Metric fine

M30 × 2.0

Tap drill 28 mm for a M30 × 2.0 thread — major Ø 30 mm, pitch 2 mm (12.7 TPI).

Tap drill
28 mm
28 mm · ≈77% thread

Profile

Thread form & key diameters

Major Ø 30 mmP 2 mm60°Minor Ø 27.546 mm · Pitch Ø 28.701 mmM30 × 2.012.7 TPI · 60° form

Dimensions

DesignationM30 × 2.0
Major (outside) diameter30 mm · 1.1811"
Pitch2 mm · 12.7 TPI
Pitch diameter28.701 mm · 1.13"
Minor diameter (external)27.546 mm · 1.0845"
Minor diameter (internal)27.835 mm · 1.0959"
Recommended tap drill28 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 8.8621.2 mm²270.22 kN1621.3 N·m
Class 10.9621.2 mm²386.7 kN2320.2 N·m
Class 12.9621.2 mm²451.92 kN2711.5 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 × 2.0?

For a M30 × 2.0 thread, drill the hole with a 28 mm tap drill (28 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 2 mm (12.7 TPI).

To pass a M30 × 2.0 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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