WORLDWIDE FASTENER STANDARD Date: 2001-01-10

WE 910 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEXAGON AND FLANGED HEXAGON NUTS

1. SCOPE
This standard gives the general and dimensional requirements for hexagon (M4 - M24), flanged
hexagon (M5 - M20), and hexagon thin nuts (M4 - M24).
NOTE: The dimensions specified in Table 1 are not suitable for property classes 9 and 12. The
requirements for Nut and Washer Assemblies are specified in WE 901.
2. REFERENCES
ISO 261 - General purpose metric screw threads - General plan.
ISO 965 - General purpose metric screw threads - Tolerances.
ISO 1502 - General purpose metric screw threads - Gauging.
ISO 1302 - Technical drawings - method of indicating surface roughness.
ISO 4288 - Rules and procedures for the measurement of surface roughness parameters using
stylus instruments.
WE 901 - General requirements for nut and washer assemblies.
WX 100 - Finish Specification
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES

The dimensions and tolerances of hexagon, flanged hexagon, and hexagon thin nuts must
be in accordance with Clauses 1 - 6, Tables 1 - 4, and Figures 1 - 3.
3.2 GAUGING (REFEREE METHOD)
For referee purposes, dimensions e, Ta, m' and c are satisfied if flanged hexagon nuts meet
the requirements for gauging specified in the Appendix.
4. SCREW THREADS

4.1 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES

Screw threads must conform to the dimensions and tolerances specified in ISO 261 and
ISO 965 thread tolerance class 6H.
4.2 GAUGING
Nuts shall assemble on a GO thread plug gauge. The gauge must conform to the
dimensions and tolerances defined in ISO 1502 appropriate to the specified thread size and
class of fit.
When coated with organic type coatings tightness to inspection gauges may be
experienced, see WX 100.
5. FORM AND POSITION TOLERANCES
5.1 CONCENTRICITY OF HEXAGON TO THREAD
The concentricity of the outside diameter of the flanged portion to the thread shall be within
the values specified in Table 4.
5.2 CONCENTRICITY OF FLANGED PORTION TO THREAD
The concentricity of the outside diameter of the flanged portion to the thread shall be within
the values specified in Table 4.

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5.3 SQUARENESS OF THE BEARING SURFACE TO THE THREAD

5.3.1 HEXAGON NUTS
Both bearing surfaces shall be flat and perpendicular to the axis of the thread
o
within 1 .
5.3.2 HEXAGON FLANGED NUTS
o
The bearing surface shall be flat to concave to a maximum of 1.5 from the plane
formed by the bearing circle diameter (dw). The plane formed by the bearing
o
circle diameter shall be perpendicular to the thread within 1 .
5.4 PARALLELISM OF HEXAGON FLATS TO THREAD
The hexagon flats (measured over the minimum wrenching height m' for hexagon nuts or Ta
for hexagon flanged nuts) must be parallel to the thread within 0.17 x m' for hexagon nuts or
0.17 x Ta for hexagon flanged nuts.
NOTE: All form and position tolerances may be evaluated by use of a GO screw plug
gauge to ISO 1502 thread tolerance class 6g.
5.5 SURFACE ROUGHNESS
The surface roughness of the bearing face should be evaluated in accordance with ISO
4288.

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Figure 1. Hexagon nuts

Table 1. Dimensions of hexagon nuts

Dimensions in mm
Thread Size d M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24
Pitch 0.7 0.8 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2 2.5 3
da max. 4.6 5.75 6.75 8.75 10.8 13 15.1 17.3 21.6 25.9
min. 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 24
dw min. 5.9 6.9 8.9 11.6 13.6 16.6 19.6 22.5 27.7 33.3
e min. 7.66 8.79 11.05 14.38 16.64 20.03 23.35 26.75 32.95 39.55
m max. 3.2 4.7 5.2 6.8 8.4 10.8 12.8 14.8 18 21.5
min. 2.9 4.4 4.9 6.44 8.04 10.37 12.1 14.1 16.9 20.2
1)
m' min. 2.32 3.52 3.92 5.15 6.43 8.3 9.68 11.28 13.52 16.16
s max. 7 8 10 13 15 18 21 24 30 36
min. 6.78 7.78 9.78 12.73 14.73 17.73 20.67 23.67 29.16 35

1) Minimum wrenching height.

2) Surface roughness symbols in accordance with ISO 1302.

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Figure 2. Flanged hexagon nuts

Table 2. Dimensions of flanged hexagon nuts

Dimensions in mm
Thread Size M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20
Pitch 0.7 0.8 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2 2.5
c min. 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 3
da max. 4.6 5.75 6.75 8.75 10.8 13 15.1 17.3 21.6
min. 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 20
dc max. 10 11.8 14.2 17.9 21.8 26 29.9 34.5 42.8
dw min. 5.9 9.8 12.2 15.8 19.6 23.8 27.6 31.9 39.9
e min. 7.66 8.79 11.05 14.38 16.64 20.03 23.36 26.75 32.95
m max. 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 20
min. 3.7 4.7 5.7 7.6 9.6 11.6 13.3 15.3 18.9
s max. 7 8 10 13 15 18 21 24 30
min. 6.78 7.78 9.78 12.73 14.73 17.73 20.67 23.67 29.16
1)
m' min 2 2.2 3.1 4.5 5.5 6.7 7.8 9 11.1
2)
r max. 0.24 0.3 0.36 0.48 0.6 0.72 0.88 0.96 1.2

1) Minimum wrenching height.

2) Radius r applies both at the corners and at the flats of the hexagon.
3) Surface roughness symbols in accordance with ISO 1302.

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Figure 3. Hexagon thin nuts

Table 3. Dimensions of hexagon thin nuts

Dimensions in mm
Thread Size M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24
Pitch 0.7 0.8 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2 2.5 3
da max. 4.6 5.75 6.75 8.75 10.8 13 15.1 17.3 21.6 25.9
min. 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 24
dw min. 5.9 6.9 8.9 11.6 13.6 16.6 19.6 22.5 27.7 33.2
e min. 7.66 8.79 11.05 14.38 16.64 20.03 23.35 26.75 32.95 39.55
m max. 2.2 2.7 3.2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12
min. 1.95 2.45 2.9 3.7 4.7 5.7 6.42 7.42 9.1 10.9
1)
m' min. 1.56 1.96 2.32 2.96 3.78 4.56 5.14 5.94 7.38 8.72
s max. 7 8 10 13 15 18 21 24 30 36
min. 6.78 7.78 9.78 12.73 14.73 17.73 20.67 23.67 29.16 35

1) Minimum wrenching height.

2) Surface roughness symbols in accordance with ISO 1302.

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Table 4. Form and position tolerances

Dimensions in mm
Nominal M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24
Thread
Diameter d
Concentricity - 0.44 0.54 0.66 0.78
Hexagon Flats
to Thread
Concentricity - - 0.86 1.04 1.24 -
Flanged
Portion to
Thread

NOTE: The above dimensions represent Total Indicator Movement.

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