12 × 12 Air Filters | McMaster-Carr

Extend the life of expensive filters that catch fine particles. Installed upstream, this affordable media traps debris that can damage or clog your final filter. Cut this media to the size you need and attach it to a frame.

Pads

	MERV Filter Rating	Max. Temp., ° F	Certification	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/4" Thick



	12 × 12	Not Rated	220	UL Classified	10	0000000	000000


	1/2" Thick



			12 × 12	Not Rated	220	UL Classified	10	0000000	00000


			1" Thick



					12 × 12	Not Rated	220	UL Classified	10	0000000	00000


					2" Thick



							12 × 12	Not Rated	220	UL Classified	10	0000000	00000

Pleated Panel Air Filters

The most common HVAC replacement filters. Pleats create a large surface area to filter without reducing airflow. The cardboard frame is treated to resist humidity. The galvanized steel grill prevents sagging.

Don’t see the size you need? Additional sizes are available here.

					Pkg. of 2		Pkg. of 12
	HVAC Filter Trade Size	MERV Filter Rating	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met		Pkg.		Pkg.
1" Thick



		12 × 12	8	180	UL 900	00000000	000000	00000000	000000


		2" Thick



				12 × 12	8	180	UL 900	00000000	00000	00000000	00000

Low-Efficiency Reusable Air Filter Media

Wash and reuse this media to extend the life of expensive filters that catch fine particles. Installed upstream, this affordable media traps debris that can damage or clog your final filter. Cut it to the size you need and attach it to a frame.

Polyurethane Foam Pads

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Pores per Inch—Media containing more pores per inch catch smaller particles than media with fewer pores per inch.

	MERV Filter Rating	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met	Choose a Number of Pores per Inch		Each
1/8" Thick



	12 × 12	Not Rated	250	UL 900	30 , 60	00000000	00000


	1/4" Thick



			12 × 12	Not Rated	250	UL 900	30 , 60	00000000	0000


			1/2" Thick



					12 × 12	Not Rated	250	UL 900	30 , 60	00000000	0000


					1" Thick



							12 × 12	Not Rated	250	UL 900	30 , 60	00000000	00000


							2" Thick



									12 × 12	Not Rated	250	UL 900	30 , 60	00000000	00000

HEPA Box Air Filters

Provide exceptional filtration in hospitals, clean rooms, and other places where you need to control airborne contaminants. The rigid frame withstands withstands fluctuations in airflow, such as those created by variable air volume systems. There's a sealing gasket on the downstream side of the filter to prevent leaks.

For a more affordable alternative to HEPA filters, consider ultra-efficiency filters. They are made for areas where absolute filtration isn't required.

	Material	Frame Material	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met		Each
2 3/4" Thick



	12 × 12	Fiberglass	Aluminum	160	UL 900	000000	0000000


	12 × 12	Fiberglass	Stainless Steel	160	UL 900	0000000	000000


	3" Thick



			12 × 12	Fiberglass	Particleboard	180	UL 900	0000000	000000


			5 3/4" Thick



					12 × 12	Fiberglass	Particleboard	180	UL 900	0000000	000000


					5 7/8" Thick



							12 × 12	Fiberglass	Galvanized Steel	180	UL 900	000000	000000


							12 × 12	Fiberglass	Stainless Steel	180	UL 900	0000000	000000

Long-Life Reusable Mesh Panel Air Filters

Last longer than standard reusable filters thanks to a thicker frame and additional mesh layers. The frame also stands up to high airflow without warping. When your filter gets dirty, just wash and reuse it.

Don’t see the size you need? Additional sizes are available here.

	MERV Filter Rating	Frame Ga.	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met		Each
1/2" Thick



	12 × 12	4	18	240	UL 900	0000000	000000


	1" Thick



			12 × 12	4	18	240	UL 900	0000000	00000


			2" Thick



					12 × 12	4	18	240	UL 900	00000000	00000

Reusable Air Filter Media

Wash and reuse this media, which collects large dust and debris in your HVAC system. This filter media is rigid enough to be used without a frame. Just cut it to the size you need.

Pads

	MERV Filter Rating	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/2" Thick



	12 × 12	5	225	UL 900	5	00000000	000000


	1" Thick



			12 × 12	6	225	UL 900	5	00000000	00000


			2" Thick



					12 × 12	6	200	UL 900	5	00000000	00000

ULPA Box Air Filters

Purify the air in your most sensitive environments. Since ULPA filters remove 99.999% of particles, they're used in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and aerospace facilities. Constructed with fibers more densely woven than HEPA filters, they catch 10 times more particles. However, they need to be changed more often because they collect contaminants more quickly.

