Fits & size limits

Start with the fit you need to understand

The hole and shaft limits determine a signed diametral-clearance interval. That interval describes a size relationship; it does not by itself approve an assembly or load capacity.

Have limits on the drawing?

Enter the minimum and maximum hole and shaft sizes in the limit calculator. Positive clearance means the hole is larger; negative clearance means interference. If the range crosses zero, either outcome is possible.

Have only a code such as H7/g6?

Keep the nominal size, hole/shaft letters, grades and standard edition. Read the corresponding deviations from the applicable source table. A letter or grade by itself is not a complete limit size.

A useful comparison at 25 mm

The scoped KHK examples give H7/h6 a 0–0.034 mm diametral-clearance range and H7/g6 a 0.007–0.041 mm range. In this example, g6 gives more clearance, not a tighter fit.

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25 mm examples derived from KHK’s JIS B 0401-2:1998 excerpt
ExampleHole limits · mmShaft limits · mmDiametral clearance · mm
25 H7/h625–25.02124.987–250–0.034
25 H7/g625–25.02124.980–24.9930.007–0.041

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Sources and review scope

Reviewed 23 October 2026. Arithmetic examples are labelled separately from source-table facts and standard scope.

ISO 286-1:2010

Public catalogue: terminology, code system and scope. Full clauses not reviewed.

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KHK hole tolerance table

Manufacturer table explicitly excerpting JIS B 0401-2:1998. H7 row for 25 mm: 0 / +21 µm.

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KHK shaft tolerance table

Manufacturer table excerpting JIS B 0401-2:1998. At 25 mm: h6 −13 / 0 µm; g6 −20 / −7 µm. These are scoped examples, not a full ISO table audit.

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