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Standard Specification for

Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A563; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* High Temperature Service, or Both

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1.1 This specification covers chemical and mechanical A242/A242M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
requirements for eight grades of carbon and alloy steel nuts for Structural Steel
general structural and mechanical uses on bolts, studs, and A307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and
other externally threaded parts. Threaded Rod 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength
A325 Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated,
NOTE 1—See Appendix X1 for guidance on suitable application of nut 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength (Withdrawn
grades.
2016)4
1.2 The requirements for any grade of nut may, at the A354 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel
supplier’s option, and with notice to the purchaser, be fulfilled Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
by furnishing nuts of one of the stronger grades specified A394 Specification for Steel Transmission Tower Bolts,
herein unless such substitution is barred in the inquiry and Zinc-Coated and Bare

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1.3 Grades C3 and DH3 nuts have atmospheric corrosion Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile
Strength, General Use
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resistance and weathering characteristics comparable to that of
the steels covered in Specifications A242/A242M, A588/ A490 Specification for Structural Bolts, Alloy Steel, Heat
A588M, and A709/A709M. The atmospheric corrosion resis- Treated, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength (Withdrawn

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tance of these steels is substantially better than that of carbon 2016)
steel with or without copper addition (see 5.2). When properly A563M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts (Met-
exposed to the atmosphere, these steels can be used bare ric)
(uncoated) for many applications. A588/A588M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
ASTM A563-15 Structural Steel, up to 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield
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OTE 2—A complete metric companion to Specification A563 has been
Point, with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance
developed—A563M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this
specification. A687 Specification for High-Strength Nonheaded Steel
Bolts and Studs (Withdrawn 1999)4
1.4 Terms used in this specification are defined in Termi-
A709/A709M Specification for Structural Steel for Bridges
nology F1789 unless otherwise defined herein. A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
2. Referenced Documents cal Analysis of Steel Products
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B695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically De-
2.1 ASTM Standards: posited on Iron and Steel
A194/A194M Specification for Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
and Stainless Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Proper-
ties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
Washers, and Rivets (Metric) F0606_F0606M
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts, F812/F812M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of
Nuts, Rivets and Washers. Nuts, Inch and Metric Series
Current edition approved May 1, 2015. Published July 2015. Originally approved F1789 Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners
in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as A563 – 07a(2014). DOI:
10.1520/A0563-15. F2329 Specification for Zinc Coating, Hot-Dip, Require-
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- ments for Application to Carbon and Alloy Steel Bolts,
cation SA – 563 in Section II of that Code.
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Screws, Washers, Nuts, and Special Threaded Fasteners 4.7.3 When mechanically deposited is specified, the fasten-
G101 Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion Re- ers shall be zinc coated by the mechanical deposition process
sistance of Low-Alloy Steels in accordance with the requirements of Class 55 of Specifica-
2.2 ANSI Standards: tion B695.
ANSI B1.1 Unified Screw Threads5 4.7.4 When no preference is specified, the supplier may
ANSI B18.2.2 Square and Hex Nuts5 furnish either a hot-dip zinc coating in accordance with
Specification F2329, or a mechanically deposited zinc coating
3. Ordering Information in accordance with Specification B695, Class 55. Threaded
3.1 Orders for nuts under this specification shall include the components (bolts and nuts) shall be coated by the same
following: zinc-coating process and the supplier’s option is limited to one
3.1.1 Quantity (number of nuts), process per item with no mixed processes in a lot.
3.1.2 Nominal size and thread series of nuts, 4.7.5 Hot-dip zinc-coated nuts shall be tapped after zinc
3.1.3 Style of nut (for example, heavy hex), coating.
3.1.4 Grade of nut, 4.7.6 Mechanically deposited zinc-coated nuts for assembly
3.1.5 Zinc Coating—Specify the zinc-coating process with mechanically deposited zinc-coated bolts shall be tapped
required, for example, hot-dip, mechanically deposited, or no oversize prior to zinc coating and need not be retapped
preference (see 4.7), afterwards.
3.1.6 Other Finishes—Specify other protective finish if 4.8 Lubricant:
required, 4.8.1 Hot-dip and mechanically deposited zinc-coated
3.1.7 ASTM designation and year of issue, and Grade DH nuts shall be provided with an additional lubricant
3.1.8 Supplementary or special requirements. which shall be clean and dry to the touch (see Supplementary
NOTE 3—An example of an ordering description follows: 1000 7⁄8-9 Requirement S1 to specify lubrication requirements for plain
heavy hex nuts, Grade DH, hot-dip zinc-coated, and lubricated, ASTM finish nuts).
A563–XX. 4.8.2 See Supplementary Requirement S2 for option to
specify a dye in the lubricant.
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4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Steel for nuts shall be made by the open-hearth, basic-
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oxygen, or electric-furnace process except that steel for Grades
5.1 Grades O, A, B, C, D, and DH shall conform to the
O, A, and B nuts may be made by the acid-bessemer process.
chemical composition specified in Table 1.

