Table 1. Classification of powder flowability and cohesiveness based on Carr index (CI) and Hausner ratio (HR)

Classification
CI (flowability) <15 Very good
15–20 Good
20–35 Fair
35–45 Bad
>45 Very bad
HR (cohesiveness) <1.2 Low
1.2–1.4 Intermediate
>1.4 High
CI, Carr index; HR, Hausner ratio.