What Drill Bit

Drywall anchors & fasteners

Everything for fastening to drywall in one place — the anchor selector that matches what you're hanging to the right anchor and drill bit, with honest weight ratings. And the first rule: if you can hit a stud, use it.

Start here · the tool Drywall anchor selector Pick the weight or the item you’re hanging and get the right anchor, the drill bit to install it, and its weight rating. Open the selector Reference Drywall anchor chartEvery anchor type — weight rating, install drill bit and best use — in one table.

Drywall guides

Studs, screws and anchor types.

Anchor ratings and bit sizes vary by brand and drywall thickness — follow the anchor packaging. For heavy or safety-critical loads, fasten into a stud.