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AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 - 1983 (REVISION AND REDESIGNATION OF ANS! 62.1198), REAFFIRMED 2001 12 CURRENT COMATTEE PERSONNEL POS eS ashe MANUAL AS SPONSORED AND PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS United Engineering Center 345 East 47th Street New York, N. ¥. 10017 [ANSI/ASME 61.20.1-1983 25 October 1984 ACCEPTANCE NOTICE ‘This non-Government document was adopted on 25 October 1984 andis approved for use by the Federal Agencies. The indicatec. Se industry group has furnished the clearance required by existing regulations. Copies of the document are stocked by the DoD Single Stock Point, Naval Publications and Forms Center, Philadelphia, PA 19120, for issue to DoD activities only. Contractors and industry groups must obtain copies directly from: ‘The American Society of Mechanical Engineers or ‘The American National Standards Institute 345 East 47th Street 1430 Broadway New York, New York 10017 New York, New York 10018 Title of Document: Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inc) Date of Specific Issue Adopted: 4 February 1983 Releasing Industry Group: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers NOTICE: The Federal agencies use of this standard is subject to all the requirements and limitations of FED-STD-H128/7 Screw. ‘Thread Standards for Federal Services Section 7, Pipe Threads, General Purpose. @ NOTICE: When reaffirmation, amendment, revision, or cancellation of this standard is initially proposed, the industry group re sponsible for this standard, shall inform the military cootdineting activity or the proposed change and request participation. Custodians Civil Agency Coordinating Activities: Amy ~ AR, ‘Commerce ~ NBS Justice — FPL Navy — AS. DOT — ACO, APM, FAA, FRA, NHT NASA — JFK, LRC, MSF Air Force ~ 11 GSA— FSS, PCD USDA ~ AFS HUD — HCC Review Activities: Military Coordinating Activity: DLA — IS Army — AT, GL, ME, ME Navy - YD. (Project THDS-0052) Date of esuenco: August 31, 1983 This code or standard woe developed under procedures scoredited ax mesting the cries for American National Standards. The Consensus Commitee that approved the code or standard wos bbalonced 10 assure thot indivuals from competent ancl concerned interests have had an epportunity + participate. The proposed cade or stendord war made avaliable for public review and comment whieh provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry, academia, regulatory agen= ies, and the publioatiarge. [ASME does not “approv activity. 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Users ofa code or standard are expresly adized that decermination of the validity of ‘ny such patant rights, and the risk of infringement of such rights, is entirely their own responsibility Participation by federal ageney reprosantatives) or persons affiliated with industry is not to be Interpreted a: government or industry endersament of this code oF standard. 5." r endorse” any item, construction, proprietary deve, oF tw [No part ofthis document may be reprodueed in any form, In an electronic retrieval syetom or other without the prior written permizsion ofthe publisher. copyright ©1983 by ‘THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ‘All Rights Reserved Printed in USA, FOREWORD (This Foreword isnot part of American Nationa Standard, Pipe Thiesd, General Purpose inch} ANSWASME B1.20.1-1983) In 1973 American National Standards Committee B2, which had formerly been responsible for pipe thread standards, was absorbed by ANSI Standards Committee BI and reorganized as subcommittee 20. A com: plete rewrite of the B2.2-1968 standard on Dryseal Pipe Threads has been completed, with the product thread data in separate documents from the gaging standatds for Dryseal Pipe Threads, The system of num- bering, to include metric conversions, is as follows: ANSI BI.20.3-1976 Dryseal Pipe Threads (Inch) ANSI BI_20.4-1976 Dryseal Pipe Threads (Metvic Translation) ANSI B1.20.5-1978 Gaging for Dryseal Pipe Threads (Inch) In preparation, B1.20.6M Gaging for Dryseal Pipe Threads (Metric Translation) A complete rewrite of the B2.1-1968 standard on Pipe Threads (Lxcept Dryseal) was then undertaken. ‘The system of numbering, to include metric conversions, i as follows: ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch) In preparation, B1.20.2M Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Metric