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Soil Water Holding Capacity Calculator
Calculate available water in the root zone.
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Soil Water Holding Capacity Estimator
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💡 Tip: Loam about 1.5 mm per cm.
How It Works
Key concepts behind this calculator
1
Enter Values
Fill in each field with your own numbers.
2
Calculate
Results update as you change the inputs.
3
Review
Read the breakdown and the explanation.
4
Adjust
Change values to compare scenarios.
Quick Reference Guide
Soil Quick Guide
Typical values for reference.
| Depth | AWC | Depletion | AW mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1 | 50 | 20 mm |
| 40 | 1.5 | 50 | 60 mm |
| 60 | 1.8 | 50 | 108 mm |
| 100 | 2 | 40 | 200 mm |
| Rule of Thumb | Check inputs | Use as a guide | Round sensibly |
Common Questions
Soil Water Holding Calculator FAQ
Answers to common questions about this calculator.
Root zone.
It gives a quick estimate of soil water holding capacity from the values you enter.
No. It is a planning estimate, so check important figures with a professional or official source.
Yes. Edit any field and the result updates when you calculate.