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#6-40 UNF thread: 3.51 mm × 40 TPI

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#6-40 UNF is a UNF thread: 3.51 mm major diameter, 40 TPI (0.635 mm pitch), 60° form.

StandardUNF
Major diameter3.505 mm (0.138″)
Pitch40 TPI (0.635 mm)
Thread angle60°
Minor diameter, bolt2.73 mm
Minor diameter, nut2.82 mm
Tap drillNot listed. Check your tap maker's chart.
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.