10/28/2026
No pitch listed on a fastener? Don’t automatically assume the thread spacing is the same across measurement systems. 🔩
Fastener pitch is commonly described as coarse or fine, and when a metric fastener doesn’t indicate a pitch, it is generally classified as coarse.
But “coarse” doesn’t mean exactly the same thing for metric and inch fasteners. For example, an M14-2.0 screw has 2.0 mm between threads, while a comparable 9/16-12 screw has 0.083 inches between threads.
The takeaway? Always check the actual pitch when comparing metric and inch fasteners.
Learn more in our Essential Guide to Metric Fasteners: https://hubs.la/Q04zgCvF0
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