M12 × 1.5 fine Thread Dimensions

Basic information

Designation

M12 x 1.5 (fine)

Thread system

ISO Metric

Series

fine

Standard

ISO 262

Basic profile

ISO 68-1 basic profile

Flank angle

60°

Dimensions

Major diameter

12 mm

Pitch

1.5 mm

Threads per inch

16.93

Pitch diameter

11.03 mm

Minor diameter (external)

10.16 mm

Minor diameter (internal)

10.38 mm

Thread depth

0.92 mm

Recommended tap drill

Ø 10.5 mm

These figures follow the ISO 68-1 basic profile of ISO 262. A 60° basic profile uses a fundamental triangle height H = 0.866025 × P, with external minor diameter d₃ = d − 1.226869 × P and internal minor diameter D₁ = d − 1.082532 × P; the two differ because the external root is rounded while the internal crest is truncated. A 55° Whitworth profile uses H = 0.960491 × P and a thread height of 0.640327 × P. The recommended tap drill is given as nominal diameter minus pitch, which approximates 75% thread engagement — adjust it for tough materials or deep holes.

No specification in this database uses M12 × 1.5 fine yet.

Other pitches at the same 12 mm diameter — a fine pitch on a coarse diameter, or the reverse, is the usual substitution question.

Neighbouring sizes in ISO Metric.