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ISO Limits & Fits Calculator

This tool computes hole/shaft limits and fit type per ISO 286 using the standard tolerance unit i, IT grades, and fundamental deviation formulas. Choose your hole and shaft classes (e.g., H7/g6) and enter the basic size. Results show EI/ES, ei/es, and min/max clearance or interference in mm with an inch hint.

ISO 286 tables cover nominal sizes up to 3150 mm. This tool focuses on common ranges.

Formulas used

Standard tolerance unit: i [µm] = 0.45·D^(1/3) + 0.001·D, with D in mm. IT width = multiplier × i (IT5=7i, IT6=10i, IT7=16i, IT8=25i, IT9=40i, IT10=64i, IT11=100i, IT12=160i, IT13=250i, IT14=400i, IT15=640i, IT16=1000i).

All formulas are evaluated in µm and converted to mm/in for display. This tool prioritizes common ranges up to 500 mm.