Standard Socket Head Cap Screw Dimensions (Alloy & Stainless Steel) ASME B18.3-2003 | |||||||||||||
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Basic Screw Diameter Click on the size to shop products |
Body Diameter (D) | Head Diameter (A) | Head Height (H) | Top Chamfer or Radius (C) | Hex Socket Size (J) | Fillet Juncture Diameter at Bearing Surface (F) | Key Engage-ment (T) | Wall Thick-ness (G) | Bottom Chamfer or Radius (K) | ||||
Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Nom | Max | Min | Min | Min | Max | |
0 | 0.0600 | 0.0568 | 0.096 | 0.091 | 0.060 | 0.057 | 0.004 | 0.050 | 0.074 | 0.062 | 0.025 | 0.020 | 0.007 |
1 | 0.0730 | 0.0695 | 0.118 | 0.112 | 0.073 | 0.070 | 0.005 | 1/16 | 0.087 | 0.075 | 0.031 | 0.025 | 0.007 |
2 | 0.0860 | 0.0822 | 0.140 | 0.134 | 0.086 | 0.083 | 0.008 | 5/64 | 0.102 | 0.090 | 0.038 | 0.029 | 0.007 |
3 | 0.0990 | 0.0949 | 0.161 | 0.154 | 0.099 | 0.095 | 0.008 | 5/64 | 0.115 | 0.102 | 0.044 | 0.034 | 0.007 |
4 | 0.1120 | 0.1075 | 0.183 | 0.176 | 0.112 | 0.108 | 0.009 | 3/32 | 0.130 | 0.117 | 0.051 | 0.038 | 0.008 |
5 | 0.1250 | 0.1202 | 0.205 | 0.198 | 0.125 | 0.121 | 0.012 | 3/32 | 0.145 | 0.132 | 0.057 | 0.043 | 0.008 |
6 | 0.1380 | 0.1329 | 0.226 | 0.218 | 0.138 | 0.134 | 0.013 | 7/64 | 0.158 | 0.144 | 0.064 | 0.047 | 0.008 |
8 | 0.1640 | 0.1585 | 0.270 | 0.262 | 0.164 | 0.159 | 0.014 | 9/64 | 0.188 | 0.172 | 0.077 | 0.056 | 0.008 |
10 | 0.1900 | 0.1840 | 0.312 | 0.303 | 0.190 | 0.185 | 0.018 | 5/32 | 0.218 | 0.202 | 0.090 | 0.065 | 0.008 |
1/4 | 0.2500 | 0.2435 | 0.375 | 0.365 | 0.250 | 0.244 | 0.025 | 3/16 | 0.278 | 0.261 | 0.120 | 0.095 | 0.010 |
5/16 | 0.3125 | 0.3053 | 0.469 | 0.457 | 0.312 | 0.306 | 0.033 | 1/4 | 0.347 | 0.329 | 0.151 | 0.119 | 0.010 |
3/8 | 0.3750 | 0.3678 | 0.562 | 0.550 | 0.375 | 0.368 | 0.040 | 5/16 | 0.415 | 0.397 | 0.182 | 0.143 | 0.010 |
7/16 | 0.4375 | 0.4294 | 0.656 | 0.642 | 0.438 | 0.430 | 0.047 | 3/8 | 0.484 | 0.465 | 0.213 | 0.166 | 0.015 |
1/2 | 0.5000 | 0.4919 | 0.750 | 0.735 | 0.500 | 0.492 | 0.055 | 3/8 | 0.552 | 0.531 | 0.245 | 0.190 | 0.015 |
5/8 | 0.6250 | 0.6163 | 0.938 | 0.921 | 0.625 | 0.616 | 0.070 | 1/2 | 0.689 | 0.664 | 0.307 | 0.238 | 0.015 |
3/4 | 0.7500 | 0.7406 | 1.125 | 1.107 | 0.750 | 0.740 | 0.085 | 5/8 | 0.828 | 0.800 | 0.370 | 0.285 | 0.015 |
7/8 | 0.8750 | 0.8647 | 1.312 | 1.293 | 0.875 | 0.864 | 0.100 | 3/4 | 0.963 | 0.932 | 0.432 | 0.333 | 0.020 |
1 | 1.0000 | 0.9886 | 1.500 | 1.479 | 1.000 | 0.988 | 0.114 | 3/4 | 1.100 | 1.068 | 0.495 | 0.380 | 0.020 |
1-1/4 | 1.2500 | 1.2336 | 1.875 | 1.852 | 1.250 | 1.236 | 0.144 | 7/8 | 1.370 | 1.333 | 0.620 | 0.475 | 0.020 |
1-1/2 | 1.5000 | 1.4818 | 2.250 | 2.224 | 1.500 | 1.485 | 0.176 | 1 | 1.640 | 1.601 | 0.745 | 0.570 | 0.020 |
