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M20

M20 coarse thread — 2.5 mm pitch, 17.5 mm tap drill, 22 mm normal clearance hole, 17 mm hex key.

Last verified: 2026-07-10

Properties
Pitch(mm)Coarse-thread pitch (ISO 261).2.5
Tap drill(mm)For ~75% thread — major Ø minus pitch.17.5
Clearance (normal)(mm)Normal clearance hole (ISO 273).22
Hex key(mm)Socket cap-screw hex key (ISO 4762).17
Typical useHeavy structural / high-load bolting

Other metric fastener reference

Sources

  • ISO 261 — ISO general-purpose metric screw threads (coarse pitch)
  • ISO 273 — clearance holes for bolts and screws (normal fit)
  • ISO 4762 — hexagon socket head cap screws (hex key sizes)

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