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Standard Torque Settings
Use the following torque settings unless specific values are stated on the fastener or elsewhere.
For battery terminals use the torque values specified by the battery manufacturer.
Thread Size
ISO Coarse
Minimum - Maximum Torque
M2.5
0.3 - 0.4Nm (2.7 - 3.5 inch-pounds)
M3
0.5 - 0.6Nm (4.5 - 5.3 inch-pounds)
M4
1.1 - 1.3Nm (9.8 - 11.5 inch-pounds)
M5
2.3 - 2.7Nm (20.5 - 23.9 inch-pounds)
M6
3.9 - 4.5Nm (35 - 39 inch-pounds)
M8
9.5 - 11.1Nm (85 - 98 inch-pounds)
M10
18.7 - 21.9Nm (166 - 194 inch-pounds)
M12
32.8 - 38.4Nm (292 - 340 inch-pounds)
M16
81.5 - 95.1Nm (724 - 844 inch-pounds)
Notes:
1
Torque settings are for mild steel, brass and stainless steel.
2
Torque is based on 60% of yield stress of the material. Yield for the purposes of this chart is
240MPa.
3
Tolerance range is 60 - 70 % of yield.
4
When a bolt and nut is torqued use a spanner to prevent rotation.
5
Use hand tools when loosening and tightening stainless steel fasteners. Lubricate bolts
before tightening to prevent them locking up.
