Shop Floor Charts

1/4-28 Tap Drill Size

Use a #3 drill for a 1/4-28 UNF tap — .2130" (5.41 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
1/4-20 UNC#7.2010
5/16-18 UNCF.2570

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