Threads / Size reference

M48x5 Metric coarse

M48x5 has a nominal outside diameter of 48 mm and a 5 mm pitch.

Nominal major diameter48 mm

1.889764 in

Pitch5 mm

5.08 TPI · calculated

Nominal dimensions; no class allowances or acceptance limits applied. M sizes state diameter and pitch in millimetres.

M48x5 · PITCH VIEWSCHEMATIC
PP = 5 mm

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M48x5 vs M48x3

M48x3 Metric fine shares the nominal diameter but has a 3.000000 mm pitch. The pitch difference is 2.000000 mm; these are different nominal threads.

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Nominal size comparison
PropertyM48x5 Metric coarseM48x3 Metric fine
Nominal diameter · in1.8897641.889764
Nominal diameter · mm4848
Threads per inchDifferent5.088.466667
Pitch · mmDifferent53
Equation estimate only

Tapping-hole evidence for M48x5

No reviewed chart row for M48x5 Metric coarse

You can calculate a theoretical hole with the cited equation. It is not a stocked-drill selection or a tool-specific hole range.

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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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Measure the correct diameter and pitch, then compare candidates across metric and inch systems.

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. No matching drill row has been reviewed for this exact size. Paid standard limit tables have not been reviewed.

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