Imperial Socket Sizes

Six Point Standard Sockets (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 1)

What are the 3 socket sizes?

Socket Drive Sizes Metric and Standard (SAE) sockets come in three available drive sizes: 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, and 1/2 inch. The measurement refers to the size of the square used to attach the to socket to a wrench or a ratchet.

Are metric and imperial sockets the same?

Metric sockets use imperial-sized drivers and the drive dimensions follow in US sizes, such as 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, ¾. This means you can use the sockets whether it's metric or SAE. Logically, smaller sockets would use smaller drive sizes, and larger sockets use larger drive sizes.

What is the difference between metric and imperial socket sets?

A simple rule is that if the bolt has lines on its head then it's considered imperial. If it's got numbers on the head then it's metric and the higher the number, the stronger the bolt. Another notable difference is that metric fasteners are coarser than their imperial counterparts.

Are 3/4 and 19mm the same?

19mm = 3/4 inch. 20mm = 25/32 inch. 21mm = just over 13/16 inch. 22mm = almost 7/8 inch.

How do I know what size socket I have?

It's important to note that socket sizes are actually given in two measurements, namely: The size of the drive socket (the part that attaches to the socket wrench). These are always given in imperial measurements, and will usually be either 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" or 1".

What is a 1 inch socket in metric?

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

What does SAE stand for in measurement?

Standard American English and the Metric System Today, measuring in feet and inches is part of the Standard American English (SAE) or Imperial units of measurement, along with volumes like gallons and fluid ounces and weights like pounds.

What size is a 7/8 socket in metric?

Bolt Diameter	Metric	Standard
1/2"	19mm	3/4"
9/16"	21mm	13/16"
	22mm	7/8"
5/8"	24mm	15/16"

What are the 3 types of sockets?

Three types of sockets are supported:

• Stream sockets allow processes to communicate using TCP. A stream socket provides bidirectional, reliable, sequenced, and unduplicated flow of data with no record boundaries.
• Datagram sockets allow processes to use UDP to communicate. ...
• Raw sockets provide access to ICMP.

Are SAE and imperial the same?

SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) is generally Imperial Sizes.

What is the difference between imperial and standard?

The only difference between the imperial system and the U.S. system is in volume measurements. Not only are the number of ounces in pints, quarts, and gallons all larger in the imperial system, the size of one fluid ounce is also different, as shown in the table in Table 7.

Can I use a 3/4 socket instead of a 19mm?

No, there's no need to get a 19mm socket, and it will present no difference in performance just because the number on the side is different.

What size is a 19 mm in standard?

SAE Size	Metric Size	Inches Decimal
11/16″		0.688
	18mm	0.709
23/32″		0.719
	19mm	0.748

What is a 19mm socket in inches?

SAE	Metric	Inch
23/32"		0.719
	19mm	0.748
3/4"		0.75
25/32"		0.781

What are the 3 common sizes of ratchets?

Available with different drive sizes — 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch and 3/8 inch — to operate different size sockets. Most operate with a geared drive; those with a higher tooth count let you operate the tool with a smaller swinging motion, which is useful when there's little room to move the handle.

What is a 10mm socket in standard?

So what is a 10mm socket equivalent? The equivalent imperial size of a 10mm socket is a 3/8 socket. Imperial sizes are known as SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) or Standard.

What are the different types of sockets?

Quick Check

• Common Types of Socket and Their Uses.
• Hex Sockets.
• Spark Plug Sockets.
• Impact Sockets.
• Universal Joints Sockets.
• Insulated Sockets.
• Socket Bits.
• Pass-Through Sockets.

Is 10mm the same as 3 8?

A 10mm thread has an outside diameter of 10mm. A 3/8 inch British Standard Pipe (BSP) thread has an outside diameter of 16.662mm, or a little less than 2/3 inch.

Why is there no 16mm wrench?

16mm and 18mm nuts / bolts are most commonly found on American vehicles that converted to metric hardware, and not import vehicles designed with metric hardware. So, you don't find them in most basic wrench / socket sets.