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ASTM, SAE AND ISO GRADE MARKINGS
AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR
STEEL FASTENERS
Nominal Mechanical Properties
Identification Fastener Size Proof Yield Tensile
Specification Material
Grade Mark Description Range Load Strength Strength
(in.) (psi) Min (psi) Min (psi)
SAE J429 Low or Medium 1/4 thru 1-
33,000 36,000
Grade 1 Carbon Steel 1/2
60,000
ASTM A307
Bolts, Low Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 4 -- --
Grades A&B
Screws,
No 1/4 thru
Studs
Grade SAE J429 Low or Medium 3/4 Over 55,000 57,000 74,000
Mark Grade 2 Carbon Steel 3/4 to 1- 33,000 36,000 60,000
1/2
SAE J429 Medium Carbon 1/4 thru 1-
Studs -- 100,000 115,000
No Grade 4 Cold Drawn Steel 1/2
Grade
Mark
ASTM A193
AISI 501 80,000 100,000
Grade B5
B5
1/4 Thru 4 --
ASTM A193
AISI 410 85,000 110,000
Grade B6
B6
105,000 125,000
ASTM A193 AISI 4140, 4142, 1/4 thru 2- 95,000 115,000
Grade B7 OR 4105 1/2
-- 75,000 100,000
B7 Over 2-1/2
--
thru 4
-- 105,000 125,000
ASTM A193 CrMoVa Alloy Over 4
thru 7 95,000 115,000
Grade B16 Steel
85,000 100,000
B16
ASTM A193
AISI 304
Grade B8
B8
1/4 and
-- 30,000 75,000
larger
ASTM A193
AISI 347
Grade B8C
B8C
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ASTM A193
AISI 316
Grade B8M
B8M
ASTM A193 1/4 and
AISI 321 -- 30,000 75,000
Grade B8T larger
B8T
ASTM A193 AISI 304
Grade B8 Strain Hardened 100,000 125,000
B8 80,000 115,000
Bolts, 65,000 105,000
Screws, 1/4 thr 3/4 50,000 100,000
ASTM A193 AISI 347
Studs for High- Over 3/4
Grade B8C Strain Hardened --
B8C Temperature thru 1
Service --
Over 1
-- 95,000 110,000
thru 1-1/4
ASTM A193 AISI 316 -- 80,000 100,000
Over 1-1/4
Grade B8M Strain Hardened thru 1-1/2 65,000 95,000
B8M 50,000 90,000
100,000 125,000
ASTM A193 AISI 321 80,000 115,000
Grade B8T Strain Hardened 65,000 105,000
B8T 50,000 100,000
ASTM A320 AISI 4140,
Grade L7 4142 or 4145
L7
ASTM A320
AISI 4037
Grade L7A
L7A 1/4 thru 2-
Bolts, -- 105,000 125,000
1/2
Screws,
ASTM A320
Studs for Low- AISI 4137
Grade L7B
Temperature
L7B
Service
ASTM A320
AISI 8740
Grade LC7
L7C
ASTM A320
AISI 4340 1/4 thru 4 -- 105,000 125,000
Grade L43
L43
ASTM A320
AISI 304
Grade B8
B8
ASTM A320
AISI 347
Grade B8C
B8C
1/4 and
-- 30,000 75,000
ASTM A320 larger
AISI 321
Grade B8T
B8T
ASTM A320 AISI 303
Grade B8F or 303Se
B8F
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ASTM A320
AISI 316
Grade B8M
B8M
ASTM A320
AISI 304
Grade B8
B8
ASTM A320
Bolts, AISI 347
Grade B8C 1/4 thru
B8C Screws,
Studs for Low- 3/4
Temperature Over 3/4 -- 100,000 100,000
ASTM A320 Service AISI 303 thru 1 -- 80,000 80,000
Grade B8F or 303Se Over 1 -- 65,00 65,00
B8F thru 1-1/4 -- 50,00 50,00
Over 1-1/4
ASTM A320 thru 1-1/2
AISI 316
Grade B8M
B8M
ASTM A320
AISI 321
Grade B8T
B8T
1/4 thru 1
SAE J429 85,000 92,000 120,000
Over 1 to
Grade 5 74,000 81,000 105,000
1-1/2
Bolts, Medium Carbon
Screws, Steel, Quenched 1/4 thru 1
Studs and Tempered Over 1 to 85,000 92,000 120,000
ASTM A449 1-1/2 74,000 81,000 105,000
Over 1-1/2 55,000 58,000 90,000
thru 3
Low or Medium
SAE J429 Carbon Steel, No. 6
Sems 85,000 -- 120,000
Grade 5.1 Quenched and thru 3/8
Tempered
Low Carbon
Bolts,
SAE J429 Martensitic Steel,
Screws, 1/4 thru 1 85,000 92,000 120,000
Grade 5.2 Quenched and
Studs
Tempered
Medium Carbon 1/2 thru 1
ASTM A325 85,000 92,000 120,000
Steel, Quenched 1-1/8 thru
Type 1 74,000 81,000 105,000
and Tempered 1-1/2
A325
Low Carbon
ASTM A325 High Strength Martensitic Steel,
1/2 thru 1 85,000 92,000 120,000
Type 2 Structural Quenched and
A325 Bolts Tempered
Atmospheric
Corrosion 1/2 thru 1
ASTM A325 85,000 92,000 120,000
Resisting Steel, 1-1/8 thru
Type 3 74,000 81,000 105,000
Quenched and 1-1/2
A325
Tempered
ASTM A354 80,000 83,000 105,000
Grade BB 1/4 thru 2- 75,000 78,000 100,000
BB Alloy Steel,
Bolts, 1/2
Quenched and
Studs 2-3/4 thru
Tempered
ASTM A354 4 105,000 109,000 125,000
Grade BC 95,000 99,000 115,000
BC
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Medium Carbon