Socket Cap Screws : Nominal Thread Length | |||||||
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Tolerance on Length |
Nominal Screw Size |
Nominal Screw Length | |||||
Up to 1" | Over 1" - 2-1/2" | Over 2-1/2" - 6" | Over 4" - 6" | ||||
0 thru 3/8 | -.03 | -.04 | -.06 | -.12 | |||
7/16 thru 3/4 | -.03 | -.06 | -.08 | -.12 | |||
7/8 thru 1-1/2 | -.05 | -.10 | -.14 | -.20 |
Mechanical Properties of Socket Cap Screws - Alloy and Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||||
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Nominal Size |
Tensile Strength (lbs., min) |
Yield Strength (lbs., min) |
Body Section | Tightening Torque (in. - lbs.) | ||||||||||
UNRC | UNRF | UNRC | UNRF | Single Shear Strength (lbs., min.) | UNRC | UNRF | ||||||||
Alloy | Stainless | Alloy | Stainless | Alloy | Stainless | Alloy | Stainless | Alloy | Stainless | Alloy | Stainless | Alloy | Stainless | |
0 | - | - | 320 | 145 | - | - | 290 | 72 | 305 | 130 | - | - |
2.6 |
1.4 |
1 | 475 | - | 500 | 220 | 425 | - | 450 | 111 | 450 | 190 | 4.5 | - | 4.8 | 2.3 |
2 | 665 | 295 | 710 | - | 600 | 185 | 635 | - | 625 | 260 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 8.0 | - |
3 | 875 | - | 940 | - | 790 | - | 845 | - | 830 | - | 11.0 | - | 12.0 | - |
4 | 1,090 | 480 | 1,190 | - | 975 | 240 | 1,070 | - | 1,060 | 350 | 16.0 | 6.0 | 18.0 | - |
5 | 1,430 | - | 1,490 | - | 1,290 | - | 1,345 | - | 1,325 | - | 24.0 | - | 24.0 | - |
6 | 1,640 | 725 | 1,825 | - | 1,470 | 363 | 1,645 | - | 1,615 | 375 | 30.0 | 15.0 | 34.0 | - |
8 | 2,520 | 1,120 | 2,650 | - | 2,270 | 560 | 2,385 | - | 2,280 | 670 | 55.0 | 28.0 | 58.0 | - |
10 | 3,150 | 1,400 | 3,600 | 1,600 | 2,835 | 701 | 3,240 | 800 | 3,060 | 950 | 79.0 | 40.0 | 90.0 | 46.0 |
1/4 | 5,725 | 2,550 | 6,550 | 2,910 | 5,150 | 1,273 | 5,900 | 1,455 | 5,295 | 2,200 | 200.0 | 95.0 | 230.0 | 109.0 |
5/16 | 9,430 | 4,200 | 10,440 | 4,645 | 8,490 | 2,100 | 9,395 | 2,230 | 8,285 | 3,450 | 415.0 | 170.0 | 460.0 | 188.0 |
3/8 | 13,950 | 6,100 | 15,805 | 7,025 | 12,555 | 3,100 | 14,225 | 3,510 | 11,910 | 4,970 | 740.0 | 301.0 | 845.0 | 341.0 |
7/16 | 19,135 | - | 21,365 | - | 17,220 | - | 19,230 | - | 16,200 | - | 1,190.0 | - | 1,305.0 | - |
1/2 | 25,540 | 11,350 | 28,780 | - | 22,990 | 5,675 | 25,905 | - | 21,175 | 8,840 | 1,800.0 | 750.0 | 2,065.0 | - |
5/8 | 38,400 | - | 43,500 | - | 34,550 | - | 39,150 | - | 31,300 | - | 3,400.0 | - | 3,800.0 | - |
3/4 | 56,750 | - | 63,400 | - | 51,100 | - | 57,050 | - | 45,050 | - | 6,000.0 | - | 6,750.0 | - |
7/8 | 78,500 | - | 86,500 | - | 70,700 | - | 77,850 | - | 61,350 | - | 8,250.0 | - | 9,200.0 | - |
