20 vs 40 vs 60 Mesh: What Each Strainer Size Actually Catches
September 3, 2026
The short answer: mesh numbers count the wires per inch. 20 mesh is coarse and holds back pasta, beans and berries while water rushes through. 40 mesh is the everyday middle ground for tea, juice and stock. 60 mesh is fine enough to sift flour, dust cocoa and strain nut milk. If you only remember […]