Cells with red arrows in them have helpful hints and instructions The Blank data worksheet is for making hardcopies. solution concentration, and if needed sieved sand size weights in the appropriate b worksheet. Once these values have been entered the USDA texture will automatically be calculat corresponding Sample worksheet. The worksheets have been protected using the password "soilsurvey". This is for yo potential for worksheet corruption. SOIL SURVEY FIELD AND LABORATORY METHODS MANUAL 3.2.1.2.1 ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/NSSC/Lab_References/SSIR_51.pdf
Cells with red arrows in them have helpful hints and instructions
The Blank data worksheet is for making hardcopies.
To successfully use this worksheet enter the hydrometer readings, temperature, sample size, blank readings, HMP solution concentration, and if needed sieved sand size weights in the appropriate blue boxes in the LAB Template worksheet.
Once these values have been entered the USDA texture will automatically be calculated and plotted in the corresponding Sample worksheet.
The worksheets have been protected using the password "soilsurvey". This is for your benefit to reduce the potential for worksheet corruption.This Spread sheet was developed using the Particle size analysis by Hydrometer method outlined in SSIR 51 - SOIL SURVEY FIELD AND LABORATORY METHODS MANUAL 3.2.1.2.1
Input the hydrometer reading. Samples are assumed to have been prepared according to ASTM D 421 – 85 (1985). Hydrometer and wet sieving procedures (ASTM D 422 – 63, 1963; ASTM D 1140 – 92, 1992) are assumed to be used for the analysis.
D6
Input the temperature of the sample in Degrees Celsius, at the corresponding time.
1440 1440
Sample 5 5/7/2023 Soil : Sample 7 5/7/2023 Soil :Air Dry wt (g) Air dried Hydrometer Sample wt (g) Air Dry wt (g) Air dried Hydrometer Sample wt (g)
Input the hydrometer reading. Samples are assumed to have been prepared according to ASTM D 421 – 85 (1985). Hydrometer and wet sieving procedures (ASTM D 422 – 63, 1963; ASTM D 1140 – 92, 1992) are assumed to be used for the analysis.
D40
Input the temperature of the sample in Degrees Celsius, at the corresponding time.
HMP Con.: 0.005 g/ml Procedure PSDA, Routine, hydrometer (Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)Soil Name ==> User Pedon ID =User Site ID==> Sample Number = Air dry wt. (g) Calculated Oven dry wt.(g)
Time 50 50.000 8:00:00 AM AD wt. (g) OD wt. (g) AD/OD ratio
0.5 8:00:30 AM 50 50 1.001 8:01:00 AM Top Depth Bottom Depth5 8:05:00 AM Horizon ===>
10 8:10:00 AM Sample 1 Sand % Total Wt Tare Net drywt30 8:30:00 AM Very Coarse 060 9:00:00 AM Coarse 090 9:30:00 AM Medium 0120 10:00:00 AM Fine 0480 4:00:00 PM Very fine 0
1440 8:00:00 AM
Sample 2 V Procedure PSDA, Routine, hydrometer (Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)Soil Name ==> User Pedon ID =User Site ID==> Sample Number = Air dry wt. (g) Calculated Oven dry wt.(g)
Time 50 50.000 8:00:00 AM AD wt. (g) OD wt. (g) AD/OD ratio
0.5 8:00:30 AM 50 50 1.001 8:01:00 AM Top Depth Bottom Depth5 8:05:00 AM Horizon ===>
10 8:10:00 AM Sample 1 Sand % Total Wt Tare Net drywt30 8:30:00 AM Very Coarse 060 9:00:00 AM Coarse 090 9:30:00 AM Medium 0120 10:00:00 AM Fine 0480 4:00:00 PM Very fine 0
1440 8:00:00 AM
Sample 3 V Procedure PSDA, Routine, hydrometer (Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)Soil Name ==> User Pedon ID =User Site ID==> Sample Number = Air dry wt. (g) Calculated Oven dry wt.(g)
Time 50 50.000 8:00:00 AM AD wt. (g) OD wt. (g) AD/OD ratio
0.5 8:00:30 AM 50 50 1.001 8:01:00 AM Top Depth Bottom Depth5 8:05:00 AM Horizon ===>
10 8:10:00 AM Sample 1 Sand % Total Wt Tare Net drywt30 8:30:00 AM Very Coarse 060 9:00:00 AM Coarse 090 9:30:00 AM Medium 0120 10:00:00 AM Fine 0480 4:00:00 PM Very fine 0
1440 8:00:00 AM
Sample 4 V Procedure PSDA, Routine, hydrometer (Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)Soil Name ==> User Pedon ID =User Site ID==> Sample Number = Air dry wt. (g) Calculated Oven dry wt.(g)
Time 50 50.000 8:00:00 AM AD wt. (g) OD wt. (g) AD/OD ratio
0.5 8:00:30 AM 50 50 1.00
Elapsed Time (min)
Hydrometer Reading
RTemp °C Blank
Reading
Elapsed Time (min)
Hydrometer Reading
RTemp °C Blank
Reading
Elapsed Time (min)
Hydrometer Reading
RTemp °C Blank
Reading
Elapsed Time (min)
Hydrometer Reading
RTemp °C Blank
Reading
B2
The HMP solution concentration has to be the same for all samples, in the same workbook. The concentration should be converted from grams/Liter (g/L) to grams/milliliter (g/ml) to properly calculate the Viscosity and Density of the solution! (50g/L) / (1000 ml/L) = .005 g/ml
A5
To only calculate the Total percent Sand and Clay the 0.5, 1, 480, and 1440 minute readings can be used independently. The other readings will plot the summation curve graph. Times in minutes can be edited to assist in scheduling readings.
