ASME PCC-1–2013

Table 1 Reference Values for Calculating Target Torque Values for Low-Alloy
Steel Bolting Based on Target Prestress of 50 ksi (Root Area)
(U.S. Customary Units)
(See section 12 for instructions on how to adjust torque values in this table.)
Target Torque, ft-lb
Nominal Bolt Size, in. Noncoated Bolts [Note (1)] Coated Bolts [Notes (1), (2), and (3)]
1
⁄2 60 45
5
⁄8 120 90
3
⁄4 210 160
7
⁄8 350 250
1 500 400
11⁄8 750 550
11⁄4 1,050 800
13⁄8 1,400 1,050
11⁄2 1,800 1,400
15⁄8 2,350 1,800
13⁄4 2,950 2,300
17⁄8 3,650 2,800
2 4,500 3,400
21⁄4 6,500 4,900
21⁄2 9,000 6,800
23⁄4 12,000 9,100
3 15,700 11,900
31⁄4 20,100 15,300
31⁄2 25,300 19,100
33⁄4 31,200 23,600
4 38,000 28,800

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) The values shown are based on a Target Prestress of 50 ksi (root area). See section 12 (Target
Torque Determination). The root areas are based on coarse-thread series for sizes 1 in. and
smaller, and 8-pitch thread series for sizes 11⁄8 in. and larger.
(b) There are many ways of calculating Target Torque values for bolted pressure joints. The basis for
the torque values in Table 1 are described in the Notes below. When conditions vary, such as dif-
ferent bolt materials or different coatings, from those considered in this table, refer to Appendix K,
or optionally to Appendix J, of these guidelines to compute appropriate torque values.
NOTES:
(1) The tabulated Target Torque values are based on “working” surfaces that comply with section 4
(Cleaning and Examination of Flange and Fastener Contact Surfaces) and section 7 (Lubrication of
“Working” Surfaces). The Target Torque values were computed using nut factors selected to achieve
a Target Prestress of 50 ksi. The torques were adjusted based on industry experience and verified
by bolt elongation measurements.
(2) The coating on coated bolts is polyimide/amide and is considered to be the sole source of
“working” surface lubrication; the application of a lubricant to the coated surfaces can result in a
considerable reduction in the assumed coefficient of friction of approximately 0.12. (See
Appendix K for equivalent nut factor.)
(3) Coated torque values apply only for initial tightening of new, coated bolts using the torque-
increment rounds shown in Table 2. For second and subsequent tightening by torquing methods,
use of lubricants and torque values as specified for noncoated bolts is recommended.