#62 drill size
A #62 drill is 0.0380 in (0.97 mm). It sits between #63 and #61 in the number series; the nearest metric drill is 0.95 mm.
#62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.95 mm | 0.0374" | −0.015 mm | −0.0006" | Smaller |
| 1.0 mm | 0.0394" | +0.035 mm | +0.0014" | 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 #62 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.
Number drill index
Every size in the series, holes drawn to scale.
Common questions
What size is a #62 drill?
A #62 drill is 0.0380 in, which is 0.97 mm (0.9652 mm exactly).
What is the metric equivalent of a #62 drill?
The nearest metric drill is 0.95 mm, 0.015 mm smaller. The other close size is 1.0 mm.
Which fractional drill is closest to #62?
1/32 in (0.0312 in) is the closest, 0.0067 in smaller.