spanner size vs nut size

Discussion in 'Technical and Mechanical' started by pablo, Dec 3, 2007.

  1. pablo RMS Moderator

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    ever wondered what size nut an M12 was? or what nut to buy for a bolt that takes a 17mm socket?

    heres a quick list of the main ones:

    M4 7mm
    M5 8mm
    M6 10mm
    M8 13mm
    M10 17mm
    M12 19mm
    M16 24mm

    prob useless info but might come in handy.
    pablo, Dec 3, 2007
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  2. metro1800 RMS Regular

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    metro1800, Dec 3, 2007
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  3. stevieturbo RMS Regular

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    Except most of the ricers use different size heads.
    stevieturbo, Dec 3, 2007
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  4. Paul RS RMS Regular

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    I was just about to say that - a lot of car bolts are 'special'.

    Useful guide notheless (y)
    Paul RS, Dec 3, 2007
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  5. superspec New Member

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    what about whitworth?
    superspec, Jan 18, 2011
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  6. Wingnut Tuning RMS Regular

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    In general that's handy pablo
    most jap cars will use a 12mm head instead of a normal 13mm
    also some will have metric fine threads.
    Wingnut Tuning, Jun 25, 2011
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