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Standard Specification for

Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally Threaded Metric
Fasteners1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 568M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope * 10.9.3 may be supplied when Class 10.9 is ordered.

1.1 This specification covers chemical and mechanical re- 1.6 The product size range for which each property class is
quirements for nine property classes of carbon and alloy steel applicable is given in Table 1 and Table 2 on chemical
externally threaded metric fasteners in nominal thread diam- composition requirements, and the mechanical requirements
eters M1.6 through M100 suited for use in general engineering table (see Table 3).
applications. 1.7 Appendix X1 gives conversion guidance to assist de-
1.2 This specification does not cover dimensional require- signers and purchasers in the selection of a suitable property
ments for fasteners of any property class. When referencing class.
this specification for procurement purposes, it is mandatory 1.8 Appendix X2 explains the significance of the property
that size, type, style, and any special dimensions of the product class designation numerals.
be additionally specified. 2. Referenced Documents
1.2.1 In case of any conflict in requirements, the require-
ments of the individual product specification shall take prece- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
dence over those of this general specification. A 153 Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and
1.2.2 The purchaser may specify additional requirements Steel Hardware2
which do not negate any of the provisions of this general A 307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs,
specification or of the individual product specification. Such 60 000 psi Tensile Strength3
additional requirements, the acceptance of which are subject to A 325 Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat
negotiation with the supplier, must be included in the order Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength3
information (see Section 3). A 325M Specification for High-Strength Bolts for Struc-
1.3 Requirements for seven of the nine property classes, 4.6, tural Steel Joints [Metric]3
4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 9.8, 10.9, and 12.9, are essentially identical with A 354 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy
requirements given for these classes in ISO 898/I. The other Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasten-
two, 8.8.3 and 10.9.3, are not recognized in ISO standards. ers3
1.4 Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3 bolts, screws, and studs have A 449 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Steel
atmospheric corrosion resistance and weathering characteris- Bolts and Studs3
tics comparable to those of the steels covered in Specification A 490 Specification for Heat-Treated Steel Structural Bolts,
A 588. The atmospheric corrosion resistance of these steels is 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength3
substantially better than that of carbon steel with or without A 490M Specification for High-Strength Steel Bolts,
copper addition. See 5.2. When properly exposed to the Classes 10.9 and 10.9.3, for Structural Steel Joints [Met-
atmosphere, these steels can be used bare (uncoated) for many ric]3
applications. A 574 Specification for Alloy Steel Socket-Head Cap
1.5 When agreed on by the purchaser, Class 5.8 fasteners Screws3
may be supplied when either Classes 4.6 or 4.8 are ordered; A 588/A588M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
Class 4.8 may be supplied when Class 4.6 is ordered; Class Structural Steel with 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield
8.8.3 may be supplied when Class 8.8 is ordered; and Class Point to 4 in. [100 mm] Thick4
A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for

1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-16 on
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts,
2
Nuts, Rivets and Washers. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06.
3
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1998. Published February 1999. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.08.
4
published as F 568 – 79. Last previous edition F 568 – 96. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.04.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition Requirements

