Designalion: F 568M - 96
METRIC
Standard Specification for
Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally Threaded Metric
Fasteners'
'J"":is, sumdard ,is issued under the fixed designalioo F 568M; the number inuncdiatcly following the dcsignalion indicates !he year of
ong,nal adopllon or, In the case of revision, the ycar of last revi sion. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
$uper$Cript epsilOn (f) indkii'I~Jan editorial'Change sin.:e the last revisiQn or reapproVill.
This S/(Jtldarri has bee" approved for use by agencies of the Depannuml of Defense.
1. Scope •
1.1 This specification covers chemical and mechanical re-
quirements for nine property classes of carbon and alloy steel
externally threaded metric fastene rs in nominal thread diam-
eters M 1.6 through M 100 suited f or use in gencmi engineering
applications.
1.2 This specification does not cover dimensional require-
ments for faste ners of any property class. When referencing
this specification for procurement purposes, it is mandatory
that size, type, style, and any special dimensions of the product
be additionally specified.
1.2. 1 In case of any conflict in requirements, the require-
ments of the individual product specification shall take prece-
dence over those of this general specification.
1.2.2 The purchaser may specify additional requirements
which do not negate any of the provisions of this general
specification or of the individual product specification. Such
additional requirements, the acceptance of which are subject to
negotiation with the supplier, must be included in the order
infonnation (see Section 3).
1.3 Requirements for seven of the nine property classes, 4.6,
4.8,5 .8,8 .8,9.8, 10.9, and 12.9, are essentially identical with
requirements given for these classes in ISO 8981l. The other
two, 8.8.3 and 10.9.3, are not recognized in ISO standards.
1.4 Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3 bolts, screws, and studs have
atmospheric corrosion resistance and weathering characteris-
tics comparable to those of the steels covered in Specification
A 588. The atmospheric corrosion resistance of these steels is
substantially better than that of carbon steel with or without
copper addition. See 5.2. When properly exposed to the
almosphere, these steels can be used bare (uncoated) for many
applications.
1.5 When agreed on by the purchaser, Class 5,8 fasteners
may be suppl ied when either Classes 4.6 or 4.8 are ordered;
Class 4.8 may be supplied when Class 4.6 is ordered; Class
8.8.3 may be supplied when Class 8.8 is ordered; and Class
, This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-16 on
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee FI6.02 on Steel Bolts.
Nuts. Rivets and Washers.
Cumnt edition approved Qct. 10, 1996. Published August 1997. Originally
published as F 568 - 79. Last previous edition F 568 - 95 0 ' .
·A Summ ary or Chan gfl!; 5e':tion a ppear.; at th e .. nd or this standa rd .
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10.9.3 may be supplied when Class 10.9 is ordered.
1.6 The product size range for which each property class is
applicable is given in Table I and Table 2 on chemical
composition requirements, and the mechanical requirements
table (see Table 3).
1.7 Appendix X I gives conversion guidance to assist de-
signers and purchasers in the selection of a suitable property
class.
1.8 Appendix X2 explains the signifi cance of the property
class designation numerals,
2. Referenced Documents
2. 1 ASTM Standards:
A 153 Specificat ion for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and
Steel Hardware 2
A 307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs,
60 000 psi Tensile Strength 3
A 325 Spec ificat ion for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat
Treated, 120/ 105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength 3
A 325M Specification for High-Strength Bolts for Struc-
tural Steel Joints [Metric]3
A 354 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy
Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasten-
m'
A 449 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Steel
Bolts and Studs3
A 490 Specification for Heat-Treated Steel Structural Boils,
150 ksi Mi nimum Tensile Strength3
A 490M Specifi cation for Hi gh-Strength Steel Boils,
Classes 10.9 and 10.9.3, for Structural Sleel Joints [Met-
riC]3
A 574 Specification for Alloy Steel Socket- Head Cap
Screws3
A 588/A588M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
Structural Steel with 50 ksi (345 MPa] Minimum Yield
Point to 4 in. [100 mm} Thick"
A 75 1 Test Methods, Praclices, and Terminology for
1 Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Vol 01.06.
' Annual Book ofASTM Standards. Vol15.08 .
~ AnnUilI Book of ASTM Standards. Vol 01.04.
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TABLE 1 ChemIcal Composition Requirements

Prope", Nominal ProdUC1 Malarial and Treatment Product Analysis Element ("to by weight) Tempering
".~ Oiameler, mm lemperalure, ' C
C Mo B P S
Min M~ Min Min M.. Mo< Min

