FASTENER TORQUE CHARTS

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GUIDE FOR PREVAILING-TORQUE LOCK NUT ASSEMBLY TORQUES (Cad AND Wax, Grade B, C,
and Grade G Flange Nuts) Lock Nut Standards from IFI-100 Requirements
Torque-Tension Requirements
Size
Threads Per Inch

Clamp Load
(lb)

1/420
1/428
5/1618
5/1624
3/816
3/824
7/1614
7/1620
1/213
1/220
9/1612
9/1618
5/811
5/818
3/410
3/416
7/89
7/814
18
112
114
1-1/87
1-1/812
1-1/47
1-1/412
1-3/86
1-3/812
1-1/26
1-1/212

2,000
2,300
3,350
3,700
4,950
5,600
6,800
7,550
9,050
10,200
11,600
13,000
14,500
16,300
21,300
23,800
29,500
32,400
38,700
42,300
43,000
42,100
47,500
53,500
59,700
63,800
72,900
77,600
87,700

GRADE B
Assembly Torque
Max.
Min.
85**
90**
150**
160**
20
22
32
34
50
52.5
70
77.5
95
97.5
165
165
250
270
375
395
400
404
437
513
549
612
670
745
807

60**
65**
110**
120**
14.5
16
23
24
37
37.5
50
57.5
70
72.5
125
120
185
200
275
290
300
294
327
375
412
445
503
545
605

Clamp Load
(lb)
2,850
3,250
4,700
5,200
6,950
7,900
9,600
10,700
12,800
14,440
16,400
18,300
20,300
23,000
30,100
33,600
41,600
45,800
54,600
59,750
61,100
69,000
76,800
87,000
96,600
104,000
118,000
127,000
142,000

GRADE C
Assembly Torque
Max.
Min.
125**
125**
190**
200**
28
29
43
43
62.5
70
95
95
122.5
125
210
210
312.5
312.5
462.5
490
500
585
622
736
782
880
955
1,075
1,150

85**
85**
130**
140**
20
21
31
31
45
50
70
70
90
90
155
155
225
225
360
360
362.5
454
453
573
570
685
696
837
837

METRIC TORQUE CHART for

HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS
Size

Class

Newton Meters
Zinc
Plated
Unplated

M4 x .70 Pitch
M5 x .80 Pitch
M6 x 1.00 Pitch
M7 x 1.00 Pitch
M8 x 1.25 Pitch
M8 x 1.00 Pitch
M10 x 1.50 Pitch
M10 x 1.00 Pitch
M10 x 1.25 Pitch
M12 x 1.75 Pitch
M12 x 1.25 Pitch
M12 x 1.50 Pitch
M14 x 2.00 Pitch
M14 x 1.50 Pitch
M16 x 2.00 Pitch
M18 x 2.50 Pitch
M20 x 2.50 Pitch
M22 x 2.50 Pitch
M24 x 3.00 Pitch
M6 x 1.00 Pitch
M8 x 1.25 Pitch
M10 x 1.50 Pitch
M12 x 1.75 Pitch
M14 x 2.00 Pitch
M16 x 2.00 Pitch

8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9

3.1
6.1
10.4
17.0
25.0
27.0
51.0
57.0
54.0
87.0
96.0
92.0
140.0
150.0
215.0
300.0
430.0
580.0
740.0
15.5
37.0
75.0
160.0
205.0
310.0

2.2
5.5
9.5
15.5
23.0
24.5
46.0
52.0
49.0
79.0
87.0
83.0
125.0
135.0
195.0
280.0
390.0
530.0
670.0
14.0
34.0
68.0
117.0
185.0
280.0

Clamp Load
(lb)

GRADE G
Assembly Torque
Max.
Min.

2,850
3,250
4,700
5,200
6,950
7,900
9,600
10,700
12,800
14,440
16,400
18,300
20,300
23,000
30,100
33,600
41,600
45,800
54,600
59,750
61,100
69,000
76,800
87,000
96,600
104,000
118,000
127,000
142,000

150**
160**
240**
230**
32
33
51
60
85
89
120
132
143
175
240
270
360
402
530

645

Grade C

100**
105**
155**
155**
21
22
34
40
55
59
80
88
95
115
160
170
260
247
410

398

Grade B

Clamp loads for

the Grade B lock
nuts equal 75%
of the bolt proof
loads specified
for SAE J-429
Grade 5, and
ASTM A-449
bolts.
Clamp loads for
Grade C lock
nutsequal 75%
of the bolt proof
loads specified
for SAE J-429
Grade 8, and
ASTM A-354
Grade BD bolts.
IFI-100 does not
govern lock nuts
above 1". The
values shown in
the chart are to
be used as a midrange guideline.

