What size nut does a 9/16 wrench fit?
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Asked by: Suzanne Turney
US Bolt Head/Wrench Size
| Bolt Diameter | Head and Wrench Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex Bolt – Lag Bolt – Square Bolt | Heavy Hex Bolt | |
| 1/2″ | 3/4″ | 7/8″ |
| 9/16″ | 13/16″ | – |
| 5/8″ | 15/16″ | 1-1/16″ |
How do you measure a nut for a wrench?
How to Determine the Right Size Socket for a Nut
- Turn on the digital caliper and set it to read in inches, not millimeters. …
- Close the caliper jaws until each jaw rests on one flat side of the nut on opposite sides.
- Check the caliper display. …
- Turn on the digital caliper and set it to read in millimeters, not inches.
How do you size a nut?
Bolts commonly use four types of measurement, while nuts use only two. Bolts are measured in length of shank, bolt head size, width of shank (the diameter of the threaded bolt body) and the thread pitch (the size of the thread). Nuts are measured by the width of the hex shape and by their thread pitch.
What size is a 7/16 nut?
Hex Nut: Dimensions & Specifications
| Hex Nut Dimensions (ANSI/ASME B18.2.2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 0.3750 | 0.320 |
| 7/16 | 0.4375 | 0.365 |
| 1/2 | 0.5000 | 0.427 |
| 9/16 | 0.5625 | 0.473 |
What size thread is a 9/16 bolt head?
US Bolt Head/Wrench Size Table
| Bolt Diameter | Head/Wrench Size | |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 3/4 | 7/8 |
| 9/16 | 13/16 | – |
| 5/8 | 15/16 | 1-1/16 |
| 3/4 | 1-1/8 | 1-1/4 |
What size nut goes on a 1/2 inch bolt?
US Nut Size Table
| Size | Diameter* | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex Nut | Machine Screw Nut | |
| 1/2″ | 3/4″ | – |
| 9/16″ | 7/8″ | – |
| 5/8″ | 15/16″ | – |
What size nut uses a 9/16 wrench?
US Bolt Head/Wrench Size
| Bolt Diameter | Head and Wrench Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex Bolt – Lag Bolt – Square Bolt | Heavy Hex Bolt | |
| 5/16″ | 1/2″ | – |
| 3/8″ | 9/16″ | – |
| 7/16″ | 5/8″ | – |
How do you match a bolt to a nut?
The nut should always be stronger than the bolt, so when using higher strength bolts, such as metric class 10.9, make sure to use the correct, corresponding nut. In this case, a class 10 nut would be correct. Stronger nuts may be used with lower strength bolts without any problems.
How do I know what size bolt I need?
How to Measure the Size of a Bolt
- Step 1: Measure the shank’s diameter. …
- Step 2: Determine the thread pitch. …
- Step 3: Measure the length of the shank. …
- Step 4: Determine the bolt’s grade. …
- Step 5: Determine the shape of the bolt’s head. …
- Step 6: Measure the length of the threaded portion of the bolt.
What are the dimensions of a 1/4 nut?
Dimensions of Heavy Hex Nuts ASME B18. 2.2 used with Stud Bolts ASME B16. 5
| SIZE | Thickness | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1/8 | 1.7/64 | 1.079 |
| 1.1/4 | 1.7/32 | 1.187 |
| 1.3/8 | 1.11/32 | 1.310 |
| 1.1/2 | 1.15/32 | 1.433 |
