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BOLT CLAMP LOADS

Suggested Assembly Torque Values

USS/SAE GRADE 5
DIAMETER
& THREADS
PER INCH
1/4-20
28
5/16-18
24
3/8-16
24
7/16-14
20
1/2-13
20
9/16-12
18
5/8-11
18
3/4-10
16
7/8-9
14
1-8
14

TENSILE
STRENGTH
MIN. PSI
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000
120,000

PROOF
LOAD
LBS.
2,700
3,100
4,450
4,900
6,600
7,450
9,050
10,100
12,100
13,600
15,500
17,300
19,200
21,800
28,400
31,700
39,300
43,300
51,500
57,700

CLAMP
LOAD
LBS.
2,020
2,320
3,340
3,700
4,950
5,600
6,780
7,570
9,050
10,200
11,600
12,950
14,400
16,350
21,300
23,780
29,450
32,450
38,600
43,300

TORQUE
DRY
FT. LBS.
8
10
17
19
30
35
50
55
75
85
110
120
150
170
260
300
430
470
640
720

USS/SAE GRADE 8
LUBRICATED
FT. LBS.
6.3
7.2
13
14
23
25
35
40
55
65
80
90
110
130
200
220
320
350
480
540

TENSILE
STRENGTH
MIN. PSI
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000

PROOF
LOAD
LBS.
3,800
4,350
6,300
6,950
9,300
10,500
12,800
14,200
17,000
19,200
21,800
24,400
27,100
30,700
40,100
44,800
55,400
61,100
72,700
81,500

CLAMP
LOAD
LBS.
2,850
3,250
4,700
5,200
6,980
7,900
9,550
10,650
12,750
14,400
16,350
18,250
20,350
23,000
30,100
33,500
41,600
45,800
54,500
61,100

TORQUE
DRY
FT. LBS.
12
14
24
27
45
50
70
80
110
120
150
170
210
240
380
420
600
670
910
1,020

When using Anti-seize, reduce the lubed chart reading by 20% to

properly torque.
Always lubricate and use lubed torque values.

Torques for Grades 5 and 8 were calculated based on

the following relationship:
T=RDP

NOTES:
The above recommended assembly torques are offered as a guide
only. Torque specifications, especially for critical joints, should be
determined under actual assembly conditions due to the many
variables involved which are difficult to predict and do affect the
torque-tension relationship.
The above recommended clamp loads are based on 75% of the
minimum specified proof loads for each grade and size.

Where:

STRENGTH
GRADE
SAE Gr. 5

SAE Gr. 8

APPLICABLE SIZES
1/4" thru 1" diameter
over 1" diameter thru
1-1/2" diameter
1/4" thru 1" diameter

T = Torque (ft. lbs.)

D = Nominal Diameter (in.)
P = Clamp Load (lbs.)
R = Tightening Coefficient

The value of R is assumed to be equal to .20 for dry, unplated

conditions and equal to .15 for lubricated, including plated,
conditions. Actual values of R can vary between .05 and .35 for
commonly encountered conditions.

PROOF LOAD
STRESS (PSI)
85,000
74,000

YIELD
STRENGTH MIN.
STRESS (PSI)
92,000
81,000

TENSILE
STRESS MIN.
(PSI)
120,000
105,000

120,000

130,000

150,000

Pounds to Inch Pound Conversion

lbs. x 12 = inch lbs.
Example: 9 lbs. x 12 = 108 inch lbs.

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LUBRICATED
FT. LBS.
9
10
18
20
35
35
50
60
80
90
110
130
160
180
280
310
450
500
680
760

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BOLT
WRENCH
DIAMETER
SIZE
1/4
7/16
5/16
1/2
3/8
9/16
7/16
5/8
1/2
3/4
9/16
13/16
5/8
15/16
3/4
1-1/8
7/8
1-5/16
1"
1-1/2
1-1/8
1-11/16
1-1/4
1-7/8
1-3/8
2-1/16
1-1/2
2-1/4
1-3/4
2-5/8
2"
3"
2-1/4
3-3/8
2-1/2
3-3/4
2-3/4
4-1/8
3"
4-1/2

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GUIDE FOR PREVAILING-TORQUE LOCK NUT ASSEMBLY TORQUES (CAD AND WAX, GRADE B, C,
AND GRADE G FLANGE NUTS) LOCK NUT STANDARDS FROM IFI-100 REQUIREMENTS

Grade C

Torque-Tension Requirements
SIZE
Threads PER INCH
1/420
1/428
5/1618
5/1624
3/816
3/824
7/1614
7/1620
1/213
1/220
9/1612
9/1618
5/811
5/818
3/410
3/416
7/89
7/814
18
112
114
1-1/87
1-1/812
1-1/47
1-1/412
1-3/86
1-3/812
1-1/26
1-1/212

CLAMP LOAD
(LB)
2,000
2,300
3,350
3,700
4,950
5,600
6,800
7,550
9,050
10,200
11,600
13,000
14,500
16,300
21,300
23,800
29,500
32,400
38,700
42,300
43,000
42,100
47,500
53,500
59,700
63,800
72,900
77,600
87,700

GRADE B
ASSEMBLY
TORQUE
MAX.
MIN.
85**
60**
90**
65**
150**
110**
160**
120**
20
14.5
22
16
32
23
34
24
50
37
52.5
37.5
70
50
77.5
57.5
95
70
97.5
72.5
165
125
165
120
250
185
270
200
375
275
395
290
400
300
404
294
437
327
513
375
549
412
612
445
670
503
745
545
807
605