Translation) ‘These standards, ANSI/ASME B1,20.1 and B1.20.2M, have product thread dimensions and gaging in the same document. Thread inspection specifies the use of L, taper thread plug and ring gages similar to B2.1-1968. In addition, emphasis is given to the requirement that all basic thread design dimensions are to bbe met within the specified tolerances. ‘The data in this Standard supersede those given in ANSI B2.1-1968. ‘The ANSYASME B1.20.1 was approved by ASME: Standards Committee BI on December 1, 1982 for publication as an official ANSI standatd The proposed standard was submitted by standards committee BI to the Secretariat and the Americen National Standards Institute. It was approved and formally designated as an American National Standard on February 4, 1983 ASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE B1 ‘Standardization and Unification of Screw Threads (The folowing is the roster of the Committee at the tne of approval of this Standard) OFFICERS B. 4. Emanuel, chatrman HY Ellison, Vice Ghaioman CE, Lynch, Seortary ‘COMMITTEE PERSONNEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC '@. G, Garber, McDonnell Douglas, St, Louis, Missourl H. Borman, Alternate, Sperry Gyroscope Division, Great Neck, New York [AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE F. Dallas, J, Sami Tubular Division, Sharon, Pennsyivania AMERICAN MEASURING TOOL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 1. Doda, Pennoyer-Dodge Company, Glendale, California . W. datho, Alternate, American Mesturing Too! Manutactures Associaton, Bimingh . Mihigon AMERICAN PIPE FITTINGS ASSOCIATION W. C. Farrell, Stockham Valves and Fittings, Biemingham, Alabama DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENTER. , Schwartz, Defonso Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphia, Ponnsyvania F. 5, Cieesrone, Alternate, Defense Industrial Supply Contr, Philadelshia, Pennsylvania ENGINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION G. A. Russ, Cummins Engine Company, Columbus, Indiana FARM AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE JF. Nogy, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE Belford, Industria Fasteners Institute, Ceveland, Ohio [M. Herts, Bethichem Steel Company, Lebanon, Pennsylvania . E, MeCullough, SPS Technologies, ne. Jnkintover, Pennsylvania C. Metfurray, Ruszll, Burdsall and Ward Ine., Mentor, Ohio A. Telling, Holo-Krome Company, West Hartford, Connecticut .D, Spangler, Alternate, Bethlehesn Stel Company, Lebanon, Pennsylvania MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTING INDUSTRY WC, Ferrall, Stockham Valves and Fittings, Birmingham, Alabama METAL CUTTING TOOL INSTITUTE (TAP & DIE DIVISION} 'N. F, Nau, Union/Buttertetd, Athol, Massachusetts A.D, Shepherd, J, Altrnote, Union/Butterield, Derby Line, Vermont eRED NATIONAL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND FIRE CONTROL ASSOCIATION, INC, Wi, Tosts, Grinnall Fie Protection Systems Company, Ine, Providence, Rhode Island RP. Fleming, AVternae, National Automatle Sprinkle and Fire Control Astocation, ine, Patterson, New York NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 4. L, Griffin, Wheatland Tube Company, Wheatland, Penosyvanis 4B. Low, Goneral Eloctrie Company, Schanectacy, New York FF, Weingruber, Westinghouse Electric Corp.,Pitsburgh, Pennsylvania Wi. R. Wilford, Altemate, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Washington, O.C NATIONAL MACHINE TOOL BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 'R, J. Sabatos, The Cleveland Twist Drill Company, Cleveland, Ohio DR, Stoner, up, Teledyne Landis Machina, Waynesboro, Panayivanis NATIONAL SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION "TS, Meyer, Fischer Special Manufscturing Company, Cold Spring, Kentucky H. A. Elchstoadt, Alternate, National Serew Machina Products Association, Brecksville, Ohio SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS 1H. W, Ellison, General Motors Technics! Center, Warren, Michigen SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS D. Davidson, Morse/Hemco Coro, Holand, Michigan ‘TUBULAR RIVET AND MACHINE INSTITUTE RM, Bytne, Industry Service Buress, Inc, White Plans, New York UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE R. P. Stowart, Wight Patterzon AFB, Dayton, Ohio UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY “1. Crowley, US. Army