Standard Torque Values
Standard Torque Values | - | - NOTE: Oil threads with engine oil unless the threads require oil or water resistant sealer. Standard torque limits are for all other fasteners not shown in the special torque charts. |
US Thread Sizes | 1/4-20 | 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm) |
5/16-18 | 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
5/16-24 | 19-27 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
3/8-16 | 30-43 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
3/8-24 | 37-52 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
7/16-14 | 55-75 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
7/16-20 | 55-81 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
1/2-13 | 75-108 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
Metric Thread Sizes | M-6 | 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm) |
M-8 | 19-28 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
M-10 | 38-54 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
M-12 | 68-96 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
M-14 | 108-155 Newton Meter (Nm) | |
Pipe Thread Sizes | 1/8 | 5-8 Newton Meter (Nm) |
1/4 | 12-18 Newton Meter (Nm) |