For knurled nuts, high type, DIN 466 is the governing document for the dimensions listed below. Mechanical and performance requirements for this part family are set by its own standards, not by the bolt and screw property-class documents.
DIN 466 — Scope
The table below lists the dimensions catalogued for knurled nuts, high type under DIN 466. The scope of DIN 466 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 466. Tolerances for this part are the limits shown against each dimension in the table.
Dimensions Specified by DIN 466
| Thread size | Pitch (mm) | Body diameter d2 (mm) | Total height m (mm) | Collar diameter (mm) | Collar height (mm) | Knurl type | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2.0 | Straight | DIN 466 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 2.5 | Straight | DIN 466 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 18 | 12 | 24 | 3.0 | Straight | DIN 466 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 21 | 14 | 28 | 3.5 | Straight | DIN 466 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 25 | 16 | 34 | 4.0 | Straight | DIN 466 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 30 | 20 | 40 | 4.0 | Straight | DIN 466 |
| M12 | 1.75 | 36 | 24 | 48 | 5.0 | Straight | DIN 466 |
Equivalent Standards
Where direct equivalents exist (ISO ↔ DIN, ISO ↔ ASME), they are listed on the parent Knurled Nuts, High Type page.
Always confirm against the dimensions on this page, since some "equivalent" standards differ in tolerances and head geometry.
When to Specify DIN 466
DIN 466 is still widely used in European mechanical engineering and as a cross-reference on legacy drawings; its ISO equivalent is preferred for new designs.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need a nut to this standard in a non-standard size?
Parts built to DIN 466 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. Made by cold heading or tapping.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
