Air Filter Efficiency Chart: MERV, EN779 & ISO 16890

Posted in:

Air Filter Efficiency Chart: MERV, EN779 & ISO 16890

MERV, EN779, and ISO 16890 are all standards that are used to measure air filter efficiency.

  • MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) is a North American standard that rates filters based on their ability to trap particles of different sizes.
  • EN779 is a European standard that rates filters based on their ability to trap particles of a specific size range.
  • ISO 16890 is a newer global standard that rates filters based on their ability to capture particles across a range of sizes, including very small particles.

Understanding these standards can help you choose the right air filter for your needs.

Air Filter Efficiency Chart

CLASS

MERV Rating

EN779 Class

ISO 16890

Controlled Contaminants

Pre Filter

MERV 2

G2

Coarse 40%

Pollen

Spanish moss

Dust mites

Sanding dust

Spray paint dust

Textile fibers

MERV 3

MERV 4

MERV 5

G3

Coarse 50%

Mold

Spores

Hair spray

Cement dust

Snuff

Powdered milk

MERV 6

MERV 7

G4

Coarse >90%

MERV 8

Final Filter

MERV 9

M5

ePM10 ≥50%

Lead dust

Milled flour

Coal dust

Auto emissions

Nebulizer drop

Welding fumes

MERV 10

MERV 11

M6

ePM10 >60%

MERV 12

MERV 13

F7

ePM2.5 >65%

All bacteria

cooking oil

Most smoke

Copier toner

Most face powder

Most paint pigments

MERV 14

F8

ePM1 70%

MERV 15

F9

ePM1 >80%

MERV 16

 

Filters in MERV Rating 2 to 4, EN779 G2 and ISO 16890 Coarse 40%

If you’re looking for Filters in MERV Rating 2 to 4, EN779 G2 and ISO 16890 Coarse 40%, please visit the following links:

 

Filters in MERV Rating 5 to 6, EN779 G3 and ISO 16890 Coarse 50%

If you’re looking for Filters in MERV Rating 5 to 6, EN779 G3 and ISO 16890 Coarse 50%, please visit the following links:

 

Filters in MERV Rating 7 to 8, EN779 G4 and ISO 16890 Coarse >60%

If you’re looking for Filters in MERV Rating 7 to 8, EN779 G4 and ISO 16890 Coarse >60%, please visit the following links:

 

Filters in MERV Rating 9 to 10, EN779 M5 and ISO 16890 ePM10 ≥50%

If you’re looking for Filters in MERV Rating 9 to 10, EN779 M5 and ISO 16890 ePM10 ≥50%, please visit the following links:

 

Filters in MERV Rating 11 to 12, EN779 M6 and ISO 16890 ePM10 >60%

If you’re looking for Filters in MERV Rating 11 to 12, EN779 M6 and ISO 16890 ePM10 >60%, please visit the following links:

 

Filters in MERV Rating 13, EN779 F7 and ISO 16890 ePM2.5 >65%

If you’re looking for Filters in MERV Rating 13, EN779 F7 and ISO 16890 ePM2.5 >65%, please visit the following links:

 

Filters in MERV Rating 14, EN779 F8 and ISO 16890 ePM1 70%

If you’re looking for Filters in MERV Rating 14, EN779 F8 and ISO 16890 ePM1 70%, please visit the following links:

 

Filters in MERV Rating 15 to 16, EN779 F7 and ISO 16890 ePM1 80%

If you’re looking for Filters in MERV Rating 15 to 16, EN779 F7 and ISO 16890 ePM1 80%, please visit the following links:

 

Contact our team for more information.

For more information, advice or to place an order contact us today by email or phone.

Filters Direct Icon

Related Posts

You may also like these posts from our blog.

Clearing the Air: A Comprehensive Guide to Air Filtration Terminology

Read more about Clearing the Air: A Comprehensive Guide to Air Filtration Terminology>

Discover the Benefits of the G4 Pleated Panel Filter

Read more about Discover the Benefits of the G4 Pleated Panel Filter>