LG TVs 43-55in screw size
M6 · 10 to 14 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on LG TVs 43-55in, the thread is M6 in lengths from 10 to 14 mm.
The record covers VESA 200x200 / 300x300 mounts commonly specify M6.
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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.
LG TVs 43-55in 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 | 10–14 mm | 1 mm | not stated | not stated | VESA 200x200 / 300x300 mounts commonly specify M6 | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
VESA 200x200 / 300x300 mounts commonly specify M6
pitch 1 mm · tap 5 mm · clearance 6.6 mm · PH3 / Torx T30
How to check the screw before you buy
- For a wall or arm mount, the screw has to engage the threaded insert by several turns but must not bottom out, so measure the insert depth and add the thickness of the bracket and any spacers.
- 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 10–14 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 display mounts are M4, M6 or M8 depending on the pattern size; measure before ordering.
- 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.
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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with LG TVs 43-55in, closest length match first.
- Trimble GFX-350 / GFX-750 / XCN-750 / XCN-1050 guidance displays also M6 × 14 mm
- LED video wall cabinet, frame-to-frame (SCREW A) also M6 × 10 mm
- Sony Bravia mid-size TVs also M6 × 10–14 mm
- QualGear QG-KIT-VA-3IN-B Projector Mounting Kit also M6 × 10 mm
- VESA FDMI Part F large-format interface also M6 × 10–12 mm
- Premier Mounts PBL-UMS/PBL-UMW Universal Projector Mount also M6 × 12–14 mm
- StarTech PROJWALLMNT universal projector wall mount also M6 × 10 mm
- TV wall mount, VESA 200x200 and larger also M6 × 12–14 mm
Questions about LG TVs 43-55in screws
- What size screw does LG TVs 43-55in use?
- M6 × 10–14 mm for VESA 200x200 / 300x300 mounts commonly specify M6.
- How long are the screws in LG TVs 43-55in?
- The records range from 10 to 14 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 LG TVs 43-55in?
- 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.