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16x30x1 air filter: actual size, MERV, and price
A 16x30x1 is a less common one-inch-class furnace or AC filter. Buy the printed size 16x30x1. The panel is smaller than 16 by 30 inches — Filtrete titles commonly print 15.81 × 29.81 × 0.81, with some SKUs at 15.81 × 29.81 × 0.78, and Nordic Pure about 15.75 × 29.69 × 0.75 (15¾ × 29¹¹⁄₁₆ × ¾).
Same panel, swapped axes: 30x16x1. We treat 16x30x1 as the canonical label. Order 16x30x1.
Actual size by brand
These numbers are copied from manufacturer or merchant product copy, not from a competitor size chart. Thickness is part of the fit: 1-inch racks take ~¾ inch media. Honeywell Store does not list a 16x30x1. Amazon Basics search did not return a 16x30x1 SKU. Those brands are omitted rather than guessed.
| Brand | Nominal | Published actual (in.) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filtrete 16x30x1 MPR 1000 / MERV 11 6-pack | 16x30x1 | 15.81 × 29.81 × 0.81 | Amazon product title B07FNWCPHF “Actual Size 15.81 x 29.81 x 0.81 in”; product-dimensions field lists 29.81 × 0.81 × 15.81 |
| Filtrete 16x30x1 MPR 1000 / MERV 11 4-pack | 16x30x1 | 15.81 × 29.81 × 0.81 (title also prints 29.813 × 15.813 × 0.656) | Amazon B09YY17Q54 bullet “exact dimensions are 15.81 x 29.81 x 0.81”; title “Actual Size 4-Pack 29.813x15.813x0.656 in”; product-dimensions field lists 29.81 × 15.81 × 0.81 |
| Filtrete 16x30x1 MPR 700 / MERV 8 | 16x30x1 | 15.81 × 29.81 × 0.81 | Amazon 4-pack B0DV6G5XZB and Filtrete store 4-pack / 6-pack titles “Actual Size 15.81 x 29.81 x 0.81 in” |
| Filtrete 16x30x1 MPR 1500 / MERV 12 | 16x30x1 | 15.81 × 29.81 × 0.78 | Amazon B07FP5XDN3 title “Actual Size 15.81 x 29.81 x 0.78 in”; same-SKU product-dimensions field lists 29.84 × 15.84 × 0.78 |
| Nordic Pure 16x30x1 pleated | 16x30x1 | Approximately 15.75 × 29.69 × 0.75 (15¾ × 29¹¹⁄₁₆ × ¾) | JB Tools listings for Nordic Pure 16x30x1M8-6, 16x30x1M8-2, 16x30x1M13-3, and 16x30x1M13-6 |
If you currently run Nordic Pure (~15.75 × 29.69) and switch to Filtrete (15.81 × 29.81), expect a snugger slide-in. Filtrete’s published actuals also disagree with each other by SKU. Measure the old filter if the slot is tight. Full method: how to measure.
MERV 8 vs 11 vs 13 (facts only)
MERV is ASHRAE 52.2, as summarized by EPA. Higher MERV captures a larger share of smaller particles. It also adds resistance. EPA says to pick at least MERV 13 or as high a rating as your system fan and filter slot can accommodate, and to ask an HVAC technician if you are unsure. A 1-inch MERV 13 is not HEPA. We do not claim health outcomes.
| MERV | EPA average capture efficiency (particle size) | Typical 16x30x1 use |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | ≥20% of 1.0–3.0 µm; ≥70% of 3.0–10.0 µm | Common pleated replacement when the manual does not call for higher |
| 11 | ≥20% of 0.30–1.0 µm; ≥65% of 1.0–3.0 µm; ≥85% of 3.0–10.0 µm | Mid-grade 1-inch pleat (Filtrete MPR 1000 is commonly labeled MERV 11) |
| 13 | ≥50% of 0.30–1.0 µm; ≥85% of 1.0–3.0 µm; ≥90% of 3.0–10.0 µm | Higher-efficiency 1-inch; confirm the furnace/air handler can take the extra pressure drop |
Source: U.S. EPA, “What is a MERV rating?”, last updated 14 Jan 2026. Filtrete also prints an MPR number; MPR is 3M’s scale, not MERV. Compare MERV to MERV.
