ASME

818.2.1 SQUARE AND HEX BOLTS saUAREAND

HEX BOlTS
1996 AND SCREWS (INCH SERIES)

IFI NOTES:

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1. ASME 818.2.1 ;s a standard developed through the procedures of
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 818.2.1;s under
the jurisdiction of ASME Standards Committee 818 and is the di-
rect responsibility of its Subcommittee 2.

2. In 1991 several revisions were proposed that ultimately were ap-

proved for inclusion in this edition of the standard including:

improved definition of a full body versus a reduced body

dimensions which should be certified to assure product fit,

form and function

deletion of the term "finished hex bolt"

- included a weight table and countersunk center hole size by

drill designation

- added a table for maximum grip gaging lengths and minimum

body lengths for heavy hex screws and cap screws

- removed the heavy hex structural bolt and included it in a new

standard ASME 818.2.6, page E-11. The askew bolt still in
818.2. 1 is also included in this book in Section E, since its
primary use is in structural steel applications.

3. The limits of size of all dimensions of hex cap screws and heavy
hex screws fall completely within those for hex bolts and heavy
hex bolts, respectively. It Is frequently economically feasible for a
supplier to substitute hex cap screws or heavy hex screws, par-
ticularly in sizes 314 in. and smaller with lengths 6 in. and shorter,
when hex bolts and heavy hex bolts, respectively, are ordered. Such
substitutions at the supplier's option are considered acceptable.

4. ASME 818.2.1-1996 is repri nted with theperm;ssion of Its publisher,

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park A venue,
New York, NY 10016-5990, U.S.A.

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1. INTRODUCTORY NOTES
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1.1 Scope
1.1.1 This standard covers the complete gen-
eral and dimensional data for eight product types
of inch series sq uare and hex bolts and screws
recognized as American National Standard. Also
included are appendixes covering thread runout
sleeve gages, gaging procedure for checking bolt
and screw straightness, grade markings for steel
bolts and screws, fonnulas on which dimensional
data are based, and a specification to assist in
identifying a product as being a screw or a bolt.
It should be understood, however, that where
questions arise concerning acceptance of prod-
uct, the dimensions in the tables shall govern
over recalculation by formula . Heavy hex struc-
tural bolts, formerly covered in AN SI B18.2. 1,
are now covered in ASME B18.2.6.
1.1.2 The inclusion of dimensional data in this
standard is not intended to imply that all of the
products described herein are stock production
sizes. Consumers should consult with manu-
facturers concerning lists of stock production
sizes.
1.1.3 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws pur-
chased for government use shall conform to this
standard and to any additional requirements
specified in the purchase order or contract. See
ASME B18.24.1 for a part identification number-
ing system (PIN Code).
1.2 Dimensions
All dimensions in this standard are in
inches, unless otherwise stated, and apply to
un plated or uncoated product. When plating or
coating is specified, the finished product dimen-
sions shall be as agreed upon between supplier
and purchaser.
Symbols specifying geometric character-
istics are in accord with ASME Y14.SM , Dimen-
sioning and Toferancing .
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1.3 Options
Options, where specified, shall be at the
discretion of the manufacturer, unless otherwise
agreed upon by the manufacturer and the pur-
chaser.
1.4 Terminology
As used in this standard, the term ~ I ong
boW or Mlong screw" means a bolt or screw of a
diameter-length co mbin ation which is not
threaded for full length, and the term "short boW
or "short screw" means a bolt or screw of a di-
ameter-length combination which is required to
be threaded for full length.
body length (La): the distance measured paral-
lel to the axis of the bolt or screw from the
underhead bearing surface to the last scratch of
thread, or, for rolled threads, to the top of the
extrusion angle. Where speCified, the minimum
body length (La min) is a criterion for inspection.
grip gaging length (L G ): the distance measured
parallel to the axis of the bolt or screw from the
underhead bearing surface to the face of a
noncounterbored, noncountersunk standard GO
thread ring gage assembled by hand as far as
the thread will permit. The maximum grip gag-
ing length (La max) is a criterion for inspection.
point fength: the length from the pointed end to
the first fully fanned thread at major diameter as
determined by the distance that the point enters
into a cylindrical NOT GO major diameter ring
gage (reference Gage, ASME B1 .2).
thread fength: the length from the extreme point
of the bolt or screw to the last complete (full fonn)
thread . For bolts and screws in this standard,
other than lag screws, the nominal thread length
(L,.) is a reference dimension intended for calcu-
lation purposes only.
transition thread length (V) : Ihe length which
includes the length of incomplete threads, the
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SQUARE AND HEX BOLTS
B18.2.1
1996 AND SCREWS (INCH SERIES)
extrusion angle on rolled threads, and tolerances
on grip length. Where specified, maximum tran-
sition thread length (Y. max) is a reference di-
mension intended for calculation purposes only.
For definitions of other terms relating to
fasteners or component features thereof used
in this standard, refer to American National Stan-
dard, Glossary of Terms for Mechanical Fasten-
ers, ASME B18.12, page N-1 .
1.5 Referenced Standards
Titles and sources of availability of ASTM
and SAE standards referenced in this standard
are given on page N-3B.
2, GENERAL DATA
2.1 Heads
2.1.1 Width Across Flats. The width across
flats of head shall be the overall distance mea-
sured perpendicular to the axis of product be-
tween two opposite sides of the head in accor-
dance with the notes in respective dimensional
tables .
2,1.2 Head Height . The head height shall be
the overall distance measured parallel to the axis
of product from the top of the head to the bear-
ing surface and shall include the thickness of
the washer face where provided .
2.2 Bo lt or Screw Length
The bolt or screw length shall be the dis-
tance measured parallel to the axis of product
from the bearing surface of the head to the ex-
treme end of the bolt or screw, including point if
the product is pOinted.
2.3 Thread s
Threads on all products except lag
screws shall be Unified Standard Class 2A of
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the series specified in the notes on respective
dimensional tables as documented in American
National Standard. Unified Inch Screw Threads
(UN and UNR Thread Form), ASM E B1.1, page
A-33 . Unless otherwise specified, size limits for
standard external thread Class 2A apply prior to
coating. The external thread allowance may thus
be used to accommodate the coating thickness
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on coated parts, provided that the maximum
coating thickness is no more than one-fourth of
the allowance. Thus, the thread after coating is
subject to acceptance using a basic Class 3A
size GO thread gage and a Class 2A thread gage
for either minimum material or NOT GO. Where
external thread has no allowance, or allowance
must be maintained after coating, and for stan-
dard internal threads, sufficient allowance must
be provided prior to coating to assure that fin-
ished product threads do not exceed the maxi-
mum-material limits specified. For thread Class
3A, Class 2A allowances in accordance with
ASME 81 .1 should be applied whenever pos-
sible.
2.3.1 Th rea d G ag i ng . Unless otherwise
speCified by the purchaser, dimensional accept-
ability of screw threads shall be determined
based on System 21 , ASME B1.3M, page A-
63, Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimen-
sional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw
Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ).
2.4 Body Dia meter
The body diameter minimum/maximum
limits of each of the eight products included in
this standard are defined in each of the respec-
tive applicable tables. Unless otherwise speci-
fied by the purchaser, the body style supplied
shall be full-size body.
2.5 Finish
Unless otherwise speCified , bolts and
screws shall be supplied with a plain (as pro-
cessed) finish , unplated, or uncoated.
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2.6 Workmanship
I Bolts and screws shall be visually, with-
out magnification, free from burrs, seams, laps,
loose scale, irregular surfaces, and any defects
affecting their serviceability.
When control of surface discontinuities
is required, the purchaser shall specify conform-
ance to ASTM F788/F788M, Surface Discon-
tinuities of Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and
Metric Series, page 8-190.
2.7 DeSignation
Bolts and screws shall be designated by
the following data in the sequence shown: prod-
uct name, nominal size (fractional or decimal
equivalent) ; threads per inch (omit for lag
screws); product length (fractional or two-place
decimal equivalent); material, including specifi-
cation where necessary; and protective finish , if
required. See the following examples:
EXAMPLE:
Square Bolt, 318-16 le 1-1/2, Steel, Zinc Plated
Hex Cap Screw. 1/2-13 x 4 , ASTM A354 Grade BD
Hex Lag Screw, 0.75 le 5.00, Steel
2.8 Identification Symbols
2.8.1 Grade Symbols. Each of the eight prod-
ucts included in this standard shall be marked in
accordance with the applicable specification for
its material, mechanical, or performance require-
ments.
2.8.2 Source Symbols. Each of the eight
products included in this standard shall be
marked in accordance with the applicable speci-
fications for its material, mechanical, or perfor-
mance requirements to identify its source (manu-
facturer or private label distributor).
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2.9 Quality Assurance
Unless otherwise specified, products
shall be furnished in accordance with ASME
818.18.1, page M-5, and ASME 818.18.2, page
M-11, as noted in·Para. 2.10.
2.10 Dimensional Characteristics
Products shall conform to the dimensions
indicated in the respective tables. Unless other-
wise specified, the following provisions shall
apply for inspection of dimensional characteris-
tics. The designated characteristics defined
within the notes of each product table shall be
inspected in accordance with ASME 818.18.2.
For nondesignated characteristics, the provisions
of ASME 818.18.1 shall apply. Should a non-
deSignated dimension be determined to have a
variance, it shall be deemed conforming to this
standard if the user, who is the installer, accepts
the variance based on fit, form , and function con-
siderations. Where verifiable in-process inspec-
tion is used in accordance with ASME 818.18.3,
page M- 19, or ASME 818.18.4M, page M-33,
the final inspection level sample sizes of those
respective standards shall apply.
2.11 Pointed Products
Unless otherwise specified, bolts need
not be pointed. The presence of a point is to
reduce the possibility of damage to the leading
threads and promote assemblability with a
tapped hole or nut. See respective table notes
for point requirements .
2.12 Countersunk Center Holes
For parts which require machining, it may
.be necessary to provide support with a counter-
sunk center hole. When agreement is estab-
lished between manufacturer and purchaser, the
drill size and depth shall be in accordance with
Appendix D, unless otherwise specified.
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Tab le 1 Dimensions of Square Sotts

