from i Saluti, May 1997

Use of SAE Wrenches On Metric Fasteners

Information is from International Auto Parts' website <http://www.international-auto.com>



Metric   US size  Comments         US/Metric ratio
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7mm      5/16"    Extremely loose   113%
8mm      5/16"    Tight              99%
9mm      11/32"   Too tight unless head is damaged  97%
10mm     7/16"    Extremely loose   111%
11mm     7/16"    Very good         101%
12mm     1/2"     Very loose        106%
13mm     1/2"     Too tight unless head is damaged  98%
14mm     9/16"    Loose	            102%
15mm     19/32"   Very good         101%
17mm     11/16"   Loose	            103%
19mm     3/4"     Perfect           100%
22mm     7/8"     Slightly loose    101%
25mm     1"       Loose	            102%
27mm     1-1/16"  Perfect           100%
30mm     1-3/16"  Slightly loose    101%
32mm     1-1/4"   Tight              99%	
36mm     1-7/16"  Slightly loose    101%
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