Heavy hex nuts
ASTM A194 heavy hex nuts in 2H, 2HM, 4, 7, 7M, 8 and 8M, and in exotic grades to match the stud.
What F and H mean
- FWidth across flats = 1.5d + 1/8 in
- HThickness = d − 1/64 in
Heavy hex nut dimensions
| Nominal size d | Thread | Across flats F | F (mm) | Thickness H (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 13 UNC | 7/8" | 22.2 | 12.3 | Quote |
| 5/8" | 11 UNC | 1-1/16" | 27.0 | 15.5 | Quote |
| 3/4" | 10 UNC | 1-1/4" | 31.8 | 18.7 | Quote |
| 7/8" | 9 UNC | 1-7/16" | 36.5 | 21.8 | Quote |
| 1" | 8 UNC | 1-5/8" | 41.3 | 25.0 | Quote |
| 1-1/8" | 8 UN | 1-13/16" | 46.0 | 28.2 | Quote |
| 1-1/4" | 8 UN | 2" | 50.8 | 31.4 | Quote |
| 1-3/8" | 8 UN | 2-3/16" | 55.6 | 34.5 | Quote |
| 1-1/2" | 8 UN | 2-3/8" | 60.3 | 37.7 | Quote |
| 1-5/8" | 8 UN | 2-9/16" | 65.1 | 40.9 | Quote |
| 1-3/4" | 8 UN | 2-3/4" | 69.8 | 44.1 | Quote |
| 1-7/8" | 8 UN | 2-15/16" | 74.6 | 47.2 | Quote |
| 2" | 8 UN | 3-1/8" | 79.4 | 50.4 | Quote |
| 2-1/4" | 8 UN | 3-1/2" | 88.9 | 56.8 | Quote |
| 2-1/2" | 8 UN | 3-7/8" | 98.4 | 63.1 | Quote |
Calculated from the ASME B18.2.2 heavy hex formulas. Basic dimensions; tolerances per the standard.

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Nut grades
| Grade | Use with |
|---|---|
| A194 2H | B7 studs |
| A194 2HM | B7M studs, sour service |
| A194 4 / 7 | B16 and L7 studs |
| A194 7M | L7M studs |
| A194 8 / 8M | B8 / B8M stainless studs |
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Studs and heavy hex nuts for any number of ASME B16.5 flange joints.
Stud length depends on facing and gasket thickness, so add those in your enquiry.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
How is heavy hex nut width across flats calculated?
Per ASME B18.2.2, width across flats F is 1.5 times the nominal diameter plus ⅛ inch. A 1 inch heavy hex nut is 1⅝ inch across flats.

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