The document specifies a method for the determination of the dry matter content and water content of soil samples on a mass basis. This method can be applied to all types of soil samples. Different procedures are specified for air-dried soil samples (samples pretreated and field-moist soil samples). For the determination of soil water content on a volume basis refer to ISO 11461.
DIN ISO 11465:1996 history
1996DIN ISO 11465:1996 Soil quality - Determination of dry matter and water content on a mass basis - Gravimetric method (ISO 11465:1993)