What size is a #10 hole?
0.1590″
They have slightly different requirements for some screw sizes.
| Screw Size | Screw Threads per Inch | Recommended Hole Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | 12 | 0.1590″ |
| #12 | 11 | 0.1875″ |
| #14 / 1/4″ | 10 | 0.2188″ |
| 5/16″ | 9 | 0.2900″ |
What is the close fit drill size and hole diameter for a #10 screw?
Tap and Clearance Drill Sizes
| Screw | O.D. | Close Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 6-32 | 0.1380 | 27 |
| 8-32 | 0.1640 | 18 (11/64) |
| 10-24 | 0.190 | 9 |
| 10-32 | 0.1900 | 9 |
What is a clearance hole for a screw?
A clearance hole will allow a screw to pass through it without the threads biting into the material. This is particularly important when using screws with threads that are formed on the entire length of the screw shank, as with drywall screws.
How big should a pilot hole be for a screw?
If you are creating a pilot hole for a nail, the right drill bit is slightly smaller than the nail’s shank. If you are creating a pilot hole for a screw, the drill bit should be the same size as the body of the screw—not including the threads.
What size drill bit do I need for a number 10 screw?
The correct drill bit to use for a #10 screw is 7/64″ for softwood and 1/8″ for hardwood. Use these to drill a pilot hole, and then you can screw into the wood. There are some variations to apply if you are using self-tapping screws or high low thread forming screws.
How do you calculate clearance hole size?
The LMC clearance hole also can be calculated by adding the diameter of the fastener and the diameter of the fastener head and then dividing the sum by two. This method of selecting the LMC clearance hole size is a rule of thumb that will yield the largest hole that will fit under the head of the fastener.
What size should clearance hole be?
Tap & Clearance Drill Sizes
| Screw Size | Major Diameter | Clearance Drill |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | .0730 | 48 |
| 2 | .0860 | 43 |
| 3 | .0990 | 37 |
| 4 | .1120 | 32 |
What size is number 10 screw?
| Wood Screw Dimensions, Sizes, Head Diameters & Threads per Inch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Screw Size | Threads per Inch | Basic Diameter of Screw |
| 10 | 13 | 3/16 |
| 12 | 11 | 7/32 |
| 14 | 10 | 15/64 |
What is the diameter of a #10 machine screw?
This machine screw is a #0 (very small diameter), has 80 threads to the inch, and is 1/8 inch long; it can be used with a 0-80 nut. It has a slotted round head….Table 1.
| Threads per Inch | Pitch (inches) | Pitch (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 0.0909 | 2.309 |
| 10 | 0.1000 | 2.540 |
| 9 | 0.1111 | 2.822 |
| 8 | 0.1250 | 3.175 |
What size drill bit do I use for a #10 anchor?
Plastic Conical Anchor Information
| Diameter | Hole Size | Fits Screw Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16″ x 3/4″ Only | 3/16″ | #4 – #8 |
| 3/16″ | 3/16″ | #6 – #10 |
| 1/4″ | 1/4″ | #10 – #12 |
| 5/16″ | 5/16″ | #14 – #16 |