
The M5 metric screw (5 mm nominal diameter) is a versatile size for machinery, fixtures, automotive, and robotics. This hub consolidates the complete M5 range — Socket Head Cap, Low Head Socket, Button Head, Flat Socket, Set Screws, Hex Cap Bolts, and Phillips Pan/Flat Machine Screws — with quick specs, DIN/ISO notes, and links to matching M5 nuts, washers, and hex keys.
Shop by M5 Head Type
M5 Socket Head Cap Screws
DIN 912 / ISO 4762 • High clamp force • Allen/Hex drive
M5 Low Head Socket Cap Screws
Reduced head height • Tight clearance applications • Allen/Hex drive
M5 Button Head Cap Screws
ISO 7380 • Low profile dome head • Allen/Hex drive
M5 Flat Socket (Countersunk) Screws
DIN 7991 / ISO 10642 • 90° countersink • Flush finish
M5 Cup Point Set Screws
Grub screws • Allen/Hex drive • Cup point
M5 Hex Cap Bolts
DIN 933 (full thread) / DIN 931 (partial) • External hex drive
M5 Phillips Pan Machine Screws
Machine thread • For tapped holes or use with nuts
M5 Phillips Flat Machine Screws
90° countersink • Flush finish • Machine thread
Quick Specs
Spec | Details |
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Diameter | M5 (5.0 mm nominal) |
Common Pitch | 0.8 mm (coarse) |
Typical Drive | Internal hex/Allen for socket types; Phillips for machine screws; external hex for hex cap bolts. Need a key? Hex Key Hub or Individual Metric Keys. |
Materials & Finishes | 12.9 alloy steel, 18-8/A2 stainless; black oxide on alloy where specified. |
M5 Size & Pitch Reference
Need head dimensions, countersink details, or pilot hole guidance? See the M5 screw size chart.
Matching M5 Nuts & Washers
Pair your screws and bolts with the right hardware for a complete fastening solution:
- Metric Nuts & Washers (All) — filter for M5 to match threads precisely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the standard thread pitch for M5 screws?
When should I use Low Head Socket vs. standard Socket Cap?
How do Hex Cap Bolts differ from Socket Cap Screws?
Does black oxide prevent rust?
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