---
type: "drill"
designation: "#43"
series: "number"
series_name: "Number Drill Sizes"
diameter_in: 0.089
diameter_mm: 2.2606
standard: "ANSI/ASME B94.11M; BS 328"
verified: "August 1, 2026"
url: https://shopmath.org/drills/number/43
---

# #43 Drill Bit Size — 0.0890 in / 2.261 mm

A #43 drill bit is 0.0890 in (2.261 mm) in diameter. It belongs to the number series of standard twist drills. It is the recommended tap drill for #4-40 UNC.

- **Designation**: #43
- **Series**: Number
- **Diameter**: 0.0890 in (2.261 mm)

## #43 Drill Diameter

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Designation | #43 |
| Series | Number |
| Diameter (in) | 0.0890 |
| Diameter (mm) | 2.261 |

## #43 Drill Equivalents in the Other Size Series

The nearest standard drill to #43 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Letter | [A](https://shopmath.org/drills/letter/a.md) | 0.2340 | 5.944 | +0.1450 in |
| Fractional | [3/32](https://shopmath.org/drills/fractional/3-32.md) | 0.0938 | 2.381 | +0.0048 in |
| Metric | [2.25 mm](https://shopmath.org/drills/metric/2-25mm.md) | 0.0886 | 2.250 | -0.0004 in |

## Threads Tapped With a #43 Drill

| Thread | Pitch | Thread engagement (%) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [#4-40 UNC](https://shopmath.org/threads/unc/4-40.md) | 40 TPI | 70.8 |

_Engagement is what the real drill leaves with a cut tap, not the requested target._

## Sources and Method for the #43 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 #43 Drill Bit

### What size is a #43 drill bit size?

A #43 drill bit is 0.0890 in (2.261 mm) in diameter.

### What is the metric equivalent of a #43 drill bit?

The closest metric drill to #43 (0.0890 in (2.261 mm)) is 2.25 mm at 0.0886 in (2.250 mm) — a difference of 0.0004 in.

### What fraction is a #43 drill bit?

#43 is 0.0890 in (2.261 mm), which is not itself a fractional size. The closest fractional drill is 3/32 at 0.0938 in (2.381 mm).

### What thread does a #43 drill bit tap?

A #43 drill is the recommended tap drill for #4-40 UNC. That leaves the thread engagement shown in the table above with a cut tap.

## Related pages

- Next size down (any series): [2.25 mm](https://shopmath.org/drills/metric/2-25mm.md) — 0.0886 in (2.250 mm)
- Next size up (any series): [2.3 mm](https://shopmath.org/drills/metric/2-3mm.md) — 0.0906 in (2.300 mm)
- Previous in the number series: [#42](https://shopmath.org/drills/number/42.md)
- Next in the number series: [#44](https://shopmath.org/drills/number/44.md)
- All number sizes: [Number drill sizes](https://shopmath.org/drills/number.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/number/43) — data verified August 1, 2026. Reference data; verify against the governing standard before manufacture.*