ISO Metric Coarse Thread · DIN 13-1 / ISO 261

M2.5 Thread: Pitch, Tap Drill & Dimensions

M2.5 is an ISO metric coarse thread with a 0.45 mm pitch. The tap drill is 2.05 mm, and the internal minor diameter D1 is 2.013 mm.

Profile shape (schematic, not to scale)
M2.5 thread dimensions
Nominal (major) diameter2.5 mm
Pitch0.45 mm (coarse)
Tap drill (D − P)2.05 mm
Pitch diameter d2 / D22.208 mm
Minor diameter, external d31.948 mm
Minor diameter, internal D12.013 mm
Thread depth, external h30.276 mm
Flank angle60°
Clearance hole (fine / medium / coarse)2.7 / 2.9 / 3.1 mm
Hex spanner size (ISO 4032)5 mm
Socket cap screw hex key (ISO 4762)2 mm

Common questions

What size drill do I use to tap M2.5?

Use a 2.05 mm drill. This is the standard tap drill for M2.5; for hard materials or deep threads a slightly larger drill reduces tapping torque.

What is the pitch of M2.5?

The pitch of M2.5 is 0.45 mm (coarse), meaning the thread advances that distance in one full turn.

Where can I find other ISO Metric Coarse Thread sizes?

The full ISO Metric Coarse Thread table, with every size and a live filter, is on its standard page, and the Thread Finder searches all 73 standards at once.

Reference values; computed values use the ISO basic profile. Verify against the current standard before production use.

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