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    INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE

    6363 Oak Tree Boulevard • Independence, Ohio 44131 USA, www.indfast.org

    How many threads should be beyond the nut? – Two Minimum

    The question is asked fairly frequently, “How many threads should extend beyond the nut?” The answer is, “A minimum of two thread
    pitches should extend beyond the top surface of the nut.”

    The reasoning underlying this rule is simple:

    1. The full strength capability of a nut can only be assured when all of the engaged screw or bolt threads are fully formed and
    at full size.
    2. Many screw and bolt standards require or allow one to two incomplete threads on the point end of a screw to facilitate easy
    screw or bolt starting in a mating nut or tapped hole.
    3. The only way an assembler can be assured that all threads engages in a nut are fully formed and at full diameter is if two
    or more screw or bolt thread pitches extend beyond the top surface of the mating nut.

    Minimum Length Beyond the Nut


    Inch Fasteners Metric Fasteners
    Minimum length Minimum length be- Minimum length
    Nominal TPI Pitch Nominal Pitch
    beyond the nut (in.) yond the nut (mm) beyond the nut (in.)
    1/4 20 0.050 0.100 M6 1.00 2.0 0.079
    1/4 28 0.036 0.071 ... ... ... ...
    5/16 18 0.056 0.111 M8 1.25 2.5 0.098
    5/16 24 0.042 0.083 M8 1.00 2.0 0.079
    3/8 16 0.063 0.125 M10 1.50 3.0 0.118
    3/8 24 0.042 0.083 M10 1.25 2.5 0.098
    7/16 14 0.071 0.143 ... ... ... ...
    7/16 20 0.050 0.100 ... ... ... ...
    1/2 13 0.077 0.154 M12 1.75 3.5 0.138
    1/2 20 0.050 0.100 M12 1.25 2.5 0.098
    9/16 12 0.083 0.167 ... ... ... ...
    9/16 18 0.056 0.111 ... ... ... ...
    5/8 11 0.091 0.182 M16 2.00 4.0 0.157
    5/8 18 0.056 0.111 M16 1.50 3.0 0.118
    3/4 10 0.100 0.200 ... ... ... ...
    3/4 16 0.063 0.125 ... ... ... ...
    7/8 9 0.111 0.222 M20 2.50 5.0 0.197
    7/8 14 0.071 0.143 M20 2.00 4.0 0.157
    1 8 0.125 0.250 M24 3.00 6.0 0.236
    1 12 0.083 0.167 M24 2.00 4.0 0.157
    1 14 0.071 0.143 ... ... ... ...

    This rule applies to all nuts of all styles, types, and materials except heavy hex nuts used in construction applications. According to the
    AISC and RCSC standards bolt-nut engagement is sufficient provided the bolt point end is flush with, on beyond the top surface of the
    nut opposite the bearing surface. For more information on this or other technical subjects contact the author at [email protected].

    Disclaimer: All information provided in this document and/or presentation is based on data the Industrial Fasteners Institute believes
    to be reliable and accurate. Such information is intended for use by persons at their own discretion and risk. The information here
    in is based on industry standards and recognized practices. The Industrial Fasteners Institute and the representatives providing this
    material assume no responsibility for the content.

    IFI
    IFI
    Technical Bulletin ®
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    Published and issued by the
    Industrial Fasteners Institute the nut? – Two Minimum Issued: January, 2007
    of Independence, OH
    All standards and specifications are advisory only. Their use by anyone is entirely voluntary. Reliance thereon for any purpose by anyone is at the sole risk of that person or the
    user of the product, and the IFI is not responsible for any loss, claim, or damage arising therefrom. In formulating and approving standards and specifications, the IFI has not
    investigated and will not investigate patents which may apply to the subject matter. Prospective users of the standards and specifications are responsible for advising themselves
    of and protecting themselves against any patent infringement liability which may arise out of such use. © INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE 2010

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