Specification summary of DIN 96 as applied to wood screws: the dimensions the standard fixes, the full size range supplied, and the related designations commonly cross-referenced.
DIN 96 — Scope
The table below lists the dimensions catalogued for wood screws under DIN 96. The scope of DIN 96 itself is not summarised here — where a figure matters, confirm it against the published document.
Tolerance & Product Grades
Product grade is a concept from dimensional fastener standards and does not apply to DIN 96. Tolerances for this part are the limits shown against each dimension in the table.
Dimensions Specified by DIN 96
| Nominal diameter (mm) | Head diameter dk (mm) | Head height k (mm) | Head type | Pilot hole (mm) | Common length range (mm) | Reference standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 3.8 | 1.2 | Countersunk | 1.2 | 10~25 | DIN 97 / DIN 7997 | Slotted/cross wood screw, gimlet point |
| 2.5 | 4.7 | 1.5 | Countersunk | 1.5 | 12~30 | DIN 97 / DIN 7997 | Slotted/cross wood screw, gimlet point |
| 3.0 | 5.6 | 1.65 | Countersunk | 1.8 | 12~40 | DIN 97 / DIN 7997 | Slotted/cross wood screw, gimlet point |
| 3.5 | 6.5 | 1.93 | Countersunk | 2.0 | 16~50 | DIN 97 / DIN 7997 | Slotted/cross wood screw, gimlet point |
| 4.0 | 7.5 | 2.2 | Countersunk | 2.3 | 16~70 | DIN 97 / DIN 7997 | Slotted/cross wood screw, gimlet point |
| 4.5 | 8.5 | 2.5 | Countersunk | 2.5 | 20~80 | DIN 97 / DIN 7997 | Slotted/cross wood screw, gimlet point |
| 5.0 | 9.2 | 2.5 | Countersunk | 3.0 | 20~100 | DIN 97 / DIN 7997 | Slotted/cross wood screw, gimlet point |
| 6.0 | 11.0 | 3.0 | Countersunk | 3.5 | 30~120 | DIN 97 / DIN 7997 | Slotted/cross wood screw, gimlet point |
| 8.0 | 14.5 | 4.0 | Countersunk | 5.0 | 40~160 | DIN 97 / DIN 7997 | Slotted/cross wood screw, gimlet point |
Equivalent Standards
Where direct equivalents exist (ISO ↔ DIN, ISO ↔ ASME), they are listed on the parent Wood Screws page.
Always confirm against the dimensions on this page, since some "equivalent" standards differ in tolerances and head geometry.
Companion Standards
A complete specification for wood screws normally cites several documents: one for the geometry, one for the material or mechanical properties, and one for the finish. DIN 96 is one of them, not all of them.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need a screw to this standard in a non-standard size?
Parts built to DIN 96 are already in the catalog, so a special is usually a variation on existing tooling rather than a new design — which is what keeps the cost down. Made by cold heading or warm forging.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