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4.2 Nuts may be made cold or hot by forming, pressing, or
5.2 Grades C3 and DH3 shall conform to the chemical
punching or may be machined from bar stock.
composition specified in Table 2. See Guide G101 for methods
4.3 Grades DH and DH3 nuts shall be heat treated by of estimating the atmospheric corrosion resistance of low alloy
quenching in a liquid medium from a temperature above the steels.
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at least 800°F.
subject to rejection based on product analysis for sulfur or
4.4 Grades C and D nuts made of steel having carbon phosphorus.
content not exceeding 0.20 %, phosphorus not exceeding
5.4 Application of heats of steel to which bismuth,
0.04 %, and sulfur not exceeding 0.05 % by heat analysis may
selenium, tellurium, or lead has been intentionally added shall
be heat treated by quenching in a liquid medium from a
not be permitted for Grades D, DH, and DH3.
temperature above the transformation temperature and need not
be tempered. When this heat treatment is used, there shall be
particular attention to the requirements in 6.1.1. TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements for Grades O, A, B, C, D, and
DH Nuts
4.5 Grades C, C3, and D nuts made of any steel permitted Grade of Composition, %
for these grades may be heat treated by quenching in a liquid Nut Analysis Carbon Manganese, Phospho- Sulfur,
medium from a temperature above the transformation tempera- min rus, max max
ture and tempering at a temperature of at least 800°F.
4.6 Threads shall be formed by tapping or machining. O, A, B, C heat 0.55 max ... 0.12 0.15A
product 0.58 max ... 0.13B ...
4.7 Zinc Coatings, Hot-Dip and Mechanically Deposited:
4.7.1 When zinc-coated fasteners are required, the pur- DC heat 0.55 max 0.30 0.04 0.05
chaser shall specify the zinc coating process, for example, product 0.58 max 0.27 0.048 0.058
hot-dip, mechanically deposited, or no preference. heat 0.20–0.55 0.60 0.04 0.05
4.7.2 When hot-dip is specified, the fasteners shall be DHC product 0.18–0.58 0.57 0.048 0.058
zinc-coated by the hot-dip process in accordance with the A
For Grades O, A, and B a sulfur content of 0.23 % max is acceptable with the
requirements of Specification F2329. purchasers approval.
B
Acid bessemer steel only.
C
For Grades D and DH a sulfur content of 0.05 – 0.15 % is acceptable provided
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TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements for Grades C3 and DH3 Nuts
Element Composition, %
Classes for Grade C3 NutsA Grade DH3
N A B C D E F Nuts

