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Wire Mesh Technical Calculator

Based on ASTM E11 / ISO 9044 standards — precise conversion of mesh size, aperture, wire diameter, and open area to support engineering selection.

ASTM

E11 / ISO 9044

2 min

How to Use the Wire Mesh Technical Calculator for Screen Parameter Conversion

Mesh ↔ Aperture Conversion

Mesh ↔ Aperture Conversion

ASTM E11
holes/in
mm
mm

Open Area (%)

0.00%

Pitch

-mm

= Aperture + Wire Dia. (center-to-center spacing)

View Formulas

Aperture Formula

W = (25.4 / M) - d

W = Aperture (mm), M = Mesh, d = Wire dia. (mm)

Open Area Formula

OA = (W / (W + d))^2 x 100

OA = Open area (%), W = Aperture, d = Wire dia.

Standard Wire Mesh Reference Chart

ASTM E11 Standard Mesh Reference

Mesh SizeStandard Aperture (mm)Standard Wire Dia. (mm)Open Area (%)Typical Use
44.7501.40
58.3%
Coarse Aggregate Scalping
63.3500.90
61.8%
Sand & Gravel Grading
82.3600.80
57.4%
Coal & Gangue Screening
101.7000.83
46.7%
Ore Grading
121.4000.71
48.4%
Concentrate Grading
161.0000.60
45.6%
Fine Screening
200.8500.43
51.6%
Industrial Filtration
300.6000.29
54.5%
Liquid Filtration
500.3000.23
43.1%
Fine Powder Filtration
1000.1500.11
44.9%
Fine Filtration
2000.0750.053
44.6%
Ultra-Fine Classification
3250.0450.036
41.3%
Powder Analysis

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Material Corrosion Resistance Reference

SUS316LExcellent

Contains 2–3% molybdenum; chloride-resistant; suitable for seawater, acid, and pharmaceutical applications

SUS304Very Good

General-purpose stainless steel; resistant to most chemicals; best value

65MnFair

High hardness, abrasion-resistant; not corrosion-resistant — dry applications only

PolyurethaneVery Good

Water and oil resistant; Shore A 65–90 adjustable; low noise

High Carbon Steel / GalvanizedGood

Low cost; suitable for slight moisture; not resistant to acids or alkalis

Quick Selection Guide

Significant corrosion (acid / seawater / salt spray)?

Choose SUS316L or polyurethane

High impact + dry coarse aggregate screening?

Choose 65Mn woven mesh

Fine particle dewatering / low blinding?

Choose mining welded slot screen

Noise reduction + long service life priority?

Choose polyurethane screen modules

Food / pharmaceutical / ultra-fine filtration?

Choose SUS304/316L precision woven mesh

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