NEMA Frame Reference

Every NEMA Frame. Every Dimension.

Reference chart for standard NEMA motor frames per NEMA MG1 — frame code, shaft height, mounting hole spacing, shaft diameter and length. Bookmark this page.

Standard NEMA Frames

Dimensions in inches

D = shaft height  |  2E = bolt spacing (parallel to shaft)  |  2F = bolt spacing (perpendicular)  |  BA = bolt to shaft distance  |  U = shaft diameter  |  N-W = shaft length

FrameD2E2FBAUN-W
483.00″4.13″2.75″2.50″0.500″1.500″
563.50″4.88″3.00″2.75″0.625″1.875″
143T3.50″5.50″4.00″2.25″0.875″2.250″
145T3.50″5.50″5.00″2.25″0.875″2.250″
182T4.50″7.50″4.50″2.75″1.125″2.750″
184T4.50″7.50″5.50″2.75″1.125″2.750″
213T5.25″8.50″5.50″3.50″1.375″3.375″
215T5.25″8.50″7.00″3.50″1.375″3.375″
254T6.25″10.00″8.25″4.25″1.625″4.000″
256T6.25″10.00″10.00″4.25″1.625″4.000″
284T7.00″11.00″9.50″4.75″1.875″4.625″
286T7.00″11.00″11.00″4.75″1.875″4.625″
324T8.00″12.50″10.50″5.25″2.125″5.250″
326T8.00″12.50″12.00″5.25″2.125″5.250″
364T9.00″14.00″11.25″5.88″2.375″5.875″
365T9.00″14.00″12.25″5.88″2.375″5.875″
404T10.00″16.00″12.25″6.63″2.875″7.250″
405T10.00″16.00″13.75″6.63″2.875″7.250″
444T11.00″18.00″14.50″7.50″3.375″8.500″
445T11.00″18.00″16.50″7.50″3.375″8.500″

Reference per NEMA MG1 standard. “T” suffix = current standard T-frame series (post-1964).

Frame Selection Guide

How to pick a frame

Frame code — The digits before “T” indicate shaft centerline height in sixteenths of an inch (143T = 3â…”″). Larger number = larger frame.
T vs U vs older frames — T is the current standard. U-frame (1952–1963) motors still exist; older frames pre-1952 are legacy. Modern replacements are almost always T-frame.
Metric equivalents — IEC frames don’t map 1-to-1. A 143T is roughly IEC 90S; a 182T is close to IEC 100L. We stock both standards.
Adapters — C-face, D-flange, and IEC-to-NEMA adapters are available for many families. Ask before you assume it won’t bolt up.
When in doubt — Send us the nameplate photo. We size replacements every day.

Sizing a replacement?

Send the frame + a nameplate photo — we’ll confirm exact fit before you order.

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