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ASTM, SAE AND ISO GRADE MARKINGS

AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR
STEEL FASTENERS
Nominal Mechanical Properties
Identification Fastener Size Proof Yield Tensile
Specification Material
Grade Mark Description Range Load Strength Strength
(in.) (psi) Min (psi) Min (psi)
SAE J429 Low or Medium Carbon 1/4 thru 1-
33,000 36,000
Grade 1 Steel 1/2
60,000
ASTM A307
Bolts, Low Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 4 -- --
Grades A&B
No Screws,
Studs 1/4 thru
Grade
SAE J429 Low or Medium Carbon 3/4 Over 55,000 57,000 74,000
Mark
Grade 2 Steel 3/4 to 1- 33,000 36,000 60,000
1/2

SAE J429 Medium Carbon Cold 1/4 thru 1-

No Studs -- 100,000 115,000
Grade 4 Drawn Steel 1/2
Grade
Mark

ASTM A193
AISI 501 80,000 100,000
Grade B5
B5
1/4 Thru 4 --
ASTM A193
AISI 410 85,000 110,000
Grade B6
B6

105,000 125,000
ASTM A193 AISI 4140, 4142, OR 1/4 thru 2-
95,000 115,000
Grade B7 4105 1/2
B7 -- 75,000 100,000
Over 2-1/2
--
thru 4
-- 105,000 125,000
ASTM A193 Over 4
CrMoVa Alloy Steel 95,000 115,000
Grade B16 thru 7
B16 85,000 100,000

ASTM A193
AISI 304
Grade B8
B8

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ASTM A193 1/4 and

AISI 347 -- 30,000 75,000
Grade B8C larger
B8C

ASTM A193
AISI 316
Grade B8M
B8M

ASTM A193 1/4 and

AISI 321 -- 30,000 75,000
Grade B8T larger
B8T

ASTM A193 AISI 304

Grade B8 Strain Hardened 100,000 125,000
B8 80,000 115,000
Bolts,
Screws, 65,000 105,000
ASTM A193 AISI 347 1/4 thr 3/4 50,000 100,000
Studs for
Grade B8C Strain Hardened Over 3/4
High- --
B8C thru 1
Temperature --
Over 1
Service -- 95,000 110,000
thru 1-1/4
ASTM A193 AISI 316 -- 80,000 100,000
Over 1-1/4
Grade B8M Strain Hardened 65,000 95,000
B8M thru 1-1/2
50,000 90,000
100,000 125,000
ASTM A193 AISI 321 80,000 115,000
Grade B8T Strain Hardened 65,000 105,000
B8T 50,000 100,000

ASTM A320 AISI 4140,

Grade L7 4142 or 4145
L7

ASTM A320
AISI 4037
Grade L7A
L7A Bolts, 1/4 thru 2-
-- 105,000 125,000
Screws, 1/2
ASTM A320 Studs for
AISI 4137
Grade L7B Low-
L7B Temperature
Service
ASTM A320
AISI 8740
Grade LC7
L7C

ASTM A320
AISI 4340 1/4 thru 4 -- 105,000 125,000
Grade L43
L43

ASTM A320
AISI 304
Grade B8
B8

ASTM A320
AISI 347
Grade B8C
B8C

1/4 and
ASTM A320 -- 30,000 75,000
Grade B8T AISI 321 larger
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Grade B8T AISI 321 larger

B8T

ASTM A320 AISI 303

Grade B8F or 303Se
B8F Bolts,
Screws,
Studs for
ASTM A320
Low- AISI 316
Grade B8M
Temperature
B8M
Service

ASTM A320
AISI 304
Grade B8
B8

ASTM A320
AISI 347
Grade B8C 1/4 thru
B8C 3/4
Over 3/4 -- 100,000 100,000
ASTM A320 AISI 303 thru 1 -- 80,000 80,000
Grade B8F or 303Se Over 1 -- 65,00 65,00
B8F thru 1-1/4 -- 50,00 50,00
Over 1-1/4
ASTM A320 thru 1-1/2
AISI 316
Grade B8M
B8M

ASTM A320
AISI 321
Grade B8T
B8T
1/4 thru 1
SAE J429 85,000 92,000 120,000
Over 1 to
Grade 5 74,000 81,000 105,000
1-1/2
Bolts, Medium Carbon Steel,
Screws, Quenched and 1/4 thru 1
Studs Tempered Over 1 to 85,000 92,000 120,000
ASTM A449 1-1/2 74,000 81,000 105,000
Over 1-1/2 55,000 58,000 90,000
thru 3
Low or Medium Carbon
SAE J429 No. 6
Sems Steel, Quenched and 85,000 -- 120,000
Grade 5.1 thru 3/8
Tempered
Bolts, Low Carbon Martensitic
SAE J429
Screws, Steel, Quenched and 1/4 thru 1 85,000 92,000 120,000
Grade 5.2
Studs Tempered

Medium Carbon Steel, 1/2 thru 1

ASTM A325 85,000 92,000 120,000
Quenched and 1-1/8 thru
Type 1 74,000 81,000 105,000
A325 Tempered 1-1/2

