expanded metal span Data

Density / Weight / Thickness

A good way to gauge the relative strength of expanded metal is through its load bearing capabilities. The charts below are for recommendation and comparison of strength properties. Remember that standard expanded metal is stronger than flattened.

Concentrated Load

Clear Span

12"

18"

24"

30"

36"

42"

48"

54"

50 pounds

1/2 18, 1/2 13, 3/4 16, 3/4 13, 3/4 10, 1" 13, 1" 10, 1" 9, 1-1/2 10, 1-1/2 9

4#, 4.29#

5#

5#

5#

100 pounds

1/2 18, 3/4 16, 1-1/2 13

1/2 16, 3/4 9

5#

5#

6.25#

150 pounds

1/2 16, 1/2 13, 3/4 13, 1-1/2 10

3#, 3.14#

3#, 3.14#

3#, 3.14#

5#

6.25#


200 pounds

1-1/2 9

3#, 3.14#

3#, 3.14#

3#, 3.14#

6.25#



250 pounds

3/4 10

3#, 3.14#

3#, 3.14#

4#, 4.29#

6.25#



300 pounds

3/4 9, 1" 9

3#, 3.14#

3#, 3.14#

5#

6.25#



350 pounds

3#, 3.14#

4#, 4.29#

5#

6.25#



400 pounds

3#, 3.14#

4#, 4.29#

5#




500 pounds

3#, 3.14#

5#

6.25#