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Bolt Grade Converter

Look up equivalent bolt grades between metric (class) and SAE (grade) systems.
Find tensile strength for any bolt grade.

Select a bolt grade — see the equivalent in the other system.

Bolt Grade Details

Bolt grades indicate tensile strength (how much pulling force the bolt can handle).

SAE to Metric equivalents:

  • SAE Grade 2 = Metric Class 4.6 (low strength, general purpose)
  • SAE Grade 5 = Metric Class 8.8 (medium strength, most common)
  • SAE Grade 8 = Metric Class 10.9 (high strength, heavy duty)
  • No SAE equivalent = Metric Class 12.9 (very high strength, aerospace)

Tensile strength comparison:

  • Grade 2 / Class 4.6: 60,000 psi (400 MPa)
  • Grade 5 / Class 8.8: 120,000 psi (800 MPa)
  • Grade 8 / Class 10.9: 150,000 psi (1,040 MPa)
  • Class 12.9: 177,000 psi (1,220 MPa)

Identification marks:

  • Grade 2: no marks on head
  • Grade 5: 3 radial lines on head
  • Grade 8: 6 radial lines on head
  • Metric: class number stamped on head (e.g., “8.8”)

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