Browse standard mesh counts from 2Ă—2 to 400Ă—400 with wire diameter, opening size, and open area for each. Not sure which spec fits your application? Our team helps engineers and procurement teams select the right mesh for filtration, screening, and industrial use.
| Mesh range | Opening size | Typical applications | Related products |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2×2 – 10×10 | .453″ – .062″ | Machine guards, fryer baskets, concrete reinforcement | Welded wire mesh, Woven wire mesh |
| 12×12 – 40×40 | .060″ – .015″ | Oil & gas strainers, industrial screening, HVAC | 316L stainless, Dutch weave |
| 50×50 – 200×200 | .011″ – .0029″ | Fine filtration, pharmaceutical, chemical processing | Woven wire mesh, Sintered mesh |
| 200×200 – 400×400 | .0029″ – .0014″ | Micronic filtration, aerospace, high-purity applications | 5-layer sintered, Dutch weave filter |
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Lawrence Sintered Metals offers a variety of custom wire mesh in different sizes. Metal mesh is an extremely versatile material, and the ability to order wire mesh sizes in openings specific to your application makes it even more versatile. From 2×2 steel mesh with a .453” opening to a 400×400 stainless steel mesh with .0014” openings, our professionals can help outfit you with the metal mesh that makes the most sense for your industry and line of work.
Wire Mesh Sizes Chart (Custom Sizes Available)
| Mesh | Wire Diameter (Inch) | Opening Size | Open Area (OA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x 2 | 0.047 | 0.453 | 81.2% |
| 2 x 2 | 0.063 | 0.437 | 76.4% |
| 2 x 2 | 0.063 | 0.437 | 76.4% |
| 3 x 3 | 0.047 | 0.286 | 73.6% |
| 4 x 4 | 0.032 | 0.218 | 76.0% |
| 4 x 4 | 0.047 | 0.203 | 65.9% |
| 4 x 4 | 0.063 | 0.187 | 56.0% |
| 5 x 5 | 0.041 | 0.159 | 63.2% |
| 6 x 6 | 0.035 | 0.132 | 62.7% |
| 6 x 6 | 0.047 | 0.120 | 51.8% |
| 6 x 6 | 0.063 | 0.104 | 38.9% |
| 8 x 8 | 0.028 | 0.097 | 60.2% |
| 8 x 8 | 0.035 | 0.090 | 51.8% |
| 8 x 8 | 0.063 | 0.062 | 24.6% |
| 9 x 9 | 0.023 | 0.088 | 62.7% |
| 10 x 10 | 0.025 | 0.075 | 54.3% |
| 10 x 10 | 0.035 | 0.065 | 42.3% |
| 12 x 12 | 0.023 | 0.060 | 51.8% |
| 12 x 12 | 0.028 | 0.055 | 43.6% |
| 14 x 14 | 0.020 | 0.051 | 51.0% |
| 16 x 16 | 0.023 | 0.040 | 39.9% |
| 16 x 16 | 0.018 | 0.045 | 50.7% |
| 18 x 18 | 0.017 | 0.039 | 48.3% |
| 20 x 20 | 0.016 | 0.034 | 46.2% |
| 24 x 24 | 0.014 | 0.028 | 44.2% |
| 30 x 30 | 0.012 | 0.021 | 40.8% |
| 40 x 40 | 0.010 | 0.015 | 36.0% |
| 50 x 50 | 0.009 | 0.011 | 30.3% |
| 60 x 60 | 0.0075 | 0.0092 | 30.5% |
| 80 x 80 | 0.0055 | 0.0070 | 31.4% |
| 100 x 100 | 0.0045 | 0.0055 | 30.3% |
| 120 x 120 | 0.0037 | 0.0046 | 30.5% |
| 150 x 150 | 0.0026 | 0.0041 | 37.8% |
| 165 x 165 | 0.0019 | 0.0041 | 47.1% |
| 200 x 200 | 0.0021 | 0.0029 | 33.6% |
| 250 x 250 | 0.0016 | 0.0024 | 36.0% |
| 325 x 325 | 0.0014 | 0.0017 | 30.5% |
| 400 x 400 | 0.0011 | 0.0014 | 31.4% |
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With over 30 years of experience in custom wire mesh and metal mesh, the professionals at Lawrence Sintered Metals are happy to help you find the perfect mesh for your application. Please reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding your wire mesh sizes that fit your industry standards.