E F G H R L,
Threa d Length
Nominal Size fo r Bo lt
FuU-5lze Wid th W~ th Lengths
o r B asic: Hea d Radius
Prod uct Bo dy Ac ross Across
Height of Fillet 6 1n .
D iameter
Diame ter F ~" Corners 0 ..,
.nd 61n.
Shorter
Mu Min Basic M" . 'n Mox Mln Basic Mu . 'n M" Mln Nom No m

114 0.2500 0.260 0.237 3/8 0.375 0.362 0.530 0.498 11/64 0.188 0.156 0.03 0.01 0.750 1.000
5/16 0.3125 0.324 0.298 112 0.500 0.484 0.707 0.665 13i64 0.220 0.186 0.Q3 0.01 0.875 1.125
3/8 0.3750 0.388 0.360 9/16 0.562 0.... 0.795 0.747 114 0.268 0.232 0.03 0.01 1.000 1250
7/16 0.4375 0.452 0.42 1 518 0.625 0,603 0.884 0.828 1_ 0.316 0.278 0.03 0.01 1.125 1.375
112 0.5000 0.515 0 .482 3/. 0.750 0.725 1.06 1 0.995 21164 0.348 0.308 0.03 0 .01 1250 1.500
518 0.6250 0.642 0.605 15116 0.938 0.906 1.326 1.244 27164 0A4. 0.400 0.06 0.02 1.500 1.750
3/' 0.7500 0.768 0.729 1-118 1.125 1.088 1.591 1.494 112 0.524 0.476 0.06 0.02 1.750 2.000
7/8 0.8750 0,895 0.852 1-5116 1.312 1.269 1.856 1.742 19132 0.620 0.568 0.06 0.02 2.000 2.250
1 1.0000 1.022 0.976 1-112 1.500 1.450 2.121 1.991 21132 0.684 0.628 0.09 0.Q3 2.250 2.500
1·118 1.1250 1.149 1.098 1-11/1 6 1.688 1.631 2.386 2..239 314 0.780 0.720 0.09 0.03 2.500 2.750
' · 1/4 12500 1.2n 1.223 1-718 1.875 1.812 2.652 2.489 27132 0.876 0.812 0.09 0.03 2.750 3.000
1.Ji8 1.3750 1.404 1.345 2·1116 2.062 1.994 2.917 2.738 29/32 0.940 0.872 0.09 0.03 3.000 32 50
1·112 1 .5000 1.531 1.470 2·114 2.250 2.175 3.182 2 .. . . 1 1.036 0.964 0.09 0.03 3250 3.500
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No~,
16. 18 6.7 3 3.17 17 11

NOTES TO TABLE 1:
(1) Surfa ce Condition. Bolts need not be finished on
any surface except threads.
(2) Top of Head . Top of head shall be luti lorm andcham-
fered with the diameter of chamfer circle being equal to
the maximum width across flats, within a tolerance of mi-
nus 15 percent.
(3) Head Taper, Maximum width across fiats and across
corners shall not be exceeded. No tran sverse section
through the head between 25 percent and 75 percent of
actual head height. as measured from the bearing surface,
shall be less than the minimum width across fiats and
across corners.
(4) Bearin g Surface. A dre seam across the beanng sur·
face is permissible. Bearing surface shall be perpendicu-
lar 10 the axis of the body within a tol erance of 3 deg for 1
In. size and smaller, and 2 deg for sizes larger than 1 In.
Angularity measurement shalt be taken at a location to
avoid interference from a die seam. Special bearing sur·
face finishes may be provided as agreed between pur·
chaser and manufacturer.
(5) True Position of Head. The axis of the head shall be
located at true JX)Silion with respect to the axis of the body
(determined over a distance under the head equal 10 one
diameter) within a tolerance zone having a diameter equiva-
lent 10 6 percent of the maximum width across flats, re-
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(6) Body Diameter. Any swell or fin under the head Of
any die seam on the body shall not exceed the basic bolt
diameter by the following:
0.030 In. for sizes up to 1/2 in.
0.050 in. for sizes 518 and 3/4 in.
0.060 In. for sizes over 3/4 In. to 1· 114 In,
0.090 in. for sizes over 1-1/41n.lo 1·112 In.
The diameter of the unlhreaded length on boils which
are threaded for full length shall not be less than the mini-
mum pitch diameter of the thread nor greater than the
maximum body diameter, E max, specified In Table 1.
(7) Reduced DIameter Body. Bolts may be obtained In
reduced diameter body style. These shall have 8 body
diameter of not less than the minimum pitch diameter of
the thread and not exceeding the minimum body diameter,
E mln, shown in Table 1. Any swell or fin under the head or
any die seam on the body shall not exceed, E min, by the
following:
0.030 in. for sizes up to 112 fn.
0.050 in. for sizes 5/8 and 3/4 in.
0.060 In. for sizes over 3/4 In. to 1·1/4 In.
0.090 in. for sizes over 1-1/4 in. to 1-1/2 in.
(8) Point Unless otherwise specified, bolts need not be
pointed.
(9) Straightness. Shanks of bolts shall be straight within
the following limits al MMC. For boils with nominal lengths
up to and Including 12 in., the maximum camber shall be
0.006 in. per inch (O.OO6L) of bolt length . For bolts with
nominal lengths over 12 in, up 10 and Including 24 In., the
maximum camber shall be 0.008 in. per inch (o.OOaL) of
bolt length. A typical gage and gaging procedure for check-
ing bott straightness Is given In Appendix 11.
(10) Length Tolerances. Bolt length tolerances are given
in Table 10. Tolerances for nonpolnted products shall ap-
ply,
(11) Thread Length, The length of thread on bolts shall
be conlrolled by the grip g8ging length, La max.
The maximum grip gaging length, as calculated and
rounded to two decimal places for any bolt not threaded
full length, shall be equal to the nominal bolt length minus
the nominal thread length (l a max = l nom - L,.). For bolts
which are threaded full length, La max defines the
unthreaded length under the head and shall not exceed
the length of 2.5 times the thread pitch for sizes up to al"ld
including 1 in ., and 3.5 Umes the thread pitch for sizes
larger than 1 in. It shall be used as the criterion for inspec-
lion.
All bolts of nominal lengths equal to or shorter than
the nominal thread length, ~, plus a length equivalent to
2.5 times the thread pitch for sizes up 10 and including 1
in., and 3.5 times the thread pitch for sizes larger than 1 In.
shall be threaded for full length.
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Nominal thread length, L" is a reference dimensIon
Intended for calculation purposes only. Nominal thread
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length equals twice the basic thread diameter plus 0.25 in.
for nominal bolt lengths up to and including 6 in., and twice
the basic thread diameter plus 0.50 In. for nominal lengths
over 6 In.
(12) Incomplete Thread Diameter. The major diameter
of incomplete thread shall not exceed the actual major di·
ameter of the full form thread.
(13) Threads. Threads, when rolled, shall be Unified Inch
coarse, fine, or 8 thread series (UNRC, UNRF. or 8 UNR
Series), Class 2A Threads produced by other methods
may be Unified Inch coarse, fine. or 8 thread series (UNC.
UNF, or 8 UN Series). Class 2A. Acceptability of screw
threads shall be determined based on System 21, ASME
B1 .3M, page A-63. Screw Thread Gaging Systems for 0/·
mensiona/ Acceptabllity-lnch and Me/n·c Screw Threads
(UN, UNR. UNJ, M, and MJ).
( 14) Identification Symbols. Identification marldng sym-
bols on ball heads shall be raised or Indented at the
manufacturer's option, unless otherwise specified. The
marking shall be In accordance with the requirements of
Para. 2.8. Markings shall be legible to the unaided eye
with the exception of corrective lenses. When raised, the
height of the marking may not exceed 0.015 in. over the
specified maximum head height for bolts 518 In. and smaller.
For bolts larger than 518 in., the marking may not project
more than 0.030 In. over the specified maximum head
height. When Indented, the depth of the marking shall not
reduce the load-carrying capability of the fastener.
(15) Material. Unless otherwise specified, chemical and
mechanical properties of sleel bolts shall confOOTl to ASTM
A307, Grade A, page 8-90. Other materials and grades
shall be as agreed upon by manufacturer and purchaser.
(16) Nomi nal Size. Where specifying nominal size in deci·
mals, zeros preceding the decimal and in the fourth deci-
mal place shall be omitted.
(17) Dimensional Conformance. Unless otherwise speci-
fied, square bolts shall have the following characteristics
Inspected to ASME 818.18.2, page M-l1, to the inspec-
lion levels shown:
Characteristic Inspection Lev el
Thead, C
Width across corners C
Head I'elgl1 C
Grip length C
Visual C
If verifiable in-process inspection Is used, see Para. 2.10.
(18) Addi tional Requi rements, For additional re·
quirements, see Section 1, Introductory Notes, and Sec-
tion 2, General Data.
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Table 2 Dimensions of Hex Bolts

