A table is here given, showing the usual allowance or difference, in fractions of an inch, between a shaft and the hole in which it fits, for forcing and shrinkage fits.

Shrinkage fits.

Forcing fits.

Diameter in inches.

Allowance (or difference in diameters).

Diameter in inches.

Minimum allowance.

Maximum allowance.

2

.0025

2

.003

.005

8

.0090

8

.009

.011

16

.0175

16

.014

.017

40

.0400

65

.0700