Shop Floor Charts

3/8-16 Tap Drill Size

Use a 5/16" drill for a 3/8-16 UNC tap — .3125" (7.94 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
5/16-24 UNFI.2720
3/8-24 UNFQ.3320

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