Premium HSS Number Drill Bits (#1 to #50)
Sizes range from #1 through #50, with each size sold in a pack of 12 using the dropdown selector.
Premium quality number size / wire gauge drill bits built for accuracy, consistency, and everyday shop abuse.
HSS Wire Gauge Drill bits made from M2 Steel
Number drills fill the gaps between fractional sizes, so you can hit the exact hole you need when a fractional bit won’t get you close enough. They’re the go-to bits for tap drill sizing and thread prep on smaller taps.
Made from high speed steel and ground from solid, these jobber length drills are built to cut clean, hold size, and outlast cheap bits that walk, dull out, or snap under pressure.
The 135° split point starts fast, stays on location, and reduces walking, giving you more control in steel and general metal drilling.
Most sizes ship in a black and gold finish. Some smaller sizes are still black oxide. Both finishes help with lubricity and chip flow in everyday use.
Common Uses
- Tap drill sizing
- Precision hole sizing
- Automotive and fastener work
- Sheet metal and fabrication
Common Tap Drill Sizes
Number drill bits are widely used for tap drill sizing, thread prep, and precision hole work where fractional sizes don’t get you close enough.
- 2-56 tap: #50 drill
- 4-40 tap: #43 drill
- 5-40 tap: #38 drill
- 6-32 tap: #36 drill
- 8-32 tap: #29 drill
- 10-24 tap: #25 drill
- 10-32 tap: #21 drill
- 1/4-20 tap: #7 drill
Need the full list? Download our number drill tap chart (PDF) or the drill size conversion chart (PDF).
Sizes and Specs
Every size is sold as a pack of 12. Flute and overall lengths are standard jobber length.
[50-row table: Size, Decimal, Flute Length, Overall Length, SKU, in the attached file]
QTY: 1 = pack of 12
Need More Options?
- Smaller number sizes: HSS number drill bits #51 to #80
- Sizes above #1: letter size drill bits A to Z
- Harder metals: cobalt wire gauge drill bits
- Tap and drill in one kit: 18 piece SAE UNC tap and drill set and 18 piece SAE UNF tap and drill set
Questions on sizing or bulk orders? Call DrillBitWarehouse.com at 800-350-8665.


