Thread Tap Drill Size & Depth Calculator

Find recommended drill bit diameters for cutting and roll-forming (fluteless) taps and calculate total drilling depth for blind holes according to DIN 336 / ISO standards.

Results

Thread Major Dia D / Pitch P—
Cut Tap Drill Size— mm
Form (Roll) Tap Drill Size— mm
Estimated Thread %— %
Rec. Total Drill Depth— mm
Drill Point Allowance— mm

Formulas

Cut Tap Drill: Dhole ≈ D - P

Form Tap Drill: Dform ≈ D - 0.5 × P

Blind Hole Depth: Ltotal = Lthread + Chip Clearance + 0.3 × Ddrill