Metric fine

M60 × 4.0

Tap drill 56 mm for a M60 × 4.0 thread — major Ø 60 mm, pitch 4 mm (6.35 TPI).

Tap drill
56 mm
56 mm · ≈77% thread

Profile

Thread form & key diameters

Major Ø 60 mmP 4 mm60°Minor Ø 55.093 mm · Pitch Ø 57.402 mmM60 × 4.06.35 TPI · 60° form

Dimensions

DesignationM60 × 4.0
Major (outside) diameter60 mm · 2.3622"
Pitch4 mm · 6.35 TPI
Pitch diameter57.402 mm · 2.2599"
Minor diameter (external)55.093 mm · 2.169"
Minor diameter (internal)55.67 mm · 2.1917"
Recommended tap drill56 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 8.82484.8 mm²1080.89 kN12970.7 N·m
Class 10.92484.8 mm²1546.79 kN18561.5 N·m
Class 12.92484.8 mm²1807.69 kN21692.3 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 × 4.0?

For a M60 × 4.0 thread, drill the hole with a 56 mm tap drill (56 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 4 mm (6.35 TPI).

To pass a M60 × 4.0 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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