Drill hole size for tapped threads

Calculate the proper tap drill size for the most commonly used screws.

Preferred measurements Metric
Inch

Screw Type Thread type Thread size

Full thread %

Data for calculation

Metric Coarse
Nominal diameter	mm in
Thread pitch P	mm in
Threads per inch

Drill hole size

D = mm in

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