#4-48 UNF tap drill size
#42 drill — 0.0935 in / 2.37 mm (68% thread)
Major Ø 0.1120 in · 48 threads per inch · fine series. The chart pick targets 75% thread; nearby standard drills:
| Drill | Decimal (in) | mm | Thread % |
|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | 0.0960 | 2.44 | 59% |
| 3/32 | 0.0938 | 2.38 | 67% |
| #42 | 0.0935 | 2.37 | 68% |
| #43 | 0.0890 | 2.26 | 85% |
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: #4-40 UNC
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