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A N A M E R I C A N A T I O N A S
L T A N D A R D

METRIC HEX
CAP SCREWS

ASME B 1 8 m L 3 m l M-If
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 FOREWORD

AmericanNational Standards Committee B 18 for the standardization of bolts, screws,

nuts, rivets, and similar fasteners was organized in Marchof1922, as Sectional Committee
B18 under the aegis of the American Engineering Standards Committee (later the American
Standards Association,thentheUnited States of America Standards Institute and, as of
October 6 , 1969,theAmericanNational Standards Institute, Inc.), withtheSociety of
Automotive Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as joint sponsors.
Subcommittee 2 was subsequently established and charged with the responsibility for technical
content of standards covering wrenchheadboltsand nuts.
At itsmeetingonDecember 4, 1974,Committee B18 authorized preparation of a series
of standards for metric fasteners. Subcommittee 2 was assigned responsibility for developing
standards for metrichex bolts, screws, and nuts. On September 22, 1976, Subcommittee 2
organizedthe contents of a standard covering eight different hexhead screw andbolt
products. Actual drafting waspostponed until ISO/TC2 could reachfinal decisions relating
tothebasic dimensions and characteristics of hex bolts, screws, and nuts. At ISO/TC2
meetings held in April of 1977,final actions were taken. Committee B18 affirmed the TC2
decisions at a meeting on June29,1977,and drafting of this Standard was started.
Committee B 18, in February of 1978, established a cooperative program with the Department
of Defenseto draft AmericanNational Standards for metric fasteners in such a way that
they could beuseddirectly by the Government for procurement purposes. The Department
of Defenserequestedthateach of the eight products be covered in separate standards, and
Subcommittee 2 acceptedthisapproachatitsmeeting on June 27, 1978.
This Standardwasapproved by letter ballot of Committee B 18 on September 15, 1978,
andwassubsequentlyapproved by the secretariat and submitted totheAmericanNational
Standards Institute for designation as an AmericanNational Standard. This was granted on
April26,1979. B 18.2.3.1M was subsequently reaffirmed in 1989andagain in 1995.
In 1997, a revisionwasintiatedto try andalignthis Standard withits I S 0 counterpart.
A letter ballot, which closed in November of 1998, was not approved and in early December
of 1998, Subcommittee 2 metto resolve the negatives. Aspart of the resolution of these
negatives, it was agreedtoinclude in thisForeword a summary ofkey changes to this
Standard. The following isthat summary:
It wasmade clear in para. 1.4.1 that all dimensions in this Standard applybeforeany
coating hasbeen applied. Thewasher face diameter isnow to be inspected a 0.1 mm
above thebearingplaneand notat midthickness as it was previously. The length of point
was redefined, including a new method for checking an increased maximumpointlength
defined in para.2.5and Table 5. Screw straightness, which formerly was checked with a
sleeve gage, is now checked with a rail gage as established in para. 2.6. The position of
body-to-thread, which is checkedwith a sleeve gage, now applies onlytocutthreads as
established in para. 2.7.6, with new tolerance zonevaluesshown in Table 1.
Grip lengthandbodylengthwererevisedto correspond to the IS0 standard. This results
in the following standard diameterllength combinations being fully threaded and not partially
threaded as theywere previously:

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 M8 x 35 M20 x 70 M42 x 130 M64 x M90
200 x 300
MI0 x 40 M24 x 80 M42 x 120 M72 x M90
260 x 280
MI2 x 45 M30 x 100 M48 x 160 M72 x M90
240 x 260
MI4 x 50 M36 x 110 M48 x 150 M72 x 220 MI00 x 340
MI4 x 55 M36 x 120 M56 x 200 M80 x 280 MI00 x 320
MI6 x 55 M36 x 130 M56 x 180 M80 x 260 MI00 x 300
MI6 x 60 M42 x 150 M64 x 240 M80 x 240 MI00 x 280
M20 x 65 M42 x 140 M64 x 220 M90 x 320

For screws threaded full length,the grip lengthwasincreased approximately to 3 times

pitchfrom 2.5 timespitch (see Table 6).
The previous requirement for a controlled root radius in the runout section of the thread
on products of Property Class 10.9 or greater was replaced by a requirement for a rounded
root contour included in para. 2.7.5. Quality assurance and dimensional conformance have
beenspecifiedandincluded in paras. 2.13 and 2.14, respectively. Appendix IV provides a
detailed comparison of product characteristics in this Standard as compared to those of KO.
Users of this Standard are urgedtoreviewits contents carefully so thatno confusion
exists withthe provisions of the previous editions of this Standard.
This revisionwasapproved as an American National Standard onMay 10, 1999.

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 ASME B18 STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Standardization of Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, Screws,
Washers, and Similar Fasteners
(The following is the rosterof the Committee at the timeof approval of this Standard.)

OFFICERS
D.A. Clever, Chair
R. D. Strong, Vice Chair
S. W. Vass, Vice Chair
R. L. Crane, Secretary

COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
J. C. Akins, Safety Socket Screw Corp.
J. Altman, Rotor Clip Co.
J. H. Slass, Alternate, Rotor Clip
J. B. Belford, Lawson Products Inc.
D. Broomfield, Illinois Tool Works Inc.
J. A. Buda, SPS Technologies
D.A. Clever, Deere and Co.
T. Collier, Cam-Tech Industries Inc.
R. L. Crane, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
A. C. DiCola, Wrought Washer Co.
A. Dinh, Defense Industrial Supply Center
W. D. Downing, Emhart Heli-Coil
B. A. Dusina, Federal Screw Works
D. S. George, Ford Motor Co.
D. L. Drobnich, Alternate, Ford Motor Co.
J. Greenslade, Greenslade & Co.
B. Hasiuk, Defense Industrial Supply Center
A. Herskovitz, Consultant
A. C. Hood, ACH Technologies
J. Hubbard, Rockford Fastener, Inc.
F. W. Kern, Consultant
J. F. Koehl, Spirol International Corp.
W. H. Kopke, ITW Shakeproof Assembly Corp.
J. G. Langenstein, Consultant
M. Levinson, ITW Shakeproof
L. L. Lord, Caterpillar, Inc.
A. D. McCrindle, Genfast Manufacturing Co.
K. E. McCullough, Consultant
R. F. Novotny, Camcar Decorah Operations
M. 0. Prasad, General Motors Corp.
W. Schevey, BGM Fastener Co., Inc.
R. D. Strong, General Motors Corp.
J. F. Sullivan, National Fasteners Distribution Association
R. L. Tennis, Caterpillar, Inc.
S. W. Vass. Industrial Fasteners Institute
C.B. Wackrow, MNP Corp.
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C. J. Wilson, Industrial Fasteners Institute

SUBCOMMITTEE 2 - EXTERNAL DRIVE FASTENERS

S.W. V a s , Chair, Lake Erie Screw Corp.
R. L. Crane, Secretary, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
D. Broomfield, Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
R. M. Byrne, Trade Assoc. Management, Inc.
D. A. Clever, Deere and Co.
A. P. Cockman, Ford Motor Co.
R. J. Corbett, Huck International Industrial Fasteners
A. Dinh, Defense Industrial Supply Center
D. S. George, Ford Motor Co.
J. Greenslade, Greenslade & Co.
A. Herskovitz, Consultant
M. W. Hc!ubecki, Electric Boat Corp.
J. Hubbard, Rockford Fastener, Inc.
D. F. Kattler, SPS Technologies
L. L. Lord, Caterpillar, Inc.
A. D. McCrindle, Genfast Mannufacturing Co.
K. E. McCullough. Consultant
J. A. Schlink, Caterpillar, Inc.
R. L. Tennis, Caterpillar, Inc.
C. B. Wackrow, MNP Corp.
W. K. Wilcox, Naval Sea System Command
C. J. Wilson, Industrial Fasteners Institute

