#12-28 UNF tap drill size

#14 drill — 0.1820 in / 4.62 mm (73% thread)

Major Ø 0.2160 in · 28 threads per inch · fine series. The chart pick targets 75% thread; nearby standard drills:

DrillDecimal (in)mmThread %
#130.18504.7067%
#140.18204.6273%
#150.18004.5778%
#160.17704.5084%

Cut taps only — roll-form taps need a larger hole. 65–75% suits general work; drop toward 55% in tough material. Verify before you cut.

Same size, coarse series: #12-24 UNC