INTRODUCTION
Torque
Use the torques in this chart when special torques are not given. These torques apply to fasteners with both UNC
and UNF threads, as received from suppliers dry, or when lubricated with engine oil. Not applicable if special graphite
lubricants, Molydisulfide greases, or other extreme pressure lubricants are used.
Decimal hardware
Grade 5 bolts, nuts and studs
Size
Nm
lb in/lb ft
1/4 in
12 – 15 Nm
108 – 132 lb in
5/16 in
23 – 28 Nm
204 – 252 lb in
3/8 in
48 – 57 Nm
420 – 504 lb in
7/16 in
73 – 87 Nm
54 – 64 lb ft
1/2 in
109 – 130 Nm
80 – 96 lb ft
9/16 in
149 – 179 Nm
110 – 132 lb ft
5/8 in
203 – 244 Nm
150 – 180 lb ft
3/4 in
366 – 439 Nm
270 – 324 lb ft
7/8 in
542 – 651 Nm
400 – 480 lb ft
1 in
787 – 944 Nm
580 – 696 lb ft
1-1/8 in
1085 – 1193 Nm
800 – 880 lb ft
1-1/4 in
1519 – 1681 Nm
1120 – 1240 lb ft
1-3/8 in
1980 – 2278 Nm
1460 – 1680 lb ft
1-1/2 in
2631 – 2983 Nm
1940 – 2200 lb ft
Markings for Grade 5 hardware
Grade 8 bolts, nuts and studs
Size
Nm
lb in/lb ft
1/4 in
16 – 20 Nm
144 – 180 lb in
5/16 in
33 – 39 Nm
288 – 348 lb in
3/8 in
61 – 73 Nm
540 – 648 lb in
7/16 in
95 – 114 Nm
70 – 84 lb ft
1/2 in
149 – 179 Nm
110 – 132 lb ft
9/16 in
217 – 260 Nm
160 – 192 lb ft
5/8 in
298 – 358 Nm
220 – 264 lb ft
3/4 in
515 – 618 Nm
380 – 456 lb ft
7/8 in
814 – 976 Nm
600 – 720 lb ft
1 in
1220 – 1465 Nm
900 – 1080 lb ft
1-1/8 in
1736 – 1953 Nm
1280 – 1440 lb ft
1-1/4 in
2468 – 2712 Nm
1820 – 2000 lb ft
1-3/8 in
3227 – 3688 Nm
2380 – 2720 lb ft
1-1/2 in
4285 – 4827 Nm
3160 – 3560 lb ft
Markings for Grade 8 hardware
NOTE:
Use thick nuts with Grade 8 bolts.
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