Air filter selection chart and Performance Ratings

Australian Standard Ratings: AS1324.1-2001 & AS4260-1997  European Ratings: EN779/ EN1882U.S. MERV Ratings: ASHRAE 52.1 & 52.2Filter type:
Performance Rating:Average Arrestance: No. 4 Test DustAverage Efficiency: No. 1 Test DustPerformance Rating:Performance Rating:Filtermakers Product Guide:
G1 G2<65% 65%-80%G1 G2MERV 1-4FMRM Synthetic Media FMLS Lint Screen
G380%-90%G3MERV 5FMRM Synthetic Media FMFP Flat Panel FMLS Lint Screen FMVF Panel Filter FMBD Deep Bed Bag Filter
G4>90%G4MERV 6-8FMRM Synthetic Media FMFP Flat Panel FMVF Panel Filter FMCB Pre Filter FMBD Deep Bed Bag Filter
F540%-60%M5MERV 8-9FMVF Panel Filter FMBD Deep Bed Bag Filter FMMP Multi Pocket Header
F660%-80%M6MERV 10-13FMMP Multi Pocket Header FMVB V-Bank Filter
F780%-90%F7MERV 13-14FMVF Panel Filter FMMP Multi Pocket Header FMVB V-Bank Filter FMBD Deep Bed Filter
F890%-95%F8MERV 15FMMP Multi Pocket Header FMVB V-Bank Filter
F9>95%F9MERV 16FMHE Bio HEPA
95% DOPH11FMHE HEPA
Grade 199.97% 0.3µmH13FMHE HEPA
Grade 299.99% 0.3µmFMHE HEPA
Grade 399.999% 0.3µmH14FMHE HEPA
Grade 499.999% 0.12µmU15FMHE ULPA
The performance ratings given above are adapted from equivalent EU and MERV ratings and test classifications for filters as outlined in AS1324.1, EN779 and ASHRAE52. These values were correct at the time of printing and Filtermakers do not accept any liability for any information provided herein. This chart is a guide only and should not be used for filter selection criteria alone. All information should be checked prior to filter selection by the customer.