# #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 drill data

- Series: Number drill
- Decimal: 0.0380 in
- Metric: 0.97 mm (0.9652 mm exact)
- Nearest metric drill: 0.95 mm (−0.015 mm)
- Nearest fractional: 1/32" (0.0312 in)

## Nearest metric drills

| Metric drill | Inch | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 mm | 0.0374 | −0.015 mm |
| 1.0 mm | 0.0394 | +0.035 mm |

## Nearby inch drills

| Drill | Series | Inch | mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/32" | Fractional | 0.0312 | 0.79 |
| #63 | Number | 0.0370 | 0.94 |
| #62 | Number | 0.0380 | 0.97 |
| #61 | Number | 0.0390 | 0.99 |
| 3/64" | Fractional | 0.0469 | 1.19 |
| Letter A | Letter | 0.2340 | 5.94 |


## FAQ

**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.

Source page: https://machinistcharts.com/drill-size/number-62/
Updated: 2026-10-06
Publisher: MachinistCharts (https://machinistcharts.com)