Drill Bit Size Chart(Decimal, Fraction, MM & Letter Sizes)

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Workshop • 1/16 → 1/2 • A4

Drill Bit Size Conversion Chart

Systems: Number, Fraction, Decimal, MM • Range 1/16 → 1/2 • A4

Number	Fraction	Decimal (in)	Millimeters
	1/16"	0.0625	1.59
#52		0.0635	1.61
#51		0.0670	1.70
#50		0.0700	1.78
#49		0.0730	1.85
#48		0.0760	1.93
	5/64"	0.0781	1.98
#47		0.0785	1.99
		0.0787	2.00
#46		0.0810	2.06
#45		0.0820	2.08
#44		0.0860	2.18
#43		0.0890	2.26
#42		0.0935	2.38
	3/32"	0.0938	2.38
#41		0.0960	2.44
#40		0.0980	2.49
		0.0984	2.50
#39		0.0995	2.53
#38		0.1015	2.58
#37		0.1040	2.64
#36		0.1065	2.71
	7/64"	0.1094	2.78
#35		0.1100	2.79
#34		0.1110	2.82
#33		0.1130	2.87
#32		0.1160	2.95
		0.1181	3.00
#31		0.1200	3.05
	1/8"	0.1250	3.17
#30		0.1285	3.26
#29		0.1360	3.45
		0.1378	3.50
#28		0.1405	3.57
	9/64"	0.1406	3.57
#27		0.1440	3.66
#26		0.1470	3.73
#25		0.1495	3.80
#24		0.1520	3.86
#23		0.1540	3.91
	5/32"	0.1563	3.97
#22		0.1570	3.99
		0.1575	4.00
#21		0.1590	4.04
#20		0.1610	4.09
#19		0.1660	4.22
#18		0.1695	4.30
	11/64"	0.1719	4.37
#17		0.1730	4.39
#16		0.1770	4.50
		0.1772	4.50
#15		0.1800	4.57
#14		0.1820	4.62
#13		0.1850	4.70
	3/16"	0.1875	4.76
#12		0.1890	4.80
#11		0.1910	4.85
#10		0.1935	4.92
#9		0.1960	4.98
		0.1969	5.00
#8		0.1990	5.05
#7		0.2010	5.11
	13/64"	0.2031	5.16
#6		0.2040	5.18
#5		0.2055	5.22
#4		0.2090	5.31
#3		0.2130	5.41
		0.2165	5.50
	7/32"	0.2188	5.56
#2		0.2210	5.61
#1		0.2280	5.79
		0.2340	5.94
	15/64"	0.2344	5.95
		0.2362	6.00
		0.2380	6.04
		0.2420	6.15
		0.2460	6.25
	1/4"	0.2500	6.35
		0.2559	6.50
		0.2570	6.53
		0.2610	6.63
	17/64"	0.2656	6.75
		0.2660	6.76
		0.2720	6.91
		0.2756	7.00
		0.2770	7.04
		0.2810	7.14
	9/32"	0.2813	7.14
		0.2900	7.37
		0.2950	7.49
		0.2953	7.50
	19/64"	0.2969	7.54
		0.3020	7.67
	5/16"	0.3125	7.94
		0.3150	8.00
		0.3160	8.03
		0.3230	8.20
	21/64"	0.3281	8.33
		0.3320	8.43
		0.3346	8.50
		0.3390	8.61
	11/32"	0.3438	8.73
		0.3480	8.84
		0.3543	9.00
		0.3580	9.09
	23/64"	0.3594	9.13
		0.3680	9.35
		0.3740	9.50
	3/8"	0.3750	9.53
		0.3770	9.58
		0.3860	9.80
	25/64"	0.3906	9.92
		0.3937	10.00
		0.3970	10.08
		0.4040	10.26
	13/32"	0.4063	10.32
		0.4130	10.49
		0.4134	10.50
	27/64"	0.4219	10.72
		0.4331	11.00
	7/16"	0.4375	11.11
		0.4528	11.50
	29/64"	0.4531	11.51
	15/32"	0.4688	11.91
		0.4724	12.00
	31/64"	0.4844	12.30
		0.4921	12.50
	1/2"	0.5000	12.70

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128

Range

1/16 → 1/2 • A4

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Quality

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How to Use This Drill Bit Chart

Move from stamped markings to the exact size you need, then export a print-ready PDF for the shop wall.