1 | 103,000 | - | 112,700 | - | 92,700 | - | 101,450 | - | 80,100 | - | 12,500.0 | - | 13,000.0 | - |
1-1/4 | 164,700 | - | 182,400 | - | 148,250 | - | 164,150 | - | 125,100 | - | 25,000.0 | - | 27,750.0 | - |
1-1/2 | 238,800 | - | 268,800 | - | 215,950 | - | 241,900 | - | 180,200 | - | 43,500.0 | - | 49,000.0 | - |
Body and Grip Lengths of Standard Head Socket Cap Screws ASME B18.3-2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nominal Size (D) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic Thread Length (LT) | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.625 | 0.625 | .750 | .750 | .750 | .875 | .875 | 1.000 | 1.125 | 1.250 | 1.375 | 1.500 | 1.750 | 2.000 | 2.250 | 2.500 | ||||||||||||||||||
Nominal Length (L) | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB | LG | LB |
1.00 | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.25 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.25 | 0.75 | 0.69 | 0.62 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.54 | 0.62 | 0.52 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.50 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.22 | 0.38 | 0.17 | ||||||||||||||||||
1.50 | 0.88 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 0.79 | 0.88 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.62 | 0.75 | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.22 | 0.38 | 0.17 | 0.50 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||||
1.75 | 1.12 | 1.04 | 1.12 | 1.02 | 0.75 | 0.62 | 0.75 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.72 | 0.88 | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.62 | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.19 | ||||||||||||||||
2.00 | 1.38 | 1.27 | 1.25 | 1.12 | 1.25 | 1.12 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 0.8 | 0.72 | 0.88 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.62 | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.19 | 0.62 | 0.27 | ||||||||||||||||
2.25 | 1.25 | 1.12 | 1.25 | 1.12 | 1.50 | 1.34 | 1.38 | 1.22 | 1.38 | 1.17 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 1.12 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.62 | 0.27 | 0.75 | 0.36 | ||||||||||||||||
2.50 | 1.75 | 1.62 | 1.50 | 1.34 | 1.38 | 1.22 | 1.38 | 1.17 | 1.50 | 1.25 | 1.12 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 1.12 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.36 | 0.75 | 0.30 | ||||||||||||||||
2.75 | 2.00 | 1.84 | 1.88 | 1.72 | 1.88 | 1.67 | 1.50 | 1.25 | 1.62 | 1.35 | 1.50 | 1.19 | 1.12 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.36 | 0.75 | 0.30 | ||||||||||||||||||
3.00 | 1.88 | 1.72 | 1.88 | 1.67 | 2.00 | 1.75 | 1.62 | 1.35 | 1.50 | 1.19 | 1.62 | 1.27 | 1.50 | 1.12 | 0.75 | 0.30 | 1.00 | 0.50 | ||||||||||||||||||
