ASME METRIC ROUND HEAD ROUND HEAD

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B18.5.2.1M BOLTS
1996 SHORT SQUARE NECK BOLTS

IFI NOTES:

1. ASME BI8.5.2. 1M Is a standard developed through the procedures

of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. B1B.5.2.1M Is
under the jurisdiction of ASME Standards Committee B18 and ;s the
direct responsibility of its Subcommittee 2.

2. Subcommittee 2 of 818 approved this revision in July of 1995. This

is the first revision of this standard since it was first issued in 1981.

3. Steel bolts made to this standard may be functionally Interchange-

able with bons produced to ISO 8678-1988: Cup Head Square Neck
Bolts With Small Head and Short Neck - Product Grade B. This ASME
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standard includes maximum width across corner values, a minimum
value for fillet radius and a head radius reference dimension which
are not Included in the ISO document.

4. ASME BI8.5.2. 1M-I996 includes Information applicable to Department

of Defense and other agencies of the U.S. Government. This infor-
mation and the Appendices I and 11 have been omitted in this reprint
of B1B.S.2. 1M. For this information, refer to the complete ASME
B1B.S.2.1M-1996, copies of which are available from The American
Society of Mechanical Engineers. Three Park Avenue. New York. NY
10016-5990, U.S.A.

1. INTRODUCTORY NOTES 1.2 Comparison With ISO 8678-1988

1.1 Scope 1.2.1 Steel bolts produced to this standard are

1.1.1 This standard covers the general and di-
mensional data for metric series round head
short square neck bolts recognized as Ameri-
can National Standard and intended primarily
for applications in thin metals.
1.1 .2 The inclusion of dimensional data in this
standard is not intended to imply that all sizes
described are production stock items. Consum-
ers should consult with suppliers conceming lists
of stock production items.
functionally interchangeable with bolts which
conform to ISO 8678: t 988, Cup Head Square
Neck Bo~s With Small Head and Short Neck -
Product Grade B. Differences between this
standard and ISO 8678 include: minor variations
in tolerances ; permissible swell, fin or die seam
on the body of bolts with nom inal lengths longer
than 150 mm; the inclusion of size M14; and
the inclusion of materials other than steel.
Dimensional requirements in addition to, or
different from ISO 8678 are shown in bold
type in this standard.

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Table 1 Dimensions of Round Head Short Square Neck Boils m~
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OXP D. 0, 0. K C
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Nomina'
Bo"
Size and
Body
Dlameler
H.. ,
Diameter
Bearing
Surface
....,
Height
Hoed
Edge
Sq~",
Width
Across
Square
Wldlh
Across
Square
Depth
Square
Comer
H..,
Rad ius
Fillet
Radius
en
Diameter Thickness Depth
Threa d Corners Flats
Pitch Mo< MI, Mo< NI, Mu N I, Mu MI, Ma>< MI, Mu MI, Mu MI, MI, •• t Mu MI,
M6 )! 1
M8 x 1.25
6.00
B.OO
5.21
7.04
142
18.0
t 22
15.8
3.6
4.B
3.0
4.0
I." ,.,
22 '.2
9.16
12.13
7.64
10.20
6.48
B.5B
5.88
7.85
3.0
3.0
2.4
2.4 ,.I.",
10.7
12.5
0.'
O.B
0.25
0.'

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MIOx 1.5 10.00 B.B6 223 23.8 '.B 5.0 2.' 14.96 12.80 10.58 9.85 4.0 3.2 2.6 '55 0.' OA
M12xl .75 12.00 10.68 26.6 27.6 6.' 6.0 ~. 17.96 15.37 12.70 11.82 4.0 3.2 2.6 19.0 ' .2 0.6
MI-4)1 2 1C.OO 12.50 30.' 27.6 7.9 7.0 3~ 2.' 20.79 17.97 14.70 13.82 '.0 32 2.6 21 .' 12 0.6
M16x2 16.00 '4.50 35.0 31 .9
••• ' .0 3~ 2.4 23.62 20.57 16.70 15.82 ' .0 4.2 3.' 25.' '2 0.6
M20 x2.S 20.00 18.16 43.0 39.' 10.9 10.0 '.2 3.0 29.47 25.73 20.84 19.79 '.0 4.2 3A 31.9 ' .6 O.B
See Para. 2A 2.1.3 2.1.3, 2.1.4 2.1.2, 2.11 2.1.3 2.2.2, 2.2.3 2.2.1 2.2.2, 2.2.3 2 .1. 1 2.3
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1996

