Finding the right measurement for your air filter is easier than you would think. All you need to do is find your filter size, either on the filter or through measuring yourself, and know the difference between nominal and actual dimensions.
Find Your Filter Size
Check Your Filter
The easiest way to find the size of a furnace filter is to look for a part number or size on the furnace filter that is currently in use. When looking for the size of furnace filters, we are really looking for the nominal dimensions.
Measure It Yourself
If your filter does not have any visible nominal dimensions, you should measure your filter for length, width, and depth. Then round each actual dimension up to the nearest inch. The rounded up measurements are your nominal dimensions. Don’t worry about the filter being too large, almost all filters are undercut slightly.
Note: the length and width are interchangeable, so a 16″ x 25″ is the same as a 25″ x 16″.
Nominal vs. Actual Dimensions
Most filters are measured and sold using their nominal dimensions. The nominal dimensions are the rounded actual dimensions of the filter. The filters in the following example are nominally equivalent:
The nominal dimension is what you want to use when searching online or in store for a replacement furnace filter. Some websites, like DiscountFilters.com, will list both the nominal and the actual dimensions for the furnace filter since it is typical for the actual size to be undercut ½”.
All that is left to do is order your replacement air filters. If you still have questions feel free to reach out to our customer service online or on the phone at 888-407-5688.
Have Carrier furnance Model 25HCB3/25HCC5 Actual size 19 1/8 x 19 3/16 x 4 5/16
Need 2 Do you have in stock and PRICE
Hello Jerry,
It sounds like you are looking for a nominal size 20x20x5 filter.We have multiple options for that size filter here. You will need to narrow down by the style you are trying to replace. Feel free to reach out to our customer service department at info@discountfilters.com or by calling (888) 407-5688 if you need more help identifying the correct filter for you.
Have a great day and hope this helps!
Hi, I AM looking for a filter 8x8x1, do you have it in stock?
Hello Erwin,
It looks like the 8x8x1 filter would have to be a custom sized filter. Our custom sized filters have a little different ordering rules that you will want to check out first. You can look here for the options-DiscountFilters.com 8x8x1 custom filters.
You can reach out to our customer service at (888)407-5688 or info@discountfilters.com if you need help ordering.
Thanks!
-Katie
Want to order 20×20 1 inch a/c filters
Hello Dorinda,
We do offer a selection of 20x20x1 air filters on our site. You can find them here. Let us know if you need any more help.
-Katie
the Honeywell filter that is in right now is 25″X30″. I can’t find this measurement anywhere, Should I just get the 24″X30″? Thank you.
Karen,
I am looking into your question. I need a little more information. What is the width of your filter? Your filter could be 25x30x1 or 25x30x2 going up to 5″ width. We don’t want you to order the wrong size filter since ordering too small could leave gaps reducing efficiency.
Thanks,
Katie
I need a 16x20x4. But it is not 4 filters. It is just that thick. Do you have these?
Hi Mary,
Yes we do carry those filters. You can find our selection here – https://www.discountfilters.com/16-x-20-x-4-filters/c3003/
Thanks!
I have a Goodman Model #CE36B3B140L004 . What size filters do I use ?
I need 171/2 X23 1/2 X1 central air filters. Can not find them. Do you make that size?
Hi Betty,
The nominal size for the filter you described is probably an 18x24x1, and you can find those here – https://www.discountfilters.com/air-filters/18x24x1/. If you have any additional questions, please call our customer service team at 888-407-5688. Thanks for reaching out!
I ordered the furnace 16x18x1 MERV 11 pleated filter (the yellow ones) which is supposed to be hepa-grade; I had previously been ordering the same size in a lesser quality from your site; the problem is that while the prior filters were probably a quarter inch short on the measurements, the current ones are 3/4 to almost an inch short on their dimensions, causing an excess of air to flow around them, lessening their effectiveness; is there anyway you can refer this to the manufacturer and ask them to increase the dimensions by at least a 1/4 inch?
Hi Matt,
We’re sorry the filters aren’t working for you – please contact customer service at (888) 407-5688 or https://www.discountfilters.com/customer-service/ and we’ll send you a shipping label to return them for free and we can help you find the right filter.
Thanks!