Threads / Size reference
M18x2 Metric fine
M18x2 has a nominal outside diameter of 18 mm and a 2 mm pitch.
0.708661 in
12.7 TPI · calculated
Nominal dimensions; no class allowances or acceptance limits applied. M sizes state diameter and pitch in millimetres.
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M18x2 vs M18x1.5
M18x1.5 Metric fine shares the nominal diameter but has a 1.500000 mm pitch. The pitch difference is 0.500000 mm; these are different nominal threads.
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| Property | M18x2 Metric fine | M18x1.5 Metric fine |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal diameter · in | 0.708661 | 0.708661 |
| Nominal diameter · mm | 18 | 18 |
| Threads per inchDifferent | 12.7 | 16.933333 |
| Pitch · mmDifferent | 2 | 1.5 |
Tapping-hole evidence for M18x2
No reviewed chart row for M18x2 Metric fine
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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