Thread Size3/8" nominal diameter (0.375") × 16 threads per inch (UNC coarse); right-hand thread direction for standard compatibility.
Nut Type: Finished hex (standard profile, not heavy or jam style); six flat sides for wrench or socket drive. Width across flats: 9/16" (0.5625"); thickness: 21/64" (0.328").
Material & Finish: Low-carbon steel (Grade 2, ASTM A563); zinc-plated for moderate corrosion resistance (indoor/outdoor use in dry or mildly humid environments). Not suitable for marine or high-heat applications (consider stainless alternatives).
Strength Grade: Grade 2 (tensile strength: ~74,000 psi; proof load: ~52,000 psi). Marked with no lines on the flats. Meets ASME B18.2.2 standards for dimensional accuracy and performance.