Expanded Metal Grating and Mesh

Expanded metal grating or expanded metal mesh is the most practical and economical way to assure strength, safety, and a non-skid surface. Expanded metal grating is ideal for use on plant runways, working platforms, and catwalks, as it is easily cut into irregular shapes and can be installed quickly by welding or bolting. To select the proper metal mesh for your application consult the load and deflection tables below

If you are looking for a welded or woven mesh (wire cloth), please look at our wire mesh page.

3.14lb grating 4.29lb grating large grating
3.14 lb. Grating 4.29 lb. Grating 3, 4, 5, &
6.25 lb. Grating

Mesh Sizes / Dimensions / Weights

Mesh Style
Designation		Approx,
Wt. in Lbs.
per Sq. Ft.




Plain    Galv.		Stock Sizes
of Sheets		Approximate
Size of Mesh
Center to
Center
of Bridges
(in inches)

Width   Length		Size of Strand
(in inches)





Thickness   Width		Number
Diamonds
in 12"




Width   Length		Size of
Opening
(in inches)		 Percent
Open
Area		Approx.
Over-All
Thickness
(in inches)
4.29 Lb Grating
3.14 Lb Grating
3.0 Lb. Grating		4.29   4.57
3.14   3.34
3.00   3.20		4′&6′x8′&10′
4′&6′ x 10′
4′&6′x8′&10′		1.412
 4.00
2.000  
 6.00
1.333   
5.33		.250     .295
.250     .308
.183     .264		8½      3   
6         2  
9        2¼		1.036 x 2.969
1.657 x 4.903		56 to 62
70 to 74
70 to 76		.600
.616
.530
4.0 Lb Grating
5.0 Lb Grating
6.25 Lb Grating
7.0 Lb Grating		4.00    4.30
5.00    5.50
6.25    6.75
7.00    7.35		4′&6′x8′&10′
4′ x 8′
4′ x 8′
4′ x 8′		1.333
  5.33
1.333  
 5.33
1.412  
 5.33
1.333  
 5.33
.215     .297
.215     .371
.312     .346
.281     .407		9        2¼
9        2¼
8½     2¼ 
9        2¼		.975 x 3.594
.950 x 3.40
.915 x 3.460
.705 x 2.750		62 to 70
49 to 54
52 to 60
38 to 43		.578
.679
.718
.740
2.0 Lb Aluminum
Grating 5052-H32		2.005′ x 8′1.412     5.33.250          .4008½        2¼.914 x 3.26058 to 63 

Mesh Grating Selection Table
This Table is a Convenient Means of Selecting Grating for Typical Walk-Way Installations.

Concentrated Load
(Lbs. per Foot of Width – SWD)		2′ – 0"
LWD		2′ – 6"
LWD		3′ – 0"
LWD		3′ – 6"
LWD		4′ – 0"
LWD		4′ – 6"
LWD
50# – Occasional Pedestrial oads
(window washers, inspectors, etc.)		3# or 3.14#3# or 3.14#4# or 4.29#5#7#7#
100# – Normal Pedestrial raffic3# or 3.14#4# or 4.29#5#7#7# 
150# – Heavy Pedestrial Traffic4# or 4.29#5#7#7#  
200#5#7#7#   
250#7#7#