Metric fine

M30 × 1.5

Tap drill 28.5 mm for a M30 × 1.5 thread — major Ø 30 mm, pitch 1.5 mm (16.93 TPI).

Tap drill
28.5 mm
28.5 mm · ≈77% thread

Profile

Thread form & key diameters

Major Ø 30 mmP 1.5 mm60°Minor Ø 28.16 mm · Pitch Ø 29.026 mmM30 × 1.516.93 TPI · 60° form

Dimensions

DesignationM30 × 1.5
Major (outside) diameter30 mm · 1.1811"
Pitch1.5 mm · 16.93 TPI
Pitch diameter29.026 mm · 1.1427"
Minor diameter (external)28.16 mm · 1.1086"
Minor diameter (internal)28.376 mm · 1.1172"
Recommended tap drill28.5 mm · ≈77% thread
Clearance holeClose 31 · Normal 33 · Loose 35 mm
Hex head (across flats)46 mm
Socket key (across flats)22 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 8.8642.1 mm²279.31 kN1675.9 N·m
Class 10.9642.1 mm²399.7 kN2398.2 N·m
Class 12.9642.1 mm²467.13 kN2802.8 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 M30 × 1.5?

For a M30 × 1.5 thread, drill the hole with a 28.5 mm tap drill (28.5 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 30 mm and a pitch of 1.5 mm (16.93 TPI).

To pass a M30 × 1.5 bolt through a part rather than thread it, use a clearance hole: Close 31 · Normal 33 · Loose 35 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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