'.6
' .B
"""'00
MI .6-M16
low Of' medium earbol'l 81eel
low Of' medium carbon sleel. partially Of fully annealed as '&qulre<!
0.55
0.55
0.048 0.058
0.048 0.058
M5-M24 low Of' medium carboo 51eel. cold worked 0.13 0.55 0.048 0.058"
'.B
B.B
B.B
MI6-M72
MI6-M36
medium carbon steel. jlfOdUCI is quenched and tempered"
low carboo m8l1ensi1e steel. prodUCI is quenched and tempered"
0.25
0.15
0.55
0.40 0.74 0.0005
0.048 O.058 c
0.048 0.058
.,"
."
8.8.3 MI6-M36
,_<Od
atmospheric corrosion resistanl steel. producI is quenched and see Table 2
'"
9.8 medium carbon steel, product is quenched and tempered 0.058
9.8
10.9
MI .6-M16
Ml .6-M16
M5-M20
low cartXin martenslle 5leeI, produet Is quenched and tempered"
medium calbor1 steel, prodUCI is quenched and temperedE.F
0.25
0.15
0.25
055
0.<0
0.55
0 .74 0.0005
0.""
0.""
0.048
0.058
0.058
'"'"
.25
medium carbon alloy 'lee!, prOduct Is quenched and tempered E
10.9
10.9
M5-Ml00
M5-M36
MI6-M36
low carbon manaosile 61eel, product Is quenched and lemperedl'· ...
020
0.15
0.55
0.40 0.74 0.0005
0.040
0.048
0.045
0.058 '"
""
10.9.3

12.9 Mt .6-MtOO
atmospheric corrosioo resistant steel . product is quenched and
tempered E
alloy steel. product Is quenched and tempered E•G 0.31 0.65
see Ta~e 2

0,045 0.045
'"
380
A For studs only. suHur content may be 0.33 %. mall.
S At the manufacturer's option. medium-<:arbon-alloy 511181 may be used for nominal thread diameters oyer M24.
C For studs only. $Utlur content may be 0.13 %. mall.
o Product$ made using this material shall be $p8eIa11y Identified as specffi9d in Section 12.
I! Steel for Classes 10.9. 10.9.3. and 12.9 products sha" be megrUo and have a twuOenability that will actYeve a structure 01 approximately 90 % martensite at the center
oIe trt\flSV8fSe section one diameter from the lhI'eaded end of !he product after oil quenching.
F Carbon slee! may be used at the option 01 the maoutacturllf for products 01 nomirIal thread diameters M12 and smaller. When approved by the purchaser, carbon steel
may be used for products 01 diameters larger than MI2 through M20, inclusive.
G Alloy steel shall be used . Steel is considered to be alloy by the American Iron and Steel Institute when the maximum 01 the range given lor the content 01 alloying
elements exceeds one or more 01 the following lim~s: manganese, 1.65 %; silicon. 0.60 %; copper, 0.60 %: or in whictl a delinite range or a definite minimum quantity 01
any of the following elements Is spec~ied or required within the lim~s 01 the recognized field 01 constructional alloy steels : aluminum. chromium up to 3.99 %, cobalt .
coIumbium, molybdenum. nickel , titanium , tungsten, vanedlum, zirconium. or any other aHoying elements edded to obteln e desired alloying effect.

Chemical Analysis of Steel Products S 3. Ordering Information

8 695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically 3. 1 Orders for products referencing this specification shall
Deposited on Lron and Steel6 include the fo llowing:
0 395 1 Practice for Commercial Packaging7 3. 1. 1 Quantity (number of pieces).
F 606M Test Methods for Detennining the Mechanical 3, 1.2 Name of product (that is, type and style of bolt, screw.
Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, or stud),
Washers. and Rivets [Metric]) 3. 1.3 Dimensions, including nominal thread diameter.
F 7881F788M Specifica,lion for Surface Discontinuities of thread pitch, and length.
8011S, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series) 3. 1.4 Property class,
G IQI Guide for Estimating the Atlllospheric Corrosion 3. 1.5 Zinc Coating-Specify the zinc coating process re-
Resistance of Low-Alloy Steels8 quired, for example, hot dip. mechanically deposited, or no
2.2 ISO Standanf:9 preference (see 4.5),
ISO 898/1, Mechanical Properties of Fasteners, Pan I, Bolts, 3. 1.6 Other Finishes-Specify other protective finish. if
Screws. and Studs required,
2.3 ANSI Standards: 9 3. 1.7 ASTM designation and year of issue, and
8 18.2.3.I M Metric Hex Cap Screws 3.1.8 Any special requirements (for example, mechanical
8 18.2.3.2M Metric Fonned Hcx Screws requirements, see Table 3, or proof load testing, see Table 4;
8 18.2.3.3M Metric Heavy Hex Screws stud marking, see 12.2.3; additional testing, see 8.3).
8 18.2.3.4M Metric Hex FJange Screws 3.2 Government Prov;sioll;ng-Govemment procurement
8 18.2.3.5M Metric Hex Bolts and design selection criteria shall be speci fied in accordance
B 18.2.3.6M Metric Heavy Hex Bolts with ANSI (or ANSIIASME) BI 8.2 .3. IM, BI8.2 .3.2M,
8 18.5.2. IM Metric Round Head Short Square Neck Bolts B 18.2.3.3M, B 18.2.3.4M , B 18.2.3 .SM, B 18.2.3.6M,
2.4 ANSIIASME Standard: 9 B18.5.2. IM , or BI8.5.2.2M, as appropriate.
BI8.5.2 .2M Metric Round Head Square Neck Bolts
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Steel for bolts, screws, and studs shall be m3de by the
S AIlI\U<l/ Book of ASTM Sr01llklntJ.
Vol 01.03. open-hearth, basic-oxygen. or electric-furnace process.
6 AMuoi BooIt: of ASTM Sr01llklntJ.
Vol 0 2.0 5. 4.2 Headillg Practice:
7 AMualBooIt. QfASTM SrllJtdmris.
Vol 15.1)9.
4.2. 1 Methods other than upsctting or extrusion, or both, are
• Annual BooIt. of ASTM Srandtuw.
Vol 0 3.0 2.
9 Availabl e from American National Standards I nstitute, 11 West 42nd Street,
permitted only by special agreemcnt between purchaser and
13th Ploor, Ncw York. NY 10036. producer.
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TABLE 2 Chemical Composition Requirements for Classes 8.B.3 and 10.9.3

