Bolt Identification Markings

Identification Specifica- Fastener Nominal Size Mechanical Properties

Material Range (in.)
Grade Mark tion Description Proof Load Yield Strength Tensile Strength
(psi) Min (psi) Min (psi)

SAE J429 Low- or

Grade 1 Medium-Carbon ⁄ thru 11⁄2
1 4 33,000 36,000
Steel
60,000
Bolts,
ASTM A307
Screws, Low-Carbon ⁄ thru 4
1 4 −− −−
Grades A&B
Studs Steel

SAE J429 Low- or 1⁄4 thru 3⁄4 55,000 57,000 74,000

No Grade Mark Medium-Carbon Over 3⁄4 thru 11⁄2
Grade 2 33,000 36,000 60,000
Steel

SAE J429 Medium-Carbon

Studs Cold-Drawn ⁄ thru 11⁄2
1 4 −− 100,000 115,000
Grade 4
Steel

No Grade Mark

ASTM A193
B5 Grade B5
AISI 501 1 4 ⁄ thru 4 −− 80,000 100,000

ASTM A193
B6 Grade B6
AISI 410 ⁄ thru 4
1 4 −− 85,000 110,000

AISI 4140, ⁄ thru 21⁄2

1 4 −− 105,000 125,000
ASTM A193
B7 Grade B7
4142, or Over 21⁄2 thru 4 −− 95,000 115,000
4145 Over 4 thru 7 −− 75,000 100,000

1⁄4 thru 21⁄2 −− 105,000 125,000

ASTM A193 CrMoVa
B16 Grade B16 Alloy Steel
Over 21⁄2 thru 4 −− 95,000 115,000
Over 4 thru 7 −− 85,000 100,000

ASTM A193
B8 Grade B8
AISI 304

Bolts,
Screws,
Studs
ASTM A193 for
B8C Grade B8C High- AISI 347
Temperature
Service
⁄ and Larger −− 30,000 75,000
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ASTM A193 AISI 316

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ASTM A193 AISI 321

B8T
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ASTM A193 AISI 304

B8 Grade B8 Strain-Hard-
ened
1⁄4 thru 3⁄4 −− 100,000 125,000
Over 3⁄4 thru 1 −− 80,000 115,000
Over 1 thru 11⁄4 −− 65,000 105,000
Over 11⁄4 thru 11⁄2 −− 50,000 100,000

ASTM A193 AISI 347

B8C Grade B8C Strain-Hard-
ened

⁄4 thru 3⁄4
1
−− 95,000 110,000
ASTM A193 AISI 316 Over 3⁄4 thru 1 −− 80,000 100,000
B8M Grade B8M Strain-Hard- −− 65,000 95,000
Over 1 thru 11⁄4
ened
Over 11⁄4 thru 11⁄2 −− 50,000 90,000

⁄4 thru 3⁄4
1
−− 100,000 125,000
ASTM A193 AISI 321 Over 3⁄4 thru 1 −− 80,000 115,000
B8T Grade B8T Strain-Hard- −− 65,000 105,000
Over 1 thru 11⁄4
ened
Over 11⁄4 thru 11⁄2 −− 50,000 100,000

ASTM A320 AISI 4140,

L7 Grade L7 4142, or
4145

ASTM A320 AISI 4037

L7 A Grade L7A

1
⁄4 thru 21⁄2 −− 105,000 125,000
Bolts,
Screws,
Studs
ASTM A320 AISI 4137
L7 B Grade L7B for
Low-
Temperature
Service

ASTM A320 AISI 8740

L7 C Grade L7C

ASTM A320 AISI 4340 1

⁄4 thru 4 −− 105,000 125,000
L4 3 Grade L43
 Bolt Identification Markings
Identification Specifica- Fastener Nominal Size Mechanical Properties
Material Range (in.)
Grade Mark tion Description Proof Load Yield Strength Tensile Strength
(psi) Min (psi) Min (psi)

ASTM A320
B8 Grade B8
AISI 304

ASTM A320
B8C Grade B8C
AISI 347

⁄4 and Larger
1
−− 30,000 75,000

ASTM A320 AISI 321

B8T Grade B8T

ASTM A320 AISI 303 or

B8F Grade B8F 303Se

ASTM A320 AISI 316

B8M Grade B8M
Bolts,
Screws,
Studs
for
Low-
Temperature
Service
ASTM A320
B8 Grade B8
AISI 304

ASTM A320
B8C Grade B8C
AISI 347

⁄4 thru 3⁄4
1
−− 100,000 100,000
Over 3⁄4 thru 1 −− 80,000 80,000
ASTM A320 AISI 316
B8T Grade B8T Over 1 thru 11⁄4 −− 65,000 65,000
Over 11⁄4 thru 11⁄2 −− 50,000 50,000

ASTM A320 AISI 321

B8F
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Grade B8M 303Se

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SAE J429 ⁄4 thru 1

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85,000 92,000 120,000
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Grade 5 Medium- Over 1 thru 11⁄2 74,000 81,000 105,000

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Over 1 thru 11⁄2 74,000 81,000 105,000
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ASTM A449
Over 11⁄2 thru 3 55,000 58,000 90,000

Low- or
Medium-
SAE J429 Carbon Steel,
Sems #6 thru 3⁄8 85,000 −− 120,000
Grade 5.1 Quenched and
Tempered

Low-Carbon
Bolts, Marten-
SAE J429 Screws, sitic Steel, ⁄4 thru 1
1
85,000 92,000 120,000
Grade 5.2
Studs Quenched and
Tempered

Medium-
ASTM A325 Carbon Steel, ⁄2 thru 1
1
85,000 92,000 120,000
A 32 5 Type 1 Quenched and 1 ⁄8 thru 11⁄2
1
74,000 81,000 105,000
Tempered