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Foreword ............................................................................ 111

Standards Committee Roster ........................................................... V

Correspondence With the B18 Committee ............................................... vii

1 Introductory Notes .......................................................... 1

2 General Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Figures
1 WasherFace
Detail ............................................................ 3
2 Fillet
Detail for Short Screws .................................................. 4
3 Fillet
Detail for Long Screws .................................................. 5
Tables
1 Tolerance Zones ............................................................... 3
2 Dimensions of Underhead Fillets ............................................... 5
3 Dimensions of Hex Cap Screws ................................................ 6
4 Thread Lengths ................................................................ 8
5 Dimensions of Points .......................................................... 8
6 Maximum Grip GagingLengths Lg andMinimumBodyLengths L. .............. 10
7 Thread
Lengths ................................................................ 12

Nonmandatory Appendices
A Screw Straightness Gage and Gaging Procedure ................................. 13
B Body Position Gages and Gaging
Procedures .................................... 15
C Recommended Clearance Holes for Screws ...................................... 17
D Comparison
With I S 0 Standards ............................................... 19

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1INTRODUCTORYNOTES which are not in IS0 4014 or IS0 4017.

This Standard specifies some requirements that are
1.1 Scope notincluded in IS0 4014 or IS0 4017. Dimensional
requirements shown inbold type withinthe text
1.1.1 This Standard covers the complete general and and where noted within tables differ from, orare
dimensional data formetric series hex cap screws in addition to, IS0 4014 and/or IS0 4017, or, for
recognized asAmericanNational Standard. sizes over M64, other relevant nonproduct IS0 stan-
dards. The technical differences between this Standard
1.1.2 The inclusion of dimensional data in this and the IS0 standards are summarized in Appendix IV.
Standard is notintended to implythat all of the sizes
in conjunction with the various options described herein 1.2.2 At its meeting in Varna in May of 1977, ISO/
are stock items. Consumers should consult with suppliers TC2 studied several technicalreports analyzing design
concerning lists of stockproduction hex cap screws. considerations influencing determination of thebest
series of width across flats for hexagonbolts, screws,
and nuts. A primary technical objective was to achieve
1.2 Comparison With IS0 Standards a logical ratio between the head or nut bearing surface
area (which determines the magnitude of the compres-
1.2.1 Hex cap screws, sizes M5 to M U , as presented sive stress onthebolted members) andthe tensile
in this Standard are harmonizedtothe extent possible stress area of thescrewthread (which governs the
with IS0 4014 or, for short screws threaded full length, clamping force that can be developed by tightening
with IS0 4017. Dimensional differences betweenthis the fastener).
Standard and IS0 4014 or IS0 4017 are few, relatively MI0 screws with 15 mm width across flats are
minor, andnone will affect thefunctionalinterchange- currentlybeingproducedandused in the U.S. and
ability of screws manufacturedtotherequirements of many other countries of the world. This size, however,
either. isnotan IS0 standard. Unless M I O screws with 15
The following functional characteristics of screws, mm width across flats are specifically ordered, M I 0
sizes M5 through MI4 with nominallengths 2 times screws with 16 mm width across flats shall be furnished.
diameter through I O times diameter, sizes MI6 through
M24 with nominallengths 2 times diameter through 1.2.3 Letter symbols designating dimensional charac-
150 mm, and sizes M30 through M64 withnominal teristics are in accord with I S 0 225, IS0 4014, and
lengths 2 times diameter and longer, are in agreement I S 0 4017, except where capitals have been used instead
between this Standard and I S 0 4014 or IS0 4017, as of thelower case letters used in the IS0 standards.
applicable:
( a ) nominal diameters andthread pitches,
1.3 Terminology
(6) body diameters,
(c) widths across flatsand comers (see para. 1.2.5), For definitions of terms relating to fasteners or compo-
(d) nominalhead heights, nent features thereof used in this Standard, referto
ASME B18.12.
( e ) nominallengthsandthread lengths, and
(f) thread dimensions.
This Standard omits sizes MI .6-M4, MI 8, M22, 1.4 Dimensions
M21, M33,M39,M45,M52, and M60, whichare
included in IS0 4014 and I S 0 4017. This Standard 1.4.1 All dimensions in this Standard are in millime-
includes sizes MI0 x I .5 with 15 mm width across ters (mm) and apply beforeany coating, unless stated
flats, M72 x 6, M80 x 6, M90 x 6, and MlOO x 6, otherwise.

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1.4.2 Symbols specifying geometric characteristics ASTM F 871M,StandardSpecificationforElec-

are in accord with ASME Y14.5M. trodepositedCoatings on ThreadedComponents
Metric
ASTM F 1137, Standard Specification for Phosphate/Oil
1.5References and Phosphate/Organic Corrosion Protective Coatings
for Fasteners
The following is a list of publications referenced in
ASTM F 1470, Standard Guide for Fastener Sampling
this Standard. Unless otherwise specified, the referenced
for Specified Mechanical Propertics and Performance
standard shall be themostrecent issue atthetime of
Inspection
order placement.
Publisher: American Society for Testing and Materials
ASME B 1.3M,ScrewThreadGaging Systems for (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Consho-
Dimensional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw hocken, PA 19428
Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ) IS0 225, Fasteners - Bolts, Screws and Studs -
ASME B I . l3M, MetricScrewThread - M Profile Symbols and Designations of Dimensions
ASME B4.2, PreferredMetricLimitsandFits IS0 40 14: 1988, Hexagon Head Bolts - Product
ASME B 18.12,Glossary of Terms for Mechanical Grades A and B
Fasteners [SO 4017: 1988,Hexagon Head Screws - Product
ASME B 18.18.1 M, Inspection and Quality Assurance Grades A and B
for GeneralPurposeFasteners IS0 4753, Fasteners - Ends of PartsWithExternal
ASME B 18.18.2M, InspectionandQuality Assurance Metric I S 0 Thread
for High-Volume MachineAssembly Fasteners
Publisher: International Organization for Standardization
ASME B 18.18.3M. Inspection and Quality Assurance
(ISO), 1 rue de Varembe, Case Postale 56, CH-
for Special Purpose Fasteners
I I2 I , Geneve 20, Switzerland/Suisse
ASME B 18.18.4M, Inspection and Quality Assurance
for Fasteners for Highly Specialized Engineered Ap- SAE J 106 I , Surface Discontinuities on General Applica-
plications tion Bolts, Screws, and Studs
ASME B 18.I8.5M, Inspection and Quality Assurance SAE JI 199, Mechanical and Material Requirements for
Plan Requiring In-Process Inspectionand Controls Metric Externally ThreadedSteel Fasteners
ASME B18.18.6M, Quality Assurance Plan for Fasten- Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400
ers Produced in a Third Party AccreditationSystem Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096
ASME B 18. 18.7M, Quality Assurance Plan for Fasten-
ers Produced in a Customer Approved Control Plan
ASME B 18.24.1, Part Identifying Number (PIN) Code 2 GENERALDATA
System Standard for B 18 ExternallyThreaded
Products 2.1 Heads
ASME Y 14.5M. Dimensioning and Tolerancing 2.1.1 Top of Head. Thetop of head shall be full
Publisher: The AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngi- formand chamfered or rounded. The diameter of the
neers (ASME), Three Park Avenue, New York, NY chamfer circle or the start of roundingshall be equal
10016-5990; Order Department: Box 2300, Fairfield, tothemaximumwidth across flats, S max., within a
NJ 07007-2300. tolerance of minus 15 percent.

