# 6005 bearing dimensions

A 6005 bearing is 25 mm bore × 47 mm outside diameter × 12 mm wide (0.984 × 1.850 × 0.472 in). The sealed version is 6005-2RS; the shielded version is 6005-ZZ.

## 6005 data

- Type: deep groove ball bearing, 60 series (extra-light)
- Bore d: 25 mm (0.9843 in)
- Outside diameter D: 47 mm (1.8504 in)
- Width B: 12 mm (0.4724 in)
- Bore code: 05 × 5 = 25 mm (from 04 up, multiply by 5)
- Sealed: 6005-2RS; shielded: 6005-ZZ; open: 6005

## Designations by maker

| Maker | Sealed | Shielded |
|---|---|---|
| SKF | 6005-2RSH | 6005-2Z |
| FAG (Schaeffler) | 6005-2RSR | 6005-2ZR |
| NSK | 6005DDU | 6005ZZ |
| NTN | 6005LLU | 6005ZZ |
| Koyo (JTEKT) | 6005-2RS | 6005ZZ |
| Timken | 6005-2RS | see catalogue |

## Same 25 mm bore, other series

| Bearing | Series | OD mm | Width mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6805 | thin-section | 37 | 7 |
| 6905 | thin-section | 42 | 9 |
| 6005 | extra-light | 47 | 12 |
| 6205 | light | 52 | 15 |
| 6305 | medium | 62 | 17 |


Load ratings and speed limits vary by maker: take them from the manufacturer's catalogue.

## FAQ

**What size is a 6005 bearing?**
25 mm bore, 47 mm outside diameter and 12 mm wide, which is 0.984 × 1.850 × 0.472 in.

**What does 2RS mean on a 6005 bearing?**
6005-2RS has rubber contact seals on both sides. 6005-ZZ (also written 6005-2Z) has metal shields on both sides. Both have the same 25 × 47 × 12 mm dimensions.

**Is 6005-2RS the same as 6005-ZZ?**
They are the same size and interchangeable in a housing. The sealed 6005-2RS keeps out fine dirt and water better; the shielded 6005-ZZ runs with less friction.

**What is the SKF equivalent of 6005-2RS?**
SKF writes it 6005-2RSH; FAG 6005-2RSR, NSK 6005DDU, NTN 6005LLU and Koyo 6005-2RS. Check the maker's catalogue for the exact seal type.

**What does the number 6005 mean?**
6 is the deep groove ball bearing type, 0 is the extra-light dimension series, and 05 × 5 = 25 mm (from 04 up, multiply by 5).

**Which bearings have the same bore as 6005?**
6805, 6905, 6205, 6305 also have a 25 mm bore, with different outside diameters and widths.

Source page: https://machinistcharts.com/bearing/6005/
Updated: 2026-10-06
Publisher: MachinistCharts (https://machinistcharts.com)