ASME B18.3.1M Socket Head Cap Screws

ASME B18.3.1M contains complete general and dimensional data for metric series hexagon socket head cap screws in sizes from 1.6 mm to 48 mm and for metric series spline socket head cap screws in sizes from 1.6 mm to 8 mm recognized as American National Standard. Also included are appendices covering drill and counterbore sizes (Appendix I), drilled head dimensions (Appendix 11), formulas for dimensions (Appendix 111), IS0 dimensional variations (Appendix IV), part numbering system and preferred sizes for government use (Appendix V), and thread dimensions (Appendix VI).
The inclusion of dimensional data in ASME B18.3.1M Standard is not intended to imply that all of the products described are stock production sizes. Consumers should consult with manufacturers concerning lists of stock production sizes.
The Tables measurements are also converted into millimeters to make the information clearer and easier to understand.

ASME B18.3.1M Socket Head Cap Screws

Nom. Sizeand Thread Pitch Body Diameter, D Head Diameter A Head Height H Chamferor Radius S Hexagon Socket Sizea J Spline Socket Sizea M Key Engagement T Transition Dia. B a
Max Min. Max Min. Max Min. Max Nom. Nom. Min. Max
ASME B18.3.1M - M1.6 × 0.35 1.6 1.46 3 2.87 1.6 1.52 0.16 1.5 1.829 0.8 2
ASME B18.3.1M - M2 × 0.4 2 1.86 3.8 3.65 2 1.91 0.2 1.5 1.829 1 2.6
ASME B18.3.1M - M2.5 × 0.45 2.5 2.36 4.5 4.33 2.5 2.4 0.25 2 2.438 1.25 3.1
ASME B18.3.1M - M3 × 0.5 3 2.86 5.5 5.32 3 2.89 0.3 2.5 2.819 1.5 3.6
ASME B18.3.1M - M4 × 0.7 4 3.82 7 6.8 4 3.88 0.4 3 3.378 2 4.7
ASME B18.3.1M - M5 × 0.8 5 4.82 8.5 8.27 5 4.86 0.5 4 4.648 2.5 5.7
ASME B18.3.1M - M6 × 1 6 5.82 10 9.74 6 5.85 0.6 5 5.486 3 6.8
ASME B18.3.1M - M8 × 1.25 8 7.78 13 12.7 8 7.83 0.8 6 7.391 4 9.2
ASME B18.3.1M - M10 × 1.5 10 9.78 16 15.67 10 9.81 1 8 ... 5 11.2
ASME B18.3.1M - M12 × 1.75 12 11.73 18 17.63 12 11.79 1.2 10 ... 6 14.2
ASME B18.3.1M - M14 × 2b 14 13.73 21 20.6 14 13.77 1.4 12 ... 7 16.2
ASME B18.3.1M - M16 × 2 16 15.73 24 23.58 16 15.76 1.6 14 ... 8 18.2
ASME B18.3.1M - M20 × 2.5 20 19.67 30 29.53 20 19.73 2 17 ... 10 22.4
ASME B18.3.1M - M24 × 3 24 23.67 36 35.48 24 23.7 2.4 19 ... 12 26.4
ASME B18.3.1M - M30 × 3.5 30 29.67 45 44.42 30 29.67 3 22 ... 15 33.4
ASME B18.3.1M - M36 × 4 36 35.61 54 53.37 36 35.64 3.6 27 ... 18 39.4
ASME B18.3.1M - M42 × 4.5 42 41.61 63 62.31 42 41.61 4.2 32 ... 21 45.6
ASME B18.3.1M - M48 × 5 48 47.61 72 71.27 48 47.58 4.8 36 ... 24 52.6
  • a See also Table 25.
  • b The M14 ×2 size is not recommended for use in new designs.
  • All dimensions are in millimeters
  • LG is grip length and LB is body length. For length of complete thread.
  • For additional manufacturing and acceptance specifications, see ASME B18.3.1M-1986.

ASME Material Specifications

ASTM A193/A193M Bolting, Stud Bolts, Screws
ASTM A320/A320M Bolting, Stud Bolts, Screws
ASTM A354 Bolts
ASTM A449 Hex Cap Screws, Bolts, Studs
ASTM A453/A453M Bolting, Stud Bolts, Screws, Nuts
ASTM A574/A574M Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket Head Cap Screws
ASTM A1014/A1014M UNS N07718 Bolting, Stud Bolts, Screws, Nuts
ASTM A1082/A1082M Bolting, Stud Bolts, Screws, Nuts
ASTM F1554 Anchor Bolts, Anchor Rods
ASTM F2882 Stud Bolts, Screws, Threaded Rod
ASTM F3042 Socket Set, Square Head Slotted Headless Screw
ASTM F3125/F3125M Heavy Hex Bolts, Screws, Studs
ASTM F468/F468M Bolting, Stud Bolts, Screws
ASTM F593 Bolting, Stud Bolts, Screws
ASTM F738/F738M Stud Bolts, Screws
ASTM F835/F835M Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket Button and Flat Countersunk Head Cap Screws
ASTM F837/F837M Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws
ASTM F880/F880M Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Socket Set Screws
ASTM F901 Aluminium Transmission Tower Bolts
ASTM F912/912M Standard Specification for Alloy Steel Socket Set Screws

EN Material Specifications

EN 10269 Bolting Fasteners, Bolting Stud Bolts, Screws, Nuts, Washers

ISO Material Specifications

ISO 898-1 Bolting Fasteners, Bolting Stud Bolts, Screws
ISO 3506-1 Bolting, Stud Bolts, Screws, Nuts
ISO 3506-5 Bolting, Stud Bolts, Screws, Nuts

Equivalent ISO Standards

ISO 4762 Socket Head Cap Screws

Equivalent DIN Standards

DIN 912 Socket Head Cap Screws