Metric Tensile Loads
Tensile Strength is the maximum tension applied, as loading, that a fastener can support prior to, or coincidental with, its fracture.
| Tensile Load in kN as x Rm | |||||
|
Thread Size |
Stress Area |
A2-50 (Unmarked) |
A2-70 & A4-70 (304 and 316 Class 70) |
A4-80 (316 Class 80) & Bumax 88 |
Bumax 109 |
| M3 | 5.03 | 2.52 | 3.52 | 4.02 | |
| M3.5 | 6.78 | 3.39 | 4.75 | 5.42 | |
| M4 | 8.78 | 4.39 | 6.15 | 7.02 | 8.8 |
| M5 | 14.20 | 7.10 | 9.94 | 11.36 | 14 |
| M6 | 20.10 | 10.05 | 14.07 | 16.08 | 20 |
| M8 | 36.60 | 18.30 | 25.62 | 29.28 | 37 |
| M10 | 58.00 | 29.00 | 40.60 | 46.40 | 58 |
| M12 | 84.30 | 42.15 | 59.01 | 67.44 | 84 |
| M14 | 115 | 57.50 | 80.50 | 92.00 | 115 |
| M16 | 157 | 78.50 | 109.90 | 125.60 | 157 |
| M18 | 192 | 96.00 | 134.40 | 153.60 | 192 |
| M20 | 245 | 122.50 | 171.50 | 196.00 | 245 |
| M22 | 303 | 151.50 | |||
| M24 | 353 | 176.50 | |||
| M27 | 459 | 229.50 | |||
| M30 | 561 | 280.50 | |||
The above information is provided for guidance only and should not be used when working to stringent specifications Anzor Fasteners Ltd
