Threads / Size reference
M5x0.5 Metric fine
M5x0.5 has a nominal outside diameter of 5 mm and a 0.5 mm pitch.
0.19685 in
50.8 TPI · calculated
Nominal dimensions; no class allowances or acceptance limits applied. M sizes state diameter and pitch in millimetres.
same diameter comparison
M5x0.5 vs M5x0.8
M5x0.8 Metric coarse shares the nominal diameter but has a 0.800000 mm pitch. The pitch difference is 0.300000 mm; these are different nominal threads.
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| Property | M5x0.5 Metric fine | M5x0.8 Metric coarse |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal diameter · in | 0.19685 | 0.19685 |
| Nominal diameter · mm | 5 | 5 |
| Threads per inchDifferent | 50.8 | 31.75 |
| Pitch · mmDifferent | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Cutting-tap drill references
| Target theoretical thread | Listed drill | Diameter · in / mm |
|---|---|---|
| 55% | #14 | 0.182 / 4.6228 |
| 65% | #15 | 0.18 / 4.572 |
| 75% | #16 | 0.177 / 4.4958 |
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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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