The length of the rivet should be equal to the thickness of both objects you are fastening, plus 1.5 times the diameter of the rivet’s stem. 3/32” (2MM) FOR UP TO 3/32” (2MM) THICKNESS. 1/8” (3MM) FOR UP TO 1/8” (3MM) THICKNESS. 1/4” (6MM) FOR UP TO 1/4” (6MM) THICKNESS.
What size is a #10 rivet?
Rivet Application Tables and Installation Practice per. MIL-R-47196
| Rivet Diameter (inches) | Recommended Drill Sizes | Hole Diameter Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum | ||
| 1/8 | #30 (0.128) | 0.135 |
| 5/32 | #21 (0.159) #20 (0.161) | 0.171 |
| 3/16 | #11 (0.191) #10 (0.194) | 0.202 |
Are there metric rivets?
Available metric rivets include: Blind – DIN 7337 / ISO 15977 – 15984 + ISO 16582 – 16584. Flat Round Head – DIN 674.
What size is a #44 rivet?
Table 2.
| Nom. Rivet Dia. | Rivet No. | Rivet Length ±0.015 in. |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 42 | 0.250 |
| 1/8 | 43 | 0.313 |
| 1/8 | 44 | 0.375 |
| 1/8 | 45 | 0.438 |
How do I choose a rivet size?
The length of the rivet should be equal to the thickness of both objects you are fastening, plus 1.5 times the diameter of the rivet’s stem. For example, a 1/2-inch diameter rivet being used to fasten two one-inch thick plates will have to be 2 3/4 inches long.
What sizes do rivets come in?
Available Blind Rivet Sizes
- The diameter sizes available for blind rivets are:
- Metric series – 2.4, 3, 3.2, 4, 4.8, 5, 6.4 and 7.4mm.
- Inch series – 3/32, 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 1/4 and 19/64″.
How do I know what size rivet to use?
What are rivet sizes?
The first number refers to the diameter of the rivet in 32nds of an inch. The second number refers to the maximum grip length in 16ths of an inch. Therefore a size 45 rivet is 4/32″ (1/8″) diameter with a 5/16″ maximum grip range.