Read the markings

Check the shank for a number, letter, fraction, or metric stamp. When markings are worn, measure the diameter with calipers.

Find a clean match

Locate your value in the matching column, then read across to see the closest equivalents in every system.

Choose the right fit

Use tap-drill and pilot recommendations to avoid broken taps, stripped holes, or blown-out fibers in wood.

Common Applications

Practical guidance for the shop floor, job site, or garage.

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Woodworking

Pick dowel, hinge, shelf-pin, and pilot hole sizes that prevent tear-out and splitting in hardwoods and sheet goods.

•Pilot holes that match screw core diameters
•Brad point and Forstner equivalents
•Common staples: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4"

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Metalworking & CNC

Match tap drills to thread specs, or swap between metric and imperial when tooling inventory is limited.

•#6-32, #8-32, #10-24 tap drills
•Metric substitutions with mm equivalents
•Fine-pitch and clearance hole reminders

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DIY & Site Work

Pick the right bit for anchors, brackets, and cabinetry installs without guessing or over-drilling.

•Anchor and masonry pilot sizes
•Quick matches for pocket hole and jig sizes
•Laminate-friendly, ink-saving templates

Drill Bit Size Systems Explained

Understand how each sizing system is used so you can translate drawings, spec sheets, and on-tool markings effortlessly.

Smallest

Number Sizes (#1–#80)

Wire-gauge drill bits for precision work. Higher numbers are smaller; #80 is just 0.0135".

Bridge

Letter Sizes (A–Z)

Bridge the gap between number and fractional bits. Letter F (0.257") is a classic 5/16"-18 tap drill.

Everyday

Fractional Sizes (1/64"–1")

1/64" increments for woodworking and general construction with easy-to-read imperial notation.

Precision

Decimal & Metric

Engineering-friendly decimals with matching millimeters for CNC, CAD, and cross-border builds.

Tap Drill Selection Guide

Use the right pilot to protect your taps and threads. These favorites are baked into the chart’s tap-drill notes.

Thread Size	Threads / Inch	Tap Drill	Decimal (in)
6-32 UNC	32	#36	0.1065"
8-32 UNC	32	#29	0.1360"
10-24 UNC	24	#25	0.1495"
1/4"-20 UNC	20	#7	0.2010"
5/16"-18 UNC	18	Letter F	0.2570"

Tip: The chart also shows metric substitutions so you can keep projects moving even when the exact bit is missing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers for the most common workshop sizing questions.

Why are higher number drills smaller?

The number system is based on wire gauge—more drawing steps produce thinner wire and, by extension, smaller drill bits. #80 is tiny (0.0135") while #1 is larger (0.228"). Quick presets keep number, letter, and fractional columns aligned so you can see the step-downs at a glance.

What pilot hole size should I use for screws or anchors?

Match the pilot to the screw core, not the thread. Examples: #8 wood screw → 7/64" in hardwood or 3/32" in softwood; 1/4"-20 tap uses a #7 drill; plastic anchors call for the diameter printed on the package—the chart lists the common picks.

How do I convert between drill bit sizes and millimeters?

Turn on the decimal and mm columns, then read straight across. 1/4" becomes 0.2500 in and 6.35 mm; 5 mm lands near 13/64". No manual math required.

What tap drill should I use?

Enable "Show Tap Drill Notes" to display tap recommendations in the Notes column. Quick picks: #36 for 6-32, #29 for 8-32, #25 for 10-24, #7 for 1/4-20, Letter F for 5/16-18.

How do I export or print this drill bit chart?

Use Download PDF for a 300 DPI, watermark-free file, or Print Chart for direct printing. Download PNG lets you pick a page; Export PNG (ZIP) saves the full page range. Choose A4 or Letter to match your printer.

Can I substitute a close metric bit for an imperial size?

Yes for most wood projects; use the decimal/mm columns to check the gap. For tapped holes or precision fits, stay within a few thousandths of an inch or use the specified tap drill.