3.25 | 2.38 | 2.17 | 2.00 | 1.75 | 2.12 | 1.85 | 2.00 | 1.69 | 1.62 | 1.27 | 1.50 | 1.12 | 1.50 | 4.04 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.44 | ||||||||||||||||||
3.50 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 2.12 | 1.85 | 2.00 | 1.69 | 2.12 | 1.77 | 1.50 | 1.12 | 1.50 | 1.04 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0..38 | ||||||||||||||||||
4.00 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 2.62 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.19 | 2.62 | 2.27 | 2.25 | 1.86 | 2.25 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.38 | ||||||||||||||||||
4.50 | 3.50 | 3.25 | 3.12 | 2.85 | 3.00 | 2.69 | 3.12 | 2.77 | 3.00 | 2.62 | 2.25 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 1.44 | 2.00 | 1.38 | ||||||||||||||||||
5.00 | 4.00 | 3.75 | 3.62 | 3.35 | 3.50 | 3.19 | 3.62 | 3.27 | 3.00 | 2.62 | 3.00 | 2.54 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 2.00 | 1.44 | 2.00 | 1.38 | ||||||||||||||||||
5.50 | 4.12 | 3.85 | 4.00 | 3.69 | 4.12 | 3.77 | 3.75 | 3.36 | 3.75 | 3.30 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.44 | 3.00 | 2.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.00 | 4.62 | 4.35 | 4.50 | 4.19 | 4.62 | 4.27 | 4.50 | 4.12 | 3.75 | 3.30 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 2.44 | 3.00 | 2.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.50 | 5.00 | 4.69 | 5.12 | 4.77 | 4.50 | 4.12 | 4.50 | 4.04 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 3.44 | 4.00 | 3.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7.00 | 5.50 | 5.19 | 5.62 | 5.27 | 5.25 | 4.86 | 5.25 | 4.80 | 5.00 | 4.50 | 4.00 | 3.44 | 4.00 | 3.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8.00 | 6.62 | 6.27 | 6.00 | 5.62 | 6.00 | 5.54 | 6.00 | 5.50 | 5.00 | 4.44 | 5.00 | 4.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
9.00 | 7.62 | 7.27 | 7.00 | 6.62 | 6.75 | 6.30 | 7.00 | 6.50 | 6.00 | 5.44 | 6.00 | 5.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
10.00 | 8.00 | 7.62 | 7.75 | 7.30 | 8.00 | 7.50 | 7.00 | 6.44 | 7.00 | 6.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11.00 | 9.25 | 8.80 | 9.00 | 8.50 | 8.00 | 7.44 | 8.00 | 7.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12.00 | 10.25 | 9.80 | 10.00 | 9.50 | 9.00 | 8.44 | 9.00 | 8.38 |
Notes:
- The basic thread lengths (LT) listed directly below the nominal sizes in the table above represents the nominal length up to which all screws of that diameter shall be fully threaded.
- To determine the threaded portion of the screws with a nominal length greater than LT, subtract the minimum design grip length (LG) from the nominal length (L).
