Soil Mositure

Munsell Soil Chart

The Munsell Soil Color Chart is an affordable way to evaluate the type of soil, in the field, quickly and easily.

The soil classification system that has been developed around the Munsell color system has been used in the United States for more than 55 years to aid in the management and stewardship of natural resources.  Through the use of the Munsell Soil Color Charts, Environmental Scientists can share reliable and consistent information about the color of soils at a particular site with colleagues anywhere around the world.

The Munsell Soil Color Charts are used by a variety of industries and professions such as universities and high schools, forestry, forensics, environmental and soil science, building and contracting, landscaping, real estate, health departments, geology and archaeology.

Two versions of the Munsell Soil Color Chart are available including:

•  #081101  Munsell Soil Color Chart

Soil colour book, with 12 colour charts (7.5R/10R/2.5YR/ 5YR/7.5YR/10YR/2.5Y/5Y/7.5Y /5R and GLEY = two charts. Total 389 colour chips Japanese version, English text)

•   #081103  Munsell Soil Color Chart

Soil colour book (Munsell) with 12 colour charts (5R/7.5R/10R/2.5YR/5YR/7.5YR/10YR/ 2.5Y/5Y/10Y-5GY/GLEY 1 and Gley 2) and 1 white chart. Water-resistant, washable pages, American version.