Dimensions
ISO 273 clearance holes (fine / medium / coarse).
M1.4 × 0.3 in numbers
M1.4 × 0.3 is 1.4 mm across the crests with a 0.3 mm pitch, which is 84.7 threads per inch. The basic pitch diameter is 1.205 mm and the bolt's minor diameter 1.032 mm, so the thread is 0.184 mm deep on the bolt. The nearest inch size, #0-80 UNF, is 0.12 mm larger across the crests and its pitch is 0.018 mm coarser, so the two do not interchange.
Tap drill by thread percentage
Hole = D − % × 0.0129904 × P, with D = 1.4 mm and P = 0.3 mm. A smaller hole leaves more thread; the recommended 1.1 mm drill above gives about 77%.
Tightening torque estimate
ISO 898-1 specifies property classes from M1.6 upwards, so no proof load or tightening torque is published for this size.
Put M1.4 × 0.3 on a job sheet
The bolt schedule collects the fasteners for one job onto a single sheet - tap drill, wrench size, grade and tightening torque on every line, taken straight from pages like this one. Free schedules hold 3 lines and are saved in this browser only.
What tap drill do I need for M1.4 × 0.3?
For a M1.4 × 0.3 thread, drill the hole with a 1.1 mm tap drill (1.1 mm - the standard D − P rule) before tapping. That produces roughly 77% thread engagement, the usual target for a strong, tappable hole. The mating bolt has a major diameter of 1.4 mm and a pitch of 0.3 mm (≈84.67 TPI (converted)).
To pass a M1.4 × 0.3 bolt through a part rather than thread it, use a clearance hole: Close 1.5 · Normal 1.6 · Loose 1.8 mm.
All values come from the standard thread formulas (ISO 68-1 / ASME B1.1) and published standard tables. See the full reference.
Frequently asked questions
What drill size do I need to tap a M1.4 × 0.3 thread?
Drill 1.1 mm before tapping M1.4 × 0.3. That leaves roughly 77% thread engagement, the usual target for a strong hole that still taps cleanly.
Is M1.4 × 0.3 a coarse or fine thread?
M1.4 × 0.3 is a metric coarse thread. Coarse is the default pitch for M1.4: when a drawing or supplier says just M1.4, it means this 0.3 mm pitch.
What size clearance hole does a M1.4 × 0.3 bolt need?
Drill 1.5 mm for a close fit, 1.6 mm for a normal fit or 1.8 mm for a loose fit (ISO 273). A clearance hole lets the M1.4 × 0.3 bolt pass through the part instead of threading into it.
What is the pitch diameter of M1.4 × 0.3?
The pitch diameter of M1.4 × 0.3 is 1.205 mm (0.0474"). It is the diameter where the thread ridge and groove are equally wide, and the reference dimension for checking thread fit.