Metric fine
Tap drill 27 mm for a M30 × 3.0 thread — major Ø 30 mm, pitch 3 mm (8.47 TPI).
Profile
| Designation | M30 × 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Major (outside) diameter | 30 mm · 1.1811" |
| Pitch | 3 mm · 8.47 TPI |
| Pitch diameter | 28.052 mm · 1.1044" |
| Minor diameter (external) | 26.319 mm · 1.0362" |
| Minor diameter (internal) | 26.753 mm · 1.0532" |
| Recommended tap drill | 27 mm · ≈77% thread |
| Clearance hole | Close 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).
Target preload is 75% of proof load; torque is estimated from T = K · F · d.
| Grade / class | Stress area | Preload | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 8.8 | 580.4 mm² | 252.49 kN | 1515 N·m |
| Class 10.9 | 580.4 mm² | 361.33 kN | 2168 N·m |
| Class 12.9 | 580.4 mm² | 422.27 kN | 2533.6 N·m |
For a M30 × 3.0 thread, drill the hole with a 27 mm tap drill (27 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 3 mm (8.47 TPI).
To pass a M30 × 3.0 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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