ASTM, SAE AND ISO GRADE

MARKINGS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

FOR STEEL FASTENERS

Nominal Mechanical Properties

Identification Fastener Size Proof Yield Tensile
Specification Material
Grade Mark Description Range Load Strength Strength
(in.) (psi) Min (psi) Min (psi)
SAE J429 Low or Medium 1/4 thru
33,000 36,000
Grade 1 Carbon Steel 1-1/2
60,000
ASTM A307 Low Carbon
Bolts, 1/4 thru 4 -- --
Grades A&B Steel
Screws,
No
Studs 1/4 thru
Grade
SAE J429 Low or Medium 3/4 Over 55,000 57,000 74,000
Mark
Grade 2 Carbon Steel 3/4 to 33,000 36,000 60,000
1-1/2

Medium Carbon
SAE J429 1/4 thru
Studs Cold Drawn -- 100,000 115,000
No Grade 4 1-1/2
Steel
Grade
Mark

ASTM A193
AISI 501 80,000 100,000
Grade B5
B5 1/4 Thru
--
4
ASTM A193
AISI 410 85,000 110,000
Grade B6
B6

1/4 thru 105,000 125,000

ASTM A193 AISI 4140, 4142,
2-1/2 95,000 115,000
Grade B7 OR 4105
Over -- 75,000 100,000
B7
2-1/2 thru --
4 -- 105,000 125,000
ASTM A193 CrMoVa Alloy Over 4 95,000 115,000
Grade B16 Steel thru 7 85,000 100,000
B16

1/4 and
-- 30,000 75,000
ASTM A193 AISI 304 larger
Grade B8
B8

ASTM A193
AISI 347
Grade B8C
B8C

ASTM A193
AISI 316
Grade B8M
B8M

ASTM A193 1/4 and

AISI 321 -- 30,000 75,000
Grade B8T larger
B8T

ASTM A193 AISI 304

Grade B8 Strain Hardened 100,000 125,000
B8 80,000 115,000
Bolts, 1/4 thr 65,000 105,000
Screws, 3/4
ASTM A193 AISI 347 50,000 100,000
Studs for Over 3/4
Grade B8C Strain Hardened --
High-Temperature thru 1
B8C --
Service Over 1
-- 95,000 110,000
thru 1-1/4
ASTM A193 AISI 316 -- 80,000 100,000
Over
Grade B8M Strain Hardened 1-1/4 thru 65,000 95,000
B8M 1-1/2 50,000 90,000

100,000 125,000
ASTM A193 AISI 321 80,000 115,000
Grade B8T Strain Hardened 65,000 105,000
B8T 50,000 100,000

Bolts,
ASTM A320 Screws, AISI 4140, 1/4 thru
-- 105,000 125,000
Grade L7 Studs for 4142 or 4145 2-1/2
L7 Low-Temperature
Service
ASTM A320
AISI 4037
Grade L7A
L7A

ASTM A320
AISI 4137
Grade L7B
L7B
 ASTM A320
AISI 8740
Grade LC7
L7C

ASTM A320
AISI 4340 1/4 thru 4 -- 105,000 125,000
Grade L43
L43

Bolts,
ASTM A320 Screws,
AISI 304
Grade B8 Studs for
B8 Low-Temperature
Service
ASTM A320
AISI 347
Grade B8C
B8C

ASTM A320 1/4 and

AISI 321 -- 30,000 75,000
Grade B8T larger
B8T

ASTM A320 AISI 303

Grade B8F or 303Se
B8F

ASTM A320
AISI 316
Grade B8M
B8M

1/4 thru -- 100,000 100,000

ASTM A320 3/4 -- 80,000 80,000
AISI 304
Grade B8 Over 3/4 -- 65,00 65,00
B8 thru 1 -- 50,00 50,00
Over 1
ASTM A320 thru 1-1/4
AISI 347 Over
Grade B8C
B8C 1-1/4 thru
1-1/2

ASTM A320 AISI 303

Grade B8F or 303Se
B8F

ASTM A320 AISI 316

Grade B8M
B8M

ASTM A320
AISI 321
Grade B8T
B8T

1/4 thru 1
SAE J429 85,000 92,000 120,000
Over 1 to
Grade 5 74,000 81,000 105,000
1-1/2
Medium Carbon
Bolts, 1/4 thru 1
Steel,
Screws, Over 1 to
Quenched and 85,000 92,000 120,000
Studs 1-1/2
ASTM A449 Tempered 74,000 81,000 105,000
Over
55,000 58,000 90,000
1-1/2 thru
3

Low or Medium
SAE J429 Carbon Steel, No. 6
Sems 85,000 -- 120,000
Grade 5.1 Quenched and thru 3/8
Tempered

Low Carbon
Bolts, Martensitic
SAE J429
Screws, Steel, 1/4 thru 1 85,000 92,000 120,000
Grade 5.2
Studs Quenched and
Tempered

Medium Carbon
1/2 thru 1
ASTM A325 Steel, 85,000 92,000 120,000
1-1/8 thru
Type 1 Quenched and 74,000 81,000 105,000
1-1/2
A325 Tempered

