Nominal screw size number of threads per inch 2 32 3 28 4 24 5 20 6 20 7 19 8 18 10 16 12 14 1 4 14 5 16 12 3 8 12 48 46 44 36 32 30 29 21 3 16 5 5mm i 21 64 0760 0810 0860 1065 1160 1285 1360 1590 1875 2165 2720 3281 drill size hole diameter nominal screw size number of threads per inch 6 18 7 16 8 15 10 12 12 11 14 10 20 9 24 9 32 30 29 21 3 16 5 5mm l 11 32 1160 1285 1360 1590 1875.
Dimensions of sheet metal screws.
3 count the number of threads in 1 inch to get the thread spacing value.
Select the head type and overall size you need in lengths ranging from 1 4 l to 4 l.
Page 1 of 2 fastenal product standard rev 03 date.
Tap and drill size chart standard tap size.
For example a 0 gauge screw is 1 16 of an inch in diameter 1 is 5 64 of an inch a 2 is 3 32 of an inch and so on.
White screws roofing screws stainless steel sheet metal screws 1 2 in sheet metal screws screws washers 2 1 2 metal stud related products 9 x 1 1 2 in.
Self drilling screws also called teks have a tip that resembles a drill and often have spaced threads like sheet metal screws.
These sizes were standardized based on sizes already commonly in use in the market.
Lay the screw next to a ruler or measuring tape and hold it steady.
In a single time saving operation these screws drill tap and fasten.
Grainger offers a huge selection of sheet metal screws for your hvac and other metalwork projects.
For example a screw listed as 8 32 x 1 has a diameter of size 8 contains 32 threads per inch and is one inch 2 5 cm long.
Drill bit size inch 0 80 3 64in 1 64.
A number 6 size sheet metal screws teks screws drywall screws particle board screws wood screws u drive screws.
Do not use self drilling screws in blind holes holes that do not pass through the material.
Sizes of 4 40 to 3 8 16 are common.
Sheet metal screw to drill bit size table screw size drill bit size 2 3 32in 4 1 8in 6 5 32in 8 3 16in 10 13 64in 12 1 4in 1 4in 9 32in 5 16in 21 64in 3 8in 25 64in.
Sheet metal screw size is commonly given using a series of three numbers which represent the diameter thread count and length of each screw.
Steel hardened steel low carbon steel and stainless steel give sheet metal screws long lasting durability.
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