Guide to Ball Bearing Sizes Chart: Mastering Precision and Power

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Ball bearings are essential components used in a multitude of machinery and mechanical systems, allowing for smooth and efficient rotational motion and minimum friction and wear. These devices comprise an outer and inner ring with a set of balls in between.

Ball bearings come in various sizes based on the shaft size and the requirements of the application. Due to their usage in different industries, they are needed for a wide range of applications, from oil drills to skateboard wheels. How are these bearing sizes determined? How can we understand the ball bearing size chart?

Here, we will explore the importance of the ball bearing size chart and learn how to interpret and utilize it effectively. In addition, charts as follows provide commonly used ball bearing sizes and dimensions to help select the exact ball bearing for specific applications, in turn, enabling the equipment to realize optimal performance, reliability, and longevity.

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What are Ball Bearings?

A ball bearing is a type of rolling bearing in which a ball is placed between the inner and outer rings that reduces rotational friction and supports radial and axial loads. Also, it improves the efficiency of mechanical power transmission and is commonly used in light industrial machinery. A basic ball bearing comprises four components: a ball, an inner ring, an outer ring, and a cage or retainer. The balls and rings are typically made of high chromium steel.  

How Bearings Are Sized?

When measuring bearings, their inner diameter, outer diameter, and width are taken into account. The size of a bearing is typically indicated as ID x OD x W and is usually expressed in millimeters but can be converted to inches. Actually, most manufacturers and suppliers provide bearing measurements in both imperial and metric units.

The series number of a bearing can be found directly on the bearing and corresponds to a specific combination of measurements. To determine the measurements of a particular bearing, ball bearing size charts are readily accessible. The commonly used series are 6200 and 6300, which typically encompass sizes ranging from 10 x 30 x 9 mm (.394 x 1.181 x .354 in) to 150 x 320 x 65 mm (5.906 x 12.598 x 2.559 in).  

Ball Bearing Sizes Chart

Ball bearing size

6000 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
60001026810304450.042
60011228811475350.048
60021532912546410.068
600317351013497310.088
6004204212210911290.150
6005254712224813150.172
6006305513296718660.242
600735621436422360.0326
6008406815386726530.407
6009457516472133270.506
601050801649463642.0568
601155901867894901.0796
601260951870815440.0847
60136510018685756650.957
60147011020856569471.324
60157511520890275311.404
601680125221070189471.870
601785130221112896891.958
6018901402413084111732.552
6019951452413578121172.662
60201001502413533121852.750
60211051602616254147923.498
60221101702818434164114.312
60241201802818659175354.796
60261302003323380224817.326
60281402103324279242797.832
60301502253527427281019.636

6200 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
62001030911475350.070
620112321015336860.077
620215351117208360.099
6203174012215410750.141
6204204714287814950.227
6205255215314717710.279
6206306216438425850.440
6207357217573334170.634
6208408015663240470.810
6209458519708146090.915
6210509020786852161.019
62115510021975766091.335
621260110221178081381.723
621365120231285990152.178
621470125241398399142.354
6215751302515152108582.596
6216801402616344119153.080
6217851502818884139163.938
6218901603021604160744.730
6219951703224504184125.764
62201001803427427209306.908
62211051903629899236058.140
62221102003832372263039.592
622412021540328222742712.386
622613023040373183282213.728
622814025042395663731817.754
623015027045395663821722.660

6300 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
630010351117207820.12
6301123712218511420.13
6302154213258512180.18
6303174714303514790.24
6304205215355217710.31
6305256217499125850.48
6306307219607034170.77
6307358021746443161.00
6308409023917253951.41
630945100251187071491.92
631050110271393886102.35
6311551202916096101163.01
6312601303118412117353.74
6313651403320840134664.58
6314701503523380153225.54
6315751603725403173556.64
6316801703927651194917.90
6317851804129899217619.31
63189019043321482405410.80
63199520045343962675212.47
632010021547388923169815.40
632110522549413653439617.71
632211024050460864046520.99
632412026055476594271428.16
632613028058512564855940.26
632814030062573265507849.06
633015032065640706744258.74

6700 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
6701121842051190.004
6702152141911100.005
6703172342161370.006
6704202742321620.010
6705253242461870.015
6706303742632200.018
6707354454163660.021

6800 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
6800101954112080.011
6801122154322340.0132
6802152454682860.0154
6803172656323870.0176
6804203278995550.0418
6805253779676630.0484
68063042710578210.0572
68073547711029100.0638
68084052711139440.0726
680945587139412140.088
681050657148413710.1144
681155729197818210.1826
6812607810258523830.2288
6813658510267525850.2772
6814709010272026750.2948
6815759510281029000.3124
68168010010285529900.33
68178511013420442710.5852
68189011513427144290.6138
68199512013433944291.551
682010012513440647660.6798
682110513013445153730.7128
682211014016631769021.3332
682412015016651974191.441
682613016518829592622.0658
682814017518858899812.2
68301501902010746123423.08