ASTM B 633, Electrodeposited Coatings of Zincon 2.1.2 Head Height. The headheight, K, is the
IronandSteel distance, parallel tothe axis of the screw, from the
ASTM F 468M, Specification for Nonferrous Bolts, Hex plane of thebearing surface tothetopofthe head,
Cap Screws, andStudsforGeneral Use - Metric not including anyraisedmarkings (see para.2.10).
ASTM F 568M, Specification for CarbonandAlloy 2.1.3 Wrenching Height. The wrenchingheight,
Steel Externally ThreadedMetric Fasteners KM,,
is the distance, measured at a comer of the hexagon,
ASTM F 738M, Specification for Stainless Steel Metric fromthe plane ofthebearingsurfacetothelastplane
Bolts, Screws, and Studs of full-formed hexagon, i.e., theplane closest to the
ASTM F 7 8 8 F 788M, Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, top of head at which the hexagon width across comers,
Screws, and Studs, InchandMetric Series E, is within its specified limits.

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TABLE 1 TOLERANCE ZONES

Position of Circular Runout of Position of
Nominal Head-to-Shank Bearing Body-to-Thread
Screw Diameter Tolerance Zone Diameter Surface-to-Shank Tolerance Zone Diameter
and at MMC FIM at MMC
Thread Pitch [Note (111 [Note (211 [Note (3)1

0.15 M5 x 0.8 0.35

0.15 M6 x 1 0.44
0.17 M8 x 1.25 0.56
0.21 M10 x 1.5 0.70
0.25 M12 x 1.75 0.84

0.29 M14 x 2 0.98 0.27

M16 x 2 1.12 0.34 0.27
0.42 M20 x 2.5 1.40
M24 x 3 1.68 0.50 0.33
M30 x 3.5 2.10 0.63 0.52

M36 x 4 2.52 0.76 0.62

M42 x 4.5 2.94 0.44 0.62
M48 x 5 3.36 0.50 0.62
0.59 M56 x 5.5 3.92
0.67 M64 x 6 4.48

0.75 M72 x 6 5.04 0.74

M80 x 6 5.60 0.84 0.74
0.94 M90 x 6 6.30
MlOO x 6 7.00 1.05 0.87

NOTES:
(1) See para. 2.1.5 and Appendix D, para. D8.
(2) See para. 2.1.6.
(3) See para. 2.7.6.

2.1.4 Corner Fill. The rounding due tolack of f i l l

at thesix comers of thehead shall be reasonably
uniform.

2.1.5 True Position of Head. At maximum mate-

rial condition, the axis of thehexagonheadshall be
within a positional tolerance zone of the diameter
specified in Table I , withrespecttotheaxis ofthe
shank over a length under the head equal to the nominal
screw diameter, D.

2.1.6 Bearing Surface. The bearingsurfaceshall FIG. 1 WASHER FACE DETAIL

beflatand washer-faced. The diameter of thewasher
face, measuredat 0.1 mrn above thebearing surface,
held in a collet or other gripping device at a distance
shallnot exceed theactualwidth across flats, S, nor
of one diameter underthe head.
be less than the specified minimum washer face diame-
ter, D , rnin. (see Fig. I ) . The circular runout of the
2.2 Underhead Fillet
bearing surface with respecttothe axis oftheshank
shall be within the f u l l indicator movement (FIM) as The fillet configuration atthe junction ofthehead
specified in Table I . The measurement of bearing and shank shallbe as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, and
surface runout shall bemade as close totheperiphery shallhave limits as specified in Table 2. The fillet
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Fillet shall be within a straightness tolerance diameter equal to 0.006L for

nominal lengths L of 300 mm or shorter, and 0.008L
for screws havingnominal lengths L of over 300 mm
through 600 mm. A gage and gaging procedure for
checking straightness isgiven in Appendix A.

2.7 Thread Length

2.7.1 The length of thread on screws shall be con-

trolled by themaximum grip length, Lg, andthe mini-
mum body length, L,,, as set forth in paras. 2.7.2
FIG. 2 FILLET DETAIL FOR SHORT SCREWS through 2.7.5.

into the bearing surface and the shank within the limits 2.7.2 Grip gaging length LR is the distance, measured
specified. No radius in thefillet contour shall be less paralleltothe axis of the screw, fromtheunderhead
than R min. bearing surface to the face of a standard GO thread
ring gage that is neither counterbored nor countersunk,
2.3 Body Diameter assembled byhandas far as thethreadwill permit.
The diameter of thebodyon screws that are not
( a ) For standard diameter-length combinations of
screws, M5 to M36, the values for Lg max. are specified
threaded full lengthshall be within the limits for D,T
in Table 6. For diameter-length combinations not listed
as specified i n Table 3. For screws threaded full length,
in Table 6, themaximum grip length of screws that
the diameter oftheunthreadedshankunderthehead
are not threaded full lengthisequal to thenominal
shall not exceed the specified maximum body diameter,
screw length, L nom., minusthebasicthread length,
D,r max., nor be less than the minimum body diameter,
D,si min., specified in Table 2. B ref., asspecified in Table 7, Le.,

2.4 Screw Length LKmax. = L nom. - B ref.

The length L ofthescrewisthe distance, parallel

(6) Forshort screws of nominal lengths, L, that are
tothe axis of the screw, fromthebearing surface to
shorter than the lengths specified in Table 7 for screws
the extreme end ofthe shank. Tolerances forscrew
threaded full length,
lengths are given in Table 4.

2.5 Points .LY max. = A max

The end of the screw shall be chamfered or rounded

from a diameter equal to or slightly less than the thread as specified in Table 7.
root diameter. The length ofthepointtothefirst full
formed thread at major diameter, as determined by the 2.7.3 Body length L,y on screws that are not threaded
distance the point enters into a cylindrical NOT GO full length isthe distance paralleltothe axis ofthe
major diameter ring gage, shallnotexceed U max., screw, fromthebearing surface to thelast scratch of
specified in Table 5 . The endofthescrewshallbe thread or top of the extrusion angle, whichever is closer
reasonably square with the axis of the screw, butthe tothehead.
slight rim or cup resulting from roll-threading shall be ( a ) Forstandard diameter-length combinations of
permissible. Atthe manufacturer’s option, the end screws, M 5 to M36, the values of L,y min. are specified
of the screw may have a roundedpoint of radius, in Table 6.
Re, specified in Table 5.
(b) For diameter-length combinations notlisted i n
Table 6, the minimum body length on screws that are
2.6 Straightness
not threaded full length is
equalto
the
maximum
At maximummaterial condition, the axes ofthe grip length, as determined above, minus the maximum
screwbodyandthreadmajor diameter shall be within transition thread length, X , specified in Table 7, Le.,

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TABLE 2 DIMENSIONS OF UNDERHEAD FILLETS