C5
Input the hydrometer reading. Samples are assumed to have been prepared according to ASTM D 421-85 (1985). Hydrometer and wet sieving procedures (ASTM D 422-63, 2008c; ASTM D 1140-92, 1992) are assumed to be used for the analysis.
D5
Input the temperature of the sample in Degrees Celsius, at the corresponding time.
E5
Input the hydrometer reading from the blank Sample.
G5
Enter the Hydrometer Soil Sample Air dry weight
I5
=Hydrometer Sample ADwt / (AD/OD ratio)
B6
Place start time here and the rest will calculate.
I6
Refer to SSIR 51 part 3.5 for further explanation
A7
Used to calculate the sand break if sand was not sieved.
G7
Enter Air Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
H7
Enter Oven Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
I7
AD/OD ratio = AD/OD where AD = (Air-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight) OD = (Oven-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight)
A8
Used to calculate sand if the sand was not sieved.
G10
Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets uses a combination of the sieved sand percentages and the clay from the hydrometer method. However, if the sand percentages were not sieved then the texture calculator is not able to properly differentiate some of the sand, loamy sand and sandy loam textures. Estimates from the nomograph for the hydrometer are provided corresponding to the 270 mesh sieve = .053µ and the 300 mesh sieve = .047. These estimates can be used as a second check against the .05u very fine sand vs. silt break. (The NSSL uses a no. 300 sieve)
A15
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A16
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A21
To only calculate the Total percent Sand and Clay the 0.5, 1, 480, and 1440 minute readings can be used independently. The other readings will plot the summation curve graph. Times in minutes can be edited to assist in scheduling readings.
C21
Input the hydrometer reading. Samples are assumed to have been prepared according to ASTM D 421-85 (1985). Hydrometer and wet sieving procedures (ASTM D 422-63, 2008c; ASTM D 1140-92, 1992) are assumed to be used for the analysis.
D21
Input the temperature of the sample in Degrees Celsius, at the corresponding time.
E21
Input the hydrometer reading from the blank Sample.
G21
Enter the Hydrometer Soil Sample Air dry weight
I21
=Hydrometer Sample ADwt / (AD/OD ratio)
B22
Place start time here and the rest will calculate.
I22
Refer to SSIR 51 part 3.5 for further explanation
A23
Used to calculate the sand break if sand was not sieved.
G23
Enter Air Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
H23
Enter Oven Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
I23
AD/OD ratio = AD/OD where AD = (Air-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight) OD = (Oven-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight)
A24
Used to calculate sand if the sand was not sieved.
G26
Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets uses a combination of the sieved sand percentages and the clay from the hydrometer method. However, if the sand percentages were not sieved then the texture calculator is not able to properly differentiate some of the sand, loamy sand and sandy loam textures. Estimates from the nomograph for the hydrometer are provided corresponding to the 270 mesh sieve = .053µ and the 300 mesh sieve = .047. These estimates can be used as a second check against the .05u very fine sand vs. silt break. (The NSSL uses a no. 300 sieve)
A31
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A32
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A37
To only calculate the Total percent Sand and Clay the 0.5, 1, 480, and 1440 minute readings can be used independently. The other readings will plot the summation curve graph. Times in minutes can be edited to assist in scheduling readings.
C37
Input the hydrometer reading. Samples are assumed to have been prepared according to ASTM D 421-85 (1985). Hydrometer and wet sieving procedures (ASTM D 422-63, 2008c; ASTM D 1140-92, 1992) are assumed to be used for the analysis.
D37
Input the temperature of the sample in Degrees Celsius, at the corresponding time.
