NTN 6903 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The NTN 6903 is a deep groove ball bearing manufactured by NTN. It belongs to the 6900 series and features dimensions of 17 × 30 × 7 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 3,450 N and a static load rating of 2,070 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)17 mm
Outside Diameter (D)30 mm
Width (B)7 mm
Weight0.016 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)3,450 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)2,070 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)20,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)28,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6900 series bearings are commonly used in office equipment, small electric motors, and light industrial applications.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6903 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the NTN 6903. All share identical dimensions (17×30×7mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
NTNNTN 6903 ✦3,4502,070
NTN NTN 6903 3,450 2,070
NACHI NACHI 6903 3,450 2,070
KOYO KOYO 6903 3,450 2,070
FAG FAG 6903 3,450 2,070
Timken Timken 6903 3,450 2,070
NSK NSK 6903 3,450 2,070
SKF SKF 6903 3,450 2,070

Available Variants

The NTN 6903 base bearing is available in these configurations:

NTN 6903-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
NTN 6903-ZZ
Double metal shielded
NTN 6903-NR
Open with snap ring
NTN 6903-C3
"Open
NTN 6903-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
NTN 6903-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
NTN 6903-2RS
Double rubber sealed
NTN 6903
Open (no seal/shield)
NTN 6903-NR
Open with snap ring
NTN 6903-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
NTN 6903-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
NTN 6903-C3
Open, C3 clearance
NTN 6903-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
NTN 6903-ZZ
Double metal shielded
NTN 6903-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the NTN 6903?

The NTN 6903 has a bore diameter of 17mm, outside diameter of 30mm, and width of 7mm. It weighs 0.016kg.

What is the load capacity of the NTN 6903?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 3,450 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 2,070 N. The maximum recommended speed is 20,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 28,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to NTN 6903?

The 6903 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 17×30×7mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.