Soil Type | Size of particles (mm) | Percentage retained (%) | Sand bifurcation | ||
Gravel | Above 4.75 | 0 | Size of particles (mm) | Percentage retained (%) | Type of sand |
Sand | 4.75 - 0.075 | 65 | 4.75 | 2 | Coarse |
Silt | 0.075 - 0.002 | 24 | 2.00 - 0.425 | 13 | Medium |
Clay | Less than 0.002 | 11 | 0.425 - 0.075 | 50 | Fine |