6900 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
6900102266523260.010
6901122469675060.011
69021528710345730.017
69031730714288320.018
690420379157410230.036
690525429163011240.041
690630479245017420.045
6907355510308022370.073
6908406212317024500.112
6909456812326026300.132
6910507212373231700.133
6911558013454138890.185
6912608513391236190.104
6913659013532847660.211
69147010016548550810.342
69157510516562053950.363
69168011016717166540.382
69178512018737471040.535
69189012518757675310.565
691995130181011694190.705
69201001402010454100710.960
69211051452010768107461.000
69221101502012859127921.040
69241201652215647157371.410
69261301802416029168161.860
69281401902420997211991.980
693015021028210003263.050

600 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
OPENZZ/2RS
6033935128.1535.970.00198
60441244218.0680.930.00462
60551455292.25110.160.0077
60661766508.07166.360.01276
60771966526.05200.080.01672
608822777410.87303.490.0264
60992477764.35325.970.0352
62331044143.8849.460.0044
62441355294.50110.160.0066
62551655395.66152.870.0088
62661966526.05198.960.0176
62772277753.11314.730.0308
62882488899.23357.440.0352
629926881022.88438.380.0418
63331355292.55110.160.0066
63441655395.66152.870.011
63551966526.05198.960.0176
63662277741.87303.490.0286
63772699910.47364.190.0528
638828991022.88438.380.0638
63993010101146.52537.290.077
6733622.554.4021.130.00044
6744722.560.4738.220.000616
6755822.565.6431.920.000704
6766102.53119.1553.950.00143
6777112.53124.7760.470.001474
6788122.53.5129.2666.990.00165
683372381.5226.440.000726
684492.54136.5948.470.001386
68551135138.8057.280.00242
6866133.55231.3388.120.00418
6877143.55251.16114.650.00462
68881645283.26132.640.00682
68991745298.99149.500.00704
6933834125.8942.710.001342
69441144215.8276.430.00374
69551344296.75110.160.00528
69661555393.41150.620.00858
69771755359.69159.610.01166
69881966386.67188.840.01584
69992066550.78236.050.0187

600 Series (Flanged) Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
OPENZZ/2RS
F603393542.7149.460.0022
F60441244220.3183.180.0055
F60551455229.30110.160.00858
F60661766519.31193.330.0143
F60771966629.46229.300.01914
F60882277696.90269.770.02948
F62331044146.1351.710.00407
F62441355301.24112.400.00748
F62551655301.24150.620.01188
F62661966645.20245.040.0198
F62772277674.42247.290.03124
F63441655397.91155.120.01254
F63551966409.15206.820.0209
F683372353.9522.480.000814
F684492.5411.1649.460.00154
F68551135164.1160.700.00286
F6866133.55247.29101.160.00506
F6877143.55269.77119.150.0055
F68881645269.77134.880.00814
F68991745368.69164.110.00858
F6933834101.1647.210.00154
F69441144164.1165.190.00418
F6955134426.7896.670.00616
F69661555397.91155.120.00946
F69771755368.69164.110.01232
F69881966512.56209.070.01826
F69992066393.41179.850.0209

MR Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
OPENZZ/2RS
MR10441034131.5145.860.00209
MR1055103496.6737.770.00209
MR1066102.53111.2849.010.001232
MR1177112.53102.2945.190.001364
MR12661234160.7465.640.002794
MR1288122.53.5122.5261.820.001562
MR13771334121.4062.050.003476
MR1488143.54184.3486.550.004092
MR31131.517.985.170.000088
MR411.241.82.531.027.870.00022
MR522522.537.9911.240.000352
MR62262.52.574.1922.030.00066
MR633622.546.7616.640.00044
MR72272.5386.5528.550.00099
MR744722.569.6925.850.000484
MR822.582.53125.8940.240.001232
MR83382.53125.8940.240.001188
MR84482388.8031.250.000792
MR855822.569.6926.980.000572
MR93392.54128.1442.040.001606
MR95592.5396.6737.770.0011

16000 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
160011228711425350.0418
160021532812595730.055
160031735815337600.0594
1600420428177610000.11
1600525478177610000.132
1600630559251814050.187
1600735629258519780.22
1600840689281022930.286
16009457510287822930.374
16010508010364229670.396
16011559011364238670.572
16012609511370933720.616
160136510011393435970.66
160147011013602553050.9702
160157511513620556881.0186
160168012514719466541.3662
160178513014741970811.4344
160189014016933088801.9206
160199514516966794421.9888
1602010015016955494422.079
160211051601811690113532.728
160221101701912926127023.322

