Particle Size Analysis (Hydrometer Method)
Soil texture is based on the USDA textural triangle. (see chart below) 11. References 11.1 Bouyoucos, G.J. 1962. Hydrometer method improved for making particle size analysis of soils. Agron. J. 54:464-465. Textural Triangle
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