General Information
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Standard Torque Specifications
The following torque specifications are to be used as a general guideline. Use standard torque values for the
appropriate size fastener when torque values are not specified. Always consult the specific manual section
for torque values of fasteners and use of locking agent.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE SPECIFICATION
STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS (SAE)
Bolt Size Threads/Inch Torque
8 18 & 32 28 in. lbs.
10 24 & 32 40 in. lbs.
1/4 20 & 28 8 ft. lbs.
5/16 18 & 24 14 ft. lbs.
3/8 16 25 ft. lbs.
3/8 24 28 ft. lbs.
7/16 14 40 ft. lbs.
1/2 13 58 ft. lbs.
1/2 20 70 ft. lbs.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE SPECIFICATION
STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS (METRIC)
Bolt Size Torque
5mm 45-52 in. lbs.
6mm 66-78 in. lbs.
8mm 13-16 ft. lbs.
10mm 26-30 ft. lbs.
12mm 40-44 ft. lbs.
S To convert in. lbs. to ft. lbs. divide by 12
S To convert ft. lbs. to Nm multiply foot pounds by 1.356.
S To convert Nm to ft. lbs. multiply Nm by .7376.
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