---
type: "drill"
designation: "M"
series: "letter"
series_name: "Letter Drill Sizes"
diameter_in: 0.295
diameter_mm: 7.493
standard: "ANSI/ASME B94.11M; BS 328"
verified: "August 1, 2026"
url: https://shopmath.org/drills/letter/m
---

# M Drill Bit Size — 0.2950 in / 7.493 mm

A M drill bit is 0.2950 in (7.493 mm) in diameter. It belongs to the letter series of standard twist drills.

- **Designation**: M
- **Series**: Letter
- **Diameter**: 0.2950 in (7.493 mm)

## M Drill Diameter

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Designation | M |
| Series | Letter |
| Diameter (in) | 0.2950 |
| Diameter (mm) | 7.493 |

## M Drill Equivalents in the Other Size Series

The nearest standard drill to M in each of the other three series. Nothing here is an exact match unless the difference column reads 0.0000 in.

| Series | Nearest drill | Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) | Difference |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Number | [#1](https://shopmath.org/drills/number/1.md) | 0.2280 | 5.791 | -0.0670 in |
| Fractional | [19/64](https://shopmath.org/drills/fractional/19-64.md) | 0.2969 | 7.541 | +0.0019 in |
| Metric | [7.5 mm](https://shopmath.org/drills/metric/7-5mm.md) | 0.2953 | 7.500 | +0.0003 in |

## Sources and Method for the M Drill Size

### Drill index

- **Source**: Number/letter: bd_warehouse drill_sizes.csv (Apache-2.0) cross-checked against Wikipedia Drill bit sizes (CC BY-SA 4.0). Fractional: computed 1/64 in steps per ANSI B94.11M. Metric: computed BS 328 increment pattern.
- **Method**: compiled
- **Verified against**: Wikipedia Drill bit sizes (CC BY-SA 4.0); 31/31 checks passed

### Assumptions

- Drill diameters are nominal. A worn or run-out drill cuts oversize; measure the hole, not the shank, when the fit matters.
- Dataset scope: Number sizes #61-#80 are stored but tagged demandTier 'extended' — query-space-map.md Appendix A found the tail thinning in the 60s. Sizes below #80 and metric sizes above 25.0 mm excluded.

**Data last verified**: August 1, 2026

## Common Questions About the M Drill Bit

### What size is a M drill bit size?

A M drill bit is 0.2950 in (7.493 mm) in diameter.

### What is the metric equivalent of a M drill bit?

The closest metric drill to M (0.2950 in (7.493 mm)) is 7.5 mm at 0.2953 in (7.500 mm) — a difference of 0.0003 in.

### What fraction is a M drill bit?

M is 0.2950 in (7.493 mm), which is not itself a fractional size. The closest fractional drill is 19/64 at 0.2969 in (7.541 mm).

## Related pages

- Next size down (any series): [7.4 mm](https://shopmath.org/drills/metric/7-4mm.md) — 0.2913 in (7.400 mm)
- Next size up (any series): [7.5 mm](https://shopmath.org/drills/metric/7-5mm.md) — 0.2953 in (7.500 mm)
- Previous in the letter series: [L](https://shopmath.org/drills/letter/l.md)
- Next in the letter series: [N](https://shopmath.org/drills/letter/n.md)
- All letter sizes: [Letter drill sizes](https://shopmath.org/drills/letter.md)
- All drill sizes: [Drill bit size reference](https://shopmath.org/drills.md)
- Complete index by diameter: [Drill size chart](https://shopmath.org/charts/drill-sizes.md)
- Tap drills by thread: [Tap drill chart](https://shopmath.org/charts/tap-drill.md)

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*Source: [ShopMath](https://shopmath.org/drills/letter/m) — data verified August 1, 2026. Reference data; verify against the governing standard before manufacture.*