The ASTM F3125-15 specification consolidates and covers high strength structural
bolts, both Hex Head & TC Bolts, that previously fell under A325, A490, F1852 &
F2280. Bolts manufactured under this specification come in sizes from 1/2″ to 1-
1/2″ inclusive. For bolts that do not fall under the diameter and length requirements
for the above grades but have a similar mechanical values, see either ASTM
Spec A354-BD or A449.

Bolts are sometimes detailed with names such as A325 HS, A325 SC, A325 X or
A490 N. These names relate to connection design and bolt installation, but do not
change the manufacturing requirements and are preferably not shown on bolt
orders.

F3125-15 Classification
Grade Min Strength Type Head Style

A325 120 ksi 1 3 Heax Head

F1852 120 ksi 1 3 Twist-off (TC)

A490 150 ksi 1 3 Hex Head

F2280 150 ksi 1 3 Twist-off (TC)

Source: F3125-15

Heavy Hex Bolts may be ordered individually, packaged with nuts and washers or
as assemblies and may be re lubricated in the field, using a stick wax or bee’s wax.

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Tension Control Bolts are only shipped as an assembly of 1 bolt, 1 nut and 1
washer. TC Bolts MAY NOT BE RE LUBRICATED IN THE FIELD and may only
be re lubricated by the manufacturer.

Table 1: Dimensions, Threads, Marking Matching Components

120 ksi Min Tensile 150 ksi Min Tensile

Type 1 Type 3 Type 1 Type 3

Hex Head Bolt Dimensions, ASME ᴮ B18.2.6 B18.2.6 B18.2.6 B18.2.6

Hex Head Bolt Thread Fit ASME ᴮ B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A

Hex Head Bolt Grade Marking ᴬᴰ A325 A325 A490 A490

Twist-Off Bolt Dimensions, ASME ᴮ B18.2.6 B18.2.6 B18.2.6 B18.2.6

Twist-Off Bolt Thread Fit ASME ᴮ B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A

Twist-Off Bolt Grade Marking ᴬᴰ A325TC A325TC A490TC A490TC

Twist-Off Bolt Alt Marking ᴬᶜ A325 A325 A490 A490

Recommended Plain Nut A563 DH A563 DH3 A563 DH A563 DH3

Recommended Alternative Nut DH3, D, C, C3 C3

Recommended Coated Nut A563 DH A563 DH3 A563 DH A563 DH3

Flat, Bevel or Thick Washer F436-1 F436-3 F436-1 F436-3

Source: ASTM F3125-15

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Table 2: Chemical Requirments

Heat Analysis 120 ksi Min, Grade A325 & F1852 150 ksi Min, Grade A490 & F2280

Type 1 Type 3 Type 1 Type 3

Carbon or Alloy ᴰ with Composition Composition Based on Alloy ᴰ Steel with or Based On
or without Boron A B Corrosion Index ᴱ without Boron Corrosion Index ᴱ

Carbon 0.30 - 0.52 0.33 - 0.40 0.38 - 0.48 0.3 - 0.52 max 0.3 - 0.48 ᴬ 0.3 - 0.53

Manganese 0.60 min 0.90 - 1.20 0.70 - 0.90 0.6 min 0.6 min 0.6 min

Phosphorus 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035

max

Sulfur max 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04

Silicon 0.15 - 0.30 0.15 - 0.30 0.3 - 0.5 ʙ ʙ ʙ

Boron 0.003 max ʙ ʙ ʙ 0.003 max ʙ

Copper ʙ 0.25 - 0.45 0.2 - 0.4 0.2 - 0.60 ʙ ʙ 0.2 - 0.6 ᴱ

Nickel ʙ 0.25 - 0.45 0.5 - 0.8 0.20 ʙ,c min ʙ 0.2 ᴱ,ᶠmin

Chromium ʙ 0.45 - 0.65 0.5 - 0.75 0.45 ʙ min ʙ 0.45 ᴱ min

Vanadium ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ

Molybdenum ʙ ʙ 0.063 max 0.10 ʙ,c min ʙ 0.1 ᴱ,ᶠ min

Titanium ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ ʙ

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Table 3: Number of Tests and Test Method or Criteria