Nominal Size
E F G H
• L,
Thread length
Full·Slze Width Width
or Basic Head Radius for Bott l engths
Body Acros s Across
Product Holghl of Fillet
Dlametor Flats Corners 61n. and OverS
Diameter
Shorter In.
Mu Mln Basic Mu Mln Mu Min Basic Mu Mln Mu Mln Nom Nom
11. 0.2500 0260 0.237 7116 0.438 0.425 0.505 0.484 11/64 0.188 0.150 0.03 0.0 1 0.750 1.000
511. 0.3125 0.324 0.298 1/2 0.500 0.484 0.577 0.552 7132 0.235 0.195 0.03 0 .01 0.875 1.125
3J8 0.3750 0.388 0.360 9/1. 0.562 0.544 0.650 0.620 114 0.268 0.226 0.03 0.01 1.000 125<)
7/16 0.4375 0.452 0.421 518 0.625 0.603 0.722 0.687 19/64 0.316 0.272 0.03 0.01 1.125 1.375
1/2 0.5000 0.5 15 0.482 3/. 0.750 0.725 0.866 0.826 11/32 0.364 0.302 0.03 0,01 1.250 1.500
518 0.6250 0.642 0.605 15/16 0.938 0.906 1.083 1.033 27/64 0.444 0.378 0.06 0.02 1.500 1.750
31. 0.7500 0.768 0.729 '·118 1.125 1.068 1.299 1.240 1/2 0.524 0.455 0.06 0.02 1.750 2.000
7/8 0.8750 0 .895 0.852 1..s116 1.312 126' 1.516 1.447 37/64 0.604 0.531 0.06 0.02 2.000 2250
1 1.0000 1.022 0.976 1+112 1.500 1.450 1.732 1.653 '3/64 0.700 0.591 0.09 0.03 2250 2.500
H18 1.1250 1.1 49 1.098 ' +11/16 1.688 1.631 1.949 1.859 31. 0.780 0.658 0.09 0.03 2.500 2.750
H/4 1.2500 1.277 1.223 ' +718 1.875 1.812 2. 165 2.066 27/32 0.876 0.749 0.09 0.03 2.750 3.000
1-3/8 1.3750 1.404 1.345 2·1/16 2.062 1.994 2.382 2.273 29f32 0.940 0.810 0.09 0.03 3.000 3.250
1·112 1.5000 1.531 1.470 2·114 2.250 2.175 2.598 2.480 1 1.036 0.902 0.09 0.03 325<) 3.500
1-3/. 1.7500 1.785 1.716 2-518 2.625 2.536 3.03 1 2.893 1-5132 1.196 1.054 0.12 0.04 3.750 ' .000
2 2.0000 2.039 1.964 3 3.000 2.900 3.464 '.306 1-11132 1.388 1.175 0.12 0.04 4.250 ' .500
2·1/4 22500 2.305 2.2 14 3.J/8 3.375 3.262 3.897 3.719 1·112 1.548 1.327 0.19 0.06 4.750 5.000
2·112 2.5000 2.55' 2.461 3-314 3.750 3.625 4.330 4.133 1·21(32 1.708 1.479 0.19 0.06 5250 5.500
2·3/4 2.7500 2.827 2.711 4·118 4.125 3.968 4.763 4.546 , ·13116 1.669 1.632 0.19 0.06 5.750 • .000
3 3.0000 3.081 2.961 4-1/2 ' .500 4 .350 5.196 4.959 2 2.060 1.815 0.19 0.06 625<) 6.500
3·1/4 3.2500 3.335 3.210 4·7/8 4.675 4 .712 5.629 5.372 2-3/16 2.251 1.936 0. 19 0.06 6.750 7.000
3-1/2 3.5000 3.589 3.461 5-1/4 5.250 5.075 6.062 5.786 2.5J16 2.380 2.057 0.19 0.06 7250 7.500
3-3/. 3.7500 3.858 3.726 5-516 5.625 5.437 6.495 6.198 2·1(2 2.572 2.241 0.19 0.06 7.750 8 .000
• 4.0000 4.111 3.975
• • .000 5.800 6.926 6.612 2·11116 2.764 2.424 0.19 0.06 8250 8.500
500
Notes
16. 16
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NOTES TO TABLE 2. corners shall not be exceeded. No transverse section

(1) Surface Condition. Bolts need not be finished on any
surface except threads.
(2) Top of Head. Top of head shall be full fonn and cham·
fered with the diameter of chamfer circle being equal to the
maximum width across flats, within a tolerance of minus 15
percent.
(3) Head Taper. Maximum width across flats and across
through the head between 25 percent and 75 percent of
actual head height, as measured from the bearing surface,
shall be less than the minimum width across flats and
across comers.
(4) Bearing Surface. A die seam across the bearing sur-
face is pennisslbte. Bearing surface shall be perpendicu-
lar to the axis of the body within a tolerance of 3 deg for 1

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Angularity measurement shall be laken at a location 10
avoid Interference from a die seam.
(5) True Position of Head . The axis of the head shall be
located at true posiUon with respect 10 the axis of the body
(determined over a distance under the head equal to one
diameter) within a tolerance zone having a diameter equiva-
lent to 6 percent of the maximum width across flats, re-
gardless of feature size.
(6) Body Diameter. There may be a reasonable swell or
fin under the head or die seam on the body not to exceed
the basic bolt diameter by the following:
0.030 in. for sizes up to 1/2 in.
0.050 in. for sizes 516 and 314 in.
0.060 In. for sizes over 314 in. 10 1-114 in.
0.090 In. for sizes over 1-1/4 in. to 2 in.
0.120 in. for sizes over 2 in. to 3 in.
0 .190 in. for sizes over 3 in.
The diameter of the unthreaded length on bolts which
are threaded fOf fun length shall not be less than the mini-
mum pitch diameter of the thread nor greater than the
maximum body diameter, E max, specified In Table 2.
(7) Red uced Body Diameter. 80lts may be obtained In
reduced diameter body style. These shall have a body
diameter nol less than the minimum pitch diameter of thread
and not exceeding the minimum body diameter, E min,
shown in Table 2. Any swell or fin under the head or any
die seam on Ihe body shall not exceed, E mln, by the fol-
lowing:
0.030 in. for sizes up to 1121n.
0.050 in. fOf sizes 518 and 3/4 tn.
0.060 in, for sizes over 3/4 in. to 1-114 in.
0.090 in. fOf sizes over 1-114 In. 10 2 In.
0.120 in. for sizes over 21n. to 31n.
0.190 in. for sizes over 3 In.
(8) Point. Unless otherwise specified , bolts need not be
pointed.
(9) Straig htness. Shanks of bolts shall be straight within
the following limits at MMC. FOf bolts with nominal lengths
up to and including 12 In., the maximum camber shall be
0.006 In , per inch (0.006l) of bolt length . For boils with
nominal lengths over 12 in. up to and including 24 In., the
maximum camber shall be 0.008 In. per inch (0.OO8l) of
bolt length. A typical gage and gaging procedure for check-
ing bolt straightness is given In Appendix It.
( 10) Length Tolerances. Bolt length tolerances are given
in Table 10. Tolerances fOf nonpoinled products shall ap-
ply.
(11) Thread Length. The length of thread on bolts shall
be controlled by the grip gaging length, Lc; max.
The maximum grip gaging length, as calculated and
rounded to two decimal places fOf any bolt not threaded
full length, shall be equal to the nominal bolt length minus
the nominal thread length (La max = L nom - '-r).
For bolts
which are threaded full length, LG max defines the
unthreaded length under the head and shall not exceed
the length of 2.5 times the thread pitch for sizes up to and
including 1 in., and 3.5 times the thread pitch for sizes
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larger than 1 In. It shall be used as the criterion for Inspec-
tion.
All bolts of nominal lengths equal to or shorter than
the nominal thread length, ~, plus a length equivalent to
I
2.5 times the thread pitch for sizes up to and including 1
in .• and 3.5 times the thread pitch for sizes larger than 1
in., shall be threaded for full length.
Nominal thread length, '-r ,
Is a reference dimension
intended for calculation purposes only. Nominal thread
length equals twice the basic thread diameter plus 0.25 in.
for nominat bott lengths up to and induding 6 in .• and twice
the basic thread diameter plus 0.50 In. fOf nomlnal tengths
over 6 in.
(12) Incomplet e Thread Diameter. The major dIameter
of incomplete thread shall not exceed the actual major di-
ameter of the full form thread,
(13) Threads. Threads, when rolled, shall be Unified Inch
coarse, fine, or 8 thread series (UNRC, UNRF, or 8 UNR
Series), Class 2A, page A-33. Threads produced by other
e
methods may be Unified Inch coarse, fine, or thread se-
ries (UNC, UNF, or 8 UN Series). Class 2A. Acceptability
of screw threads shall be determined based on System
21. ASME B1.3M. page A-63. Screw Thread Gaging Sys-
tems for Dimensional A cceptability-Inch and Metric
Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M. and MJ).
(14) Identification Sy mbols. Iden\if1C8tion marking sym-
bols on bolt heads shall be raised or indented at the
manufacturer's option, unless otherwise speCified. The
marking shall be in accordance with the requirements of
Para . 2.8. Markings shall be legible to the unaided eye
with the exception of corrective lenses. When raised, the
height of the marking may not exceed 0.015 in. over the
specified maximum head height for bolts 518 in. and smaller.
For bolts targer than 518 in .• the marking may not project
more than 0.030 In. over Ihe specified maximum head
height. When indented. the depth of the marking shall not
reduce the load-carrying capability of the fastener.
.f (15) Material. Unless otherwise specified, chemical and
mechanical properties of steel bolts shall conform to ASTM
A307, Grade A. page B-90. Other materials and grades
shall be as agreed upon by manufacturer and purchaser.
(16) Nom inal Size. Where specifying nominal size in deci-
mals, zeros preceding the decimal and in the fourth deci-
mal place shall be omitted.
(17) Dlmenslonat Conform ance. Unless otherwise speci-
fied, hex bolts shall have the following characteristics In-
spected to ASME 818.18.2. page M-11, to the inspection
levels shown:
Characteristic Ins pection Level
C
TlYeads
Wldttl across corners C
Head hBlgtt C
Grip 1e~1tl C
Visual C
If verifiable in-process inspection Is used , see Para . 2. 1O.
(18) A dd ltlonal Requirements. For additional require-
ments, see Section 1, Introductory Notes, and Section 2,
General Data.
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La·_I- See NOTE 11 See NOTE 11
Bolt With
L
Reduced Diameter
Body
Cut Thread Rolled Thread

