EngiRef / UNC Bolt Specification

1/4-20

1/4-20 coarse UNC bolt: 20 threads per inch, 6.35 mm major diameter. Tensile stress area 20.5 mm² per ASME B1.1. Takes a 11.11 mm wrench. Free imperial…

Specification

Size
1/4-20
Threads per inch (TPI)
20
Major diameter D (mm)
6.35
Minor diameter D₁ (mm, internal thread)
4.98
Tensile stress area (mm²)
20.5
Wrench size (mm)
11.11

Tensile stress area follows ASME B1.1, At = 0.7854(D − 0.9743/n)² in², converted at 645.16 mm²/in². Verify against the current standard and the fastener manufacturer's data before safety-critical design.