What size hole do you drill for a 1/4 pipe tap?

What size hole do you drill for a 1/4 pipe tap?

Tap Size Drill Size Tap and Drill Set ------------ ---------------- -------------------------- 1/4" NPT Tap 7/16" Drill Bit 1/4" NPT Tap and Drill Set 3/8" NPT Tap 37/64" Drill Bit 3/8" NPT Tap and Drill Set 1/2" NPT Tap 23/32" Drill Bit 1/2" NPT Tap and Drill Set 3/4" NPT Tap 59/64" Drill Bit 3/4" NPT Tap and Drill Set

What size drill bit do I use for a 1/4 20 tap?

For a 1/4-20 bolt, the optimal drill bit size is #7 or 13/64th.