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Socket Wrench Drive

Common Socket Wrench Drive Sizes:

Name Drive Size Square Drive (mm) Typical Use Cases CN
Small 1/4" drive 6.35 mm Electronics, precision work, small screws 方头 小飞
Medium 3/8" drive 9.5 mm Household use, light automotive repair
Large 1/2" drive 12.7 mm (aka 12.5) Automotive, heavy torque applications 大飞

🔧 Hex Bolt Screwdriver Size Categorization

1. By Tip Size (Across Flats)

The most important measurement is the distance across the flat sides of the hex tip.

🧮 Metric Sizes (in millimeters)

1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, etc.

📏 Imperial Sizes (SAE, in inches)

1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 1/4", etc.

🔹 These sizes must match the hex socket of the bolt exactly.

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