Here's why:
* Silt loam is defined as having a soil texture with 50-80% silt, 15-50% sand, and 12-27% clay.
* Your soil falls within this range, making it a silt loam.
Note: While the USDA soil texture triangle is a useful guide, the actual classification of a soil can be influenced by other factors, such as soil structure, organic matter content, and mineral composition.