What is a 1/2 socket?

1/2 inch – 1/2″ sockets are generally used for nuts and bolts from around 10mm and up. A 1/2″ drive socket can apply enough force to undo all nuts on a car. There are also 3/4″ and 1″ ratchets but these are used on trucks, tanks and industrial machinery.

What size bolt fits a 1/2 nut?

US Bolt Head/Wrench Size

Bolt Diameter	Head and Wrench Size
Hex Bolt – Lag Bolt – Square Bolt	Heavy Hex Bolt
3/8″	9/16″	–
7/16″	5/8″	–
1/2″	3/4″	7/8″

How do you measure a hex socket?

Hex keys measurements are done across-flats or AF. This simply means that they are measured from one flat side of the head to the one directly across from it.

How are hex sockets measured?

Sizing. Hex keys are measured across-flats (AF), which is the distance between two opposite (parallel) sides of the hexagon.

What is the metric equivalent of 1/2 wrench?

13mm
Metric / Standard Wrench Conversion Chart

Bolt Diameter	Metric	Standard
1/4″	11mm	7/16″
5/16″	13mm	1/2″
3/8″	14mm	9/16″
7/16″	16mm	5/8″

What size socket fits a 1/2 nut?

US Bolt Head/Wrench Size

Bolt Diameter	Head and Wrench Size
Hex Bolt – Lag Bolt – Square Bolt	Heavy Hex Bolt
1/2″	3/4″	7/8″
9/16″	13/16″	–
5/8″	15/16″	1-1/16″

What size bolt has a 1/2 hex head?

Hex Bolt Head Size Chart

Diameter	Head Size
7/16″	5/8″
1/2″	3/4″
9/16″	13/16″
5/8″	15/16″

What size bolt takes a 1/2 wrench?

Hex Bolt, Lag Bolt, Square Bolt and Heavy Hex Bolt.

US Bolts
Bolt Diameter (in)	Head and Wrench Size (in)
1/2	3/4	7/8
9/16	13/16
5/8	15/16	1 1/16

What is a 1/2 inch socket in MM?

Convert between US Inches and metric mm wrench and spanner sizes.

Standard SAE US Wrench/Spanner Size (inches)	Metric Wrench/Spanner Size (mm)
7/16	11.11
15/32	11.91
	12
1/2	12.7

What is hex socket?

A hex bit socket is a specially designed bit that fits into a manual or power screwdriver or drill. Such sockets are usually two-sided, with one side featuring the male, or driver, unit and the other side featuring the female, or socket, unit.

What size head does a 1/2 bolt have?

Hex Bolt, Lag Bolt, Square Bolt and Heavy Hex Bolt.

US Bolts
Bolt Diameter (in)	Head and Wrench Size (in)
7/16	5/8
1/2	3/4	7/8
9/16	13/16

What size bolt fits a 1/2 socket?

What size is a 1/2 bolt?

Heavy Hex Bolt Dimensions

Bolt Diameter	D	H
Body Diameter	Height
1/2	0.515	0.302
5/8	0.642	0.378
3/4	0.768	0.455

What is the size of this hex drive socket?

This hex drive socket was described under Product Information/Technical Details/Product Dimensions as “4.4 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches.” That is untrue! The whole tool (socket plus hex head) is really only half that length, about 2.2 inches.

How good is the axle bolt socket?

The axle bolts are really torqued on, and this socket took a lot of abuse without a hitch. Very well made but the hex bit part is short. Should be a bit longer.

Is there such a thing as a 22mm socket?

Warning, although the item is well made, it is NOT a 22 mm socket. What it is is an 18.8 mm socket with a steel insert pressed into it. The outside dimension of the insert is just under 22mm (actually 21.77 mm). If that’s what you’re looking for great. If you want a standard 22 mm hex socket, look elsewhere.

How good are the Allen key sockets?

They feel solid and like they will last a long time. I have even used these with impact guns which they aren’t rated to be used with but have done the job and for the price they aren’t that expensive to replace if it does go wrong. These are very strong, good Allen Key sockets.