M12 Metric Thread Dimensions and Pitch

Below are the key dimensions for M12 metric threads: pitch, tap drill and clearance drill according to ISO 724:2023.

M12 Coarse (standard)
M12 Pitch: 1.75mm
M12 Tap Drill: 10.2mm
M12 Clearance Drill: 13.5mm
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November 27, 2023
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Updated
26/8/2025
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Welcome to our M12 Metric Thread Page, your comprehensive reference for swift metrics on M12 metric threads. We've organised a wide-ranging library of data for all typical metric threads utilised in your parts, focusing on essential measurements like thread pitch, tap drill, and clearance drill. This page is an all-encompassing resource for engineers, machinists, and hobbyists seeking dependable and precise details.

M12 Coarse Pitch Dimensions

Nominal Sized=Dprd2=D2d3D1h3H1Tap Drill
M12121.750.25310.8639.85310.1061.0740.94710.2
All dimensions stated in are mm (millimetre)

M12 Fine Pitch Dimensions

| Nominal Size | d = D | p | r | d2 = D2 | d3 | D1 | h3 | H1 | Tap Drill | |--------------|-------|------|-------|---------|--------|--------|--------|--------|-------------| | M12x1.0 | 12 | 1 | 0.144 | 11.35 | 10.773 | 10.917 | 0.613 | 0.541 | 11 | | M12x1.25 | 12 | 1.25 | 0.18 | 11.188 | 10.466 | 10.647 | 0.767 | 0.677 | 10.8 | | M12x1.5 | 12 | 1.5 | 0.217 | 11.026 | 10.16 | 10.376 | 0.92 | 0.812 | 10.5 |

All dimensions stated in are mm (millimetre)

ISO Metric Thread profile

ISO metric thread profile.
d=D: Major Diameter
p: Pitch
r: Root Radius
d2=D2: Pitch Diameter
d3: Minor Diameter Male Thread
D1: Minor Diameter Female Thread
h3: Thread Height Male
H1: Thread Height Female

Major Diameter

The Major Diameter is the largest diameter on the thread and is measured from the thread crest to crest (peak of the thread).

Pitch

This is the distance (mm) from one thread to the next, this can be measured from tip to tip or groove to groove. Pitch can also be defined as TPI, which stands for threads per inch.

Minor Diameter

Minor Diameter is the smallest diameter on the thread and is measured from the thread root to root (Bottom of the thread).

Thread Angle

The angle between the thread faces. 60 degrees in the example above.

Right-Hand Thread

The thread will assemble when rotated clockwise. "righty tighty lefty loosely"

Left-Hand Thread

The thread will assemble when rotated counter-clockwise.

Frequently asked questions

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