M42×3.0 Thread Specifications
Complete dimensions for M42×3.0 fine pitch thread per ISO 724. Pitch: 3.0mm (8.5 TPI equivalent).
Thread Dimensions
| Designation | M42×3.0 |
| Thread Series | ISO Metric Fine |
| Pitch | 3.0 mm (8.5 TPI) |
| Major Diameter (d) | 42 mm (1.6535") |
| Pitch Diameter (d₂) | 40.0515 mm (1.5768") |
| Minor Diameter — External (d₁) | 38.3193 mm (1.5086") |
| Minor Diameter — Internal (D₁) | 38.7525 mm (1.5257") |
| Thread Depth | 1.6238 mm |
| Tensile Stress Area | 1205.98 mm² |
| Fundamental Triangle Height (H) | 2.5981 mm |
Tap Drill Size
Recommended tap drill: 38.0 mm
Calculated minor diameter (D₁): 38.75 mm. Closest standard metric drill: 38.0 mm.
Closest inch drill: 1-17/32" (1.5312" / 38.89 mm)
Proof Loads by Property Class
| Class | Proof Stress (MPa) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Proof Load (kN) | Tensile Load (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 225 | 400 | 271.3 | 482.4 |
| 4.8 | 310 | 420 | 373.9 | 506.5 |
| 5.8 | 380 | 520 | 458.3 | 627.1 |
| 8.8 | 580 | 800 | 699.5 | 964.8 |
| 9.8 | 650 | 900 | 783.9 | 1085.4 |
| 10.9 | 830 | 1040 | 1001.0 | 1254.2 |
| 12.9 | 970 | 1220 | 1169.8 | 1471.3 |
Proof load = stress area × proof stress. Per ISO 898-1.
Related Thread Sizes
Common Applications
- Structural steel
- Bridge construction
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Foundation bolts
How M42×3.0 Dimensions Are Calculated
All dimensions on this page are calculated from ISO 724 formulas using the nominal diameter (42 mm) and pitch (3.0 mm):
- Fundamental triangle height: H = (√3/2) × P = 2.5981 mm
- Pitch diameter: d₂ = d − 0.6495 × P = 40.0515 mm
- Minor diameter (external): d₁ = d − 1.2269 × P = 38.3193 mm
- Minor diameter (internal): D₁ = d − 1.0825 × P = 38.7525 mm
- Thread depth: 5H/8 = 1.6238 mm
- Tensile stress area: Aₛ = (π/4) × ((d₂ + d₃)/2)² = 1205.98 mm²