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U7 Tolerance Chart (Hole U7)

Upper and lower deviations of hole U7 for nominal sizes 0–500 mm, per ISO 286-1. Values in mm; "+" means larger than nominal, "-" smaller. Calculate other sizes →

Nominal size (mm)Upper deviationLower deviationTolerance (IT)
0 ~ 3-0.018-0.0280.010
>3 ~ 6-0.019-0.0310.012
>6 ~ 10-0.022-0.0370.015
>10 ~ 18-0.026-0.0440.018
>18 ~ 24-0.033-0.0540.021
>24 ~ 30-0.040-0.0610.021
>30 ~ 40-0.051-0.0760.025
>40 ~ 50-0.061-0.0860.025
>50 ~ 65-0.076-0.1060.030
>65 ~ 80-0.091-0.1210.030
>80 ~ 100-0.111-0.1460.035
>100 ~ 120-0.131-0.1660.035
>120 ~ 140-0.155-0.1950.040
>140 ~ 160-0.175-0.2150.040
>160 ~ 180-0.195-0.2350.040
>180 ~ 200-0.219-0.2650.046
>200 ~ 225-0.241-0.2870.046
>225 ~ 250-0.267-0.3130.046
>250 ~ 280-0.295-0.3470.052
>280 ~ 315-0.330-0.3820.052
>315 ~ 355-0.369-0.4260.057
>355 ~ 400-0.414-0.4710.057
>400 ~ 450-0.467-0.5300.063
>450 ~ 500-0.517-0.5800.063

Each row applies to the whole size range shown. Ranges are "over the first value, up to and including the second".

How to read U7

U7 is an ISO 286 tolerance class. The uppercase letter U is the fundamental deviation (which side of the nominal size the tolerance zone lies on), and the number 7 is the tolerance grade IT7 (how wide the zone is). Heavy interference: U7/h6 is equivalent to H7/u6: a permanent shrink or expansion fit. Typical processes for IT7: fine turning, reaming, fine boring: the usual grade for fitted holes (H7) and h7 dowel pins.

On a drawing or in a specification, Ø6 U7 and 6(-0.019/-0.031) mean the same thing — the second form writes the deviations out, so nobody has to look them up. SFP product specifications always use the second form.

Quick lookup for common sizes

Click "Calc" in the last column to open the calculator, where the written-out form can be copied with one click.

SizeUpper deviationLower deviationActual limits (mm)
Ø1-0.018-0.0280.972 ~ 0.982Calc
Ø1.5-0.018-0.0281.472 ~ 1.482Calc
Ø2-0.018-0.0281.972 ~ 1.982Calc
Ø2.5-0.018-0.0282.472 ~ 2.482Calc
Ø3-0.018-0.0282.972 ~ 2.982Calc
Ø4-0.019-0.0313.969 ~ 3.981Calc
Ø5-0.019-0.0314.969 ~ 4.981Calc
Ø6-0.019-0.0315.969 ~ 5.981Calc
Ø8-0.022-0.0377.963 ~ 7.978Calc
Ø10-0.022-0.0379.963 ~ 9.978Calc
Ø12-0.026-0.04411.956 ~ 11.974Calc
Ø13-0.026-0.04412.956 ~ 12.974Calc
Ø16-0.026-0.04415.956 ~ 15.974Calc
Ø20-0.033-0.05419.946 ~ 19.967Calc
Ø25-0.040-0.06124.939 ~ 24.960Calc
Ø30-0.040-0.06129.939 ~ 29.960Calc
Ø35-0.051-0.07634.924 ~ 34.949Calc
Ø40-0.051-0.07639.924 ~ 39.949Calc
Ø50-0.061-0.08649.914 ~ 49.939Calc
Ø60-0.076-0.10659.894 ~ 59.924Calc
Ø80-0.091-0.12179.879 ~ 79.909Calc
Ø100-0.111-0.14699.854 ~ 99.889Calc

Alternative classes (tighter)

The tolerance zones of the classes below lie entirely inside U7 (true for every size range from 0 to 500 mm), so they also satisfy a drawing that calls for U7. Those listed first are closest to U7; price and lead time still depend on material, size and stock.

U6

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FAQ

How big is U7 exactly?

It depends on the diameter. For Ø6, U7 means the part must measure between 5.969 and 5.981 mm, written 6(-0.019/-0.031). For other diameters see the chart above; every size range is listed.

Is U7 a hole tolerance or a shaft tolerance?

Letters in uppercase denote a hole (inside diameter). In lowercase, u7 is a shaft tolerance, lying on the opposite side of the nominal size.

The drawing calls for U7 but the parts I have are U6. Can I use them?

Yes. U6 is tighter than U7: at every diameter its limits fall inside the range U7 allows. The precision is simply higher than required, so the price may be a little higher.

Tell us the tolerance on your drawing and we will match it to stock. Write the size as 8(0/-0.015) or 8h7 and e-mail it with material, length and quantity to sfp@sfp-tw.com, or check availability directly in the online catalog. Stock dowel pins come in h6 / h7 / m6 as well as minus and plus tolerance; whenever the tolerance zone of a stock part lies entirely within the acceptance range on your drawing, it can ship straight away with no wait for custom production.

Values follow ISO 286-1; the table was cross-checked cell by cell against three independent sources on 2026-08-26 (6,674 cells agree, 0 errors). Coverage: shafts a–z and the corresponding uppercase holes, IT1–IT13, nominal sizes 0–500 mm. cd/ef/fg/za/zb/zc, sizes above 500 mm and grades above IT13 are not included: the tool reports "not found" and never extrapolates. Data sources and verification →

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