What size screw is a M6?
metric 6 mm
M6 refers to a metric 6 mm screw. The outside diameter of the threads is 6 mm. The standard metric rack screw is actually an M6 x 0.1 mm. The number 0.1 mm refers to 0.1 threads per millimeter.
Is M6 screw the same as 6mm?
M6 refers to a metric 6mm screw. The outside diameter of the threads is 6mm. The standard metric rack screw is actually an M6 x 1mm. The number “1mm” refers to 1 threads per millimeter.
Do M6 screws come in different lengths?
You can identify an M6 screw by measuring the diameter with a ruler. It’ll be 6 mm, or slightly more than 7/32 inches (0.228″).
What is equivalent to M6?
| Body Size Metric | Nearest Imperial Equivalent Size | |
|---|---|---|
| M4 | – | 8-36 |
| M5 | – | 10-32 |
| M6 | – | 1/4-28 |
| M8 | – | 5/16-18 |
What size hole do I drill for a M6 bolt?
6.6
Metric threads
| Thread | Drill size for tapping standard metric threads | Clearance hole |
|---|---|---|
| M5 | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| M6 | 5 | 6.6 |
| M8 | 6.8 | 9 |
| M10 | 8.5 | 11 |
What number is a 6mm screw?
Metric Imperial Screw Conversion Chart
| Diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Closest Imperial Size Gauge x Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 30 | 12 x 1 1/4 |
| 40 | 12 x 1 1/2 | |
| 50 | 12 x 2 | |
| 60 | 12 x 2 3/8 |
What is the difference between M5 and M6 screws?
The size of a metric screw or bolt is specified as diameter, pitch and length, in millimeters (millimeters is abbreviated “mm”). For nuts, size will appear as diameter and pitch….Table 3.
| Metric | Closest Inch |
|---|---|
| M3.5-0.6 | 6-40 (Same) |
| M4-0.7 | 8-36 (Larger) |
| M5-0.8 | 10-32 (Smaller) |
| M6-1.0 | 1/4-28 (Larger) |
What size is close to M6?
| Metric Screw Size | Recommended Hole Size for Clearance | |
|---|---|---|
| M5 | 5.3mm | 0.2087 |
| M6 | 6.4mm | 0.2520 |
| M8 | 8.4mm | 0.3307 |
| M10 | 10.5mm | 0.4134 |