Property Nominal Product Product Analysis Element (% by weight) Tempering

Class Diameter, mm Temperature, °C
Material and Treatment C Mn B P S
Min Max Min Min Max Max Min
4.6 M5–M100 low or medium carbon steel ... 0.55 ... ... 0.048 0.058 ...
4.8 M1.6–M16 low or medium carbon steel, partially or fully annealed as required ... 0.55 ... ... 0.048 0.058 ...
5.8 M5–M24 low or medium carbon steel, cold worked 0.13 0.55 ... ... 0.048 0.058A ...
8.8 M20–M80 medium carbon steel, product is quenched and temperedB 0.25 0.55 ... ... 0.048 0.058C 425
8.8 M20–M36 low carbon martensite steel, product is quenched and temperedD 0.15 0.40 0.74 0.0005 0.048 0.058 425
8.8.3 M20–M36 atmospheric corrosion resistant steel, product is quenched and see Table 2 425
tempered
9.8 M1.6–M16 medium carbon steel, product is quenched and tempered 0.25 0.55 ... ... 0.048 0.058 425
9.8 M1.6–M16 low carbon martensite steel, product is quenched and temperedD 0.15 0.40 0.74 0.0005 0.048 0.058 425
10.9 M5–M20 medium carbon steel, product is quenched and temperedE,F 0.25 0.55 ... ... 0.048 0.058 425
10.9 M5–M100 medium carbon alloy steel, product is quenched and temperedE 0.20 0.55 ... ... 0.040 0.045 425
10.9 M5–M36 low carbon martensite steel, product is quenched and temperedE,F 0.15 0.40 0.74 0.0005 0.048 0.058 340
10.9.3 M16–M36 atmospheric corrosion resistant steel, product is quenched and see Table 2 425
temperedE
12.9 M1.6–M100 alloy steel, product is quenched and temperedE,G 0.31 0.65 ... ... 0.045 0.045 380
A
For studs only, sulfur content may be 0.33 %, max.
B
At the manufacturer’s option, medium-carbon-alloy steel may be used for nominal thread diameters over M24.
C
For studs only, sulfur content may be 0.13 %, max.
D
Products made using this material shall be specially identified as specified in Section 12.
E
Steel for Classes 10.9, 10.9.3, and 12.9 products shall be fine grain and have a hardenability that will achieve a structure of approximately 90 % martensite at the center
of a transverse section one diameter from the threaded end of the product after oil quenching.
F
Carbon steel may be used at the option of the manufacturer for products of nominal thread diameters M12 and smaller. When approved by the purchaser, carbon steel
may be used for products of diameters larger than M12 through M20, inclusive.
G
Alloy steel shall be used. Steel is considered to be alloy by the American Iron and Steel Institute when the maximum of the range given for the content of alloying
elements exceeds one or more of the following limits: manganese, 1.65 %; silicon, 0.60 %; copper, 0.60 %; or in which a definite range or a definite minimum quantity of
any of the following elements is specified or required within the limits of the recognized field of constructional alloy steels: aluminum, chromium up to 3.99 %, cobalt,
columbium, molybdenum, nickel, titanium, tungsten, vanadium, zirconium, or any other alloying elements added to obtain a desired alloying effect.

Chemical Analysis of Steel Products5 3. Ordering Information

B 695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically 3.1 Orders for products referencing this specification shall
Deposited on Iron and Steel6 include the following:
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging7 3.1.1 Quantity (number of pieces),
F 606M Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical 3.1.2 Name of product (that is, type and style of bolt, screw,
Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, or stud),
Washers, and Rivets [Metric]3 3.1.3 Dimensions, including nominal thread diameter,
F 788/F788M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of thread pitch, and length,
Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series3 3.1.4 Property class,
G 101 Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion 3.1.5 Zinc Coating—Specify the zinc coating process re-
Resistance of Low-Alloy Steels8 quired, for example, hot dip, mechanically deposited, or no
2.2 ISO Standard:9 preference (see 4.5),
ISO 898/I, Mechanical Properties of Fasteners, Part I, Bolts, 3.1.6 Other Finishes—Specify other protective finish, if
Screws, and Studs required,
2.3 ANSI Standards:9 3.1.7 ASTM designation and year of issue, and
B 18.2.3.1M Metric Hex Cap Screws 3.1.8 Any special requirements (for example, mechanical
B 18.2.3.2M Metric Formed Hex Screws requirements, see Table 3, or proof load testing, see Table 4;
B 18.2.3.3M Metric Heavy Hex Screws stud marking, see 12.2.3; additional testing, see 8.3).
B 18.2.3.4M Metric Hex Flange Screws 3.2 Government Provisioning—Government procurement
B 18.2.3.5M Metric Hex Bolts and design selection criteria shall be specified in accordance
B 18.2.3.6M Metric Heavy Hex Bolts with ANSI (or ANSI/ASME) B18.2.3.1M, B18.2.3.2M,
B 18.5.2.1M Metric Round Head Short Square Neck Bolts B18.2.3.3M, B18.2.3.4M, B18.2.3.5M, B18.2.3.6M,
2.4 ANSI/ASME Standard:9 B18.5.2.1M, or B18.5.2.2M, as appropriate.
B18.5.2.2M Metric Round Head Square Neck Bolts
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Steel for bolts, screws, and studs shall be made by the
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03. open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electric-furnace process.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.05. 4.2 Heading Practice:
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
8 4.2.1 Methods other than upsetting or extrusion, or both, are
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.02.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, permitted only by special agreement between purchaser and
13th Floor, New York, NY 10036. producer.

