
The M8 metric screw (8 mm nominal diameter) is a heavy-duty standard used across machinery, engines, industrial builds, and fabrication. Monster Bolts offers a complete M8 line — Socket Cap (standard, low head, button, flat), Set Screws, Hex Cap Bolts, and Phillips Pan & Flat Machine Screws — plus matching M8 nuts and washers for a full fastening solution.
Shop by M8 Head Type
M8 Socket Head Cap Screws
DIN 912 / ISO 4762 • High clamp force • Allen/Hex drive
M8 Low Head Socket Cap Screws
Reduced head height • Tight clearance use • Allen/Hex drive
M8 Button Head Cap Screws
ISO 7380 • Low profile dome head • Allen/Hex drive
M8 Flat Socket (Countersunk) Screws
DIN 7991 / ISO 10642 • 90° countersink • Flush finish
M8 Cup Point Set Screws
Grub screws • Allen/Hex drive • Cup point
M8 Hex Cap Bolts
DIN 933 (full thread) / DIN 931 (partial) • External hex drive
M8 Phillips Pan Machine Screws
Machine thread • For tapped holes or use with nuts
M8 Phillips Flat Machine Screws
90° countersink • Flush finish • Machine thread
Quick Specs
Spec | Details |
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Diameter | M8 (8.0 mm nominal) |
Common Pitch | 1.25 mm (coarse) |
Typical Drive | Internal hex/Allen for socket types; Phillips for machine screws; external hex for hex bolts. Need a key? Hex Key Hub or Individual Metric Keys. |
Materials & Finishes | 12.9 alloy steel, 18-8/A2 stainless, A4/316 stainless; black oxide or zinc where specified. |
M8 Size & Pitch Reference
Need head dimensions, countersink details, or torque specs? See the M8 screw size chart.
Matching M8 Nuts & Washers
Pair your screws and bolts with the right hardware for a complete fastening solution:
- Metric Nuts & Washers (All) — filter for M8 to match threads precisely.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the standard thread pitch for M8 screws?
How strong are M8 socket cap screws?
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Do black oxide screws resist corrosion?
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