Metric fine
Tap drill 49 mm for a M52 × 3.0 thread — major Ø 52 mm, pitch 3 mm (8.47 TPI).
Profile
| Designation | M52 × 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Major (outside) diameter | 52 mm · 2.0472" |
| Pitch | 3 mm · 8.47 TPI |
| Pitch diameter | 50.052 mm · 1.9705" |
| Minor diameter (external) | 48.319 mm · 1.9023" |
| Minor diameter (internal) | 48.753 mm · 1.9194" |
| Recommended tap drill | 49 mm · ≈77% thread |
| Clearance hole | Close 54 · Normal 56 · Loose 62 mm |
| Hex head (across flats) | 80 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 | 1900 mm² | 826.52 kN | 8595.8 N·m |
| Class 10.9 | 1900 mm² | 1182.77 kN | 12300.8 N·m |
| Class 12.9 | 1900 mm² | 1382.28 kN | 14375.7 N·m |
For a M52 × 3.0 thread, drill the hole with a 49 mm tap drill (49 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 3 mm (8.47 TPI).
To pass a M52 × 3.0 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.
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