Creatine Mesh Sizes Explained
Creatine mesh sizes translate to microns like this: 80 mesh is roughly 180 microns, 200 mesh roughly 75 microns, 300 mesh roughly 50 microns, and 500 mesh roughly 25 microns, and the right grade depends on the product you are making, not on a bigger number being better. This guide covers the whole range, including the ultra-fine grades most mesh guides stop short of.
Mesh to micron reference
| Mesh (nominal) | Approximate particle size | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 80 mesh | about 180 microns | Tablets, dense fills, slow-dissolution applications |
| 200 mesh | about 75 microns | Standard micronized grade: powders, capsules, blends |
| 300 mesh | about 50 microns | Fine grade: improved mixability, stick packs, effervescents |
| 500 mesh | about 25 microns | Ultra-fine: gummies, RTD, suspension and premium mixing |
A mesh spec means the powder passes that sieve, so it caps the largest particles. Two lots at the same mesh can still behave differently, which is why the full particle size distribution matters on the spec sheet.
How mesh changes behavior
- Dissolution and mixability improve as particles get smaller, which is the visible difference in a shaker
- Sedimentation slows with finer particles, which matters for RTD and suspension products
- Texture: 200 mesh is detectable as grit in a gummy, ultra-fine grades are not
- Handling: finer powders dust more and flow differently, so production equipment matters
- Cost: finer classification steps add real production cost, which is why ultra-fine grades price above standard 200 mesh
The honesty rule for fine mesh
Beyond about 325 mesh, sieve testing is impractical, so any 400, 500 or 600 mesh claim is nominal. The credible version of the claim is a laser-diffraction distribution with D50 and D90 in microns on the specification, which is how we document our fine grades per quality and compliance. If a supplier quotes ultra-fine mesh with no micron data, ask for the distribution, and watch what happens.
Matching a grade to a specific product? Start from the format in creatine for gummies and new formats, or request grades side by side via samples and CoA.
Frequently asked questions
Mesh counts sieve openings per inch, so higher mesh means smaller particles: 80 mesh is roughly 180 microns, 200 mesh roughly 75 microns, 300 mesh roughly 50 microns, and 500 mesh roughly 25 microns. A mesh spec means the powder passes that sieve size, so it describes a maximum particle size, not an average.
It depends on the format: 80 mesh suits tableting and dense-fill applications, 200 mesh is the standard micronized grade for powders, capsules and blends, and 300 to 500 mesh ultra-fine grades suit gummies, RTD, effervescents and premium mixability positioning. Finer is not universally better: ultra-fine powder costs more, flows differently and can dust more in handling.
Not practically. Above roughly 325 mesh, wire sieves become impractical for production testing, so ultra-fine designations like 500 mesh are nominal and the honest measurement is a laser-diffraction particle size distribution reporting D50 and D90 values in microns. Treat a fine mesh claim without micron data as a marketing number.
No. Absorption does not change with particle size, and no EU claim is authorized for it. Fine grades win on dissolution speed, suspension stability and mouthfeel, which are formulation benefits, not efficacy benefits.
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