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Tap Drill Calculator

Look up recommended tapping drills or estimate a metric drill from major diameter and pitch.

Thread standard

Recommended tap drill

M21.82 mm

5/64 in nearest fractional drill

Nominal thread
M2
Pitch
0.4 mm
Tap drill diameter
1.82 mm
Nearest fraction
5/64 in

Reference values are preferred. The metric estimate uses major diameter minus pitch and should be checked against the tap manufacturer’s recommendation for the material and desired thread engagement.