Table 3 Dimensions of Heavy Hex Bolts

Nominal Size
E F G H
• L,
Thread Length
Fu ll-S ize Width Width
or Basic Head Ra dius for Bolt l engths
Body Acros s Across
Pro d uct Height o f Fillet
Diameter Flats Corners 61n. and 0",
Diameter Shorter 61n.
M" Mr" Basic M" Min. M" Mr" Basic M" Mr" Mu Mr" Na m Nom
'/2 0._ 0.515 0.482 7,. 0.875 0.850 1.010 0.969 11132 0.304 0.302 0.03 O.Ot 1250 ,.500
"" 0.6250
3/4 0 .7500
7,. 0 .8750
0.642
0.768
0.895
0.605
0.729
0.852
11/16
1-114
1-7116
1.062
'250
1.438
1.031
1.212
1.394
'227
1.443
1.175
1.383
1.589
271...
'/2
0.444
0.524
0.604
0 .378
0.455
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.02
0.02
' .500
1.750
2.000
1.750
2.000
2250
, ' .0000 1.022 0.976 ,..,. 1.625 1.575
' .660
1.876 1.796
37/64
43/64 0.700
0.531
0.591 0.09
0.02
0.03 2.250 2.500
I ·MI 1.1250 1.149 ' .098 1-13/16 1.8 12 1.756 2.093 2.002 3/4 0.780 0.658 0.09 0.03 2.500 2.750
1-1/4 1.2500 1.277 ' 223 2 2.000 1.938 2.309 2.209 27f32 0.876 0.749 0.09 0.03 2.750 3.000
,.". 1.3750 1.404 1.345 2-3116 2.188 2.11 9 2.526 2.416 29132 0.940 0.8 10 0.09 0.03 3.000 3.250
1-112 1.5000 1.531 1.470 2.,,. 2.375 2.300 2.742 2.622 , 1.036 0.902 0.09 0.Q3 3.250 3.500
,.JI4 1.7500 1.785 1.7 16 2·3/4 2.750 2 .662 3.175 3.035 ' -5132 1.196 1.054 0.12 0.04 3.750 4.000
2 2.0000 2.039 ' .964 30' ,. 3.125 3.025 3.608 3.449 1-1 1132 1.388 1.175 0.12 0.04 4250 4.500
2·1/4 22 500 2.305 2.214 3-112 3.500 3.388 4 .041 3.862 1-112 1.548 1.327 0.19 0.06 4 .750 5.000
2· 1/2 2._ 2.559 2.461 307,. 3.875 3.750 4 .474 4.275 1-21132 1.708 1.479 0.19 0.06 5250 5.500
2.J14 2.7500 2.827 2.711 4·114 4250 4 .112 4.907 4 .... 1-1 3/ t6 1.869 1.632 0.19 0.06 5.750 6.000
3 3.0000 3.081 2.961 4-518 4.625 4 .475 5.340 5.102 2 2.060 1.8 15 0.19 0.06 6250 6.500
S ..
Noto,
16, 18 6.7 2. 3 3, 17 17
"
NOTES TO TABLE 3: (4 ) Bearing Surface. Adle seam across the beanng sur-
(1) Surface Condition. Bolts need not be finished on any face Is permissible . Bearing s urface s hall be perpendicu-
surface except threads. lar to the axis of the body within a toleran ce of 3 deg for 1
(2) Top of Head . Top of head shall be fu ll ronn and cham- In. size and smaller, and 2 deg for sIzes larger than 1 in.
fered with the diameter of chamfer circle being equal 10 the Ang ularity m easurement sh all be ta ken at a location to
maximum width across fiats, within a tolerance of minus 15 avoid Interference from a die seam .
percent (5) Tru e Pos itio n o f Head. The axis of the head shall be
(3) Head Taper. Maximum width across flats and across cor- located a l true position w ith respect to the axis of the body
ners shall not be exceeded. No tran sverse section through (determined over a distance unde r the head equal 10 ooe
the head between 25 percent and 15 percent of actual head diameter) within a loIerance zone having a diameterequiva-
height. as measured from the bearing surlace, shall be less lent 10 6 percent of I he maximum width ac ross flats, re-
than the minimum width across flats and across corners. gardless of feature size.

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(6) Body Diameter. Any swell or fin under the head or
any die seam on the body shall not exceed the basic bolt
diameter by the following:
0.030 in. for sizes up 10 1/2 In.
0.050 In. for sizes 518 and 314 in.
0.060 in. for sizes over 3/4 in. to 1-1/4 In.
0.090 in. for sizes over 1-1 14 In. to 2 in.
0.120 In. for sizes over 2 In. to 3 In.
The diameter of the unlhreaded length on bolts which
are threaded for full length shalt not be less than the mini·
mum pitch diameter of the thread nor greater than the
maximum body diameter, E max, specified In Table 3.
(7) Reduced Diameter Body. Bolts may be obtained In
reduced diameter body style. These shall have a body
diameter not less Ihan the minimum pitch diameter of the
thread and not exceeding the minimum body diameter, E
min, shown In Table 3. Any swell or fin under the head or
any die seam on the body shall not exceed, E min, by the
following:
0.030 In. for sizes up to 1/2 In.
O.OSO in. fOf sizes 518 and 3/4 in.
0.060 In. for sizes over 3/4 In. to 1·114 in.
0.090 in. for sizes over 1·1/4 in. to 2 in.
0.120 in. for sizes over 2 In. to 3 in.
0.190 in. for sizes over 3 in.
(8) Point. Unless otherwise specified, bolts need not be
pointed.
(9) Straightness. Shanks of bolts shall be straight within
the following limits at MMC. For bolts with nominal lengths
up to and including 12 In .• the maximum camber shall be
0.006 in. per inch (0.OO6L) of bolt length. For bolts with
nominal lengths over 12 in. up to and Including 241n., the
maximum camber shall be 0.008 In. per Inch (O.OO8l) of
bolt length. A typical gage and gaging procedure for check·
Ing bolt straightness is given In Appendix 11.
(10) Length Tolerances. Bott length tolerances are given
In Table 10. Tolerances for nonpointed products shall sp.
p~.
( 11) Thread Length. The length of thread on bolts shall
be controlled by the grip gaging length, la max.
The maximum grip gaging length, as calculated and
rounded to two decimal places for any bolt not threaded
full length, shall be equal to the nominal bolt length minus
the nominallhread length (La =
max L nom - L,). For bolts
which are threaded full length. La; max defines the
unthreaded length under the head and shall not exceed
the length of 2.5 times the thread pitch for sizes up to and
including 1 In.• and 3.5 times the thread pitch for sizes
larger than 11n. It shall be used as the aiterion for Inspec-
tion.
All bolts of nominal lengths equal to or shorter than
the nominal thread length. L" plus a length equivalent to
2.5 times the thread pilch for sizes up to and including 1
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In .• and 3.5 times the thread pitch for sizes larger than 1 in.
shall be threaded for full length.
Nominal thread length, L" Is a reference dimension
Intended for calculatJon purposes only. Nominal thread
length equals twice the basic thread diameter plus 0.25 in.
for nominal bolt lengths up to and including 6 in., and twice
the basic thread diameter plus O.SO in. for nominal lengths
over 6 in.
(12) Incomplete Thread DIam eter. The major diameter
of incomplete thread shall not exceed the actual major di·
I
arneler of Ihe full form thread.
(13) Threads. Threads, when rolled, shall be Unified Inch
coarse. fine, or 8 thread series (UNRC, UNRF, or 8 UNR
Series), Class 2A, page A--33. Threads produced by other
methods may be Unified Inch coarse, fine, or 8 thread se·
ries (UNC, UNF, or 8 UN Series), Class 2A. Acceptability
of screw threads shall be determined based on System
21, ASME B1 .3M, page A-63, Screw Thread Gaging Sys·
terns for DImensional Acceptability-lnch and Metric Screw
Threeds (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and /rAJ) .
(14) Identification Symbols. IdentJfication marking sym·
bols on ball heads shall be raised or Indented at tha
manufacturer's option , unless otherwise specified . The
marking shall be in accordance with the requirements of
Para . 2.8. Markings shall be legible to the unaided eye
with the exception of corrective lenses. When raised. the
height of the marking may not exceed 0.Q15 in. over the
specified maximum head height for bolts 518 in. and smaller.
For bolts larger than 518 In., the marking may not project
more than 0.030 in. over the specified maximum head
heighl When Indented, the depth of the marking sha11 not
reduce the Ioad-carrying capability of the fastener.
(15) Material. Unless otherwise specified, chemical and
mechanical properties of steel bolts shall conform 10 ASTM
A307, Grade A. page S-90. Other materials and grades
shall be as agreed upon by manufacturer and purchaser.
(16) No m inal Size. Where specifying nominal size In deci-
mals, zeros preceding the decimal and In the fourth deci·
mal place sha11 be omitted.
( 17) Dim ensional Confo rm ance. Unless otherwise speci.
fied , heavy helt bolts shall have the following characteris·
!lcs inspected to ASME B18.18.2, page M-11 , to the in·
spectlon levels shown:
Characterlallc Inspection Level
Threads C
Widltl across corners C
Head helgtt C
Grip lengltl C
VIsual C
If verifiable In·process Inspection is used, see Para. 2.10.
(18) Addltlonal Requirem ent s. For additional require·
ments. see Section 1, Introductory Notes, and Section 2.
General Data.
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A
N SCREWS
HEX CAP SCREWS
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See ~
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NOTE 3
Cut Thread NOTE 3 Rolled Thread

