Thread Tables

June 28, 2023 Post a Comment

Thread tables

There are three standard thread series in the Unified screw thread system that are highly important for fasteners: UNC (coarse), UNF (fine), and 8-UN (8 thread).

What is a #8 thread size?

Basic Dimensions for Coarse Thread Series Parts (UNC/UNRC)
(measured in inches)
#5	0.125	40
#6	0.138	32
#8	0.164	32

What are standard thread sizes?

Coarse Thread Series – UNC
Nominal Size and Threads Per In.	Basic Pitch Dia.	Tensile Stress Area
³⁄₈ – 16	0.3344	0.0775
⁷⁄₁₆ – 14	0.3911	0.1063
¹⁄₂ – 13	0.45	0.1419

What is standard M10 thread?

If the size is M10 x 25, that would mean that the diameter is 10 mm. Since there is no thread pitch listed, the fastener is assumed to have a coarse thread. The 25 indicated a length of 25 mm. A matching nut would be labeled M10, which also doesn't require a thread pitch since it's a course thread fastener.

What is the most common thread?

Getting the Types of Threads You Need Given that the most common thread type is the UN/UNF thread type, you may become more familiar with this kind of thread type. Although, there are six common types that you should be able to identify and differentiate between.

How do I identify a thread type?

To identify whether the thread is tapered or parallel, look at the diameter of your thread. If the thread diameter gets thinner towards the end, you are looking at a tapered thread. On the contrary, if the thread diameter is the same at the top and the bottom of the thread, you have the parallel thread.

How do I measure thread size?

Use a caliper to measure the nominal male or female thread press to crest diameter on the first

Are M10 and 3/8 the same?

That said, they are very close, the 3/8" bolt is about 0.019" smaller and the pitch's are very close so the 3/8 -16 bolt will thread in the 10mm x 1.5 but the 10 x 1.5 bolt will not fit the 3/8 but..

How do you read thread sizes?

Thread sizes are given in nominal sizes, not in the actual measurement. The exact measurement is slightly below the named or nominal size. For example, a 6mm bolt may measure 5.8mm or 5.9mm, but it is called 6mm bolt. It is also common to use “M” before the bolt size, such as M6 for a 6mm bolt.

What are the two most common thread forms?

The most common thread types are the inch-based Unified coarse / fine (UNC/UNF) and metric coarse / fine.

What does NC stand for in threads?

US Standard Threads are measured in TPI (Threads per Inch). They are measured by finding the number of thread crests in 1" of threads. They are separated into Coarse (NC, National Coarse) and Fine (NF, National Fine) threads.

What size is 20 threads per inch?

Threads per Inch	Pitch (inches)	Pitch (mm)
20	0.0500	1.270
18	0.0556	1.411
16	0.0625	1.588
14	0.0714	1.814

Is M10 a 10mm?

Steel bolt with M10 metric thread. Metric threads are designated with a capital M plus an indication to their nominal outer diameter and their pitch: This bolt is M10 x 1.5 - which means the outside diameter is 10mm and the threads are 1.5mm apart (the most common thread pitch for M10).

What is M8 thread size?

The defined diameter of metric bolts is actually slightly larger than the actual diameter of the bolt shaft. So an M8 bolt would have a shaft diameter that's slightly under 8mm which means that the bolt should fit through an 8mm hole.

What does M5 mean?

Bolts and nuts described as M5 means they are bolts or nuts with threaded 5 mm bodies. Additional numbers in the description indicate thread pitch and length. The M series metric fasteners have standardized pitches and diameters and head wrench sizes.

What does 2B mean on a thread?

UNF 2B. Unified National Fine Screw thread. Class 2 fit - normal clearance, whereas Class 1 is loose and 3 is most precise. B stands for internal thread (as in a nut), and A is for external (as on a bolt)

What is thick thread called?

Tapestry Yarn/ Persian Yarn Tapestry yarn is a soft thick yarn that is best used on canvas and other heavy material – this is also used for needlepoint projects, crewelwork.

What does 2A and 2B mean for threads?

Classes 2A and 2B are by far the most popular thread classes specified for inch series mechanical fasteners. Close to 90 percent of all commercial and industrial fasteners produced in North America have this class of thread fit. Class 2A external threads have an allowance, Class 2B internal threads do not.

What does SAE thread stand for?

What is SAE thread? SAE stands for the Society of Automotive Engineers. SAE fittings are mostly used in refrigeration, automotive piping systems and other low-pressure applications. It's common for copper tubes to be used with SAE threads.