Shelving brackets screw size
M5 · 12 to 25 mm long
Shelving brackets takes M5 metric screws in lengths from 12 to 25 mm.
It is listed for adjustable shelf standards and support arms.
This entry is marked reported.
M5 means a 5 mm nominal diameter with a 0.8 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing.
Shelving brackets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 12–25 mm | 0.8 mm | not stated | not stated | adjustable shelf standards and support arms | Reported |
Fitment records and sources
adjustable shelf standards and support arms
pitch 0.8 mm · tap 4.2 mm · clearance 5.5 mm · PH2 / Torx T25
How to check the screw before you buy
- Rack and enclosure hardware mixes metric and imperial (#8-32, #10-32, #6-32), so confirm the thread before forcing a screw.
- Diameter: across the threads an M5 screw measures about 5 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 0.8 mm from one thread crest to the next (12.5 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 12–25 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M5 heads take PH2 for Phillips and T25 for Torx, and a 4 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 M5 is about 4.0-6.0 N·m into metal threads and 1.5-2.5 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M5
- M5x0.8 is the de facto universal bike thread — confirm 0.8mm pitch before threading into carbon or alloy bosses.
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- Rack-mount network and AV equipment also M5 × 19 mm
- Leviton EV Series charging pedestal (EPED1 / EPED2) also M5 × 12–22 mm
- Alpha Series forklift mast bracket also M5 × 16 mm
- Bike rack & fender eyelets also M5 × 12–20 mm
- RF Elements Twin Horn antenna bracket (secondary hardware) also M5 × 12 mm
- Badger Meter M5000 Remote Junction Box Kit also M5 × 16 mm
- Fluke PPC4 rack mount kit (P/N 3338072) also M5 × 25 mm
- Triumph Thruxton rear mounting bracket also M5 × 12 mm
Questions about Shelving brackets screws
- What size screw does Shelving brackets use?
- M5 × 12–25 mm for adjustable shelf standards and support arms.
- How long are the screws in Shelving brackets?
- The records range from 12 to 25 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
- What is the thread pitch of an M5 screw?
- 0.8 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M5 machine screws; a 0.5 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 4.2 mm and the normal clearance hole is 5.5 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Shelving brackets?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M5, Phillips heads normally take PH2 and Torx heads T25; socket heads take a 4 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M5?
- No. Imperial look-alike: #10-32 (4.83 mm) — the other common rack thread; check before mixing. Use a true M5 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.

