16×20×1 air filter
Fits any system that takes a 16×20×1 filter. Actual size 15.75 × 19.75 × 0.75 inches, made to within 1/16 inch and measured before it ships. Made in the USA. Free shipping; you see your arrival date before you pay.
Grades and prices
| Grade | What it catches | Price per filter |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday (MERV 8) | Dust, lint and pollen. The right pick for most homes. | 4-pack $6.95 each, 6-pack $5.30 each, 12-pack $4.99 each |
| Allergy (MERV 11) | Adds pet dander and mold spores. For pets and allergy season. | 4-pack $9.73 each, 6-pack $7.43 each, 12-pack $6.98 each |
| Allergy + Smoke (MERV 13) | Adds smoke, smog and fine particles. For wildfire season and asthma. | 4-pack $10.77 each, 6-pack $8.22 each, 12-pack $7.73 each |
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Dimensions
- On the label
- 16 × 20 × 1 in
406 × 508 × 25 mm - Actual filter
- 15.75 × 19.75 × 0.75 in
400 × 502 × 19 mm - Face area
- 2.22 sq ft
0.21 m²
Where this size goes
In the 1,116 furnace and air handler models we've sized from manufacturer spec sheets:
- 101 air handlers take a 16×20×1 in the unit or its filter stand (Carrier, Goodman, Mitsubishi, Payne, Rheem and others).
Examples: Carrier FE5BNXB24L00, Goodman AMVT24BP14, Mitsubishi PVA-A12AA7, Payne PF5MNXB24L00. Look up your model.
How often to change it
| Household | Everyday (MERV 8) | Allergy (MERV 11) | Allergy + Smoke (MERV 13) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A typical home | 3 months | 3 months | 2.5 months |
| With pets | 2 months | 2 months | 7 weeks |
| Pets and allergies, or smoke season | 6 weeks | 6 weeks | 5 weeks |
Heating and cooling season, pollen and wildfire smoke shorten these; mild spring and fall weeks stretch them. More on timing.
How long a pack lasts
| Pack | Typical home | With pets | Everyday, a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-pack | 11 months | 7 months | $2.53 |
| 6-pack | 17 months | 11 months | $1.87 |
| 12-pack | 33 months | 22 months | $1.81 |
On a subscription we send each box when your home needs it, so you never store more than you use.
Questions about 16×20×1 filters
Is 16×20×1 the real size?
Not quite, and that's normal. 16×20×1 is the size on the label. The filter itself measures 15.75 × 19.75 × 0.75 in (400 × 502 × 19 mm), a little smaller so it slides into the slot. We make ours to within 1/16 inch of that.
How much does a 16×20×1 filter cost?
In a 6-pack, Everyday (MERV 8) is $5.30, Allergy (MERV 11) is $7.43, Allergy + Smoke (MERV 13) is $8.22 per filter. A 12-pack costs a little less per filter, and subscribing saves another 10%. Free shipping in the US.
How often should I change a 16×20×1 filter?
About every 3 months in a typical home with Everyday or Allergy, and every 2.5 months with Allergy + Smoke. With pets, closer to every 2 months. Heating and cooling season, pollen and smoke fill it faster, so "When you need it" times each swap to your home's weather and household instead of the calendar.
Can I use a 14×20×1 instead?
No. Even an inch matters. A smaller filter leaves a gap that lets dusty air slip around it, and a bigger one won't slide in. Order the exact size printed on your old filter's edge. If it's a size no store carries, we make any custom size, priced like the next standard size up.
Will a 16×20×2 fit where my 16×20×1 goes?
Only if the slot is 2 inches deep. A 2" filter needs a rack or grille built 2 inches deep, so it won't fit a 1" slot. If your slot is 1", stay with 16×20×1.
Is 20×16×1 the same as 16×20×1?
Yes. Manufacturers list the two face sides in either order. What matters is the airflow arrow on the frame: point it toward the furnace or air handler, away from the room.
What if it doesn't fit?
Tell us within 30 days and we'll send a new one free, and you keep the first. That's our fit guarantee.