Table 4 Dimensions of Hex Cap Screws

E F G H J L, Y
Circular
Thre ad Length Runo ut
Nominal Size for Screw Tran a~ of
W~th Width W ra nch-
or Basle
Pro duct
Body
Diameter
Across Across
Head
He ight
I,. l ength. 00, Bearing
Thread Su rface
Diameter Flats Com era Height 6 1n .
.nd 0"" Length FlM
6 1n.
S hanar
Mu Mln BaSic Mu Mln Mu Mln Basic Mu Mln Mln Nom Nom Mu Mu
114 0.2500 0.2500 0.2450 7116 0 .436 0.428 0.505 0.488 5132 0.163 0.150 0. 106 0.750 1.000 0250 0.010
5116 0.3125 0.3125 0.3065 1/2 0.500 0.489 0.577 0.557 13164 0.211 0.1 95 0.140 0.875 1.125 0.278 0.011
318 0.3750 0.3750 0.3690 9/16 0.562 0.551 0.650 0.628 15164 0.243 0.226 0.160 1.000 1.250 0.312 0.012
7116 0.4375 0.4375 0.4305 518 0.625 0.61 2 0.722 0.698 9132 0 .291 0272 0.195 1.125 1.375 0.357 0.013
1/2 0.5000 0.5000 0.4930 3/4 0.750 0.736 0.866 0.840 5116 0.323 0.302 0215 1250 1.500 0.385 0.014
9116 0.5625 0.5625 0.5545 13116 0.812 0.798 0.938 0.910 23164 0 .371 0.348 0250 1.375 1.625 0.411 0.01 5
518 0.6250 0.6250 0.8170 15/16 0.938 0.922 1.083 1.051 25164 0.403 0.378 0.2S9 1.so0 1.750 0 .455 0.011
3/4 0.7500 0.7500 0.741 0 1·1/8 1.125 1.100 1.299 12 54 15132 0.483 0.455 0.324 1.750 2.000 0.500 0.020
718 0.8750 0.8750 0.8660 1·5/16 1.312 1265 1.516 1.465 3.... 0.563 0.531 0.378 2.000 2250 0.556 0.023
1 1.0000 ' .0000 0.9900 H I2 1.500 1.469 1.732 1.675 39164 0.627 0.591 0.416 2250 2.500 0.625 0.026
H18 1.1250 1.1250 1.1140 1·11/16 1.... 1.631 1.949 1.859 11116 0.718 0.658 0.46 1 2.500 2.750 0.714 0.029
H I4 12500 12500 12390 1·718 1.875 1.812 2.165 2.066 25132 0.8 13 0.749 0 .530 2.750 3.000 0.7 14 0.033
1-318 1.3750 1.3750 1.3630 2·1/16 2.062 1.994 2.382 2273 27132 0 .878 0.810 0.569 3.000 3250 0.833 0.036
1·112 1.5000 1.5000 1.4860 2·1/4 2.250 2.115 2.598 2.480 1-5/16 0.974 0.902 0.640 3250 3.500 0.833 0.039
1-3/4 1.7500 1.7500 1.7380 2-518 2.625 2.538 3 .031 2.893 1-3132 1.134 1.054 0.748 3.750 4.000 1.000 0.046
2 2.0000 2.0000 1.9880 3 3.000 2.900 3.464 3.306 1·7132 1263 1.175 0.825 4250 4.500 1.11 1 0.052
2·1 f4 2.2500 22500 2.2380 3.375 3262 3.897 3.719 1.423 1.327 0.933 ... 5.000 1.11 1 0.059
2·112 2.5000 2.SOOO 2.4880
3-3/8
3-3/4 3.750 3.625 4.330 4.133 '''''
,., 7132 1.583 1.479 1.042 ... 5.500 '250 0.065
2· 314 2.7500 2.7500 2.7380 4-118 4 .125 3.988 4.763 4.546 1·11/16 1.744 1.632 1.151 ... 6.000 1.250 0.072
3 3.0000 3.0000 2.9880 " ' /2 4 .500 4.350 5.196 4.959 1·7/8 1.935 1.815 1.290 ... 6.500 1.250 0.079
Se.
No'..
15, 17 6 2, 16 2
••• 9 , 10 3

NOTES TO TABLE 4 : (2) Wrenching Height. J . Wrenching height is a distance mea-

(1) Top of Head . Top of head shall be full form and cham· sured from the bearing surface up the side of the head at the
fered . with the diameter of chamfer circle being equal to the corn ers. The width across corners shall be within specified timits
maximum wid th across flats within a tolerance of minus 15 per· for the full wrenching height.
cent. (3) Bearing Surface. Bearing surface shall be flat and washer