E37
Input the hydrometer reading from the blank Sample.
G37
Enter the Hydrometer Soil Sample Air dry weight
I37
=Hydrometer Sample ADwt / (AD/OD ratio)
B38
Place start time here and the rest will calculate.
I38
Refer to SSIR 51 part 3.5 for further explanation
A39
Used to calculate the sand break if sand was not sieved.
G39
Enter Air Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
H39
Enter Oven Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
I39
AD/OD ratio = AD/OD where AD = (Air-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight) OD = (Oven-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight)
A40
Used to calculate sand if the sand was not sieved.
G42
Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets uses a combination of the sieved sand percentages and the clay from the hydrometer method. However, if the sand percentages were not sieved then the texture calculator is not able to properly differentiate some of the sand, loamy sand and sandy loam textures. Estimates from the nomograph for the hydrometer are provided corresponding to the 270 mesh sieve = .053µ and the 300 mesh sieve = .047. These estimates can be used as a second check against the .05u very fine sand vs. silt break. (The NSSL uses a no. 300 sieve)
A47
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A48
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A53
To only calculate the Total percent Sand and Clay the 0.5, 1, 480, and 1440 minute readings can be used independently. The other readings will plot the summation curve graph. Times in minutes can be edited to assist in scheduling readings.
C53
Input the hydrometer reading. Samples are assumed to have been prepared according to ASTM D 421-85 (1985). Hydrometer and wet sieving procedures (ASTM D 422-63, 2008c; ASTM D 1140-92, 1992) are assumed to be used for the analysis.
D53
Input the temperature of the sample in Degrees Celsius, at the corresponding time.
E53
Input the hydrometer reading from the blank Sample.
G53
Enter the Hydrometer Soil Sample Air dry weight
I53
=Hydrometer Sample ADwt / (AD/OD ratio)
B54
Place start time here and the rest will calculate.
I54
Refer to SSIR 51 part 3.5 for further explanation
A55
Used to calculate the sand break if sand was not sieved.
G55
Enter Air Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
H55
Enter Oven Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
I55
AD/OD ratio = AD/OD where AD = (Air-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight) OD = (Oven-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight)
1 8:01:00 AM Top Depth Bottom Depth5 8:05:00 AM Horizon ===>
10 8:10:00 AM Sample 1 Sand % Total Wt Tare Net drywt30 8:30:00 AM Very Coarse 060 9:00:00 AM Coarse 090 9:30:00 AM Medium 0120 10:00:00 AM Fine 0480 4:00:00 PM Very fine 0
1440 8:00:00 AM
Sample 5 V Procedure PSDA, Routine, hydrometer (Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)
A56
Used to calculate sand if the sand was not sieved.
G58
Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets uses a combination of the sieved sand percentages and the clay from the hydrometer method. However, if the sand percentages were not sieved then the texture calculator is not able to properly differentiate some of the sand, loamy sand and sandy loam textures. Estimates from the nomograph for the hydrometer are provided corresponding to the 270 mesh sieve = .053µ and the 300 mesh sieve = .047. These estimates can be used as a second check against the .05u very fine sand vs. silt break. (The NSSL uses a no. 300 sieve)
A63
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A64
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
Soil Name ==> User Pedon ID =User Site ID==> Sample Number = Air dry wt. (g) Calculated Oven dry wt.(g)
Time 50 50.000 8:00:00 AM AD wt. (g) OD wt. (g) AD/OD ratio
0.5 8:00:30 AM 50 50 1.001 8:01:00 AM Top Depth Bottom Depth5 8:05:00 AM Horizon ===>
10 8:10:00 AM Sample 1 Sand % Total Wt Tare Net drywt30 8:30:00 AM Very Coarse 060 9:00:00 AM Coarse 090 9:30:00 AM Medium 0120 10:00:00 AM Fine 0480 4:00:00 PM Very fine 0
1440 8:00:00 AM
Sample 6 V Procedure PSDA, Routine, hydrometer (Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)Soil Name ==> User Pedon ID =User Site ID==> Sample Number = Air dry wt. (g) Calculated Oven dry wt.(g)
Time 50 50.00
0 8:00:00 AM AD wt. (g) OD wt. (g) AD/OD ratio0.5 8:00:30 AM 50 50 1.001 8:01:00 AM Top Depth Bottom Depth5 8:05:00 AM Horizon ===>
