Wentworth Scale

The Wentworth Scale is a system used by geologists and sedimentologists to classify how big or small particles of sediments, like sand, gravel, or silt, are. It organizes these particles into size ranges, from very tiny (clay) to large (boulders). The scale helps scientists understand sediment composition and the environment where sediments are found, such as rivers, beaches, or glaciers. By measuring particle size, they can infer things about the formation process and how sediments might behave or settle over time.