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Fastener Reference Charts

The charts every counter, quality lab, and maintenance shop keeps taped to the wall — free, original, and printable. Based on published ASME and SAE standard data. Always verify critical applications against the governing standard.

Inch (Unified) Thread Sizes & Tap Drills

SizeUNC (coarse) TPIUNC Tap DrillUNF (fine) TPI
#440#4348
#632#3640
#832#2936
#1024#2532
1/420#728
5/1618F24
3/8165/1624
7/1614U20
1/21327/6420
9/161231/6418
5/81117/3218
3/41021/3216
7/8949/6414
187/812

Metric Coarse Threads & Tap Drills

SizePitch (mm)Tap Drill (mm)
M30.52.5
M40.73.3
M50.84.2
M61.05.0
M81.256.8
M101.58.5
M121.7510.2
M142.012.0
M162.014.0
M202.517.5
M243.021.0

Bolt Grade & Property Class Markings

Grade / ClassHead MarkingMin TensileTypical Use
SAE Grade 2No radial lines74 ksi (to 3/4")General purpose, low stress
SAE Grade 53 radial lines120 ksi (to 1")Automotive, machinery
SAE Grade 86 radial lines150 ksiHigh-strength, drivetrain
Class 8.8"8.8" on head800 MPaMetric standard structural
Class 10.9"10.9" on head1040 MPaMetric high-strength
Class 12.9"12.9" on head1220 MPaSocket cap screws, tooling

Hex Bolt Head Size (Width Across Flats)

Bolt Dia.Wrench SizeBolt Dia.Wrench Size
1/47/169/1613/16
5/161/25/815/16
3/89/163/41-1/8
7/165/87/81-5/16
1/23/411-1/2

Approximate Tightening Torque (Dry, Plain Finish, ft-lb)

Size (UNC)Grade 5Grade 8
1/4-20812
5/16-181724
3/8-163045
7/16-145070
1/2-1375110
5/8-11150220
3/4-10260380

Torque values are approximate for dry, unlubricated, plain-finish fasteners and vary with plating, lubrication, and joint design. For critical joints, calculate from the actual application or test. Reference only — not engineering advice.

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