Threaded Weld Stud Load Strengths

Stud Thread Diameter Max. Shear in lbs.** Yield Load in lbs. Ultimate Load in lbs. Yield Torque* Ultimate Torque* Recommended Tightening Torque***
10-24 UNC 746 830 1,030 33 in-lbs. 36 ft-lbs. 24 in-lbs.
1/4-20 UNC 1,390 1,550 1,900 6 ft-lbs. 7 ft-lbs. 5 ft-lbs.
5/16-18 UNC 2,300 2,560 3,190 13 ft-lbs. 15 ft-lbs. 12 ft-lbs.
3/8-16 UNC 3,400 3,800 4,700 24 ft-lbs. 27 ft-lbs. 21 ft-lbs.
7/16-14 UNC 4,650 5,200 6,400 38 ft-lbs. 42 ft-lbs. 33 ft-lbs.
1/2-13 UNC 6,200 6,900 8,650 59 ft-lbs. 65 ft-lbs. 51 ft-lbs.
5/8-11 UNC 9,900 11,000 13,780 118 ft-lbs. 130 ft-lbs. 101 ft-lbs.
3/4-10 UNC 14,600 16,300 20,300 209 ft-lbs. 230 ft-lbs. 189 ft-lbs.
7/8-9 UNC 20,200 22,600 28,100 337 ft-lbs. 370 ft-lbs. 288 ft-lbs.
1-8 UNC 26,600 29,600 36,900 505 ft-lbs. 555 ft-lbs. 432 ft-lbs.