1.2.2 Letler symbols designating dimensional
characteristics are in accord with ISO 225, Fas-
teners - Bolts, Screws and Studs - Symbols and
Designations of Dimensions, and ISO 8678, ex-
cept where capitals have been used instead of
lower case letters used in the ISO standards.
1.3 Terminology. For definitions of terms
relating to fasteners or component features
thereof used in this standard, refer to ASME
B18.12, Glossary of Terms for Mechanical Fas-
teners. See page K~37.
Round head short square neck bolt
B18.5.2.1 M, M6 x 1 x 35, stainless steel class
C1·S0 ASTM F738M.
Note
11 is common practice in ISO standards to omit
thread pitch from product size designations when
screw threads are metric coarse thread series; e.g.,
1.7
M10 is M10 x 1.5.

Referenced Standards. Titles and

source availability of ASTM and SAE standards
referenced in this standard are given on page
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1.4 Dimensions K-41.

1.4.1 All dimensions in this standard are in mil-

limeters (mm). and apply before any coating, 2. GENERAL DATA
unless stated otherwise.
2.1 Heads
1.4.2 Symbols specifying geometric character-
istics are in accord with ASME Y14.5M-1994,
2.1.1 Top of Head. The spherical top sur·
Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
face of the head may be underfilled within a
circle equal to the nominal bolt diameter, 0,
1.5 Clearance Holes. The recommended
concentric to the bolt axis providing the head
sizes of clearance holes in material to be as-
height, K, is maintained.
sembled using round head short square neck
bolts are the normal series given in IFI-527, page
2.1.2 Head Height. The head height is the
K-7.
distance, as measured parallel to the axis of the
bolt, from the top of the head to the underhead
1.6 Designation
bearing surface. See Para. 2.11.
1.6.1 Round head short square neck bolts are
2.1.3 Edge of Head. The edge of the head
designated by the following data, preferably in
may be flat or rounded, and the periphery may
the sequence shown: product name and des-
be somewhat irregular, providing the limits for
ignation of the standard, nominal diameter and
head diameter, Ok ' bearing surface diameter, 0w'
thread pitch, nominal length, steel property class
and head edge thickness , C, (measured at the
or material identification, and protective coat-
minimum bearing surface diameter, Dwmin) are
ing, if required.
maintained.
Examples:
2.1.4 Bearing Surface. The bearing surface
Round head short square neck bolt shall be reasonably flat and perpendicular within
B18.S.2.1M, M10 x 1.S x SO-9.8-zinc plated one degree to the axis of the bolt. A 0.5 mm
per ASTM F871 M and ASTM B633FelZnSType maximum height die seam fin across the
11. • bearing surface shall be permissible.

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BOLTS SHORT SQUARE NECK BOLTS 1996

2.2 Square Neck the underside of head to the extreme end of

2.2.1 Depth 01 Neck. The depth of the square
neck is the distance, measured parallel to the
axis of the bolt, from the bearing su rtace to the
plane where the corner chamfer wou ld intersect
the nomin al bolt diameter.
the shank. Tolerances for bolt lengths are given
in Table 4.
2.6 Straightness. Shanks of bolts shall be
straight within a maximum camber at maximum
material condition of 0.05 mm plus 0.002 times
bolt length (0.05 + 0.002L) for nominal sizes MS

I 2.2.2 Corner Depth. The comer depth is the

distance, measured at a corner of the square,
from the plane of the bearing surface to the last
plane at which the width across corners, E, is
within its specified limits.
and smaller, and within 0.05 mm plus 0.0025
times bolt length (O.OS + 0.002SL) for nominal
sizes M 10 and larger. A gage and gaging pro-
cedure for checki ng bolt straig htness is given in
Appendix I of B1S.2.3.SM, page G-S9.

