How Texture is Determined

Particle Size Analysis

• PipetteMethod- uses Stokes’ Law to measure settling rates.

  • Pro: very accurate
  • Con: time consuming, expensive.

• Hydrometer-specific gravity.

  • Pro: cheep and fast
  • Con: not as accurate

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Soil texture is determined either in a laboratory or in the field.