Threaded Weld Stud Load Strengths
Stud Thread Diameter | Max. Shear in lbs.** | Yield Load in lbs. | Ultimate Load in lbs. | Yield Torque* | Ultimate Torque* | Recommended Tightening Torque*** |
10-24 UNC | 746 | 830 | 1,030 | 33 in-lbs. | 36 ft-lbs. | 24 in-lbs. |
1/4-20 UNC | 1,390 | 1,550 | 1,900 | 6 ft-lbs. | 7 ft-lbs. | 5 ft-lbs. |
5/16-18 UNC | 2,300 | 2,560 | 3,190 | 13 ft-lbs. | 15 ft-lbs. | 12 ft-lbs. |
3/8-16 UNC | 3,400 | 3,800 | 4,700 | 24 ft-lbs. | 27 ft-lbs. | 21 ft-lbs. |
7/16-14 UNC | 4,650 | 5,200 | 6,400 | 38 ft-lbs. | 42 ft-lbs. | 33 ft-lbs. |
1/2-13 UNC | 6,200 | 6,900 | 8,650 | 59 ft-lbs. | 65 ft-lbs. | 51 ft-lbs. |
5/8-11 UNC | 9,900 | 11,000 | 13,780 | 118 ft-lbs. | 130 ft-lbs. | 101 ft-lbs. |
3/4-10 UNC | 14,600 | 16,300 | 20,300 | 209 ft-lbs. | 230 ft-lbs. | 189 ft-lbs. |
7/8-9 UNC | 20,200 | 22,600 | 28,100 | 337 ft-lbs. | 370 ft-lbs. | 288 ft-lbs. |
1-8 UNC | 26,600 | 29,600 | 36,900 | 505 ft-lbs. | 555 ft-lbs. | 432 ft-lbs. |