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American Texture Triangle

Percent Sand
Percent Clay
Percent Silt
Texture
(US 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.
Values for bulk density and hydraulic properties may not be available for certain areas of the texture triangle.
For multiple comparisons, use the work table.

[ See Work Table ]