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ASTM A563
The ASTM A563 specification covers the chemical and mechanical requirements for carbon and alloy steel nuts used
on bolts, studs, and externally threaded fasteners. The charts below address over tapping allowances for hot-dip gal-
vanized nuts, grade marking requirements, and mechanical requirements. For information on suitable nuts for various
grades of bolts, visit the Nut Compatibility Chart.
According to the A563 specification, “The requirements for any grade of nut may, at the supplier’s option, and with no-
tice to the purchaser, be fulfilled by furnishing nuts of one of the stronger grades specified herein unless such a sub-
stitution is barred in the inquiry and purchase order”. This is important because some nut grades are not readily avail-
able in certain sizes and finishes. Additionally, the specification allows for the substitution of ASTM A194 grade 2H
nuts in lieu of A563 grade DH nuts due to the lack of availability of grade DH nuts in nominal sizes 3/4″ and larger.
Hot-dip galvanized nuts must be tapped oversize to allow for the added thickness of the zinc on the threads of the ex-
ternally threaded fastener. These allowances are addressed in the chart below and a more detailed explanation of this
issue can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of this site.
Various nut styles exist and to some degree are determined by their grade. These styles include hex, heavy
hex, square, jam, coupling, and sleeve.
A563 Grades
A Carbon steel, hex or heavy hex
B Carbon steel, hex or heavy hex
C Carbon steel, quenched and tempered, heavy hex
D Carbon steel, quenched and tempered, heavy hex
DH Carbon steel, quenched and tempered, heavy hex
C3 Weathering steel, quenched and tempered, heavy hex
DH3 Weathering steel, quenched and tempered, heavy hex
A563 Mechanical Properties
Proof Load, ksi
Grade Style Size, in. Hardness, HBN
Plain Galvanized
Hex 1/4 - 1-1/2 90 68 116 - 302
A
Heavy Hex 1/4 - 4 100 75 116 - 302
Heavy Hex 1/4 - 1 133 100 121 - 302
B
Heavy Hex 1-1/8 - 1-1/2 116 87 121 - 302
C / C3 Heavy Hex 1/4 - 4 144 144 143 - 352
For UNC, 8UN, 6UN, and Coarse Pitch Threads
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D Heavy Hex 1/4 - 4 150 150 248 - 352
DH / DH3 Heavy Hex 1/4 - 4 175 150 248 - 352
For UNC, 8UN, 6UN, and Coarse Pitch Threads
A563 Chemical Properties
Element Grades O, A, B, C D** DH**
Carbon 0.55% max 0.55% max 0.20 - 0.55%
Manganese, min 0.30% 0.60%
Phosphorus, max 0.12% 0.04% 0.04%
Sulfur, max 0.15%* 0.05% 0.05%
* For grades O, A and B a sulfur content of 0.23% max is acceptable with the purchasers approval
** For grades D and DH a sulfur content of 0.05 - 0.15% is acceptable provided the manganese is 1.35% min
Classes for Grade C3*
Element DH3
A B C D E F N
0.33 - 0.38 - 0.15 - 0.15 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.20 -
