EngiRef / Metric Bolt Specification

M20

M20 coarse-thread metric bolt: 2.5 mm pitch, 20 mm major diameter. Tensile stress area 245 mm² per ISO 898-1. Takes a 30 mm wrench. Free bolt specification…

Specification

Size
M20
Pitch (mm)
2.5
Major diameter d (mm)
20
Minor diameter d₃ (mm, external thread)
16.93
Tensile stress area (mm²)
245
Head height (mm)
12.5
Head diameter (mm)
30
Wrench size (mm)
30

Tensile stress area follows ISO 898-1, At = (π/4)(d − 0.9382p)². Verify against the current standard and the fastener manufacturer's data before safety-critical design.