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1996 [___________H_E_X_C_A_P_S_C_R_E_W
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faced. Diameter of washer face shall be equal to the maxi·
mum width across flats within a tolerance of minus 10 per-
cent.
Thickness of the washer face shall be not less
than 0.0 15 In. nor greater than 0 .025 in. for screw sizes
314 in. and smaller, and nolles5 than 0.015 in. nor greater
than 0.035 in. for sizes larger than 314 in. Measurement of
washer face diameter shall be laken at a height of 0.004
in. above the bearing surface.
Circular runout of the bearing surtace, with respect to
the axis of the body, shall be within the FIM limits specified.
Measurement of FIM shall be made as close 10 the periph-
ery of the bearing surface as possible while the screw is
held in a collet Of other gripping device al a distance of one
strew diameter from the underside of the head.
(4) True Position of Head. The axis of the head shall be
located at true position with respect to the axis of the body
(detennined over a distance under the head equatto one
diameter) within a tolerance zone whose diameter is equlva·
lent to 6 percent of the maximum width across fiats. re·
gardless of feature size.
(5) Fillet. Two styles of head·tc>-shank fillets are provided
for long screws in lengths longer than the maximum lengths
specified in Table 48. Style 1 will be supplied unless Style
2 Is specified by the purchaser.
Style 1 Is a continuous radius in accordance with the
maximum·minimum limits for R shown In Table 4A.
Style 2 has an elliptical shape defined as a smooth.
multiradius, concave curve tangent to the underhead bear·
lng surface at a point no greater than ooe.half of E. max or
less than one· half of E. min from the axis of the screw; and
tangent to the shank at a distance from the underhead
bearing surface within the limits specified for L•. No radius
in the fillet shall be less than R min (see Fig. 1 and Table
4Al·
For short SQ"8WS threaded full length (Table 48), the
fillet shall be a smooth, concave curve lying within the en·
velope established by either:
Style 2
Fillet Style 1
;r
Fig. 1 Underhead Fillet for Long Screws
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(a) a continuous radius tangent to the underhead
bearing surface and mlnJmax shank diameter E, min (min
I
pitch diameter) to E max, whose value shall be no less
than R mln as specified in Table 4A or
(b) a continuous or multiradius curve tangent to the
underhead bearing surface at a point no greater than one-
half E. max from the axis of screw, and tangent to the max'"
mum shank diameter, E max at a distance not exceeding
L, max from the bearing surface.
No radius In the multi radius curve shall be less than
R min specffied In Table 4A (see Fig. 2).
where: E max - E mln
l,max=' ,
2
E, mln = Minimum specifi ed pitch diameter of coarse
thread: UNC - 2A
E. max = Maximum fillet transition diameter (see Table
4Al.
=
E,. min E. max - 0.5 (E. max - E, minI
FlIIet shall lie wllhin
this envelope ----::l-~_
fr-----l~~i\T
E,
Fig, 2 Underhead Fillet for Short Screws
Threaded Full Length
(6) Body Diameter. The diameter of body, except for a
length equal 10 l max under the head, shall conform to
the limits for E given in Table 4. The diameter of Ihe
unthreaded length on short screws which are threaded fOt
full length shall not be less than the minimum pitch diam·
eter of the thread nor greater than the maximum body dj·
ameter, E max, specified In Table 4 (see Fig. 2).
(7) Point . Point shall be chamfered or rounded at
manufacturer's option from approximately 0.016 in. below
the minor diameter of the thread. The first full formed thread
at major diameter is located at a distance no greater than
2 limes the pitch measured from the end of the screw.
This distance Is 10 be detennlned by measuring how far
the point enters into a cylindrical NOT GO maJor diameter
ring gage (reference Gage, ASME 61 .2, page A-80).
(8) Length Tolerances. Scfew length tolerallCes are
given in Table 10. Tolerances for pointed products shall
apply.
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ANOSCAEWS
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Fig. 3 La Maximum and Le Minimum for
Short Screws Threaded Full Length
(9) Thread l ength. The length of thread on screws shall
be controlled by the gnp gaging length, lo max and body
length. L8 min.
Long screws not threaded full length of diameters
through 1-1 /4 in. and lengths through 10 in. are specified
in Table 5. For short screws threaded full length , La max
and L, mln are given in Table 46 (see Fig. 3).
Fordiameter4ength combinations not included in Table
48 or Table 5, the maximum grip gaging length, l (l max for
long screws which are not threaded full length, as calcu-
lated and rounded to two decimal places, shall be equal to
the nominal screw length minus the nominal thread length
(~ max = l nom - L,-). It shall be used as the criterion for
inspection.
Nominal thread length. Lr , Is a reference dimension
intended for calculation purposes only, which represents
the distance from the extreme end of the sa-ew to the last
complete (full fonn) thread. Nominal thread length equals
twice the basic thread diameter plus 0.25 In. for nominal
screw length up to and Including 6 in., and twice the basic
thread diameter plus 0.50 in. fOf nominal lengths over 6 in.
Body length, L. min, is the distance measured paral-
lel to the axis of screw from the underhead bearing sur-
face to the last scratch of thread or to the lop of the extru-
sion angle. For diameter-length combinations not included
in Table 48 Of Table 5, the minimum body length. ~ min,
as calculated and rounded to two decimal places, shaH be
equal 10 the maximum grip gaging lenglh minus the maxi-
mum tran sition Ihread length (La min = La max - Y maxI. I1
shall be a criterion for inspection.
Transition thread length, Y max is a reference dimen-
sion equal to five coarse (UNC) pitches and intended for
calculation purposes only. It Includes the length of incom-
plete threads, the extrusion angle on rolled threads, and
tolerances on grip length.
(10) Incomplete Thread Diameter. The major diameter
of Incomplete thread shall not exceed Ihe actual major di-
ameter of the full form thread.
(11 ) Body Position and Screw Straightness. The align-
ment and straightness of the thread and body shall be such
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that the screw will meet the gaging requirements set forth
in Appendix 1. In addition, screws of nominal lengths over
10 in. Ihrough 12 In. shall be straight within a maximum
camber of 0.006 In. per inch (O.OOOL) of screw length; and
screws of nominal lengths over 12 In. through 24 in. shall
be straight within a maximum camber of 0.008 in. per Inch
(0.OO8L) of screw length when checked by the gage and
gaging procedure given in Appendix 11.
(12) Threads. Threads, when rolled, shall be Unified Inch
coarse, fine, or 8 thread selies (UN RC, UNRF, Of 8 UNR
Series), Class 2A, page A-33. Threads produced by other
methods shall preferably be UNRC, UNRF. Of 8 UNR, but
at m anufa cturer's option, may be Unified Inch coarse, fine ,
a
or 8 thread series (UNC, UNF, or UN series), Class 2A.
Acceptability of screw threads shall be determined based
on System 2 1 ASME B1 .3M, Screw Thread Gaging Sys-
tems for Dimensional Acceptabf/ity-lnch and Metric Scraw
Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ),
(13) Identificatlon Symbols, IdentifICation marking sym-
bols on screw heads shall be raised or indented at the
manufacturer's option, unless otherwise specified. The
marking shall be in accordance with the requirements of
Para . 2.8. Markings shall be legible to the unaided eye
with the exception of corrective lenses. When raised, the
height of the marking may not exceed 0,0 15 in. over the
specified maximum head height for screws 5/8 in. and
smaller. For screws larger than 518 In ., the marking may
not project more than 0.030 In. over the specified maxi-
mum head height. When Indented, the depth of the mark·
ing shall not reduce the load canying capability of the fas-
tener.
~ (14) Material. Unless othelWise specified, chemical and
- r mechanical properties of steel screws shall conform to
ASTM A307, page B-90, ASTM A449, page B-97 ASTM
A354 Grade BD, page B-139, Of SAE J429, page 8-79.
Other materials and grades shall be as agreed upon by
manufacturer and purchaser.
(15) Nominal Size. Where specifying nominal size In deci-
mals, zeros preceding the decimal and in the fourth deci-
m al place shall be omitted .
(16) Dimensional Conformance. Unless otherwise speci-
fied , hex cap screws shall have the following characteris-
tics inspected to ASME B18.18.2, page M-11.to the in·
spection levels shown:
Characteristic Inspection Level
TlYeads C
Width across comers C
Grip length C
Screw length C
C
Visual
If verifiable In-process inspection is used, see Para. 2.10.
(17) Addltional Requirements, For addilional require-
ments, see Section 1, Introductory Notes, and Section 2.
General Data .
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HEX CAP SCREWS ]
HEX BOLTS
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Style 1 Style 2

I
Fig. 1 Underhead Fillet for Long Screws Fig. 2 Underhead Fillet for Short Screws
Threaded Full Length

Table 4A Dimensions of Underhead Fillets

long Screws Long and Short Screws
IFI9 · 1 ) Short Screws IFI9· 2)
Nominal Size E, L. R E. L,
or Basic
Product Fillet Radius Fillet
Fillet Fillet
Diameter Tran sftlon of Transitio n
Diameter
length length
Fillet Diameter

Max MI. M.. MI. Max Min Max Max

1/4 0.2500 0.300 0.280 0.087 0.043 0.025 0.015 0.300 0.043
5116 0.3125 0.362 0.342 0.087 0.043 0.025 0.015 0.362 0.045
3J8 0.3750 0.425 0.405 0.087 0.043 0.025 0.015 0.425 0.048
7/16 0.4375 0.468 0.468 0.087 0.043 0.025 0.015 0,488 0.052
112 0.5000 0.550 0.530 0.087 0.043 0.025 0.015 0.550 0.053
9/16 0.5625 0.652 0.602 0.157 0.078 0.045 0.020 0.652 0.075
5/8 0.6250 0.715 0.665 0.157 0.078 0.045 0.020 0.715 0.078
3/' 0.7500 0.840 0.790 0.157 0.078 0.045 0.020 0.840 0.081
7/8 0.8750 1.005 0.955 0.227 0.113 0.065 0.040 1.005 0.105
1 1.0000 1.190 1.120 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 1.190 0.140
1-118 1.1250 1.315 1.245 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 1.315 0.146
1-1 /4 12500 1.440 1.370 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 1.440 0. 146
1-318 1.3750 1.565 1.495 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 1.565 0.154
1-112 1.5000 1.690 1.620 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 1.690 0.154
1-3/4 1.7500 1.940 1.870 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 1.940 0.166
2 2.0000 2.190 2.120 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 2.190 0.173

2·1/4 2.2500 2.440 2.370 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 2.440 0.173
2· 112 2.5000 2.690 2.620 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 2.690 0.183
2-3/4 2.7500 2.940 2.870 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 2.940 0.183
3 3.0000 3.190 3.120 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 3.190 0.1 83

