Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values

TS1671
TS1671-UN-01MAY03


Bolt or Screw Size

SAE Grade 11

SAE Grade 22

SAE Grade 5, 5.1 or 5.2

SAE Grade 8 or 8.2

Hex Head3

Flange Head4

Hex Head3

Flange Head4

Hex Head3

Flange Head4

Hex Head3

Flange Head4

 

N·m

lb·in

N·m

lb·in

N·m

lb·in

N·m

lb·in

N·m

lb·in

N·m

lb·in

N·m

lb·in

N·m

lb·in

1/4

3.1

27.3

3.2

28.4

5.1

45.5

5.3

47.3

7.9

70.2

8.3

73.1

11.2

99.2

11.6

103

   

N·m

lb·ft

N·m

lb·ft

5/16

6.1

54.1

6.5

57.7

10.2

90.2

10.9

96.2

15.7

139

16.8

149

22.2

16.4

23.7

17.5

   

N·m

lb·ft

N·m

lb·ft

 

3/8

10.5

93.6

11.5

102

17.6

156

19.2

170

27.3

20.1

29.7

21.9

38.5

28.4

41.9

30.9

       

N·m

lb·ft

N·m

lb·ft

 

7/16

16.7

148

18.4

163

27.8

20.5

30.6

22.6

43

31.7

47.3

34.9

60.6

44.7

66.8

49.3

 

N·m

lb·ft

N·m

lb·ft

 

1/2

25.9

19.1

28.2

20.8

43.1

31.8

47

34.7

66.6

49.1

72.8

53.7

94

69.3

103

75.8

9/16

36.7

27.1

40.5

29.9

61.1

45.1

67.5

49.8

94.6

69.8

104

77

134

98.5

148

109

5/8

51

37.6

55.9

41.2

85

62.7

93.1

68.7

131

96.9

144

106

186

137

203

150

3/4

89.5

66

98

72.3

149

110

164

121

230

170

252

186

325

240

357

263

7/8

144

106

157

116

144

106

157

116

370

273

405

299

522

385

572

422

1

216

159

236

174

216

159

236

174

556

410

609

449

785

579

860

634

1-1/8

305

225

335

247

305

225

335

247

685

505

751

554

1110

819

1218

898

1-1/4

427

315

469

346

427

315

469

346

957

706

1051

775

1552

1145

1703

1256

1-3/8

564

416

618

456

564

416

618

456

1264

932

1386

1022

2050

1512

2248

1658

1-1/2

743

548

815

601

743

548

815

601

1665

1228

1826

1347

2699

1991

2962

2185

The nominal torque values listed are for general use only with the assumed wrenching accuracy of 20%, such as a manual torque wrench.

DO NOT use these values if a different torque value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application.

For lock nuts, for stainless steel fasteners, or for nuts on U-bolts, see the tightening instructions for the specific application.

Replace fasteners with the same or higher property class. If higher property class fasteners are used, tighten these to the strength of the original.

  • Make sure that fastener threads are clean.
  • Apply a thin coat of Hy-Gard™ or equivalent oil under the head and on the threads of the fastener, as shown in the following image.
  • Be conservative with the amount of oil to reduce the potential for hydraulic lockup in blind holes due to excessive oil.
  • Properly start thread engagement.

TS1741
TS1741-UN-22MAY18

1 Grade 1 applies for hex cap screws over 6 in (152 mm) long, and for all other types of bolts and screws of any length.
2 Grade 2 applies for hex cap screws (not hex bolts) up to 6 in (152 mm) long.
3 Hex head column values are valid for ISO 4014 and ISO 4017 hex head, ISO 4162 hex socket head, and ISO 4032 hex nuts.
4 Hex flange column values are valid for ASME B18.2.3.9M, ISO 4161, or EN 1665 hex flange products.

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