Socket Head Cap Screw Hole Dimensions & Screw Length | Factory
Eliminate costly rework and assembly failures. Get exact hole dimensions and screw length guidelines for metric & inch sizes, backed by 15+ years of export experience.
โ No minimum order quantity โ Free technical datasheet
Counterbore depth off by 0.5mm? Your socket head cap screw canโt seat, causing alignment failures and costly rework. In 2025, assembly downtime costs US manufacturers an average of $22,000/hour.
Socket head cap screw length thatโs 2mm too long protrudes and damages mating parts. Too short and clamp load drops 40%. Engineers waste hours checking drawings.
A European buyer ordering M8 screws for a US machine? 65% of import errors come from mismatched hole dimensions. Our factory resolves this with dual-standard datasheets.
Waiting 6 weeks for a custom length? 30% of purchasing managers cite fastener lead time as their top bottleneck. We ship from stock in 7โ15 days.
โIโve seen a โฌ2,000 tooling head scraped because of a 0.2mm counterbore error.โ โ Senior Engineer, German automotive supplier
Handan Boen Fastener (Est. 2010) provides factory-direct pricing with full traceability, ISO 9001, and 30+ country export experience.
We provide exact counterbore diameter, countersink angle, and through-hole clearance for every socket head cap screw size from M3 to M36 (and inch #0 to 1โณ). โNo more guesswork โ our drawings match ISO 4762 & ASME B18.3.โ
Need a socket head cap screw length thatโs not in the catalogue? We cut and thread from 3mm to 300mm. +/-0.1mm tolerance on length, free grinding service for bulk orders.
No middlemen. Our 10 production lines produce 5 million pieces/month. Typical savings vs. US/EU distributors: 30โ45% on grade 10.9/12.9.
| Thread Size | Screw ร (d) | Head ร (dk) | Counterbore ร (da) | Through Hole ร | Standard Length Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.0 mm | 5.5 mm | 6.0 mm | 3.4 mm | 6 โ 30 mm |
| M4 | 4.0 mm | 7.0 mm | 7.5 mm | 4.5 mm | 8 โ 40 mm |
| M5 | 5.0 mm | 8.5 mm | 9.0 mm | 5.5 mm | 10 โ 50 mm |
| M6 | 6.0 mm | 10.0 mm | 10.5 mm | 6.6 mm | 12 โ 60 mm |
| M8 | 8.0 mm | 13.0 mm | 13.5 mm | 9.0 mm | 16 โ 80 mm |
| M10 | 10.0 mm | 16.0 mm | 16.5 mm | 11.0 mm | 20 โ 100 mm |
| M12 | 12.0 mm | 18.0 mm | 18.5 mm | 13.5 mm | 25 โ 120 mm |
| M16 | 16.0 mm | 24.0 mm | 24.5 mm | 17.5 mm | 30 โ 160 mm |
* All dimensions in mm. Counterbore depth = head height + 0.5mm. For inch series (ASME B18.3) please request our full datasheet.

M10 x 35mm socket head cap screws used in engine mounts โ ยฑ0.05mm length tolerance ensures zero vibration.

M16 x 60mm high-strength 12.9 grade โ counterbore hole dimensions ensure flush fit in structural beams.

Custom socket head cap screw length 45mm for harvester arms โ rapid 14-day delivery to Nebraska.

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For M6 socket head cap screw, the counterbore diameter should be 10.5 mm (da), with a through-hole diameter of 6.6 mm. The head diameter is 10.0 mm. Always refer to ISO 4762 for full details. We provide a free PDF chart for all sizes.
Length is measured from under the head to the tip (excluding head height). For countersunk screws, measure total length. Our factory uses laser micrometers to ensure ยฑ0.1mm accuracy.
Absolutely. We offer custom lengths from 3mm to 300mm in any diameter. Minimum order quantity just 500 pcs for standard grades. Upload your drawing for a quick quote.
Metric uses mm; inch uses fractions. For example, a 1/4โณ-20 socket head cap screw requires a 0.250โณ through hole and a 0.438โณ counterbore. We supply both systems with full conversion tables.
Yes, we provide free samples up to 10 pieces for standard sizes. You only pay shipping. Contact us with your requirements and weโll arrange.
Standard production: 10โ15 days. Express shipping (DHL/FedEx) takes 3โ5 days to major US and EU cities. We handle all customs documentation.
We accept T/T, L/C, Western Union, and PayPal for smaller orders. For long-term contracts, open account terms are available after credit evaluation.

โThe socket head cap screw hole dimensions on your website exactly matched our CAD model. Ordered M10x40mm, quality was perfect, and delivery was 11 days. Highly recommended.โ

โWeโve been using Boenโs socket head cap screws for 2 years. The consistent length tolerance has reduced our assembly rework by 27%. Great factory support.โ

โCustom socket head cap screw length of 22mm for a special project โ they delivered in 14 days, including a full inspection report. Best factory partner weโve found in China.โ

James Harrington โ Senior Fastener Engineer at Handan Boen Fastener. With 18 years in the fastener industry, James has overseen over 1,200 custom socket head cap screw projects for clients in 30 countries. He is a member of the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) and regularly contributes to technical standards discussions.
โI personally verify every hole dimension chart we publish. If you have a tricky fit, email me directly at shuan@fastenboen.com.โ
Limited-time offer: Free samples for first-time buyers + 10% discount on first order over $1,000. Risk-free with our 100% money-back guarantee if dimensions donโt match.
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Address: Hanguang Industrial Park, Yongnian District, Handan, Hebei, China. Working hours: MonโSat 09:00โ17:00 CST.
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โWe switched to Boen for our M8 socket head cap screws. The hole dimensions matched perfectly with our jigs, and we saved 34% compared to our previous supplier. Their technical sheet is the best Iโve seen.โ
โCustom socket head cap screw length of 42mm was exactly what we needed. Delivery took 12 days, and the certificate of conformance was included. Very reliable.โ
โThe socket head cap screw hole dimensions table on their website is spot on. We use it as our internal reference. Great quality, fast shipping.โ
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