Material Dovelopment and Readiness Command, Alexandris, Vis F. 4. Clas, Waterviiet Arsenal, Watervliet, New York FL. Jones, Alternate, U.S, Army Misile Command, Redstone Arzendl, Alabama UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE E, Schwartz, Defense Industrial Supply Center, Philacelphi, Pennsylvania UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY (C. T. Gustafson, Portsmouth Navel Shipyard, Portsmouth, New Homathire INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS . T. Appleton, defferon, Massachusetts . N, Badale, Clark Equipment Company, Bottle Creek, Michigan 4. Boohnlain, PMC Industries, Wiklitfe, Ohio Wi. & Bout, Santa Monica, California ‘A. R. Brood, Mechanical Fasteners and Assembly, Lakewood, Ohio RR. Browning, Southern Gage Company, Ein, Tennessee A. Butovich, Air Indurtie Corp, Garden Grove, California 8. Chamerds, The Johnson Gage Company, Sloomiels, Connacticut . Cramer, Des Maines, Washington F, Dickson, Reed Rolled Thread Die Company, Holden, Masschusetis B, Donshuo, Xerox Corp, Weestor, Naw York 1W, Drescher, Lancaster, Penasyivania 44. Emanuel, Greenfield Tap and Die, Greenfield, Mastachusers 6. Erickson, Colt Industries, Stenting Die Operation, West Harford, Connecticut Kentor, The Honsan-Whitney Company, Hartiord, Connecticut Lamport, Te Van Keuren Company, Watertown, Massachusetts FR. Machel, ., Xerox Corp, Rochester, New York , Masterson, Watervliet, New York E Marzare, Geometic Too!, New Hevea, Connecticut {G. Muonchingor, Westery, Bhode Island ER>>eepomaeen P. V, Pastore, Rega Beloit Corp, South Beloit, Minois M. M, Schustar, Hi Shear Corp, Torrance, California A. G. Strang, Boyds, Maryland L. R. Strang, Cateeptar Trsetor Company, Peoria, Iino A. F, Thibodeau, Swanson Too! Manufacturing, Ine., West Hartford, Connsetiut 4° Turton, Tha Bendix Corp, Greenfield, Mansacusets PERSONNEL OF SUBCOMMITTEE 61.20 - PIPE THREADS D. N, Badsley, Cheizman, Clark Equioment Company, Battle Creek, Michigan W. A. Keaton, Vice-Chairman, General Motors Technical Canter. Woren, Michigan JS. Hinske, Secrerary, Parker-Haneifin Corp, Warcsrer, Matcachusets ©. Banks, Naval Sea System Command, Washington, B.C. 'M, Bibeae, Jamesbury Corp., Worcester, Maptichusets BR. 4. Browning, Southern Gage Company, Erin, Tennessee . Cadieux, TRW/Greentild Tap & Die Division, Greenfield, Massachuroits 4. A. Cosme, Hydil Taghnoloay Canter, Houston, Texas W. 0. Clinedine, Beoar, Florida W. R. Cochran, 8. Stel Corp, Allguinps, Penney ania F. Dales, Sawhill Tubular Division, Cylons Comaration, Sharon, Pannsyivanie D. Davidson, Morse/Hemce Corp, Holland, Michigan ©. Dodge, Pennoyer-Dodge Company, Glendale, California W. . Farrll, Jr, Stockham Valoos & Fittings, Birmingham, Alabama LS. Faldheim, The Weatherhead Company. Cleveland, Ohio A.C. Flanders, Picome Industries, Ine, Martine Ferry, Ohio Wi. A. Franz, U.S, Ste! Cor., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1H. D. Goldberg, Allied Tube & Conduit Corp, Harvey. Illinois W. E, Hay, The Pine Machinery Company, Wicklife, Ohio Sb. Kanter, The Henson Whitney Company, Hartford, Connecticut . K. Otten Wheeling Machine Products Compeny. Wheeling, West Virginia B.S, Piotrowski, Mack Trucks, Ine, Allentown, Pennsylvania . Rus, Cummins Engine Company, Ine, Columbus, Iniena A.D. Shepherd, de, Litton Union/Buttortiaid, Deby Line, Vermont AG, Strang, Boyds, Meryland 4: Turton, The Bendix Corp, Inc., Greenfield, Massachusetts CONTENTS Foreword... Standards Committee Roster 1. Introduetion LI Scope 1.2 Thread Designations 13. Sealing See ee : 14 Inspection ‘ 13 Appendix 16 Related Standard 2 American National Standard Pipe Thread Form 2.1 Thread Form . 22 Angle of Thread : 23. Truncation and Thread Height 3. Specification for General Purpose Toper Pipe Threads, NPT . 3.1. Taper Pipe Threads y 32 Tolerances 4° Specifications for Internal Straight Threads in Pipe Couplings, NPSC 4.1. Straight Pipe Threads in Pipe Couplings . 5. Specifications for Railing Joint Taper Pipe Threads, NPTR 5.1 Railing Joints : 6 Specifications for Straight Pipe Threads for Mechanical Joints; NPSM, NPSL, NPSH 6.1. Straight Pipe Threads 6.2. Free-Fitting Mechanical Joints for Fixtures, NPSM 6.3 Loose-Fitting Mechanical Joints With Locknuts, NPSL 64 Loose-Fitting Mechanical Joints for Hose Coupling, NPSH 7 Gages and Gage Tolerances for American National Standard Pipe Threads 71 Design of Gages 4.2 Classes of Gages 13. Gage Tolerances 74 Relation of Lead and Angle Deviations to Pitch Diameter Tolerances of Gages wee oe one bee 8 Gaging of Taper Pipe Threads .. 