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Measuring U.S. Fastener Length

Fasteners are measured either overall or from under the head

Hex Bolts | Wood Screws | Machine Screws | Carriage Bolts
Lag Bolts (Lag Screws) |
Sheet Metal Screws | Socket Head Products

 

Hex Bolts

Hex Bolts are measured from under the head to the tip of the screw

Wood Screws

Countersunk (Flat or Oval head) are measured overall

  

 

Round head screws are measured from under the head

Machine Screws

Countersunk (Flat or Oval) is measured overall

              

 

Pan Head or Round Head screws are measured from under the head

       

Carriage Bolts

Carriage bolts are measured from directly under the head

Lag Bolts (Lag Screws)

Lag Bolts are measured from under the head

Sheet Metal Screws

Countersunk screws (Flat or Oval) are measured by overall length

   

 

Pan Head, truss head, and Hex Head screws are measured from under the head

      

Socket Head Products

Flat Socket Caps are measured by the overall length

 

Socket Head Caps and Button Head Caps are measured from under the head

 

Last Updated 03/16/2007

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