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Ratings: MERV vs MPR vs FPR
Helping you select which MERV is Best for your environment.
MERV 7
MPR 600 | FPR 5
MERV 7 pleated air filters capture large airborne particles like household dust, pollen and mold spores. They are comparable to HVAC filters with the rating of MPR 600 and FPR 5.
MERV 8
MPR 800 | FPR 6
MERV 8 pleated air filters attract and trap large airborne particles such as lint, dust, pollen, bacteria, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and other contaminants. They are comparable to furnace filters with the rating of MPR 800 and FPR 6.
MERV 10
MPR 900-1000 | FPR 7
MERV 10 pleated air filters capture most airborne particulates such as lint, dust, pollen, bacteria, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and other contaminants. They are comparable to furnace filters with the rating of MPR 900-1000 and FPR 7.
MERV 11
MPR 1000 – 1200 | FPR 8
MERV 11 pleated air filters capture most airborne particulates such as lint, dust, pollen, bacteria, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and other contaminants. They are comparable to furnace filters with the rating of MPR 1000 – 1200 and FPR 8.
MERV 12
MPR 1500 – 1900 | FPR 9
MERV 12 pleated air filters capture over 90% of allergens and other airborne particles such as lint, dust, pollen, bacteria, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores, smoke particles and viruses. They are comparable to HVAC filters with the rating of MPR 1500-1900 and FPR 9.
MERV 13
MPR 2200 – 2400 | FPR 10
MERV 13 pleated air filters capture most airborne particulates such as lint, dust, pollen, bacteria, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores, smoke particles, viruses, coughs and sneeze, smog and other contaminants. They are comparable to HVAC filters with the rating of MPR 2200-2400 and FPR 10.
MERV 14
MPR 2800 | FPR 10
MERV 14 pleated air filters capture most airborne particulates such as lint, dust, pollen, bacteria, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores, smoke particles, viruses, coughs and sneeze, smog and other contaminants. They are comparable to HVAC filters with the rating of MPR 2800 and FPR 10. These are usually considered hospital or industrial grade air filters.
MERV 15
MPR 2800 | FPR 10
MERV 15 pleated air filters capture most airborne particulates such as lint, dust, pollen, bacteria, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores, smoke particles, viruses, coughs and sneeze, smog and other contaminants. They are comparable to AC furnace filters with the rating of MPR 2800 and FPR 10. These are usually considered hospital or industrial grade air filters.