Square head bolts were the industry standard prior to hex bolts gaining prominence. Square bolts are now most commonly used for aesthetic purposes to provide a rustic look in a new structure or to match existing fasteners in an older structure.
Standard Thread Lengths
Bolt lengths < 6″: Thread length = (2 X diameter) + 1/4″
Bolt lengths > 6″: Thread length = (2 X diameter) + 1/2″
Square Head Dimensions
Bolt Diameter
D
F
C
H
Body Diameter
Width Across Flats
Width Across Corners
Height
Max
Basic
Max…