Element Composition, %A
A B C 0 E F
Carbon:
Heal analysis _ 0.33--0.40 0.38-0.48 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25 0.20-0.25 0.20-0.25
Product analysis 0.31-0.42 O.3IHJ50 0.1 4-0.26 0.14-0.26 0.16-0.27 0. 19-0.26
Manganese:
Heat analysis 0.90-1.20 0.70-0.90 0.80-1.35 0.40-1.20 0.80-1.00 0.90-1.20
Product analysis 0.86-1.24 0.61-0.93 0.76-1 .39 0.3&-1.24 0.56-1.04 0.86-1.24
Phosphorus:
Heal analysis 0.040 max 0.06-0.12 0.035 max 0.040 max 0.040 mal( 0.040 max
Product analysis 0.045 max 0.06--0.125 0.040 max 0.045 max 0.045 )"nax 0.045 max
- Sij1fu7 ==="
Heal analysis 0.050 max 0.050 max 0.040 max 0.050 max 0.040 max 0.040 max
Product analysis 0.055 max 0.055 max 0.045 max 0.055 max 0.045 max 0.045 max
Silicon:
Heal analysis 0.15-0.35 0.30-0.50 0.15-0.35 0.25-0.50 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35
Product analysis 0.13-0.37 0.25-0.55 0.13-0.37 0.20-0.55 0.13-0.37 0.13-0.37
Copper:
Heal analysis 0.25-0.45 0.21)-0.40 0.20-0.50 0.30-0.50 0.30-0.60 0.20-0.40
Product analysis 0.22-0.48 0.17-0.43 0. 17-0.53 0.27-0.53 0.27-0.63 0.17-0.43
Nickel:
Heal analysis 0.25-0.45 0.50-0.80 0.25-0.50 0.50-0.80 0.30-0.60 0.20-0.40
Product analysis 0.22-0.48 0. 47-0.83 O.22...{1.53 0.47-0.83 0.27-0.63 0.17-0.43
Chromium:
Heal analysis 0,45-0.65 0.50-.-0.75 0.30-0.50 0.50-1.00 0.60-0.90 0.45-0.65
Product analysis 0.42-0.68 0.47-0.83 0.27-0.53 0.45-1.05 0.5S-{).95 0.42-0.68
Vanadium:
Heal analysis 0.020 min
Product analysis 0.010 min
Molybdenum:
Heal analysis 0.06 JTla'< 0. 10 max
Product analysis 0.07 max 0.11 max
Titanium:
Heal analysis 0.05 max
Product analysis
AA. B. C. D. E. and F are types of matertal used for Propeny Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3 boils, screws, and studs. Selaction of a composition shall be at the option of
the product manufacturer except that si~es M20 and larger shall conform to Compositi(m A or B only.

4.2.2 Class 4.6 may be hot or cold headed at the option of
the manufacturer.
4.2.3 Classes 4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 8.8.3, 9.8, 10.9, 10.9.3, and 12.9
bolts and screws in nominal thread diameters up to M20
inclusive with lengths up to 10 times the nominal product size
or 150 mm, whichever is shorter, shall be cold headed, except
that they may be hot headed by special agreement with the
purchaser. Larger diameters and longer lengths may be cold or
hot headed at the option of the manufacturer.
4.3 Threading Practice:
4.3.1 Threads on Class 4.6 bolts and screws and on all
classes of studs may be cut, rolled, or ground at the option of
the manufacturer.
4.3.2 Threads on Classes 4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 8.8.3, 9.8, 10.9.
10.9.3, and 12.9 bolts and screws in nominal thread diameters
up to M20 inclusive, and product lengths up to 150 mm
inclusive, shall be roll threaded, except by special agreement
with the purchaser. Threads of these classes on bolts and
screws larger than M20 or longer than 150 mm or both, may be
rolled, cut, or ground at the option of the manufacturer.
4.4 Heat Treatment:
4.4. 1 Class 4.6 bolts and screws and Classes 4.6, 4.8, and
5.8 studs need not be heat treated.
4.4.2 Classes 4.8 and 5.8 bolts and screws shall be stress
relieved if necessary to assure the soundness of the head 10
shank junction. When stress relieving is specified by the
purchaser, Class 5.8 boilS and screws shall be stress relieved at
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a minimum stress-relief temperature of 470°C. Where higher
stress-relief temperatures are necessary to relieve stresses in
severely upset heads, mechanical requirements shall be agreed
upon between the purchaser and producer.
4.4.3 Classes 8.8, 8.8.3, and 9.8 bolts, screws, and studs
shall be heat treated by quenching in a liquid medium from
above the transfonnation temperature and 'reheating to the
tempering temperature given in Table I.
4.4.4 Classes 10.9, 10.9.3. and 12.9 bolts, screws, and studs
shall be heat treated by quenching in oil from above the
transfonnation temperature and reheating to the tempering
temperature given in Table I.
4.4.5 Tempering-Temperalllre -Audit Test-Thi s test is a
means for checking whether products were tempered at the
specified temperature. The hardness (mean hardness of three
hardness readings) of a bolt, screw, or stud as manufactured
shall be measured. The product shall then be retempered for a
minimum of 30 min per 25 mm of nominal diameter, but not
less than 30 min, at a lemperature 10°C less than the minimum
tempering temperature specified for the property class and
material in Table I. The hardness of the retempered product
shall then be measured. The difference between the hardness of
the product before and after retempering shall not exceed 20
HV points.
4.5 Zinc Coatings, Hot-Dip, and Mechanically Deposited:
4.5.1 When zinc-coated fasteners are required, the pur-
chaser shall specify the zinc coating process, for example, hot
 ~ffiIl F 568M
TABLE 3 Mechanical Requirements for Bolts, Screws, and Studs

