Hillman 370054 Toggle Bolts, 3/16 x 3 in, 50 Pack
A dependable bulk pack of standard toggle bolts, with the usual large hole and one way install.
We bought Swpeet ~70 Pcs Toggle Bolt and Wing Nut / Hollow Wall Anchor Kit (1/8", 3/16", 1/4"). It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is the same spring wing toggle bolt from a well known fastener maker, in the middle 3/16 inch size of the Swpeet kit, with published load and hole size data.
The short version
- Hanging shelves, mirrors, towel bars or curtain rods on drywall without a stud
- Anyone who uses a lot of one size and wants a bulk pack
- Plaster, tile or hollow block walls
- You need several sizes; a mixed kit or separate packs will fit better
- You are mounting a TV or large cabinet; find a stud instead
- You may want to remove and refit the item later
What owners like
- Holds medium to heavy items well where no stud is available
- Cheap and easy to find in a bulk pack
- Much stronger than plastic expansion anchors in hollow walls
Common complaints
- Needs a large hole, which is hard to hide if you move the item
- The wings fall inside the wall if the bolt is removed, so they cannot be reused
- Overtightening can crush drywall and weaken the hold
- The bolt must be long enough for the wings to open fully
Based on The Amazon listing, the Toolbox Supply spec sheet, a Dunn Lumber listing and the Toolstash guide to toggle bolts. No owner review threads for this exact pack could be read, so these themes reflect spring toggle bolts in general..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
A 50 pack of zinc plated steel spring wing toggle bolts with round heads for hanging things on drywall, plaster, tile or hollow block. This page covers it in place of the Swpeet toggle bolt and anchor kit, whose listing could not be read.
- Spring loaded wings fold to pass through the hole, then open behind the wall
- Spreads the load over a wider area than plastic anchors
- Works in drywall, plaster, tile and hollow block
- Standard duty rating from the maker
A solid choice if you mostly hang medium weight items like shelves, mirrors and towel bars where there is no stud. The trade-off is the usual one for spring toggles: a large drill hole, and the wings drop inside the wall if you remove the bolt. It is one size only, unlike the mixed Swpeet kit.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- 3/16 in diameter x 3 in long
- Count
- 50 per pack
- Material
- Steel, zinc plated
- Head
- Round head machine screw
- Drill hole
- 9/16 in
- Wall thickness
- 3/8 to 2-1/4 in
- Rated load
- 70 lb in 1/2 in drywall, 85 lb in C-90 block
Worth knowing
- Do not exceed the rated load, and spread heavy items over several anchors.
- Do not overtighten in drywall, as it can crush the board.
Questions
What size hole do I drill for a 3/16 toggle bolt?
Hillman specifies a 9/16 inch hole for this 3/16 x 3 inch bolt.
How much weight will a 3/16 toggle bolt hold in drywall?
Hillman rates it at 70 lb in 1/2 inch drywall and 85 lb in C-90 block.
Can you reuse a toggle bolt?
The bolt can be reused, but the wings fall into the wall once the bolt comes out, so you need a new wing.
How thick a wall does it fit?
From 3/8 to 2-1/4 inches.
Sources
- Amazon.com: Hillman Toggle Bolts, 3/16in x 3in, 50 Pack, Zinc
- Toolbox Supply: Hillman 370054 Round Head Spring Wing Toggle Bolt, 3/16 x 3, 50 pack
- Dunn Lumber: Hillman Anchors Toggle Bolt 3/16x3
- Toolstash: Toggle bolts, how they work and when to use them
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.