High Low Carbon Martensitic

ASTM A325 Strength Steel, Quenched and 1/2 thru 1 85,000 92,000 120,000
Type 2 Structural
A325 Tempered
Bolts
Atmospheric Corrosion
1/2 thru 1
ASTM A325 Resisting Steel, 85,000 92,000 120,000
1-1/8 thru
Type 3 Quenched and 74,000 81,000 105,000
A325 1-1/2
Tempered

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ASTM A354 80,000 83,000 105,000

Grade BB 1/4 thru 2- 75,000 78,000 100,000
BB Bolts, Alloy Steel, Quenched 1/2
Studs and Tempered 2-3/4 thru
4
ASTM A354 105,000 109,000 125,000
Grade BC 95,000 99,000 115,000
BC
Medium Carbon Alloy
SAE J429 Bolts, 1/4 thru 1-
Steel, Quenched and 105,000 115,000 133,000
Grade 7 Screws, 1/2
Tempered 4
Medium Carbon Alloy
SAE J429
Bolts, Steel, Quenched and
Grade 8 1/4 thru 1-
Screws, Tempered 120,000 130,000 150,000
1/2
ASTM A354 Studs Alloy Steel, Quenched
Grade BD and Tempered 4

Medium Carbon Alloy or

SAE J429 SAE 1041 Modified 1/4 thru 1-
Studs 120,000 130,000 150,000
No Grade Grade 8.1 Elevated Temperature 1/2
Mark Drawn Steel

High 150,000
Strength Alloy Steel, Quenched 1/2 thru 1- min
ASTM A490 120,000 130,000
Structural and Tempered 1/2 170,000
A490 Bolts max

ISO R898
33,000 36,000 60,000
No Grade Class 4.6
Mark Medium Carbon Steel,
Quenched and
Tempered
ISO R898
55,000 57,000 74,000
No Grade Class 5.8
Mark
8.8

Bolts,
All Sizes
ISO R898 Screws,
or thru 1-1/2 85,000 92,000 120,000
Class 8.8 Studs

88 Alloy Steel, Quenched

10.9 and Tempered

ISO R898
or 120,000 130,000 150,000
Class 10.9

109

FASTENER IDENTIFICATION MARKING

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Proof Hardness
Grade
Nominal Size Load Rockwell See
Identification Specification Material
In. Stress Note
Marking
ksi Min Max
ASTM A563 - Grade 0 Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 1-1/2 69 B55 C32 3,4
ASTM A563 - Grade A Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 1-1/2 90 B68 C32 3,4
1/4 thru 1 120
No Mark ASTM A563 - Grade B Carbon Steel B69 C32 3,4
over 1 thru 1-1/2 105
Carbon Steel
ASTM A563 - Grade C May be Quenched 1/4 thru 4 144 B78 C38 5
and Tampered
Atmospheric
Corrosion
ASTM A563 - Grade C3 Resistant Steel 1/4 thru 4 144 B78 C38 5,9
May be Quenched
and Tampered
Carbon Steel
ASTM A563 - Grade D May be Quenched 1/4 thru 4 150 B84 C38 6
and Tampered
Carbon Steel
ASTM A563 - Grade DH Quenched 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 6
and Tampered
Atmospheric
Corrosion
ASTM A563 - Grade DH3 Resistant Steel, 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 5,9
Quenched
and Tampered

ASTM A194 - Grade 1 Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 4 130 B70 -- 7

Medium Carbon
ASTM A194 - Grade 2 1/4 thru 4 150 159 352 7,8
Steel

Medium Carbon
ASTM A194 - Grade 2H Steel, Quenched 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 7
and Tempered
Medium Carbon
ASTM A194 - Grade 2HM Steel, Quenched 1/4 thru 4 150 159 237 7,8
and Tempered
Medium Carbon
Alloy Steel,
ASTM A194 - Grade 4 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 7
Quenched
and Tempered
Medium Carbon
Alloy Steel,
ASTM A194 - Grade 7 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 7
Quenched
and Tempered
Medium Carbon
Alloy Steel,
ASTM A194 - Grade 7M 1/4 thru 4 150 159 237 7
Quenched
and Tempered
See Note 1,2 10

NOTES:
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1. In addition to the indicated grade marking, all grades, except A563 grades O, A and B,
must be marked for manufacturer identification.
2. The markings shown for all grades of A194 nuts are for cold formed and hot forged nuts.
When nuts are machined from bar stock the nut must be additionally marked with the letter
'B'.
3. Nuts are not required to be marked unless specified by the purchaser. When marked, the
identification marking shall be the grade letter O, A or B.
4. Properties shown are those of nonplated or noncoated coarse thread hex nuts.
5. Properties shown are those of coarse thread heavy hex nuts.
6. Properties shown are those of coarse thread heavy hex nuts.
7. Properties shown are those of coarse 8-pitch thread heavy hex nuts.
8. Hardnesses are Brinell Hardness Numbers.
9. The nut manufacturer, at his option, may add other markings to indicate the use of
atmospheric corrosion resistant steel.
10. Specifications --
ASTM A563 -- Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts.
ASTM A194/A194M -- Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure and High
Temperature Service.

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