# 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" drill data

- Series: Fractional drill
- Decimal: 0.5938 in
- Metric: 15.08 mm (15.0812 mm exact)
- Nearest metric drill: 15.1 mm (+0.019 mm)

## Nearest metric drills

| Metric drill | Inch | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 15.0 mm | 0.5906 | −0.081 mm |
| 15.1 mm | 0.5945 | +0.019 mm |

## Nearby inch drills

| Drill | Series | Inch | mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Number | 0.2280 | 5.79 |
| Letter Z | Letter | 0.4130 | 10.49 |
| 37/64" | Fractional | 0.5781 | 14.68 |
| 19/32" | Fractional | 0.5938 | 15.08 |
| 39/64" | Fractional | 0.6094 | 15.48 |

## Clearance

| Fastener | Diameter | Clearance | Per side | ISO 273 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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" | – |


## FAQ

**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).

Source page: https://machinistcharts.com/drill-size/19-32-inch/
Updated: 2026-10-06
Publisher: MachinistCharts (https://machinistcharts.com)