Soil Erosion (RUSLE)
Calculate soil erosion using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). Enter R, K, LS, C, and P factors to estimate annual soil loss in tons per acre.
Inputs
Results
Annual Soil Loss
20.25 tons/acre/yr
Severity Rating
Very Severe
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your slope length in feet and slope steepness percentage.
- Input the rainfall erosivity R-factor for your region and the soil erodibility K-factor from NRCS data.
- Set the cover management C-factor and the support practice P-factor.
- Review the Estimated Annual Soil Loss in tons per acre (RUSLE output).
- Compare against the Tolerable Soil Loss (T-value) and adjust management factors to reduce erosion.
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