the textural classes in the U. S. and Canadian systems are identical except that the Canadian texture triangle only uses the information for % clay and % sand to define these.

	Percent Sand
	Percent Clay
	Percent Silt
	Texture (U.S. System)
	Bulk density g/cm³
	Saturated hydraulic conductivity cm/hr
	Saturation cm³ water/ cm³ soil
	Field capacity cm³ water/ cm³ soil
	Wilting point cm³ water/ cm³ soil
	Plant Available water cm³ water/ cm³ soil inches water/foot soil

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

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Credits:

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

Links:
 
Learning Resources > Soil Texture Triangle Hydaulic Properties Calculator > U.S. Texture Triangle