Construction

Rivet Size Calculator

Find rivet diameter and length for a material thickness.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Rivet diameter 9
Rivet length 16.5
Formula: diameter ≈ 3 × thickness ; length ≈ thickness + 1.5 × diameter
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Material thickness = 3
3.
4. Rivet diameter = Material thickness squared = 3 x 3 = 9
5. Rivet length = 16.5
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A rule of thumb for selecting blind-rivet diameter and length.

The math behind it

rivet diameter ≈ 3 × sheet thickness for good grip; length ≈ thickness + 1.5 × diameter.

Worked Example

3 mm sheet → ~9 mm diameter, 16.5 mm length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rivet material?

Match the rivet material to the workpiece to avoid galvanic corrosion.

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