| Drill Bit Hole Diameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metric Size | Fractional Size | |
| .5 mm | . 0197 | 5/64 |
| .6 mm | .0238 | 3/32 |
| .7 mm | .0276 | 7/64 |
Just so, What drill bit is 8mm?
Metric Tap and Drill Bit Size Table
| Tap | Metric Drill | US Drill |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm x 1.0 | 5.2mm | – |
| 7mm x 1.0 | 6.1mm | 15/64″ |
| 8mm x 1.25 | 6.9mm | 17/64″ |
| 8mm x 1.0 | 7.1mm | – |
What is 5 mm drill bit in fraction? 5mm = just over 3/16 inch. 6mm = almost 1/4 inch. 7mm = almost 9/32 inch (= a bit over 1/4 inch) 8mm = 5/16 inch.
Similarly, What can I use instead of a 5’8 drill bit?
If you break it down to 16th’s, 5/8ths is 10/16ths. So the next size larger would be 11/16th’s. If you want to stay in 1/8ths, than obviously it’s 6/8ths or 3/4″. If you break it down to 16th’s, 5/8ths is 10/16ths.
What size is a number 20 drill bit?
Drill Bit Size Chart
| Size | Decimal Equivalent | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | 0.0225 | 21 |
| . 60 mm | 0.0236 | 20 |
| 73 | 0.024 | 4.10 mm |
| 72 | 0.025 | 4.20 mm |
What size is #16 drill bit?
Drill Bit Size Chart
| Size | Decimal Equivalent | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | 0.0292 | 11/64″ |
| .75 mm | 0.0295 | 17 |
| 68 | 0.031 | 4.40 mm |
| 1/32″ | 0.0312 | 16 |
Is 3/8 drill bit the same as 10mm?
8mm = 5/16 inch. 9mm = almost 3/8 inch. 10mm = just over 3/8 inch. 11mm = almost 7/16 inch.
How do you know what size drill bit to use?
How to Choose Drill Bits by Size
- Use a bit 1/64” smaller than the target hole size for softwoods.
- Use a bit exactly the same size as the hole when working on other materials.
- If you’re not sure which to select, choose a drill bit 1/64” larger than the hole you wish to create.
What size is a 1/8 drill bit in MM?
Fractional inch drill bit sizes
| Drill size | Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 3/32 in | 0.0938 | 2.3813 |
| 7/64 in | 0.1094 | 2.7781 |
| 1/8 in | 0.1250 | 3.1750 |
| 9/64 in | 0.1406 | 3.5719 |
What is 5mm in standard?
| MM | Approximate Size In Inches | Exact Size In Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 5mm | 3/16 Inch | 0.19685 Inches |
| 6mm | Just short of 1/4 Inch | 0.23622 Inches |
| 7mm | Little over 1/4 Inch | 0.27559 Inches |
| 8mm | 5/16 Inch | 0.31496 Inches |
What is 8mm in fraction?
| Decimal | Fraction | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0787 | 8 mm | |
| 0.0938 | 3/32 | 8.73 mm |
| 0.1181 | 9 mm | |
| 0.1250 | 1/8 | 9.525 mm |
How do you drill a 5’8 hole in wood?
Is slightly bigger than 5 8?
So 4/6 is equal to 16/24. Now that the denominators are the same, we can compare the two fractions by looking at their numerators. 16/24 is larger than 15/24… so 4/6 is larger than 5/8.
What size drill bit do I need for a 5’8 bolt?
| To Tap This Size Screw Or Bolt: | Use This Drill Bit: | (Closest Fractional:) |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8-11 NC | 17/32″ | 17/ 32″ |
| 16mm-2.00mm | 14.2mm | 35/64″ |
| 5/8-18 NF | 37/64″ | 37/64″ |
| 16mm-1.50mm | 14.7mm | – |
What size is 21 drill bit?
| To Tap This Size Screw Or Bolt: | Use This Drill Bit: | (Closest Fractional:) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-24 NC | #25 | 5/32″ |
| 3/16-32 NS | #22 | – |
| 10-32 NF | #21 | 5/32″ |
| 5mm-0.90mm | 4.2mm | – |
What size is a number 44 drill bit?
Downloadable versions:
| Drill size | Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| #46 | 0.0810 | 2.0574 |
| #45 | 0.0820 | 2.0828 |
| 2.1 mm | 0.0827 | 2.1000 |
| #44 | 0.0860 | 2.1844 |
What size is a number 47 drill bit?
Number Drill Sizes
| Drill | Inch | mm |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 0.073 | 1.85 |
| 48 | 0.076 | 1.93 |
| 47 | 0.0785 | 1.99 |
| 46 | 0.081 | 2.06 |
Can I use a 3/8 drill bit for 10mm?
3/8″ bits have a nominal size being just ever so slightly under 10mm. You can’t drill a hole of any size and put something in it the same size. It must be a bit smaller than the hole you drill.
What size TAP uses a 3/8 drill bit?
| To Tap This Size Screw Or Bolt: | Use This Drill Bit: | (Closest Fractional:) |
|---|---|---|
| 8mm-1.00mm | 7.1mm | – |
| 5/16-32 NEF | 9/32″ | 9/32″ |
| 9mm-1.25 mm | 7.9mm | – |
| 3/8-16 NC | 5/16″ | 5/16″ |
What standard size is closest to 10mm?
Metric / Standard Wrench Conversion Chart
| Bolt Diameter | Metric | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8″ | 8mm | 5/16″ |
| 3/16″ | 10mm | 3/8″ |
| 1/4″ | 11mm | 7/16″ |
| 5/16″ | 13mm | 1/2″ |
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Should drill bit be smaller than Wall plug?
Choose wall plugs, screws and a drill bit of the same size – although you might like to use a smaller drill bit first to produce a pilot hole.
Do all drill bits fit all drills?
Do all drill bits fit in all drills? No, not all drill bits fit in all drills. … ½” sized drills will accept up to ½” drill bit shafts as well as and 3/8” sized bits. Regular drill bits without a hex shanked bit holder cannot be used in an impact driver, however, hex shanked bits can be used in regular drill drivers.
How much bigger should a hole be than a bolt?
Select a drill bit 1/32 inch larger than the bolt diameter for a tight fit hole or a drill bit 1/16 inch greater than the bolt diameter for a loose fitting hole.