10 8:10:00 AM Sample 1 Sand % Total Wt Tare Net drywt30 8:30:00 AM Very Coarse 060 9:00:00 AM Coarse 090 9:30:00 AM Medium 0120 10:00:00 AM Fine 0480 4:00:00 PM Very fine 0
1440 8:00:00 AM
Sample 7 V Procedure PSDA, Routine, hydrometer (Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)Soil Name ==> User Pedon ID =User Site ID==> Sample Number = Air dry wt. (g) Calculated Oven dry wt.(g)
Time 50 50.000 8:00:00 AM AD wt. (g) OD wt. (g) AD/OD ratio
0.5 8:00:30 AM 50 50 1.001 8:01:00 AM Top Depth Bottom Depth5 8:05:00 AM Horizon ===>
10 8:10:00 AM Sample 1 Sand % Total Wt Tare Net drywt30 8:30:00 AM Very Coarse 060 9:00:00 AM Coarse 090 9:30:00 AM Medium 0120 10:00:00 AM Fine 0480 4:00:00 PM Very fine 0
1440 8:00:00 AM
Sample 8 V Procedure PSDA, Routine, hydrometer (Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)Soil Name ==> User Pedon ID =User Site ID==> Sample Number = Air dry wt. (g) Calculated Oven dry wt.(g)
Time 50 50.00
0 8:00:00 AM AD wt. (g) OD wt. (g) AD/OD ratio0.5 8:00:30 AM 50 50 1.001 8:01:00 AM Top Depth Bottom Depth5 8:05:00 AM Horizon ===>
Elapsed Time (min)
Hydrometer Reading
RTemp °C Blank
Reading
Elapsed Time (min)
Hydrometer Reading
RTemp °C Blank
Reading
Elapsed Time (min)
Hydrometer Reading
RTemp °C Blank
Reading
Elapsed Time (min)
Hydrometer Reading
RTemp °C Blank
Reading
A69
To only calculate the Total percent Sand and Clay the 0.5, 1, 480, and 1440 minute readings can be used independently. The other readings will plot the summation curve graph. Times in minutes can be edited to assist in scheduling readings.
C69
Input the hydrometer reading. Samples are assumed to have been prepared according to ASTM D 421-85 (1985). Hydrometer and wet sieving procedures (ASTM D 422-63, 2008c; ASTM D 1140-92, 1992) are assumed to be used for the analysis.
D69
Input the temperature of the sample in Degrees Celsius, at the corresponding time.
E69
Input the hydrometer reading from the blank Sample.
G69
Enter the Hydrometer Soil Sample Air dry weight
I69
=Hydrometer Sample ADwt / (AD/OD ratio)
B70
Place start time here and the rest will calculate.
I70
Refer to SSIR 51 part 3.5 for further explanation
A71
Used to calculate the sand break if sand was not sieved.
G71
Enter Air Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
H71
Enter Oven Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
I71
AD/OD ratio = AD/OD where AD = (Air-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight) OD = (Oven-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight)
A72
Used to calculate sand if the sand was not sieved.
G74
Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets uses a combination of the sieved sand percentages and the clay from the hydrometer method. However, if the sand percentages were not sieved then the texture calculator is not able to properly differentiate some of the sand, loamy sand and sandy loam textures. Estimates from the nomograph for the hydrometer are provided corresponding to the 270 mesh sieve = .053µ and the 300 mesh sieve = .047. These estimates can be used as a second check against the .05u very fine sand vs. silt break. (The NSSL uses a no. 300 sieve)
A79
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A80
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A85
To only calculate the Total percent Sand and Clay the 0.5, 1, 480, and 1440 minute readings can be used independently. The other readings will plot the summation curve graph. Times in minutes can be edited to assist in scheduling readings.
C85
Input the hydrometer reading. Samples are assumed to have been prepared according to ASTM D 421-85 (1985). Hydrometer and wet sieving procedures (ASTM D 422-63, 2008c; ASTM D 1140-92, 1992) are assumed to be used for the analysis.
D85
Input the temperature of the sample in Degrees Celsius, at the corresponding time.
E85
Input the hydrometer reading from the blank Sample.
G85
Enter the Hydrometer Soil Sample Air dry weight
I85
=Hydrometer Sample ADwt / (AD/OD ratio)
B86
Place start time here and the rest will calculate.
I86
Refer to SSIR 51 part 3.5 for further explanation
A87
Used to calculate the sand break if sand was not sieved.
G87
Enter Air Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
H87
Enter Oven Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
I87
AD/OD ratio = AD/OD where AD = (Air-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight) OD = (Oven-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight)
A88
Used to calculate sand if the sand was not sieved.
