Metric fine

M60 × 1.5

Tap drill 58.5 mm for a M60 × 1.5 thread — major Ø 60 mm, pitch 1.5 mm (16.93 TPI).

Tap drill
58.5 mm
58.5 mm · ≈77% thread

Profile

Thread form & key diameters

Major Ø 60 mmP 1.5 mm60°Minor Ø 58.16 mm · Pitch Ø 59.026 mmM60 × 1.516.93 TPI · 60° form

Dimensions

DesignationM60 × 1.5
Major (outside) diameter60 mm · 2.3622"
Pitch1.5 mm · 16.93 TPI
Pitch diameter59.026 mm · 2.3238"
Minor diameter (external)58.16 mm · 2.2898"
Minor diameter (internal)58.376 mm · 2.2983"
Recommended tap drill58.5 mm · ≈77% thread
Clearance holeClose 62 · Normal 66 · Loose 70 mm
Hex head (across flats)90 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 8.82696.4 mm²1172.91 kN14075 N·m
Class 10.92696.4 mm²1678.48 kN20141.8 N·m
Class 12.92696.4 mm²1961.6 kN23539.2 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 M60 × 1.5?

For a M60 × 1.5 thread, drill the hole with a 58.5 mm tap drill (58.5 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 60 mm and a pitch of 1.5 mm (16.93 TPI).

To pass a M60 × 1.5 bolt through a part rather than thread it, use a clearance hole: Close 62 · Normal 66 · Loose 70 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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