What is SoilGrids?
SoilGrids, from ISRIC World Soil Information, predicts soil properties such as organic carbon, pH, texture and bulk density worldwide at 250-metre resolution using soil samples and machine learning.
Free Open data
SoilGrids
Global maps of soil properties at 250-metre resolution
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Soil properties at several depths
- Global 250 m grids
- Uncertainty layers
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Soil profiles and machine learning
- Made by
- ISRIC World Soil Information (university / research)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using SoilGrids
- Check the uncertainty layer: predictions are less reliable where samples are sparse.
Who it is for
SoilGrids is especially useful for researchers & analysts.
Questions about SoilGrids
Is SoilGrids free?
Yes. SoilGrids is free to use.
Do I need an account to use SoilGrids?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is SoilGrids updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does SoilGrids get its data?
Soil profiles and machine learning.
Can I use SoilGrids on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to SoilGrids?
Similar maps include Global Volcanism Program, Macrostrat, Ancient Earth Globe and OpenTopoMap. See the full list of SoilGrids alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about SoilGrids. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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