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METRIC/ISO/DIN TORQUE GUIDE CHARTS

Torque figures for bolts and screws

with metric thread and head dimension, as in DIN 912, 931, 933 etc.
The figures MA in this table include:
a) coefficient of friction microns total
+ 0.14
b) 90% of minimum elongation
c) torque figures when assembling
fasteners
The coefficient of friction of microns
total = 0.14 applies for fasteners
without coating (self-colour) when
slightly lubricated. Additional lubrication
of the thread will substantially alter the
coefficient of friction, leading to
uncontrollable pre-load situations.
Pre-load situations will also be
influenced by the fastening methods
and tools used.
The following figures are guidelines
only.
Figures in Nm (Newton meters).

TORQUE FIGURES FOR

METRIC FINE THREAD
BOLTS AND SCREWS

Thread Diameter
M4
M5
M6
M8
M10
M12
M14
M16
M18
M20
M22
M24
M27
M30
M33
M36

34.6
1.02
2.00
3.50
8.40
17
29
46
71
97
138
186
235
350
475
645
830

3335.6
1.37
2.70
4.60
11
22
39
62
95
130
184
250
315
470
635
865
1,111

Property Classes
38.8
310.9
3.0
4.4
5.9
8.7
10
15
25
36
49
72
85
125
135
200
210
310
300
430
425
610
580
820
730
1,050
1,100
1,550
1,450
2,100
1,970
2,770
2,530
3,560

3 12.9
5
10
18
43
84
145
235
365
500
710
960
1,220
1,800
2,450
3,330
4,280

TECHNICAL

TORQUE FIGURES FOR

METRIC COARSE THREAD
BOLTS AND SCREWS

The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on; it is never of any
use to oneself.
OSCAR WILDE

Tightening Torque MA max (Nm)

Property Classes
8.8
10.9
12.9
22
30
36
42
59
71
76
105
130
120
165
200
180
250
300
260
365
435
360
510
610
480
680
810
610
860
1050

Thread
Diameter
M8 x 1.00
M10 x 1.25
M12 x 1.25
M14 x 1.50
M16 x 1.50
M18 x 1.50
M20 x 1.50
M22 x 1.50
M24 x 2.00

Conversion Figures
To get Ncm from Nm
To get inch pounds from Ncm
To get foot pounds from Ncm
To get foot pounds from Nm

Nm x 100
Ncm x 0.08851
Ncm x 0.00737
Nm x 0.7376

All information is strictly informative

We pay for the mistakes of our ancestors, and it seems only fair that
they should leave us the money to pay with.
DONALD MARQUIS

PROFESSIONALS SERVING PROFESSIONALS

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