UNC — Unified coarse

#1-64 UNC

Tap drill #53 for a #1-64 UNC thread — major Ø 1.854 mm, pitch 0.397 mm (64 TPI).

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#53

1.51 mm · ≈67% thread

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Thread form & key diameters

Dimensions

Designation	#1-64 UNC
Major (outside) diameter	1.854 mm · 0.073"
Pitch	0.397 mm · 64 TPI
Pitch diameter	1.596 mm · 0.0629"
Minor diameter (external)	1.367 mm · 0.0538"
Minor diameter (internal)	1.425 mm · 0.0561"
Recommended tap drill	#53 · 1.51 mm · ≈67% thread
Clearance hole	Close #43 · Normal #37 · Loose #29 — nominal + 1/64" / 1/32" / 1/16" to the nearest standard drill (common shop practice).
Socket key (across flats)	1/16"

Close #43 · Normal #37 · Loose #29 — nominal + 1/64" / 1/32" / 1/16" to the nearest standard drill (common shop practice).

What tap drill do I need for #1-64 UNC?

For a #1-64 UNC thread, drill the hole with a #53 tap drill (1.51 mm) before tapping. That produces roughly 67% thread engagement, the usual target for a strong, tappable hole. The mating bolt has a major diameter of 1.854 mm and a pitch of 0.397 mm (64 TPI).

To pass a #1-64 UNC bolt through a part rather than thread it, use a clearance hole: Close #43 · Normal #37 · Loose #29 — nominal + 1/64" / 1/32" / 1/16" to the nearest standard drill (common shop practice)..

All values are generated from the standard thread formulas (ISO 68-1 / ASME B1.1) and published standard tables — not hand-entered. See the full reference.

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Other #1 threads

#1-72 UNFTap #53Ø 1.854 mm · pitch 0.353 mm

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