Pack prices checked 30 Aug 2026
These are public shelf/cart prices we recorded on 30 Aug 2026. They are not live. Shipping, subscribe-and-save, and store-only deals will move them. Per-filter math is pack price ÷ count, rounded to the cent.
| Listing | MERV | Pack | Price that day | Per filter | Merchant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filtrete 16x30x1 MPR 700 | 8 | 4 | $42.99 | $10.75 | Amazon |
| Nordic Pure 16x30x1 pleated (reseller) | 8 | 6 | $76.49 | $12.75 | JB Tools |
| Filtrete 16x30x1 MPR 1000 | 11 | 4 | $65.00 | $16.25 | Amazon |
| Nordic Pure 16x30x1 pleated (reseller) | 13 | 6 | $103.49 | $17.25 | JB Tools |
| Nordic Pure 16x30x1 pleated (reseller) | 13 | 3 | $58.49 | $19.50 | JB Tools |
Observed range that day for ordinary pleated 16x30x1: about $10.75–$12.75/filter at MERV 8 in multi-packs, $16.25 at MERV 11 in a Filtrete 4-pack, $17.25–$19.50 at MERV 13 in Nordic Pure packs. This size is less common than 16x25x1 or 16x20x1. Honeywell Store returned 404 for 16x30x1 MERV 8/11/13 4-pack and 12-pack product URLs, so those rows are omitted. Amazon Basics search did not return a 16x30x1 SKU. Target listed a Filtrete 16x30x1 MPR 1000 1-pack (A-14966278) but the product page loaded without a public price, so that pack is omitted rather than guessed. Amazon Filtrete MPR 1000 6-pack (B07FNWCPHF) and MPR 1500 6-pack had no featured cart price. Nordic Pure 12-packs were not listed on JB Tools for this size.
Where to buy
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- Target Filtrete 16x30x1 MPR 1000 1-pack: Target A-14966278.
- Walmart Filtrete 16x30x1 MPR 1000 / MERV 11 packs: Filtrete 16x30x1 search (pack counts on the same product family).
- Amazon Search this size: 16x30x1 furnace filter. Example with a published actual: Filtrete MPR 1000 4-pack.
- Home Depot Category for this size (pickup): 16x30x1 air filters.
- AirFilters.com Custom and stock 16x30x1 cuts: airfilters.com.
- Nordic Pure Reseller listing with published actual 15.75 × 29.69 × 0.75: JB Tools 16x30x1M8-6.
No ranking. Stock and price change. If the slot is an odd fraction that none of these actual sizes match, measure first — that is not a 16x30x1 SKU. A 16x25x1 or 20x30x1 is not a substitute.
Sources (accessed 30 Aug 2026)
- EPA MERV table: epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/what-merv-rating (updated 14 Jan 2026)
- Honeywell Store 16x30x1 MERV 8/11/13 pack URLs returned 404 (no listed SKU)
- Target Filtrete MPR 1000 16x30x1 1-pack A-14966278 listed; no public price in the fetch
- Amazon Filtrete B07FNWCPHF, B09YY17Q54 ($65.00 4-pack), B0DV6G5XZB ($42.99 4-pack), and B07FP5XDN3 titles (actual-size fields). Amazon Basics 16x30x1 search returned no matching SKU
- JB Tools Nordic Pure 16x30x1M8-6 ($76.49), 16x30x1M8-2 (actual 15.75×29.69×0.75), 16x30x1M13-3 ($58.49), and 16x30x1M13-6 ($103.49)