ISO 7046 is the governing dimensional standard for phillips countersunk machine screw. This page sets out the scope of the standard, reproduces the full size table it specifies, and lists the DIN/ISO/ASME cross-references commonly cited in datasheets and drawings.
ISO 7046 — Scope
ISO 7046 is "Countersunk flat head screws with type H or type Z cross recess — Product grade A".
Material, property class, surface finish and packaging are governed by separate documents — ISO 898-1 and ISO 898-2 for mechanical property classes, ISO 4042 for electroplated finishes.
Tolerance & Product Grades
ISO 7046 is written to product grade A; a different grade of the same part is a different document in the family, not a variant of this one.
Dimensions Specified by ISO 7046
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Length L (mm) | Head diameter dk (mm) | Head height k (mm) | Cross recess | Countersink angle (deg) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 20 | 5.6 | 1.65 | PH1 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 25 | 7.5 | 2.2 | PH2 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 30 | 9.2 | 2.5 | PH2 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 40 | 11.0 | 3.0 | PH3 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 50 | 14.5 | 4.0 | PH3 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 60 | 18.0 | 5.0 | PH4 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M12 | 1.75 | 80 | 22.0 | 6.0 | PH4 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M14 | 2.0 | 80 | 25.0 | 7.0 | PH4 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M16 | 2.0 | 100 | 29.0 | 8.0 | PH4 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M18 | 2.5 | 100 | 33.0 | 9.0 | PH4 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M20 | 2.5 | 120 | 36.5 | 10.0 | PH4 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
| M24 | 3.0 | 150 | 43.5 | 12.0 | PH4 | 90 | ISO 7046 / GB/T 819 |
Companion Standards
ISO 7046 controls only the geometry of phillips countersunk machine screw — gb/t 819.1 / iso 7046 (series 029). The mechanical strength is set by ISO 898-1 (bolts, screws and studs) or ISO 898-2 (nuts); the surface finish is governed by separate finish standards such as ISO 4042 for electroplating. For corrosion testing, the relevant document is ISO 9227 (neutral salt spray).
When to Specify ISO 7046
Choose ISO 7046 for international engineering work and OEM supply where ISO standards are the contractual reference. It is the default modern specification for phillips countersunk machine screw — gb/t 819.1 / iso 7046 (series 029).
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need a screw to this standard in a non-standard size?
Parts built to ISO 7046 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 warm forging.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
