Use these torque settings only where no torque setting has been specified in the text. Values
are for dry threads and may be within 3% of the figures stated. For lubricated threads the
values should be reduced by one third.
UNF Grade "S" Bolts
Bolt Size
in
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
METRIC Grade "8.8" Bolts
M5
M6
M8
M10
M12
M16
M20
M24
M30
M36
METRIC Grade "12.9" Bolts
M8
M10
M12
M14
M16
Note: All bolts are of high tensile strength and must not be replaced by bolts of a lesser
tensile specification.
Torque Settings
Hexagon (A/F) Torque Settings
(mm)
in
6.3
7/16
7.9
1/2
9.5
9/16
11.1
5/8
12.7
3/4
14.3
13/16
15.9
15/16
19
1 1/8
22.2
1 5/16
25.4
1 1/2
31.7
1 7/8
38.1
2 1/4
Hexagon (A/F)
mm
5
8
6
10
8
13
10
17
12
19
16
24
20
30
24
36
30
46
36
55
8
13
10
17
12
19
14
22
16
24
Nm
lbf ft
14
10
28
20
49
36
78
58
117
87
170
125
238
175
407
300
650
480
970
715
1940
1430
3390
2500
7
5
12
9
28
21
56
42
98
72
244
180
476
352
822
607
1633
1205
2854
2105
48
35
94
69
166
122
320
236
400
295
27