Table 3 Number of Tests & Test Method or Criteria

All Grades, Types, Styles Sample Size Per Lot Test Method Notes

Tensile Strength F1470 F606/F606M Wedge or Axial Full Size. Machined See 8.1.1

Proof Load F1470 F606/F606M Method 1 or 2 optional. See 8.1.2

Hardness F1470 F606/F606M

Dimensions and Thread Fit ASME B18.18 ASME B18.2.6 B1.1 2A

Surface Discontinuities F1470 F788

Coating Weight/Thickness F1470 ᴮ Product Specification

150 ksi grades all types/styles

Magnetic Partical F1470 F788 Guide E709 of Practice E1444/E1444M

Carburization/Decarburization At least 1 F2328

All Twist Off Assemblies

Fastener Tension F1470 This Standard

Rotational Capacity ᴬ F1470 Annex A2

Source: ASTM F3125-15

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Table 4: Tensile Strength Requirements for Bolts Tested Full Size

120 ksi - A325 (Hex) & F1852 (Twist-Off) 150 ksi - A490 (Hex) & F2280 (Twist-Off)

Diameter Stress Tensile min Proof Load Proof Load Tensile min Tensile max Proof Load Proof Load
Area in ² lbf min lbf min lbf lbf lbf min lbf min

1/2" 0.142 17,050 12,050 13,050 21,300 24,600 17,050 18,500

5/8" 0.226 27,100 19,200 20,800 33,900 39,100 27,100 29,400

3/4" 0.334 40,100 28,400 30,700 50,100 57,800 40,100 43,400

7/8" 0.462 55,450 39,250 42,500 69,300 79,950 55,450 60,100

1" 0.606 72,700 51,500 55,700 90,900 104,850 72,700 78,800

1-1/8" 0.763 91,600 64,900 70,250 114,450 132,000 91,600 99,200

1-1/4" 0.969 116,300 82,400 89,200 145,350 167,650 116,300 126,000

1-3/8" 1.155 138,600 98,200 106,300 173,250 199,850 138,600 150,200

1-1/2" 1.105 168,600 119,500 129,300 210,750 243,100 168,600 182,600

Above values based 120,000psi 85,000psi 92,000psi 150,000psi 173,000psi 120,000psi 130,000psi
on

Source: ASTM F3125-15

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Table 5: Tensile Strength Requirements For Specimens Machined from Bolts

Tensile min Tensile max Yield min Elongation in 4D min Reduction of Area, min

120 ksi A325 & F1852 120000 psi NA 92,000 psi 0.14 0.35

150 ksi A490 & F2280 150000 psi 173,000 psi 130,000 psi 0.14 0.4

Source: ASTM F3125-15

Table 6 Hardness Requirments for Bolts

120 ksi Tensile, Grde A325 & F1852 150 ksi Tensile, Grade A490 & F2280

Brinell HB Rockwell HRC Brinell HB Rockwell HRC

Diameter Length Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

≤ 1" Less than 2 x Diameter 253 319 25 34 311 352 33 38

≤ 1" 2 x Diameter and longer - 319 - 34 - 352 - 38

Over 1" Less than 3 x Diameter 253 319 25 34 311 352 33 38

Over 1" 3 x Diameter and Longer - 319 - 34 - 352 - 38

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F3125-15 Table 7 Twist-Off Style Assembly Installation Tension Test (Minimum Tension,
lbf)
Diameter F1852 F2280

1/2" 12,550 15,650

5/8" 19,900 24,900

3/4" 29,450 36,800

7/8" 40,750 50,950

1" 53,450 66,800

1-1/8" 67,350 84,100

1-1/4" 85,500 106,850

Source: ASTM F3125-15

ASTM F3125-15 approved Jan. 1st, 2015.

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