10.6 mm Drill Size
metric drill
10.6 mm 0.4173 in 10.60 mm
A 10.6 mm drill measures 0.4173 in. It taps 3 threads in this chart.
What a 10.6 mm drill taps
Every thread this drill cuts between 50% and 85% of thread, deepest first. Outside that band it is the wrong drill for the job, so nothing below that line is listed.
| Thread | % thread | Chart drill | Chart % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2-13 | 82.8% | 27/64″ | 78.2% |
| M12 x 1.5 | 71.9% | 10.5 mm | 77.0% |
| M12 x 1.75 | 61.6% | 10.2 mm | 79.2% |
Other jobs for a 10.6 mm
- Hard-material tap drill
- The size to use in stainless or tool steel for M12 x 1.75, where it leaves a shallower thread than the standard drill and cuts tapping torque.
Drills either side
10.6 mm drill: common questions
What size is a 10.6 mm drill?
0.4173 inches, which is 10.60 mm. It is a metric drill.
What can I tap with a 10.6 mm drill?
3 threads: 1/2-13 at 82.8%, M12 x 1.5 at 71.9%, M12 x 1.75 at 61.6%.
What drill is next to a 10.6 mm?
Down: 10.5 mm at 0.4134 in. Up: 10.7 mm at 0.4213 in.