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Diameter/Decimal/Metric Chart for Small Diameters

Gauge or Diameter

Decimal (in)

mm

Metric Conversion Chart Strengths

No. 0000

0.021

.53

No. 000

0.034

.86

No. 00

0.047

1.19

No. 0

1.524

No. 1

0.073

1.854

No. 2

0.086

2.184

No. 3

0.099

2.515

No. 4

0.112

2.845

No. 5

0.125

3.175

No. 6

0.138

3.505

No. 8

0.164

4.166

No. 10

0.190

4.826

No. 12

0.216

5.484

Fastener Conversion Chart

Inch Equivalent

Metric Size-Pitch
ISO and IFI Rec.

UNC

UNF

1 - 64

1 - 72

M2 x 0.4

3 - 48

3 - 56

M2.5 x 0.45

4 - 40

4 - 48

M3 x .05

6 - 32

6 - 40

M3.5 x .06

8 - 32

8 - 36

M4 x .07

10 - 24

10 - 32

M5 x .08

1/4 - 20

1/4 - 28

M6 x 1

5/16 -18

5/16 - 24

M8 x 1.25

3/8 -16

3/8 - 24

M10 x 1.5

7/16 -14

7/16 - 20

M12 x 1.75

1/2 - 13

1/2 - 20

M14 x 2

5/8 - 11

5/8 - 18

M18 x 2

3/4 - 10

3/4 - 16

M20 x 2.5

1 - 8

1-12

M24 x 3

1-1/4 - 7

1-1/8 - 12

M30 x 3.5

1-1/2 - 6

1-1/4 - 12

M36 x 4

Approximate Equivalency Chart Metric/US
Roughly Equivalent US Bolt Materials

Metric
Nut Class

SAE J429
Normally Used

Grades

ASTM Grades

4.6

4 or 5

1

A306, Grade A

4.8

4 or 5

2

.

5.8

5

2

.

8.8

8

5

A325, A449

9.8

9

5+

A193, B7 and B16

10.9

10 or 12

8

A490, A354, Grade 8D

12.9

10 or 12

.

A540; B21 through B24

Common DIN Numbers for Metric Fasteners

DIN

Hex Capscrews

931

Coarse thread pitch partially threaded (specify grade)

933

Coarse thread pitch fully threaded (specify grade)

930

Fine thread pitch partially threaded (specify grade)

961

Fine thread pitch fully threaded (specify grade)

DIN

Nuts

934

Hex nuts (specify pitch and class)

985

Nylon insert locknuts (specify pitch and class)

980V

All metal locknuts (specify pitch and class)

DIN

Washers

125

Flatwashers

127

Lockwashers

DIN

Socket Products

912

Socket head capscrews (normally GR 12.9 and coarse thread)

7991

Flat head socket capscrews (normally GR 12.9 and coarse thread)

916

Socket setscrews (normally GR 12.9 and coarse thread)

DIN

Machine Screws

7985

Pan head Phillips drive zinc plated

965

Flat head Phillips drive zinc plated

DIN

Threaded Rod

975

All threaded rod (normally 1 meter lengths, specify grade and pitch)