What sizes are in a socket set?
Socket set sizes
- 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″.
- The size of the socket head (the part that fits over or into a fastener).
What does socket size refer to?
Socket sizes are determined by the size of the socket head and the size of the drive socket. An example of a typical socket size is a 13mm socket with ¼” drive. Although socket heads are available in both metric and imperial sizes, the ‘drive socket’ size of a socket is always imperial.
What are the sizes of 1/4 inch drive socket set?
1/4 Inch Square Drive: Six Point Standard Sockets (5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2) Six Point Metric Sockets (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Are all sockets the same size?
There are different sizes, types, and even measurement units for sockets.
What is a 12mm socket in standard?
12mm. Just short of 1/2 Inch. 0.47244 Inches.
What are the most common sizes of sockets?
Metric Socket Sizes Chart
| 3/8″ Drive | 1/4″ Drive | 1/2″ Drive |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 4.5mm | 9mm |
| 7mm | 5mm | 10mm |
| 8mm | 5.5mm | 11mm |
| 9mm | 6mm | 12mm |
What does a 1/4 drive mean in a socket?
Drive sizes Everywhere in the world these sizes are given in inches – even when the sockets are metric. 1/4 inch – Used for smaller sockets and precision work. Useful for dismantling individual components on the bench. 3/8 inch – The middle sized, and in my opinion, most useful size for general use on a car.
When should I use 1/2 inch drive?
1/2 inch – 1/2″ sockets are generally used for nuts and bolts from around 10mm and up. A 1/2″ drive socket can apply enough force to undo all nuts on a car. There are also 3/4″ and 1″ ratchets but these are used on trucks, tanks and industrial machinery.
How much torque can a 1/2 breaker bar take?
150 ft-lbs will break a 3/8″ drive usually and about 300 ft-lbs will break a 1/2″ drive. These are on regular breaker bars that are partially hollow and have the little ball in the space of the head to hold the socket. A SOLID 1/2″ heat treated impact rated drive anvil will go up to about 1200 ft-lbs.
What’s equivalent to a 13 mm socket?
Standard / Metric Wrench Conversion Chart
| Bolt Diameter | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4″ | 7/16″ | 11mm |
| 5/16″ | 1/2″ | 13mm |
| 3/8″ | 9/16″ | 14mm |
| 7/16″ | 5/8″ | 16mm |