Property Nominal Full Size Bolts, Screws, and Studs Machined Test Specimens of Bolts, Screws. Surface Producl Hardness
Class Diameter 01 and Studs Hardness
Prod'" Proof Load'" TensHe Yield Tensile Elonga· Reduct~ Aockwell Rockwell Vickers
Strength. Strength, Strength. l>on, % 30N
MP," MPaB MP, "
Aree,%

L"".
Measurement "".
S'"",,"
Min Min Mm Mm M" M" Min Mu Mm Mu
Method, Method,
MPo MPo
' .6 M5-Ml00 22S
'" 400
<2,
,,," 400
<2,
22 3S
as ... ."."88' .""" '"'" '"
' .8
5.8
M1.6-M16
M5-M24D
310.
380
=-:MO

'" 520
3<0

'" 520 "

10 3S ." '"
220
220

MI6-M72 600 660 53 C23 C,. 'SS 336

""
8.8 830 660 830 35
8.8.3 M16-M36 600 660 830 660
no
830 35 53 023 C,.
C36
'SS 336
'8 M1.6-M16 650
'" 900 900 10
,,
3S
" C" '80 360

10.9 M5-Ml00 830

'" 10" ,<0 ,','""',', 3S 59 C33 C39 3" 38'
10.9.3 M''''''' 830 ,<0 10" ,<0
,'"
3S 59 C33 C39
C"
3"
.,.
38'
12.9'" Ml .6-MIOO
'" 1100
"" 1100 8 3S
.. Proolload and tensile slrength values for full SIle pI'Oducts 01 each property class ale grven in Table 5.
63 C38
'"
B YleId strength Is stress at which a permanent set 01 0.2 '" of gage length occurs.
cYiekl ~ sha. apply nstead of yield strength at 0.2 '" ollset Ior Class 4.6 products.
o Class 5.8 applies on~ 10 boils and screws Mth Ieogths ISO rr.n and shOf1er and to SIOOs 01 all lengths.
E Caution Is advi$ed when considering the use of Class 12.9 bolts, screws, and studs. CapabiliIy oIlhe boil manufacturer, u wel as the anticipaled ~ envirorvnenl,
should be considered . Hi\11 -s1rang\tl products of Class 12.9 require rigid control of heat·treating operations and carefut mon~oring 01 as.qu&nChed hardness. surface
discon 'inu~iel. d&plh of par1ial decarburization. and Irgedotn trom cartltirization . SOme environments may cause stress ()()IT()Si()n CfaCking of nonpIated as well as
elee1roptaled products.