Socket Cap Screws : Performance & Mechanical Stats | ||||||
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Standard Head - Alloy Steel |
Standard Head - Stainless Steel |
Low Head - Alloy Steel
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Button Head - Alloy Steel
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Flat Head - Alloy Steel
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Descriptions | An externally threaded fastener with unified threads, a cylindrical head (with a flat, chamfered top surface), knurled cylindrical sides and hexagonal recess. | An externally threaded fastener with unified threads, a cylindrical head (with a flat, chamfered top surface), knurled cylindrical sides and hexagonal recess. | Head height is 50% of a standard socket head and the socket size is smaller. | Similar thread design as a socket cap screw, but the dome-shaped head is wider and has a lower profile. | Similar to a button head socket screw, but with an 82-degree countersunk flat head. | |
Applications/Advantages | Precision assembly work and applications requiring a well-tooled appearance. Greater tensile strength than same size Grade 5 or 8 hex head cap screws while requiring less surface area due to the internal wrenching. | Stainless socket screws have less tensile and yield strength than alloy sockets, but superior corrosion resistance. They also retain mechanical and performance capabilities at higher than ambient temperatures. | Useful in situations where clearance is limited. *Due to design constraints, low head cap screws cannot withstand same preloads as standard socket cap screws. | Used when a wider bearing surface or smoother, finished appearance is desired. Designed for light fastening applications. Not recommended for critical, high-strength applications. | Used when a flush mount, high-strength screw is required. Often used for tools and dies where moving parts pass over an area. | |
Material |
Alloy steel with min 0.31% Carbon, max 0.040% Phosphorus, max 0.045% Sulfur and one or more of the following elements in sufficient quantity to meet strength requirements listed below: chromium, nickel, molybdenum or vanadium. | 302, 303, 304, 305, 384, XM1, or XM7 alloy | Alloy steel with min 0.31% Carbon, max 0.040% Phosphorus, max 0.045% Sulfur and one or more of the following elements in sufficient quantity to meet strength requirements listed below: chromium, nickel, molybdenum or vanadium. | Alloy steel with min 0.28 to 0.50% Carbon, max 0.040% Phosphorus, max 0.035% Sulfur and one or more of the following elements in sufficient quantity to meet strength requirements listed below: chromium, nickel, molybdenum or vanadium. | Alloy steel with min 0.28 to 0.50% Carbon, max 0.040% Phosphorus, max 0.045% Sulfur and one or more of the following elements in sufficient quantity to meet strength requirements listed below: chromium, nickel, molybdenum or vanadium. | |
Heat Treatment | Oil quenching from above the transformation temperature, tempered at a temp. not lower than 650 degrees F. | The only heat treatment normally available on austenitic stainless alloys is annealing, done at approx. 1900-degrees F to a dead soft condition and is not normally thermally reversible. | Oil quenching from above the transformation temperature, tempered at a temp. not lower than 650 degrees F. | Oil quenching from above the transformation temperature, tempered at a temp. not lower than 650 degrees F. | Oil quenching from above the transformation temperature, tempered at a temp. not lower than 650 degrees F. | |
