{"id":4598,"date":"2023-03-31T13:11:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T12:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wrenchandscrewdriver.com\/?p=4598"},"modified":"2023-03-31T13:11:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T12:11:08","slug":"what-size-spanner-wrench-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrenchandscrewdriver.com\/what-size-spanner-wrench-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What size spanner wrench do i need?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In order to determine what size spanner wrench you need, you will first need to know the size of the bolt you are trying to loosen or tighten. Once you have that measurement, you can consulted a spanner wrench chart to find the size that is best suited for your needs.<\/p>\n

There is no definitive answer to this question as the size of spanner wrench you need will depend on the specific application you are using it for. However, a good rule of thumb is to use the wrench that is the next size up from the bolt or nut you are trying to loosen or tighten.<\/p>\n

How do I know what size spanner to use? <\/h2>\n

A spanner is a tool used to loosen or tighten a nut or bolt. The size of a spanner is determined by the distance across the flats of the nut or bolt it would fit. A 17mm spanner would fit a nut 17mm across its flats. This is normally a nut to fit a 10mm diameter bolt (M10).<\/p>\n

There is 1 spanner of each size: 1\/4 inch – 5\/16 inch – 3\/8 inch – 7\/16 inch – 1\/2 inch – 9\/16 inch – 5\/8 inch- 11\/16 inch – 3\/4 inch – 13\/16 inch – 7\/8 inch – 15\/16 inch.<\/p>\n

Do I need a spanner or a wrench <\/h3>\n