Threads / Size reference

M36x3 Metric fine

M36x3 has a nominal outside diameter of 36 mm and a 3 mm pitch.

Nominal major diameter36 mm

1.417323 in

Pitch3 mm

8.466667 TPI · calculated

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

M36x3 · PITCH VIEWSCHEMATIC
PP = 3 mm

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M36x3 vs M36x4

M36x4 Metric coarse shares the nominal diameter but has a 4.000000 mm pitch. The pitch difference is 1.000000 mm; these are different nominal threads.

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Nominal size comparison
PropertyM36x3 Metric fineM36x4 Metric coarse
Nominal diameter · in1.4173231.417323
Nominal diameter · mm3636
Threads per inchDifferent8.4666676.35
Pitch · mmDifferent34
Equation estimate only

Tapping-hole evidence for M36x3

No reviewed chart row for M36x3 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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