What size drill bit do I use for a 3/8 tap?

US Tap and Drill Bit Size Table

Tap Fractional Drill Bit Letter Drill Bit
5/16″-18 17/64″ F
5/16″-24 I
3/8″-16 5/16″
3/8″-24 21/64″ Q

What is the tap drill size for a 3/8 24 UNF thread?

Tap, Drill, & Clearance Hole Sizes Chart

Thread Size Tap-Drill Sizes
Size DIA
3/8-24-UNF ‘Q’ .3320
7/16-14-UNC ‘U’ .3680
7/16-20-UNF 25/64 .3906

What size is a number 3 drill bit?

To Tap This Size Screw Or Bolt: Use This Drill Bit: (Closest Fractional:)
1/4-28 NF #3 7/32″
1/4-32 NEF 7/32″ 7/32″
1/4-40 NS #1
7mm-1.00mm 6.1mm 15/64″

What is the drill size before tapping for ¼ 20 Unc?

Thread-Forming Taps For example, the recommended drill size for a 1/4-20 UNC thread is a No. 1 (0.228″-dia.)

What size is a number 7 drill?

0.2010 inches
A number 7 drill bit is 0.2010 inches. As a fraction, the 0.2010 decimal is 201/1000.

What size drill do you use for tap?

Drill Bits and reamers. The two most common methods of creating starter holes for taps are drilling with just a drill bit or drilling with both a bit and reamer.

  • 1/4-18 NPT Starter Hole Drill Bit.
  • Drilling and Tapping Tools.
  • Drilling and Tapping Tips.
  • What are the standard drill sizes?

    Range 1 (R1) is shortest in length, more common for sizing production tubing or casing, and ranges from 18 to 22 ft. Range 2 (R2) is considered the standard length for drill pipe and ranges from 27 to 31 ft. Range 3 (R3) is common in casing and also deployed in deep water drilling applications.

    What size hole to drill for tap?

    Drill the tap hole: The size of the drill bit to be used is dependent on the type of spile you are using. Most spiles require either a 7/16 or 5/16 bit. Drill a hole 2 to 2 ½ inches deep.

    What size drill for tap?

    Drill Bit Sizes (Metric) The drill size chart contains tools up to 1.5 inches in diameter,but larger tools are also commonly used.

  • Drill Bit Sizes (English)
  • Tap Sizes (Metric) For each thread count,the equivalent thread pitch is provided and for metric taps,the approximate thread count is shown based on the pitch.
  • Tap Sizes (English)