NOTICE: We have adopted Saxton et al. (1986) for educational purposes only. If you are a researcher, consultant or a government official signing off legal documents, please use the latest version of the Soil Texture Triangle Hydraulic Properties Calculator which can be downloaded from the following website: http://hydrolab.arsusda.gov/soilwater/Index.htm.

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.

	Percent Sand
	Percent Clay
	Percent Silt
	Texture (Canadian System)
	Bulk density g/cm³
	Sat. hydraulic conduct. cm/hr
	Saturation cm³ water/ cm³ soil
	Field capacity cm³ water/ cm³ soil
	Wilting point cm³ water/ cm³ soil
	Available water cm³ water/ cm³ soil in. 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.ca.