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Important Note
The information below is generally based on conservative appraisals of the clearance required for open ended spanners, ring spanners, and sockets. It is probable that smaller dimensions can be used if the
wrench / spanner / socket geometry is selected at the early design stage. The links on this table provide more detailed information.
For Bolt edge distances applicable to structural design refer to Edge Distances

Bolts Holes, Min Spacings, and Wrench / Spanner Clearances Precision Hexagon Bolts And Screws
Dimensions in mm
Tables for bolts and screws in accordance with BS 3692:2001..ISO metric precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts. Specification.
Note clearance hole dimension "D" is in line with BS EN 20273:1992, ISO 273:1979. med fit
Clearance
Size

Hole D

Min P

G
a

S
Nom. Size
Spanner(A/F)

H
(Sq.Drive)

M3

3.4

14

10

10

5.5

14(6,3)

M4

4.5

17

10

12

14

22(10)

M5

5.5

20

10

12

14

22(10)

M6

6.6

24

14

10

15

17

10

26(12,5)

M8

9.0

30

18

12

18

22

13

26(12,5)

M10

11.0

37

28

14

21

27

17

27(12,5)

M12

13.5

42

30

16

22

30

19

29(12,5)

M16

17.5

50

30

20

26

38

24

42(20)

M20

22,0

60

32

22

32

46

30

47(20)

M24

26,0

75

48

25

38

55

36

54(20)

M30

33.0

94

60

30

48

70

46

70(25)

M36

39.0

104

60

34

52

90

55

81(25)

High Strength Friction Grip Bolts

Dimensions in mm
Clearances suitable for bolts & nuts to BS EN 14399-3:2005.. High-strength structural bolting for preloading. System HR. Hexagon bolt and nut

S
Nom. Size
Spanner (A/F)

Clearance
Size

Min P
a

M16

56

30

25

38

27

27

M20

64

48

28

42

48

32

M24

84

48

40

55

65

41

M30

98

60

45

65

77

50

M36

112

60

45

70

81

60

Relevant links
1. Tecnocentro Wrench clearances.. Excellent source of relevant information - Better and more detailed than my information
2. EngineersEdge Wrench Clearances.. American (inch sizes) similar to Information in Machinerys Handbook
3. Icrank Wrench Clearances.. American (inch sizes) .

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