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How are hex bolt heads measured?

How are hex bolt heads measured?

Flat head, countersunk screws are flat on the top of the head. They are measured from the top of the head to the tip. Hex and hex washer head screws and bolts, although flat on the top and the bottom, are measured from the bottom of the head. From that point to the tip is the length of the screw.

How are Imperial bolt sizes measured?

CAP SCREWS, FLANGE BOLTS AND ALL TYPES OF CARRIAGE SCREWS For length, measure from under the head to the end with the bolt gauge or digital caliper. For diameter, use the holes in the bolt gauge or digital caliper. USS and SAE threads are determined by threads per inch on backside of gauge.

What size is a 5/16 hex head?

Hex Cap Screws (ASME B18.2.1-1996)
Nominal or Basic Product Diameter L
1/4 0.2500 0.750
5/16 0.3125 0.875
3/8 0.3750 1.000

What size hex bolt has a 3/4 head?

Hex Bolt Head Size Chart

Diameter Head Size
9/16″ 13/16″
5/8″ 15/16″
3/4″ 1 1/8″
7/8″ 1 5/16″

How big are hex head cap screws and bolts?

Imperial Supplies® carries a large assortment of hex head cap screws and bolts in both fractional and metric sizes. Our selection includes Grade 2, Grade 5, Grade 8, Class 8.8 and Class 10.9, among other material grades.

How big is a 1 / 4 ” hex bolt?

Bolt Diameter Head and Wrench Size; Hex Bolt – Lag Bolt – Square Bolt Heavy Hex Bolt #6: 1/4″-#8: 1/4″-#10: 5/16″-#12: 5/16″-1/4″ 7/16″ or 3/8″-5/16″ 1/2″-3/8″ 9/16″-7/16″ 5/8″-1/2″ 3/4″ 7/8″ 9/16″ 13/16″-5/8″ 15/16″ 1-1/16″ 3/4″ 1-1/8″ 1-1/4″ 7/8″ 1-5/16″ 1-7/16″ 1″ 1-1/2″ 1-5/8″ 1-1/8″ 1-11/16″ 1-3/4″ 1-1/4″ 1-7/8″ 2″

What is the standard thread length for Hex Bolts?

STANDARD THREAD LENGTH Bolt lengths ≤ 6”: Bolt lengths > 6”: Thread length = (2 X diameter) + 1/4” Thread length = (2 X diameter) + 1/2” Note 1: L9 Head height is not accurate in this chart. Page 2 of 99 Page 2 of 99 Heavy Hex Bolts Grade 2 SAE Grade 2, ASTM A307B Plain = HHC020——- Zinc = HHC020——-Z1

What are the different types of Hex Bolts?

They come in a wide range of different hex bolt sizes for custom applications depending on its dimensional requirements. These Hex Bolts come in the anti-corrosion stainless steel, alloy steel and carbon steel materials which ensures that the structure doesn’t weaken because of rust.