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M20 × 1.5

M20 × 1.5 — 1.5 mm pitch, 20 mm major Ø, 18.5 mm tap drill.

Last verified: 2026-07-17

Properties
SystemMeasurement system — Inch (Unified) or Metric (ISO).Metric
SeriesCoarse or fine thread series (UNC/UNF for inch).Fine
Pitch / TPIInch threads list threads-per-inch; metric threads list the pitch in mm.1.50 mm
Major ØNominal major (outside) diameter of the thread.20.00 mm
Tap drill (~75%)Drill before tapping for ~75% thread engagement — the common shop default. Inch drills are given as number/letter/fraction with the decimal size; metric as the drill diameter in mm.18.5 mm
Clearance holeBolt clearance hole where a reliable standard value exists — metric is the ISO 273 normal fit; inch fractional is the close fit (nominal + 1/64"). For other fits and inch machine-screw sizes, use the Clearance Hole Calculator.22 mm
Typical useFine-thread high-load bolting

Other thread, drill & tap reference

Sources

  • ASME B1.1 — Unified Inch Screw Threads (UNC/UNF): TPI and major diameter
  • ISO 261 / ISO 262 — ISO general-purpose metric screw threads (coarse and fine pitch)
  • ISO 273 — clearance holes for bolts and screws (normal fit, metric)
  • Standard machinist tap-drill sizing for ~75% thread engagement

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