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Sandpaper Grades

Sandpaper Grades: Grit Chart, Which Grit to Use and the Best Sandpaper to Buy (2026)

David Smith

Sandpaper grit chart from 40 to 5000: what each grade does on wood, metal, drywall, paint and clear coat, how to step through grits, how CAMI and P-grades differ, and 9 packs worth buying.