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The Essential Socket Size Chart for Every Toolbox
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The Essential Socket Size Chart for Every Toolbox

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Navigating between metric and imperial socket sizes can be challenging. To simplify your work, here's a concise cross-reference chart to help you find the right socket quickly. Metric to Imperial Socket Conversion Chart Metric Size (mm) Closest Imperial Size (inches) 4 5/32 5 3/16 6 1/4 7 9/32 8 5/16 10 3/8 11 7/16 12 15/32 13 1/2 14 9/16 15 19/32 16 5/8 17 11/16 18 23/32 19 3/4 21 13/16 22 7/8 24 15/16 25 1 For a more detailed chart, check this comprehensive guide: Socket Size Chart (Metric-Imperial Values). Quality Socket Sets Available Ensure you have the right tools for the job. Explore our range of socket sets: View our collection. Having a comprehensive socket set ensures you're prepared for any task, whether you're working with metric or imperial fasteners. For more information on spanner sizes and their applications, check out our Quick Guide to Spanner Sizes. Equip yourself with the right tools to make your work efficient and hassle-free.

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Spanner Sizes: Your Quick Guide to Getting the Right Fit
Hand Tools

Spanner Sizes: Your Quick Guide to Getting the Right Fit

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Choosing the right spanner size doesn’t need to be a headache. Whether you're working with a metric or imperial (AF) setup, this quick guide will have you matching spanners to bolts in no time!

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Timing Belts: Measuring Made Easy
Measurement

Timing Belts: Measuring Made Easy

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Learn how to measure a synchronous timing belt with our easy guide. Discover how to find the pitch, tooth profile, length, and width for the perfect fit. Avoid costly mistakes and keep your machinery running smoothly. Check out helpful tips, product links

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A Quick Metric-Imperial Fastener Cheat Sheet
Fasteners

A Quick Metric-Imperial Fastener Cheat Sheet

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Check out our quick guide to fasteners, providing key information and tips for choosing the best fastener sizes for your needs.

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How to Identify and Measure Synchronous (Timing) Belts
Measurement

How to Identify and Measure Synchronous (Timing) Belts

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Refer to these handy tips the next time you need to identify and order a synchronous belt.

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How to Identify and Measure V Belts
Measurement

How to Identify and Measure V Belts

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Refer to these handy tips the next time you need to measure your classical, cogged and narrow-section V belts (with or without a measuring device).

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Socket Size Chart (Metric-Imperial Equivalents)
Hand Tools

Socket Size Chart (Metric-Imperial Equivalents)

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For your convenience, here is a simplified chart of socket sizes including a cross-reference table of hex sockets across flats (and possible drive sizes) their metric (SI) and imperial (US decimal / fractional inches) values.

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Understanding Basic Diameters in Tapping Drill Sizes
Drill Sizes

Understanding Basic Diameters in Tapping Drill Sizes

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A quick note on major, minor and effective diameters.

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