Hex bolt diameter is measured on the outside of the threads.

Hex bolt diameter

Diameter and Thread count

Matching Products

Click on a product # for additional info

Prod. # Description Buy
2977
SAE flat washers, Zinc plated steel, 5/16"
SAE pattern is a tighter fit on the bolt and a smaller outside diameter.
Add
$0.05 / ea
$3.20 / 100
$27.20 / 1000
2995
USS flat washers, Zinc plated steel, 5/16"
USS pattern is the most common type of flat washer.
Add
$0.06 / ea
$3.96 / 100
$33.70 / 1000
3025
Lock washers, Zinc plated steel, 5/16"
Split lock washers place tension against a nut after tightening, to help prevent loosening.
Add
$0.08 / ea
$2.53 / 100
$21.70 / 1000

See also

Metric hex bolt

Metric hex bolts

A bolt with a six sided head.