Many shops drill for roughly 65 to 75 percent.
Theoretical tap drill
Standard drill just under
Standard drill just over

Nominal thread dimensions

Dimensionmminch
Major diameter, d
Pitch, P
Threads per inch
Pitch diameter, d2
Minor diameter, internal thread, D1
Minor diameter, external thread, d3
Thread height, internal
Thread height, external
Crest flat width
Root flat width

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