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:
| #4 |
Designed for small crafts, jewelry boxes, attaching hinges, etc. Very light duty. Available in 3/8" to 3/4". |
| #6 |
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" |
| #8 |
General furniture construction, cabinets, light construction; good all purpose. From 5/8" to 4". |
| #10 |
General construction, heavy duty furniture, outdoor projects, decks, lawn furniture, boat building, etc. Available in 3/4" to 4". |
| #12 |
For heavy duty construction, hanging solid core doors, etc. Available in 3/4" to 4". |
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.
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