UNC Unified Coarse Thread · ANSI/ASME B1.1
#2 - 56 UNC Thread: Pitch, Tap Drill & Dimensions
#2 - 56 UNC is a UNC Unified Coarse Thread (ANSI/ASME B1.1) size, with a major diameter of 2.184 mm, 56 threads per inch (0.453 mm pitch). The tap drill is 1.78 mm.
| Major Diameter (inch) | 0.086 |
|---|---|
| Major Diameter (mm) | 2.184 |
| Tapping Drill Size (mm) | 1.78 |
| TPI | 56 |
| Pitch (mm) | 0.453 |
| Flank angle | 60° |
Common questions
What size drill do I use to tap #2 - 56 UNC?
Use a 1.78 drill. This is the standard tap drill for #2 - 56 UNC; for hard materials or deep threads a slightly larger drill reduces tapping torque.
What is the pitch of #2 - 56 UNC?
The pitch of #2 - 56 UNC is 0.453, meaning the thread advances that distance in one full turn.
Where can I find other UNC Unified Coarse Thread sizes?
The full UNC Unified Coarse Thread table, with every size and a live filter, is on its standard page, and the Thread Finder searches all 73 standards at once.
Reference values; computed values use the ISO basic profile. Verify against the current standard before production use.