Metric coarse

M52 × 5.0

Tap drill 47 mm for a M52 × 5.0 thread — major Ø 52 mm, pitch 5 mm (5.08 TPI).

Tap drill
47 mm
47 mm · ≈77% thread

Profile

Thread form & key diameters

Major Ø 52 mmP 5 mm60°Minor Ø 45.866 mm · Pitch Ø 48.753 mmM52 × 5.05.08 TPI · 60° form

Dimensions

DesignationM52 × 5.0
Major (outside) diameter52 mm · 2.0472"
Pitch5 mm · 5.08 TPI
Pitch diameter48.753 mm · 1.9194"
Minor diameter (external)45.866 mm · 1.8057"
Minor diameter (internal)46.588 mm · 1.8342"
Recommended tap drill47 mm · ≈77% thread
Clearance holeClose 54 · Normal 56 · Loose 62 mm
Hex head (across flats)80 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 8.81757.8 mm²764.66 kN7952.4 N·m
Class 10.91757.8 mm²1094.25 kN11380.2 N·m
Class 12.91757.8 mm²1278.82 kN13299.8 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 M52 × 5.0?

For a M52 × 5.0 thread, drill the hole with a 47 mm tap drill (47 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 52 mm and a pitch of 5 mm (5.08 TPI).

To pass a M52 × 5.0 bolt through a part rather than thread it, use a clearance hole: Close 54 · Normal 56 · Loose 62 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.

Same diameter

Other M52 threads

Nearby sizes

More metric coarse threads