G90
Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets uses a combination of the sieved sand percentages and the clay from the hydrometer method. However, if the sand percentages were not sieved then the texture calculator is not able to properly differentiate some of the sand, loamy sand and sandy loam textures. Estimates from the nomograph for the hydrometer are provided corresponding to the 270 mesh sieve = .053µ and the 300 mesh sieve = .047. These estimates can be used as a second check against the .05u very fine sand vs. silt break. (The NSSL uses a no. 300 sieve)
A95
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A96
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A101
To only calculate the Total percent Sand and Clay the 0.5, 1, 480, and 1440 minute readings can be used independently. The other readings will plot the summation curve graph. Times in minutes can be edited to assist in scheduling readings.
C101
Input the hydrometer reading. Samples are assumed to have been prepared according to ASTM D 421-85 (1985). Hydrometer and wet sieving procedures (ASTM D 422-63, 2008c; ASTM D 1140-92, 1992) are assumed to be used for the analysis.
D101
Input the temperature of the sample in Degrees Celsius, at the corresponding time.
E101
Input the hydrometer reading from the blank Sample.
G101
Enter the Hydrometer Soil Sample Air dry weight
I101
=Hydrometer Sample ADwt / (AD/OD ratio)
B102
Place start time here and the rest will calculate.
I102
Refer to SSIR 51 part 3.5 for further explanation
A103
Used to calculate the sand break if sand was not sieved.
G103
Enter Air Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
H103
Enter Oven Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
I103
AD/OD ratio = AD/OD where AD = (Air-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight) OD = (Oven-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight)
A104
Used to calculate sand if the sand was not sieved.
G106
Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets uses a combination of the sieved sand percentages and the clay from the hydrometer method. However, if the sand percentages were not sieved then the texture calculator is not able to properly differentiate some of the sand, loamy sand and sandy loam textures. Estimates from the nomograph for the hydrometer are provided corresponding to the 270 mesh sieve = .053µ and the 300 mesh sieve = .047. These estimates can be used as a second check against the .05u very fine sand vs. silt break. (The NSSL uses a no. 300 sieve)
A111
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A112
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A117
To only calculate the Total percent Sand and Clay the 0.5, 1, 480, and 1440 minute readings can be used independently. The other readings will plot the summation curve graph. Times in minutes can be edited to assist in scheduling readings.
C117
Input the hydrometer reading. Samples are assumed to have been prepared according to ASTM D 421-85 (1985). Hydrometer and wet sieving procedures (ASTM D 422-63, 2008c; ASTM D 1140-92, 1992) are assumed to be used for the analysis.
D117
Input the temperature of the sample in Degrees Celsius, at the corresponding time.
E117
Input the hydrometer reading from the blank Sample.
G117
Enter the Hydrometer Soil Sample Air dry weight
I117
=Hydrometer Sample ADwt / (AD/OD ratio)
B118
Place start time here and the rest will calculate.
I118
Refer to SSIR 51 part 3.5 for further explanation
A119
Used to calculate the sand break if sand was not sieved.
G119
Enter Air Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
H119
Enter Oven Dry ratio soil sample weight in grams
I119
AD/OD ratio = AD/OD where AD = (Air-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight) OD = (Oven-dry weight) – (Tin tare weight)
A120
Used to calculate sand if the sand was not sieved.
10 8:10:00 AM Sample 1 Sand % Total Wt Tare Net drywt30 8:30:00 AM Very Coarse 060 9:00:00 AM Coarse 090 9:30:00 AM Medium 0120 10:00:00 AM Fine 0480 4:00:00 PM Very fine 0
1440 8:00:00 AM
G122
Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets uses a combination of the sieved sand percentages and the clay from the hydrometer method. However, if the sand percentages were not sieved then the texture calculator is not able to properly differentiate some of the sand, loamy sand and sandy loam textures. Estimates from the nomograph for the hydrometer are provided corresponding to the 270 mesh sieve = .053µ and the 300 mesh sieve = .047. These estimates can be used as a second check against the .05u very fine sand vs. silt break. (The NSSL uses a no. 300 sieve)
A127
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
A128
This cell is used to calculate the slope of the line used to estimate clay. It can be modified.
(Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)
Bottom Depth
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(Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)
Bottom Depth
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(Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)
Bottom Depth
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(Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)
Bottom Depth
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(Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)
Bottom Depth
Sand %0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
(Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)
Bottom Depth
Sand %0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
(Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)
Bottom Depth
Sand %0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
(Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)
Bottom Depth
Sand %0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
(Most field offices will be using choice #1 PSDA Routine, hydrometer)
Sieved Sand Sizes% Very Coarse 0% x=53 estimated 270 sieve sand %% Coarse 0% Err:502 Err:502% Medium 0%% Fine 0% x=47 estimated 300 sieve sand %% Very Fine 0% Err:502 Err:502Total 0%
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Soil Texture Triangle
E4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the .5, and 1 minute hydrometer readings in Column D in the LAB Template Worksheet.
