What size clipper blade leaves 1/8 inch of hair?

A #7F blade leaves 3.2 mm (1/8 in) of hair.

What blade do groomers use most?

#10 is listed as a common catalogue size. Choose by the required nominal cut length and application, not popularity alone.

Are A5 blades interchangeable between brands?

Compatible with the selected Andis®, Oster®, Wahl®, and Moser® models listed on our compatibility page. Confirm the exact clipper model with a sample before final production approval.

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8 blade specifications

#40

0.25 mm (1/100 in)

Available material: Fixed blade: Steel; moving blade options: Carbon steel, Ceramic, Stainless steel
Typical use: Pre-operative shaving
Foot pads
Body areas: Medical area, Surgical preparation area
Recommended breeds: All dog breeds

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#30

0.5 mm (1/50 in)

Available material: Fixed blade: Steel; moving blade options: Carbon steel, Ceramic
Typical use: Close trimming
Ears
Body areas: Medical area, Area surrounding a wound
Recommended breeds: All dog breeds

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#15

1.2 mm (3/64 in)

Available material: Fixed blade: Steel; moving blade options: Carbon steel, Ceramic
Typical use: Face
Feet
Body areas: Face details, Paw pads
Recommended breeds: All dog breeds

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#10

1.5 mm (1/16 in)

Available material: Fixed blade: Steel; moving blade options: Carbon steel, Ceramic
Typical use: Abdomen
Sanitary areas
Most common
Body areas: Eye area, Ear canal, Genital area
Recommended breeds: All dog breeds

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#7F

3.2 mm (1/8 in)

Available material: Fixed blade: Steel; moving blade options: Carbon steel, Ceramic
Typical use: Full-body grooming
Body areas: Face, Ears, Paws, Hip area
Recommended breeds: Poodle, Bichon Frise, Schnauzer

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#5F

6.3 mm (1/4 in)

Available material: Fixed blade: Steel; moving blade options: Carbon steel, Ceramic
Typical use: Full body
Most popular
Body areas: Face, Ears, Paws, Tail
Recommended breeds: Poodle, Maltese, Small curly-coated dogs

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#4F

9.5 mm (3/8 in)

Available material: Fixed blade: Steel; moving blade options: Carbon steel, Ceramic
Typical use: Long-haired dogs
Body areas: Full body, Face contour
Recommended breeds: Poodle, Bichon Frise, Curly-coated dogs

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#3F

13 mm (1/2 in)

Available material: Fixed blade: Steel; moving blade options: Carbon steel, Ceramic
Typical use: Longest finish cut

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Frequently asked questions

What size clipper blade leaves 1/8 inch of hair?: A #7F blade leaves 3.2 mm (1/8 in) of hair.
What blade do groomers use most?: #10 is listed as a common catalogue size. Choose by the required nominal cut length and application, not popularity alone.
Are A5 blades interchangeable between brands?: Compatible with the selected Andis®, Oster®, Wahl®, and Moser® models listed on our compatibility page. Confirm the exact clipper model with a sample before final production approval.

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#40 blade · 0.25 mm (1/100 in)
Pre-operative shaving, Foot pads
#30 blade · 0.5 mm (1/50 in)
Close trimming, Ears
#15 blade · 1.2 mm (3/64 in)
Face, Feet
#10 blade · 1.5 mm (1/16 in)
Abdomen, Sanitary areas
#7F blade · 3.2 mm (1/8 in)
Full-body grooming
#5F blade · 6.3 mm (1/4 in)
Full body
#4F blade · 9.5 mm (3/8 in)
Long-haired dogs
#3F blade · 13 mm (1/2 in)
Longest finish cut

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