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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.

ThreadLengthPitchHeadDriveWhere it goesStatus
M512–25 mm0.8 mmnot statednot statedadjustable shelf standards and support armsReported

Fitment records and sources

M512-25mmreported

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

  1. Rack and enclosure hardware mixes metric and imperial (#8-32, #10-32, #6-32), so confirm the thread before forcing a screw.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
  5. The records span 12–25 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

Pitch gauge · Screw size finder · Torque guide

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In stock and shipped from South Carolina. Our black screws are Phillips wafer head (low profile); match the head style and length to the original before you order.

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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.