Carbon:
Heat analysis ... 0.33–0.40 0.38–0.48 0.15–0.25 0.15–0.25 0.20–0.25 0.20–0.25 0.20–0.53
Product analysis ... 0.31–0.42 0.36–0.50 0.14–0.26 0.14–0.26 0.18–0.27 0.19–0.26 0.19–0.55
Manganese:
Heat analysis ... 0.90–1.20 0.70–0.90 0.80–1.35 0.40–1.20 0.60–1.00 0.90–1.20 0.40 min
Product analysis ... 0.86–1.24 0.67–0.93 0.76–1.39 0.36–1.24 0.56–1.04 0.86–1.24 0.37 min
Phosphorus:
Heat analysis 0.07–0.15 0.040 max 0.06–0.12 0.035 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.046 max
Product analysis 0.07–0.155 0.045 max 0.06–0.125 0.040 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.052 max
Sulfur:
Heat analysis 0.050 max 0.050 max 0.050 max 0.040 max 0.050 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.050 max
Product analysis 0.055 max 0.055 max 0.055 max 0.045 max 0.055 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.055 max
Silicon:
Heat analysis 0.20–0.90 0.15–0.35 0.30–0.50 0.15–0.35 0.25–0.50 0.15–0.35 0.15–0.35 ...
Product analysis 0.15–0.95 0.13–0.37 0.25–0.55 0.13–0.37 0.20–0.55 0.13–0.37 0.13–0.37 ...
Copper:
Heat analysis 0.25–0.55 0.25–0.45 0.20–0.40 0.20–0.50 0.30–0.50 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.40 0.20 min
Product analysis 0.22–0.58 0.22–0.48 0.17–0.43 0.17–0.53 0.27–0.53 0.27–0.63 0.17–0.43 0.17 min
Nickel:
Heat analysis 1.00 max 0.25–0.45 0.50–0.80 0.25–0.50 0.50–0.80 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.40 0.20 minB
Product analysis 1.03 max 0.22–0.48 0.47–0.83 0.22–0.53 0.47–0.83 0.27–0.63 0.17–0.43 0.17 min
Chromium:
Heat analysis 0.30–1.25 0.45–0.65 0.50–0.75 0.30–0.50 0.50–1.00 0.60–0.90 0.45–0.65 0.45 min
Product analysis 0.25–1.30 0.42–0.68 0.47–0.83 0.27–0.53 0.45–1.05 0.55–0.95 0.42–0.68 0.42 min
Vanadium:
Heat analysis ... ... ... 0.020 min ... ... ... ...
Product analysis ... ... ... 0.010 min ... ... ... ...
Molybdenum:
Heat analysis
Product analysis
...
...
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...
0.06 max
0.07 max
...
...
0.10 max
0.11 max
...
...
...
...
0.15 minB
0.14 min
Titanium:
Heat analysis
Product analysis
...
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...
...
...
...
...
0.05 max
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
A
B
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C3 nuts may be made of any of the above listed material classes. Selection of the class shall be at the option of the manufacturer.
Nickel or molybdenum may be used.

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Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology A751. 7.1 Unless otherwise specified, nuts shall be plain (un-
6. Mechanical Properties coated) and shall conform to the dimensions prescribed in
ANSI B18.2.2.
6.1 Hardness:
7.2 Hex and hex-slotted nuts over 11⁄2 to 2 in. inclusive shall
6.1.1 The hardness of nuts of each grade shall not exceed
have dimensions conforming to ANSI B18.2.2 calculated using
the maximum hardness specified for the grade in Table 3.
the formulas for the 11⁄4 through 11⁄2-in. size range in Appendix
6.1.2 Jam nuts, slotted nuts, nuts smaller in width across
III (Formulas for Nut Dimensions) of ANSI B18.2.2.
flats or thickness than standard hex nuts (7.1), and nuts that
would require a proof load in excess of 160 000 lbf may be 7.3 Threads: Plain (Uncoated) Nuts
furnished on the basis of minimum hardness requirements 7.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, the threads shall conform
specified for the grade in Table 3, unless proof load testing is to the dimensions for coarse threads with Class 2 B tolerances
specified in the inquiry and purchase order. prescribed in ANSI B1.1.
6.2 Proof Load: 7.4 Threads: Nuts Hot Dip Zinc Coated Specification
6.2.1 Nuts of each grade, except those listed in 6.1.2, shall F2329( 4.7.2)
withstand the proof load stress specified for the grade, size, 7.4.1 Nuts to be used on bolts with Class 2A threads before
style, thread series, and surface finish of the nut in Table 3 and hot-dip zinc coating, and then hot-dip zinc coated in accor-
Table 4. dance with Specification F2329, shall be tapped oversize after
6.2.2 Nuts hot dip or mechanically zinc coated in accor- coating, to the minimum and maximum thread dimensions in
dance with 4.7.2 or 4.7.3 shall be proof load tested after zinc Table 5. The major and minor diameters shall also be increased
coating and overtapping.6 by the allowance to provide the corresponding minimum and
maximum major and minor diameters.
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Rotational capacity test procedures, nut rotations, and acceptance criteria are a
7.5 Threads: Nuts With Other Coatings
function of the bolt with which the nuts will be used. When required, they are 7.5.1 Nuts to be used on bolts mechanically zinc coated or
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TABLE 3 Mechanical Requirements
Nuts with UNC, 8 UN, 6 UN and Coarser Pitch Threads
Grade of Nut Nominal Nut Size, Style of Nut Proof Load Stress, ksiA Hardness
in. Non-Zinc-Coated Zinc-Coated Brinell Rockwell
NutsB NutsB min max min max

O ⁄ to 11⁄2
14 square 69 52 103 302 B55 C32
A ⁄ to 11⁄2
14 square 90 68 116 302 B68 C32