2.2.3 Width Across Corners. The corners of

2.7 Screw Threads
the square neck may be rounded or underlilled
to the extent allowed by the minimum width
2.7.1 Thread Series and Tolerance Class.
across co rners, E, and the minimum co rn er
Screw threads shall be coarse series general
depth, F 1 , There may be a fin or die seam on
purpose extemal metric screw threads with tOl-
the corners of the square not to exceed the
erance Class 6g conforming to ASME B1 .13M,
maximum width across corners. Metric Screw Threads - M Profile (page A-20) ,
unless otherwise specified by the purchaser. For
2.3 Fillets. The radius of fillets at the junc-
bolts with add itive finish, tolerance Class 6g
tion of the head and square neck and at the
applies before plati ng or coating. As specified
junction of square neck and shank shall be within
in ASM E Bl .13M, the thread profile after plat·
the specified limits, except for bolts produced
ing or coating shall not exceed the maximum
from nonferrous and corrosion resistant ma-
material limits of tolerance position h, i.e., the
terials, on which maximum fillets shall be sub-
basic diameters shall apply to screw threads
ject to agreement between manufacturer and
after plating or coating .
purchaser.

2.4 Body Diameter. The body diameter for 2.7.2 Thread Gaging. Unless otherwise spec-
ified, dimensional acceptability of screw threads
lengths up to 150 mm shall be within limits of
Table 1. For bolts longer than 150 mm, there shall be determined based on System 2 1, ASME
may be reasonable swell , fin, or die seam not B1.3M. Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Di·
to exceed the nominal bolt diameter by the mensional Acceptability - Inch and Metric Screw
Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M and MJ), page A-
following :
46.
0.65 mm lor M6
0.75 mm lor MS thru M14 2.S Thread Length
1.25 mm lor M16
1.50 mm lor M20 2.S.1 The length of thread on bolts shall be
controlled by the maximum grip length, Lg , and
2.5 Length. The length of the bolt shall be the minimum body length, LI , as set forth in 2.8.2
measured parallel to the axis of the bolt from through 2.8.S.

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1996

Table 2 Maximum Grip Lengths Lg and Minimum Body lengths Ls

Nom Dla
and
MS >0: 1 M8 11 1.25 Ml0 x 1.5 M12 11 1.7S M1 41C 2 M16 x 2 M20 le 2.5
Thread
Pitch
L

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Nominal L, L. L, L, L, L L, L. L. L. L. L. L, L
Length
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Max Mln Mox Min Mox Min Max Mln Max Min Mu Mln Mox Min
12 5.0
1. 5.0 5.5
20 5.0 5.5 7.0 7.5
25 5.0 5.5 7.0 7.5 6.0
30 5.0 5.5 7.0 7.5 6.0 '.0
35 5.0 5.5 7.0 7.5 6.0 '.0 10.0
40 5.0 5.5 7.0 7.5 6.0 '.0 10.0
45 5.0 5.5 7.0 7.5 ' .0 '.0 10.0
50 5.0 5.5 7.0 7.5 ' .0 '.0 10.0
55 37.0 32.0 33.0 26.75 29.0 21.5 25.0 16.25 ' .0 '.0 10.0
60 42.0 37.0 36.0 31.75 34.0 26.5 30.0 21.25 26.0 16.0 '.0 10.0
65 43.0 36.75 39.0 31.5 35.0 26.25 31.0 21.0 27.0 17.0 10.0
70 48.0 41.75 44.0 36.5 40.0 3 1.25 36.0 26.0 32.0 22.0 10.0
80 58.0 51.75 54.0 46.5 50.0 4 1.25 46.0 36.0 42.0 32.0 34.0 21.5
90 64.0 56.5 60.0 5 1.25 56.0 46.0 52.0 42.0 44.0 31.5
100 74.0 66.5 70.0 6 125 66.0 56.0 62.0 52.0 54.0 41.5
110 80.0 7 125 76.0 66.0 72.0 62.0 64.0 51.5
120 90.0 8125 86.0 76.0 82.0 72.0 74.0 61.5
130 90.0 80.0 86.0 76.0 76.0 65.5
140 100.0 90.0 96.0 86.0 86.0 75.5
150 106.0 96.0 98.0 85.5
160 11 6.0 106.0 108.0 95.5
180 128.0 11 5.5
200 148.0 135.5

NOTES:
1. L is grip length; l . is body length. See Para. 2.8.2 and 2.8.3.
2. D'ameter-Iength combinations for which grip length s Lgare shown are recommended . Standard length s over200
mm are in increments of 20 mm.
3. Bolts with diameter-length combinations shown above the thick stepped lines are threaded full length.
4. For bolts with lengths not shown, see Para. 2.8.2.

