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M4

M4 coarse thread — 0.7 mm pitch, 3.3 mm tap drill, 4.5 mm normal clearance hole, 3 mm hex key.

Last verified: 2026-07-10

Properties
Pitch(mm)Coarse-thread pitch (ISO 261).0.7
Tap drill(mm)For ~75% thread — major Ø minus pitch.3.3
Clearance (normal)(mm)Normal clearance hole (ISO 273).4.5
Hex key(mm)Socket cap-screw hex key (ISO 4762).3
Typical useGeneral assembly, brackets, covers

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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