Understanding SMD size code
Imperial code VS metric code - SMD size difference? Find out & get your free SMD size chart
The two different ways to specify the component sizes can be a challenge for buyers of components - but just as important you chose what new pick & place machinery to buy.
As a SMT machine supplier we understand how crucial it is that you know the difference. We take pride in giving our customers the correct guidance to make their basis for decision the best possible.
So when we tell you that our YAMAHA YSM20 machine supports 0201 component in metric code - do you know how tiny that SMD component is?
0201 Imperial compared to 0201 Metric component size
Metric or Imperial components
- what is the difference in SMD sizes?
It can cause some confusion, but it's actually very simple, as the number code on the component is the component size. This is the case both with Imperial or metric code:
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Imperial code is in inches
Example: 0201 imperial component.
This means that the component is 0,02 x 0,01 inches. -
metric code is in millimeter
Example; 0201 metric component.
This means that the component is 0,2 x 0,1 mm in size.
Imperial code VS Metric code - SMD size chart
To help you understand the difference in size between Imperial components & Metric component - we have made this visual SMD components size chart.
SMD component size translation Metric VS Imperial
This overview shows you a selection of components that is the same size, but have different names depending on if it's named in Metric code or in Imperial code.
| Metric code component |
compare to |
Imperial code component |
| 0201 | = | 0050025 |
| 0402 |
= | 01005 |
| 0603 |
= | 0201 |
| 1005 |
= | 0402 |
| 1608 |
= | 0603 |
| 2012 |
= | 0805 |
| 2520 |
= | 1008 |
| 3216 |
= | 1206 |
| 4516 |
= | 1806 |
| 4532 |
= | 1812 |
| 5025 |
= | 2010 |
| 6332 |
= | 2512 |
How small components do YAMAHA Pick & Place machines support?
YAMAHA SMT supports the tiniest components
With the right configuration of mounting head and nozzle for component pick-up the all the pick & place machines listed below supports 0201 components.
Note: that is the 0201 component is in metrics.
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YAMAHA YSM20 r - our most flexible & sold model