Angle of Repose - Angle of Repose of Various Materials

Angle of Repose of Various Materials

Here is a list of various materials and their angle of repose. All measurements are approximated and not exact.

Material (condition) Angle of Repose (degrees)
Ashes 40°
Asphalt (crushed) 30–45°
Bark (wood refuse) 45°
Bran 30–45°
Chalk 45°
Clay (dry lump) 25–40°
Clay (wet excavated) 15°
Clover seed 28°
Coconut (shredded) 45°
Coffee bean (fresh) 35–45°
Earth 30–45°
Flour (wheat) 45°
Granite 35–40°
Gravel (loose dry) 30–45°
Gravel (natural w/ sand) 25–30°
Malt 30–45°
Sand (dry) 34°
Sand (water filled) 15–30°
Sand (wet) 45°
Snow 38°
Wheat 28°


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