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TABLE 2 Chemical Composition Requirements for Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3

Element Composition, %A
A B C D E F
Carbon:
Heat analysis 0.33–0.40 0.38–0.48 0.15–0.25 0.15–0.25 0.20–0.25 0.20–0.25
Product analysis 0.31–0.42 0.36–0.50 0.14–0.26 0.14–0.26 0.18–0.27 0.19–0.26
Manganese:
Heat analysis 0.90–1.20 0.70–0.90 0.80–1.35 0.40–1.20 0.60–1.00 0.90–1.20
Product analysis 0.86–1.24 0.67–0.93 0.76–1.39 0.36–1.24 0.56–1.04 0.86–1.24
Phosphorus:
Heat analysis 0.040 max 0.06–0.12 0.035 max 0.040 max 0.040 max 0.040 max
Product analysis 0.045 max 0.06–0.125 0.040 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 0.045 max
Sulfur:
Heat analysis 0.050 max 0.050 max 0.040 max 0.050 max 0.040 max 0.040 max
Product analysis 0.055 max 0.055 max 0.045 max 0.055 max 0.045 max 0.045 max
Silicon:
Heat analysis 0.15–0.35 0.30–0.50 0.15–0.35 0.25–0.50 0.15–0.35 0.15–0.35
Product analysis 0.13–0.37 0.25–0.55 0.13–0.37 0.20–0.55 0.13–0.37 0.13–0.37
Copper:
Heat analysis 0.25–0.45 0.20–0.40 0.20–0.50 0.30–0.50 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.40
Product analysis 0.22–0.48 0.17–0.43 0.17–0.53 0.27–0.53 0.27–0.63 0.17–0.43
Nickel:
Heat analysis 0.25–0.45 0.50–0.80 0.25–0.50 0.50–0.80 0.30–0.60 0.20–0.40
Product analysis 0.22–0.48 0.47–0.83 0.22–0.53 0.47–0.83 0.27–0.63 0.17–0.43
Chromium:
Heat analysis 0.45–0.65 0.50–0.75 0.30–0.50 0.50–1.00 0.60–0.90 0.45–0.65
Product analysis 0.42–0.68 0.47–0.83 0.27–0.53 0.45–1.05 0.55–0.95 0.42–0.68
Vanadium:
Heat analysis ... ... 0.020 min ... ... ...
Product analysis ... ... 0.010 min ... ... ...
Molybdenum:
Heat analysis ... 0.06 max ... 0.10 max ... ...
Product analysis ... 0.07 max ... 0.11 max ... ...
Titanium:
Heat analysis ... ... ... 0.05 max ... ...
Product analysis ... ... ... ... ... ...
A
A, B, C, D, E, and F are types of material used for Property Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3 bolts, screws, and studs. Selection of a composition shall be at the option of
the product manufacturer except that sizes M20 and larger shall conform to Composition A or B only.

