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Are you measuring metric bolts or standard bolts? Standard bolt sizes are slightly different and are measured in inches while metric bolts are measured in millimeters (mm).
Otherwise, bolt measurements are carried out the same way, except when it involves threads, which well get to. For the majority of bolts and screws, right-hand thread is most widely used. Find out more in our guide, Left-handed vs right-handed fastener threads.
For measuring bolts with accuracy, youll find these tools helpful:
If you dont have either tool at hand, you can use a ruler for measuring bolts.
Measuring a bolt correctly requires that you know the different areas of the fastener, as shown here.
A hex shape is perhaps the most common head associated with bolts, but its by no means the only one. Measuring u-bolts is of course very different, but were looking at measuring bolts that are more familiar. Thread length also varies according to the bolt. Some are fully threaded while others, such as the one here, are partially threaded. Thread length is an important part of your bolt dimensions.
To learn more about bolts, bolt sizes, the different types, grades, standards and thread sizes, read our guide, What are the different types of nuts and bolts?
Measuring metric bolts for diameter is carried out the same way as when determining standard bolt dimensions.
You also might find it helpful to check out our guide, How to keep bolts from loosening.
Just as with diameter, both standard and metric bolt lengths are measured the same way. How you measure bolt length depends on the bolt head dimension.
Measuring bolts involves thread length, specifically, determining the thread pitch for metric threads. For standard fasteners, youll use thread per pitch, called TPI.
Its absolutely critical to determine thread pitch or TPI. Both ensure that your nut and bolt are going to couple together as they should. If theyre dissimilar, theyll seize or strip the threading.
Thread pitch is simply the difference between two threads. Threads per pitch, on the other hand, refers to the number of threads on a bolt. Specifically, it tells you how many threads are in an inch.
With TPI, you dont measure thread. You simply count the number of peaks within a one-inch area. For example, in the illustration here, we count six threads in one inch.
Learn more about threads in our guide, Identifying threads and connectors.
You need to know how to read bolt sizes. Lets say that your metric bolt dimensions are:
Diameter: 2mm
Length: 5mm
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Your thread pitch measurement is .4mm.
Metric bolts are designated by the letter M. So a bolt with a 2mm diameter is 2M. The bolt size thus appears as 2M x .4 x 5mm.
For standard bolt dimensions, lets say you came up with these measurements:
Diameter: 1 1/2
Length: 3 1/4
For threads per inch, you counted 6 threads. Your bolt measurement is
1 1/2 6 x 3 1/4 (or 3.250)
Standard bolts and screws are either Unified National Coarse Thread (UNC) or Unified National Fine Thread (UNT). To learn more, see our guide, What is the difference between metric and standard fasteners?
Youll also find a metric and standard bolt size chart for comparing sizes.
Bolt and nut protection caps serve several functions on your assemblies especially if your application is outdoors so dont overlook their excellent benefits:
Examples of cap protection for both standard and metric bolt head sizes:
Bolt head and nut caps
Secure cover caps
Learn more in our guide to cover caps.
Banjo bolt caps
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