How to Measure Copper Wire Mesh

To measure copper wire mesh properly, the mesh count should be taken in both directions.

This can be accomplished by counting the number of openings per linear inch measuring from wire center to wire center.

After taking the first count, a second count should be taken at a 90 degree angle to the original measurement.

Wire diameter is always checked with a micrometer caliper as shown. Diameters of wires in both directions should be checked.