Upper and lower deviations of shaft h8 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 deviation | Lower deviation | Tolerance (IT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 ~ 3 | 0 | -0.014 | 0.014 |
| >3 ~ 6 | 0 | -0.018 | 0.018 |
| >6 ~ 10 | 0 | -0.022 | 0.022 |
| >10 ~ 18 | 0 | -0.027 | 0.027 |
| >18 ~ 30 | 0 | -0.033 | 0.033 |
| >30 ~ 50 | 0 | -0.039 | 0.039 |
| >50 ~ 80 | 0 | -0.046 | 0.046 |
| >80 ~ 120 | 0 | -0.054 | 0.054 |
| >120 ~ 180 | 0 | -0.063 | 0.063 |
| >180 ~ 250 | 0 | -0.072 | 0.072 |
| >250 ~ 315 | 0 | -0.081 | 0.081 |
| >315 ~ 400 | 0 | -0.089 | 0.089 |
| >400 ~ 500 | 0 | -0.097 | 0.097 |
Each row applies to the whole size range shown. Ranges are "over the first value, up to and including the second".
h8 is an ISO 286 tolerance class. The lowercase letter h is the fundamental deviation (which side of the nominal size the tolerance zone lies on), and the number 8 is the tolerance grade IT8 (how wide the zone is). Basic shaft (zero-clearance sliding): The upper deviation is 0, so the part is never larger than nominal. It is the datum of the shaft-basis system; H7/h6 is a locational fit with zero minimum clearance that can be assembled by hand. h6 and h7 are the most common dowel pin tolerances. Typical processes for IT8: turning, reaming, milling, broaching: fits of ordinary accuracy (H8, f7).
On a drawing or in a specification, Ø6 h8 and 6(0/-0.018) 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.
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| Size | Upper deviation | Lower deviation | Actual limits (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ø1 | 0 | -0.014 | 0.986 ~ 1.000 | Calc |
| Ø1.5 | 0 | -0.014 | 1.486 ~ 1.500 | Calc |
| Ø2 | 0 | -0.014 | 1.986 ~ 2.000 | Calc |
| Ø2.5 | 0 | -0.014 | 2.486 ~ 2.500 | Calc |
| Ø3 | 0 | -0.014 | 2.986 ~ 3.000 | Calc |
| Ø4 | 0 | -0.018 | 3.982 ~ 4.000 | Calc |
| Ø5 | 0 | -0.018 | 4.982 ~ 5.000 | Calc |
| Ø6 | 0 | -0.018 | 5.982 ~ 6.000 | Calc |
| Ø8 | 0 | -0.022 | 7.978 ~ 8.000 | Calc |
| Ø10 | 0 | -0.022 | 9.978 ~ 10.000 | Calc |
| Ø12 | 0 | -0.027 | 11.973 ~ 12.000 | Calc |
| Ø13 | 0 | -0.027 | 12.973 ~ 13.000 | Calc |
| Ø16 | 0 | -0.027 | 15.973 ~ 16.000 | Calc |
| Ø20 | 0 | -0.033 | 19.967 ~ 20.000 | Calc |
| Ø25 | 0 | -0.033 | 24.967 ~ 25.000 | Calc |
| Ø30 | 0 | -0.033 | 29.967 ~ 30.000 | Calc |
| Ø35 | 0 | -0.039 | 34.961 ~ 35.000 | Calc |
| Ø40 | 0 | -0.039 | 39.961 ~ 40.000 | Calc |
| Ø50 | 0 | -0.039 | 49.961 ~ 50.000 | Calc |
| Ø60 | 0 | -0.046 | 59.954 ~ 60.000 | Calc |
| Ø80 | 0 | -0.046 | 79.954 ~ 80.000 | Calc |
| Ø100 | 0 | -0.054 | 99.946 ~ 100.000 | Calc |
| Fit | Type | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| H8/h8 | Clearance | Zero-clearance sliding fit of ordinary accuracy, hole and shaft of the same grade. Non-critical locating and guiding. |
The tolerance zones of the classes below lie entirely inside h8 (true for every size range from 0 to 500 mm), so they also satisfy a drawing that calls for h8. Those listed first are closest to h8; price and lead time still depend on material, size and stock.
It depends on the diameter. For Ø6, h8 means the part must measure between 5.982 and 6.000 mm, written 6(0/-0.018). For other diameters see the chart above; every size range is listed.
Letters in lowercase denote a shaft (outside diameter). In uppercase, H8 is a hole tolerance, lying on the opposite side of the nominal size.
Yes. h7 is tighter than h8: at every diameter its limits fall inside the range h8 allows. The precision is simply higher than required, so the price may be a little higher.
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 →