Mesh Count
10
Openings per linear inch
Sifting Solutions
10 mesh corresponds to a nominal opening of 2000 microns (2.00 mm). In botanical screening, this is generally treated as a coarse separation step for dry sift, pollen, and powder handling lines.
Mesh Count
10
Openings per linear inch
Opening
2000 microns
2.00 mm
Opening Inch
0.07874
Nominal clear opening
Open Area
62.0%
Wire diameter 0.540 mm
| Mesh count | 10 |
|---|---|
| Nominal opening (micron) | 2000 microns |
| Nominal opening (millimeter) | 2.00 mm |
| Nominal opening (inch) | 0.07874 in |
| Nominal wire diameter | 0.540 mm |
| Nominal open area | 62.0% |
A 10 mesh screen is built with 10 openings per linear inch. For this reference, the clear opening is listed at 2000 microns, with a nominal wire diameter of 0.540 mm and an open area near 62.0%. These values are used for engineering comparison, not as a substitute for final supplier drawings.
At 2000 microns, this screen size tends to favor high throughput and bulk removal of stems, fibers, and oversized leaf material. In production terms, it sits in the coarse part of the screening range and is usually selected after operators define the target fraction, feed dryness, and deck loading rate.
These formulas explain the unit relationship shown in the table.
Micron from mm
micron = mm x 1000
2.00 mm x 1000 = 2000 microns
mm from micron
mm = micron / 1000
2000 / 1000 = 2.00 mm
Inch conversion
inch = micron / 25400
2000 / 25400 = 0.07874 in
Process notes are assembled directly from the selected opening value so each page stays consistent with the table above.
When a 10 mesh screen is used for pollen collection, the nominal opening is 2000 microns. This is usually chosen early in the process to clear large botanical fragments before a finer finishing screen is introduced.
For dry sift separation, 10 mesh gives a nominal clear opening of 2000 microns. The larger aperture helps with initial break-up and front-end sizing before tighter screening stages are stacked downstream.
In powder grading work, 10 mesh is roughly equivalent to 2000 microns. In powder grading, this opening is suited to separating coarse granules from a broader botanical grind.
For botanical pre-screening, a 10 mesh cloth opens at about 2000 microns. The screen functions mainly as a pre-screen, removing oversized feed and stabilizing the load sent to the finer mesh train.
This is the coarsest nominal opening in this reference set. 12 mesh at 1700 microns will shift the cut point finer and tighten material control.
Finer option
12 mesh
1700 microns
Nominal opening values were curated from commonly referenced industrial wire cloth and U.S. sieve conversion charts. Actual clear opening can vary by weave style, wire diameter, and manufacturing tolerance.
Nominal opening values may vary slightly by weave and wire diameter. For purchase approval, always confirm the actual cloth specification issued by the manufacturer.