60/22 – 63/22 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
60/22224412211311350.1628
60/28285212281016640.2112
60/32325813339520570.2684
62/22225014290015290.2618
62/28285816373221360.385
62/32326517465426080.495
63/22225616413620790.3938
63/28286818600231470.6314
63/32327520672238220.8558

62000 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
6220010301411495370.0968
6220112321415336880.1166
6220215351417188360.143
62203174016215110770.2112
62204204718288714950.319
62205255218315217710.3784
62206306220437525430.605
62207357223577134400.902
62208408023663640781.3552
62209458523712046491.375
62210509023788452111.5972

5200 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
5200103014.212007550.108
5201123215.815801030.026
5202153515.817401180.141
5203174017.422101540.212
5204204720.630002410.337
5205255220.635502710.386
5206306223.849503900.631
5207357226.965505300.961
5208408030.1740061001.30
5209458530.1830069001.41
5210509030.1885077001.52
52115510033.3918084902.46
52126011036.513700132003.14
52136512038.114900147004.22
52147012539.616200162004.54
52157513041.217700171005.46
52168014044.418620179006.56

5300 Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (mm)Outer Dimension (mm)Width (mm)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
5300103519.05145012800.21
5301123719.0516401400.230
5302154219.0518801560.290
5303174722.2222001940.430
5304205222.2228002350.520
5305256225.4081104360.750
5306307230.161020057201.13
5307358034.921270073401.75
5308409036.511560091702.31
53094510039.6818700112003.13
53105011044.4523700146004.25
53115512049.2127400172005.06
53126013053.9731300199006.96
53136514058.7335500229008.61
53147015063.5398002600010.8
53157516068.26436002930012.10
53168017068.26472003280015.0

R Inch Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (in)Outer Dimension (in)Width (in)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
OPENZZ/2RS
R1-50.0937.031250.10940.1406124390.00132
R100.62501.37500.28120.34389665690.0616
R120.75001.62500.31250.437513698640.0946
R1330.09370.18750.06250.093742130.00022
R140.87501.8750.037500.5000162310200.1562
R1440.12500.25000.09370.109464210.00055
R1550.15620.31250.10940.125081330.001122
R1560.18750.31250.10940.125081330.000858
R161.00002.00000.37500.5000173611640.187
R1660.18750.37500.12500.1250160610.001782
R1680.25000.37500.12500.125084390.001254
R181.12502.12500.37500.5000185211640.187
R18100.31250.50000.15620.1562121620.003432
R1880.2500.050000.12500.1875243990.003366
R20.1250.037500.15620.1562142490.002992
R2-50.12500.31250.10940.1406126400.00121
R2-60.12500.37500.10940.1406144510.002112
R201.25002.25000.37500.5000193514550.2068
R221.37502.50000.43750.5625280319470.2838
R241.50002.62500.43750.5625280319470.3014
R30.18750.50000.15620.19602921090.004862
R40.25000.6250.019600.19603331380.009812
R4A0.25000.75000.21880.28125261990.016456
R60.37500.87500.21880.2812753320.019844
R80.50001.12500.25000.31258844660.033

1600 Inch Series Ball Bearing Dimensions

SizeInner Dimension (in)Outer Dimension (in)Width (in)Dynamic (Cr)Static (Cor)Weight (lb)
16010.18750.68750.25004431640.0041
16020.25000.68750.25004431640.0064
16030.31250.87500.28137403060.0095
16040.37500.87500.28137493170.0086
16050.31250.90630.31257493170.0168
16060.37500.90630.31257493170.0218
16070.43750.90630.31256052860.0222
16140.37501.12500.37508815060.0350
16150.43751.12500.37508815060.0340
16160.50001.12500.37508815060.0300
16200.43751.37500.437513267870.0500
16210.50001.37500.437513267870.0480
16220.56251.37500.437513267870.0400
16230.62501.37500.437513267870.0480
16280.62501.62500.500016307870.0720
16300.75001.62500.5000163010000.0650
16330.62501.75000.5000163010000.0920
16350.75001.75000.5000163010000.0850
16380.75002.00000.5625242810000.1200
16400.87502.00000.5625242815620.1120
16411.00002.00000.5625242815620.1000
16521.12502.50000.6250287815620.2100
16541.25002.50000.6250287818880.1900
16571.25002.56250.6875370923830.2150
16581.31252.56250.6875370923830.2000 INCH SERIES

Importance of the Ball Bearing Size Chart

The ball bearing size chart offers a comprehensive reference guide to a wide range of dimensions and specifications for ball bearings.

