Countersink Depth Calculator

Find the depth to cut a countersink.

Depth 0.5752

Formula: depth = (diameter/2) ÷ tan(angle/2)

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Countersink diameter = 1
3. Included angle = 82 degrees
4.
5. Depth = 0.5752
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Find the depth to drill a countersink so the screw head sits flush.

The math behind it

depth = radius ÷ tan(half the included angle). A 82° flathead screw is standard.

Worked example

0.375 in screw head, 82° → ~0.21 in deep.

FAQ

Different angles?

Metric flatheads are often 90°; aircraft use 100°.