1/4 clearance holes could be .257 (Close fit), .266 (Free fit), or .281 (Loose fit)... depending on what your application needs.
If you are talking counterbores instead of countersinks, then .285 is too small as maximum head diameter on a 1/4 buton head cap screw is .437
You should buy Machinery's Handbook or reference one.
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