Hex Nut 3/8-16 Grade 5

Steel Nuts

This is a Grade 5 hex nut with a 3/8-16 thread size. It has a 9/16" across flats dimension and a clear zinc finish. Grade 5 indicates a medium strength nut, suitable for general-purpose fastening in applications requiring moderate load-bearing capacity.

Specifications

Across Flats	9/16"
Finish	Clear Zinc
Grade	5
Thread Size	3/8-16

About nuts

Hex Nut 3/8-16 Grade 5 is listed under Nuts — hex, nylon-insert, flange, wing, coupling and jam nuts. Nuts are internally threaded fasteners designed to mate with a corresponding externally threaded fastener, typically a bolt or screw, to create a secure joint. Their primary function is to resist axial loads and prevent loosening.

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