Soc to som conversion

URI: https://soilwise-he.github.io/soil-health#SOCToSOMConversion

conversionMultiplier

• numericValue: 1.724
• definition: Historically, a factor of 1.724 has been used to convert SOC to SOM, based on the assumption that organic matter is 58% carbon.

conversionMultiplier

• definition: A factor of 2 would often be more accurate, especially in the case of soil layers rich in organic matter, such as on forest floors, because of differences related to the different stages of decomposition and mineralisation.
• appliesTo: ForestFloors
• source: Pribyl2010
• numericValue: 2

note

Since SOM is difficult to measure directly, it is common practice to measure and report SOC.