# 6201 bearing dimensions

A 6201 bearing is 12 mm bore × 32 mm outside diameter × 10 mm wide (0.472 × 1.260 × 0.394 in). The sealed version is 6201-2RS; the shielded version is 6201-ZZ.

## 6201 data

- Type: deep groove ball bearing, 62 series (light)
- Bore d: 12 mm (0.4724 in)
- Outside diameter D: 32 mm (1.2598 in)
- Width B: 10 mm (0.3937 in)
- Bore code: 01 = 12 mm (codes 00 to 03 are fixed: 10, 12, 15 and 17 mm)
- Sealed: 6201-2RS; shielded: 6201-ZZ; open: 6201

## Designations by maker

| Maker | Sealed | Shielded |
|---|---|---|
| SKF | 6201-2RSH | 6201-2Z |
| FAG (Schaeffler) | 6201-2RSR | 6201-2ZR |
| NSK | 6201DDU | 6201ZZ |
| NTN | 6201LLU | 6201ZZ |
| Koyo (JTEKT) | 6201-2RS | 6201ZZ |
| Timken | 6201-2RS | see catalogue |

## Same 12 mm bore, other series

| Bearing | Series | OD mm | Width mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6801 | thin-section | 21 | 5 |
| 6901 | thin-section | 24 | 6 |
| 6001 | extra-light | 28 | 8 |
| 6201 | light | 32 | 10 |
| 6301 | medium | 37 | 12 |


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

## FAQ

**What size is a 6201 bearing?**
12 mm bore, 32 mm outside diameter and 10 mm wide, which is 0.472 × 1.260 × 0.394 in.

**What does 2RS mean on a 6201 bearing?**
6201-2RS has rubber contact seals on both sides. 6201-ZZ (also written 6201-2Z) has metal shields on both sides. Both have the same 12 × 32 × 10 mm dimensions.

**Is 6201-2RS the same as 6201-ZZ?**
They are the same size and interchangeable in a housing. The sealed 6201-2RS keeps out fine dirt and water better; the shielded 6201-ZZ runs with less friction.

**What is the SKF equivalent of 6201-2RS?**
SKF writes it 6201-2RSH; FAG 6201-2RSR, NSK 6201DDU, NTN 6201LLU and Koyo 6201-2RS. Check the maker's catalogue for the exact seal type.

**What does the number 6201 mean?**
6 is the deep groove ball bearing type, 2 is the light dimension series, and 01 = 12 mm (codes 00 to 03 are fixed: 10, 12, 15 and 17 mm).

**Which bearings have the same bore as 6201?**
6801, 6901, 6001, 6301 also have a 12 mm bore, with different outside diameters and widths.

Source page: https://machinistcharts.com/bearing/6201/
Updated: 2026-10-06
Publisher: MachinistCharts (https://machinistcharts.com)