Description

Key Features

DirectTorque Grip

DirectTorque technology helps reduce fastener rounding and gives the socket a more secure hold on the flats. That matters when you are working on stubborn hardware and do not want to chew up the corners.

Chrome Vanadium Build

The chrome vanadium steel construction gives this standard socket the strength needed for regular shop and garage use. The polished chrome finish also helps resist chipping and flaking over time.

Compact 1/4 Inch Drive

The DEWALT 9/16 Inch – 1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Imperial Standard Socket is sized for smaller ratchets and tight work areas where a bulkier setup just gets in the way.

Overview

The DEWALT 9/16 Inch – 1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Imperial Standard Socket, model DWMT85861OSP, is a single SAE hand socket built for turning 9/16 inch fasteners with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet, extension, or driver handle. This is a standard hand socket designed for fastening and loosening 9/16 inch SAE hex fasteners. It is a good fit for mechanics, maintenance work, small equipment repair, and general shop use where you want a compact socket that grips well and does not waste space in the drawer.

The big functional detail here is the 6-point opening paired with DEWALT DirectTorque technology. In practical use, that means the socket is made to contact the fastener in a way that helps reduce rounding compared to looser-fitting designs. If you are working on older bolts, plated hardware, or anything you may need to remove more than once, that better grip is the difference between getting the job done cleanly and reaching for extraction tools.

The 1/4 inch drive size tells you where this socket belongs. It is meant for lighter-duty ratchets and compact access work, not for high-torque impact applications. That makes it useful for under-hood service, small assemblies, equipment covers, brackets, hose clamps with hex heads, and other spots where control matters more than brute force. Because it is a standard socket, it keeps a lower profile than a deep socket when clearance is tight.

DEWALT uses chrome vanadium steel here, which is a common choice for hand sockets because it balances strength with durability for daily use. The polished chrome finish helps protect against chipping and flaking while also making the socket easier to wipe clean after greasy work. Hard-stamped markings help with quick size identification, and the knurled control ring gives you a little extra grip when you are starting a fastener by hand or pulling the socket off a tray with oily fingers.

This is a straightforward, no-nonsense standard socket, so there is no system compatibility to worry about beyond the drive interface. If your ratchet or extension uses a 1/4 inch square drive, this socket fits that setup. Since it is an SAE 9/16 inch size, it is intended for imperial fasteners rather than metric hardware. It is also listed as a standard, not impact-rated, socket, so it is best used with hand tools rather than impact wrenches or impact drivers with adapters.

Who should buy it? Anyone filling out a mechanics socket rail, replacing a missing 9/16 inch socket, or building a dependable hand-tool kit one size at a time. If you do automotive work, equipment service, home maintenance, or general fastening jobs that still use SAE hardware, this DEWALT socket makes sense. It is especially useful for buyers who care more about reliable fit and clean fastener engagement than flashy extras.

Compact Control for Everyday Fastening

This socket is built for users who want a clean fit on standard SAE fasteners without stepping up to a larger drive size. Its compact body makes it easy to pair with a small ratchet for controlled work in tighter spaces.

• 6-point socket design helps hold hex fasteners more securely than a looser multi-point fit
• Knurled control ring adds grip when starting fasteners or handling the socket with oily hands

What’s in the Box

• (1) DEWALT 9/16 in. 1/4 in. Drive 6-Point Standard Socket

Key Specifications

Size	9/16 in.
Drive Size	1/4 in.
Socket Points	6-Point
Material	Chrome Vanadium Steel
Socket Type	Standard
Weight	0.006 lbs

Compatibility

Drive Interface

Fits standard 1/4 inch square drive ratchets, extensions, and hand-tool adapters.

Fastener Type

Made for 9/16 inch SAE hex fasteners.

Built For

Automotive Equipment Maintenance General Contracting DIY / Hobbyist SAE Fastening Garage Tool Kits

Pro Tip

Use this 6-point socket when the fastener is already a little worn. It grabs the flats better than a 12-point style and gives you a better shot at removing the hardware without rounding it off.

Warranty & Support

No manufacturer’s warranty is listed for this product in the source data.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

DEWALT 9/16 Inch – 1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Imperial Standard Socket for the drawer that actually gets used

This is a basic socket done the right way: good steel, clear markings, a useful knurled ring, and a 6-point fit that treats fasteners better than cheap throwaway sockets.

• Who it’s for: Mechanics, maintenance techs, and DIY users replacing a missing 9/16 inch SAE socket or building out a hand-tool set one size at a time.
• Why it stands out: DirectTorque technology and the 6-point design are the real selling points here because they help the socket hold the fastener instead of slipping across the corners.
• Worth knowing: This is a standard hand socket, not an impact socket, so keep it on a ratchet or extension where it belongs.

Common Questions

• Is this a metric or SAE socket? This is an SAE, or imperial, socket in a 9/16 inch size.
• What drive tool does it fit? It fits tools with a 1/4 inch square drive.
• Is it a 6-point or 12-point socket? It is a 6-point socket.
• Is this socket impact-rated? No. The source data lists it as a standard socket.