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Standard Torque Values

Standard Torque Values - -
NOTE: Oil threads with engine oil unless the threads require oil or water resistant sealer. Standard torque limits are for all other fasteners not shown in the special torque charts.
US Thread Sizes 1/4-20 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm)
5/16-18 16-24 Newton Meter (Nm)
5/16-24 19-27 Newton Meter (Nm)
3/8-16 30-43 Newton Meter (Nm)
3/8-24 37-52 Newton Meter (Nm)
7/16-14 55-75 Newton Meter (Nm)
7/16-20 55-81 Newton Meter (Nm)
1/2-13 75-108 Newton Meter (Nm)
Metric Thread Sizes M-6 8-12 Newton Meter (Nm)
M-8 19-28 Newton Meter (Nm)
M-10 38-54 Newton Meter (Nm)
M-12 68-96 Newton Meter (Nm)
M-14 108-155 Newton Meter (Nm)
Pipe Thread Sizes 1/8 5-8 Newton Meter (Nm)
1/4 12-18 Newton Meter (Nm)