8.1 Gaging External Taper Threads 8.2 Gaging Internal Taper Threads 83. Caging Practice 84 Gaging Chamfered, Countersunk, or Recessed Threads 9 Gaging of Straight Pipe Threads 9.1 Types of Gages 9.2 Gage Dimensions Figures 1 Basic Form of American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread 2 American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads for Pressure-Tight Joints, NPT 3. American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread Notation 4 NPT Standard Taper Pipe Thread Plug end Ring Gages 5 Suggested Form of Gage Thread 6 Gaging External Taper Threads With Ring Gage 7 Gaging internal Tapor Threads . 8 Gaging of Chamfered Threads. ‘Tables 1 Limits on Crest and Root Truncation of American National Standard External and Internal Taper Pipe Threads, NPT Basic Dimensions of American National Standard Taper Pipe Thiead, NPT ‘Tolerances on Taper, Lead, and Angle of Pipe Threads, NPT ensions, Internal Straight Thieads in Pipe Coupling, NPSC Dimensions of External and Internal Taper Pipe Threads for Railing Joints, NPTR Dimensions of External and Internal Streight Pipe Threads for Fixtures, NPSM . Dimensions, External and Internal Steaight Pipe Thread for Locknut Connections, NPSL -...... ae 8 Basic Dimensions of Threaded Plug and Ring Gages for National Ameriean National Standard Taper Pipe Threads, NPT 9 Tolerances for American National Standard Working Taper Pipe Thread Plug and. Ring Gages, NPT. 10 Diameter Equivalent of Deviation in Half Included Angle of Thread for Tools and Gages : ‘a 11 Diameter Equivalent of Deviation in Lead for Tools and Gages - Appendix... eee eee : 18 18 18 18 18 2 2 2 7 19 20 2 23 ANSWV/ASME 81.20.-1969 AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) 1 INTRODUCTION 1.4 Scope ‘This American National Standard covers dimen- sions and gaging of pipe threads for general purpose applications. 1.2 Thread Designations 1.2.1 The types of pipe threads included in this Standard ate designated by specifying in sequence the nominal pipe size, number of threads per inch and the thread series symbol as follows: 3/8 ~ 18 NPT 1/8 -27 NPSC 1/2-14NPTR 1/8 -27 NPSM 1/8 -27 NPSL. 1-115 NPSH For left hand threads add LH to the designation, otherwise right hand threads will be understood, For example: 3/8 18 NPT- LH 1.22 Fach of these letters in the symbols has a Aefinite significance as follows: ational (American) Standard M = Mechanical L = Locknut H = Hose Coupling R = Railing Fittings ‘Where it is necessary to use decimal notation for the size esignaton (as when inserting such ina computer or elec- tronic accounting machine) the decimal equivalent of nom: inal pipe size may be substituted for fractional pipe sizes. 1.2.3 Coated or Plated Threads. The threaded product specifications covered in this Standard do not include an allowance for coatings or plating, 1.3 Sealing 1.3.1 Where pressure-tight joints are required, it is intended that taper pipe threads conforming to this Standard be made up wrench-tight with sealant, To provent galling on certain piping materials such as stainless stels, the sealant usually contains lubricant, 1.32 Pipe threads designed for pressure-tight joints that may be used without sealing compounds (Dryseal Threads) are covered in ANSI B1.20.3 (Inch) and ANSI 1.20.4 (Metric Translation). 1.4 Inspection ‘A gaging method and tolerances are prescribed in this Standard to effect a functional inspection of the hhandtight £, engagement threads. However, con- formance to this Standard requires that all’ basic design dimensions be met (within applicable toler ances) including extension of the thread elements to provide for wrenchetight makeup. Therefore, addi tional methods of gaging may be employed to evaluate conformance to the basic design dimensions. When additional methods of gaging are employed, they shall be agreed upon by the supplier and the purchaser. 