Particle Mesh Size: Finding Average Diameter

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The discussion clarifies that for a 6/8 mesh, the average particle diameter is calculated using the formula 0.5(D6) + 0.5(D8). This method provides a definitive average size for the particles within the specified mesh. The participants confirmed that this calculation is accurate and widely accepted in particle size analysis.

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Hello, I was wondering if you have for example, a 6/8 mesh, does that mean for the particle diameter you do 0.5(D6) + 0.5(D8) to find an average diameter of the 6/8 mesh particles?
 
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I found the answer to my question, and it is indeed the average size.
 

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