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Common Mesh Sizes

    Choosing the right mesh size is critical to perform efficient filtration of particles. The following guide will present an understanding of common mesh specifications, from mesh types to aperture sizes and open area percentage.

    Mesh Number

    First off is the ‘mesh number,’ which simply denotes how many openings appear within every inch of the mesh. Picture a 100-mesh product; this means you will find exactly 100 spaces or apertures per single linear inch.

    Weave Types

    Mesh woven styles vary based on intended applications delivering specific attributes like backwash efficiency and low pressure drop. Click here to go more in depth on this subject.

    Aperture

    The meshes openings known as apertures define the filter’s performance level—they’re measured both in millimetres (mm) and microns (μm) in the table below. We have another article explaining how to spec an aperture for your mesh.

    Mesh Thickness

    As it says on the tin, the meshes overall thickness. This parameter can be used to predict a mesh’s overall strength. Typically, the thicker, the stronger it is to withstand higher differential pressure levels. However, greater thickness might will also lead to higher flow impedance—balance is key!

    Open Area Percentage

    Open area percentage (OAP) relates directly with the mesh’s ability to process high demands—it represents openings in comparison with the total screen area. A higher OAP means less obstruction for fluid flow creating a lower pressure drop and ability to handle higher flow rates.

    Mesh TypeWeave Type ApertureAperture (mm) Aperture (micron)Mesh Thickness (mm)Open Area %
    2x2Plain11.1111003.20.764
    3x3Plain6.86768673.20.658
    4x4Plain5.4554501.80.737
    4x4Plain5.151002.50.645
    4x4Plain4.7547503.20.56
    5x5Plain4.08408020.645
    6x6Plain3.33333331.80.62
    6x6Plain2.98329832.50.497
    7x7Plain2.91929191.420.647
    8x8Plain2.71827180.9140.733
    8x8Plain2.46524651.420.603
    8x8Plain2.27522751.80.513
    10x10Plain1.9819801.120.608
    10x10Plain1.8318301.420.519
    10x10Plain1.6416401.80.417
    12x12Plain1.66716670.90.62
    12x12Plain1.55715571.120.541
    14x14Plain1.56415640.50.743
    14x14Plain1.41414140.80.608
    14x14Plain1.36413640.90.565
    16x16Plain1.30813080.560.678
    16x16Plain1.23312330.710.603
    16x16Plain1.18811880.80.56
    16x16Plain1.13811380.90.513
    16x16Plain1.02810281.120.419
    18x18Plain1.17711770.4680.696
    18x18Plain1.01110110.80.513
    18x18Plain0.9619610.90.464
    18x18Plain0.91191110.417
    20x20Plain0.9159150.710.519
    20x20Plain0.828200.90.417
    20x20Plain0.7777010.368
    22x22Plain0.9359350.440.655
    24x24Plain0.6586580.80.387
    28x28Plain0.5525520.710.37
    30x30Plain0.6826820.330.648
    30x30Plain0.6236230.4480.541
    30x30Plain0.5675670.560.448
    34x34Plain0.4974970.50.443
    36x36Plain0.4824820.4480.466
    36x36Plain0.4564560.50.417
    40x40Plain0.4114110.4480.419
    44x44Plain0.3573570.440.383
    50x50Plain0.3083080.40.368
    60x60Plain0.2632630.320.387
    70x70Plain0.2872870.1520.625
    70x70Plain0.2232230.280.377
    70x70Plain0.2032030.320.313
    80x80Plain0.1931930.250.368
    80x80Plain0.1781780.280.313
    84x84Plain0.2392390.1260.627
    84x84Plain0.2122120.180.494
    100x100Plain0.1981980.1120.608
    100x100Plain0.1541540.20.368
    100x100Plain0.1421420.2240.313
    120x120Plain0.1491490.1260.493
    120x120Plain0.1221220.180.33
    130x130Plain0.1521520.0860.608
    145x145Plain0.131300.090.552
    145x145Plain0.1121120.1260.41
    150x150Plain0.1061060.1260.394
    160x160Plain0.1231230.0720.598
    165x165Plain0.1041040.10.456
    180x180Plain0.1111110.060.62
    180x180Plain0.091910.10.417
    200x200Plain0.087870.080.469
    200x200Plain0.077770.10.368
    200x200Plain0.071710.1120.313
    230x230Plain0.074740.0720.454
    250x250Plain0.062620.080.368
    270x270Plain0.058580.0720.381
    300x300Plain0.055550.060.417
    300x300Plain0.049490.0720.33
    325x325Plain0.05500.0560.418
    325x325Plain0.048480.060.38
    325x325Plain0.042420.0720.291
    350x350Plain0.043430.060.344
    400x400Plain0.039390.050.368
    400x400Plain0.034340.060.278
    500x500Plain0.026260.050.258
    250x250Plain Twill0.062620.080.37
    270x270Plain Twill0.054540.080.33
    300x300Plain Twill0.045450.080.28
    300x300Plain Twill0.049490.0720.33
    325x325Plain Twill0.042420.0720.29
    400x400Plain Twill0.039390.050.37
    400x400Plain Twill0.034340.060.28
    500x500Plain Twill0.026260.050.26
    12x64Plain Dutch0.262601.380.62
    12x72Plain Dutch0.262601.160.62
    16x80Plain Dutch0.212101.110.57
    24x110Plain Dutch0.1121120.8550.6
    30x150Plain Dutch0.09900.590.6
    40x200Plain Dutch0.07700.460.59
    50x250Plain Dutch0.056560.3680.59
    80x400Plain Dutch0.04400.2670.55
    80x700Twill Dutch0.034340.2540.4
    165x800Twill Dutch0.024240.2540.47
    165x1400Twill Dutch0.015150.1480.37
    200x1400Twill Dutch0.011110.1480.33
    325x2300Twill Dutch0.00770.0860.34
    128x36Reverse Plain Dutch0.095951.0020.55
    170x50Reverse Plain Dutch0.082820.750.54
    290x75Reverse Plain Dutch0.05500.490.53
    625x124Reverse Plain Dutch0.025250.30.55

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