#4-40 UNC tap drill size

#43 drill — 0.0890 in / 2.26 mm (71% thread)

Major Ø 0.1120 in · 40 threads per inch · coarse series. The chart pick targets 75% thread; nearby standard drills:

DrillDecimal (in)mmThread %
#420.09352.3757%
#430.08902.2671%
#440.08602.1880%
#450.08202.0892%

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, fine series: #4-48 UNF