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Spectacle frame temple/nose-pad screws (ISO 11381 standard) screw size

M2 · 3 to 6 mm long

The screws used on Spectacle frame temple/nose-pad screws (ISO 11381 standard) are M2 in lengths from 3 to 6 mm.

It is listed for ISO 11381:2016 includes M2.0 x 0.4 among the standard spectacle-frame screw thread sizes.

This entry is marked confirmed and comes from standards.iteh.ai.

M2 means a 2 mm nominal diameter with a 0.4 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable.

Spectacle frame temple/nose-pad screws (ISO 11381 standard) 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
M23–6 mm0.4 mmnot statednot statedISO 11381:2016 includes M2.0 x 0.4 among the standard spectacle-frame screw thread sizesConfirmed

Fitment records and sources

M23-6 mm (standard range)confirmed

ISO 11381:2016 includes M2.0 x 0.4 among the standard spectacle-frame screw thread sizes

pitch 0.4 mm · tap 1.6 mm · clearance 2.4 mm · PH0 / Torx T6

How to check the screw before you buy

  1. Eyeglass hinge screws are tiny; a jeweller's screwdriver and a bit of thread-locker or a self-locking screw keep them from backing out.
  2. Diameter: across the threads an M2 screw measures about 2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
  3. Pitch: 0.4 mm from one thread crest to the next (25 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 3–6 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 M2 heads take PH0 for Phillips and T6 for Torx, and a 1.5 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 M2 is about 25-40 N·cm into metal threads and 12-20 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.

Common mix-ups with M2

  • ASUS ROG Ally screw sizes circulating online (M2x16, M2x10) come from a community Q&A, not an ASUS manual — measure before ordering.
  • M2 (2.00mm, 0.4mm pitch) is NOT the same as #2-56 UNC (2.18mm) — close enough to cross-thread and strip if forced.

Pitch gauge · Screw size finder · Torque guide

Buy these screws at TechSpare Warehouse

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 Spectacle frame temple/nose-pad screws (ISO 11381 standard) screws

What size screw does Spectacle frame temple/nose-pad screws (ISO 11381 standard) use?
M2 × 3–6 mm for ISO 11381:2016 includes M2.0 x 0.4 among the standard spectacle-frame screw thread sizes.
How long are the screws in Spectacle frame temple/nose-pad screws (ISO 11381 standard)?
The records range from 3 to 6 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
What is the thread pitch of an M2 screw?
0.4 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M2 machine screws; a 0.25 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 1.6 mm and the normal clearance hole is 2.4 mm.
What screwdriver do I need for Spectacle frame temple/nose-pad screws (ISO 11381 standard)?
The sources do not name the drive. For M2, Phillips heads normally take PH0 and Torx heads T6; socket heads take a 1.5 mm hex key.
Can I use an imperial screw instead of M2?
No. Imperial look-alike: #2-56 UNC (2.18 mm) is close but not interchangeable. Use a true M2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
Where can I buy replacement screws for Spectacle frame temple/nose-pad screws (ISO 11381 standard)?
TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M2 x 3mm, M2 x 4mm and M2 x 5mm, which match lengths in the records above.