Grade G

** Torque values
for 1/4" and
5/16" sizes are in
inch lb. All other
torque values are
in foot lb.

TORQUE CHART for

Stainless Steel CAP SCREWS
Foot Pounds (approx.)
Zinc
Plated
Unplated
2.30
4.58
7.80
12.75
18.75
20.25
38.25
42.75
40.50
65.25
72.00
69.00
105.00
112.50
161.25
225.00
322.50
435.00
555.00
11.63
27.75
56.25
97.50
153.75
232.50

1.65
4.13
7.13
11.63
17.25
18.38
34.50
39.00
36.75
59.25
65.25
62.25
93.75
101.25
146.25
210.00
292.50
397.50
502.50
10.50
25.50
51.00
87.75
138.75
210.00

Class Image

Size

316
inch-lb

18/8
inch-lb

6-32
6-40
8-32
8-36
10-24
10-32
1/4-20
1/4-28
5/16-18
5/16-24
3/8-16
3/8-24
7/16-14
7/16-20
1/2-13
1/2-20
9/16-12
9/16-18
5/8-11
5/8-18
3/4-10
3/4-16
7/8-9
7/8-14
1"-8
1"-14

10.1
12.7
20.7
23.0
23.8
33.1
78.8
99.0
138.0
147.0
247.0
271.0
393.0
418.0
542.0
565.0
713.0
787.0
1,160.0
1,301.0
1,582.0
1,558.0
2,430.0
2,420.0
3,595.0
3,250.0

9.6
12.1
19.8
22.0
22.8
31.7
75.2
94.0
132.0
142.0
236.0
259.0
376.0
400.0
517.0
541.0
682.0
752.0
1,110.0
1,244.0
1,530.0
1,490.0
2,328.0
2,318.0
3,440.0
3,110.0

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Suggested Assembly Torque Values

USS/SAE GRADE 5
Diameter
& Threads
Per Inch

Tensile
Strength
Min. Psi

Proof
Load
Lb

Clamp
Load
Lb

Torque
Dry
Ft Lb

1/4-20
1/4-28
5/16-18
5/16-24
3/8-16
3/8-24
7/16-14
7/16 20
1/2-13
1/2-20
9/16-12
9/16-18
5/8-11
5/8-18
3/4-10
3/4-16
7/8-9
7/8 14
1-8
1-14

120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000

2,700
3,100
4,450
4,900
6,600
7,450
9,050
10,100
12,100
13,600
15,500
17,300
19,200
21,800
28,400
31,700
39,300
43,300
51,500
57,700

2,020
2,320
3,340
3,700
4,950
5,600
6,780
7,570
9,050
10,200
11,600
12,950
14,400
16,350
21,300
23,780
29,450
32,450
38,600
43,300

8
10
17
19
30
35
50
55
75
85
110
120
150
170
260
300
430
470
640
720

USS/ SAE GRADE 8

Lubricated
FT Lb

Tensile
Strength
Min. Psi

Proof
Load
Lb

Clamp
Load
Lb

Torque
Dry
Ft Lb

Lubricated
Ft Lb

6.3
7.2
13
14
23
25
35
40
55
65
80
90
110
130
200
220
320
350
480
540

150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000

3,800
4,350
6,300
6,950
9,300
10,500
12,800
14,200
17,000
19,200
21,800
24,400
27,100
30,700
40,100
44,800
55,400
61,100
72,700
81,500

2,850
3,250
4,700
5,200
6,980
7,900
9,550
10,650
12,750
14,400
16,350
18,250
20,350
23,000
30,100
33,500
41,600
45,800
54,500
61,100

12
14
24
27
45
50
70
80
110
120
150
170
210
240
380
420
600
670
910
1,020

9
10
18
20
35
35
50
60
80
90
110
130
160
180
280
310
450
500
680
760

When using anti-seize, reduce the lubed chart reading by 20% to properly torque.
Always lubricate and use lubed torque values.
NOTES:
The above recommended assembly torques are offered as a guide
only. Torque specifications, especially for critical joints, should
be determined under actual assembly conditions due to the many
variables involved which are difficult to predict and do affect the
torque-tension relationship.
The above recommended clamp loads are based on 75% of the
minimum specified proof loads for each grade and size.

Strength
Grade
SAE Gr. 5
SAE Gr. 8

Applicable Sizes

Proof Load
Stress (psi)

Yield Strength
Min. Stress (psi)

Tensile
Stress
Min.
(psi)

1/4 to 1" dia.

1" dia. to 1-1/2 dia.
1/4 to 1" dia.

85,000
74,000
120,000

92,000
81,000
130,000

120,000
105,000
150,000

Pounds to Inch Pound Conversion

lb x 12 = inch lb
Example: 9 lb x 12 = 108 inch lb

Bolt
Diameter
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1"
1-1/8

Torques for Grades 5 and 8 were calculated based on

the following relationship:
T=RDP
Where:T = Torque (ft lb)
D = Nominal Diameter (in)
P = Clamp Load (lb)
R = Tightening Coefficient
The value of R is assumed to be equal to .20 for dry, unplated
conditions and equal to .15 for lubricated, including plated,
conditions. Actual values of R can vary between .05 and .35 for
commonly encountered conditions.

Fractional Measurement
Cap Screw
Nut Wrench
Wrench Size
Size
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
13/16
15/16
1-1/8
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-11/16

7/16
1/2
9/16
11/16
3/4
7/8
15/16
1-1/8
1-5/16
1-1/2
1-11/16

Bolt
Diameter
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
2"
2-1/4
2-1/2
2-3/4
3"

Fractional Measurement
Cap Screw
Nut Wrench
Wrench Size
Size
1-7/8
2-1/16
2-1/4
2-5/8
3"
3-3/8
3-3/4
4-1/8
4-1/2

1-7/8
2-1/16
2-1/4
2-5/8
3"
3-3/8
3-3/4
4-1/8
4-1/2

Imperial has made a concerted effort to provide accurate information in its catalog and on its web site, however Imperial assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. All information
published by Imperial in its catalog, marketing literature, and on its web site is provided "as is" without warranty, expressed or implied. Imperial and its vendors disclaim all warranties, expressed or
implied including, without limitation, warranties of merchandise and fitness for a particular purpose.
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