What size hole do I drill for a M6 bolt?

Metric Threads
Thread Drill size for tapping standard metric threads Clearance hole
M4 3.3 4.5
M5 4.2 5.5
M6 5 6.6
M8 6.8 9

What size is M6 in mm?

6 mm
Metric threads are used outside of the USA, and commonly in products by HP and other global entities. You can identify an M6 screw by measuring the diameter with a ruler. It’ll be 6 mm, or slightly more than 7/32 inches (0.228″).

What is a 6 mm drill bit?

6mm is 0.2362198 inches. 15/64 is 0.234 inches. That’s about as close as you can get in fractions.

How do you drill a 6mm bolt?

How wide is an M6 thread?

Thread Geometry – Metric Coarse
Thread Major Diameter Pitch Diameter
M4 4.0 3.545
M4.5 4.5 4.013
M5 5.0 4.480
M6 6.0 5.350

Is a 1/4 drill bit 6mm?

Ultra-sharp 1/4″ (6mm) brad-point bit with depth collar included.

What size drill bit is 6.5 mm?

0.2559
Standard metric drill bit sizes
Drill size Diameter (in)
6.5 mm 0.2559
6.6 mm 0.2598
6.7 mm 0.2638
6.8 mm 0.2677

What can I use instead of a 5/16 drill bit?

5/16 converts to 10/32. Assuming your bit set is that granular, the next larger size is 11/32, and the next smallest size is 9/32. Those aren’t necessarily common sizes, however. The next size up in x/16 would be 6/16, which is 3/8.

How do I know what size my drill bit is?

Typical drill bits have markings somewhere on the shank above the threads. It’s small, but it usually has the drill-bit diameter stamped into the metal; the number is written in fractions. For example, the markings may read: 1/4-inch, 3/6-inch or 25/32.

What size is number 7 drill bit?

0.2010 inches
A number 7 drill bit is 0.2010 inches. As a fraction, the 0.2010 decimal is 201/1000.

What can I use if I don’t have a 3/8 drill bit?

If it’s UNF 3/8 24TPI, you need 1/24″ smaller drill, which means a 0.3333″. 21/64″ would be slightly under, 11/32″ slightly over. A letter R drill would probably be “perfect”, a letter Q drill is about a thou under.

What size is a #6 drill bit?

3/32″
Drill Bit Sizes For Pre-Drilling For Screws Most Commonly Used Sizes In Bold
Screw Size Pilot hole size for hardwoods* Pilot hole size for softwood**
#6 3/32″ 5/64″
#7 3/32″ 5/64″
#8 1/8″ 3/32″
#9 1/8″ 3/32″

What size hole should I drill?

“You want a drill bit that’s big enough to drill a hole in the wall, and easy to push the anchor in with your thumb,” Donahue explains. “You don’t want to have to force it in there. The drill bit should be the same size as the body of the anchor you’re using.”

What size screws 6mm plug?

Screw Gauge, Metric, Size, Clearance Holes, Pilot Holes & Wall Plugs
Gauge Metric equiv. Masonry plug size
4 3.0mm Yellow (5mm hole)
6 3.5mm Red (6mm hole)
8 4.0mm Red (6mm hole) or Brown (7mm hole)
10 5.0mm Brown (7mm hole)