Threads / Size reference
M42x3 Metric fine
M42x3 has a nominal outside diameter of 42 mm and a 3 mm pitch.
1.653543 in
8.466667 TPI · calculated
Nominal dimensions; no class allowances or acceptance limits applied. M sizes state diameter and pitch in millimetres.
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M42x3 vs M42x4.5
M42x4.5 Metric coarse shares the nominal diameter but has a 4.500000 mm pitch. The pitch difference is 1.500000 mm; these are different nominal threads.
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| Property | M42x3 Metric fine | M42x4.5 Metric coarse |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal diameter · in | 1.653543 | 1.653543 |
| Nominal diameter · mm | 42 | 42 |
| Threads per inchDifferent | 8.466667 | 5.644444 |
| Pitch · mmDifferent | 3 | 4.5 |
Tapping-hole evidence for M42x3
No reviewed chart row for M42x3 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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