Ford License Plate Screw Size
The standard license plate screw size for Ford vehicles, including the Ford F-150, is 1/4-14-5/8 inch (1/4 inch threaded diameter, 14 threads, 5/8 inch length).
This information should help you find the right screws for your Ford license plate. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
Contents
- What size screw do you use for a license plate?
- What do M6 screws look like?
- What is the standard plate screw size?
- Are all license plate screws the same?
- What size are number plate screws?
- How do you attach a license plate without screws?
- How can I tell what size screw I need?
- How do I know what size screw to use?
- How do you find an M6 screw?
- What size screw do I have?
What size screw do you use for a license plate?
1/4 x 3/4 inch
License Plate Screws in this selection are 1/4 x 3/4 inch, which is a standard fit for most makes and models, however it may not fit all vehicles. Please check your vehicle before purchasing to ensure it uses standard size screws.
What do M6 screws look like?
In the metric system, the size of a screw is denoted by its major diameter, which is the diameter of the threaded portion of the screw. M6 screws have a major diameter of 6 millimeters. They typically feature a threaded shaft with a uniform diameter along its length and a head at one end.
What is the standard plate screw size?
1/4-14×3/4
They are 1/4-14×3/4 self tapping screws which are standard license plate screws for most domestic make vehicles.
Are all license plate screws the same?
We’re sorry to break it to you: there’s not a standard license plate screw size. One-fourth of an inch in diameter by three-fourths of an inch in length is the most common screw size; ¼” X ⅞” is also fairly common; then there are a ton of other specialized types and sizes.
What size are number plate screws?
However, the average number plate screw size is 1/4-14-3/4 inches. If this wouldn’t fit your vehicle, it’s important to have a look at the threading of the screws so that you don’t end up damaging the threads, which could be a very costly repair.
How do you attach a license plate without screws?
You could try an adhesive-mounted bracket or a bracket designed for the shape of your specific model’s bumper. There are also brackets that fit into the tow hook anchor located on the front bumper of many newer models.
How can I tell what size screw I need?
To determine the diameter of the screw:
- For the imperial system, you want to find the diameter by the gauge number or in the fractions of an inch.
- Measure one side of a thread to the other side to determine the diameter. Then, match your measurement with the gauge guide to get the gauge number or major diameter.
How do I know what size screw to use?
Select a screw approximately half the length of the material it’s going into. A screw less than half the length of the material it’s going into will not anchor properly; go much longer than half the length and you risk damaging the opposite side of your material.
How do you find an M6 screw?
M6 Threads
The outside diameter of the threads is 6 mm. The standard metric rack screw is actually an M6 x 1 mm. The number 1 mm refers to 1 threads per millimeter. You can identify an M6 screw by measuring the diameter at slightly more than 7/32″ (0.2362″).
What size screw do I have?
You simply count the number of thread peaks along a one-inch length. You’ll also measure the major diameter of the screw, as shown above. These two measurements will combine to give you the screw size you need. For instance, if your major diameter is ¼″ and you have 20 threads per inch, then your screw size is ¼″ x 20.
