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5/8-18 UNF thread: 15.88 mm × 18 TPI

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5/8-18 UNF is a UNF thread: 15.88 mm major diameter, 18 TPI (1.411 mm pitch), 60° form. Tap drill 14.5 mm.

StandardUNF
Major diameter15.875 mm (0.625″)
Pitch18 TPI (1.411 mm)
Thread angle60°
Minor diameter, bolt14.14 mm
Minor diameter, nut14.35 mm
Tap drill14.5 mm
Usual class2A bolt, 2B nut

Minor diameters worked out from the basic profile: major Ø − 1.22687 × pitch (bolt) and − 1.08253 × pitch (nut).

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Measure it

Bolt: Measure across the crests of the bolt with the caliper jaws. Worn bolts read 0.1 to 0.3 under.

Nut or tapped hole: Measure across the tops of the threads inside the nut or hole with the inside jaws. That is the minor Ø. Worn or oversize holes read a little over.

Same diameter, other pitch

Close in size, won't mate

One size up or down

Got a bolt and no idea what it is? Measure the outside Ø and type it into Benchsmith → Find → Thread.