Screw Size Chart
Screw Size Comparisons
It’s often difficult to get an idea of the relative sizes of some of the various screws we carry.
The following guidelines may help you select the proper size:
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#4
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Designed for
small crafts, jewelry boxes, attaching hinges, etc. Very light
duty. Available in 3/8” to 3/4”.
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#6
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Small crafts,
hinges and drawer slides, children’s furniture, toys, light
duty jigs and fixtures, etc. Light duty, available in 1/2” to 1-1/2”
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#8
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General furniture
construction, cabinets, light construction; good all purpose.
From 5/8” to 4”.
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#10
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General construction,
heavy duty furniture, outdoor projects, decks, lawn furniture,
boat building, etc. Available in 3/4” to 4”.
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#12
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For heavy duty
construction, hanging solid core doors, etc. Available in
3/4” to 4”.
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Note: Due to the fact that different monitors display graphics
at different resolutions and sizes, the above graphic is for comparison
purposes only. Sizes displayed are not necessarily indicative of
real screw sizes.