Shop Floor Charts

1/2-20 Tap Drill Size

Use a 29/64" drill for a 1/2-20 UNF tap — .4531" (11.51 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
1/2-13 UNC27/64.4219
9/16-12 UNC31/64.4844

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