Side-by-Side Comparison
Imperial Threads (UNC/UNF)
#10-24 UNC vs. #6-32 UNC
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
#10-24 UNC
#6-32 UNC
10-24 UNC is a numbered Unified Coarse machine screw thread with a major diameter of 0.1900 inches (4.826 mm) and 24 threads per inch (TPI). Requiring a #25 (0.1495 inch) tap drill, it provides high clamping torque for household appliances, outdoor power equipment, and light mechanical assemblies.
6-32 UNC is a numbered Unified Coarse machine screw thread with a major diameter of 0.1380 inches (3.505 mm) and 32 threads per inch (TPI). Requiring a #36 (0.1065 inch) tap drill, it is the universal standard for desktop PC case covers, power supplies, 3.5-inch hard drive mounting, and North American electrical wall outlet boxes.
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Nominal Major Diameter
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0.1900 in (4.826 mm) | 0.1380 in (3.505 mm) |
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Threads Per Inch (TPI)
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24 TPI (Coarse pitch: 1.058 mm) | 32 TPI (Coarse pitch: 0.794 mm) |
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Fine Pitch Equivalent
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#10-32 UNF (0.794 mm pitch — widely used in 19" AV racks) | #6-40 UNF (0.635 mm pitch) |
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Minor Diameter (Internal)
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0.1449 in (3.680 mm) | 0.1042 in (2.647 mm) |
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Tensile Stress Area
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0.0175 in² (11.3 mm²) | 0.00909 in² (5.86 mm²) |
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Tap Drill Size (UNC)
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#25 drill bit (0.1495 in / 3.80 mm) | — |
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Tap Drill Size (#10-32 UNF)
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#21 drill bit (0.1590 in / 4.04 mm) | — |
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Recommended Tap Drill Size
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— | #36 drill bit (0.1065 in / 2.71 mm) |
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Common Drive Size
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— | PH2 / 1/4" Hex (6.35 mm) |