UNC Tightening Torques

UNC Tightening Torques


Thread Diameter Friction Coefficient Tightening Torque M (Nm) Property Class
50 70 80 Bumax 88
1/4-20 unc 1.6 3.6 7.7 10 11
5/16-18 unc 1.6 7.3 16.0 21 22
3/8-16 unc 1.6 13.0 28.0 37 39
1/2-13 unc 1.6 31.0 66.0 89 95
5/8-11 unc 1.6 61.0 131.0 175 188
3/4-10 unc 1.6 108.0 231.0 308 329
7/8-9 unc 1.6 172.0 369.0 493 527
1-8 unc 1.6 258.0 553.0 737 789

The friction values can vary depending on many factors: material pairing, the surface quality (peak to valley heights), the surface treatment and the type of lubrication. Therefore this information is only meant as a guide

Note: Stainless steel fasteners tend to seize whilst being assembled (tightened). The risk of seizing is alleviated by:

Impact wrenches are not recommended for torquing 300 series stainless steel fasteners.

The tightening torques as stated above result in a 90% utilization of the yield strength.

Conversion Factor:

  • Nm to foot pound = 0.7376
  • Nm to inch pound = 8,851

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