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A centimetre would be appropriate.

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Does a meter measure length?

The SI (Systeme International) units for mass is the kilogram. For length, it is the Metre, and for volume, the Litre. Note the system is known as the International System, (SI). The International Bureau for Weights and Measures is located near Paris France, the on their web site they have lots of useful information, including for example, the prefixes for the multiples and sub-multiples. Such as Mega, and micro.


What inch drill bit is 8 mm?

An 8 mm drill bit is equivalent to approximately a 5/16 inch drill bit.


Would foot be the correct Customary Unit that is used to measure the width of a door?

After you measure the width of the door, you can use any unit of length you like to describe it. No unit is 'correct' or incorrect, but there's always one that produces the most convenient number ... the number that's easiest to write down, remember, and tell other people about. For the width of a door, I think inches would be a bit more convenient than feet.


What does the letter f on a drill bit indicate?

Drill bits not only come in fractional number sizes they also come in letter sizes. The F size drill bit is .257 thousandths of an inch in diameter. A 1/4 inch drill bit is .250 thousandths of an inch in diameter, so size F is .007 thousandths of an inch bigger than a 1/4 inch drill bit.


What tool is use to measure a strap on a backpack?

It depends on what you want to measure: its length. width, thickness, strength, elasticity, resistance to abrasion. Since you have not bothered to provide that crucial bit of information, I cannot provide a more useful answer.

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How do you drill through a wall with a drill bit that is too short?

(trick question? find a more narrow wall.) They sell drill bit extensions - metal rod. OR measure carefully and drill from the other side. Or find a drill bit that is long enough.


How do you measure the size of a masonry drill bit?

You measure across the carbide tip as this is the cutting area of the drill. The flutes are there only to bring out the waste materials


What is the easiest way to measure an unmarked drill bit diameter?

With a micrometer.


What is the recommended length for a long pilot drill bit when drilling through thick materials?

The recommended length for a long pilot drill bit when drilling through thick materials is typically 6 to 12 inches.


Can you use a drill bit to measure a kilometer?

No, a drill bit is quite small and also not a measuring tool. A kilometer is quite a long distance and would be as long as around 10,000 average drill bits.


How to know what size drill bit to use for a specific project?

To determine the correct drill bit size for a project, you should refer to the instructions or specifications provided for the project. Additionally, you can use a drill bit sizing chart or measure the diameter of the screws or fasteners you will be using to select the appropriate drill bit size.


Describe where the land is located on a twist drill?

The land on a twist drill is located between the flutes. It is the raised ridge or surface that extends along the length of the drill bit. The main purpose of the land is to provide stability and support to the cutting edges of the drill bit.


How do you put a drill bit in a drill?

To put a drill bit in a drill, you typically loosen the chuck, insert the drill bit into the chuck, and then tighten the chuck securely to hold the drill bit in place.


What does a metal drill bit look like and how can it be identified?

A metal drill bit is typically long and cylindrical with a pointed tip for drilling holes. It is usually made of metal, such as steel or carbide. To identify a metal drill bit, look for the spiral grooves along its length, which help remove material as it drills. The shank of the drill bit may also have markings indicating its size or type.


How do you measure length of a pencil?

you measure the length of AA pencil or a pen in cm


What is the difference between a stone drill bit and metal drill bit?

metal drill bit has a finer point


What material drill bit is best to drill out bolts?

A titanium or cobalt drill bit.