Screw Head Types Chart
Head styles decide whether a screw sits flush, proud, or recessed.
| Head style | Profile | Countersunk? | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Conical | Yes | Phillips / square / Torx |
| Oval | Domed + conical | Yes | Phillips / slotted |
| Pan | Low cylinder | No | Phillips / slotted / Torx |
| Round | Dome | No | Phillips / slotted |
| Truss | Extra-wide low dome | No | Phillips / Torx |
| Bugle | Tapered | Yes | Phillips / square / Torx |
| Hex | Six-sided | No | External wrench |
| Hex washer | Hex + built-in washer | No | External wrench |
| Button | Low dome | No | Hex socket |
| Socket cap | Cylinder | No | Hex socket |
Countersunk heads need a matching countersink so they sit flush.
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