SAE J429 Bolts, Alloy Steel, 1/4 thru 1-
Quenched and 105,000 115,000 133,000
Grade 7 Screws, 1/2
Tempered 4
Medium Carbon
SAE J429 Alloy Steel,
Grade 8 Bolts, Quenched and
Tempered 1/4 thru 1-
Screws, 120,000 130,000 150,000
1/2
Studs Alloy Steel,
ASTM A354 Quenched and
Grade BD
Tempered 4
Medium Carbon
Alloy or SAE 1041
SAE J429 1/4 thru 1-
Studs Modified Elevated 120,000 130,000 150,000
Grade 8.1 1/2
No Grade Temperature
Mark Drawn Steel
150,000
High Strength Alloy Steel,
1/2 thru 1- min
ASTM A490 Structural Quenched and 120,000 130,000
1/2 170,000
Bolts Tempered
A490 max
ISO R898
33,000 36,000 60,000
Class 4.6
No Grade
Mark Medium Carbon
Steel, Quenched
and Tempered
ISO R898
55,000 57,000 74,000
Class 5.8
No Grade
Mark
8.8
Bolts,
All Sizes
ISO R898 Screws,
or thru 1-1/2 85,000 92,000 120,000
Class 8.8 Studs
88 Alloy Steel,
Quenched and
10.9 Tempered
ISO R898
or 120,000 130,000 150,000
Class 10.9
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FASTENER IDENTIFICATION MARKING
Proof Hardness
Grade
Nominal Size Load Rockwell See
Identification Specification Material
In. Stress Note
Marking
ksi Min Max
ASTM A563 - Grade 0 Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 1-1/2 69 B55 C32 3,4
ASTM A563 - Grade A Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 1-1/2 90 B68 C32 3,4
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1/4 thru 1 120
ASTM A563 - Grade B Carbon Steel over 1 thru 1- B69 C32 3,4
105
No Mark 1/2
Carbon Steel
May be
ASTM A563 - Grade C 1/4 thru 4 144 B78 C38 5
Quenched
and Tampered
Atmospheric
Corrosion
Resistant Steel
ASTM A563 - Grade C3 1/4 thru 4 144 B78 C38 5,9
May be
Quenched
and Tampered
Carbon Steel
May be
ASTM A563 - Grade D 1/4 thru 4 150 B84 C38 6
Quenched
and Tampered
Carbon Steel
ASTM A563 - Grade DH Quenched 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 6
and Tampered
Atmospheric
Corrosion
ASTM A563 - Grade
Resistant Steel, 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 5,9
DH3
Quenched
and Tampered
ASTM A194 - Grade 1 Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 4 130 B70 -- 7
Medium Carbon
ASTM A194 - Grade 2 1/4 thru 4 150 159 352 7,8
Steel
Medium Carbon
ASTM A194 - Grade 2H Steel, Quenched 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 7
and Tempered
Medium Carbon
ASTM A194 - Grade
Steel, Quenched 1/4 thru 4 150 159 237 7,8
2HM
and Tempered
Medium Carbon
Alloy Steel,
ASTM A194 - Grade 4 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 7
Quenched
and Tempered
Medium Carbon
Alloy Steel,
ASTM A194 - Grade 7 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 7
Quenched
and Tempered
Medium Carbon
Alloy Steel,
ASTM A194 - Grade 7M 1/4 thru 4 150 159 237 7
Quenched
and Tempered
See Note 1,2 10
NOTES:
1. In addition to the indicated grade marking, all grades, except A563 grades O, A and B,
must be marked for manufacturer identification.
2. The markings shown for all grades of A194 nuts are for cold formed and hot forged nuts.
When nuts are machined from bar stock the nut must be additionally marked with the
letter 'B'.
3. Nuts are not required to be marked unless specified by the purchaser. When marked,
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the identification marking shall be the grade letter O, A or B.
4. Properties shown are those of nonplated or noncoated coarse thread hex nuts.
5. Properties shown are those of coarse thread heavy hex nuts.
6. Properties shown are those of coarse thread heavy hex nuts.
7. Properties shown are those of coarse 8-pitch thread heavy hex nuts.
8. Hardnesses are Brinell Hardness Numbers.
9. The nut manufacturer, at his option, may add other markings to indicate the use of
atmospheric corrosion resistant steel.
10. Specifications --
ASTM A563 -- Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts.
ASTM A194/A194M -- Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure and High
Temperature Service.
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