Perforation Calculation: Open Area of Perforated Metal Sheets

Open area normally refers to the hole surface area in percent that perforated on a metal sheet. For example, if the open rate is 40%, it means there are 40% of perforation holes, 60% of metal.

Here we list the open area percent formulas and online calculation , we hope it helps you to determine hole sizes easier and more convenient.

Round Perforation - 60 Degree Staggered

Round Perforation - 60 Degree Staggered

Round Perforation - 45 Degree Staggered

Round Perforation - 45 Degree Staggered

Round Perforation - Straight Line

Round Perforation - Straight Line

Square Perforation - Straight Line

Square Perforation - Straight Line

Square Perforation - Staggered

Square Perforation - Staggered

Hex Perfoation

Hex Perfoation

Round - End Slot - End Staggered

Round - End Slot - End Staggered

Round - End Slot - Side Staggered

Round - End Slot - Side Staggered

Round-End Slot - Straight Lines

Round - End Slot - Straight

Rectangular Perforation - Straight Lines

Rectangular - Straight Line

Rectangular Perforation - Staggered

Rectangular - Staggered