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BOLTS SHORT SQUARE NECK BOLTS 1996

Table 3 Thread Lengths

(B) (X) Bolts Threaded Full Length

Nominal Basic Thread length L, L.

Bolt (rei) Transition
Diameter Thread Grip
and Bolt Length Bolt
Bolt Bolt Lengths Length
Thread lengths
Lengths Lengths to and

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Pitch
L L L
>125 Including
s.1 25 > 200 Ma. Ma.
s 200

M6 x 1 18 24 37 5.0 50 5.0
M8xl.25 22 28 41 6.25 50 5.5
M10 x 1.5 26 32 45 7.5 50 7.0
M12xl.75 30 36 49 8.75 50 7.5
M14 x 2 34 40 53 10.0 55 8.0
M16 x 2 38 44 57 10.0 60 9.0
M20 x 2.5 46 52 65 12.5 70 10.0

2.8.2 Grip Length. The grip length. L • is the
distance measured parallel to the axi~ of the
bolt from the bearing surface to the face of a
standard noncounterbored, noncountersunk
GO-thread ring gage assembled by hand as far
as the thread will permit.
For standard diameter-length combina-
tions the values for Lg max are specified in Table
2. For diameter-length combinations not listed
in Table 2, the maximum grip length shall be
determined from Table 3 as follows:
All bolts of nominal lengths equal to or
shorter than L" specified in Table 3, shall be
threaded full length . For bolts which are
threaded full length, LII max shall be as speci-
fied in Table 3.
For bolts of nominal lengths longer than
L" specified in Table 3, the maximum grip length
shall be equal to the nominal bolt length, L, mi-
nus the basic thread length, B, specified in Table
3 (L, ma. =L - B).
2.8.3 Body Length. The body length. L,. is
the distance, measured parallel to the axis of
the bolt, from the bearing surface to the last
scratch of thread or top of the extrusion angle,
whichever is closer to the head. For standard
diameter-length combinations of bolts, the val-
ues of Ls min are specified in Table 2. For di-
ameter-length combinations not listed in Table
2, the minimum body length shall be equal to
the maximum grip length minus the maximum
transition thread length as specified in Table 3
(Ls min == LlI max - X max).
2.8.4 Basic Thread Length. The basic thread
length, B, specified in Table 3, is a reference
dimension, intended for calculation purposes
only, and is the distance, measured parallel to
the axis of the bolt, from the extreme end of the
bolt to the last complete (full form) thread .
2.8.5 Transition Thread Length. The maxi-
mum transition thread length, X, specified in
Table 3, is a reference dimension intended for
calculation purposes only. It includes the length
of incomplete threads and tolerances on grip
length and body length. The transition from full