Low-Carbon
ASTM A325
High-Strength Marten-
Structural sitic Steel, ⁄2 thru 1
1
85,000 92,000 120,000
Type 2
A 32 5 Bolts Quenched and
Tempered

Atmospheric-
Corrosion-
ASTM A325 Resisting Steel,
1
⁄2 thru 1 85,000 92,000 120,000
A 32 5 Type 3 Quenched and 11⁄8 thru 11⁄2 74,000 81,000 105,000
Tempered

BB ASTM A354 ⁄4 thru 21⁄2

1
80,000 83,000 105,000
Grade BB 23⁄4 thru 4 75,000 78,000 100,000

Alloy Steel,
Bolts, Studs Quenched and
Tempered

BC ASTM A354 ⁄4 thru 21⁄2

1
105,000 109,000 125,000
Grade BC 23⁄4 thru 4 95,000 99,000 115,000

Medium-Carbon
ASTM J429 Bolts and Alloy Steel,
⁄4 thru 11⁄2
1
105,000 115,000 133,000
Grade 7 Screws Quenched and
Tempered

SAE J429
Grade 8
Bolts, Screws, Alloy Steel,
Quenched and ⁄4 thru 11⁄2
1
120,000 130,000 150,000
Studs Tempered
ASTM A354
Grade BD
 Bolt Identification Markings
Identification Specifica- Fastener Nominal Size Mechanical Properties
Material Range (in.)
Grade Mark tion Description Proof Load Yield Strength Tensile Strength
(psi) Min (psi) Min (psi)

Medium-Carbon
Alloy or SAE
SAE J429 1041 Modified
Studs ⁄ thru 11⁄2
1 4 120,000 130,000 150,000
Grade 8.1 Elevated-Tem-
perature Drawn
Steel
No Grade Mark

Alloy Steel,
High-Strength
Quenched 150,000 min
A 490 ASTM A490 Structural
and Tem-
⁄ thru 11⁄2
1 2 120,000 130,000
170,000 max
Bolts
pered

ISO R898 33,000 36,000 60,000

Class 4.6
Low- or
Medium-
No Grade Mark
Carbon Steel,
Quenched
and Tem-
pered 55,000 57,000 74,000
ISO R898
Class 5.8

No Grade Mark

8.8 Bolts,
Screws, All sizes thru 11⁄2
Medium-
Studs Carbon Steel,
ISO R898
Quenched 85,000 92,000 120,000
Class 8.8
and Tem-
pered

88

10 .9
Alloy Steel,
ISO R898 Quenched
120,000 130,000 150,000
Class 10.9 and Tem-
pered

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Nut Identification Markings

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 Nut Identification Markings
Proof Hardness
Identification Nominal Size Rockwell See
Specification Material Load Note
Grade Mark Range (in.)
(ksi) Min Max

ASTM A563
Grade O 69 B55 C32
⁄ thru 11⁄2
1 4

ASTM A563
Carbon Steel 69 B55 C32 3, 4
Grade A

No Grade Mark ASTM A563 ⁄ thru 1

1 4 120
Grade B B69 C32
Over 1 thru 11⁄2 105

Carbon Steel; May

ASTM A563
be Quenched and ⁄ thru 4
1 4 144 B78 C38 5
Grade C
Tempered

3 Atmospheric-Cor-
ASTM A563 rosion-Resistant
Steel; May be ⁄ thru 4
1 4 144 B78 C38 5, 9
Grade C3
Quenched and
Tempered

D
Carbon Steel; May
ASTM A563
be Quenched and ⁄ thru 4
1 4 150 B84 C38 6
Grade D
Tempered

DH Carbon Steel,
ASTM A563
Quenched and ⁄ thru 4
1 4 175 C24 C38 6
Grade DH
Tempered

3 Atmospheric-Cor-
DH rosion-Resistant
ASTM A563
Steel, Quenched ⁄ thru 4
1 4 175 C24 C38 5, 9
Grade DH3
and Tempered

1
ASTM A194 Carbon Steel ⁄ thru 4
1 4 130 B70 −− 7
Grade 1

2
ASTM A194 Medium-Carbon
Steel
⁄ thru 4
1 4 150 159 352 7, 8
Grade 2
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2H Medium-Carbon
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Steel, Quenched ⁄ thru 4

1 4 175 C24 C38 7
Grade 2H
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Medium-Carbon
ASTM A194
⁄ thru 4
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Steel, Quenched 1 4 150 159 237 7, 8

Grade 2HM and Tempered
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4 Medium-Carbon
ASTM A194 Alloy Steel,
⁄ thru 4
1 4 175 C24 C38 7
Grade 4 Quenched and
Tempered

7 Medium-Carbon
ASTM A194 Alloy Steel,
⁄ thru 4
1 4 175 C24 C38 7
Grade 7 Quenched and
Tempered

7M Medium-Carbon
ASTM A194 Alloy Steel,
⁄ thru 4
1 4 150 159 237 7
Grade 7M Quenched and
Tempered

8
ASTM A194 Stainless AISI 304 ⁄ thru 4
1 4 80 126 300 10
Grade 8

8M
ASTM A194 Stainless AISI 316 ⁄ thru 4
1 4 80 126 300 10
Grade 8M

NOTES:

1. In addition to the indicated grade marking, all grades, except A563 Grades O, A, and B, must be
marked for manufacturer indentification.
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, the identifica-
tion marking shall be the grade letter O, A, or B.
4. Properties shown are those of non-plated or non-coated 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-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. Nuts that are carbide-solution-treated require additional letter A–8A or 8MA.
11. Specifications:
ASTM A563: Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
ASTM A194/A194M: Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure and High-Tempera-
ture Service

Other, less common, grades exist but are not listed here.