Shop Floor Charts

1/2-13 Tap Drill Size

Use a 27/64" drill for a 1/2-13 UNC tap — .4219" (10.72 mm).

This drill gives roughly 75% thread, the standard for cut taps. For a form (roll) tap use the larger drill from the tap maker's chart.

Nearby taps

TapDrillDecimal
7/16-20 UNF25/64.3906
1/2-20 UNF29/64.4531

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