16 mesh denotes 16 wires per inch in each direction. For copper wire mesh the governing document is ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044; the specification row, aperture-micron conversion and selection guidance for this count follow.
16 Mesh Specification Row (ASTM E2016 / ISO 9044)
| Mesh count | Wire diameter (mm) | Aperture (mm) | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Open area (%) | Alloy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Mesh | 0.280 | 1.308 | 1308 | 67.6 | C11000 ETP copper |
Typical Applications for 16 Mesh Copper Wire Mesh
16 mesh copper 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.
What Copper Wire Mesh Does
Conducting, shielding and screening with woven pure copper cloth — the go-to metal mesh for RF shielding, grounding grids, battery and electrochemical work and copper-specific screening.
Fitting & Care
- Handle with gloves; skin oils start tarnish spots that raise contact resistance on shielding seams.
- Bond seams by soldering or with conductive gasket — a mechanical overlap alone leaks RF.
