M1.6 is one of the standard coarse-thread sizes for phillips oval countersunk head machine screws, metric under ISO 7047. The sections below reproduce the dimensional row, list the matching tools and hole sizes, and summarize where this size is normally specified.
M1.6 Dimensional Row (ISO 7047)
| Size | Pitch P (mm) | a (mm) | b (mm) | Head diameter dk (mm) | csh_diam (mm) | csh_height (mm) | n_min (mm) | r (mm) | t_mean (mm) | x (mm) | Length range l (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.6 | 0.35 | 0.7 | 25 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.46 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 3~16 | ISO 7047 |
Spanner & Drive for M1.6 Phillips Oval Countersunk Head Machine Screws, Metric
Drive geometry for M1.6 Phillips Oval Countersunk Head Machine Screws, Metric is given by the row above; match the tool to the listed values.
Hole Sizes for M1.6
| Coarse-thread pitch (ISO 724) | 0.35 mm |
|---|---|
| Through-hole / clearance (ISO 273 medium) | 1.8 mm |
| Tapping drill, coarse thread | 1.25 mm |
Tightening Torque for M1.6
| Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 0.2 Nm |
|---|---|
| Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ Nm |
| Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125) | ≈ 0.3 Nm |
Indicative dry-joint values. Lubrication can lower the required torque by 15–25%. Always confirm against the joint design, especially when going up a strength class.
Proof Load & Strength for M1.6
| Tensile stress area As (ISO 724) | 1.3 mm² |
|---|---|
| Proof load, class 8.8 | 0.7 kN |
| Proof load, class 12.9 | 1.2 kN |
| Min. ultimate tensile load, class 8.8 | 1 kN |
Proof load = tensile stress area × the proof stress Sp of the class, per ISO 898-1 — Sp is a lower figure than the yield stress Rp0.2 and the two are not interchangeable. The stress area is computed from this size's own diameter and pitch, so a fine-pitch designation gives the fine-pitch figure. Design the joint so the working preload stays below the proof load of the class selected.
M1.6 Phillips Oval Countersunk Head Machine Screws, Metric Weight
A steel M1.6 phillips oval countersunk head machine screws, metric at the listed 316 mm length weighs approximately 25 g each — about 25 kg per 1,000 pieces. Stainless A2/A4 weighs roughly the same (density 7.9–8.0 g/cm³).
Actual weight varies slightly with head form, thread and finish; use this figure for freight estimation only.
Installation Tips for M1.6 Phillips Oval Countersunk Head Machine Screws, Metric
- At M1.6 the joint is sensitive to over-torque — use a torque-limiting driver and check the head doesn't bury into a softer counterpart.
Mating Parts for M1.6
For M1.6, pair with a M1.6 hex nut (ISO 4032 / DIN 934) and, where used, a M1.6 flat washer (ISO 7089 / DIN 125A) under the head and under the nut.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need phillips oval countersunk head machine screws, metric in a size this table does not list?
This page covers M1.6 phillips oval countersunk head machine screws, metric. Thread size and pitch, length, property class, drive form, head geometry and head marking are all specifiable — the standard part is where it starts, not where it stops. Made by cold heading or warm forging.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.

