Definition of mesh and space

MESH designates the number of openings and parts of an opening per linear inch. To determine mesh, count the number of openings from the center of any one wire to the center of the parallel wire which is one inch in distance. When the point one inch distance from the center of a wire is between wires, the mesh count is expressed in fractions. When two parallel wires are on centers of 3/4", 1", etc, they can be expressed as 3/4" Mesh, 1" Mesh, etc.

mesh 4x4

3/4mesh

1/4" space

1/4" Space SPACE is the actual space between inside edges of two parallel wires.

HOW TO ORDER WIRE MESH
TYPE OF MATERIAL -Specify type of Wire Cloth: Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, etc.
OPENING OR MESH:
Square opening - Specify fractional or decimal space required.
Slotted Opening - Specify fractional or decimal space required in both the width and length of opening.
Mesh - Specify number of openings, counting from center of any wire to the center of the next wire.
WIRE SIZE - Expressed in decimals of an inch or W&M Gauge number.
QUANTITY - Number of Pieces or Rolls.
WIDTH - Expressed in inches of fractions thereof.
LENGTH - Finished overall length.