Drilling Speeds and Feeds Calculator

Feeds & Speeds

  • R.P.M. = (3.8197 / Drill Diameter) x S.F.M.
  • S.F.M. = 0.2618 x Drill Diameter x R.P.M.
  • I.P.M. = I.P.R. (feed) x R.P.M. (speed)
  • Machine Time (Seconds) = (60 x Feed minus Stroke) / I.P.M.

Recommended feeds of Various Diameter Drills

Recommended speeds for standard materials with H.S.S. Drills