DIN 7985 – Pan Head Screw With Phillips & Pozidriv Drive

DIN 7985 is the widely recognized German standard for cross-recessed pan head screws with type h (phillips) and type z (pozidriv) cross recess, specifically covering product grade A. These fasteners feature a cylindrical head with a rounded top and are commonly used in precision engineering, electrical components, and automotive assemblies where a clean, professional finish is required.

DIN 7985 - Dimensions
Thread Size M1.6 M2 M2.5 M3 M3.5 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10
dkMax3.24567810121620
Min2.93.74.75.76.647.649.6411.5715.5719.48
rfRef34567810121620
kMax1.421.722.122.522.823.253.954.756.157.68
Min1.181.481.882.282.582.953.654.455.857.32
rMinNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
aMax0.70.80.911.21.41.622.53
xMax0.911.11.251.51.7522.53.23.8
daMax2.12.63.13.64.14.75.76.89.211.2
bMin15161819202225283440
Type H (Phillips)m (Ref)1.82.52.73.14.24.65.36.8910.2
Max Depth1.021.41.622.242.543.273.534.685.88
Min Depth0.721.11.31.71.742.042.773.034.185.38
Type Z (Pozidriv)m (Ref)1.82.42.6344.356.78.89.9
Max Depth1.171.351.521.932.112.363.13.484.525.69
Min Depth0.921.11.271.681.651.92.643.024.065.23
Recess NoNo.0111222344
Note: All measurement are in mm
Disclaimer: The dimensions presented on this page are based on the applicable industry standard. However, actual product measurements may vary slightly due to manufacturing practices, material selection, surface finish, and specified tolerance classes. Buyers and sourcing professionals are encouraged to verify final specifications with the manufacturer or supplier prior to procurement, particularly for critical applications.
Legend
  • da – Transition diameter (max).
  • dk – Head diameter.
  • k – Head height.
  • b – Minimum thread length.
  • a – Fillet distance or max underhead transition.
  • m – The width of the cross recess groove (reference).
  • r – Radius of the underhead fillet.
  • rf – Radius of the pan head dome.
  • x – Thread run-out (max).
  • Recess No. – The designated driver size for the cross recess.
Technical Note
  • Ref (Reference value) – A theoretical dimension provided for information and design guidance only. Reference values (like m or rf) are not used as requirements for inspection but help in visualizing or calculating geometry.
  • ISO 7045 vs. DIN 7985 – ISO 7045 generally mandates a longer minimum threaded section (b) compared to DIN 7985. For example, at size M1.6, ISO requires (b) of 25 mm while DIN only requires (b) of 15 mm.
  • Interchangeability – Because ISO 7045 usually specifies more threading, an ISO screw can typically replace a DIN screw in most applications, but a DIN screw may lack sufficient thread engagement if an ISO-compliant part is expected.