Thread the nut onto the bolt, hit it with 37 “ugga-duggas ... then you can refer to a torque chart for the grade, thread, and size of the fasteners you are working with.

There’s also washer thickness to consider. Never use a larger inside diameter washer than your bolt size. While you’re shopping for bolts, be thinking about nuts. A Grade 1 or 2 peanut butter ...

If the application does not meet these assumptions, do not use the chart. Instead, calculate torques using the formulas. Here’s how to use the chart. Select the correct bolt size and type.