Counterbored Holes Dimensions (imperial)

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Counterbored Holes — Imperial Dimensions

Select a USA socket-head cap screw diameter to retrieve the recommended counterbore, countersink, and clearance-hole dimensions. The complete reference table remains available below.

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Choose the nominal screw diameter used in the assembly.

Counterbore cross-section

Recommended dimensions

Values update instantly from the selected screw diameter.

Screw diameter
Counterbore diameter
Counterbore depth
Countersink diameter
Normal-fit clearance
Close-fit clearance

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USA Socket-Head Cap Screws

All dimensions are imperial.

Screw diameter Counterbore diameter Counterbore depth Countersink diameter Clearance diameter
Normal fit
Clearance diameter
Close fit

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