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Bolt Torque Calculator

Recommended tightening torque and resulting clamp force for metric (M) and SAE / inch fasteners. Includes tap drill sizes, proof / yield / ultimate loads, and a lubrication-aware T = K·D·F calculation.

System

Recommended torque

25.47 N·m

18.79 lbf·ft · 225.5 lbf·in

T = K · D · F
(0.20 × 8.00 mm × 15921 N)

Clamp force at target preload

15.92 kN

3579 lbf · 1623.5 kgf

75% of proof load (21228 N).

Strength data

Proof load stress
580 MPa
Yield stress
640 MPa
Ultimate tensile
800 MPa
Stress area
36.60 mm²
Proof load (F)
21.23 kN (4772 lbf)
Yield load
23.42 kN
Ultimate load
29.28 kN

Geometry & tap drill

Nominal diameter
8 mm
Coarse pitch
1.25 mm
Fine pitch
1 mm
Tap drill (75% engagement)
6.8 mm

Quick torque reference for selected grade & lubrication

All sizes in metric system at Class 8.8 · Dry / as-received · 75% preload.

SizeStress areaClamp forceTorque (N·m)Torque (lbf·ft)
M22.1 mm²0.9 kN0.40.3
M2.53.4 mm²1.5 kN0.70.5
M35.0 mm²2.2 kN1.31.0
M48.8 mm²3.8 kN3.12.3
M514.2 mm²6.2 kN6.24.6
M620.1 mm²8.7 kN10.57.7
M836.6 mm²15.9 kN25.518.8
M1058.0 mm²25.2 kN50.537.2
M1284.3 mm²36.7 kN88.064.9
M14115.0 mm²50.0 kN140.1103.3
M16157.0 mm²68.3 kN218.5161.2
M18192.0 mm²83.5 kN300.7221.8
M20245.0 mm²106.6 kN426.3314.4
M22303.0 mm²131.8 kN579.9427.7
M24353.0 mm²153.6 kN737.1543.6
M27459.0 mm²199.7 kN1078.2795.2
M30561.0 mm²244.0 kN1464.21079.9
M36817.0 mm²355.4 kN2558.81887.3

Values are general-purpose engineering estimates based on T = K·D·F. Actual torque depends on joint design, friction, surface finish, gasket relaxation, repeated use, and elasticity of the joint. Always consult the OEM, joint analysis (e.g., VDI 2230), or the controlling spec for safety-critical assemblies.

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