EngiRef / Metric Bolt Specification

M16

M16 coarse-thread metric bolt: 2 mm pitch, 16 mm major diameter. Tensile stress area 157 mm² per ISO 898-1. Takes a 24 mm wrench. Free bolt specification table…

Specification

Size
M16
Pitch (mm)
2
Major diameter d (mm)
16
Minor diameter d₃ (mm, external thread)
13.55
Tensile stress area (mm²)
157
Head height (mm)
10
Head diameter (mm)
24
Wrench size (mm)
24

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.