Bolt Clearance Dimensions

Clearances For Metric Bolts (mm)
Hole Size Diameter of Square drive Socket Diameter of ring spanner
M3 3.4 14 -
M4 4.5 22 14
M5 5.5 22 14
M6 6.6 26 17
M8 9 26 22
M10 11 27 27
M12 13.5 29 30
M16 17.5 42 38
M20 22 47 46
M24 26 54 55
M30 33 70 70
M36 39 81 90