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0.31 inch

ANS 2 - or, in fractions, 5/16 ths

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You need a 17/64 drill bit for a clearance fit of an 8-24 or 8-32 screw. If that was NOT the screw you meant, then next time please give the proper description.

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A 5 mm drill bit is equal to 7/64, or for all practical purposes, 3/16 inch.

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I use a 5/32 drill bit for an 8 gauge screw.

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12 mm is almost exactly 15/32.

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A 1/4 inch drillbit.

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