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
DIN 466 specifies the dimensional requirements for knurled nuts, high type. Material, surface condition and any performance rating are set by separate documents specific to this part family — ISO 898-1 and ISO 898-2, which govern bolt and nut property classes, do not apply here.
Tolerance & Product Grades
Tolerances for knurled nuts, high type are given as limits on the individual dimensions in the table rather than as a fastener product grade. Where a general-tolerance class is cited on the drawing instead, it applies to the dimensions not otherwise toleranced.
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.
