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AprilAire 2516 replacement filter

Use part 516, or any one of 510, 513, 513CBN, UK511 or UK513. Replace every 6 months.

Any one of these fits · standard choice

Maker lists this model

AprilAire 516 MERV 16

Part number
516also sold as 516 01
How many
1 per unitpacks: 516 02 (2)
How often
Replace every 6 months
Size
31 x 28 x 4 in31 x 28 x 4 in nominal (29.07 x 29.38 x 4 actual)
Buy 516 MERV 16 on AmazonManufacturer page

Opens an Amazon search for AprilAire 516 MERV 16. Check the listing says 516.

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Compare the 6 options

The 2516 holds one filter at a time. Any one of these fits; AprilAire ships it with the first one.

FilterGradeSizeHow oftenBuy
516 MERV 16516standard choiceMERV 16 synthetic media31 x 28 x 4 inEvery 6 monthsAmazon
510 MERV 11510being replaced by UK511MERV 11 synthetic media31 x 28 x 4 inEvery 12 monthsAmazon
513 MERV 13513being replaced by UK513MERV 13 synthetic media31 x 28 x 4 inEvery 12 monthsAmazon
513CBN MERV 13 + carbon513CBNMERV 13 synthetic media, activated carbon31 x 28 x 4 inEvery 6 monthsAmazon
UK511 MERV 11 + railsUK511MERV 11 TriPure 3-inch filter, one-time upgrade rails31 x 28 x 4 inLasts up to 12 monthsAmazon
UK513 MERV 13 + railsUK513MERV 13 TriPure 3-inch filter, one-time upgrade rails31 x 28 x 4 inLasts up to 12 monthsAmazon

Look-alike models that take a different filter

The 1510 and 2516 are AprilAire's large 31 x 28 cabinets; the 2410 is 16 x 25 and takes the 413.

Sources

High confidence: the manufacturer names this exact model on a live page. Each line is the page we read and the day we read it.

  • Which filter fits shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Compatible Models: 1510, 2516
  • How often shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Recommended Replacement Schedule: 12 Months
  • Size shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Nominal Measurements: 31H x 28W x 4D (inches) Actual Measurements: 29.78H x 29.38W x 4D (inches)
  • What's in it shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    MERV Rating: 11; Materials: Synthetic Fiber
  • Packs shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Package sizes: 1-pack 510; 2-pack 510 02; 4-pack 510 04
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Which filter fits

  1. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Compatible Models: 1510, 2516
  2. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Page for the 2516 (per its URL): Comes with one AprilAire 516 MERV 16 Air Filter
  3. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Compatible Models: 1510, 2516
  4. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Page for the 2516 (per its URL): Also compatible with: 510 MERV 11 Air Filter 513 MERV 13 Air Filter 513CBN MERV 13 Air Filter
  5. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Compatible Models: 1510, 2516
  6. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Compatible Models: 1510, 2516
  7. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Compatible Models: 1510, 2516, U151
  8. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Compatible Models: 1510, 2516, U151
  9. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Page for the 1510 (per its URL): Comes with one AprilAire 510 MERV 11 Air Filter
  10. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Product 'AprilAire 510 MERV 11 Air Filter', SKUs 510, 510 02, 510 04
  11. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Page for the 1510 (per its URL): Also compatible with: 513 MERV 13 Air Filter 513CBN MERV 13 Air Filter 516 MERV 16 Air Filter
  12. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Product 'AprilAire 513 MERV 13 Air Filter', SKUs 513, 513 02, 513 04
  13. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Product 'AprilAire 513CBN MERV 13+ Carbon Air Filter', SKUs 513CBN
  14. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Product 'AprilAire 516 MERV 16 Air Filter', SKUs 516 01, 516 02
  15. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Product 'AprilAire UK511 (Replaces 510) MERV 11 TriPure Filter + Upgrade Rails', SKUs UK511, UK511 02, UK511 04
  16. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    The AprilAire UK511 replaces the sunsetting AprilAire 510 Filter; 'Your next subscription will be the 3F511 - filter only'
  17. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Product 'AprilAire UK513 (Replaces 513) MERV 13 TriPure Filter + Upgrade Rails', SKUs UK513, UK513 02, UK513 04
  18. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    The AprilAire UK513 replaces the sunsetting AprilAire 513 Filter; 'Your next subscription will be the 3F513 - filter only'

How often

  1. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Recommended Replacement Schedule: 12 Months
  2. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Recommended Replacement Schedule: 12 Months
  3. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Recommended Replacement Schedule: 6 Months
  4. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Recommended Replacement Schedule: 6 Months
  5. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    LONG FILTER LIFE – One filter lasts up to 12 months
  6. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    LONG FILTER LIFE – One filter lasts up to 12 months

Size

  1. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Nominal Measurements: 31H x 28W x 4D (inches) Actual Measurements: 29.78H x 29.38W x 4D (inches)
  2. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Nominal Measurements: 31H x 28W x 4D (inches) Actual Measurements: 29.78H x 29.38W x 4D (inches)
  3. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Nominal Measurements: 31H x 28W x 4D (inches) Actual Measurements: 29.07H x 28.31W x 4D (inches)
  4. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Nominal Measurements: 31H x 28W x 4D (inches) Actual Measurements: 29.07H x 29.38W x 4D (inches)
  5. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Nominal Measurements: 31H x 28W x 4D (inches) Actual Measurements: 29.74H x 29.75W x 3.68D (inches)
  6. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Nominal Measurements: 31H x 28W x 4D (inches) Actual Measurements: 29.74H x 29.75W x 3.68D (inches)

What's in it

  1. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    MERV Rating: 11; Materials: Synthetic Fiber
  2. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    MERV Rating: 13; Materials: Synthetic Fiber
  3. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    MERV Rating: 13; Materials: Synthetic Fiber
  4. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    MERV Rating: 16; Materials: Synthetic Fiber
  5. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    MERV Rating: 11; Materials: Plastic, Synthetic Fiber
  6. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    MERV Rating: 13; Materials: Plastic, Synthetic Fiber

Packs

  1. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Package sizes: 1-pack 510; 2-pack 510 02; 4-pack 510 04
  2. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Package sizes: 1-pack 513; 2-pack 513 02; 4-pack 513 04
  3. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Package sizes: 1-pack 516 01; 2-pack 516 02
  4. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Package sizes: 1-pack UK511; 2-pack UK511 02; 4-pack UK511 04
  5. shop.aprilaire.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
    Package sizes: 1-pack UK513; 2-pack UK513 02; 4-pack UK513 04