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How much would a person need to weigh so they would start sinking when they stand in grass? (kbin.social)

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Trying to measure my roleplaying (non-human) character's weight, lol

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[–] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago

Depends on the type of soil. This site gives some general estimates:

Soil capacity is measured in pounds per square foot (psf). The load-bearing capacity of soils range from 4,000 psf for sedimentary rock to as little as 1,500 psf for clay and silt. Soils that are a predominantly sand or gravel typically fall in the middle, from 2,000-3,000 psf. In very few instances are actual soil tests done. Most inspectors will know the approximate soil-carrying capacity in the areas they cover.