---
product_id: 62675155
title: "59032 Pocket Penetrometer, Soil Strength Penetrometer, Handheld, Lightweight"
brand: "ams"
price: "B/.196"
currency: PAB
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Ams"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/62675155-59032-pocket-penetrometer-soil-strength-penetrometer-handheld-lightweight
store_origin: PA
region: Panama
---

# Includes belt-loop carrying case with wrench Measures soil strength in tons/sq.ft. Anodized aluminum for durable, lightweight use 59032 Pocket Penetrometer, Soil Strength Penetrometer, Handheld, Lightweight

**Brand:** ams
**Price:** B/.196
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Dig Deeper, Measure Smarter – Soil Testing Made Effortless!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 59032 Pocket Penetrometer, Soil Strength Penetrometer, Handheld, Lightweight by ams
- **How much does it cost?** B/.196 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/62675155-59032-pocket-penetrometer-soil-strength-penetrometer-handheld-lightweight)

## Best For

- ams enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ams brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Convenient Carrying Case:** Keep your penetrometer and wrench handy with belt-loop sheath
- • **OSHA-Compliant Safety Tool:** Essential for excavation jobs to avoid costly delays and fines
- • **Lightweight & Durable Design:** Anodized aluminum construction for rugged portability
- • **Rapid Soil Strength Readings:** Get instant, reliable compressive strength estimates on-site
- • **Precision Friction Ring Gauge:** Easily track maximum soil resistance with clear scale readings

## Overview

The AMS 59032 Pocket Penetrometer is a handheld, lightweight tool designed to provide rapid, on-site estimates of unconfined compressive strength in cohesive soils. Constructed from durable anodized aluminum, it features a precision friction ring gauge and comes with a belt-loop carrying case and wrench. Required by OSHA for excavation safety, this penetrometer ensures quick, reliable soil strength readings to help professionals avoid costly construction delays.

## Description

The AMS pocket penetrometer provides rapid estimates of unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soils. Although pocket or hand penetrometers are used widely for checking consistency and providing rapid estimates of compressive strengths in the field, they should not be used to replace laboratory testing or extensive field analysis. In addition, hand penetrometers can be used to accurately indicate consistency and approximate unconfined compressive strengths of undisturbed cohesive soil core samples. The 1/4" diameter loading piston is pushed into the soil surface until the engraved mark is level with the soil. Compressive load is indicated by reading a scale on the piston barrel where a friction ring indicates maximum reading. Scale units are measured in tons/sq. ft. (kg/sq. cm). Pocket penetrometers are required by OSHA on all excavation jobs, and they can help protect you from costly lawsuits and construction delays. A special AMS 1" Pocket Penetrometer Adapter Foot is available as an option for use in low-strength cohesive soils.

Review: Good Compact Penetrometer Tester - This is a very simple to use device that comes with instructions printed on a handy case so you never lose them, but honestly, it is very simple to use, just press the tip into the soil until you reach the line on the tip and then read the washer on the gauge. I haven't been able to test this against actual engineered soil borings but if I can I will come back to report and edit this post.
Review: Pocket penetrometer - Great product at a much reduced price from normal survey or engineering supply houses. Same great quality with fast shipping. Carry sheath is a little flimsy but does not detract at all from the quality of the tool.

## Features

- Provides rapid estimates of unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soils
- Includes a belt-loop style carrying case with wrench
- Measures strength in tons/sq. ft. (kg/sq. cm)
- Required by OSHA on all excavation jobs
- Friction ring indicates maximum reading
- Constructed of anodized aluminum

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 182 Reviews |

## Images

![59032 Pocket Penetrometer, Soil Strength Penetrometer, Handheld, Lightweight - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hOvxedsiL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it come with the 1" diameter foot, or is that sold seperately?**
A: No it did not come with 1 inch foot

**Q: I just bought this one but not sure if readings are unconfined compressive strength or undrained shear strength of soil. Does anyone know?**
A: It is compressive strength

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Compact Penetrometer Tester
*by J***B on July 2, 2024*

This is a very simple to use device that comes with instructions printed on a handy case so you never lose them, but honestly, it is very simple to use, just press the tip into the soil until you reach the line on the tip and then read the washer on the gauge. I haven't been able to test this against actual engineered soil borings but if I can I will come back to report and edit this post.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pocket penetrometer
*by C***S on June 11, 2023*

Great product at a much reduced price from normal survey or engineering supply houses. Same great quality with fast shipping. Carry sheath is a little flimsy but does not detract at all from the quality of the tool.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, easy to clean, nice case.
*by E***. on September 23, 2019*

I use this for soil testing on geotechnical drilling projects. It works just fine for soil strength. It's sturdy, easy to clean, and comes with a nice durable canvas case. A great addition to any field toolbox!

## Frequently Bought Together

- AMS 59032 Pocket Penetrometer, Soil Strength Penetrometer, Handheld, Lightweight
- AMS 59031 Adapter Foot for E-280 Pocket Penetrometer
- Excavation & Trench Safety Quick-Card

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*Store origin: PA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-10*