Sandpapers - Grit Sizes

Grit sizes ranging 12 - 2500. Reference guide for sandpaper grit classifications, descriptions, and typical applications for various types of work.

Grit SizeDescriptionType of Work
12Extra CoarseVery rough work, high speed, heavy machines, unplanned woods, wood floors, rough cut, very fast removal of material
16Extra Coarse
20Extra Coarse
24Extra Coarse
30Extra Coarse
36Extra Coarse
40CoarseRough wood work, rapid removal of material
50Coarse
60Medium
80MediumGeneral wood work, plaster patches, 1st smooth of old paint
100Fine
120Fine
150Very FineHardwood preparation, final preparation of softwood, final preparation old paint
180Very Fine
220Very FineFinal sanding, sanding between coats, sand marks not shown, dry sanding
240Very Fine
280Very Fine
320Very FinePolish of final coats or top coats, sanding between coats, wet sanding
360Very Fine
400Extra Fine
500Extra FineSanding metal, sanding plastics, sanding ceramics, wet sanding
600Extra Fine
800Super FineFinal sanding
1000Super Fine
1200Super Fine
1500Ultra FineFinal sanding and polishing
2000Ultra Fine
2500Ultra Fine