dip, mechanically deposited, or no preference.
4.5.2 When hot-dip is specified, the fas teners shall be zinc
coate d by the hot-dip process in accordance with the require-
ments of Class C of Specification A 153.
4.5.3 When mechanically deposited is specified, the fasten-
ers shall be zinc coated by the mechanical deposition process
in accordance with the requirements of Class 50 of Specifica-
tion B 695.
4.5.4 When no preference is speci fi ed, the supplier may
furn ish e ither a hot dip zinc coating in accordance with
Specification A 153, Class C, or a mechanically deposited zi nc
coati ng in accordance with Specification B 695, Class 50. All
components of mating fasteners (for example. bolts, nuts, and
washers) shall be coated by the same zinc coating process, and
the suppliers option is limited to o ne process per item with no
mixed processes in a lot.
4.6 Boits, screws, and studs of Classes 10.9 and 12.9 should
not be hot-dip zinc-coated.
Non; I- Research conducted on boilS with properties eq uivalent to
Class 10.9 indi cated that hydrogen-stress corrosion cracking may occur in
hot-d ip zi nc-cooted fasteners of Classes 10.9 and 12.9.
5. Chem ical Composition
5. 1 For :Ill classes except 8.8.3 and 10.9.3, the boilS, screws,
and studs shall confonn to the chem ical composition specified
in Table I.
5.2 Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3:
5.2. 1 Si7.es M20 and smaller shall confornl to anyone of the
compositions (A, B. C. D. E. or F) specified in Table 2, at the
suppliers option.
5.2.2 Sii'.cs larger than M20 shall conform to Compositions
A or B specified in Table 2. at the suppliers option.
5.2.3 Sec Guide G 101 for methods of estimation corrosion
resistance of low alloy steel s.
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5.3 Materi al analyses may be made by the purchaser from
fini shed products representing each 101. The chemical compo-
sition thus determined shall conform to the require ments
speci fi ed for the product analysis in Table I and Table 2.
5.4 Use of heats of steel to which bismuth, selenium,
tellurium, o r lead has been intentionally added shall not be
permitted.
5.5 Chemical analyses shall be performed in accordance
with Test Methods A 751.
6. Mecha nical Pro perties
6. I Bolts. screws, and studs shall be tested in accordance
with the mechanical testing requirements for the applicable
type. property class, size, and length of product as specified in
Table 4, and shall meet the mechanical requirements specified
for that product in Tables 3-5.
6.2 For prod ucts on which both hardness and tension tests
are perfomled, acceptance based on tensi le requirements shall
take precedence over low readings of hardness tests.
7. Workmanship
7.1 Surface di scontinuity limits shall be in accordance with
Specification F 788fF 788M.
8. Number of Tests a nd ReteslS
8. 1 The require ments of this speci fi cation shall be met in
continuous mass production for stock; the manufacturer shall
inspect to ensure that the product conforms to the specified
requirements. Additional tests of individual shipments of
product are not ordinarily required. Individual heats of steel are
not identified in the fini shed product.
8.2 When specified in the order. the manufacturer shall
furni sh a test report certified to be the last completed set of
mechanical tests for each stock size in each shipment.
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TABLE 4 Mechanical Testing Requirements 'or Bolts, Screws, and Studs"

..........
, ~,:.

,- -
W_
Speofied MiI ests Conc>.l<::ted lIsi1o;l Fu e51$ CMducted usng M&chine<l
~
- .... ,-
Soze PmcIuCts Test~

....
~.,. ~<

... .
Sll""llt~ of
,

-'
,,~ ~,,~ Length 01 Product"
""
0 ..,
""" ,- ,""" ,,,,,,m ,;,,;,;
,
- -- ''''
T _ S)kN
Mu
'" ""'" ,."""
MU ~

short IMgIh bolts ....,

~
• • leSS than ..
• • •
, speciallIead
~.
~ts aM
• • • • • •
, bolts _ ~ews with M . 0 ~5(l and less x to 80 or 200 mm. • • 0 • ,
"""

_ OfIle.'<. ~_S wt'ic:Ili:rvef Is g!""tfiL - ~

~
noepIltems 1 _ 2
<Ne(
_
80 or 200 rrrn.
is9"eate<
• • 0 •
tm>JgI'I arI(l incI
,.,~

CWer 300 mm
•• - •• 0 ,, ,, ,, ,, ,,
0
0 .... 450
. ~-
• 0 'SO _ less x to BD 0/ 200 mm, • • 0 •
, , ,
.. bolts and SCfeWS except
~ems 1. 2. 8/Id 3 w1ictleveris17eal(lr
0""'" SO or 200 mm. • • 0 , ,
, , , ,
" " "

O\Ier 450
~isgreatll<
x arod Iorger • • 0 """
,
, shon \etlgth studs
• • less "'IJl • • • • "-
• .. 5(WS excepl item 5 0 450 aroj less "1080 «200 ....... • • 0 •
whicJ\e\'er is greater
IM!f 80 or 200 mm,
• • 0 , , , ,
,
whichever is gealer
• • , , , ,. , ,
-'" .~-
0
3.2.'
" '". ,.
THIS to Ill!! cor.du<;led i\...:x;aoar« with the IctowIng paryaph

•
01 Method F 606M:
,
• aenotes a mandatory test. For eact'I product all manda ory tests (e ) shall be per1e<med.
all tests _
"
· ... acldilion either " tests """"'00. A (WI'Iich. a PI"Y r..-size
to ~)
od a (wfliCII aM 10 madw>e<I t~ !;)eCi'nens) $lid be perIom>ed. 0 denotes tests 10 be pertormeod when specfficaty requo-e<I on the ............ ~ and
_.
pun:;IWe 0<'\1eI', In c:ase IIt!;>InI1Ion i$ necessary. A teslS"'" prooIlOad test shall boo penamed. Leadets (... ) indicate teStS II'Iat are no! required .
.. 0 equals ...,..,...... _Ier 01 produCt x equals the mnimum lengtr'l ot prM.Jct subje<;t 1(> te<'$ie tHting. V_ of " ere as !QIows:
NoninaI ProduI;t Oiamete< x. mm
MS 12

'"
MO
1.110
"
"
25
M12 30
M14 35
M!6 40
M20 ~5
M2. and !arg« 3D

c Su1_ lW_a ' aqJI'emen1S appty only to Prope<ty Classes 8.8. 8.8.3. 9.8. 10.9. 10.9.3. and 12.9
a T........ test wedge angles are specified iI"I Tat:le 6. •
~ Special heaCI bOltS and screws are _ wi1I\ special C>:IIlfiglxaliDnl a witI1 cHIad heads wI"Iid"I are weaI<et than !he 1tlreadeO $$C1ion.

