Self-aligning ball bearing · 23 series (wide)
2306 bearing
30 × 72 × 27 mm
The 2306 is a self-aligning ball bearing with a 30 mm bore, 72 mm outside diameter and 27 mm width. Wider version of the 13 series.
- Bore d
- 30 mm 1.1811 in
- Outside diameter D
- 72 mm 2.8346 in
- Width B
- 27 mm 1.063 in
- Dimension series
- 23
- Load directions
- Mainly radial; light axial
Designation explained
What 2306 means
Standard bearing numbers encode the type, the dimension series and the bore. Anything after the base number — seals, clearance, cage — is a suffix.
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
23 | Wide self-aligning ball bearing, dimension series 23 (the type digit 1 is omitted by convention) |
06 | 06 → 30 mm bore (06 × 5) |
Variants
Common 2306 variants
Suffixes change the bearing without changing its boundary dimensions. The exact letters differ between manufacturers — always order by the full designation from the maker you choose.
| Suffix | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
K | 2306K | Tapered bore (taper 1:12) for mounting on an adapter or withdrawal sleeve |
2RS | 2306-2RS | Contact seals on both sides (available for selected sizes; may be wider) |
TV / TN9 / M | 2306-TVH | Cage material: polyamide (TV, TN9) or machined brass (M) — letters vary by maker |
CN (no suffix) | 2306 | Normal internal clearance |
C3 | 2306-C3 | Internal clearance greater than normal — common for electric motors and heated shafts |
C4 | 2306-C4 | Internal clearance greater than C3 |
Same envelope
Same 30 × 72 × 27 mm, different type
These bearings have exactly the same bore, outside diameter and width but are a different type. They fit the same housing and shaft, but carry loads differently — same size is not the same function.
| Designation | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| NU2306 | Cylindrical roller bearing | 30 × 72 × 27 mm |
Same bore
Other 30 mm bore bearings
Every standard bearing in this reference with a 30 mm bore, from light to heavy sections.
| Designation | Type | D | B / H |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6006 | Deep groove ball bearing | 55 mm | 13 mm |
| 6206 | Deep groove ball bearing | 62 mm | 16 mm |
| 6306 | Deep groove ball bearing | 72 mm | 19 mm |
| 6406 | Deep groove ball bearing | 90 mm | 23 mm |
| 61806 | Deep groove ball bearing | 42 mm | 7 mm |
| 61906 | Deep groove ball bearing | 47 mm | 9 mm |
| 16006 | Deep groove ball bearing | 55 mm | 9 mm |
| 1206 | Self-aligning ball bearing | 62 mm | 16 mm |
| 1306 | Self-aligning ball bearing | 72 mm | 19 mm |
| 2206 | Self-aligning ball bearing | 62 mm | 20 mm |
| 7206 | Angular contact ball bearing | 62 mm | 16 mm |
| 7306 | Angular contact ball bearing | 72 mm | 19 mm |
| NU206 | Cylindrical roller bearing | 62 mm | 16 mm |
| NU306 | Cylindrical roller bearing | 72 mm | 19 mm |
| NU2206 | Cylindrical roller bearing | 62 mm | 20 mm |
| 22206 | Spherical roller bearing | 62 mm | 20 mm |
| 30206 | Tapered roller bearing | 62 mm | 17.25 mm |
| 30306 | Tapered roller bearing | 72 mm | 20.75 mm |
| 32006X | Tapered roller bearing | 55 mm | 17 mm |
| 32206 | Tapered roller bearing | 62 mm | 21.25 mm |
| 32306 | Tapered roller bearing | 72 mm | 28.75 mm |
| 51106 | Thrust ball bearing | 47 mm | 11 mm |
| 51206 | Thrust ball bearing | 52 mm | 16 mm |
| 51306 | Thrust ball bearing | 60 mm | 21 mm |
| UCP206 | Pillow block bearing unit | — | — |
Where to buy
Find 2306 at sellers
Search results on independent sellers. We are not affiliated with them, do not earn from these links and do not see their prices or stock. Results mix brands and variants — check the full designation before you order.
About these dimensions. Boundary dimensions follow ISO 15 (radial bearings — boundary dimensions, general plan), dimension series 23, and are the same for every manufacturer of a standard 2306. Chamfers, load ratings, speed limits and weight depend on the manufacturer and design and are not shown — use the maker's datasheet for engineering decisions. Last checked 9 October 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Learn more
What size is a 2306 bearing?
A 2306 is a self-aligning ball bearing with a 30 mm bore, 72 mm outside diameter and 27 mm width (30 × 72 × 27 mm). These boundary dimensions follow the ISO dimension plan, so they are the same across manufacturers.
Can I replace 2306 with another bearing of the same size?
Other bearing types can share the same 30 × 72 × 27 mm envelope, but a different type has different load directions, speed limits and mounting needs. Same dimensions alone do not make two bearings interchangeable.
Where are the load ratings and speed limits?
They depend on the manufacturer and internal design, so we do not list a single value. Check the datasheet for the exact full designation you intend to use.
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