| Thickness | Hole Diameter | Centers | Patterns | Open Area | Holes Per Square Inch | Available materials |
| 1/16” | 1/8” | 3/16” | Staggered rows | 40% | 33 | PVC |
| 1/8” | 3/32” | 3/16’ | Staggered rows | 23% | 32 | PVC |
| 1/8” | 1/4” | 1/2" | Straight rows | 20% | 4 | PVC & Polypropylene |
| 1/8” | 1/8” | 3/16” | Staggered rows | 40% | 33 | PVC |
| 3/16” | 3/16” | 5/16” | Staggered rows | 32% | 12 | PVC & Polypropylene |
| 3/16” | 1/8” | .325” | Staggered rows | 13% | 14 | Polypropylene |
| 1/4" | 1/4” | 1/2" | Straight rows | 20% | 4 | PVC & Polypropylene |
Perforated Polypropylene Sheet
Perforated PVC Sheet
Title: What is the open area percentage on the various perforated sheets?
Description: Chart with open area percentage and amount of holes per square inch.
Published: 6/5/2008
Last Edited: 1/16/2023
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