Standard Torque for Dry, Zinc Plated, and Steel Fasteners (Inch Series)
Grade 1, 5, &
Thread Size
8 with Thin
Height Nuts
in-lb
# 6 - 32 UNC
10 2
10 2
# 6 - 40 UNF
# 8 - 32 UNC
13 2
13 2
# 8 - 36 UNF
# 10 - 24 UNC
18 2
18 2
# 10 - 32 UNF
1/4 - 20 UNC
48 7
1/4 - 28 UNF
53 7
5/16 - 18 UNC
115 15
138 17
5/16 - 24 UNF
ft-lb
3/8 - 16 UNC
16 2
3/8 - 24 UNF
17 2
7/16 - 14 UNC
27 3
7/16 - 20 UNF
29 3
30 3
1/2 - 13 UNC
1/2 - 20 UNF
32 3
5/8 - 11 UNC
65 10
75 10
5/8 - 18 UNF
3/4 - 10 UNC
93 12
3/4 - 16 UNF
115 15
7/8 - 9 UNC
140 20
7/8 - 14 UNF
155 25
Note: Reduce torque values listed in the table above
by 25% for lubricated fasteners. Lubricated fasteners
are defined as threads coated with a lubricant such as
oil, graphite, or thread sealant such as Loctite.
Note: Torque values may have to be reduced when
installing fasteners into threaded aluminum or brass.
The specific torque value should be determined based
Product Records and Maintenance
SAE Grade 1 Bolts, Screws, Studs, &
Sems with Regular Height Nuts
(SAE J995 Grade 2 or Stronger Nuts)
in-lb
N-cm
13 2
13 2
147 23
147 23
25 5
25 5
282 30
282 30
30 5
30 5
339 56
339 56
53 7
599 79
65 10
734 113
105 7
1186 169
128 17
1446 192
ft-lb
N-m
16 2
22 3
18 2
24 3
27 3
37 4
29 3
39 4
48 7
65 9
53 7
72 9
88 12
119 16
95 15
129 20
140 20
190 27
165 25
224 34
225 25
305 34
260 30
353 41
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SAE Grade 5 Bolts, Screws, Studs, &
Sems with Regular Height Nuts
(SAE J995 Grade 2 or Stronger Nuts)
in-lb
N-cm
15 2
170 20
17 2
190 20
29 3
330 30
31 3
350 30
42 4
475 45
48 4
540 45
100 10
1125 100
115 10
1300 100
200 25
2250 280
225 25
2540 280
ft-lb
N-m
30 3
41 4
35 3
47 4
50 5
68 7
55 5
75 7
75 8
102 11
85 8
115 11
150 15
203 20
170 15
230 20
265 25
359 34
300 25
407 34
430 45
583 61
475 45
644 61
on the fastener size, the aluminum or base material
strength, length of thread engagement, etc.
Note: The nominal torque values listed above for
Grade 5 and 8 fasteners are based on 75% of the mini-
mum proof load specified in SAE J429. The tolerance is
approximately 10% of the nominal torque value. Thin
height nuts include jam nuts.
SAE Grade 8 Bolts, Screws, Studs, &
Sems with Regular Height Nuts
(SAE J995 Grade 5 or Stronger Nuts)
in-lb
N-cm
23 2
260 20
25 2
280 20
41 4
460 45
43 4
485 45
60 6
675 70
68 6
765 70
140 15
1580 170
160 15
1800 170
300 30
3390 340
325 30
3670 340
ft-lb
N-m
43 4
58 5
50 4
68 5
70 7
95 9
77 7
104 9
105 10
142 14
120 10
163 14
210 20
285 27
240 20
325 27
375 35
508 47
420 35
569 47
600 60
813 81
660 60
895 81
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