Fillet
Fillet Transition Diameter,
Body for Radius
0, [Note (111 Short and Diameter
Fillet Length, Li for
Nominal For Short For Short Long - Short
Screw Diameter Screws,
For Long For
and Long Short Screws, Screws,
and Min.Screws,
Screws,
Screws, Max. R, Min. Dsi,Min.
Thread Pitch [Note (211 Max. Max. [Notes (1). (211 [Note (111 [Notes (1)-(3)1

M5 x 0.8 5.1 5.7 1.2 0.7 0.2 4.36

M6 x 1 6.2 6.8 1.4 0.9 0.25 5.21
M8 x 1.25 8.3 9.2 2.0 1.1 0.4 7.04
M10 x 1.5 10.2 11.2 2.0 1.2 0.4 8.86
M12 x 1.75 12.2 13.7 3.0 1.3 0.6 10.68

M14 x 2 14.1 15.7 3.0 1.4 0.6 12.50

M16 x 2 16.5 17.7 3.0 1.6 0.6 14.50
M20 x 2.5 20.7 22.4 4.0 2.1 0.8 18.16
M24 x 3 24.5 26.4 0.8 4.0 2.3 21.80
M30 x 3.5 6.030.8 33.4 3.0 1.o 27.46

M36 x 4 36.6 39.4 6.0 3.1 1.o 33.12

M42 x 4.5 8.0 ... 45.6 3.4 1.2 38.78
M48 x 5 ... 52.6 10.0 4.0 1.6 44.43
M56 x 5.5 ... 63.0 12.0 4.8 2.0 52.09
M64 x 6 ... 71.0 13.0 5.0 2.0 59.74

M72 x 6 ... 79.0 13.0 (2) 5.0 2.0 67.74

M80 x 6 ... 87.0 13.0 (2) 5.0 2.0 75.74
M90 x 6 ... 97.0 13.0 (2) 85.74 5.0 2.5
MlOO x 6 ... 107.0 (2) 13.0 (2) 5.5 2.5 95.72

NOTES:
(1) Short screws are screws that are threaded full length.
(2) See Appendix D, paras. Dl2 and 013.
(3)D,,is the minimum pitch diameter.

Fillet shall be within

this envelope
the screw,from the extremeend of thescrew to the
last complete (full form) thread.

2.7.5 Transitionthread length, X ref.,specified in

Table 7 , is a reference dimension intended for calcula-
tion purposes only. It includes the length of incomplete
threads, extrusion angle where applicable, and tolerances
on grip length and body length. The transition from
full thread to incomplete thread shall be smooth
and uniform. The major diameter of the incomplete
threads shallnot exceed the actual major diameter
of the complete (full form) threads. The transition
FIG. 3 FILLET DETAIL FOR LONG SCREWS
threads shall have a rounded root contour.

L,vmin. = max. - X ref.

2.7.6 Position of Body-to-Thread. Forproducts
2.7.4 Basicthreadlength, B, specitied i n Table 7, with cut threads at maximummaterial condition, -the
is a reference dimensionintendedforcalculation pur- axis of the screw body, D,s,over a length equal to the
posesonly and is the distance, parallel to the axis of nominal screw diameter from the last scratch of thread,

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Property class and
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to appear on top of head
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TABLE 3 DIMENSIONS OF HEX CAP SCREWS
Nominal Washer
Diameter
Screw Body Diameter, Width Across Height. Head Wrenching Washer Face
Face
0, Width Across Flats, Corners, E K Height, Thickness, C Diameter,
m and
Thread Pitch, [Note (1I1 S [Note (211 [Note (311 [Note
K,, Min. (511 D,, Min.
NoteMax. Min. Max. Min. Max.
D Min. Max. Min. (4)] Min. Max. [Note (6)]
~ ~~~~ ~ __ ~~ ~ ~~ ~~

M 5 x 0.8 4.82 5.00 7.78 8.00 8.79 9.24 3.35 3.65 2.4 0.2 0.5 7.0
M6x 1 5.82 6.00 9.78 10.00 11.05 11.55 3.85 4.15 2.8 0.2 0.5 8.9
M 8 x 1.125 7.78 8.00 12.73 13.00 14.38 15.01
5.50 5.10 3.7 0.3 0.6 11.6
M I 0 x 1.5 (7) 9.78 10.00 14.73 15.00 16.64 17.32 6.17 6.63 4.5 0.3 0.6 13.6
M10 x 1.5 (7) 9.78 10.00 15.73 16.00 17.77 6.17 18.48 6.63 4.5 0.3 0.6 14.6

M12 x 1.75 11.73 12.00 17.73 18.00 20.03 20.78 7.24 7.76 5.2 0.3 0.6 16.6
MI4 x 2 13.73 14.00 20.67 21.OO 23.35 24.25 8.51 9.09 6.2 0.3 0.6 19.6
M16 x 2 15.73 16.00 23.67 24.00 26.75 27.71 9.68 10.32 7.0 0.4 0.8 22.49
M20 x 2.5 19.67 20.00 29.16 (8) 30.00 32.95 (8) 34.64 12.12 12.88 8.8 0.4 0.8 27.7
M24 x 3 23.67 24.00 35.00 (8) 36.00 39.55 (8) 41.57 14.46 15.44 10.5 0.8 0.4 33.2
2
M30 x 3.5 29.67 (8) 30.00 45.00 46.00 50.85 53.12 17.92 19.48 13.1 0.4 0.8 42.7 2
M36 x 4 35.61 (8) 36.00 53.80 55.00 60.79 63.51 21.62 23.38 15.8 0.4 0.8 51.1 c)
M42 x 4.5 41.38 42.00 62.90 (8) 65.00 71.71
(8) 75.06 25.03 26.97 18.2 0.5 1.0 59.8 I
rn
M48 x 5 47.38 48.00 72.60 28.93 31.07 0.5 1.0 69.0 X
c)
(8) 75.00 82.76 (8) 86.60 21 .o
M56 x 5.5 55.26 56.00 82.20 (8) 85.00 93.71 (8) 98.15 33.80 36.20 24.5 0.5 1.0 78.1
%
(continued)
cn
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TABLE 3 DIMENSIONS OF HEX CAP SCREWS (CONT'D) rn
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Nominal Washer E
Body Diameter, Width Across Head Height, Washer Face
Screw Diameter Wrenching Face I
rn
0, Width Across Flats, Corners, E K Thickness, C
and Height, Diameter, X
Thread Pitch, [Note (1I1 S [Note l2)l [Note (311 Kw, Min. [Note (511 D , Min.
D Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. [Note ( 4 1 Min. Max. [Note (611 g
Ln
0
M64 x 6 63.26 64.00 91.80 (8) 95.00 104.65 (8) 109.70 38.68 41.32 28.0 1.0 0.5 87.2 33
M72 x 6 71.26 72.00 101.40 (8) 105.00 115.60 (8) 121.24 43.55 46.45 31.5 0.6 1.2 (8) 96.3 3
(n
M80 x 6 79.26 80.00 111.00 (8) 115.00 126.54 (8) 132.72 48.42 51.58 35.0 0.6 1.2 (8) 105.4
M90 x 6 89.1 3 90.00 125.50 (8) 130.00 143.07 (8) 150.11 54.26 57.75 39.2 0.6 1.2 (8) 119.2
MlOO x 6 99.1 3 100.00 140.00 18) 145.00 159.60
167.43
(81 60.10 63.90 43.4 0.6 1.2 (8) 133.0

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(a) All sizes except the following are included in I S 0 4014 and IS0 4017: M10 x 1.5 with 15 m m WAF, and M72 thru M100.
(b) M10 screws with 15 mm WAF are commonly produced in the USA and other countries. The WAF for allMlO's should be specified.
NOTES:
(1) For D,, see para. 2.3.

