document updated 13 days ago, on Oct 20, 2025
hex-shank bits
standards
Most bits fall into three categories:
- The hex shank diameter is ¼" or 6.35 mm. (normal-sized bits)
- The hex shank diameter is 4 mm. (micro screwdriver bits)
- A Leatherman-style flat bit, which are designed to fit into any ¼" socket, since Leatherman bits are just truncated hex-shank bits.