How long are the screws in Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames)?

The records range from 2 to 3 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.

What is the thread pitch of an M1.2 screw?

0.25 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.2 machine screws. The tap drill is 0.95 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.4 mm.

What screwdriver do I need for Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames)?

The sources do not name the drive. For M1.2, Phillips heads normally take PH000 / JIS 00 and Torx heads T1–T2.

Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.2?

No. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute. Use a true M1.2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.

Where can I buy replacement screws for Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames)?

TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M1.2 x 2mm, which matches the length in the records above.

Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames) screw size

M1.2 · 2 to 3 mm long

The screws used on Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames) are M1.2 in lengths from 2 to 3 mm.

It is listed for barrel hinge screw, smaller than the standard 1.4mm hinge screw.

This entry is marked reported and comes from snapitscrew.com.

For reference, M1.2 is 1.2 mm across the threads at 0.25 mm pitch. The imperial size people confuse it with: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute.

Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames) 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
M1.2	2–3 mm	0.25 mm	not stated	not stated	barrel hinge screw, smaller than the standard 1.4mm hinge screw	Reported

Fitment records and sources

M1.22-3mmreported

barrel hinge screw, smaller than the standard 1.4mm hinge screw

pitch 0.25 mm · tap 0.95 mm · clearance 1.4 mm · PH000 / JIS 00 / Torx T1–T2

Source

How to check the screw before you buy

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.
Diameter: across the threads an M1.2 screw measures about 1.2 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
Pitch: 0.25 mm from one thread crest to the next (40 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 2–3 mm, which means different positions take different lengths — match each hole to its own screw.
Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M1.2 heads take PH000 / JIS 00 for Phillips and T1–T2 for Torx; 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 M1.2 is about 5-8 N·cm into metal threads and 3-5 N·cm into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.

Common mix-ups with M1.2

M1.2 and M1.4 look identical in an eyeglass repair kit — the wrong one strips soft acetate or metal hinges.

Pitch gauge · Screw size finder · Torque guide

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The same screw also fits

Devices whose records share a thread with Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames), closest length match first.

Eyeglass nose pads also M1.2 × 2–3 mm
Apple Watch strap adapter also M1.2 × 2 mm
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 / X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 also M1.2 × 2–2.1 mm
HP Spectre Pro13 G1 also M1.2 × 2.5 mm
Spectacle frame hinge/temple screws (ISO 11381 standard) also M1.2 × 2–3 mm
Samsung Galaxy S24 also M1.2 × 2 mm
Watch dial foot / movement ring also M1.2 × 2 mm
Dell Alienware m15 also M1.2 × 2.2 mm

Questions about Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames) screws

What size screw does Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames) use?: M1.2 × 2–3 mm for barrel hinge screw, smaller than the standard 1.4mm hinge screw.
How long are the screws in Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames)?: The records range from 2 to 3 mm depending on the position, so match each screw to its own hole.
What is the thread pitch of an M1.2 screw?: 0.25 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M1.2 machine screws. The tap drill is 0.95 mm and the normal clearance hole is 1.4 mm.
What screwdriver do I need for Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames)?: The sources do not name the drive. For M1.2, Phillips heads normally take PH000 / JIS 00 and Torx heads T1–T2.
Can I use an imperial screw instead of M1.2?: No. Imperial look-alike: #0-80 UNF (1.52 mm) is the closest imperial screw, but it is bigger — not a substitute. Use a true M1.2 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.
Where can I buy replacement screws for Sunglasses hinges (fashion/budget frames)?: TechSpareWarehouse (our own store) lists M1.2 x 2mm, which matches the length in the records above.

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