US Standard Thread Length for Bolts
| Bolt Diameter | Standard Thread Length (in.) * | |
|---|---|---|
| Bolts 6 inches and shorter | Bolts longer than 6 inches | |
| 1/4″ | 3/4″ | 1″ |
| 5/16″ | 7/8″ | 1-1/8″ |
| 3/8″ | 1″ | 1-1/4″ |
What are the most common standard bolt sizes?
American Manufacturers generally use 13mm, 15mm, 18mm, and 19mm bolts. Anything smaller than these is likely an 8mm or 10mm, and bith asian and american companies use them most often.
What are the different sizes of bolts?
DIN Standard 931 Hex Bolt Size Chart
| Thread Size | Thread Diameter | Threaded Shank Length (200+mm) |
|---|---|---|
| M8 | 1.25 | n/a |
| M10 | 1.5 | 45mm |
| M12 | 1.75 | 49mm |
| M14 | 2 | 53mm |
What do the numbers in bolt sizes mean?
The number 1 or number larger than one, or number one or number larger than one followed by a fraction, is the diameter of the shaft. The number following the hyphen is the number of threads per inch; that is, the number of threads on the shaft itself, per inch of shaft length. Same as for smaller parts.
How can you tell if a bolt is metric or standard?
How long is that bolt? Most bolts come in pretty uniform lengths; and this is a good way to determine if the bolt is metric or standard. Measure the bolt length (not including the cap), and see if it’s closer to a fraction of an inch, or a nice and round millimeter length that ends in 5 or 0.
What is M in bolt size?
The letter ‘M’ indicates that this bolt uses a metric thread. The number ‘8’ refers to the nominal diameter of the bolt shaft in millimeters. The number 1.0 is the thread pitch of the bolt, which is the distance between threads, in millimeters. And the final figure, 20, is the length in millimeters.
What size is a M5 screw?
ISO Metric Machine Screw Thread Dimensions
| Thread Size | Nominal Diameter (mm) | Thread Pitch (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| M3.5 | 3.5 | 0.60 |
| M4 | 4.0 | 0.70 |
| M4.5 | 4.5 | 0.75 |
| M5 | 5.0 | 0.80 |
What size is M8?
| Size | Clearance Hole | Tapping Drill (fine pitch) |
|---|---|---|
| M6 | 6.5 | 5.25 mm |
| M8 | 9 | 7 mm |
| M10 | 11 | 9.0 or 8.75 mm |
| M12 | 14 | 10.5 mm |
What does 8.8 mean on a bolt?
In the case of a 8.8 grade bolt the first figure signifies that the Tensile Strength is at least 800MPa. The second figure signifies that the fastener will begin to yield at 80% of the Ultimate Tensile Strength, i.e. at least 640MPa.
What does M12 mean?
Those are metric screw dimensions. M10 means a 10 millimeter outer diameter for the bolt or whatever piece it is; M12 means 12 millimeters. The part after the ‘x’ is the pitch — how many mm a thread is wide. To figure out which you have, you can measure the existing part with calipers and a thread gauge.
What diameter is M6?
Thread Geometry – Metric Coarse
| Thread | Major Diameter | Pitch Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| M4 | 4.0 | 3.545 |
| M4.5 | 4.5 | 4.013 |
| M5 | 5.0 | 4.480 |
| M6 | 6.0 | 5.350 |
What size is M18 bolt?
Dimensions for DIN931 Hex Head Bolt
| Diameter (d) | Pitch | Across Flats (s) |
|---|---|---|
| M16 | 2mm | 24mm |
| M18 | 2.5mm | 27mm |
| M20 | 2.5mm | 30mm |
| M22 | 2.5mm | 32mm |
What does a #8 screw mean?
The #8 gauge screw has a major diameter of 0.17″ and 8 TPI. The screw is 1-1/4″ long, a measurement taken from the bottom of the head to the point.
What is M12 in standard?
Table 3.
| Metric | Closest Inch |
|---|---|
| M10-1.5 | 3/8-16 (Smaller) |
| M12-1.75 | 1/2-13 (Larger) |
| M14-2.0 | 9/16-12 (Larger) |
| M16-2.0 | 5/8-11 (Smaller) |
Is 5/16 The same as M8?
Well, quick answer is no. They are not the same and they are not interchangeable, although they can work under certain circumstances. The most important part is understanding the meaning of M8 and 5/16 to refer to the size of a metric screw or bolt, so then we can see why they aren’t the same thing!
Is metric and SAE the same?
Metric and SAE wrenches have different systems of measurement. Metric sockets and wrenches use the metric measurement system.SAE wrenches use the imperial measurement system, mostly used in the United States, where it’s described using inches, or fractions of an inch. For this, you’d get a 1/3inch wrench or socket.
Is standard and imperial the same?
Most of the world uses the metric system for measuring, but the British and Americans have their own systems of measurement (just to make things complicated). These systems are called the ‘standard’ or ‘Imperial’ systems.
Are metric and standard threads the same?
Metric thread pitch measurements are read differently than standard ones. While for standard thread pitch measurements the lower number is coarse thread and the higher number refers to fine thread, in metric this is opposite. M10-1.50 is a coarse thread denotation while M10-1.25 is a fine pitch.
Is M10 a 10mm?
M10 (10mm) Thread Size (T) 6.6mm Head Length (H)
What size is m30?
Metric Hex Bolt Dimensions
| NOMINAL SIZE (D) | BODY DIAMETER | |
|---|---|---|
| m20 | 20.00 | 32.95 |
| m24 | 24.00 | 39.55 |
| m30 | 30.00 | 50.85 |
| m36 | 36.00 | 60.79 |
What are M10 bolts?
M10 bolts are a highly adaptable and strong fixing, which can be used in many applications within construction and at home. They are adjusted with either a spanner or wrench due to their hexagonal head and have a full or half threaded stem, so they can be used with a nut or in a tapered hole.
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