Bolt / Nut / Washer Matching Card
The usual nut and washer for each common bolt. Every line is a typical match; the drawing or specification governs.
Pairing card
| Bolt | Nut | Washer |
|---|---|---|
| SAE J429 Grade 2 | SAE J995 Grade 2 or 5 | USS / SAE flat |
| SAE J429 Grade 5 | SAE J995 Grade 5 | SAE / USS flat |
| SAE J429 Grade 8 | SAE J995 Grade 8 | Hardened |
| ASTM A307 A | ASTM A563 A | USS / SAE flat |
| F3125 A325 | ASTM A563 (DH if galvanized) | ASTM F436 as required |
| F3125 A490 | ASTM A563 DH / DH3 | ASTM F436 |
| ISO 898-1 8.8 | ISO 898-2 class 8 | ISO 7089 / 7090 |
| ISO 898-1 10.9 | ISO 898-2 class 10 | Hardened |
| ASTM A193 B7 | ASTM A194 2H | As specified |
| F593 Group 1 / 2 | F594 Group 1 / 2 | Stainless flat |
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Typical bolt, nut and washer pairings
What it is
FIELD IDENTIFICATION
The usual nut and washer for each common bolt. Every line is a typical match; the drawing or
specification governs.
Bolt, washer and nut - match all three to the
joint
Pairing card
Bolt
Nut
Washer
SAE J429 Grade 2
SAE J995 Grade 2 or 5
USS / SAE flat
SAE J429 Grade 5
SAE J995 Grade 5
SAE / USS flat
SAE J429 Grade 8
SAE J995 Grade 8
Hardened
ASTM A307 A
ASTM A563 A
USS / SAE flat
F3125 A325
ASTM A563 (DH if galvanized)
ASTM F436 as required
F3125 A490
ASTM A563 DH / DH3
ASTM F436
ISO 898-1 8.8
ISO 898-2 class 8
ISO 7089 / 7090
ISO 898-1 10.9
ISO 898-2 class 10
Hardened
ASTM A193 B7
ASTM A194 2H
As specified
F593 Group 1 / 2
F594 Group 1 / 2
Stainless flat
Key points
Grade 8 is not A325, and 10.9 is not A490. Structural bolts are only replaced with structural bolts.
Governing standards: SAE J429 (2014) / J995 (2017); ASTM A563, F436, F3125, A193, A194, F593, F594; ISO 898-1:2013 / 898-2:2022. Editions shown are the latest confirmed as
of September 2026. The drawing and the governing standard always take precedence over this sheet.
torquing any fastener. Verify the current governing standard, project documents, OEM requirements, size, thread, coating and lot certification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Fastener App disclaims liability
arising from reliance on this reference.
Fastener Guide reference FG-73770F · thefastenerapp.com/fastener-guide/technical-reference/bolt-nut-washer-matching-card · © The Fastener App. Reference only — verify the current governing standard, drawing and manufacturer data before specifying or installing.

























