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Re: SAE markings on a metric bolt, why?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 4/18/2010

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SAE 3/8 bolts come in two pitches, 16 and 24. Metric bolts with 1.25 pitch have the threads spaced 1.25mm apart. One inch equals 25.4mm, 25.4/1.25=20.32. One inch of bolt contains 20.32 threads. Clos... Login to read more.