What are the sizes of flathead screwdrivers?
Flathead screwdrivers range in size from mere millimeters up to bigger fractions of an inch. Two measurements are noted for each screwdriver: the length of the shaft and the width of the head. Examples of flat head screwdriver sizes in inches include 3/32 by 1 1/2, 3/16 by 1 1/2, 1/8 by 4, 3/16 by 4, and 1/4 by 4.
What is the most common flathead screwdriver size?
The most common sizes are #2 and #1, #2 for standard screw sizes, #1 for “miniature”. Then there are the jeweler-size screws. With slot head screwdrivers it’s even simpler, the blades are measured in fractions of an inch.
How do you size a screwdriver?
How to Figure out Screwdriver Size
- Check the package. Match your screw size with your screwdriver size.
- Look at the head of your screw.
- Measure your standard blade screw head slot.
- Use a screwdriver with parallel sides for wooden screws.
- Use special screwdrivers to install screws in awkward spaces.
What size is a #3 Phillips screwdriver?
Size: 5/16 in.
How big is a flathead screwdriver in inches?
Flathead screwdrivers range in size from mere millimeters up to bigger fractions of an inch. Two measurements are noted for each screwdriver: the length of the shaft and the width of the head. Examples of flat head screwdriver sizes in inches include 3/32 by 1 1/2, 3/16 by 1 1/2, 1/8 by 4, 3/16 by 4, and 1/4 by 4.
What are the dimensions of a Phillips screwdriver?
Phillips Screwdriver Sizes Phillips # Tip Width (Metric) Fits Screw Sizes #0000 1 mm #000 1.5 mm #00 2 mm #0 2.5 mm 0-1
What kind of screwdriver do you use for slotted screws?
A slotted screw is one of many kinds of screws including the equally-common Phillips head and the somewhat less common square head. There are also hex screws that require a six-sided driver known as a hex wrench or an Allen wrench. Slotted screwdrivers work best when they fit appropriately into the slot of the screw.
What kind of screwdriver is a square drive?
The Robertson drive is commonly referred to as a square drive and is very popular in both electrical and construction fields. Like the Phillips screwdrivers, Robertson drives also make use of a numbering system.