4.2.2 Class 4.6 may be hot or cold headed at the option of a minimum stress-relief temperature of 470°C. Where higher
the manufacturer. stress-relief temperatures are necessary to relieve stresses in
4.2.3 Classes 4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 8.8.3, 9.8, 10.9, 10.9.3, and 12.9 severely upset heads, mechanical requirements shall be agreed
bolts and screws in nominal thread diameters up to M20 upon between the purchaser and producer.
inclusive with lengths up to 10 times the nominal product size 4.4.3 Classes 8.8, 8.8.3, and 9.8 bolts, screws, and studs
or 150 mm, whichever is shorter, shall be cold headed, except shall be heat treated by quenching in a liquid medium from
that they may be hot headed by special agreement with the above the transformation temperature and reheating to the
purchaser. Larger diameters and longer lengths may be cold or tempering temperature given in Table 1.
hot headed at the option of the manufacturer. 4.4.4 Classes 10.9, 10.9.3, and 12.9 bolts, screws, and studs
4.3 Threading Practice: shall be heat treated by quenching in oil from above the
4.3.1 Threads on Class 4.6 bolts and screws and on all transformation temperature and reheating to the tempering
classes of studs may be cut, rolled, or ground at the option of temperature given in Table 1.
the manufacturer. 4.4.5 Tempering-Temperature-Audit Test—This test is a
4.3.2 Threads on Classes 4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 8.8.3, 9.8, 10.9, means for checking whether products were tempered at the
10.9.3, and 12.9 bolts and screws in nominal thread diameters specified temperature. The hardness (mean hardness of three
up to M20 inclusive, and product lengths up to 150 mm hardness readings) of a bolt, screw, or stud as manufactured
inclusive, shall be roll threaded, except by special agreement shall be measured. The product shall then be retempered for a
with the purchaser. Threads of these classes on bolts and minimum of 30 min per 25 mm of nominal diameter, but not
screws larger than M20 or longer than 150 mm or both, may be less than 30 min, at a temperature 10°C less than the minimum
rolled, cut, or ground at the option of the manufacturer. tempering temperature specified for the property class and
4.4 Heat Treatment: material in Table 1. The hardness of the retempered product
4.4.1 Class 4.6 bolts and screws and Classes 4.6, 4.8, and shall then be measured. The difference between the hardness of
5.8 studs need not be heat treated. the product before and after retempering shall not exceed 20
4.4.2 Classes 4.8 and 5.8 bolts and screws shall be stress HV points.
relieved if necessary to assure the soundness of the head to 4.5 Zinc Coatings, Hot-Dip, and Mechanically Deposited:
shank junction. When stress relieving is specified by the 4.5.1 When zinc-coated fasteners are required, the pur-
purchaser, Class 5.8 bolts and screws shall be stress relieved at chaser shall specify the zinc coating process, for example, hot

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TABLE 3 Mechanical Requirements for Bolts, Screws, and Studs

Property Nominal Full Size Bolts, Screws, and Studs Machined Test Specimens of Bolts, Screws, Surface Product Hardness
Class Diameter of and Studs Hardness
Product
Tensile Yield Tensile Elonga- Reduction Rockwell Rockwell Vickers
Proof LoadA Strength, Strength, Strength, tion, % of 30N
MPaA MPaB MPa Area, %
Length Yield Min Min Min Min Min Max Min Max Min Max
Measurement Strength
Method, Method,
MPa MPa
4.6 M5–M100 225 240 400 240C 400 22 35 ... B67 B95 120 220
4.8 M1.6–M16 310 340 420 340 420 14 35 ... B71 B95 130 220
5.8 M5–M24D 380 420 520 420 520 10 35 ... B82 B95 160 220

8.8 M20–M80 600 660 830 660 830 12 35 53 C23 C34 255 336
8.8.3 M20–M36 600 660 830 660 830 12 35 53 C23 C34 255 336
9.8 M1.6–M16 650 720 900 720 900 10 35 56 C27 C36 280 360

10.9 M5–M100 830 940 1040 940 1040 9 35 59 C33 C39 327 382
10.9.3 M16–M36 830 940 1040 940 1040 9 35 59 C33 C39 327 382
12.9E M1.6–M100 970 1100 1220 1100 1220 8 35 63 C38 C44 372 434
A
Proof load and tensile strength values for full size products of each property class are given in Table 5.
B
Yield strength is stress at which a permanent set of 0.2 % of gage length occurs.
C
Yield point shall apply instead of yield strength at 0.2 % offset for Class 4.6 products.
D
Class 5.8 applies only to bolts and screws with lengths 150 mm and shorter and to studs of all lengths.
E
Caution is advised when considering the use of Class 12.9 bolts, screws, and studs. Capability of the bolt manufacturer, as well as the anticipated in-use environment,
should be considered. High-strength products of Class 12.9 require rigid control of heat-treating operations and careful monitoring of as-quenched hardness, surface
discontinuities, depth of partial decarburization, and freedom from carburization. Some environments may cause stress corrosion cracking of nonplated as well as
electroplated products.

