More precisely the wall plug size will change based on the drill bit used to create the hole.
Wall plug size guide.
Installing a fixing will almost always require the use of a drill except when working with plasterboard or in certain other cases.
There are several different sizes of wall plug all of which are different colours to match the different hole size and screw size.
Blue wall plug masonry bit.
Gauge metric equivalent pilot hole clearance hole masonry plug size.
Choosing a wall fixing to suit your needs.
When the right size is used the screw helps to expands the wall plug to make it more secure in the wall.
Choose the correct size of plugs and drill bits for your screws.
General tips incidentally gauge relates to the thickness of a screw s shank or body and only relates to imperial sized screws.
Wall plugs are essential when hanging cabinets mirrors and shelves in fact anything you want to attach to your walls.
So why bother with it.
For more advice on the best wall plugs and fixings to use in your home read our buyers guide to nails screws and wall plugs.
Size according to plug type and the weight of load.
In this video i show how to use wall plugs and how to select the right size wall plug screw and drill bit.
If a small screw is used it might not provide the right expansion which might result in loose wall plug.
Wall plugs are the most commonly used type of fixing device they are simple to use and give good results with a simple wood screw.
I provide a wall plug colour chart for quick iden.
The base material whether it is a solid concrete stone etc or hollow material brick breeze block plasterboard etc.
Moulded plastic wall plugs are produced on plastic trees with the size of drill bit printed on the tree.
2 x research source yellow plugs fit into 5 0 mm holes and work best with screw sizes 3 and 4 but can be used for screw sizes 3 through 8.
Gauge size clearance holes pilot holes and plastic masonry wall plugs.
As a general rule.
Some manufacturers make different sized wall plugs in different colours but take care as colours are not standard across all brands.
Fixings should be selected according to.
These alternatives to wall plugs and screws are good for fixing.
The yellow plugs shown in.
