Metric Recommended Bolt Torque
| Bolt Diameter (mm) | Recommended Torque (Nm) | Recommended Torque (Nm) |
| 8 | 30 | 40 |
| 10 | 55 | 75 |
| 12 | 100 | 135 |
| 14 | 160 | 215 |
| Bolt Diameter (mm) | Recommended Torque (Nm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 8.8 | Class 10.9 | |
| 8 | 30 | 40 |
| 10 | 55 | 75 |
| 12 | 100 | 135 |
How to measure the torque on bolts?
The torque value of a bolt can be checked in 3 ways:
- The movement check:
- The loosening check:
- The marking check:
What is the maximum bolt torque?
Bolt Size TPI Tension (lbs) Tightening Torque Range (ft lbs) (Min - Max) Min Max Plain Lubricated; 1 ⁄ 2: 13: 15,000: 18,000: 125 - 150: 63 - 75: 5 ⁄ 8: 11: 24,000: 29,000: 250 - 302: 125 - 151: 3 ⁄ 4: 10: 35,000: 42,000: 438 - 525: 219 - 263: 7 ⁄ 8: 9: 49,000: 59,000: 715 - 860: 357 - 430: 1: 8: 64,000: 77,000: 1,067 - 1,283: 533 - 642: 1 1 ⁄ 8: 7: 80,000: 96,000: 1,500 - 1,800: 750 - 900: 1 1 ⁄ 4: 7: 102,000: 122,000: 2,125 - 2,542
How strong is a GM 10 bolt?
big joe the 10 bolt is very strong but boy that is a vey heavy car and it will really pull on that 10 bolt. useing an auto trans will save you though as they can't put as much of a load as a standard tranny might..
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What should bolts be torqued to?
US Recommended Bolt TorqueSizeRecommended TorqueGrade 218-8 S/S9/16"53635/8"731043/4"12512413 more rows
What is the torque for M12 bolt?
Classic 10.9 Bolts (Metric Coarse)Bolt Diameter x PitchThread Stress Area mm 2*When μ = 0.10 Results in:Tightening Torque NmM8 x 1.2536.631.8M10 x 1.558.063M12 x 1.7584.310813 more rows
What is the torque on a 8mm bolt?
22NmWe recommend you use torque values specified below: For bolts with a 6mm Thread Diameter: 20Nm. For bolts with a 8mm Thread Diameter: 22Nm. For bolts with a 10mm Thread Diameter: 25Nm.
What is the max torque for a bolt?
ASTM A449 / SAE Grade 5*Bolt SizeTPITightening Torque (ft lbs)Plain1⁄213759⁄16121095⁄81115012 more rows
What is an M10 screw?
M10 bolts are a highly adaptable and strong fixing, which can be used in many applications within construction and at home. They are adjusted with either a spanner or wrench due to their hexagonal head and have a full or half threaded stem, so they can be used with a nut or in a tapered hole.
What size bolt has a 10mm head?
The standard 6mm cap screw has a 10mm head.
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