An acre furrow slice is the volume of soil in an acre at 6-7" depth. One AFS weighs 2,000,000 lbs. The depth is based on the depth old farmers used to till their fields at.
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One acre inch of topsoil typically weighs around 2.7 million pounds or 1,215 metric tons.
The weight of 1 square inch of soil can vary depending on the type of soil and its moisture content. On average, it can weigh around 0.5-1 ounce (14-28 grams).
The weight of 2 cubic feet of soil can vary depending on the type of soil, but on average, it could weigh around 100-130 pounds.
The weight of a handful of soil can vary depending on factors like moisture content, soil type, and how tightly packed it is. On average, a handful of dry soil may weigh around 0.25-0.5 pounds.
You would need approximately 0.15 cubic feet of soil to fill a 6-inch pot. This is equivalent to about 4.24 liters of soil. It's important to leave some space at the top of the pot for watering and plant growth.
There can be between 250,000 to 1,750,000 earthworms living in an acre of healthy soil, depending on various factors such as soil type, moisture levels, and organic matter content.