#32 Drill Size
number drill
#32 0.116 in 2.95 mm
A #32 drill measures 0.116 in. It taps 3 threads in this chart.
What a #32 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.5 x 0.6 | 71.1% | 2.9 mm | 77.0% |
| #6-40 | 67.7% | #33 | 77.0% |
| #6-32 | 54.2% | #36 | 77.6% |
Other jobs for a #32
- Form-tap hole
- The published roll-tap hole for #5-44. A form tap displaces metal instead of cutting it, so it needs this larger hole.
- Clearance hole
- The through hole a bolt passes in, not a tapped hole: loose fit for #2-56, normal fit for #3-48, loose fit for #2-64, normal fit for #3-56. See the clearance hole chart.
Drills either side
#32 drill: common questions
What size is a #32 drill?
0.116 inches, which is 2.95 mm. It is a number drill.
What can I tap with a #32 drill?
3 threads: M3.5 x 0.6 at 71.1%, #6-40 at 67.7%, #6-32 at 54.2%.
Is a #32 drill used for clearance holes?
Yes: loose fit for #2-56, normal fit for #3-48, loose fit for #2-64, normal fit for #3-56. A clearance hole is not tapped; the bolt passes through it.
What drill is next to a #32?
Down: 2.9 mm at 0.1142 in. Up: 2.95 mm at 0.1161 in.