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(2) For E, see paras. 2.1.3 and 2.1.4.
(3) For K, see para. 2.1.2. For K, except M5 x 0.8 and M6 x 1, see para. 1.2.1.
(4) For K,, see paras. 1.2.1 and 2.1.3.
(5) For C,see para. 2.1.6. For C,Min., see para. 1.2.1.
(6) For D, see para. 2.1.6. For 0 ,except M16 x 2, see para. 1.2.1.
(7) Unless M10 screws with 15 mrn width across flats are specifically ordered, M10 screws with 16 mm width across flats shall be furnished (see para. 1.2.2).
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TABLE 4 LENGTH TOLERANCES

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Nominal Length Nominal Screw Diameter

Over M12 Thru
M10 M5
M8 M6 MI4 >M24M16-M24

6 10
20.29 20.29 20.29 k0.29 ... ... ... ...
18 10 20.35 20.35 k0.35 20.35 20.35 20.35 t0.35 ...
18 30 20.42 20.42 20.42 20.42 20.42 +0.42 20.42 21.05
50 30 20.50 k0.50 20.50
k0.50 20.50 20.50 20.50 21.25
60 50 20.60 k0.60 20.60 20.60
k0.60 20.60 21.50
.60 k0.60 k0.60
60 k0.60 80k1.50 k1.50 +0.60 t1.50
80 100t1.75 k1.75 21.75 20.70 20.70 20.70 ~0.70 21.75
100 120 k1.75 k1.75 21.75 21.75 20.70 20.70 20.70 21.75
120 140 k2.00 k2.00 22.00 +2.00 22.00 20.80 20.80 r2.00
140 150 22.00 22.00 22.00 k2.00 22.00 22.00 k0.80 22.00
150 180 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 k2.00 22.00
180 250 22.30 22.30 22.30 22.30 22.30 22.30 k2.30 22.30
250 315 22.60 22.60 22.60 k2.60 22.60 t2.60 k2.60 52.60
315 400 22.85 22.85 k2.85 22.85 22.85 22.85 k2.85 22.85
400 500 23.15 23.15 23.15 23.15 23.15 k3.15 23.15 23.15
~~~~ ~~~ ~~

GENERAL NOTE: All tolerances are plus and minus.

shall be within thepositional tolerance zone diameter

specified in Table I, with respect tothe axis of the
thread, over a lengthequalto
the
nominal
screw
TABLE 5 DIMENSIONS OF POINTS
diameter fromthelast complete thread. A gage and
Nominal Point Point gaging procedurefor checking body.position isgiven
Screw Diameter Radius,& Length, U, in Appendix B.
and Thread Approx. Max.
Pitch [Note (111 [Note (211

M 5 x 0.8 7.0 1.60 2.8 Screw Threads

M6x 1 8.4 2.00
M 8 x 1.25 11.2 2.50
M10 x 1.5 14.0 3.00
2.8.1ThreadSeriesandTolerance Class.
Screw threadsshall be general purpose metricscrew
M12 x 1.75 16.8 3.50 threads with tolerance Class 6g conforming toASME
MI4 x 2 19.6 4.00 B1.13M, unless otherwise specified by the purchaser.
M16 x 2 22.4 4.00 For screws with additive finish, size limits for tolerance
M20
5.00 x 2.5 28.0
Class 6g applypriorto coating, andthethread after
M24 x 3 33.6 6.00 coating is subject to acceptance using a basic (tolerance
7.00 x
M30 3.5 42.0 position h) size GO thread gage andtolerance Class
M36 x 4 50.4 8.00 6g threadgage for either minimum material, LO or
M42 x 4.5 58.8 9.00 NOT GO.
M48 x 5 67.2 10.00
M56 x 5.5 78.4 1 1.oo 2.8.2 Thread Gaging. Unless otherwise specified,
M64 x 6 89.6 12.00 dimensional acceptability of screw threadsshall be
M72 x 6 100.8 12.00
based on System 21 of ASME B 1.3M.
M80 x 6 112.0 12.00
M90 x 6 126.0 12.00
M100 x 6 140.0 12.00 2.9 Materials and Mechanical Properties
NOTES:
(1) Re, approx., equals 1.4 times the nominal screw diameter, 2.9.1 Steel. Unless otherwise specified, steel screws
and agrees with I S 0 4753. shall conform to the requirements of ASTM F 568M
(2) U,max., equals 2 times the thread pitch. or SAE JI 199.

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2.9.2 Corrosion-Resistant Steels. Unless other- 2.13Inspection and Quality Assurance

wise specified, screws made of corrosion-resistant steels
Unless otherwise specified, acceptability of screws
shall conform tothe requirements of ASTM F 738M.
shall be determined in accordancewithASME
B18.18.IM.
2.9.3 Nonferrous Metals. Unless otherwise speci-
fied, nonferrous screws shall conform tothe require-
ments ofASTM F 468M. 2.14 Dimensional Conformance

2.14.1 Products shall conform to the specified dimen-

sions. Unless otherwise specified, the following provi-
2.10 ldentification Symbols
sions shall apply for inspection of dimensional character-
ldentification marking symbols shallbe on the top istics. The designated characteristics are defined within
of screw headsandshall be raised or indentedatthe the following table and shall be inspected in accordance
manufacturer’s option unless otherwise specified at the with ASMEB18.18.2Mtotheinspectionlevel shown.
time of ordering. Markings shallbe legible tothe
unaided eye withthe exception of corrective lenses. Characteristic inspection Level

(a) When raised, markings shall projectnot less Thread acceptability C

than 0.1 mm for M14 and smaller screws, and 0.3 Head width across comers, E C
Grip length. LR max. C
mm for M16 and larger screws, above the surface Screw length. .La C
of the head. The total head height (head plus mark- Visual inspection C
ings) shall not exceed the specified maximum head
height plus 0.1 mm for M5 and M6 screws, 0.2 mm
for M8 and M10 screws, 0.3 mm for M12 and M14 NOTE: Visual inspection shall include property class marking, source
marking. fillet, and workmanship.
screws, and 0.4 mm for M16 and larger screws.
( b ) Whenindented,the depth of themarkingshall If verifiable in-process inspection is used, inspection
not reduce theload carrying capability of the screw. sample sizes and reporting shall be i n accordance with
the applicable ASME,ASTM, or SAE quality system
2.10.1 Property Class Symbols. Each screw shall consensus standard.
be marked in accordance withthe requirements ofthe
applicable specification for its chemical and mechanical 2.14.2 For nondesignated dimensional characteristics,
requirements. the provisions of ASME B 18.18.1M shall apply. Should
a nondesignated dimension be determined to be outside
itsspecified limits, it shall be deemed conforming to
2.10.2 Source Symbols. Each screwshall be
this standard if theuser,who is the installer, accepts
markedtoidentify its source (manufacturer or private
the dimension, based on fit, form, and function consider-
label distributor).
ations.

2.11 Finish 2.15Clearance Holes

Unless otherwise specified, screws shallbe supplied The recommended sizes of clearance holes in material
with a natural (as processed) finish,unplated or un- to be assembled usinghex cap screws are thenormal
coated, in a clean condition andlightly oiled. series given in Appendix C.

2.16 Designation
2.12 Workmanship
Screws shall be free from surface imperfections such 2.16.1 Hex cap screws shall be designated by the
as burrs, seams, laps, loose scale, or other irregularities following data, preferably in the sequence shown: prod-
that could affect serviceability. When control of surface uct name,nominal diameter andthread pitch, nominal
discontinuities is required, the purchaser shall specify length, steel property class or material identification,
conformance toASTM F 788E 788M or SAE J 1061. and protective coating, if required. For example:

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TABLE 6 MAXIMUM GRIP GAGING LENGTHS L, and MINIMUM BODY LENGTHS L,

Nominal Diameter and Thread Pitch

Nominal M 5 x 0.8 M6 x 1 M8 x 1.25 M10 x 1.5 M12 x 1.75 M14 x 2

Length, L, Ls LP L, Lg L* r, LS L, LS Lg L*
ax.Min.Max.Min.Max.Min.
L Max.Min.Max.

8 1.2 (1) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
10 2.4 ... 1 1.5 (1) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
2.4 12 ... 3.0 ... 1.9 (1) ... *.. ... ... ... ... ...
... ... ... I ... ...
~

16 2.4 3.0 4.0 2.2 (1) 2.6 (1) 3.0 (1) ...

7.0 12.0
20
25
30
10.0
2.4
9.0
14.0
5.01
... 3.0
3.0
...
...
4.0
4.0
4.0
...
...
...
4.5
4.5
4.5
...
...
...
I 2.6 (1)
5.3
5.3
...
...
...
I ;:; .:::. . I
3.0 (1)
(1)

12.0 17.0 35 15.0 19.0 4.0 ... 4.5 ... 5.3 ... 6.0 ...
I ...

?E::
.75 18.0 17.0 22.0 4020.0 24.0 4.5 ... 5.3 6.0 ...
27.0 25.0 29.0 45 I 5.3 ... 6.0 ...
28.0 50
27.0 34.0 6.0 11.25 20.0 16.5
21.75 24.0 ...
25.0 21.5 55 29.0 . . . 26.75 33.0 32.0 ...
60 ... 31.75 38.0 4210-..-~_.-
37.0 34.0 30.0 26.5 21.25 26.0 16.0 1
65
70
... ...
...
...
... ... ’i
1 43.0
...36.75
48.0
40.036.544.0
41.75
39.0 21 31.0
31.5
26.2535.0
31.25
26.0 36.0
.o

2:
80 ... ... ... -L
- 58.0
50.046.554.0
51.75 41.25 46.0 36.0
90 ... ... , . .. . . ... 60.0
56.5 51.25 56.0 46.0
100 ... ... ... ... ... 70.0
66.5 61.25
56.0 66.0
... ... ... . .. .. . 1 80.0
~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~

110 ... ... 71.25 76.0 66.0

120 ... ... ... ... ... . . .. . . ! 90.0 76.0
81.25 86.0
130
140
150
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
..
..
... ... ...
..
...
.. ...
...
... ...
7
...
...
j
90.0
100.0
...
E .J
160 ... ... . . .. . . ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
...
. I .

180 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..
200 ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..
220 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..
240 ... ... ... ... ... ...
260 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
280 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
300 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Diameter-length combinations between the thin stepped lines are recommended.
(b) Screws with lengths above the thick stepped line are threaded full length; see Table 7.
(c) For screws of larger sizes and/or with lengths longer than those below the lowest stepped line, L2 and L , values shall be
computed from the formulas given in para. 2.7 of General Data.
NOTE:
(1) See Appendix D, para. D16.

EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE:
Hex capscrew, M I 0 x 1.5 x 50, Class 9.8, zincplatedper ASTM Hexcapscrew, M8 x 1.25 x 45. AI-70 ASTM F 738M.
F 87 IM and ASTM B 633 Fe/Zn 5 Type 11.

NOTE: I t is commonpractice in IS0 standardsto omit thread pitch

EXAMPLE:
from theproduct size designationupto M64 whenscrewthreads
Hex
cap
Screw, MI6 X 2 X 70. Class 10.9, Phosphate/OiL ASTM are the metric thread series (e,g,, M I O is M I O x 1.5).
F I 137 Grade I.

EXAMPLE:
Hex cap
screw, M6 x I x 35. silicon bronLe, ASTM F 468M 2.16.2 For a recommended part identification num-
Alloy 651. bering (PIN)
see system, ASME B 18.24.1.

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TABLE 6 MAXIMUM GRIP GAGING LENGTHS LE and MINIMUM BODY LENGTHS L, (CONT'D)
~~~