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HEX CAP SCREWS
J

I Table 48 La Maximum and Le Minimum Limitations for

Short Screws Threaded Full Length
Fo. Fo.
Nominal l, Nominal
Nominal
Product M••
l, L"
Size or Product M• • Mln
Basic Lengths Lengths
Produ ct
All Coarse Fine 8 All
Diameter Less Than Greater l ess Than
Thread IUNC) IUNF) IUN) Thread
or Equal to Than or Equal to
Series Thread Th read Thread Series
1/4 0.500 0.075 0.500 1.125 0.125 0.089 ... 0.043
5/16 0.625 0.083 0.625 12 50 0.139 0.104 ... 0.045
318 0.750 0.094 0.750 1.375 0.156 0.104 ... 0.048
7116 0.875 0.107 0.875 1.625 0.179 0.125 ... 0.052
1/2 1.000 0.115 1.000 1.750 0.192 0.125 .. . 0.053
9 /16 1.125 0.125 1.125 2.000 0208 0.139 ... 0.075
518 1.250 0.136 1.250 2.125 0.227 0.139 ... 0.078
314 1.500 0.150 1.500 2.500 0.250 0.156 ... 0.081
718 ... ... ... 2.750 0.278 0.179 ... 0.105
1 ... ... ... 3.000 0.312 0.208 .. . 0.140
1-118 ... ... ... 3.500 0.357 0.208 0.312 0.146
1-1/4 .. . ... ... 3.750 0.357 0.208 0.312 0.146
1-318 ... ... ... 4.250 0.417 Q.208 0.312 0.154
1-112 ... ... ... 4.500 0.417 0.208 0.3 12 0.154
1-3/4 ... ... ... 5.125 0.500 ... 0.312 0. 166
2 ... .. . ... 5.750 0.556 ... 0.312 0.173
2- 1/4 ... ... ... 6.500 0.556 .. . 0.312 0.173
2-1f2 .. . ... ... 7.125 0.625 .. . 0.312 0.183
2-3(4 ... . .. ... 7.625 0.625 ... 0.312 0.183
3 .. . ... ... 8.125 0.625 ... 0.312 0.183

See Notes 1 2 5 3 4

NOTES:
(1) Tabulated values are equal to 2 times the basic product diameter.
(2) Tabulated values are equal to 1.5 times the coarse thread (UNC) pitch.
(3) Tabulated values are equal to 2.5 times the thread pitch.
(4) Lw min equals fitlet length, t, max, as given in Table 4A.
(5) Longest screw threaded full length.

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Table 5 Maximum Grip Gaging Lengths , and Minimum Body Lengths, La.

... for Hex Screws and Hex Screws

,
,.,..
...
1-112
'" rN'
'"'
L,
OB 1·1/4

L, L,
I
'-314

,
2-1/8
2.1/04
'-3.0

, ...
2-112

' -314
2-7/8

•
4-114
4 .1/2

,
• .JI<

....,a,"
,
6-1/4 I,·" I,., I,,,, I"" I", I,,,, I"" I"" 1
~,a

&.J/.
7
1·114
7·112

GENERAL NOTE: Screw lengths above thick black. line are fully threaded. For longer lengths, see Note (9) fO( hex cap screws or for
heavy hex screws.

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HEXSOlTS
AND SCREWS
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HEAVY HEX SCREWS J B18.2.1
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I
See NOTE 5
J

~NO'rE7 7

-I-t :See NOTE 9

~,,~Jt~~~ See NOTE 9
Se. ~
JI:=~~~C~~N~O~TE~9
3
Cut Thread NOTE 3 Rolled Thread

Table 6 Dimensions of Heavy Hex Screws

E F G H J I, Y

Threa d Circula r
Le ngth for Runou t
Nominal Size
o r Basic: Body
Width W~th
Head
Wrench. Scraw
l engths
TransJ.
tion 0'
Bearin g
Product Diameter
Across Across
Height
in. Thread Surface
Diamete r Flats Comers Heig ht 6 In.
0", l e ngth FiM
on'
Shorter
6 In.

Mu Min Balk Mu Min Mu Min Buk:: Mu Min Mi n No m Nom Mu Mu

112 0.5000 0.5000 0.482 7/8 0.675 0.850 1.010 0.969 5116 0.323 0.302 0.215 1250 1.500 0.385 0 .016
5/8 0.6250 0.6250 0.605 1· 1/16 1.062 1.031 1.227 1.175 25164 0.403 0.378 0.269 1.500 1.750 0.455 0 .019
31. 0.7500 0.7500 0.729 '·114 1250 1212 1.443 1.383 15132 0.483 0.455 0.324 1.750 2.000 0.500 0.022
7/8 0.8750 0.8750 0 .852 1·7116 1.438 1.394 1.660 1.589 3..... 0.563 0.531 0.378 2.000 2150 0.556 0.025
1 1.0000 1.0000 0.976 1-5/8 1.625 1.575 1.876 1.796 39164 0.627 0.591 0.416 2.250 2.500 0.625 0.028
1-1/8 1.1250 1.1250 1.098 1-13/16 1.812 1.756 2.093 2.002 11/16 0.718 0.658 0.461 2.500 2.750 0.71 4 0.032
1-114 11500 11500 1.223 2 2.000 1.938 2.309 2109 25132 0.813 0.749 0.530 2.7SO 3.000 0.714 0.035
1-3/8 1.3750 1.3750 1.345 2-3116 2.188 2.119 2.526 2.416 27132 0.878 0.810 0.569 3.000 3150 0.833 0.038
1-1/2 1.5000 1.5000 1.470 2-3/8 2.375 2.300 2.742 2.622 15/16 0 .974 0.902 0.640 3.250 3.500 0.833 0.041
1-3/4 1.7500 1.7500 1.716 2-3/4 2.750 2.662 3.175 3.035 1-3132 1.134 1.054 0 .748 3.750 '.000 1.000 0.048
2 2.0000 2.0000 1.964 3-1/8 3.125 3.025 3.608 3.449 1-7132 1.263 1.175 0 .825 4150 ' .500 1.11 1 0.055
2-1/4 2.2500 21500 2.214 3-1l2 3.500 3.388 4.04 1 3.862 1-3/8 1.423 1.327 0 .933 --. 5.000 1.111 0.061
2-1/2
2-31.
2.5000 2.5000 2.46 1 3-7/8 3.875 3.750 4.474 4.275 1-17132 1.583 1.479 1.042 --. 5.500 1.250 0.068
2.7500 2.7500 2.711 4-1/4 .250 4 .112 4.907 4.688 1-11116 1.744 1.632 1.151 --. ' .000 1.250 0.074
3 3.0000 3.0000 2.961 .-5/8 4.625 4.475 5.340 5.102 1-7/8 1.935 1.815 1290 --. 6.500 1.250 0 .081
So.
No""
15. 17
• 2 16 2 9 9. 10 3

NOTES TO TABLE 6:
(1) Top of Head . Top of head shall be full to"" and cham-
fered with the diameter of chamfer circle being equal to the
maximum width across flats, within a tolerance of minus 15%.
(2) Wrenc hing Height, J . Wrenching height is a distance
measured from the bearing surface up the side of the head at
the corners. The width across comers shall be within the speci-
fied limits for minimum wrenching height
(3) Bearing Surface. Beanng surface shall be fiat and washer
fa ced. Diameter of washer face shall be equal to the maxi-
mum width across flats within a tolerance of minus 10 percent.
Thickness of the wa sher face shall be not less than 0.015
in. nor greater than 0.025 in. tOf screw sizes 314 in. and smaller,
and nolless than 0.0 15 in. nor greater than 0.035 in. for sizes
larger than 3/4 in. Measurement of washer fa ce diameter shall
be laken at a height of 0.004 in. above the bearing surface.

