Screw / Bolt Size Chart

Metric (M) thread pitch, spanner, drill + inch equivalent

Metric bolt chart (KS/ISO)
SizePitch(mm)Spanner(mm)Tap drill(mm)Inch approx
M30.55.52.5β€”
M40.773.3#8
M50.884.2#10
M61.0105.01/4"
M81.25136.85/16"
M101.5178.53/8"
M121.751910.21/2"
M142.02212.09/16"
M162.02414.05/8"
M202.53017.53/4"
β€» Coarse-thread pitch. Spanner across-flats for standard hex bolts (varies by maker). Inch equivalents are nearest-diameter, not fully interchangeable.
FAQ
What spanner for an M6 bolt?
A standard M6 hex bolt uses a 10mm spanner; M8=13mm, M10=17mm.
What is M6 in inches?
Nearest diameter is 1/4", though pitch differs so it is not fully compatible.
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Metric Screw & Bolt Sizes

Metric threads are written as M plus the nominal diameter in mm (M6 = 6mm). Coarse pitches are M6=1.0, M8=1.25, M10=1.5mm. The chart lists spanner across-flats, tap-drill diameter and the nearest inch size.

Metric vs inch

Metric and inch (UNC/UNF) threads use different pitch systems, so similar diameters are not fully interchangeable.

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