What size nut fits a 1/2 bolt?
US Nut Size Table
| Size | Diameter* | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex Nut | Machine Screw Nut | |
| 1/2″ | 3/4″ | – |
| 9/16″ | 7/8″ | – |
| 5/8″ | 15/16″ | – |
What size is a 1/2 inch nut?
Dimensions of Heavy Hex Nuts ASME B18. 2.2 used with Stud Bolts ASME B16. 5
| SIZE | Width Across Flats | Width Across Corners |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 7/8 | 0.969 |
| 5/8 | 1.1/16 | 1.175 |
| 3/4 | 1.1/4 | 1.382 |
| 7/8 | 1.7/16 | 1.589 |
What size socket is my nut?
How to Determine the Right Size Socket for a Nut
- Turn on the digital caliper and set it to read in inches, not millimeters.
- Close the caliper jaws until each jaw rests on one flat side of the nut on opposite sides.
- Check the caliper display.
- Turn on the digital caliper and set it to read in millimeters, not inches.
What size bolt has a 1/2 inch head?
Hex Bolt Head Size Chart
| Diameter | Head Size |
|---|---|
| 5/16″ | 1/2″ |
| 3/8″ | 9/16″ |
| 7/16″ | 5/8″ |
| 1/2″ | 3/4″ |
How much torque does a 1/2 inch bolt have?
US Recommended Bolt Torque
| Size | Recommended Torque | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 18-8 S/S | |
| 1/2″ | 37 | 45 |
| 9/16″ | 53 | 63 |
| 5/8″ | 73 | 104 |
How do I know what size nut bolt I have?
To measure the diameter of screws and bolts, you measure the distance from the outer thread on one side to the outer thread on the other side. This is called the major diameter and will usually be the proper size of the bolt.
What size is M18 bolt?
Dimensions for DIN931 Hex Head Bolt
| Diameter (d) | Pitch | Across Flats (s) |
|---|---|---|
| M16 | 2mm | 24mm |
| M18 | 2.5mm | 27mm |
| M20 | 2.5mm | 30mm |
| M22 | 2.5mm | 32mm |