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6 in dust-collector hose: measured bore 6 in ID (approx 152 mm). Which tool dust ports it fits directly and where a reducer is needed.

Updated 05 September 2026.

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6 in dust-collector hose diameter

The real bore and cuff diameter of the 6 in dust-collector hose and what it connects to.

ID152 mm6 in, 152 mm

Rings drawn to scale from the measured diameters in the table below.

Measured hose dimensions

Fitting typefemale cuff (goes over a port or into a socket)
Inner diameter / bore (ID)6 in, 152 mm
Nominal size6 in ID (approx 152 mm)
Mating diameter (mm)152

Shop notes

Used on: Cyclone dust-collector main trunk lines on longer duct runs.

The 6 in flex hose is the main cyclone trunk size, carrying the airflow a 4 in line cannot. It reduces to 4 in only at the individual tool, so a 6-to-4 in reducer sits at each drop.

Questions and answers

What is the fitting type of the 6 in dust-collector hose diameter?

female cuff (goes over a port or into a socket)

What is the inner diameter / bore (id) of the 6 in dust-collector hose diameter?

6 in, 152 mm

What is the nominal size of the 6 in dust-collector hose diameter?

6 in ID (approx 152 mm)

What is the mating diameter (mm) of the 6 in dust-collector hose diameter?

152