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M6 × 0.75 tap-drill size

The cutting-tap recommendation and thread dimensions for M6 × 0.75.

RECOMMENDED CUTTING-TAP DRILLØ 5.3 mmFor M6 × 0.75 · Alpha / Sterling
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Basic major diameter
6 mm
Pitch
0.75 mm
Thread family
Metric threads · Fine
Thread form
60° · parallel

What this measurement means

The recommended 5.3 mm hole is a drilling dimension. The thread’s 6 mm basic major diameter describes a different part of the thread geometry. The interactive chart can centre either one while retaining the full designation.

This recommendation is attached to M6 × 0.75 in the source data. It is not inferred from the closest drill size or calculated from a diameter-minus-pitch estimate.

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For cutting taps

Recommendations vary with material, engagement and tool. These values are transcribed from the Alpha / Sterling chart, not calculated by subtracting pitch. They are not intended for forming taps. A nearby catalogue drill is a dimensional comparison, not a substitute recommendation.

Other pitches at this diameter

These entries share a basic major diameter. Their pitches and tapping recommendations remain distinct.

6 mm basic major diameter · 2 references
Thread & major diameterTap drill Open on chart ↗
M6 × 1Basic major Ø 6 mm · coarse
Ø 5 mm
M6 × 0.75Basic major Ø 6 mm · fine
Ø 5.3 mm

Sources & scope

Data edition 1.0. Values come from the reference sources below. SizeAxis is a selected reference catalogue; it does not certify manufactured dimensions or thread compatibility.

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