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Table 4 Length Tolerances
Nominal Length
over 10 thru 18 mm
over 18 thru 30 mm
over 30 thru 50 mm
over 50 Ihru 80 mm
over 80 Ihru 120 mm
over 120 thru 180 mm
over 180 Ihru 250 mm
over 250 Ihru 300 mm
All tolerances are plus and minus.
form thread to inco mpl ete thread shall be
smooth and uniform . The major diameter of
the incomplete threads shall not exceed the
actual major diameter of the complete (full
form) threads. For bolts of Property Class
10.9 and higher strength materials (tensile
strength 1040 MPa and higher), the t ransi-
tion threads shall have a rounded root con-
tour no radius of which shall be less than the
specified minimum root radius of the full form
thread.
2.9 Point. Bolts need not be pointed. The
length from the end of the bolt to th e first full
formed thread at major diameter shall be no
greater than two thread pitches, as determined
by the distance the end of the bolt enters into
a cylindrical NOT GO major diameter ring gage.
2.10 Materials and Mechanical Properties
2.10.1 Steel. Unless otherwise specified, steel
bolts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM
F568M, page 8-56, Specification for Carbon
and Alloy Steel Externally Threaded Metric Fas-
teners, or SAE J 11 99, Mechanical and Material
Requirements for Metric Externally Threaded
Steel Fasteners.
2.10.2 Corrosion-Resistant Steel. Unless oth-
erwise specified, corrosion-resistant steel bolts
ROUND HEAD
BOLTS
Length Tolerance
±0.90
± 1.05
± 1.25
± 1.50
:t: 1.75
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± 2.00
±2.30
± 2.60
shall conform to th e requiremen ts of ASTM
F738M, page B-79, Specification for Stainless
Steel Metric Bolts, Screws, and Studs.
2.10.3 Nonferrous Metal. Unless otherwise
specified, nonferrous bolts shall conform to the
requirements of ASTM F468M, page B-99,
Specification for Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap
Screws, and Studs for General Use [Metric].
2.11 Identification Symbols. Marki ngs shall
be located on top of the head and may be raised
or recessed unless otherwise ordered by the
purchaser. When raised, markings shall
project not less than 0.1 mm for M14 and
smaller bolts, and 0.3 mm for M16 and larger
bolts above the surface of the head, and to-
tal head height (head plus markings) shall not
exceed the specified maximum head height
plus 0.1 mm for M6 bolts, 0.2 mm for MS and
M10 bolts, 0.3 mm for M12and M14 bolts, and
0.4 mm for M16 and larger bolts.
2.11 .1 Property Class Symbols. Each bolt
shall be marked in accordance with the require-
ments of th e applicabl e specificati on for its
chemical and mechanical requirements. Mini-
mum height of property class symbols shall
be 1.5 mm for MS bolts, 2.3 mm for MS and
M10 bolts, 3.2 mm for M12and M14 bolts, and
4.0 mm for M16 and larger bolts.
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2.11.2 Source Symbols. Each bolt shall be
marked to identify its source (manufacturer or
private label distributor).
2.12 Surface Condition. Bolts need not be
finished on any surface except the threads.
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2.13 Finish
Unless otherwise specified, the finish
(surface) of the bolts shall be plain:
• natural (as processed) , in a clean con-
dition, and lightly oiled for steel bolts.
• cleaned or descaled, or both, and bright
for bolts made of stainless steel or non-
ferrous metal.
2.14 Workmanship
Bolts shall be free from surface imper-
fections such as burrs, seams, laps, loose scale,
and other surface irregularities which could af-
feet their serviceability.
When control of surface discontinuities
is required, the purchaser shall specify conform-
ance to ASTM F7BB/F7BBM. page 8-115, Sur-
face Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, and Studs,
Inch and Metric Series.
2.15 Inspection and Quality Assurance.
Unless otherwise specified, acceptability of
round head short square neck bolts shall be de-
termined according to ANSI B18.18.1M, page
L-5, Inspection and Quality Assurance for Gen-
eral Purpose Fasteners.
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2.16 Dimensional Conformance
2.16.1 Unless otherwise specified, the follow-
ing designated dimensional characteristics shall
be inspected to the inspection levels shown
according to ANSI B1B.1B.2M, page L-10, In-
spection and Quality Assurance for High Vol-
ume Machine Assembly Fasteners, and shall
be within their specified limits.
Characteristic Inspection Level
Thread Acceptability C
Body Diameter, Ds B
Square Depth, F C
Square Width Across Comers, E C
Grip length, 19 max B
Bolt length , L C
Visual Inspection!! C
a Visual inspection shall include property class mar\(ing, source
marking, fillet and workmanship.
If verifiable in-process inspection is used,
inspection sample sizes and reporting shall be
in accordance with the applicable ASME, ASTM,
or SAE quality system consensus standard.
2.16.2 For nondesignated dimensional charac-
teristics, ANSI B1B.1B.1M, page L-5. shall ap·
ply. Should a nondesignated dimensional char-
acteristic be determined to be at variance, it shall
be considered conforming to this standard if the
user who is the installer accepts the variance,
based on form, fit and function considerations.
(IFI Note: Para. 2. t6 is expected to be changed
during the next revision of this standard to
include similar language of Para. 25. page
C-11. The inspection table now included is
not expected to change.)