Carbon
0.40% 0.48% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.53%
0.90 - 0.70 - 0.80 - 0.40 - 0.60 - 0.90 -
Manganese 0.40% min
1.20% 0.90% 1.35% 1.20% 1.00% 1.20%
Phospho- 0.040% 0.06 - 0.035% 0.040% 0.040% 0.040% 0.07 - 0.046%
rus max 0.12% max max max max 0.15% max
Sulfur, max 0.050% 0.050% 0.040% 0.050% 0.040% 0.040% 0.050% 0.050%
0.15 - 0.30 - 0.15 - 0.25 - 0.15 - 0.15 - 0.20 -
Silicon
0.35% 0.50% 0.35% 0.50% 0.35% 0.35% 0.90%
0.25 - 0.20 - 0.20 - 0.30 - 0.30 - 0.20 - 0.25 -
Copper 0.20% min
0.45% 0.40% 0.50% 0.50% 0.60% 0.40% 0.55%
0.25 - 0.50 - 0.25 - 0.50 - 0.30 - 0.20 - 0.20%
Nickel 1.00% max
0.45% 0.80% 0.50% 0.80% 0.60% 0.40% min**
0.45 - 0.50 - 0.30 - 0.50 - 0.60 - 0.45 - 0.30 -
Chromium 0.45% min
0.65% 0.75% 0.50% 1.00% 0.90% 0.65% 1.25%
0.020%
Vanadium
min
Molybde- 0.15%
0.06% max 0.10% max
num min**
Titanium 0.05% max
* Selection of a class shall be at the option of the manufacturer
** Nickel or Molybdenum may be used.
A563 Grade Identification Markings
Grade Identifi- Specifica- Material Nominal Proof Load Hardness See
cation Marking tion Size, In. Stress, ksi Rockwell Note
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Min Max
ASTM A563 1/4 - 1-
Carbon Steel 69 B55 C32 2,3
Grade O 1/2
ASTM A563 1/4 - 1-
Carbon Steel 90 B68 C32 2,3
Grade A 1/2
1/4 - 1 120
ASTM A563
Carbon Steel >1 - 1- B69 C32 2,3
Grade B 105
1/2
ASTM A563 Carbon Steel, may be Quenched and
1/4 - 4 144 B78 C38 4
Grade C Tempered
ASTM A563 Atmospheric Corrosion Resistant Steel,
1/4 - 4 144 B78 38 4,6
Grade C3 may be Quenched and Tempered
ASTM A563 Carbon Steel, may be Quenched and
1/4 - 4 150 B84 C38 5
Grade D Tempered
ASTM A563
Carbon Steel, Quenched and Tempered 1/4 - 4 175 C24 C38 5
Grade DH
ASTM A563 Atmospheric Corrosion Resistant Steel,
1/4 - 4 175 C24 C38 4,6
Grade DH3 Quenched and Tempered
NOTES:
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1. In addition to the indicated grade marking, all grades, except A563 grades O, A, and B, must be marked for
manufacturer identification.
2. Nuts are not required to be marked unless specified by the purchaser. When marked, the identification mark-
ing shall be the grade letter O, A, or B.
3. Properties shown are those of nonplated or noncoated coarse thread nuts.
4. Properties shown are those of coarse thread heavy hex nuts.
5. Properties shown are those of coarse thread heavy hex nuts. Other nuts styles and fine threads may apply.
6. The nut manufacturer, at his option, may add other markings to indicate the use of atmospheric corrosion re-
sistant steel.
Inch Fastener Standards. 7th ed. Cleveland: Industrial Fasteners Institute, 2003. n-80-n-81.
Thread Dimensions and Oversizing Allowances
For Nuts: Hot Dipped Galvanized per Specification F2329
Pitch Diameter
Nominal Nut Size, in. and Pitch Diametral Allowance, in.
Min Max
0.250 - 20 0.016 0.2335 0.2384
0.312 - 18 0.017 0.2934 0.2987
0.375 - 16 0.017 0.3514 0.3571
0.437 - 14 0.018 0.4091 0.4152
0.500 - 13 0.018 0.4680 0.4745
0.562 - 12 0.020 0.5284 0.5352
0.625 - 11 0.020 0.5860 0.5932
0.750 - 10 0.020 0.7050 0.7127
0.875 - 9 0.022 0.8248 0.8330
1.000 - 8 0.024 0.9428 0.9516
1.125 - 8 0.024 1.0678 1.0768
1.125 - 7 0.024 1.0562 1.0656
1.250 - 8 0.024 1.1928 1.2020
1.250 - 7 0.024 1.1812 1.1908
1.375 - 8 0.027 1.3208 1.3301
1.375 - 6 0.027 1.2937 1.3041
1.500 - 8 0.027 1.4458 1.4553
1.500 - 6 0.027 1.4187 1.4292
1.750 - 5 0.050 1.6701 1.6817
2.000 - 4.5 0.050 1.9057 1.9181
2.250 - 4.5 0.050 2.1557 2.1683
2.500 - 4 0.050 2.3876 2.4011
2.750 - 4 0.050 2.6376 2.6513
Inch Fastener Standards. 7th ed. Cleveland: Industrial Fasteners Institute, 2003. B-173.
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Pitch Diameter
Nominal Nut Size, in. and Pitch Diametral Allowance, in.
Min Max
3.000 - 4 0.050 2.8876 2.9015
3.250 - 4 0.050 3.1376 3.1517
3.500 - 4 0.050 3.3876 3.4019
3.750 - 4 0.050 3.6376 3.6521
4.000 - 4 0.050 3.8876 3.9023
Inch Fastener Standards. 7th ed. Cleveland: Industrial Fasteners Institute, 2003. B-173.
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