TorqueSpec
Bolt torque database

Bolt Comparisons

Side-by-side torque and strength comparisons to help you choose the right bolt grade for your application.

Grade 5 vs Grade 8

The two most common high-strength SAE grades

Grade 2 vs Grade 5

Standard hardware vs structural grade

Class 8.8 vs 10.9

Metric structural vs high-strength

Class 10.9 vs 12.9

High-strength vs highest standard class

Class 4.6 vs 8.8

Basic hardware vs structural grade

Class 5.8 vs 8.8

Mid-range vs structural standard

Metric vs Imperial

System comparison and equivalences