Shop Floor Charts

9/16-18 Tap Drill Size

Use a 33/64" drill for a 9/16-18 UNF tap — .5156" (13.10 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
9/16-12 UNC31/64.4844
5/8-11 UNC17/32.5312

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