Hardness |
0 - 1/2" D: Rockwell C39 min. 5/8" D & larger: Rockwell C37 min. |
Rockwell B80 min. | Rockwell C38 min. |
Rockwell C38 - 44 |
0 - 1/2" D: Rockwell C39 - 44 Over 1/2" D: Rockwell C37 - 44 |
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Tensile Strength |
0 - 1/2" D: 180,000 psi min. 5/8" D & larger: 170,000 psi min. |
80,000 psi min. | 170,000 psi min. |
180,000 psi min. (material only) |
0 - 1/2" D: 145,000 psi min. Over 1/2" D: 135,000 psi min. |
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Yield Strength |
0 - 1/2" D: 162,000 psi min. 5/8" D & larger: 153,000 psi min. |
30,000 psi min. | 150,000 psi min. |
160,000 psi min. (material only) |
153,000 psi min. (over 1/2" diam.) |
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Elongation | 10% min (Applies to machined specimens at least 4D in length where D equals the nominal diameter of the screw.) | 10% min (Applies to machined specimens at least 4D in length where D equals the nominal diameter of the screw.) | 10% min (Applies to machined specimens at least 4D in length where D equals the nominal diameter of the screw.) | 8% min (Applies to machined specimens at least 4D in length where D equals the nominal diameter of the screw.) | 8% min (Applies to machined specimens over 1/2" diam., at least 4D in length where D equals the nominal diameter of the screw.) | |
Reduction of Area | 33% min (machined specimens) | 30% min (machined specimens) | 33% min (machined specimens) | 35% min (machined specimens) | 35% min (machined specimen's over 1/2" diam.) |
Button Head Socket Cap Screws: Dimensions & Mechanical Properties
Button Head Socket Cap Screw Dimensions & Mechanical Properties (Alloy Steel) ASME B18.3-2003 | ||||||||||||||
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Nominal size | Head Diameter (A) | Head Height (H) | Head Side Height (S) | Hex Socket Size (J) |
Key Engage-ment (T) |
Fillet Transition Diameter (F) | Max Standard Length (L) | Tensile Test Load | Single Shear Strength of Body | Seating Torques (in./lbs.) | ||||
Max | Min | Max | Min | Ref | Nom | Min | Max | Min | Nom | lb. | lbs., min. | Coarse Thread | Fine Thread | |
4 | 0.213 | 0.201 | 0.059 | 0.051 | 0.015 | 1/16 | 0.035 | 0.132 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 840 | 950 | 7.0 | 8 |
6 | 0.262 | 0.250 | 0.073 | 0.063 | 0.015 | 5/64 | 0.044 | 0.158 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 1,260 | 1,400 | 13 | 15 |
8 | 0.312 | 0.298 | 0.087 | 0.077 | 0.015 | 3/32 | 0.052 | 0.194 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 1,940 | 2,000 | 25 | 26 |
10 | 0.361 | 0.347 | 0.101 | 0.091 | 0.020 | 1/8 | 0.070 | 0.220 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2,440 | 2,700 | 45 | 48 |
1/4 | 0.437 | 0.419 | 0.132 | 0.122 | 0.031 | 5/32 | 0.087 | 0.290 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 4,430 | 4,700 | 95 | 110 |
5/16 | 0.547 | 0.527 | 0.166 | 0.152 | 0.031 | 3/16 | 0.105 | 0.353 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 7,300 | 7,300 | 190 | 210 |
3/8 | 0.656 | 0.636 | 0.199 | 0.185 | 0.031 | 7/32 | 0.122 | 0.415 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 10,800 | 10,600 | 300 | 300 |
1/2 | 0.875 | 0.851 | 0.265 | 0.245 | 0.046 | 5/16 | 0.175 | 0.560 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 19,800 | 18,800 | 900 | 960 |
5/8 | 1.000 | 0.970 | 0.331 | 0.311 | 0.062 | 3/8 | 0.210 | 0.685 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 31,500 | 29,400 | 1,700 | 1,900 |