8.3 When testing of a specific lot is specified on the 10. Inspection

purchase order, a lot, for purposes of selecting test samples,
shall consist of all products of one type, that is, bolts, screws,
or studs having the same nominal diameter, length. and
property class, offered for inspection at one time. Unless
otherwise specified, the number of tesLS for each specified
property shall be as follows:
Number of Places in Lot Number 01 Samples
800 and less
over 800 to 8 000. incl
over 8 000 to 22 000. iflC!
over 22 000
8.4 If any test specimen shows defective machining, it may
be discarded and another specimen substituted.
9. Test Methods
9.1 Boits, screws, and studs shall be tested in accordance
with the methods described in Test Methods F 606M, with
tension test wedge angles as speci fi ed in Table 6.
10. 1 If the inspection described in 10.2 is required by the
purchaser. it shall be speci fied in the inquiry, order, or contract.
10.2 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have
free entry to all parts of the manufacturer's works that concern
the manufacture of the material ordered. The manufacturer
shall afford the inspeclOr all reasonable faci lities to satisfy the
inspector that the material is being furn ished in accordance
, with this specification. All tests and inspection shall be made
2
prior to shipment, and shall be so conducted as not to interfere
,
3
unnecessarily with the operation of the work.
11. Responsibility
11. 1 The party responsible for the fastener shall be the
organization that supplies the fas tener to the purchaser and
certifies that the fastener was manufactured, sampled, tested
and inspected in accordance with this specification and mects
all of its requi rements.
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 TABLE 5 Proof Load and Ten sile Strength Values, kN"

p.-.
Nominal

Diameter and
Thread Phc:h
Stress
Area,e

, ,
C~ss

ProoILoad c
'"'"' M",,,,, Melhod

.,.
4,6
T_ile
Strenglh.
min
p"""
, ,
M"""
C~ss

Lood

Method

M'
4.8
T.....
""",""
mlo

0.53
,
Class 5.8
ProoILoad

,
Method Method

,.
,-, p"""
~:""'.
m"

,.
Lood

M"',' ' M."",

,.
,
-,
Class 8.8 and 8.8.3

~:""'.
min
p"""
C~ss 9.8

Lood

, M",,,,,
M"""
0.83
,
0.91
Tensile
Strsngth,
mlo

1.14
p"""
,
1""""
""" ,
,,>Od
ii
Classes 10.~ andl0.9.3
T.....
Strength,
min

.
p"""
""'"
Class 12.9

,."
,
, 1"''''''
Tensile
Strength,
min

,..""....
Ml .6 x 0.35 1.27 " 0.39 " " "
, 1.40 "55
M2 x 0,4 2.07 ,. 0." 0.70 0.87 ,. ,. " "35 1.49 "86 ,. ,. 2.01 2.28 ' .53
M2.5 x 0.45 1.15 1.42 ,. '.20 , .« 3.05 .... 3.73 4.14
'.39
....
"05 ,. "
1.43 X 0.5 5.03 "56 1.71 2.11 " 3.27 ' .62 4.53 ... 553 6.14
M3.5 x 0.6 6.78 "
.,
,,,
2.10 2.31 ' .85
3.89
,.
,.
,.
,.
.,
,.
"
.,
4.41
5.71 6.32
6.10
7.90
,.
,. ,.
,. 6.58 7.13
9.68
' .27
10.7
.,.,"" ' .52
1.44 x 0.7 8.78 ' .99 ,. .,
" "
M5 x 0.8 14.2 ' .20 3.41 5.68 ...0 5,96 5.96 7." 9.23 10.2 12.8 11 .8 13.3 14.8 13.8 15.6 17.3
,." 5" "
1.46 x 1
1.48 x 1.25
Ml0 x 1.5
M12 x 1.75
20.'
36,'
58,0
",'
'.52
8.24
13. 1
19.0
' .82
8.78
13.9
20.'
14.6
23.'
33.7
6.23
11.3
18.0
26.'
12.4
19.7
28,7
8.44
15.4

. ,'
24.4
35,'
7"
13.9
22.0
32.0
• .«
15.4
24.4

...,
35.'
10.5
19.0
".,
43.8
,.
,.
,.
"
,.
,.
,.
,.
13.1
23.8
37.7
5<.
14.5
26.4
41.8
".7
18.1
32.9
52,'
75.9
.
" ,'.. "" ...5 ...
16.7

70.0
".
18.9

'" ,
79>
1
20,9

87. 7
170
19,5
35.5
56.'
81 .8
22,1
40.3
63.'
92.7
""
24.5
« .7
70.8

M14 x 2
'" 25.9 27.6 " .0
62.'
35.7
"..
39,' " .7 59 .8
"., ". 203
74.8 62.'
m '" 95.5
'" '" '"
MI6 x 2 35,' 37.7 48.7 65,9 59.7 65.9 81.6 "0
',." '" '" '"
"0
''"" 270'" '"
.
"7
255
'51 '"
,. 203 299
93.0
""
93.1 '27
'" '"
1.420 x 2.5 55.' 58.' ., ,.
"5 " "

,.,
'51 ,. ,.

