Shop Floor Charts

5/16-18 Tap Drill Size

Use a F drill for a 5/16-18 UNC tap — .2570" (6.53 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
1/4-28 UNF#3.2130
5/16-24 UNFI.2720

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