Nominal Diameter and Thread Pitch

M16 x 2 M20 x 2.5 M24 x 3 M30 x 3.5 M36 x 4
Nominal
Length, L, L, % L, Lg L* Lg r, 4 L,
Max. L
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Min.Min.
Max. Max.

8 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

10 .. ... ... ... ... ...
12 ... . . . ... ... ... ... ... ...
.16
.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... *.. ...
20 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
25 3.0 (1) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
30 3.0- (1, . . . 3.8 (1) ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
. . . 13.8-.11!_ ... ... ... ... ... ...
~ ~

35 6.0 9.0
... . . . -1 ... ... ... ...
~~ ~

40 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5

... L ... ...
~

45 6.0 7.5 9.0 ... 10.5 ...

50 6.0 .. 7.5 ... 9.0 ... 10.5 I ... 12.0 ...
.. ... . . . 12.0 10.5 I
1
55 6.0 7.5 9.0
60
65
6.0
27.0
...
17.0
- ...
...
9.01 . . . .. . 5 . 0 1
9.0 ... 10.5
12.0
...
70 32.0 22.0
80 42.0 32.0 34.0
90 52.0 42.0 44.0 36.0 31.5 21.0 10.5
100 62.0 52.0 54.0
12.0 41.5 10.5 46.0 31.0
110 72.0 62.0 64.0 51.5 56.0 41.O 12.0
120 82.0 72.0 74.0 66.0 61.5 .O 36.5 54.0
5112.0
130 86.0 76.0 78.0 65.5 40.5 70.0
12.0 58.0 55.0
140 96.0 86.0 88.0 75.5 80.0 65.0 68.056.0 50.5 36.0
15096.0 106.0 46.0
98.0 66.0 85.560.5 90.0
78.0 75.0
.5 108.0 106.0 160
16.0 1 90.0 85.0 88.0 70.5 76.0 56.0
180 90.5 108.0
96.0 . . . 105.0 120.0 I
... 115.5 128.0 76.0
. . . 128.0125.0.140.0
200 96.0 116.0110.5 1
. . 135.5148.0
220 ... ... . . . 103.0
123.0. . .135.0132.0
117.5 1 147.0
240 . . . 143.0 . . .137.5 .155.0
.. 152.0 137.0 123.0
260 ... ... ...
143.0 . .163.0
. 157.5 175.0
... ... .177.5
..
1
280 ... . . .163.0 ... 183.0 195.0
300 ... ... ... ... . . .183.0 203.0
. . . 197.5 215.0

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TABLE 7 THREAD LENGTHS

Length,
Thread 9, Ref Threaded
Screws Full Length
Unthreaded
Length Nominal
Screw Transition Screw Screw
Unthreaded
Lengths,
Screw Diameter Screw
Lengths,
Screw
Thread
Lengths,
Under
Head, Length
Lengths,
and L, 5 125 Lengths,
Length, L, A, Max. L Under Head,
Thread
Pitch L, < 125 & S 200 L, > 200 X, Ref
Under [Note (I)] Least
At Under A, Max.

