Official Grain Grading Guide

Peas: Sizing of yellow peas

In yellow peas only, if size is determined as small or large, then size becomes part of the grade name. If a sample does not meet the definition for large or small, it is graded without reference to size.

  1. Using a Boerner-type divider, divide the cleaned sample to obtain a representative portion of 250 g.
  2. Sieve the representative portion over the numberNo. 14 round-hole sieve.
  3. Determine the portion remaining on top of numberNo. 14 round-hole sieve.
Sizing of yellow peas
95% or more remains on top of numberNo. 14 round-hole sieveLess than 95% remains on top of numberNo. 14 round-hole sieve
The sample is designated 'Large'.

Example: Peas, numberNo. 2 Canada Yellow 'Large'
  1. Recombine the sample.
  2. Sieve the sample over the numberNo. 15 round-hole and numberNo. 11 round-hole sieves.
  3. Determine the portion passing through the numberNo. 15 round-hole sieve.
90% or more passes through the numberNo. 15 round-hole sieveLess than 90% passes through
Determine the amount that remains on top of the numberNo. 11 round-hole sieve.Graded without reference to size

Example: Peas, numberNo. 2 Canada Yellow
95% or moreLess than 95%
The sample is designated 'Small'.

Example: Peas, numberNo. 2 Canada Yellow 'Small'
Graded without reference to size

Example: Peas, numberNo. 2 Canada Yellow

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2026-08-01