| Consistency class DIN 51 818 (NLGI) | Worked penetration DIN ISO 2137 (0.1mm) | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| 000 | 445 up to 475 | flowing |
| 00 | 400 up to 430 | almost flowing |
| 0 | 355 up to 385 | extremely soft |
| 1 | 310 up to 340 | very soft |
| 2 | 265 up to 295 | soft |
| 3 | 220 up to 250 | middle |
| 4 | 175 up to 205 | hard |
| 5 | 130 up to 160 | very hard |
| 6 | 85 up to 115 | extremely hard |