dip, mechanically deposited, or no preference. 5.3 Material analyses may be made by the purchaser from
4.5.2 When hot-dip is specified, the fasteners shall be zinc finished products representing each lot. The chemical compo-
coated by the hot-dip process in accordance with the require- sition thus determined shall conform to the requirements
ments of Class C of Specification A 153. specified for the product analysis in Table 1 and Table 2.
4.5.3 When mechanically deposited is specified, the fasten- 5.4 Use of heats of steel to which bismuth, selenium,
ers shall be zinc coated by the mechanical deposition process tellurium, or lead has been intentionally added shall not be
in accordance with the requirements of Class 50 of Specifica- permitted.
tion B 695. 5.5 Chemical analyses shall be performed in accordance
4.5.4 When no preference is specified, the supplier may with Test Methods A 751.
furnish either a hot dip zinc coating in accordance with
Specification A 153, Class C, or a mechanically deposited zinc 6. Mechanical Properties
coating in accordance with Specification B 695, Class 50. All 6.1 Bolts, screws, and studs shall be tested in accordance
components of mating fasteners (for example, bolts, nuts, and with the mechanical testing requirements for the applicable
washers) shall be coated by the same zinc coating process, and type, property class, size, and length of product as specified in
the suppliers option is limited to one process per item with no Table 4, and shall meet the mechanical requirements specified
mixed processes in a lot. for that product in Tables 3-5.
4.6 Bolts, screws, and studs of Classes 10.9 and 12.9 should 6.2 For products on which both hardness and tension tests
not be hot-dip zinc-coated. are performed, acceptance based on tensile requirements shall
NOTE 1—Research conducted on bolts with properties equivalent to
take precedence over low readings of hardness tests.
Class 10.9 indicated that hydrogen-stress corrosion cracking may occur in
hot-dip zinc-coated fasteners of Classes 10.9 and 12.9.
7. Workmanship
7.1 Surface discontinuity limits shall be in accordance with
5. Chemical Composition Specification F 788/F 788M.
5.1 For all classes except 8.8.3 and 10.9.3, the bolts, screws,
and studs shall conform to the chemical composition specified 8. Number of Tests and Retests
in Table 1. 8.1 The requirements of this specification shall be met in
5.2 Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3: continuous mass production for stock; the manufacturer shall
5.2.1 Sizes M20 and smaller shall conform to any one of the inspect to ensure that the product conforms to the specified
compositions (A, B, C, D, E, or F) specified in Table 2, at the requirements. Additional tests of individual shipments of
suppliers option. product are not ordinarily required. Individual heats of steel are
5.2.2 Sizes larger than M20 shall conform to Compositions not identified in the finished product.
A or B specified in Table 2, at the suppliers option. 8.2 When specified in the order, the manufacturer shall
5.2.3 See Guide G 101 for methods of estimation corrosion furnish a test report certified to be the last completed set of
resistance of low alloy steels. mechanical tests for each stock size in each shipment.

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TABLE 4 Mechanical Testing Requirements for Bolts, Screws, and StudsA

8.3 When testing of a specific lot is specified on the 10. Inspection

purchase order, a lot, for purposes of selecting test samples,
10.1 If the inspection described in 10.2 is required by the
shall consist of all products of one type, that is, bolts, screws,
purchaser, it shall be specified in the inquiry, order, or contract.
or studs having the same nominal diameter, length, and
property class, offered for inspection at one time. Unless 10.2 The inspector representing the purchaser shall have
otherwise specified, the number of tests for each specified free entry to all parts of the manufacturer’s works that concern
property shall be as follows: the manufacture of the material ordered. The manufacturer
Number of Pieces in Lot Number of Samples
shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities to satisfy the
inspector that the material is being furnished in accordance
800 and less 1 with this specification. All tests and inspection shall be made
over 800 to 8 000, incl 2
over 8 000 to 22 000, incl 3
prior to shipment, and shall be so conducted as not to interfere
over 22 000 5 unnecessarily with the operation of the work.
8.4 If any test specimen shows defective machining, it may
be discarded and another specimen substituted. 11. Responsibility
11.1 The party responsible for the fastener shall be the
9. Test Methods organization that supplies the fastener to the purchaser and
9.1 Bolts, screws, and studs shall be tested in accordance certifies that the fastener was manufactured, sampled, tested
with the methods described in Test Methods F 606M, with and inspected in accordance with this specification and meets
tension test wedge angles as specified in Table 6. all of its requirements.