M5 x 0.8 16 22 35 4.0 10 1.2 10 25 2.4

M6 x 1 18 24 37 5.0 12 1.5 12 30 3.0
M 8 x 1.25 22 28 41 6.25 16 1.9 16 40 4.0
M10 x 1.5 26 32 45 7.5 20 2.2 45 20 4.5
M12 x 1.75 30 36 49 8.75 24 2.6 50 24 5.3

M14 x 2 34 40 53 10.0 28 3.0 28 60 6.0

M16 x 2 57
38 44 10.0 32 3.0 32 65 6.0
M20 x 2.5 65
46 52 12.5 40 3.8 40 80 7.5
M24 x 3 54 60 73 15.0 ... 90 9.0
M30 x 3.5 66 72 85 17.5 ... ... ... 110 10.5

M36 x 4 84 97 20.0 ... ... ... 140 12.0

M42 x 4.5 96 109 22.5 ... ... 160 13.5
M48 x 5 108 121 25.0 ... ... 180 15.0
M56 x 5.5 ... .27.5
.. 137 ... ... ... 220 16.5
M64 x 6 ... .30.0
.. 153 ... ... ... 260 18.0

M72 x 6 ... 169 30.0 ... 280 18.0

M80 x 6 ... ... 185 30.0 ... 300 18.0
M90 x 6 ... ... 205 30.0 ... ... ... 340 18.0
MlOO x 6 ... ... 225 30.0 ... ... ... 360 18.0

NOTE:
(1) See Appendix D, para. D16.

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
SCREW STRAIGHTNESS GAGE AND GAGING PROCEDURE

The conformance of screws to shank straightness or the rails equal to this distance by obtaining common
camber limitations, set forth in para. 2.6, shall be readings onbothmicrometer heads. The movablerail
checked by usingthe gage, illustrated in Fig. A I , in shall thenbelocked in place by tightening securing
accordance withthefollowingprocedure: screws.
Allowable total camber on the product to be inspected The product shall then be inserted between rails, and
shallbe calculated in accordance with para. 2.6. The shallberotated byhand through full 360 deg. Any
total camber thus derived shall be added to the specified interference occurring betweenthe product andthe
maximum body diameter and the movable rail of gage gage that is sufficient to prevent rotation shall indicate
shallbe adjusted toprovide a parallel space between excessive camber.

Reverse reading micrometer heads

Securing screws

Maximum body diameter

plus allowable total camber

FIG. A1 TYPICAL STRAIGHTNESS GAGE

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX B
BODY POSITION GAGES AND GAGING PROCEDURES

Gages that maybeusedfor checking position of Lh = D+X

the screw body with respect to the thread are illustrated
below in Fig. B I . Diameter Oh,of the counterbore or hole in sleeve(s),
In the lower construction, GO threadring gage A equals the nomial screw diameter, D, plus the positional
is centered on sleeve B by means of thepositioning tolerance, T2 (see Table I), i.e.
plug E, and is secured in position by attachment screws
C. The ring gage is set to the maximum pitch diameter
of the screwthread, Class 6h.
For position of body-to-threadper para. 2.7.6, gage
length, Lh, is equaltothenominalscrew diameter, D, The screw is screwed by hand into the GO thread
plusthetransitionthread length, X, i.e. gage for the full length of the thread.

t Class 6h GO thread gage

optional constructions

+ o.Oo0
Class 6h max. PD thread 7 Y D , -0.015

FIG. B1 TYPICAL GAGE

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX C
RECOMMENDED CLEARANCE HOLES FOR SCREWS

The recommended sizes of clearance holes in material

to be assembled using hex cap screws are thenormal
series, given below in Table CI.

TABLE C1 CLEARANCE HOLES FOR SCREWS

Clearance Hole Diameter, Dh
[Note (111
Nominal Normal
Screw Diameter Loose
Clearance
Close
and Preferred Clearance Clearance
Thread Pitch [Note (211 [Note (311 [Note (4)l

M 5 x 0.8 5.5 5.3 5.8

M6 x 1 6.6 6.4 7.0
M 8 x 1.25 9.0 8.4 10.0
M10 x 1.5 11.0 10.5 12.0
M12 x 1.75 13.5 13.0 14.5
M14 x 2 15.5 15.0 16.5
M16 x 2 17.5 17.0 18.5
M20 x 2.5 22.0 21 .o 24.0
M24 x 3 26.0 25.0 28.0
M30 x 3.5 33.0 31.0 35.0
M36 x 4 39.0 37.0 42.0
M42 x 4.5 45.0 43.0 48.0
M48 x 5 52.0 50.0 56.0
M56 x 5.5 62.0 58.0 66.0
M64x6 70.0 66.0 74.0
M72 x 6 78.0 74.0 82.0
M80 x 6 86.0 82.0 91.o
M90 x 6 96.0 93.0 101.0
MlOO x 6 107.0 104.0 112.0

NOTES:
(1) The clearance hole diameters given in the table are
m i n i m u m sizes. Recommended tolerances from ANSI
B4.2 are H12 for close clearance holes, H13 for normal
clearance holes, and H14 for loose clearance holes.
(2) Normal clearance hole sizes are preferred for general
purpose applications, and should be specified unless
special design considerations dictate the need for either
a close or loose clearance hole.
(3) Close clearance hole sizes should be specified only where
conditions, such as critical alignment of assembled parts,
wall thickness, or other limitations, necessitate use of a
minimal hole. Whenclose clearance holes are specified,
special provision (e.g., countersinking) may be needed
at the screw entry side to permit proper seating of the
screw head.
(4) Loose clearance hole sizes should be specified only for
applications where maximum adjustment capability
between components being assembled is necessary.

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX D
COMPARISON WITH IS0 STANDARDS

D l SCOPE in B 18.2.3.1MTable 3, are smaller than those per IS0

47594 for Product Grade B.
This Appendix summarizes thetechnical differences
The maximum width across comers, E max., specified
between ASME B 18.2.3.IM-1998 and I S 0 4014: 1988,
in B18.2.3.1M Table 3, is not specified in IS0 4014
IS0 4017: 1988, andrelated IS0 standards.
or IS0 4017. Instead, the draft revision of IS0 4759-
1 would control the shape of the hexagon by zero
0 2 PRODUCT NAMES ”BOLT”AND positional tolerance at maximummaterial condition,
“SCREW“ whichisnot specified in B 18.2.3.1M.

Of theproductsnamed“hexcapscrew”per
B 18.2.3.1M. thosethat are threaded full length are D5 TOPOFHEAD
named“hexagon screw” per IS0 1891 or “hexagon The diameter limits for the chamfer circle or start
head screw” per IS0 4017, but those that are not of rounding on top of the head specified in B18.2.3.1M
threaded full length are named “hexagon bolt” per IS0 para. 2.1.1 are not specified in IS0 4014, IS0 4017,
189 1 or “hexagon head bolt” per IS0 40 14. or IS0 4759A.

D3 SIZES D6 HEADHEIGHT, K
B18.2.3.IM omits IS0 4014 and IS0 4017 sizes For M8-M64, the maximumhead heights, K max.,
M1.6-M4, M18, M22,M27, M33, M39,M45,MS2, specified in B18.2.3.1M Table 3, are greater, and the
and M60. B18.2.3.IM size MI0 with 15 mm width minimum head heights, K min., specified in B18.2.3.1M
across flats,and sizes M72 x 6, M80 x 6, M90 x 6, Table 3, are less than those per I S 0 4014 or IS0 4017.
and M 100 x 6 are not included in IS0 4014 and IS0 For M72-Ml00, the limits for head heights, K, specified
4017, nor in I S 0 8676 and IS0 8765. in B 18.2.3.1MTable 3, include greater tolerances than
thoseper IS0 47594 for Product Grade B.