'" , '" '" '"

,. ,. ,. ,. ,.
" ..
M22 x 2.5" 303 "
., " '82 200 " "
M24 X 3
M27 X 3"
353

'"56' '26
" ,7
'" ,.
,.
,. "
,. ,.
21'
275
233
303
'"
,.
"

'"
293

'" m
332
sa,
367
'" '"
388
,.
" " "
". " "
'1 7
'TO
. '"
,.

...'"
527
1.430 x 3.5 "5 "
,. 337
'" '" 997

. '"
,. ,. 67. 67. 763 85<J .99
'". ~
327
1.436 x 4
'" '" '96 " " " " 0 "
"'530
1.442 x 4.5
"" . 5
"20
1470
252

'"
,,7
269

.,
353 568
.,
"
,.
,.
,.
,.
,.
,. "
., ,. , .,
,.
,.
"
, . "
"
...
930

,'''' "
'050

1910 2110
'090
'''0
1970
'230
1790
'620
2230
1370

'''0 "
.
M56 x 5.5 2030 "7 .17 ,. ,.
ill " " U1
M64 x 6
1.472 x 6
2660
"
603
779 830 ,,.,
1070
"
,.
,.
,.
.,
., "
,. ,.
, . " '600
3360
2850
,."
mo
3270
'220
g:
;:
17" ., . ,.
on
... ,. ,. ,. ,. , 4210 5290
Mao X6
MOO ' 6
Ml00 x 8
""
5590
6990
'260
1570
""
, '800
'''0 22" ,.
"
"
"
"
,.
"
,.
"
,.
,.
"
"
"
"
,.

"
.,

"
"
"
,. "20
6780
6150
"90
6820
85"
"
"Prool toads and tenslle strengths are compuled by multiplying the stresses given in Table 3 by the strass area 01 the thread.
SStress area. nvn" _ 0.7854 (0 - 0.9382 P}2. where 0 _ nominal procIucI size. mm, and P - Ihread pitch. mm.
Cproof load . Method 1, 1$ the length measurement method as described .., 3.2.3 of Test Melhods F 606. Ptoof load, Method 2, is the yi&Id strenglh method as described '" 3.2.5 01 Test Methods F 606.
"M22 and 1.427 are standard sizes tor hlgh·strength structurel bolts only as COYefed in Specilicalions A 325M and A 49OM.
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TABLE 6 Tension Test Wedge Angle

Property Class NominaJ Product Wedge Angle,·

Diameter, (0)
He x boils end screws threaded I D or closer to underside 01 head 4.6, 4.8, 5.8 through M24 10

8.8, 8.B.3, 9.S, 10.9 , 10.9.3

ov.r M24
through M20
••
over M20 •
HeK boils and screws with unlhfeaded IEtngIh greater than 1D 4,6, 4.S, 5.B, B.8, B.B.3, 9.B, 10.9, 10,9,3 _M>' 10

Hex bolts and screws threaded 2D or closer 10 uncIersltle 01 head 12.9 .,

over M24
•
•
Hex boils aod screws with unthreaded length grelter than 20 12.9 IhroughM20
over M20 ••
Hex flange screws 5.8. 9.8, 10.9
'" •
'" through M20
over M20 ••
12. Product Marking closest periphery of the head. Markings may be e ither raised or
12.1 BoilS and Screws: depressed at the option of the manufacturer. Alternatively, for
12. 1.1 Bolts and screws of nominal thread diameters hex head products. the markings may be indented on the side
smaller than M5 need not be marked. Additionally, slotted and of the head with the base of the property class symbols
recessed screws of nominal thread diameters M5 and larger posi tioned toward the bearing surface.
need not be marked. 12. 1. 5 Metric bolts and screws shall not be marked with
12.1.2 Bolts and screws, except those covered in 12,1.1 , radial line symbols.
shall be marked permancmly and clearly to identify the 12.2 Slllds:
propert y class and the manufacturer. The property class sym· 12.2. 1 Studs shall be marked permanently and clearly 10
bols shall be as given in Table 7. The manufacturer's identifi· identify Ihe property class. The property class symbols and
cation symbol shall be of his design. sizes to be marked shall be as given in Table 7.
12.1.3 For Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3. the manufacturer may 12.2.2 Markings shall be located on the extreme end of the
add other distinguishing marks indicating that the bolt or screw stud and may be raised or depressed at the option of the
is atmospheric corrosion resistant and of a weathering grade of manufacturer. For studs with an interference·fit thread, the
steel. markings shall be located on the nut end.
12. 1.4 Markings shall be located on the top of the head with 12.2.3 When ordered by the purchaser, studs shall be
the base of the property class symbols positioned toward the marked on both ends.
13, Packaging and Package Marking
TABL.E 7 Property Class Identification Symbols 13. 1 Packaging:
13. 1.1 Unless otherwise specified, packaging shall be in
IcIent~ic&tioo Symbol accordance with Practice D 395 1.
Specification SpecificaliOf1 Other BoIls 13. 1.2 When special paCkaging requirements are required,
_C"" A32SM A<"'" "" ""'"' .... ""m
S"""

