Hardware Cloth is wire cloth woven using the lightest wire diameter which a given mesh can be produced with good stability to provide protection against rust.
Woven Hardware Cloth
|
2x2 Mesh |
1/2"x1/2" Openings |
|
4x4 Mesh |
1/4"x1/4" Openings |
|
8x8 Mesh |
1/8"x1/8" Openings |
|
Wires Per Linear Inch |
Opening |
Gauge |
Wire Diameter After Galvanizing |
Percent Open Area | ||
|
Inches |
M.M. |
# |
Inches |
M.M. | ||
|
2 Mesh |
0.459" |
11.66 |
19 |
0.0410" |
1.04 |
84.3% |
|
3 Mesh |
0.301" |
7.65 |
21 |
0.0317" |
0.81 |
81.5% |
|
4 Mesh |
0.224" |
5.69 |
23 |
0.0258" |
0.66 |
80.0% |
|
8 Mesh |
0.108" |
2.74 |
27 |
0.0173" |
0.44 |
74.0% |