O ⁄ to 11⁄2
14 hex 69 52 103 302 B55 C32
A ⁄ to 11⁄2
14 hex 90 68 116 302 B68 C32
B 1⁄4 to 1 hex 120 90 121 302 B69 C32
B 11⁄8 to 11⁄2 hex 105 79 121 302 B69 C32
CE 1⁄4 to 11⁄2 hex 130 130 143 352 B78 C38
DC 1⁄4 to 11⁄2 hex 135 135 159 352 B84 C38
DHD 1⁄4 to 11⁄2 hex 150 150 248 352 C24 C38
DH3 1⁄2 to 1 hex 150 150 248 352 C24 C38

A ⁄ to 4
14 heavy hex 100 75 116 302 B68 C32
B ⁄ to 1
14 heavy hex 133 100 121 302 B69 C32
B 11⁄8 to 11⁄2 heavy hex 116 87 121 302 B69 C32
CC 1⁄4 to 4 heavy hex 144 144 143 352 B78 C38
C3 1⁄4 to 4 heavy hex 144 144 143 352 B78 C38
DC 1⁄4 to 4 heavy hex 150 150 159 352 B84 C38
DHD 1⁄4 to 4 heavy hex 175 150 248 352 C24 C38
DH3 1⁄4 to 4 heavy hex 175 150 248 352 C24 C38

A ⁄ to 11⁄2
14 hex thick 100 75 116 302 B68 C32
B 1⁄4 to 1 hex thick 133 100 121 302 B69 C32
B 11⁄8 to 11⁄2 hex thick 116 87 121 302 B69 C32
DC 1⁄4 to 11⁄2 hex thick 150 150 159 352 B84 C38
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Nuts with UNF, 12 UN, and Finer Pitch Threads

O
A
B
14

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⁄ to 1 ⁄
12

⁄ to 11⁄2
1⁄4 to 1
hex
hex
hex
65
80
109
49
60
82
103
116
121
302
302
302
B55
B68
B69
C32
C32
C32
B
DC
DHD
11⁄8 to 11⁄2
1⁄4 to 11⁄2

1⁄4 to 11⁄2
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hex
hex
hex
94
135
150
70
135
150
121
159
248
302
352
352
B69
B84
C24
C32
C38
C38

A ⁄ to 4
14 heavy hex 90 68 116 302 B68 C32
B ⁄ to 1
14
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1⁄4 to 4 heavy hex150 150 159 352 B84 C38
DHD 1⁄4 to 4 heavy hex 175 150 248 352 C24 C38

A ⁄ to 11⁄2
14 hex thick 90 68 116 302 B68 C32
B 1⁄4 to 1 hex thick 120 90 121 302 B69 C32
B 11⁄8 to 11⁄2 hex thick 105 79 121 302 B69 C32
DC 1⁄4 to 11⁄2 hex thick 150 150 159 352 B84 C38
DHD 1⁄4 to 11⁄2 hex thick 175 175 248 352 C24 C38
A
To determine nut proof load in pounds, multiply the appropriate nut proof load stress by the tensile stress area of the thread. Stress areas for UNC, UNF, and 8 UN thread
series are given in Table 4.
B
Non-zinc-coated nuts are nuts intended for use with externally threaded fasteners which have a plain (nonplated or noncoated) finish or have a plating or coating of
insufficient thickness to necessitate overtapping the nut thread to provide assemblability. Zinc-coated nuts are nuts intended for use with externally threaded fasteners
which are hot-dip zinc-coated, mechanically zinc-coated, or have a plating or coating of sufficient thickness to necessitate overtapping the nut thread to provide
assemblability.
C
Nuts made in accordance to the requirements of Specification A194/A194M, Grade 2 or Grade 2H, and marked with their grade symbol are acceptable equivalents for
Grades C heavy hex and hex and D nuts. When A194 zinc-coated inch series nuts are supplied, the zinc coating, overtapping, lubrication and rotational capacity testing
shall be in accordance with Specification A563.
D
Nuts made in accordance with the requirements of Specification A194/A194M, Grade 2H, and marked with its grade symbol are an acceptable equivalent for Grade DH
nuts. When A194 zinc-coated inch series nuts are supplied, the zinc coating, overtapping, lubrication and rotational capacity testing shall be in accordance with
Specification A563.
E
ASTM A194 Grades 2 or 2H shall not be supplied for Grade C hex nuts unless approved by purchaser.

Specification F2329, or otherwise hot-dip coated, shall be 7.5.2 When specifically permitted by the purchaser, nuts for
tapped oversize by a diametral amount sufficient to permit bolts with electrodeposited coating, such as cadmium, zinc,
assembly on the coated bolt thread, unless other requirements and so forth, or with chemically applied coating may be tapped
are specified in the inquiry or purchase order.