The ball bearing size chart typically includes the following primary parameters:  

1. Bearing Dimensions

The size chart includes crucial measurements, including the inner diameter (bore diameter), outer diameter, and width of the bearing. These dimensions are crucial in establishing whether the bearing is compatible with the intended shaft and housing.  

2. Load Ratings

Ball bearings endure both radial and axial loads during operation. Load ratings listed in the size chart represent the maximum capacity a bearing can withstand without encountering premature failure.

3. Speed Ratings

The speed ratings establish the highest rotational speed at which a bearing can function without generating excessive heat or experiencing premature wear.  

4. Clearance

The internal gap between the balls and raceways of a bearing is known as bearing clearance. This clearance affects the axial and radial play of the bearing and also influences its thermal expansion characteristics.  

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Interpreting the Bearing Size Chart

To make the proper selection for your application, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the bearing size chart.  

1. Identify your needs

To properly identify your needs, assess the operational conditions and performance requirements of your application. This includes factors such as load, speed, temperature, and the surrounding environment.  

2. Choose the bearing type

Refer to the chart and choose the suitable bearing type based on the requirements of your application.  

3. Verify dimensions

Ensure that the dimensions of the bearings align with the specific requirements of your shaft and housing. Confirm that the bore diameter, outer diameter, and width correspond to the specifications of your machinery.  

4. Verify load and speed ratings

When selecting a bearing, it’s essential to verify its load and speed ratings to confirm that it can handle the anticipated loads and rotational speeds in your specific application.  

5. Consider clearance and tolerance

When considering bearing performance, take into account clearance and tolerance. These factors can significantly influence the functionality of the overall system, so it’s vital to ensure that they’re appropriate for your applications.  

Why Are There So Many Sizes?

The size of a ball bearing is determined by the shaft size and the specific requirements of the application, which has a significant impact on its performance and capabilities. Consequently, different industries utilize various sizes of ball bearings to meet their specific needs.  

In general, ball bearings are smaller, load capacities are weaker. In such cases, small ball bearings are better suited for applications where space efficiency is prioritized over overload capacity. Precision miniature bearings are frequently used in incredibly small applications, including robotics, medical instruments, and semiconductor equipment. Conversely, larger bearings are designed to handle heavier loads, making them ideal for industries such as agriculture, mining, drilling, and heavy power tools. Some manufacturers such as Runsom Precision even offer custom bearing sizes tailored to the unique requirements of specific applications.  

How to Measure Ball Bearings?

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After prolonged use, it’s not unusual for the bearing identification number to become illegible or worn out. In such cases, manual measurement of the bearing becomes necessary. Accurate measurements can be obtained using a vernier caliper. In the absence of a vernier caliper, measurements can still be taken carefully using a ruler.  

  1. To measure the inner diameter, you can use calipers by placing the outside anvils into the inner ring of the bearing. Ensure the measurement fits perfectly from edge to edge without exerting any pressure on the bearing. Alternatively, you can use a ruler to measure the inner circle of the bearing from end to end.
  2. For measuring the outer diameter, place the bearing within the jaws of the caliper until it fits accurately. Another option is to use a ruler and measure from one outside edge of the bearing to the other.
  3. Repeat the previous step to measure the width of the bearing.
  4. To determine the bearing series number, refer to a bearing size chart.  

To find the correct bearing match or replacement, it is essential to consider other significant aspects of the bearing number. Pay attention to the suffix, which provides additional details about the bearing design and features:

  1. Shield or seal type: There are different options for the shield or seal type of the bearing, which can be metal, rubber, or snap ring, and it may have one or two of these.
  2. Cage material: The cage of the bearing can be made of various materials such as brass, polyamide, steel, or others.
  3. Internal clearance level: The bearing may have a specific internal clearance level, indicated by markings such as C2 for little clearance, no marking for standard clearance, and C3 or higher for larger clearances, especially in high-temperature conditions.
  4. Grease temperature: The bearing may require grease that can withstand certain temperature ranges.
  5. Outside coatings: The inner or outer ring of the bearing may be coated with substances like aluminum oxide to provide resistance when subjected to specific conditions or environments.  

Conclusion

Ball bearings allow for smooth and efficient rotational motion and minimum friction and wear in various machinery and mechanical systems. They consist of ball rollers positioned between the inner and outer steel rings to withstand larger loads.   

This article presented ball bearing size charts that are commonly used. In addition, it offers guidance on how to define, interpret, and measure ball bearings.

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We understand the importance of selecting the appropriate bearings when it comes to building dependable and efficient machinery. With our team of highly skilled engineers and machinists, we possess the expertise to fully understand and utilize our knowledge to assist you in making well-informed decisions. Whether you need customized solutions, standardized bearings, or bearings designed for high loads and speeds, we are well-equipped to meet your requirements. Request an instant quote today to get started on your next project today!


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