Low Carbon
Martensitic
ASTM A325
High Strength Steel, 1/2 thru 1 85,000 92,000 120,000
Type 2
Structural Bolts Quenched and
A325
Tempered

Atmospheric
Corrosion 1/2 thru 1
ASTM A325 85,000 92,000 120,000
Resisting Steel, 1-1/8 thru
Type 3 74,000 81,000 105,000
Quenched and 1-1/2
A325
Tempered

1/4 thru
Alloy Steel,
ASTM A354 Bolts, 2-1/2 80,000 83,000 105,000
Quenched and
Grade BB Studs 2-3/4 thru 75,000 78,000 100,000
Tempered
BB 4
 ASTM A354 105,000 109,000 125,000
Grade BC 95,000 99,000 115,000
BC

Medium Carbon
SAE J429 Bolts, Alloy Steel, 1/4 thru
105,000 115,000 133,000
Grade 7 Screws, Quenched and 1-1/2
Tempered 4

Medium Carbon
SAE J429 Alloy Steel,
Grade 8 Bolts, Quenched and
1/4 thru
Screws, Tempered 120,000 130,000 150,000
1-1/2
Studs Alloy Steel,
ASTM A354
Quenched and
Grade BD
Tempered 4

Medium Carbon
Alloy or SAE
SAE J429 1041 Modified 1/4 thru
Studs 120,000 130,000 150,000
Grade 8.1 Elevated 1-1/2
No Grade
Temperature
Mark
Drawn Steel

150,000
Alloy Steel,
High Strength 1/2 thru min
ASTM A490 Quenched and 120,000 130,000
Structural Bolts 1-1/2 170,000
Tempered
A490 max

Bolts,
ISO R898 All Sizes
Screws, 33,000 36,000 60,000
Class 4.6 thru 1-1/2
No Grade Studs Medium Carbon
Mark Steel,
Quenched and
Tempered
ISO R898
55,000 57,000 74,000
Class 5.8
No Grade
Mark

8.8

Alloy Steel,
ISO R898
or Quenched and 85,000 92,000 120,000
Class 8.8
Tempered

88
10.9

ISO R898
or 120,000 130,000 150,000
Class 10.9

109
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION MARKING

Proof Hardness
Grade
Nominal Size Load Rockwell See
Identification Specification Material
In. Stress Note
Marking Min Max
ksi
ASTM A563 - Grade 0 Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 1-1/2 69 B55 C32 3,4

ASTM A563 - Grade A Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 1-1/2 90 B68 C32 3,4

1/4 thru 1 120

No Mark ASTM A563 - Grade B Carbon Steel over 1 thru B69 C32 3,4
105
1-1/2

Carbon Steel
May be
ASTM A563 - Grade C 1/4 thru 4 144 B78 C38 5
Quenched
and Tampered

Atmospheric
Corrosion
Resistant Steel
ASTM A563 - Grade C3 1/4 thru 4 144 B78 C38 5,9
May be
Quenched
and Tampered

Carbon Steel
May be
ASTM A563 - Grade D 1/4 thru 4 150 B84 C38 6
Quenched
and Tampered

Carbon Steel
ASTM A563 - Grade DH Quenched 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 6
and Tampered

Atmospheric
Corrosion
ASTM A563 - Grade
Resistant Steel, 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 5,9
DH3
Quenched
and Tampered

ASTM A194 - Grade 1 Carbon Steel 1/4 thru 4 130 B70 -- 7

Medium Carbon
ASTM A194 - Grade 2 1/4 thru 4 150 159 352 7,8
Steel
 Medium Carbon
ASTM A194 - Grade 2H Steel, Quenched 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 7
and Tempered

Medium Carbon
ASTM A194 - Grade
Steel, Quenched 1/4 thru 4 150 159 237 7,8
2HM
and Tempered

Medium Carbon
Alloy Steel,
ASTM A194 - Grade 4 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 7
Quenched
and Tempered

Medium Carbon
Alloy Steel,
ASTM A194 - Grade 7 1/4 thru 4 175 C24 C38 7
Quenched
and Tempered

Medium Carbon
Alloy Steel,
ASTM A194 - Grade 7M 1/4 thru 4 150 159 237 7
Quenched
and Tempered

See Note 1,2 10

NOTES:

1. In addition to the indicated grade marking, all grades, except A563 grades O, A and B, must be marked for
manufacturer identification.
2. The markings shown for all grades of A194 nuts are for cold formed and hot forged nuts. When nuts are
machined from bar stock the nut must be additionally marked with the letter 'B'.
3. Nuts are not required to be marked unless specified by the purchaser. When marked, the identification
marking shall be the grade letter O, A or B.
4. Properties shown are those of nonplated or noncoated coarse thread hex nuts.
5. Properties shown are those of coarse thread heavy hex nuts.
6. Properties shown are those of coarse thread heavy hex nuts.
7. Properties shown are those of coarse 8-pitch thread heavy hex nuts.
8. Hardnesses are Brinell Hardness Numbers.
9. The nut manufacturer, at his option, may add other markings to indicate the use of atmospheric corrosion
resistant steel.
10. Specifications --
ASTM A563 -- Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts.
ASTM A194/A194M -- Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure and High Temperature Service.

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