EZ Read Hex Bolt Torque Chart - Metric

Another in the series of EZ Read Metric Bolt Chart. These values are from the Fastenall PDF or other web resources on metric bolts and fasteners. If you poke around the web you will see many different values for bolt torques. They are all pretty close and here is yet another with the exception that it's bigger and easier to read. These charts are for Hex Bolts.

Dry vs. Lubricated bolt torque? Yes a big difference since you not counting the friction of a dry bolt thread as final torque. For ARP and other performance bolts check their specs with their specific type of lube as it will make a difference. Plated bolts require less torque then unplated, again the inherent lubrication of the plating helps reduce the friction. The chart below is for standard chromate plated bolts which is typically what you get.

Use a good torque wrench! NOT some cheep imported version. You can get them in several styles, Clicker, Digital, Beam Pointer, Gauge, and slightly different style angle. You application will determine which type you might like to use. For example head bolts I like the clicker style. For Inch/Lbs torque range I like the gauge but other styles also exist.

Any bolt that is suspect or has been over torqued should be tossed out, especially if it's a 'mission critical' bolt, such as brake caliper, steering, etc.

Lastly it's important to have clean thread on both ends, so if you are putting head bolts into a block, good idea to run a tap to make sure threads are clean.

NOTE : ALL TORQUE VALUES IN IN IMPERAL (INCH) MEASURES. IF YOU WANT THEM IN Newton Meters then multiply the Ft/LBS value by 1.3558179 to get Nm. If you need to go from In/lbs to Ft/lbs multiply that by 12, but I really shouldn't have to tell you that...

Need the EZ to read torque chart but the Inch (imperial) version? Click Here - EZ Read Torque Chart Inch

Disclaimer - USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

Bolt Size	Metric Hex Cap, Plated - Recommended Torque in Ft/Lbs unless Noted
	Grade 4.8		Grade 8.8 or 9.8		Grade 10.9		Grade 12.9
	Lube	Dry	Lube	Dry	Lube	Dry	Lube	Dry
M4 (In/Lbs)	8.5	10.0	20.4	27.6	28.8	38.4	33.6	45.6
M5 (In/Lbs)	15.6	21.6	40.8	54	58.8	78	68.4	91.2
M6 (In/Lbs)	42	54	78	102	114	144	138	150
M8	8.5	11.5	16	20	24	30	28	35
M10	17	21	32	40	47	60	55	70
M12	29	39	55	70	80	140	95	120
M14	47	60	88	110	130	165	150	190
M16	73	92	140	175	200	225	240	300
M18	100	125	195	250	275	350	325	410
M20	140	180	275	350	400	500	460	580