M3 Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 066) is the m3-thread variant of Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 066) manufactured to GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032. This page focuses on the data engineers reach for at the bench: dimensional values for the M3 size, the spanner/drive that fits, and the assembly data you need to install it.
M3 Dimensional Row (GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032)
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Width across flats s (mm) | Width across corners e (mm) | Nut height m (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 5.5 | 6.01 | 2.4 | ISO 4032 / GB/T 6170 |
Spanner & Drive for M3 Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 066)
M3 Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 066) have a width across flats of 5.5 mm — fit a 5.5 mm open-ended spanner or socket. Use a 6-point socket for tight clearances and to reduce rounding; for repeated assembly choose a torque wrench so the joint preload is repeatable.
Common Applications for M3 Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 066)
M3 Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 066) are commonly specified for paired with the same-size screws on PCB hardware, light enclosures and small-scale assemblies.
Installation Tips for M3 Hex Nut — GB/T 6170 / ISO 4032 (Series 066)
- Use a 6-point socket where access allows — 12-point sockets are more prone to rounding the corners on smaller sizes.
- On flanged or serrated variants, do NOT add a separate flat washer — the flange already spreads the load and the washer can defeat the locking serrations.
- At M3 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 M3
Pair M3 with the matching M3 bolt or screw, plus a M3 flat washer where required to distribute load on softer materials.
When to Step Up or Down from M3
When the joint preload approaches the proof load of M3 class 8.8, step up to M4 class 8.8 (or move to M3 class 10.9). When the joint is over-specified, M2 often saves weight and cost without losing the safety margin.