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Earth or Soil - Weight and Composition

Typical weight and composition of soil or earth

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Approximate Weight

Type of Soil	Approximate Weight
Type of Soil	(lb/ft³)	(kg/m³)
Loose earth	75	1200
Rammed earth	100	1600

Typical Composition

Element	Approximate Content (%)
Aluminum	6 - 10
Calcium	1 - 7
Iron	2 - 10
Magnesium	0.1 - 3
Oxygen	44 - 49
Potassium	1.5 - 3
Silicon	22 - 36
Sodium	2.4 - 2.5

Soil Classification

Soil	Seeve Size (mm)
Silt	0.002 - 0.06
Sand	0.06 - 2.0
Gravel	2.0 - 60
Cobbles	60 - 200
Boulders	200 -

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