What Drill Bit

Wall & masonry

Fastening to a wall, not into framing? Start with the wall type. Drywall anchoring is here now — masonry and wall plugs are coming.

DrywallThe anchor selector, the screw-size chart, and guides — match the anchor to the weight, or hit a stud. Concrete anchorsTapcon concrete-screw bit sizes — the undersized carbide-bit rule, served directly. More anchor types coming.

Elsewhere on What Drill Bit

Screws hubDrill bit sizesLumber sizesGuides

These are general guidance sizes cross-referenced from common woodworking sources. For structural, load-bearing, or manufacturer-specific work, follow the fastener manufacturer’s or an engineer’s specifications.