0 4 WIDTH ACROSSFLATS, S, AND WIDTH

ACROSSCORNERS, E D7 WRENCHINGHEIGHT, K,

Except for M10 with 15 mm width across flats, the For M5-M64, theminimum wrenching heights, K,
maximum widths across flats, S max., specified in min., specified in B18.2.3.IM Table 3, are greater than
B 18.2.3.1M Table 3, agree with I S 0 4014 and IS0 those per IS0 4014 and IS0 4017. For M72 and MSO,
40 I7 for M5-M64, and with IS0 272 for MS-M 100. the minimum wrenching heights, K , min., specified in
For M5-M14 of nominal lengths over 10D, and MI6 B 18.2.3.1M Table 3, are greater. For M80 and M 100,
of nominal lengths over 150 mm, the minimum widths theminimumwrenching heights, K , min.,specified in
across flatsand comers, S min. and E min., specified BI 8.2.3.1MTable 3, are less than those per I S 0 4759A.
in B 18.2.3.1M Table 3, are greater than those per IS0
4014 or IS0 4017. D8TRUE POSITION OFHEAD
For M20 and M24 of nominallengths 150 mm or
less, and for M42-M64, theminimum widths across The position of head-to-shank tolerance zone diame-
flatsand comers, S min. and E min., specified in tersatmaximummaterialconditionspecified in
B18.2.3.lM Table 3, are smaller thanthoseper IS0 B18.2.3.lM Table 1 are:
4014 or IS0 4017. For M72-Ml00, the minimum widths ( a ) for M5 of all lengths, and M6-Ml4 of lengths
across flatsand comers, S min.and E min., specified over 10D, less than those per IS0 40 14 and IS0 401 7;

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(b) for M8-MI4 of lengths under IOD, and M16- D l 3 BODY DIAMETER, D, AND Dsi
M64 of all lengths, greater thanthoseper IS0 4014
For M5-Ml4 of nominal lengths over IOD, M16-
and I S 0 4017; and
M24 of nominal lengths over 150 mm, M30 and M36,
(c) for M72-Ml00, greater than those per IS0 4759/
the minimum body diameters, D, min.,specified in
I for Product Grade B.
B18.2.3.I M Table 3, are greater thanthoseper IS0
Position at maximummaterial condition, specified
40 14.
in B 18.2.3.1M, agrees with a draft revision of IS0 4759-
For screws threaded full length, B18.2.3.lM Table
I , but differs from IS0 4759/1-1978, which specifies
2 specifies minimum diameters of unthreaded shank,
concentricity regardless of feature size.
D,5j min.,which are equal to the minimum pitchdiameter,
while I S 0 4017 specifies “d, = pitch diameter.”
D9 WASHERFACETHICKNESS, C
The minimum washer face thicknesses, C min., speci- D l 4 POINTS
fied in B 18.2.3.1M Table 3, are thicker than those per The optional rounded point per B18.2.3.IM para.
IS0 4014 and IS0 4017 for M5-M64, and thicker than 2.5 isnot in I S 0 4014 or I S 0 4017, but Table 5
those per IS0 4759- 1 for M72-M100. agrees with IS0 4753.
The maximum washer face thicknesses, C max.,
specified in B 18.2.3.I M Table 3, are thicker than those
per IS0 4759/I for M80-MI00. D l 5 STRAIGHTNESS
The straightness tolerances specified in B 18.2.3.I M
D l 0 WASHERFACEDIAMETER, D, para. 2.6 are:
(a) for lengths up to12mm,lessthanthoseper
For M5-Ml4 and M20-M64, the minimum washer IS0 4014 and IS0 4017, and
face diameters, D, min., specified in B 18.2.3.1M Table (6) for lengths 16 mm and longer, greater than those
3, are different, larger or smaller, than those specified in per IS0 4014 and IS0 4017.
IS0 4014 and IS0 4017. For M72-Ml00, the minimum
washer face diameters, 0, min., specified in B 18.2.3. I M
Table 3, are smaller than those per I S 0 4759D. D l 6 GRIP GAGING LENGTH, Lg, AND
UNTHREADEDLENGTHUNDERHEAD,
A, OFSCREWSTHREADEDFULL
D l 1 RUNOUT OR PERPENDICULARITY OF LENGTH
BEARINGSURFACE-TO-SHANK
For M5-M20 screws shorter than 2D, the maximum
B 18.2.3.1M para. 2.1.6 specifies circular runout, mea- grip gaging lengths, Lg max., specified in B 18.2.3.1M
sured as close totheperiphery ofthebearingsurface Table 6, andthemaximumunthreaded lengths under
as possible, while IS0 4759/I specifies perpendicularity, head, A max., specified in B 18.2.3.1M Table 4, are
i.e.,total runout, of thebearing surface fromthefillet shorter than those per I S 0 4017.
transition diameter to a diameter equal to 0.8S, or, in The minimum unthreaded lengths under the head, A
the draft revision, 1.20. min., of screws threaded full lengthspecified in IS0
4017 are not specified in B18.2.3.IM.
D l 2 FILLET
D l 7 ROOTCONTOUR OF TRANSITION
For screws threaded full length, theminimumfillet
THREADS
transition diameters, 0, min., and shorter maximum
fillet lengths, Lf max., specified in B 18.2.3.IM Fig. 2 The roundedroot contour of the transition threads,
and Table 2, are notspecified in IS0 4017. specified in 818.2.3. IM para. 2.7.5, isnotspecified in
For size MI00 x 6, themaximumfillettransition I S 0 4014, IS0 4017, or IS0 965-1.
diameter, 0, max., specified in B 18.2.3.IM Table 2,
is 107 mm, vs 108 mm per IS0 885.
D l 8 POSITION OF BODY-TO-THREAD
For sizes over M64, themaximumfillet lengths, Lf
max., specified in BI 8.2.3. I M Table 2, are not given For M5-M I4 of lengths over IOD, and M16-M24
in IS0 standards. of lengths over 150 mm, the tolerance zone diameters

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for position of thebody with respect tothe thread, The maximum heights of markings above the maxi-
specified in B18.2.3.1M para. 2.7.6 and Table I , are mum head heights specified in B 18.2.3.IM para. 2. I O
less than those per IS0 4014 and IS0 4017. Position at are notspecified in IS0 4014 and IS0 4017, nor in
maximum material condition, specified in B 18.2.3.I M, IS0 898-1.
agrees with a draft revision of IS0 4759-1, but differs
from IS0 4759/1-1978, which specifies concentricity
020 INSPECTION,QUALITYASSURANCE,
regardless of feature size.
DIMENSIONAL CONFORMANCE, AND
ACCEPTABILITY
D l 9 MARKING
The inspection, quality assurance, and dimensional
B18.2.3. I M para. 2. I O requires marking on the top conformance provisions in B 18.2.3.1M para. 2. I3 and
of the head, while IS0 898-1 requires marking on 2.14 differ fromtheacceptabilityprovision in IS0
either the top orthe side of thehead. 4014 or IS0 4017.

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