Metric coarse

M2 × 0.4

Tap drill 1.6 mm for a M2 × 0.4 thread — major Ø 2 mm, pitch 0.4 mm (63.5 TPI).

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1.6 mm

1.6 mm · ≈77% thread

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Thread form & key diameters

Dimensions

Designation	M2 × 0.4
Major (outside) diameter	2 mm · 0.0787"
Pitch	0.4 mm · 63.5 TPI
Pitch diameter	1.74 mm · 0.0685"
Minor diameter (external)	1.509 mm · 0.0594"
Minor diameter (internal)	1.567 mm · 0.0617"
Recommended tap drill	1.6 mm · ≈77% thread
Clearance hole	Close 2.2 · Normal 2.4 · Loose 2.6 mm

ISO 273 clearance holes (fine / medium / coarse).

What tap drill do I need for M2 × 0.4?

For a M2 × 0.4 thread, drill the hole with a 1.6 mm tap drill (1.6 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 2 mm and a pitch of 0.4 mm (63.5 TPI).

To pass a M2 × 0.4 bolt through a part rather than thread it, use a clearance hole: Close 2.2 · Normal 2.4 · Loose 2.6 mm.

All values are generated from the standard thread formulas (ISO 68-1 / ASME B1.1) and published standard tables — not hand-entered. See the full reference.

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