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16 mm and 19 mm panel-mount push buttons
What panel hole does a 16 mm or 19 mm push button need? · Hardware · basis: common vendor dimensions (metal 'anti-vandal' and arcade styles)
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Notes
- Metal panel-mount buttons: 12 mm → Ø12.2 hole, 16 mm → Ø16.2, 19 mm → Ø19.2, 22 mm → Ø22.3; max panel thickness usually 3–10 mm depending on the nut.
- Arcade-style snap-in buttons: 24 mm → Ø24 hole, 30 mm → Ø30; panel 2–5 mm.
- Depth behind panel: 25–35 mm for the body plus wire.
Sizes
| button | panel_hole_mm | max_panel_mm | depth_behind_mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mm metal | 12.2 | 8 | 25 |
| 16 mm metal | 16.2 | 10 | 30 |
| 19 mm metal | 19.2 | 10 | 32 |
| 22 mm metal | 22.3 | 10 | 35 |
| 24 mm arcade | 24.0 | 5 | 32 |
| 30 mm arcade | 30.0 | 5 | 32 |
Where the files are
Other publishers' files are linked, not hosted. "verify" = check the license at the link before commercial use.
| McMaster-Carr | Push-button switches (free STEP/IGES/STL per part, for your own design use; no redistribution) | STEP, IGES, STL, PDF | McMaster-Carr site terms: personal design use, no redistribution verify |
Xem scan
Not needed Published standard; the sheet is the geometry.
Plain text: sheet.txt · JSON: /api/geometry?object=16mm-arcade-button
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Questions
What hole size for a 16 mm push button?
16.2 mm. 12 mm buttons need 12.2, 19 mm need 19.2, 22 mm need 22.3; panel up to 3–10 mm thick depending on the nut.
What hole for a 24 mm or 30 mm arcade button?
Exactly 24 mm and 30 mm; snap-in style for 2–5 mm panels. Leave 30–35 mm behind the panel for the body and microswitch.