Button Head Socket Cap Screws : Nominal Thread Length | |||||
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Tolerance on Length |
Nominal Screw Size |
Nominal Screw Length | |||
Up to 1" (Inclusive) | Over 1" - 2-1/2" (Inclusive) | ||||
0 thru 3/8 (Inclusive) | -.03 | -.04 | |||
1/2 and 5/8 (Inclusive) | -.03 | -.06 |
Low Head Socket Cap Screws: Dimensions & Mechanical Properties
Low Head Socket Cap Screw Dimensions & Mechanical Properties (Alloy Steel) ASME B18.3-2003 | ||||||||||||
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Nominal size | Basic Screw Diameter (D) | Body Diameter (F) | Head Diameter (A) | Head Height (H) | Hex Socket Size (J) |
Key Engage-ment (T) |
Tensile Strength (lbs./min) | Tightening Torque (in./lbs.) |
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Max | Min | Max | Min | Max | Min | Min | UNRC | UNRF | ||||
8 | 0.1640 | 0.1640 | 0.1585 | 0.270 | 0.265 | 0.085 | 0.079 | 0.078 | 0.060 | 2,310 | 2,440 | 19.4 |
10 | 0.1900 | 0.1900 | 0.1840 | 0.312 | 0.307 | 0.098 | 0.092 | 0.094 | 0.072 | 2,890 | 3,300 | 33.5 |
1/4 | 0.2500 | 0.2500 | 0.2435 | 0.375 | 0.369 | 0.127 | 0.121 | 0.125 | 0.094 | 5,250 | 6,000 | 77.9 |
5/16 | 0.3125 | 0.3125 | 0.3053 | 0.437 | 0.431 | 0.158 | 0.152 | 0.156 | 0.110 | 8,650 | 9,550 | 156.0 |
3/8 | 0.3750 | 0.3750 | 0.3678 | 0.562 | 0.556 | 0.192 | 0.182 | 0.188 | 0.115 | 12,800 | 14,450 | 273.0 |
1/2 | 0.5000 | 0.5000 | 0.4919 | 0.750 | 0.743 | 0.254 | 0.244 | 0.250 | 0.151 | 23,400 | 26,350 | 615.0 |
Low Head Socket Cap Screws : Nominal Thread Length | |||||
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Tolerance on Length |
Nominal Screw Size |
Nominal Screw Length | |||
Up to 1" (Inclusive) | Over 1" - 2-1/2" (Inclusive) | ||||
0 thru 3/8 | -.03 | -.04 | |||
1/2 | -.03 | -.06 |
Flat Head Socket Cap Screws: Dimensions & Mechanical Properties
Flat Head Socket Cap Screw Dimensions (Alloy Steel) ASME B18.3-2003, Blue Devil | |||||||||||||||||
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Nominal Size |
Body Diameter (D) | Head Diameter (A) | Head Height (H) |
Protrusion Gage Diameter (G) |
Protrusion (P) | Hex Socket Size (J) | Key Engage-ment (T) | Fillet Transi-tion Diam. (F) |
Tensile Strength (lbs Min) |
Single Shear Strength of Body | Recommended Seating Torques (in/lbs) | ||||||
Max | Min | Theoretical Sharp Max | Abs. Min | Ref | Max | Min | Max | Min | Nom | Min | Max | UNRC | UNRF | lbs., Min | Coarse Thread | Fine Thread | |
4 | 0.1120 | 0.1075 | 0.255 | 0.218 | 0.083 | 0.172 | 0.174 | 0.049 | 0.036 | 1/16 | 0.055 | 0.136 | 900 | - | 940 | 8. | - |
5 | 0.1250 | 0.1202 | 0.281 | 0.240 | 0.090 | 0.196 | 0.195 | 0.051 | 0.037 | 5/64 | 0.061 | 0.153 | 1,185 | - | 1,180 | 12. | - |
6 | 0.1380 | 0.1329 | 0.307 | 0.263 | 0.097 | 0.220 | 0.219 | 0.052 | 0.037 | 5/64 | 0.066 | 0.168 | 1,350 | - | 1,440 | 15. | - |
8 | 0.1640 | 0.1585 | 0.359 | 0.311 | 0.112 | 0.267 | 0.266 | 0.055 | 0.039 | 3/32 | 0.076 | 0.194 | 2,085 | - | 2,030 | 30. | - |
10 | 0.1900 | 0.1840 | 0.411 | 0.359 | 0.127 | 0.313 | 0.312 | 0.058 | 0.041 | 1/8 | 0.087 | 0.220 | 2,610 | 2,610 | 2,720 | 40. | 45. |
1/4 | 0.2500 | 0.2435 | 0.531 | 0.480 | 0.161 | 0.424 | 0.423 | 0.064 | 0.043 | 5/32 | 0.111 | 0.280 | 4,750 | 4,750 | 4,710 | 100. | 110. |
5/16 | 0.3125 | 0.3053 | 0.656 | 0.600 | 0.198 | 0.539 | 0.538 | 0.070 | 0.047 | 3/16 | 0.135 | 0.343 | 7,800 | 7,800 | 7,360 | 200. | 220. |
3/8 | 0.3750 | 0.3678 | 0.781 | 0.720 | 0.234 | 0.653 | 0.652 | 0.076 | 0.050 | 7/32 | 0.159 | 0.405 | 11,600 | 11,600 | 10,600 | 350. | 400. |
