Metric Tensile Loads

Metric Tensile Loads


Tensile strength is the maximum tension applied, as loading, that a fastener can support prior to, or coincidental with, its fracture.


Thread Size Stress Area AS Tensile Load in kN as xRm*
A2-50, A4-50 A2-70 & A4-70 1)4) (304 & 316 Class 70) A4-803)4) (316 Class 80 & Bumax 88) Bumax 109
M3 5.03 2.52 3.52 4.02
M3.5 6.78 3.39 4.75 5.42
M4 8.78 4.39 6.15 7.02 8.80
M5 14.20 7.10 9.94 11.36 14.00
M6 20.10 10.05 14.07 16.08 20.00
M8 36.60 18.30 25.62 29.28 37.00
M10 58.00 29.00 40.60 46.40 58.00
M12 84.30 42.15 59.01 67.44 84.00
M14 115.00 57.50 80.50 92.00 115.00
M16 157.00 78.50 109.90 125.60 157.00
M18 192.00 96.00 134.40 153.60 192.00
M20 245.00 122.50 171.50 196.00 245.00
M22 303.00 151.50 212.1
M24 353.00 176.50 247.10 282.40 353.00
M27 459.00 229.50 321.30
M30 561.00 280.50 392.7 448.8

Note: This chart is provided as cross reference. For accurate values the actual specifications should be reviewed.

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