Metric fine

M56 × 2.0

Tap drill 54 mm for a M56 × 2.0 thread — major Ø 56 mm, pitch 2 mm (12.7 TPI).

Tap drill
54 mm
54 mm · ≈77% thread

Profile

Thread form & key diameters

Major Ø 56 mmP 2 mm60°Minor Ø 53.546 mm · Pitch Ø 54.701 mmM56 × 2.012.7 TPI · 60° form

Dimensions

DesignationM56 × 2.0
Major (outside) diameter56 mm · 2.2047"
Pitch2 mm · 12.7 TPI
Pitch diameter54.701 mm · 2.1536"
Minor diameter (external)53.546 mm · 2.1081"
Minor diameter (internal)53.835 mm · 2.1195"
Recommended tap drill54 mm · ≈77% thread
Clearance holeClose 58 · Normal 62 · Loose 66 mm
Hex head (across flats)85 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 8.82300.7 mm²1000.81 kN11209.1 N·m
Class 10.92300.7 mm²1432.2 kN16040.6 N·m
Class 12.92300.7 mm²1673.77 kN18746.2 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 M56 × 2.0?

For a M56 × 2.0 thread, drill the hole with a 54 mm tap drill (54 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 56 mm and a pitch of 2 mm (12.7 TPI).

To pass a M56 × 2.0 bolt through a part rather than thread it, use a clearance hole: Close 58 · Normal 62 · Loose 66 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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