CLAMP LOAD
(LB)
2,850
3,250
4,700
5,200
6,950
7,900
9,600
10,700
12,800
14,440
16,400
18,300
20,300
23,000
30,100
33,600
41,600
45,800
54,600
59,750
61,100
69,000
76,800
87,000
96,600
104,000
118,000
127,000
142,000

GRADE C
ASSEMBLY
TORQUE
MAX.
MIN.
125**
85**
125**
85**
190**
130**
200**
140**
28
20
29
21
43
31
43
31
62.5
45
70
50
95
70
95
70
122.5
90
125
90
210
155
210
155
312.5
225
312.5
225
462.5
360
490
360
500
362.5
585
454
622
453
736
573
782
570
880
685
955
696
1,075
837
1,150
837

CLAMP LOAD
(LB)
2,850
3,250
4,700
5,200
6,950
7,900
9,600
10,700
12,800
14,440
16,400
18,300
20,300
23,000
30,100
33,600
41,600
45,800
54,600
59,750
61,100
69,000
76,800
87,000
96,600
104,000
118,000
127,000
142,000

GRADE G
ASSEMBLY
TORQUE
MAX.
MIN.
150**
100**
160**
105**
240**
155**
230**
155**
32
21
33
22
51
34
60
40
85
55
89
59
120
80
132
88
143
95
175
115
240
160
270
170
360
260
402
247
530
410

645
398

Grade B

Grade G

Clamp Loads for the Grade B lock nuts equal 75% of the bolt proof loads specified for SAE J-429 Grade 5, and ASTM A-449 bolts.
Clamp Loads for Grade C lock nuts equal 75% of the bolt proof loads specified for SAE J-429 Grade 8, and ASTM A-354 Grade BD bolts.
IFI-100 does not govern lock nuts above 1". The values shown in the chart are to be used as a mid-range guideline.
** Torque values for 1/4" and 5/16" sizes are in inch lbs. All other torque values are in foot lbs.

METRIC TORQUE CHART FOR HEX HEAD CAP SCREWS

SIZE
M4 x .70 Pitch
M5 x .80 Pitch
M6 x 1.00 Pitch
M7 x 1.00 Pitch
M8 x 1.25 Pitch
M8 x 1.00 Pitch
M10 x 1.50 Pitch
M10 x 1.00 Pitch
M10 x 1.25 Pitch
M12 x 1.75 Pitch
M12 x 1.25 Pitch
M12 x 1.50 Pitch
M14 x 2.00 Pitch
M14 x 1.50 Pitch
M16 x 2.00 Pitch
M18 x 2.50 Pitch
M20 x 2.50 Pitch
M22 x 2.50 Pitch
M24 x 3.00 Pitch
M6 x 1.00 Pitch
M8 x 1.25 Pitch
M10 x 1.50 Pitch
M12 x 1.75 Pitch
M14 x 2.00 Pitch
M16 x 2.00 Pitch

CLASS
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
8.8
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9
10.9

NEWTON METERS
ZINC PLATED UNPLATED
3.1
2.2
6.1
5.5
10.4
9.5
17.0
15.5
25.0
23.0
27.0
24.5
51.0
46.0
57.0
52.0
54.0
49.0
87.0
79.0
96.0
87.0
92.0
83.0
140.0
125.0
150.0
135.0
215.0
195.0
300.0
280.0
430.0
390.0
580.0
530.0
740.0
670.0
15.5
14.0
37.0
34.0
75.0
68.0
160.0
117.0
205.0
185.0
310.0
280.0

FOOT POUNDS (APPROX.)

ZINC PLATED UNPLATED
2.30
1.65
4.58
4.13
7.80
7.13
12.75
11.63
18.75
17.25
20.25
18.38
38.25
34.50
42.75
39.00
40.50
36.75
65.25
59.25
72.00
65.25
69.00
62.25
105.00
93.75
112.50
101.25
161.25
146.25
225.00
210.00
322.50
292.50
435.00
397.50
555.00
502.50
11.63
10.50
27.75
25.50
56.25
51.00
97.50
87.75
153.75
138.75
232.50
210.00

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TORQUE CHART FOR STAINLESS STEEL CAP SCREWS

CLASS

8.8

10.9

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SIZE
6-32
6-40
8-32
8-36
10-24
10-32
1/4-20
1/4-28
5/16-18
5/16-24
3/8-16
3/8-24
7/16-14
7/16-20
1/2-13
1/2-20
9/16-12
9/16-18
5/8-11
5/8-18
3/4-10
3/4-16
7/8-9
7/8-14
1"-8
1"-14

316

18/8

INCH-LBS.

INCH-LBS.

10.1
12.7
20.7
23.0
23.8
33.1
78.8
99.0
138.0
147.0
247.0
271.0
393.0
418.0
542.0
565.0
713.0
787.0
1,160.0
1,301.0
1,582.0
1,558.0
2,430.0
2,420.0
3,595.0
3,250.0

9.6
12.1
19.8
22.0
22.8
31.7
75.2
94.0
132.0
142.0
236.0
259.0
376.0
400.0
517.0
541.0
682.0
752.0
1,110.0
1,244.0
1,530.0
1,490.0
2,328.0
2,318.0
3,440.0
3,110.0

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