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 TABLE 5 Proof Load and Tensile Strength Values, kNA

Nominal Stress Class 4.6 Class 4.8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 and 8.8.3 Class 9.8 Classes 10.9 and10.9.3 Class 12.9
Product Area,B C
Proof Load Tensile Proof Load Tensile Proof Load Tensile Proof Load Tensile Proof Tensile Proof Tensile Proof Tensile
Diameter and mm2
Strength, Strength, Strength, Strength, Load Strength, Load Strength, Load Strength,
Thread Pitch
min min min min min min min
Method Method Method Method Method Method Method Method Method Method Method Method Method Method
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
M1.6 3 0.35 1.27 ... ... ... 0.39 0.43 0.53 ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.83 0.91 1.14 ... ... ... 1.23 1.40 1.55
M2 3 0.4 2.07 ... ... ... 0.64 0.70 0.87 ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.35 1.49 1.86 ... ... ... 2.01 2.28 2.53
M2.5 3 0.45 3.39 ... ... ... 1.05 1.15 1.42 ... ... ... ... ... ... 2.20 2.44 3.05 ... ... ... 3.29 3.73 4.14
M3 3 0.5 5.03 ... ... ... 1.56 1.71 2.11 ... ... ... ... ... ... 3.27 3.62 4.53 ... ... ... 4.88 5.53 6.14
M3.5 3 0.6 6.78 ... ... ... 2.10 2.31 2.85 ... ... ... ... ... ... 4.41 4.88 6.10 ... ... ... 6.58 7.13 8.27
M4 3 0.7 8.78 ... ... ... 2.72 2.99 3.69 ... ... ... ... ... ... 5.71 6.32 7.90 ... ... ... 8.52 9.66 10.7
M5 3 0.8 14.2 3.20 3.41 5.68 4.40 4.83 5.96 5.40 5.96 7.38 ... ... ... 9.23 10.2 12.8 11.8 13.3 14.8 13.8 15.6 17.3
M6 3 1 20.1 4.52 4.82 8.04 6.23 6.83 8.44 7.64 8.44 10.5 ... ... ... 13.1 14.5 18.1 16.7 18.9 20.9 19.5 22.1 24.5
M8 3 1.25 36.6 8.24 8.78 14.6 11.3 12.4 15.4 13.9 15.4 19.0 ... ... ... 23.8 26.4 32.9 30.4 34.4 38.1 35.5 40.3 44.7
M10 3 1.5 58.0 13.1 13.9 23.2 18.0 19.7 24.4 22.0 24.4 30.2 ... ... ... 37.7 41.8 52.2 48.1 54.5 60.3 56.3 63.8 70.8
M12 3 1.75 84.3 19.0 20.2 33.7 26.1 28.7 35.4 32.0 35.4 43.8 ... ... ... 54.8 60.7 75.9 70.0 79.2 87.7 81.8 92.7 103
M14 3 2 115 25.9 27.6 46.0 35.7 39.1 48.3 43.7 48.3 59.8 ... ... ... 74.8 82.8 104 95.5 108 120 112 127 140
D D D
M16 3 2 157 35.3 37.7 62.8 48.7 53.4 65.9 59.7 65.9 81.6 102 113 141 130 148 163 152 173 192
M20 3 2.5 245 55.1 58.8 98.0 ... ... ... 93.1 103 127 147 162 203 ... ... ... 203 230 255 238 270 299
M22 3 2.5E 303 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 182 200 251 ... ... ... 251 285 315 ... ... ...
M24 3 3 353 79.4 84.7 141 ... ... ... 134 148 184 212 233 293 ... ... ... 293 332 367 342 388 431
M27 3 3E 459 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 275 303 381 ... ... ... 381 431 477 ... ... ...
M30 3 3.5 561 126 135 224 ... ... ... ... ... ... 337 370 466 ... ... ... 466 527 583 544 617 684
M36 3 4 817 184 196 327 ... ... ... ... ... ... 490 539 678 ... ... ... 678 763 850 792 899 997
M42 3 4.5 1120 252 269 448 ... ... ... ... ... ... 672 739 930 ... ... ... 930 1050 1160 1090 1230 1370

