Pressure Washer Nozzle Size Chart and How to Choose
The chart that matches each color-coded nozzle tip to its spray angle, plus orifice sizes and the nozzle sets that cover the chart.
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You have the washer out, the car is dirty, and the tip in the wand does not suit the job. A pressure washer nozzle size chart sorts that out before you pull the trigger: it matches each color-coded tip to its spray angle. The orifice size is marked on the nozzle and must match your washer. Read the chart, match the tip to the job, and the wash goes faster with less risk to paint and trim.
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Below: the chart by color and angle, how orifice size works, the nozzle sets that cover the chart, and how to pick a tip for the job.
Pressure Washer Tips Power Washer Soap Nozzle Tips
A 5-tip set with 0, 15, 25 and 40 degree stainless tips plus a brass soap nozzle, rated up to 4,500 PSI at 2.5 GPM with a 2.5 orifice.
Pros
- Full angle range: 0, 15, 25 and 40 degrees, plus soap
- Rated up to 4,500 PSI at 2.5 GPM
- Stainless steel tips with a brass soap nozzle
- 360 day warranty stated
Cons
- No 50 or 60 degree wide rinse tip
- No grip coating; bare stainless and brass
- Soap nozzle is brass, not stainless
- Orifice 2.5 only; match it to your washer first
McKillans® 2026 Soft Pressure Washer Nozzle Tips
A 5-tip set in 304 stainless steel with 15, 25, 40, 50 and 60 degree angles, a 4.0 orifice and a 1/4 inch quick connect, built for car washing.
Pros
- Widest angles here: 15, 25, 40, 50 and 60 degrees
- 4.0 orifice size
- Full 304 stainless steel construction
- Soft rubber exterior with a clear grip spot
Cons
- No 0 degree tip and no soap nozzle
- No warranty term is stated
- Only a 4.0 orifice; match it to your washer first
- No storage case is stated in the listing
Pressure Washer Spray Nozzle Tip Set with 5
A 5-tip set with 0, 15, 25, 40 and 65 degree tips in stainless steel and brass, rated up to 4,000 PSI at 2.5 GPM on a 1/4 inch quick connect.
Pros
- 65 degree brass soap nozzle, the widest soap angle here
- Full angle range: 0, 15, 25, 40 and 65 degrees
- Stainless steel and brass construction
- Rust and corrosion resistant construction
Cons
- Title rates 4,500 PSI but bullets state 4,000 PSI
- No warranty term is stated
- No 50 or 60 degree wide rinse tip
- No grip coating; bare stainless and brass
Pressure washer nozzle size chart: colors and angles
Each color stands for one spray angle, and the black tip is the soap nozzle. Wider angles cover more area with a softer fan; narrower angles put the stream on a smaller spot.
| Tip color | Spray angle | In the sets here |
|---|---|---|
| Red | 0 degrees | JANSAMN and FKKWUOT sets |
| Yellow | 15 degrees | All sets |
| Green | 25 degrees | All sets |
| White | 40 degrees | All sets |
| Black | Soap (65 degrees on FKKWUOT) | JANSAMN and FKKWUOT sets |
| Not stated | 50 degrees | McKillans set only |
| Not stated | 60 degrees | McKillans set only |
Standard spray angles stop at 40 degrees. McKillans adds 50 and 60 degree tips so you can cover more area and rinse faster, which is why its set is built for car washing. The black tip is the soap nozzle in the JANSAMN and FKKWUOT sets.
Orifice size: match the number to your washer
The orifice is the hole size marked on the nozzle, and it must match your washer. McKillans states the rule: check the laser marking on your existing nozzle and fit new nozzles with the same orifice size; its example reads 20040 for a 4.0 orifice. The McKillans set is a 4.0 orifice, and the JANSAMN set is a 2.5 orifice. The FKKWUOT listing states no orifice size, so check the marking on the nozzle you already own before you order it.
Pressure and flow are rated per set. JANSAMN rates its set up to 4,500 PSI at 2.5 GPM, and FKKWUOT rates its set up to 4,000 PSI at 2.5 GPM in its bullets. Each set here uses a 1/4 inch quick connect.
Nozzle sets that cover the chart
The sets below cover the chart between them: one built for car washing with wide rinse angles, one with the full standard chart plus soap and a warranty, and one with a 65 degree soap nozzle. Match the orifice to your washer first, then pick the set with the angles you need.
How to pick the right tip for the job
Start with the orifice: read the laser marking on the nozzle you own and buy the same size. Then pick the angle for the job: the 50 and 60 degree tips rinse a car fast, the JANSAMN listing names vehicles, wheel wells, mower decks, gutters and grills as cleaning areas for its set, and the black tip is for soap. Wear eye protection, and never point the wand at people.
Keep electric pressure washers on a GFCI outlet, never point the wand at people or pets, wear eye protection with polishers and chemicals, and read the label before mixing any cleaning products. Read our Safety Disclaimer.
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What do the colors on pressure washer nozzles mean?
Each color stands for one spray angle: red is 0 degrees, yellow is 15, green is 25, white is 40, and black is the soap nozzle. The McKillans set adds 50 and 60 degree tips for a wider, faster rinse, and the FKKWUOT set states its soap nozzle at 65 degrees.
What orifice size do I need?
Match the orifice size on your existing nozzle: check the laser marking and buy the same size. McKillans gives 20040 as the marking for a 4.0 orifice. The McKillans set is 4.0 and the JANSAMN set is 2.5, so check your washer before you order.
Which nozzle tip is best for washing a car?
A wide tip. The McKillans set is built for car washing, with 50 and 60 degree tips that cover more area and rinse faster, plus a soft rubber exterior that helps prevent scratches. The JANSAMN and FKKWUOT listings also name vehicle washing among their uses.
Can I use any nozzle tip on my pressure washer?
No. The tip must match your washer’s orifice size, and each set here uses a 1/4 inch quick connect, so check that your wand takes that connection. The orifice differs: McKillans is 4.0, JANSAMN is 2.5, and FKKWUOT states no orifice size.
What is the black nozzle tip for?
Soap. The black tip is the soap nozzle in the JANSAMN and FKKWUOT sets, and the FKKWUOT set states its soap angle as 65 degrees. The McKillans set has no soap nozzle.
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