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Hi guys, i want to ask about bolts, the metric and imperial bolts, are they the same but just one of them is in inches while the other one is in mm? What would a 1/4 inch bolt be equivalent to, a M6?
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Everybody except the US (and owners of classic British motorbikes) uses metric today.Ask1122 said:it is just a bit weired that you have all these different size systems for bolts, so i would believe that ASME will use the imperial bolts, then which standards uses metric bolts? DIN, AD maybe?
Metric bolts are measured in millimeters and use the metric system of measurement, while imperial bolts are measured in inches and use the imperial system of measurement.
No, metric and imperial bolts have different thread sizes and pitches, so they are not interchangeable.
The metric system is more commonly used for bolts, especially in countries that have adopted the metric system as their primary measurement system.
To convert metric bolts to imperial bolts, you will need to use a conversion chart or calculator. It is important to note that the conversion is not always exact, so it is best to use the closest equivalent size.
There is no clear answer to this question as it depends on the specific application and the preferences of the user. However, the metric system is generally considered to be more precise and easier to use for measurements.