What size drill bit do I need for a 12 mm tap?
Metric Tap and Drill Bit Size Table
| Tap | Metric Drill | US Drill |
|---|---|---|
| 10mm x 1.25 | 8.9mm | 11/32″ |
| 10mm x 1.0 | 9.1mm | – |
| 12mm x 1.75 | 10.5mm | – |
| 12mm x 1.5 | 10.7mm | 27/64″ |
What size drill bit is 14mm?
Metric Tap and Drill Bit Size Table
| Tap | Metric Drill | US Drill |
|---|---|---|
| 12mm x 1.5 | 10.7mm | 27/64″ |
| 14mm x 2.0 | 12.2mm | – |
| 14mm x 1.5 | 12.7mm | – |
| 16mm x 2.0 | 14.2mm | 35/64″ |
What size drill bit is 6.8 mm?
Standard metric drill bit sizes
| Drill size | Diameter (in) |
|---|---|
| 6.5 mm | 0.2559 |
| 6.6 mm | 0.2598 |
| 6.7 mm | 0.2638 |
| 6.8 mm | 0.2677 |
How big is an M12 hole?
Metric Threads
| Thread | Drill size for tapping standard metric threads | Clearance hole |
|---|---|---|
| M10 | 8.5 | 11 |
| M12 | 10.2 | 13.5 |
| M14 | 12 | 15.5 |
| M16 | 14 | 17.5 |
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 |
Can you use screwdriver bits in a drill?
Cordless drills can generally be used as screwdrivers. Corded drills, however, usually lack a clutch and therefore cannot be used as screwdrivers, as they will strip the screw head after driving the screw. There are a few more details than this, though, so keep reading to ensure your specific drill can drive screws.
How do I know what drill bit to buy?
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 19 mm drill bit?
| Drill Bit Hole Diameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metric Size | Fractional Size | |
| 18 mm | .7087 | 27/64 |
| 19 mm | .7480 | 7/16 |
| 20 mm | .7874 | 29/64 |
What is a 6mm drill bit in standard?
6mm is 0.2362198 inches. 15/64 is 0.234 inches.