Mesh count can be shown as either a whole number, fraction, or as two numbers unless the material is a specialty cloth called space cloth - each item is described below:
Whole Number or Fraction Mesh Count is identified as the distance from center to center of the parallel wires horizontally and vertically .
Space Cloth This material is measured by the actual open space between parallel wires, known as clear opening, space size, or open area.
Two Numbers (Example: 2 x 2 ) Mesh Count is identified by the number of actual openings per linear inch horizontally and vertically.