"""
•
"""
• ••
"'"
"""'"' "" ""
,,'"
• """
... they shall be defined at the time of the inquiry and o rder.
13.2 Package Marking:
13.2. 1 Each shipping unit shall include or be plainly marked

•••• • • ••••••
'.6 • with the following information:
••• • •
5.' • • 5.' • • 5' 13.2. 1.1 ASTM designation and type,
13.2. 1.2 Size,
8.8 8
8.8.3
SS
.53
•
• •••
8.8.3
•
•
•
• •••
8.8.3
13.2.1.3 Name and brand or trademark of the manufacturer,
9.8 8 • • 9.' • • 9.' 13.2.1.4 Number of pieces,
13.2.1.5 Purchase order number, and
10.98 • 'OS 10.9 • 0 10.9
13.2.1.6 Country of origin.
10.9.3 • "53 10.9.3 • • 10.9.3
12.9 • • 12.9 • • 12.9
14. Keywords
.. Not applicable.
8 Products made oIlow-carbon maneoai1e ' IeeI shsll be additionally marked by 14. 1 alloy steel: bolts: carbon steel; metric; screws: steel;
undet1ir11ng !he property class symbol. structural ; weathering steel

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APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Info rm utlon)

XI. CONVERSION GUIDA NCE

X 1.1 For guidance purposes o nly, to assist designers and
purc hasers in the selection of a property class, the following
conversion guidance is provided:
X 1.1.1 Class 4.6 mechanical properties are approximately
equi valent to those of Specification A 307, Grade A.
X l . I.2 Class 8.8 mechanical properties are approximately
equivalent to those of Specification A 449, and Specifi cation
A 325, Types I and 2.
X 1.1 .3 C lass 8.8.3 mechanical properties are approximately
equivalent to those of Specification A 325. Type 3.
X I.I.4 Class 9.8 mechanical properties are approximately
9 % higher than those of Specification A 449.
X 1. 1.5 Class 10.9 mechanical properties are approximately
equivalent to those of Specifica tion A 354, Grade BD and
Specification A 490, Types 1 and 2.
X I.I .6 Class 10.9.3 mechanical properties are approx.i-
mately equi valent to those of Specifi cation A 490, Type 3.
X 1. 1.7 Class 12.9 mechanical properties are approximately
equal to those of Specifi cation A 574.
X 1.2 Class 9.8 is applicable to fasteners of nominal thread
diameters M 16 and smaller; Class 8.8 is applicable to fas teners
larger than M 16, except for Specifi cation A 325M bolts where
M 16 and larger bolt diameters are Class 8.8.

Xl . SIGNIFICANCE OF PROPERTY CLASS DESIGNATION

X2.1 Property classes are designated by numbers where
increasing numbers generally represent increasing tensi le
strengths. The designation symbol has the following signi fi-
cance:
X2.1.1 The one or two numerals preceding the firs t decimal
point approximates VII:OO of the minimum tensile strength in
M Pa.
X2.1 .2 The numeral follow ing the first decimal point ap-
proximates lfio of the ratio, expressed as a percentage, between
minim um yield stress and minimum tensi le strength.
X2. 1.3 The numeral 3, followi ng the second decimal point,
is an indicator Iha! the material has atmospheric corrosion
resistance and weathering c haracteristics comparable to steels
covered in Specification A 588/A 588M.

SUMMAR Y OF CHANGES

This section identifi es the location of selected changes to this standard that have been incorporated since the
_95 c1 issue. For the convenience of the user, Committee F- 16 has highlighted those changes that may impact the
use of this standard. This section may also include descriptions of the changes or reasons for the changes, or both.

(I ) Revised 5.2 and Table 2. Note A, to require sizes larger

than M20 conform to Compositio n A o r B only.

11Ie Americ.tn Society for Testing and Ma~1s takes no po$ition raspectjnp the validity of any pa!fIfl! rights assertoo .in conn6C1ion
with eny item mentioned in this stand8td. Users 01 this standatd Ire expressly edvised Ihllt de!ermillation of Ihe va/ktily 01 any such
patenl righlS, and the risk of Infringement of such righlS, ere enb'rely lheir own responsibility,

This standatd Is subjecllo revision at any tin!fI by !he responsible IBChnIceI commitree and must be rel'ieMid - r y five years and
It noI revrs.d, either reapproved Of wilhdrawn, Yourcomments IIrll invited either !ex rerision 01 this slandatd Of for additiooeJ standards
end should bfJ eddressed 10 ASTM Headqvart9fr, Your comt7WMlS will ffICfIiW careful ~Iion ala meellng of the respon$ibIfI
IBdmical committ66, which you may at/end, If you feeltha! your commenlS haWJ noI ~ived e fair hearing you should make your
views known to the ASTM Committee on Stendards, lOO Berr Harbor DriWJ, West Conshohoclcen, PA 19428,

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