G4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
E5
The Total Percent Sand in the Sieved Sand Sizes Table is used here. If it is zero then the percent sand by hydrometer method is used.
G5
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
A6
If sands are sieved enter the data in the chart in the LAB Template Worksheet. The percent sand estimated by sieving often varies from the percent sand estimated by hydrometer method. The Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets uses the adjusted percent sand, silt and clay. You can review the 30 and 60 second R readings. If you have a lot of very fine sand, you may assume that you lost some from the 270 sieve = .053mm versus .05mm, or if you use a 300 sieve = .047mm you may assume that some coarse silt is included in the very fine sand fraction. (The NSSL uses a no. 300)
G7
Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. To make the Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets work the hydrometer sand percentage must equal the total (rounded) sieved sand percentage if the sample was sieved. The 30 and 60 second R readings are provided for you to evaluate the very fine sand. The field labs are provided with the number 270 sieve = .053 mm. The National Soil Survey Laboratory uses the No 300 sieve = .047 mm. (The NSSL uses a no. 300)
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Soil Texture Triangle
Time in minutes x y0.5 104.9799907644 0.00
1 74.23206335841 0.00480 3.38821463263 0.00
1440 1.956186630221 0.00
Log Slope of .5 to 1 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=50 Sand %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Log Slope of 480 to 1440 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=2 Clay %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
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K8
This is the log slope between the 2nd and 1st points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L8
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M8
Where x = 50 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
K11
This is the log slope between the 4th and 5th points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L11
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M11
Where x = 2 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
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202 50
User Pedon ID ==> USDA TextureSample Number => Err:502Soil Name ==> Sand Clay Silt
Sieved Sand Sizes% Very Coarse 0% x=53 estimated 270 sieve sand %% Coarse 0% Err:502 Err:502% Medium 0%% Fine 0% x=47 estimated 300 sieve sand %% Very Fine 0% Err:502 Err:502Total 0%
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E4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the .5, and 1 minute hydrometer readings in Column D in the LAB Template Worksheet.
G4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
E5
The Total Percent Sand in the Sieved Sand Sizes Table is used here. If it is zero then the percent sand by hydrometer method is used.
G5
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
A6
If sands are sieved enter the data in the chart in the LAB Template Worksheet. Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. To make the Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets work the hydrometer sand percentage must equal the total (rounded) sieved sand percentage. i.e. you will have to tinker with the 30 and 60 second R reading or if you have a lot of very fine sand assume you lost some from the 270 sieve = .053mm versus .05mm, or if you use a 300 sieve = .047mm assume you caught some coarse silt. (The NSSL uses a no. 300)
SiltErr:502Err:502
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202 50
Time in minutes x y0.5 104.97999076 0.00
1 74.232063358 0.00480 3.3882146326 0.00
1440 1.9561866302 0.00
Log Slope of .5 to 1 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=50 Sand %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Log Slope of 480 to 1440 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=2 Clay %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
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202 50
K8
This is the log slope between the 2nd and 1st points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L8
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M8
Where x = 50 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
K11
This is the log slope between the 4th and 5th points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L11
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M11
Where x = 2 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
User Pedon ID ==> USDA TextureSample Number => Err:502Soil Name ==> Sand Clay Silt
Sieved Sand Sizes% Very Coarse 0% x=53 estimated 270 sieve sand %% Coarse 0% Err:502 Err:502% Medium 0%% Fine 0% x=47 estimated 300 sieve sand %% Very Fine 0% Err:502 Err:502Total 0%
Err:502
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E4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the .5, and 1 minute hydrometer readings in Column D in the LAB Template Worksheet.
G4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
E5
The Total Percent Sand in the Sieved Sand Sizes Table is used here. If it is zero then the percent sand by hydrometer method is used.
G5
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
A6
If sands are sieved enter the data in the chart in the LAB Template Worksheet. Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. To make the Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets work the hydrometer sand percentage must equal the total (rounded) sieved sand percentage. i.e. you will have to tinker with the 30 and 60 second R reading or if you have a lot of very fine sand assume you lost some from the 270 sieve = .053mm versus .05mm, or if you use a 300 sieve = .047mm assume you caught some coarse silt. (The NSSL uses a no. 300)
SiltErr:502Err:502
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202 50
Time in minutes x y0.5 104.97999076 0.00
1 74.232063358 0.00480 3.3882146326 0.00
1440 1.9561866302 0.00
Log Slope of .5 to 1 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=50 Sand %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Log Slope of 480 to 1440 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=2 Clay %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
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202 50
K8
This is the log slope between the 2nd and 1st points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L8
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M8
Where x = 50 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
K11
This is the log slope between the 4th and 5th points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L11
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M11
Where x = 2 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
User Pedon ID ==> USDA TextureSample Number => Err:502Soil Name ==> Sand Clay Silt
Sieved Sand Sizes% Very Coarse 0% x=53 estimated 270 sieve sand %% Coarse 0% Err:502 Err:502% Medium 0%% Fine 0% x=47 estimated 300 sieve sand %% Very Fine 0% Err:502 Err:502Total 0%
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202 50
E4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the .5, and 1 minute hydrometer readings in Column D in the LAB Template Worksheet.
