Metric

T-slot nuts are essential for CNC milling tables and aluminum profile systems (like 2020 or 4040 extrusions). The "Slot Width" is the most important variable here.

Thread Designation Slot Width (mm) Base Width (mm) Total Height (mm) Thread Pitch (mm)
M2 3.0 6.0 4.5 0.40
M3 4.0 7.0 5.0 0.50
M4 5.0 9.0 6.5 0.70
M5 6.0 10.0 8.0 0.80
M6 8.0 13.0 10.0 1.00
M8 10.0 15.0 12.0 1.25
M10 12.0 18.0 14.0 1.50
M12 14.0 22.0 16.0 1.75
M16 18.0 28.0 20.0 2.00
M20 22.0 35.0 28.0 2.50
M22 24.0 40.0 32.0 2.50
M24 28.0 44.0 36.0 3.00

Imperial

Standardized for American machine tool tables. The "Slot Width" is the key measurement for the T-track.

Thread Designation Slot Width (in) Base Width (in) Total Height (in) Threads Per Inch (TPI)
#2-56 1/8" 1/4" 3/16" 56
#4-40 5/32" 5/16" 1/4" 40
#6-32 3/16" 3/8" 5/16" 32
#8-32 1/4" 7/16" 3/8" 32
#10-24 5/16" 1/2" 3/8" 24
1/4"-20 3/8" 5/8" 1/2" 20
5/16"-18 7/16" 11/16" 9/16" 18
3/8"-16 1/2" 7/8" 5/8" 16
1/2"-13 5/8" 1-1/8" 3/4" 13
5/8"-11 3/4" 1-1/4" 1" 11
3/4"-10 1" 1-1/2" 1-1/4" 10
7/8"-9 1-1/8" 1-3/4" 1-1/2" 9
1"-8 1-1/4" 2" 1-3/4" 8