How are bolts specified?
How are bolts specified?
A bolt’s size is classified based on a number of dimensions, namely the bolt’s diameter, length of shank, thread pitch, grade, thread length and head size. Bolts can me specified in metric using millimeters, but the standard, internationally-recognized descriptions of bolt sizes are in inches.
How do you read a nut size?
Unified screw diameters are measured in inches — lowest to highest as 0 to 10. Measurements equal 0.060″ + 0.013″ x measured diameter. For example: 4-30 x . 10 has a major diameter of 0.112″.
What size is M10?
| Size | Clearance Hole | Tapping Drill (fine pitch) |
|---|---|---|
| M8 | 9 | 7 mm |
| M10 | 11 | 9.0 or 8.75 mm |
| M12 | 14 | 10.5 mm |
| M16 | 18 | 16.5 mm |
What are the bolt standards?
Bolts Dimension Standards
| Description | Standard | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| Square & Hex Head Bolts | ANSI/ASME B18.2.1 | Inch Series |
| Hex Head Bolts | ANSI/ASME B18.2.3.5M | Metric |
| Heavy Hex Bolts | ANSI/ASME B18.2.3.6M | Metric |
| Heavy Hex Structural Bolts | ANSI/ASME B18.2.3.7M | Metric |
How do I choose nuts for bolts?
Match the threading of a nut to the bolt.
- Coarse-threaded nuts and bolts are the most common and have more space between the threads. They’ll be labeled with a higher thread pitch.
- Fine-threaded nuts and bolts with lower thread pitches have smaller gaps between the threads, giving them a tight, strong hold.
What are the strongest bolts made?
Grade 9 structural bolts, also known as grade 9 hex cap screws, are one the strongest structural bolts that can be used today. While the typical grade 8 bolt has a tensile strength of 150,000 PSI, a grade 9 bolt has a tensile strength of 180,000PSI.