G4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
E5
The Total Percent Sand in the Sieved Sand Sizes Table is used here. If it is zero then the percent sand by hydrometer method is used.
G5
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
A6
If sands are sieved enter the data in the chart in the LAB Template Worksheet. Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. To make the Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets work the hydrometer sand percentage must equal the total (rounded) sieved sand percentage. i.e. you will have to tinker with the 30 and 60 second R reading or if you have a lot of very fine sand assume you lost some from the 270 sieve = .053mm versus .05mm, or if you use a 300 sieve = .047mm assume you caught some coarse silt. (The NSSL uses a no. 300)
Time in minutes x y0.5 104.97999076 0.00
1 74.232063358 0.00480 3.3882146326 0.00
1440 1.9561866302 0.00
Log Slope of .5 to 1 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=50 Sand %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Log Slope of 480 to 1440 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=2 Clay %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Err:502
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Fine SiltClay Coarse Silt Sand
202 50
K8
This is the log slope between the 2nd and 1st points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L8
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M8
Where x = 50 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
K11
This is the log slope between the 4th and 5th points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L11
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M11
Where x = 2 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
User Pedon ID ==> USDA TextureSample Number => Err:502Soil Name ==> Sand Clay Silt
Sieved Sand Sizes% Very Coarse 0% x=53 estimated 270 sieve sand %% Coarse 0% Err:502 Err:502% Medium 0%% Fine 0% x=47 estimated 300 sieve sand %% Very Fine 0% Err:502 Err:502Total 0%
Err:502
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Fine SiltClay Coarse Silt Sand
202 50
E4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the .5, and 1 minute hydrometer readings in Column D in the LAB Template Worksheet.
G4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
E5
The Total Percent Sand in the Sieved Sand Sizes Table is used here. If it is zero then the percent sand by hydrometer method is used.
G5
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
A6
If sands are sieved enter the data in the chart in the LAB Template Worksheet. Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. To make the Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets work the hydrometer sand percentage must equal the total (rounded) sieved sand percentage. i.e. you will have to tinker with the 30 and 60 second R reading or if you have a lot of very fine sand assume you lost some from the 270 sieve = .053mm versus .05mm, or if you use a 300 sieve = .047mm assume you caught some coarse silt. (The NSSL uses a no. 300)
Time in minutes x y0.5 104.97999076 0.00
1 74.232063358 0.00480 3.3882146326 0.00
1440 1.9561866302 0.00
Log Slope of .5 to 1 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=50 Sand %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Log Slope of 480 to 1440 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=2 Clay %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Err:502
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% P
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Fine SiltClay Coarse Silt Sand
202 50
K8
This is the log slope between the 2nd and 1st points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L8
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M8
Where x = 50 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
K11
This is the log slope between the 4th and 5th points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L11
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M11
Where x = 2 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
User Pedon ID ==> USDA TextureSample Number => Err:502Soil Name ==> Sand Clay Silt
Sieved Sand Sizes% Very Coarse 0% x=53 estimated 270 sieve sand %% Coarse 0% Err:502 Err:502% Medium 0%% Fine 0% x=47 estimated 300 sieve sand %% Very Fine 0% Err:502 Err:502Total 0%
Err:502
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Fine SiltClay Coarse Silt Sand
202 50
E4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the .5, and 1 minute hydrometer readings in Column D in the LAB Template Worksheet.
G4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
E5
The Total Percent Sand in the Sieved Sand Sizes Table is used here. If it is zero then the percent sand by hydrometer method is used.
