Metric coarse

M22 × 2.5

Tap drill 19.5 mm for a M22 × 2.5 thread — major Ø 22 mm, pitch 2.5 mm (10.16 TPI).

Tap drill
19.5 mm
19.5 mm · ≈77% thread

Profile

Thread form & key diameters

Major Ø 22 mmP 2.5 mm60°Minor Ø 18.933 mm · Pitch Ø 20.376 mmM22 × 2.510.16 TPI · 60° form

Dimensions

DesignationM22 × 2.5
Major (outside) diameter22 mm · 0.8661"
Pitch2.5 mm · 10.16 TPI
Pitch diameter20.376 mm · 0.8022"
Minor diameter (external)18.933 mm · 0.7454"
Minor diameter (internal)19.294 mm · 0.7596"
Recommended tap drill19.5 mm · ≈77% thread
Clearance holeClose 23 · Normal 24 · Loose 26 mm
Hex head (across flats)34 mm
Socket key (across flats)17 mm

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

Tightening torque estimate

Target preload is 75% of proof load; torque is estimated from T = K · F · d.

Grade / classStress areaPreloadTorque
Class 8.8303.4 mm²131.98 kN580.7 N·m
Class 10.9303.4 mm²188.87 kN831 N·m
Class 12.9303.4 mm²220.72 kN971.2 N·m
These figures assume a nut factor of K = 0.20 (dry / as-received steel). K captures thread and head friction and can swing torque by 30% or more — a lubricated joint needs noticeably less. Change the lubrication assumption in the bolt-torque calculator.

What tap drill do I need for M22 × 2.5?

For a M22 × 2.5 thread, drill the hole with a 19.5 mm tap drill (19.5 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 22 mm and a pitch of 2.5 mm (10.16 TPI).

To pass a M22 × 2.5 bolt through a part rather than thread it, use a clearance hole: Close 23 · Normal 24 · Loose 26 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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