Specification summary of DIN 1151 as applied to wire nails: the dimensions the standard fixes, the full size range supplied, and the related designations commonly cross-referenced.
DIN 1151 — Scope
The table below lists the dimensions catalogued for wire nails under DIN 1151. The scope of DIN 1151 itself is not summarised here — where a figure matters, confirm it against the published document.
Tolerance & Product Grades
Product grade is a concept from dimensional fastener standards and does not apply to DIN 1151. Tolerances for this part are the limits shown against each dimension in the table.
Dimensions Specified by DIN 1151
| Diameter d (mm) | Length l (mm) | Head diameter dk (mm) | Head type | Material | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 20 | 2.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 1.2 | 25 | 3.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 1.4 | 30 | 3.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 1.6 | 35 | 4.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 1.8 | 40 | 4.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 2.0 | 40 | 5.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 2.0 | 50 | 5.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 2.5 | 50 | 6.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 2.5 | 60 | 6.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 2.8 | 65 | 7.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 3.0 | 60 | 7.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 3.0 | 70 | 7.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 3.0 | 80 | 7.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 3.4 | 80 | 8.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 3.4 | 90 | 8.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 3.8 | 90 | 9.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 3.8 | 100 | 9.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 4.2 | 100 | 10.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 4.2 | 110 | 10.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 4.6 | 110 | 11.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 4.6 | 120 | 11.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 5.0 | 120 | 12.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 5.0 | 130 | 12.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 5.5 | 130 | 14.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 5.5 | 140 | 14.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 5.5 | 150 | 14.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 6.0 | 150 | 15.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 6.0 | 160 | 15.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 6.7 | 160 | 17.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 6.7 | 180 | 17.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 7.0 | 180 | 17.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 7.0 | 200 | 17.5 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 8.0 | 200 | 20.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
| 8.0 | 250 | 20.0 | Dome head | Low-carbon steel wire | DIN 1151 / ISO 1051 |
Equivalent Standards
Where direct equivalents exist (ISO ↔ DIN, ISO ↔ ASME), they are listed on the parent Wire Nails page.
Always confirm against the dimensions on this page, since some "equivalent" standards differ in tolerances and head geometry.
Companion Standards
A complete specification for wire nails normally cites several documents: one for the geometry, one for the material or mechanical properties, and one for the finish. DIN 1151 is one of them, not all of them.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need a nail to this standard in a non-standard size?
Parts built to DIN 1151 are already in the catalog, so a special is usually a variation on existing tooling rather than a new design — which is what keeps the cost down.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