G5
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
A6
If sands are sieved enter the data in the chart in the LAB Template Worksheet. Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. To make the Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets work the hydrometer sand percentage must equal the total (rounded) sieved sand percentage. i.e. you will have to tinker with the 30 and 60 second R reading or if you have a lot of very fine sand assume you lost some from the 270 sieve = .053mm versus .05mm, or if you use a 300 sieve = .047mm assume you caught some coarse silt. (The NSSL uses a no. 300)
Time in minutes x y0.5 104.97999076 0.00
1 74.232063358 0.00480 3.3882146326 0.00
1440 1.9561866302 0.00
Log Slope of .5 to 1 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=50 Sand %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Log Slope of 480 to 1440 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=2 Clay %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Err:502
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% P
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Fine SiltClay Coarse Silt Sand
202 50
K8
This is the log slope between the 2nd and 1st points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L8
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M8
Where x = 50 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
K11
This is the log slope between the 4th and 5th points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L11
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M11
Where x = 2 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
User Pedon ID ==> USDA TextureSample Number => Err:502Soil Name ==> Sand Clay Silt
Sieved Sand Sizes% Very Coarse 0% x=53 estimated 270 sieve sand %% Coarse 0% Err:502 Err:502% Medium 0%% Fine 0% x=47 estimated 300 sieve sand %% Very Fine 0% Err:502 Err:502Total 0%
Err:502
Err:502 Err:502
0.5251.04
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E4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the .5, and 1 minute hydrometer readings in Column D in the LAB Template Worksheet.
G4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
E5
The Total Percent Sand in the Sieved Sand Sizes Table is used here. If it is zero then the percent sand by hydrometer method is used.
G5
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
A6
If sands are sieved enter the data in the chart in the LAB Template Worksheet. Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. To make the Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets work the hydrometer sand percentage must equal the total (rounded) sieved sand percentage. i.e. you will have to tinker with the 30 and 60 second R reading or if you have a lot of very fine sand assume you lost some from the 270 sieve = .053mm versus .05mm, or if you use a 300 sieve = .047mm assume you caught some coarse silt. (The NSSL uses a no. 300)
Time in minutes x y0.5 104.97999076 0.00
1 74.232063358 0.00480 3.3882146326 0.00
1440 1.9561866302 0.00
Log Slope of .5 to 1 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=50 Sand %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Log Slope of 480 to 1440 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=2 Clay %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
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Fine SiltClay Coarse Silt Sand
202 50
K8
This is the log slope between the 2nd and 1st points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L8
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M8
Where x = 50 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
K11
This is the log slope between the 4th and 5th points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L11
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M11
Where x = 2 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
User Pedon ID ==> USDA TextureSample Number => Err:502Soil Name ==> Sand Clay Silt
Sieved Sand Sizes% Very Coarse 0% x=53 estimated 270 sieve sand %% Coarse 0% Err:502 Err:502% Medium 0%% Fine 0% x=47 estimated 300 sieve sand %% Very Fine 0% Err:502 Err:502Total 0%
Err:502
Err:502 Err:502
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E4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the .5, and 1 minute hydrometer readings in Column D in the LAB Template Worksheet.
G4
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
E5
The Total Percent Sand in the Sieved Sand Sizes Table is used here. If it is zero then the percent sand by hydrometer method is used.
G5
This cell is automatically calculated when you enter the hydrometer readings in Cells D15 and D16 of the LAB Template Worksheet.
A6
If sands are sieved enter the data in the chart in the LAB Template Worksheet. Sieved sand percentage varies from hydrometer sand percentage. To make the Texture Name Calculator in the Sample worksheets work the hydrometer sand percentage must equal the total (rounded) sieved sand percentage. i.e. you will have to tinker with the 30 and 60 second R reading or if you have a lot of very fine sand assume you lost some from the 270 sieve = .053mm versus .05mm, or if you use a 300 sieve = .047mm assume you caught some coarse silt. (The NSSL uses a no. 300)
SiltErr:502Err:502
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Fine SiltClay Coarse Silt Sand
202 50
Time in minutes x y0.5 104.97999076 0.00
1 74.232063358 0.00480 3.3882146326 0.00
1440 1.9561866302 0.00
Log Slope of .5 to 1 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=50 Sand %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Log Slope of 480 to 1440 minute reading Log(y) Intercept x=2 Clay %Err:502 Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
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202 50
K8
This is the log slope between the 2nd and 1st points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L8
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M8
Where x = 50 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
K11
This is the log slope between the 4th and 5th points on the graph. It is expressed by ((Log(y2)-log(y1)) / (x2-x1).
L11
This is the Log(y) INTERCEPT of x by y, expressed as B = Log(y2) - (log slope * x2)
M11
Where x = 2 is the break between Sand, and Silt. This is calculated using Y=10^log(y) where log(y) = log(slope)*x)+log(y) intercept
Parameter: Temperature Viscosity ViscositySymbol: C mu mu mu muUnit: degrees N*sec/m2 centipoise poise poiseAlt Unit: Pa*s cp p pFactor: CX1 muX1000 muX1 muX1 muX2