Heavy-duty monitor arms (32in+) screw size
M6 · 12 to 16 mm long
Heavy-duty monitor arms (32in+) takes M6 metric screws in lengths from 12 to 16 mm.
Where it is used: arms rated for large displays include M6 for 200x200.
This entry is marked reported and comes from ergotron.com.
For reference, M6 is 6 mm across the threads at 1 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6.
Heavy-duty monitor arms (32in+) screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | 12–16 mm | 1 mm | not stated | not stated | arms rated for large displays include M6 for 200x200 | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
arms rated for large displays include M6 for 200x200
pitch 1 mm · tap 5 mm · clearance 6.6 mm · PH3 / Torx T30
How to check the screw before you buy
- VESA holes are threaded inserts in the back cover; if a screw stops early, back it out rather than forcing it, because a bottomed-out screw can crack the panel housing.
- Diameter: across the threads an M6 screw measures about 6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 1 mm from one thread crest to the next (10 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The records span 12–16 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M6 heads take PH3 for Phillips and T30 for Torx, and a 5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M6 is about 7-10 N·m into metal threads and 2.5-4.0 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M6
- VESA displays over 50kg move up to M8 x 1.25, which is outside metric M6 hardware - don't force an M6 bolt into a heavy-panel mount.
- Big TVs have recessed bosses behind speaker grilles, so spacers are usually required with 200x200 mounts.
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- VESA MIS-E/F display mount (200mm+) also M6 × 12–16 mm
- VESA MIS-F display mount (200x200 and larger) also M6 × 12–15 mm
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Questions about Heavy-duty monitor arms (32in+) screws
- What size screw does Heavy-duty monitor arms (32in+) use?
- M6 × 12–16 mm for arms rated for large displays include M6 for 200x200.
- How long are the screws in Heavy-duty monitor arms (32in+)?
- The records range from 12 to 16 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M6 screw?
- 1 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M6 machine screws; a 0.75 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 6.6 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Heavy-duty monitor arms (32in+)?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M6, Phillips heads normally take PH3 and Torx heads T30; socket heads take a 5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6. Use a true M6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.