Conversion factor for conservation of organic carbon to organic matter is usually taken as?

Explanation

Organic matter is difficult for laboratories to measure directly, so they usually measure total organic carbon. This is probably why organic matter and organic carbon are often confused and used interchangeably. A conversion factor of 1.72 is commonly used to convert organic carbon to organic matter: Organic matter (%) = Total organic carbon (%) x 1.72 This conversion factor assumes organic matter contains 58 % organic carbon. However, this can vary with the type of organic matter, soil type and soil depth. Conversion factors can be as high as 2.50, especially for subsoils,