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\ . - 1 1 9 9 6 ~_ _~
Circular runoul of the bearing surface with respect 10
the axis of the body shall be within the FIM limits specified.
Measurement of FIM shall be made as close 10 the periph-
ery of the bearing surface as possible whlle the screw Is
being held in a collet or other gripping device at a distance
of one screw diameter from the underside of the head.
(4) True Position of Head. The axis of the head shall be
located at true position with respect to the axis of the body
(determined over a distance under the head equal to one
diameter) within a tolerance zone having a diameter equiva-
lent to 6 percent of the maximum width across flats, re--
gardless of fea ture size.
(5) Fil let. Two styles of head-la-shank fillets are provided
for long screws In lengths longer Ihan the maximum length
specified in Table 68. Style 1 will be supplied unless Style
2 Is specified by the purchaser.
Style 1 is a continuous radius in accordance with the
maximum-minimum limits for R shown in Table 6A.
Style 2 has an elliptical shape defined as a smooth,
mulUradius. concave curve tangent to the underhead bear-
ing surface at a point no greater than one-half of Ea max
not less than one-half of Ea min from the axis of the screw
and tangent 10 the shank at a dislance from the underhead
bearing surface within Ihe limits specified for La. No ra-
dius in the fillet shall be less than R mln (see Fig. 4 and
Table 6A).
For short screws threaded full length (Table 68), the
fillet shall be a smooth, concave curve lying within the en-
velope established by either:
(a) a continuous radius tangent la the underhead
bearing surface and minlmax shank diameter, El (mln pitch
diameter) to E max whose value shall be no less than R
mln as specified in Table 6A; or
(b) a continuous or multiradius curve tangent to the
underhead bearing surface at a point no greater than one
half E max from the axis of screw and tangent 10 the maxi-
• distance is determined by measuring how far the point
Style 2
Fillet Style 1
E.
E. E
Fig. 4 Underhead Fillet for Long Screws
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mum shank diameter, E max al a distance not exceeding
4 min from the bearing surface. No radius In the curve
shall be tess than R mln, as specified In Table 6A (see Fig.
5).
(6) Body Diameter. The diameter of body. excepl for a
length equal to La max under the head, shall conform to
the limits for E given in Table 6. The diameter of the
unthreaded length on short screws which are threaded for
full length shall not be less than the minimum pitch diam-
eter of the thread nor greater than the maximum body di-
ameter, E max. specified in Table 6. Hot forged screws
may have a reasonable swell under the head provided the
straightness requirement, Note (11), is met.
(7) Poi nt. Point shall be chamfered or rounded at
manufacturer's option from approximately 0.016 In. below
the minor diameter of the thread. The first full formed thread
at major diameter is located at a distance no greater tha.n
2 times the pltch measured from the end of the screw. ThiS
enters Into a cylindrical NOT GO major diameter ring gage
(reference Gage. ASME 81 .2, page A-tlO).
where: '" mal( _ E min
4 max ='" 2
,
El mln = Minimum specified pitch diameter of coarse thread
(UNC)
E max =Maximum fillet transition diameter (see Table
•
SA).
Eta min = Ea max - 0.5 (Ea max - E, min)
(8) Length Tolerances. Screw length tolerances are
given In Table 10. Tolerances for pointed products shall
apply.
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(9) Thread length . The length of thread on screws shall
be controlled by the grip gaging length, lo max and body
I
length, ~ min. For long screws threaded full length of
diameters through 1·1/4 10. and lengths through 10 in., the
values for l a max and La min are specified In Table 5. For
short screws threaded full length, le max and L. min are
given in Table 68 (see Fig. 3).
For diaTmller-length combinations not included in Table
68 or Table 5, the maximum grip gaging length, l a max.
for long screws which are not threaded full length, as cal·
culated and rounded to two decimal places, shall be equal
10 the nominal screw length minus the nominal thread
length (La max ::: L nom - 1,). It shaH be used as the crite-
rion for inspection.
Nominal thread length. Lr. is a reference dimension
Intended for calculation purposes only. It represents the
distance from the extreme end of the screw to the last corn·
plete (full form) thread. Nominal thread length equals twice
the basic thread diameter plus 0.25 In . for nominal bolt
lengths up to and including 6 in., and twice the basic thread
dlameler plus 0.50 In. for nominal lengths over 6 in.
Transition thread length, Y max, is a reference dimen-
sion equal to five coarse (UNG) pitches and is intended for
calculation purposes only. It indudes the length of ioco"...
plete threads. the extrusion angle on rolled threads, and
the tolerances on grip length.
Fordiameter-Iength combinations notlnduded in Table
5 or Table 6B, the minimum body length, as calculated
and rounded to two decimal places, shall be squallo the
maximum grip gaging length minus the maximum transi-
tion thread lenglh (La min = ~ max - Y max). It shall be
used as the criterion for inspection.
( 10) Incomplete Thread Diameter. The major diameter
of incomplete thread shall not exceed the actual major di-
ameter of the full form thread .
(11) Body Position and Screw St raIghtness. The align-
ment and straightness of the thread and body shall be such
that the screw will meet the gaging requirements set forth
in Appendix L In addition. screws for nominal lengths over
10 in. through 12 in. shall be straight within a maximum
camber of 0.006 In. per inch (0.006L) of screw length; and
screws of nominal lengths over 12 In. through 24 in. shall
be straight within a maximum camber of 0.008 in. per inch
(0.008L) of screw length when checked by the gage and
gaging procedure given in Appendix 11.
(12) Threads. Threads, when rolled. shall be Unified Inch
coarse, fine. or 8 thread series (UNRC, UNRF. or 8 UNR
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Series), Class 2A in accordance with ASME Bl .1, page
A-33. Threads produced by other methods shall prefer-
ably be UNRC. UNRF, or 8 UNR, but at manufacturer's
option, may be Unified Inch coarse, fine, or8 thread series
(UNC, UNF, or UN Series), Class 2A. Acceptability of screw
threads shall be determined based on System 21 of ASME
Bl.3M, Screw Thresd Gaging Systems for Dimensionsl
Acceptability, page A-63.
(13) Identification Symbols. Identification marking sym-
bols on screw heads shalt be raised or indented at the
manufacturer's option. unless otherwise specified. The
marking shall be in accordance with the requirements of
Para . 2.8. Markings shall be legible to the unaided eye
with the exception of corrective lenses. When raised, the
height of the marking may not exceed 0.0 15 in. over the
specified maximum head height for screws 5/8 in. and
smaller. For screws larger than 518 In .• the marking may
not project more than 0.030 in. over the specified maxi-
mum head height. When indented, the depth of the mark·
Ing shall not reduce the load carrying capability of the fas-
tener.
(14) Material. Unless otherwise specified. chemical and
mechanical properties of steel screws shall conform to
ASTM A307. page 8-90. ASTM A449, page 8-97, ASTM
A354 Grade BD, page 8-1 39, or SAE J429 page 8-79.
Other materials and grades shall be as agreed upon by
manufacturer and purchaser.
(15) Nom inal Size. Where specifying nominal size in deci-
mals, zeros preceding the decimal and In the fourth deci-
mal place shall be omitted.
(16) Dimensional Conformance. Unless Otherwise speci-
fied , heavy hex screws shall have the following character-
Istics Inspected to ASME B18.18.2, page M-11 , to the in-
spection levels shown:
Characteristic InspectIon Level
ThreadS C
Head helgtt C
Grip IerYJtl'i C
Screwlanglh C
Vlstal C
if verifiable In-process Inspection is used , see Para. 2.10.
(17) Additional Requirements. For additional re-
quirements, see Section 1, IntroduClory Notes, and Sec-
tion 2, General Data.
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Style 1 Style 2

H~~i1
Flllel shall lie within
Ihls envelope ----:~-,.~
I
Fig. 4 Underhead Fillet for Long Screws Fig. 5 Underhead Fillet for Short Screws
Threaded Full Length

Table 6A Dimension s of Underhead Fillets

l ong Screws Long and Short Screw s
(Fig. 4) Short Screws (Fig . 5)

Nomin al Siz e E. L R E. L,
or Basic •
Prod uct Fillet Radius Fillet
Fillet Fillet
Diameter Transition of Transition
l e ngth l e ngth
Diameter Fillet Diameter

Ma. Mln Mu Mln Ma. Mln Mu Ma.

112 0 .5000 0 .550 0.530 0.087 0.043 0.025 0 .015 0.550 0.053
5/8 0.6250 0.71 5 0 .665 0. 157 0 .078 0.045 0.020 0.715 0.018
3/4 0.7500 0.840 0.790 0.157 0.078 0 .045 0.020 0 .840 0 .081

7/8 0.8750 1.005 0.955 0.227 0.113 0.065 0.040 1.005 0.105
1 1.0000 1.190 1.120 0.332 0.166 0.095 0 .060 1.190 0.140
1·118 1.1250 1.315 1.245 0 .332 0.166 0.095 0.060 1.315 0 .146
1· 1/4 12500 1.440 1.370 0.332 0 .166 0 .095 0.060 1.440 0.1 46

1-318 1.3750 1.565 1.495 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 1.565 0.154
1-112 1.5000 1.690 1.620 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 1.690 0.154
1-3/4 1.7500 1.940 1.870 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 1.940 0.166
2 2.0000 2.190 2.120 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 2.190 0 .173

2-1 /4 2.2500 2.440 2.370 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 2.440 0.173
2·1/2 2.5000 2.690 2.620 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 2 .690 0.183
2-3/4 2.7500 2.940 2.870 0.332 0.166 0.095 0.060 2.940 0. 183
3 3.0000 3.190 3.120 0.332 0.166 0.095 0 .060 3.190 0 .183

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I Table 6B Lo Maxim um and Le Minimum Limitations for

Short Screws Threaded Full Length
Fo. Fo,
Nominal Nominal L, Nominal l, L,
Size or Product Max Product MIX Mln
Basic Lengths Lengths
Product
All Coarse Fine 8 All
Clameter Less Than
Thread
Less Less Than
or Equal to (UNC) (UNF) (UN) Thread
Than or Equal to
Series Thread Thread Thread Series

' /2 1.000 0.192 1.000 1.750 0.192 0.125 ... 0.053

5IB 1.250 0.227 1.250 2.125 0.227 0.139 ... 0.078
314 1.500 0.250 1.500 2.500 0.250 0.156 ... 0.081

, 7/8 .. .
...
...
...
...
. ..
2.750
3.000
0.278
0.312
0.179
0208
...
...
0 .105
0.140
10118 ... .. . ... 3.500 0.357 0.208 0 .312 0.146
101 /4 ... ... . .. 3.750 0.357 0.208 0 .312 0. 146

' ·318 ... ... ... 4.250 0.411 0.208 0.312 0.154
10112 ... ... . .. 4.500 0.41 7 0.208 0.312 0 .154
1·3/4 ... .. . ... 5.125 0.500 ... 0.3 12 0.166
2 ... ... ... 5.750 0.556 ... 0.312 0.173

2·1 /4 ... ... ... 6.500 0.556 ... 0 .312 0.173

2-1/2 ... . .. ... 7.125 0.625 ... 0.312 0. 183
2-3/4 ... ... ... 7.625 0.625 ... 0.3 12 0.183
3 ... ... ... 8.125 0.625 ... 0.312 0.183

See Notes , 2 5 3 4
NOTES:
( 1) Tabulated values are equal to 2 times the basic product diameter.
(2) Tabulated values are equal to 1.5 times the coarse thread (UNC) pitch.
(3) Tabulated values are equal to 2.5 times the thread pitch.
(4)L. min equals fillet length. 1., max, as given In Table 6A.
(S) l ongest screw threaded full length.

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