Threads / Size reference
M2x0.4 Metric coarse
M2x0.4 has a nominal outside diameter of 2 mm and a 0.4 mm pitch.
0.07874 in
63.5 TPI · calculated
Nominal dimensions; no class allowances or acceptance limits applied. M sizes state diameter and pitch in millimetres.
nearby diameter comparison
M2x0.4 vs M2.5x0.45
There is no second pitch at this diameter in the directory. Compare the nearby M2.5x0.45 Metric coarse: its nominal diameter differs by 0.5 mm. It is not a replacement.
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| Property | M2x0.4 Metric coarse | M2.5x0.45 Metric coarse |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal diameter · inDifferent | 0.07874 | 0.098425 |
| Nominal diameter · mmDifferent | 2 | 2.5 |
| Threads per inchDifferent | 63.5 | 56.444444 |
| Pitch · mmDifferent | 0.4 | 0.45 |
Cutting-tap drill references
| Target theoretical thread | Listed drill | Diameter · in / mm |
|---|---|---|
| 55% | #51 | 0.067 / 1.7018 |
| 65% | 1.65 mm | 0.064961 / 1.65 |
| 75% | 1.60 mm | 0.062992 / 1.6 |
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The complete class and applicable drawing requirements are needed. These nominal values are not maximum/minimum inspection limits.
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Basis for this size
Nominal designation and family transcribed from the live directory on 2026-10-19; unit conversions are calculated using exactly 25.4 mm/in. The drill row was read from Guhring PDF page 2; numbered and letter drill diameters use page 1. Paid standard limit tables have not been reviewed.
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