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M48 3 5 1470 331 353 588 ... ... ... ... ... ... 882 970 1220 ... ... ... 1220 1380 1530 1430 1620 1790
M56 3 5.5 2030 457 487 812 ... ... ... ... ... ... 1220 1340 1680 ... ... ... 1680 1910 2110 1970 2230 2480
M64 3 6 2680 603 643 1070 ... ... ... ... ... ... 1610 1790 2220 ... ... ... 2220 2520 2790 2600 2850 3270
F 568M

M72 3 6 3460 779 830 1380 ... ... ... ... ... ... 2080 2280 2870 ... ... ... 2870 3250 3600 3360 3810 4220
M80 3 6 4340 977 1040 1740 ... ... ... ... ... ... 2600 2860 3600 ... ... ... 3600 4080 4510 4210 4770 5290
M90 3 6 5590 1260 1340 2240 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4640 5250 5810 5420 6150 6820
M100 3 6 6990 1570 1680 2800 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5800 6570 7270 6780 7690 8530
A
Proof loads and tensile strengths are computed by multiplying the stresses given in Table 3 by the stress area of the thread.
B
Stress area, mm25 0.7854 (D − 0.9382 P)2, where D 5 nominal product size, mm, and P 5 thread pitch, mm.
C
Proof load, Method 1, is the length measurement method as described in 3.2.3 of Test Methods F 606. Proof load, Method 2, is the yield strength method as described in 3.2.5 of Test Methods F 606.
D
For Classes 8.8 and 8.8.3 sizes M16 and smaller are not covered by Specification F 568M. Class 9.8 may be suitable for applications requiring sizes M16 and smaller after consideration of design parameters,
application and service environment.
E
M22 and M27 are standard sizes for high-strength structural bolts only as covered in Specifications A 325M and A 490M.
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TABLE 6 Tension Test Wedge Angle

Product Property Class Nominal Product Wedge Angle,°

Diameter, (D)
Hex bolts and screws threaded 1D or closer to underside of head 4.6, 4.8, 5.8 through M24 10
over M24 6
8.8, 8.8.3, 9.8, 10.9, 10.9.3 through M20 6
over M20 4

Hex bolts and screws with unthreaded length greater than 1D 4.6, 4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 8.8.3, 9.8, 10.9, 10.9.3 through M24 10
over M24 6

Hex bolts and screws threaded 2D or closer to underside of head 12.9 all 4

Hex bolts and screws with unthreaded length greater than 2D 12.9 through M20 6
over M20 4

Hex flange screws 5.8, 9.8, 10.9 all 6

Studs all through M20 6

over M20 4

12. Product Marking closest periphery of the head. Markings may be either raised or
12.1 Bolts and Screws: depressed at the option of the manufacturer. Alternatively, for
12.1.1 Bolts and screws of nominal thread diameters hex head products, the markings may be indented on the side
smaller than M5 need not be marked. Additionally, slotted and of the head with the base of the property class symbols
recessed screws of nominal thread diameters M5 and larger positioned toward the bearing surface.
need not be marked. 12.1.5 Metric bolts and screws shall not be marked with
12.1.2 Bolts and screws, except those covered in 12.1.1, radial line symbols.
shall be marked permanently and clearly to identify the 12.2 Studs:
property class and the manufacturer. The property class sym- 12.2.1 Studs shall be marked permanently and clearly to
bols shall be as given in Table 7. The manufacturer’s identifi- identify the property class. The property class symbols and
cation symbol shall be of his design. sizes to be marked shall be as given in Table 7.
12.1.3 For Classes 8.8.3 and 10.9.3, the manufacturer may 12.2.2 Markings shall be located on the extreme end of the
add other distinguishing marks indicating that the bolt or screw stud and may be raised or depressed at the option of the
is atmospheric corrosion resistant and of a weathering grade of manufacturer. For studs with an interference-fit thread, the
steel. markings shall be located on the nut end.
12.1.4 Markings shall be located on the top of the head with 12.2.3 When ordered by the purchaser, studs shall be
the base of the property class symbols positioned toward the marked on both ends.
13. Packaging and Package Marking
TABLE 7 Property Class Identification Symbols 13.1 Packaging:
13.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, packaging shall be in
Identification Symbol accordance with Practice D 3951.
Specification Specification Other Bolts Studs 13.1.2 When special packaging requirements are required,
Property Class A 325M A 490M and Screws
Bolts Bolts
M4 M5 to M12 they shall be defined at the time of the inquiry and order.
and M10 and 13.2 Package Marking:
Smaller incl. Larger
A A A A
13.2.1 Each shipping unit shall include or be plainly marked
4.6 4.6 4.6
4.8 A A
4.8 A A
4.8
with the following information:
5.8 A A
5.8 A A
5.8 13.2.1.1 ASTM designation and type,
13.2.1.2 Size,
8.8B 8S A
8.8 A A
8.8
8.8.3 8S3 A
8.8.3 A A
8.8.3
13.2.1.3 Name and brand or trademark of the manufacturer,
9.8B A A
9.8 A
+ 9.8 13.2.1.4 Number of pieces,
13.2.1.5 Purchase order number, and
10.9 B A
10S 10.9 A
h 10.9
10.9.3 A
10S3 10.9.3 A A
10.9.3 13.2.1.6 Country of origin.
12.9 A A
12.9 A
D 12.9
14. Keywords
A
Not applicable.
B
Products made of low-carbon martensite steel shall be additionally marked by 14.1 alloy steel; bolts; carbon steel; metric; screws; steel;
underlining the property class symbol. structural; weathering steel

