This document provides specifications for inch and metric thread dimensions including tolerances. It includes tables with nominal diameters, threads per inch, pitch diameters and other limiting dimensions for various screw sizes. Metric thread tolerances are also defined according to ISO standards using position symbols for external and internal threads. A comparison chart shows equivalencies between inch and metric screw sizes in terms of diameter, pitch and approximate equivalent threads per inch.
This document provides specifications for inch and metric thread dimensions including tolerances. It includes tables with nominal diameters, threads per inch, pitch diameters and other limiting dimensions for various screw sizes. Metric thread tolerances are also defined according to ISO standards using position symbols for external and internal threads. A comparison chart shows equivalencies between inch and metric screw sizes in terms of diameter, pitch and approximate equivalent threads per inch.
This document provides specifications for inch and metric thread dimensions including tolerances. It includes tables with nominal diameters, threads per inch, pitch diameters and other limiting dimensions for various screw sizes. Metric thread tolerances are also defined according to ISO standards using position symbols for external and internal threads. A comparison chart shows equivalencies between inch and metric screw sizes in terms of diameter, pitch and approximate equivalent threads per inch.
This document provides specifications for inch and metric thread dimensions including tolerances. It includes tables with nominal diameters, threads per inch, pitch diameters and other limiting dimensions for various screw sizes. Metric thread tolerances are also defined according to ISO standards using position symbols for external and internal threads. A comparison chart shows equivalencies between inch and metric screw sizes in terms of diameter, pitch and approximate equivalent threads per inch.
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Threads and Materials
Inch Series and Metric Threads Decarburization Limits
Root Radius 0.125 P Min. 0.050 0.056 0.062 0.075 0.088 0.100 0.125 0.156 0.188 0.219 0.250 0.312 0.375 0.438 0.500
Applicable Specifications: ASME B1.13M, B1.3M.
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Threads and Materials (continued)
Tolerance Grade and Position Symbols for Classes of ISO Metric Threads External Threads
Amount
0 Small
Large
Internal Threads
Tolerance Grade
Tolerance Grade
Major Diameter
Pitch Diameter
Tolerance Position (allowance)
Minor Diameter
Pitch Diameter
Tolerance Position (allowance)
----4 ---
--3 4 5
----4 5
----4 5
6 --8 ---
6 7 8 g
6 7 8 ---
6 7 8 ---
---
ISO metric internal threads are identified by the use of capital letters for the tolerance position. ISO metric external threads are identified by the use of lower case letters for the tolerance position. As an example: M6 x 1.0 4g6g indicates a metric thread form M, 6 mm nominal diameter. The fastener is externally threaded as noted by the lower case g. The tolerance position and grade of the major diameter is listed first 4g, followed by the tolerance position and grade of the pitch diameter-6g. Standard Property Class 12.9 socket screw products manufactured in the United States have 4g6g thread tolerances as the form most closely resembles the 3A thread form used on inch series socket products. When plating or coating of threads is desired, a thread form with greater allowance should be selected.
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Threads and Materials (continued)
Diameter and Thread Pitch Comparison Inch Series Size
#0
Nom. Dia. In.
0.060
Threads Per Inch
Metric Size
Dia. In.
M1.4
0.05 5
0.073
0.086
0.099
#4
0.112
0.125
#6
0.138
0.164
#10
0.190
5/16
0.3125
0.07 9
0.4 0.25
0.09 8
0.45 0.35
1/2
0.5 0.35
0.375
0.4375
51 74
5/8
0.500
0.625
0.7 0.5
36 51
3/4
0.750
M6
0.19 6 0.23 6
0.8 0.5 1.0 0.75
32 51 25 34
7/8
0.875
1.000
Pitch In mm
Equiv. TPI (app.)
M8
0.315
1.25 1.0
20 25
M10
0.393
1.5 1.25
17 20
M12
0.472
1.75 1.25
14.5 20
M14
0.551
2 1.5
12.5 17
M16
0.630
2 1.5
12.5 17
M20
0.787
2.5 1.5
10 17
M24
0.945
3 2
8.5 12.5
13 20
11 18
10 16
32 36 24 32 M5
Dia. In.
14 20
40 44 32 40 0.15 7
Metric Size
16 24
56 74
48 56 40 48 0.11 8
Threads Per Inch 20 28 18 24
64 101 7/16
M4 #8
Nom. Dia. In. 0.250
74 127
56 64
M3 #5
0.35 0.2
Inch Series Size 1/4
3/8
M2.5 #3
0.06 3
64 72 M2
#2
Equiv. TPI (app.) 85 127
80 M1.6
#1
Pitch In mm 0.3 0.2
9 14
8 12
Research has shown that there are over 100 possible inch/metric fastener mismatches possible among commonly used sizes. Care must be taken not to mix the types together.
Drilling Blind Holes: the minimum depth of a drilled hole suitable for tapping equals the full thread depth plus the number of turns, P, for each style and size of tap. Generally, the following minimum length thread engagements are recommended: Hardened Steel 1 times diameter of the screw Soft Steels or Cast Iron 1 and 1/2 times diameter of screw Aluminum 2 times the diameter of the screw.