7/16 | 0.4375 | 0.4294 | 0.844 | 0.781 | 0.234 | 0.690 | 0.689 | 0.092 | 0.063 | 1/4 | 0.159 | 0.468 | 15,900 | 15,900 | 14,400 | 560. | - |
1/2 | 0.5000 | 0.4919 | 0.938 | 0.872 | 0.251 | 0.739 | 0.738 | 0.119 | 0.087 | 5/16 | 0.172 | 0.530 | 21,200 | 21,200 | 18,850 | 850. | 1,000. |
5/8 | 0.6250 | 0.616 | 1.188 | 1.112 | 0.324 | 0.962 | 0.961 | 0.135 | 0.096 | 3/8 | 0.220 | 0.655 | 33,800 | 33,800 | 29,450 | 1,700 | - |
3/4 | 0.7500 | 0.7406 | 1.438 | 1.355 | 0.396 | 1.186 | 1.185 | 0.150 | 0.105 | 1/2 | 0.220 | 0.780 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 42,400 | 3,000 | - |
Flat Head Socket Cap Screws : Nominal Thread Length | ||||||
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Tolerance on Length |
Nominal Screw Size |
Nominal Screw Length | ||||
Up to 1" | Over 1" - 2-1/2" | Over 2-1/2" - 6" | ||||
0 thru 3/8 (Inclusive) | -.03 | -.04 | -.06 | |||
7/16 thru 3/4 (Inclusive) | -.03 | -.06 | -.08 |
Body and Grip Lengths of Flat Head Socket Cap Screws ASME B18.3-2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nominal Size | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 | 7/16 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | ||||||||||||
LT Min. | .750 | .750 | .750 | .875 | .875 | 1.000 | 1.125 | 1.250 | 1.375 | 1.500 | 1.750 | 2.000 | ||||||||||||
LTT Max | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.05 | 1.19 | 1.27 | 1.50 | 1.71 | 1.94 | 2.17 | 2.38 | 2.82 | 3.25 | ||||||||||||
Nominal Length | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH | LGH | LBH |
1.25 | 0.50 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.22 | ||||||||||||||||
1.50 | 0.50 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.22 | 0.62 | 0.42 | ||||||||||||||
1.75 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 0.8 | 0.72 | 0.62 | 0.42 | 0.75 | 0.50 | ||||||||||||
2.00 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.72 | 1.12 | 0.92 | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.88 | 0.60 | ||||||||||
2.25 | 1.50 | 1.34 | 1.38 | 1.22 | 1.62 | 1.42 | 1.25 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.69 | ||||||||||||
2.50 | 1.38 | 1.72 | 2.12 | 1.92 | 1.75 | 1.50 | 1.38 | 1.10 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 1.12 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.62 | ||||||||||
3.00 | 2.62 | 2.42 | 2.25 | 2.00 | 1.88 | 1.60 | 1.50 | 1.19 | 1.62 | 1.27 | 1.00 | 0.62 | ||||||||||||
3.50 | 2.38 | 2.10 | 2.00 | 1.69 | 2.12 | 1.77 | 1.75 | 1.36 | 1.50 | 1.04 | 1.50 | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
4.00 | 2.88 | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.19 | 2.62 | 2.27 | 2.50 | 2.12 | 2.25 | 1.80 | 1.50 | 1.00 | ||||||||||||
4.50 | 3.38 | 3.10 | 3.00 | 2.69 | 3.12 | 2.77 | 2.50 | 2.12 | 2.25 | 1.80 | 2.50 | 2.00 | ||||||||||||
5.00 | 3.88 | 3.60 | 3.50 | 3.19 | 3.62 | 3.27 | 3.25 | 2.86 | 3.00 | 2.54 | 2.50 | 2.00 | ||||||||||||
5.50 | 4.38 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 3.69 | 4.12 | 3.77 | 4.00 | 3.62 | 3.75 | 3.30 | 3.50 | 3.00 | ||||||||||||
6.00 | 4.88 | 4.60 | 4.50 | 4.19 | 4.62 | 4.27 | 4.00 | 3.62 | 3.75 | 3.30 | 3.50 | 3.00 |
* Note: For screws of nominal lengths longer than those for which LGH and LBH values tabulated in this table and for screws over 1 inch in diameter, the maximum grip gaging length LGH and the minimum body length LBH of the screws shall be determined as follows: LGH = L - LT and LGH = L - LTT where L = nominal length, LT = minimum thread length, and LTT = maximum total thread length.