Nail Sizes
Penny Size Described Length (Inches)
2d-pronounced "2 Penny" 1
3d 11/4
4d 11/2
5d 13/4
6d 2
7d 21/4
8d 21/2
9d 23/4
10d 3
12d 31/4
16d 31/2
20d 4
30d 41/2
40d 5
50d 51/2
60d 6
70d 7
80d 8
Nail Gauge Decimal Equivalent Nearest Inch
51/2 0.200 13/64"
7 0.177 11/64"
9 0.1483 5/32"
10 0.135 9/64"
11 0.1205 1/8"
111/2 0.115 7/64" +
12 0.1055 7/64" --
121/2 0.099 3/32" +
13 0.0915 3/32" --
14 0.080 5/64" +
141/2 0.076 5/64" --
161/2 0.058 1/16"