19/32" drill size
A 19/32 in drill is 0.5938 in (15.08 mm). It sits between 37/64 in and 39/64 in in the fractional series; the nearest metric drill is 15.1 mm.
19/32" at a glance
Decimal, metric and the nearest sizes in the other series.
Nearest metric drills
Metric drills step by 0.05 mm below 3 mm and by 0.1 mm from 3 mm. Difference is metric minus inch size.
| Metric drill | Inch | Difference | In inches | Hole |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.0 mm | 0.5906" | −0.081 mm | −0.0032" | Smaller |
| 15.1 mm | 0.5945" | +0.019 mm | +0.0007" | Larger |
Nearby inch drills
The next size down and up in each inch series, so you can pick a substitute from the drawer.
Threads a 19/32" drill can tap
No thread in the tap tables on this site falls between 55 and 85 % thread with this drill, so it is not a useful tap drill for them. Drills this size are mostly used for clearance, pilot and pin holes.
Clearance for screws and bolts
Bolts and screws a 19/32" hole clears, with the diametral clearance and the gap each side. Metric sizes are compared with ISO 273.
| Fastener | Diameter | Clearance | Per side | ISO 273, metric only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M14 bolt | 14 mm | 1.08 mm | 0.54 mm | Close fit (close 15, normal 15.5 mm) |
| 9/16" bolt | 0.5625" | 0.0312" | 0.0156" | – |
Inch clearance is the drill size minus the basic major diameter. A drilled hole usually cuts slightly oversize.
Fractional drill index
Every size in the series, holes drawn to scale.
Common questions
What size is a 19/32 in drill?
A 19/32 in drill is 0.5938 in, which is 15.08 mm (15.0812 mm exactly).
What is the metric equivalent of a 19/32 in drill?
The nearest metric drill is 15.1 mm, 0.019 mm larger. The other close size is 15.0 mm.
What does a 19/32 in drill clear?
It clears a 9/16" bolt with 0.0312" total clearance (0.0156" per side).