M3 Grade 4.6 Torque Specification

Torque Values by Surface Condition

Stress area: 5.03 mm² · Proof load: 1,132 N · Clamp load (75%): 849 N

Surface Condition	K Factor	N·m	ft·lbs	in·lbs	kgf·cm
Plain/Dry	0.2	0.5	0.4	4.4	5.1
Oiled	0.15	0.4	0.3	3.5	4.1
Zinc Plated	0.18	0.5	0.4	4.4	5.1
Waxed	0.1	0.3	0.2	2.7	3.1
MoS₂	0.12	0.3	0.2	2.7	3.1
Galvanized	0.25	0.6	0.4	5.3	6.1

Stress area: 5.61 mm² · Proof load: 1,262 N · Clamp load (75%): 947 N

Surface Condition	K Factor	N·m	ft·lbs	in·lbs	kgf·cm
Plain/Dry	0.2	0.6	0.4	5.3	6.1
Oiled	0.15	0.4	0.3	3.5	4.1
Zinc Plated	0.18	0.5	0.4	4.4	5.1
Waxed	0.1	0.3	0.2	2.7	3.1
MoS₂	0.12	0.3	0.2	2.7	3.1
Galvanized	0.25	0.7	0.5	6.2	7.1

Formula: T = K × D × F

Step 1 — Clamp load: F = 0.75 × 225 MPa × 5.03 mm² = 849 N

Step 2 — Torque (dry): T = 0.20 × 0.0030 m × 849 N = 0.5 N·m

Proof stress per ISO 898-1:2013 Table 4. Stress area per ISO 898-1 Annex A. K-factor per VDI 2230.

Non-critical assemblies, light-duty applications, general-purpose hardware where high strength is not required

• Torque values are for standard hex bolts with ISO metric threads. Socket head cap screws may have different requirements.
• Lubrication reduces required torque significantly — using dry torque values on lubricated bolts risks exceeding yield strength.
• For critical or safety-related applications, always consult the manufacturer's specifications or applicable design standard (e.g., VDI 2230).
• Re-used bolts may have altered friction characteristics. Inspect threads before reuse.

SizeM3

Class4.6

Diameter3 mm

Pitch (coarse)0.5 mm

Tensile400 MPa

Yield240 MPa

Proof225 MPa