Berkey
Royal Berkey Water Filter
- Great for 2-6 People
- Comes Standard with 2 Black Berkey Elements (Approx 6,000 Gallons). Replacements Work Out to About 2¢ per Gallon
- Includes Primerite Kit, Anti-airlock clip, and Red Food Dye for testing
- Storage Capacity: 3.25 gallons (12.3 liters)
- Height: 23" ; Diameter: 9.5"
- Max Filter Capacity: 4 Filter Elements (upper) + 4 PF-2 Fluoride Filters (lower)
- Exclusive BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com Lifetime Warranty (Hardware and Stainless Chambers)
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Royal Berkey Water Filter
Sized for households of 2 to 6 people
3.25 gallons of filtered water on hand • Up to 7 gallons per hour • No plumbing, no electricity
More Filtered Water, Fewer Refills
The Royal Berkey holds a full gallon more than the Big Berkey, so busy households refill less often. It still fits on most countertops, and gravity does all the work.
Reduces 200+ Contaminants
Reduces PFAS, lead, chlorine, VOCs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and more from treated tap and well water, while leaving beneficial minerals in.
The Right Size for Families
3.25 gallons covers drinking, cooking and coffee for 2 to 6 people. At 23 inches tall and 9.5 inches wide, it sits best at the end of a counter, on an island, or on the optional stainless stand.
Fast, Expandable Filtration
Up to 4 gallons per hour with 2 elements. Add 2 more for up to 7 gallons per hour when your household needs more.
No Plumbing, No Power
Nothing to install and nothing to plug in. Fill the top chamber with tap water and filtered water collects below, ready at the spigot.
About 2 Cents a Gallon
Replacement elements work out to about 2 cents per gallon. A family that drinks bottled water spends hundreds a year; the Royal pays for itself quickly.
Built to Last Decades
Polished 304 stainless steel, backed by our Exclusive Lifetime Warranty on the stainless steel and hardware when you buy here.
See the Royal Berkey
A quick look at its size, setup and what comes in the box.
What the Royal Berkey Reduces
Black Berkey elements have been tested to NSF/ANSI protocols by independent labs across more than 200 contaminants found in treated tap and well water.
PFAS (forever chemicals)
Reduced >99.9%
Including PFOA, PFOS and PFBS.
Heavy Metals
Reduced >99%
Lead, mercury, cadmium, aluminum and more.
Chlorine and Taste
Below detectable limits
Chlorine, chloramines and odors.
Pharmaceuticals
Reduced >99.9%
Including acetaminophen, hormones and BPA.
Herbicides and Pesticides
Reduced >99.9%
Including glyphosate and atrazine.
VOCs
Reduced >99.9%
Benzene, chloroform and other volatile organics.
Royal Berkey Size and Capacity
| Filtered water storage | 3.25 gallons (12.3 liters) |
|---|---|
| Recommended for | 2 to 6 people |
| Height (assembled) | 23 inches |
| Diameter | 9.5 inches |
| Elements included | 2, expandable to 4 (upper chamber) |
| PF-2 fluoride filters | Optional, up to 4 (lower chamber) |
| Filtration rate | Up to 4 gal/hr with 2 elements; up to 7 gal/hr with 4 |
| Construction | Polished 304 stainless steel |
| Plumbing or electricity | None required |
What's in the Box
- Upper and lower polished stainless steel chambers with lid
- 2 Black Berkey elements, expandable to 4
- Spigot, rubber gasket base and 2 blocking plugs
- Primer kit, anti-airlock clip and red dye test
Upgrade the standard spigot to a stainless steel spigot or a Water View spigot that shows your water level at a glance.
When It's Time to Replace
Berkey Phoenix elements are a direct drop-in for your Royal Berkey. They are certified to NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 and rated for 5,500 gallons per pair.
Black Berkey elements are currently unavailable for individual purchase due to an EPA regulatory matter.
Shop Phoenix ElementsAdd Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction
The Royal Berkey holds up to 4 PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic filters in the lower chamber. They thread onto the bottom of your elements and reduce fluoride from treated municipal or well water. Each pair is rated for 1,000 gallons or 1 year, whichever comes first.
Not sure if your water is fluoridated? Check your zip code. Add PF-2 filters in Step 2 above to save 5% on your bundle.
Which Berkey Is Right for You?
 Travel |
 Big |
 Royal |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1.5 gal | 2.25 gal | 3.25 gal |
| Serves | 1 to 3 | 1 to 4 | 2 to 6 |
| Height | 18 in | 19.25 in | 23 in |
| Diameter | 7.5 in | 8.5 in | 9.5 in |
| Max elements | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Flow, 2 elements | 2.75 gal/hr | 3.5 gal/hr | 4 gal/hr |
Deciding between the two most popular sizes? Read Big Berkey vs Royal Berkey.
Royal Berkey FAQ
How many people is the Royal Berkey right for?
The Royal Berkey is recommended for 2 to 6 people. It holds 3.25 gallons of filtered water, enough for most households to drink and cook with throughout the day.
Should I buy the Big Berkey or the Royal Berkey?
The Big Berkey holds 2.25 gallons and suits 1 to 4 people. The Royal holds 3.25 gallons and suits 2 to 6. For a household of 3 or 4, either works; choose the Royal if you have the counter space, since you will refill it less often.
Which filter elements come with it?
The Royal Berkey comes with 2 Black Berkey elements and holds up to 4. When it is time to replace them, Berkey Phoenix elements are a direct drop-in. Black Berkey elements are currently unavailable for individual purchase due to an EPA regulatory matter.
How long do the filters last, and what do replacements cost?
A pair of Black Berkey elements is rated for 6,000 gallons. A pair of Berkey Phoenix replacement elements is $120 and rated for 5,500 gallons, which works out to about 2 cents per gallon. Running 4 elements doubles the gallons before replacement.
Does the Royal Berkey reduce fluoride?
Fluoride reduction requires the optional PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic filters, which are not included. The Royal holds up to 4 PF-2 filters in the lower chamber. A pair is $103 and rated for 1,000 gallons or 1 year, whichever comes first.
What is included, and what is the warranty?
You get both stainless steel chambers, the lid, 2 elements, a spigot, a rubber base, 2 blocking plugs, a primer kit and a red dye test. Buy from BigBerkeyWaterFilters.com and choose our Exclusive Lifetime Warranty on the stainless steel and hardware, available only from us.
Free shipping on orders over $99 to the lower 48 states. Orders placed by 2pm ET ship the same day.
Does not ship to California or Iowa. Need setup help? See how to use a Berkey.
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