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APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. CONVERSION GUIDANCE

X1.1 For guidance purposes only, to assist designers and X1.1.5 Class 10.9 mechanical properties are approximately
purchasers in the selection of a property class, the following equivalent to those of Specification A 354, Grade BD and
conversion guidance is provided: Specification A 490, Types 1 and 2.
X1.1.1 Class 4.6 mechanical properties are approximately X1.1.6 Class 10.9.3 mechanical properties are approxi-
equivalent to those of Specification A 307, Grade A. mately equivalent to those of Specification A 490, Type 3.
X1.1.2 Class 8.8 mechanical properties are approximately X1.1.7 Class 12.9 mechanical properties are approximately
equivalent to those of Specification A 449, and Specification equal to those of Specification A 574.
A 325, Types 1 and 2.
X1.1.3 Class 8.8.3 mechanical properties are approximately X1.2 Class 9.8 is applicable to fasteners of nominal thread
equivalent to those of Specification A 325, Type 3. diameters M16 and smaller; Class 8.8 is applicable to fasteners
X1.1.4 Class 9.8 mechanical properties are approximately larger than M16, except for Specification A 325M bolts where
9 % higher than those of Specification A 449. M16 and larger bolt diameters are Class 8.8.

X2. SIGNIFICANCE OF PROPERTY CLASS DESIGNATION

X2.1 Property classes are designated by numbers where proximates 1⁄10 of the ratio, expressed as a percentage, between
increasing numbers generally represent increasing tensile minimum yield stress and minimum tensile strength.
strengths. The designation symbol has the following signifi- X2.1.3 The numeral 3, following the second decimal point,
cance: is an indicator that the material has atmospheric corrosion
X2.1.1 The one or two numerals preceding the first decimal resistance and weathering characteristics comparable to steels
point approximates 1⁄1000 of the minimum tensile strength in covered in Specification A 588/A 588M.
MPa.
X2.1.2 The numeral following the first decimal point ap-

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This section identifies the location of selected changes to this standard that have been incorporated since the
–96 issue. For the convenience of the user, Committee F-16 has highlighted those changes that may impact the
use of this standard. This section may also include descriptions of the changes or reasons for the changes, or both.

(1) Table 5, Classes 8.8 and 8.8.3, deleted the M16 size and (3) Table 5, Classes 10.9 and 10.9.3, increased the size range
added a footnote indicating sizes M16 and smaller are not to add M64 — M100.
covered by Specification F 568M and suggesting Class 9.8 be (4) Tables 1 and 2, revised the Nominal Product Diameter
used. column to align with the changes in Table 5.
(2) Table 5, Classes 8.8 and 8.8.3, increased the size range to
add M42 — M80.

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