10 mesh plain weave wire mesh has 10 openings per linear inch. Woven to ISO 9044 / ASTM E2016 with a standard aperture of 1.99 mm (1990 µm), this page lists the controlling specification — wire diameter, aperture, micron rating, open area and cloth weight — together with the wire options available at this count and the duties it is normally specified for.
10 Mesh Specification Row (ISO 9044 / ASTM E2016)
| Mesh count | Wire diameter (mm) | Aperture (mm) | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Open area (%) | Weight SS (kg/mu00b2) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Mesh | 0.550 | 1.990 | 1990 | 61.4 | 1.56 | ISO 9044 |
10 Mesh to Micron & Aperture
| Openings per inch | 10 |
|---|---|
| Aperture (opening width) | 1.99 mm |
| Micron rating | 1990 µm |
| Standard wire diameter | 0.55 mm |
| Open area | 61.4 % |
Aperture = (25.4 mm ÷ mesh count) − wire diameter. The micron rating equals the aperture in micrometres; actual retention also depends on particle shape and cake formation.
Wire Diameter Options at 10 Mesh
| Option | Wire dia | Aperture | Micron | Open area | Weight (SS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy wire | 0.715 mm | 1.825 mm | 1825 µm | 51.6 % | 2.63 kg/m² |
| Standard wire | 0.550 mm | 1.990 mm | 1990 µm | 61.4 % | 1.56 kg/m² |
| Fine wire | 0.413 mm | 2.128 mm | 2128 µm | 70.2 % | 0.88 kg/m² |
Heavier wire adds strength and abrasion life but closes the aperture; finer wire opens the aperture and raises throughput at the cost of durability. Specify mesh count AND wire diameter to fix the aperture unambiguously.
Open Area & Flow at 10 Mesh
The standard 10 mesh weave presents an open area of about 61.4%. At this count the mesh presents little flow resistance; selection is normally driven by particle retention and mechanical strength rather than pressure drop.
10 Mesh Cloth Weight
Standard 10 mesh stainless cloth weighs approximately 1.56 kg/m² (density 7.93 g/cm³ basis; brass and copper weave roughly 10% heavier, aluminum about one third). Use this figure for roll handling and freight estimation.
Typical Applications for 10 Mesh Plain Weave Wire Mesh
10 mesh plain weave wire mesh is commonly specified for coarse screening and grading, safety guarding, animal enclosures, plaster and render reinforcement, and support layers behind finer filter cloth.
Plain, Twill or Dutch Weave at This Rating?
Plain square weave is the standard at this count: every opening is a true square of the stated aperture, retention is absolute for hard spherical particles, and the cloth is easy to clean.