	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met		Each
11 1/2" Thick



	12 × 12	180	UL 900	0000000	0000000

Reusable Mesh Panel Air Filters

Filter, rinse, and repeat. When your filter gets dirty, just wash and reuse it.

	MERV Filter Rating	Frame Ga.	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met		Each
1/2" Thick



	12 × 12	Not Rated	25	240	UL 900	0000000	000000


	1" Thick



			12 × 12	Not Rated	24	240	UL 900	0000000	00000


			2" Thick



					12 × 12	Not Rated	33	240	UL 900	0000000	00000

Panel Air Filters

Typically used as replacements in HVAC equipment, these panels work as standalone filters or as prefilters to your main filter. They are an affordable choice for protecting expensive filters that catch fine particles.

Don’t see the size you need? Additional sizes are available here.

	MERV Filter Rating	Max. Temp., ° F	Certification	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/2" Thick



	12 × 12	5	150	UL Classified	12	00000000	000000


	1" Thick



			12 × 12	5	180	UL Classified	12	00000000	00000


			2" Thick



					12 × 12	5	150	UL Classified	12	00000000	00000

High-Efficiency Pleated Panel Air Filters

Trap common allergens such as dander, mold spores, and pollen. These filters balance filtration efficiency and airflow, making them more cost-effective than higher-rated filters.

					Pkg. of 2		Pkg. of 12
	HVAC Filter Trade Size	MERV Filter Rating	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met		Pkg.		Pkg.
1" Thick



		12 × 12	11	150	UL 900	00000000	000000	00000000	000000


		2" Thick



				12 × 12	11	150	UL 900	00000000	00000	00000000	00000

Ultra-Efficiency Pleated Panel Air Filters

Capture more viruses and finer allergens than high-efficiency filters—these ultra-efficiency filters can even remove contaminants from wildfire smoke and pollution. They have pleats that create a large surface area for filtering without reducing airflow. The cardboard frame is treated to resist humidity, and the galvanized steel grill prevents sagging.

While these ultra-efficiency filters may make your HVAC system work harder than lower efficiency filters, they’re still easier on your equipment than HEPA filters.

					Pkg. of 2		Pkg. of 12
	HVAC Filter Trade Size	MERV Filter Rating	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met		Pkg.		Pkg.
1" Thick



		12 × 12	13	150	UL 900	00000000	000000	00000000	0000000


		2" Thick



				12 × 12	13	150	UL 900	00000000	00000	00000000	000000

Air Filter Media

Replace dirty HVAC filters with this media to collect large dust and debris. Cut this media to the size you need and attach it to a frame.

Pads

					Pkg. of 6		Pkg. of 50
	HVAC Filter Trade Size	MERV Filter Rating	Max. Temp., ° F	Certification		Pkg.		Pkg.
1" Thick



		12 × 12	6	250	UL Classified	00000000	000000	00000000	0000000


		2" Thick



				12 × 12	6	250	UL Classified	00000000	00000	00000000	000000

Easy-Install Electrostatic Reusable Panel Air Filters

Magnetic strips on the back of the frame make these filters easy to install and remove. Because you don’t need to disassemble equipment to remove them, they are often used as prefilters on steel air intake louvers, metal cabinets, and metal grid systems. Made of polypropylene, an inherent electrostatic charge attracts dust and particles to these filters. They can be washed and reused.

	MERV Filter Rating	Frame Ga.	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met		Each
3/8" Thick



	12 × 12	Not Rated	26	180	UL 900	0000000	000000

Odor-Removing Air Filter Media

Carbon granules inside this media absorb odors from the air. Choose media with a high carbon concentration to tackle strong odors. Cut it to the size you need and attach it to a frame.

Strong-Odor-Removing Pads

					300 g/ft² Carbon Concentration		375 g/ft² Carbon Concentration
	HVAC Filter Trade Size	MERV Filter Rating	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met		Each		Each
1" Thick



		12 × 12	7	120	UL 900	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Panel Air Filter Frames


	Replacement Clip

Hold panel filters in place. The frames can be welded together to hold multiple filters. The trade size is the actual size of the frame.

	Frames							Replacement Clips
	For HVAC Filter Trade Size	Frame Material	Frame Ga.	Mounting Hardware Included	Includes		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For 2" Thick Filters



		12 × 12	Galvanized Steel	16	Yes	Retaining Clips, Sealing Gasket	00000000	000000	2	00000000	00000

Clips

For Filter Thk.	Finished Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1"	Galvanized Steel	2	00000000	00000
4"	Galvanized Steel	2	00000000	0000

Electrostatic Reusable Panel Air Filters

An inherent electrostatic charge attracts dust and particles to these filters. They can be washed and reused.

	MERV Filter Rating	Max. Temp., ° F	Specs. Met		Each
1" Thick



	12 × 12	6	180	UL 900	0000000	000000