Table 3-2. Salinity classification based on electrical conductivity (United States) or percentage salt content (China).
Classification
Electrical conductivity (United States)
Salt content (China)
dS/m
%
Nonsaline
0-2
<0.1
Very slightly saline
2-4
0.1-0.3
Slightly saline
4-8
0.3-0.5
Moderately saline
8-16
0.5-1.0
Strongly saline
>16
>1.0