1.5. Appenc Useful and supplementary information which is not a part of this Standard is presented in the Appen- dix, Specifically, the Appendix gives Suggested Twist Drill Diameters for Drilled Hole Sizes for Pipe Threads, 1.6 Related Standard Definitions of terms and symbols for thread di ‘mensions are given in ANSI BI.7, Nomenclature, Definitions and Leiter Symbols for Screw Threads. ANSHASME 81.20.1983 AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THAEADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) 195 en, {ternal Thread B= 1 deg. 47 min, = veead taper angle for 1/86 taper GENERAL NOTE: For s symmetrical straight soren thread, W = cot a/2n, Fora symmetcieat por screw thread, H = (cot i : a ton? Bean aan, a0 tat inet H = 0.666026, the value . arses andar taper pipe thee itch, the corresponding values of H are 0.108218 and 0.105253 respectively, being 0.000098 inch. This eliterence ting too nal tobe incon, the vlue of H = 0.855025» contins i ue for threads of 0.70 In, ores, taper on the diameter FIG. 1 BASIC FORM OF AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD TAPER PIPE THREAD 2 Internal Throed \ ee BC K External Thread ‘TABLE 1 LIMITS ON GREST AND ROOT TRUNCATION OF AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL TAPER PIPE THREADS, NPT! Height ot Truneation (0) Equivalent Width of Fist 1 Thresdsl gharp v | HeWhtot Thread 7 7 fas [emer ow Minima Mexia Minimum | Maximum | to) _| G4) [oxime ini Fermute [in| Fovmuta [_n,_|T%=N€® [Formate] inv | Forma | in | Polrence a 3 a fs bel? te) 3s | o [ui 2 [sla 27 | 0.03208] 0.02983 | 0.02496 | 0.033» [0.0012] o.0362 [0.0036] 0.0028 | 0.036» [0.0014] 0.1112 |o.o0si| 0.0027 18 |ossi1| o.osasa | 0.03833 | 0.0330 | 0018) 0.088 |o.00%5| 0.0031 | 0.038p |0.0021| 0.10% |0.0087| 0.0036 14_ | o.s186| 0.08714 | 0.08071 | 0.0339 |0.0024| 0.078 |0.0056] 0.0032 | 0.03% |0.0027| 0.0902 | 0.0086 0.0037 11.5 } 0.07531 | 0.06957 | 0.06261 | 0.03% | 0.0028) 0.073» |0-0083) 0.0034 | 0.038p ]o.0033| 0.0849 | 0.0073] 0.0040 8 [0.10825 | 0.10000 | 0.09273 | 0.033 |o.0011| 0.062» [0.0078] 0.0037 | 0.038 [a.0048] 0.072 | 0.0090| 0.0042 Note: (5) The basic dimensions of the American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread se given In inches to four and five decimal places. While thie implies » greater degree of precision than is ordinarily attaned, these dimensions are fo expreied for the purpote of eliminating error in com putations (HON) as0atina WWHANaD ‘savauHL add c961-1'00"18 BWSY/ISNY ‘GUVONVIS-TYNOLLYN NYOIEIANY NY AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSI/ASME B1.20.1-1983 Internat Tareas of Extornal Thread GENERAL NOTE: When thread joins are made up wrench-tight with lubricant oF sale, its intone that the (lanks shall be in contact FIG. 2. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD TAPER PIPE THREADS FOR PRESSURE-TIGHT JOINTS, NPT 2 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD. PIPE THREAD FORM 2.4 Thread Form ‘The form of thread profile specified in this Stan- dard shall be known as the American National Stan- dard Pipe Thread Form. The relations as specified herein, for form of thread and general notation are shown in Fig. 1 22 Angle of Thread ‘The angle between the sides of the thread is 60 dog when measured in an axial plane. The line bisect ing this angle is perpendicular to the axis. 2.3 Truncation and Thread Height ‘The height of the sharp V thread, H, is H=0.866025p = 866025) where = pitch of thread n= threads per inch ‘The basic maximum depth of the truncated thread, h (see Fig. 1), is based on factors enter- ing into the manufacture of cutting tools and the making of tight joints. f= 0800p = 0.800/n ‘The crest and root of pipe threads are truncated a minimum of 0.033p. The maximum depth of trunca tion for the erest and root of these pipe threads will be found in Table 1. The erests and roots of the ex ternal and internal threads may be truncated either parallel to the pitch line or parallel to the axis. ‘The sketch in Table 2, giving a sectional view of this Standard thread form, represents the truncated thread form by a straight line, However, when closely examined, the crests and roots of commercially ‘manufactured pipe threads appear slightly rounded. When crests and roots of threading tools or chasers ie within the limits shown in Table 1, the pipe threads, of products produced by such means are acceptable ‘on the basis of in-process control. 3 SPECIFICATION FOR GENERAL PURPOSE ‘TAPER PIPE THREADS, NPT ‘Threads made in accordance with these specifica: tions consist of an extemal taper and an internal taper thread, to form the normal type of joint having general application on pipe and fittings. See Fig, 2. NPT taper pipe threads are intended to be made up wrench-tight and with a sealant whenever a pres- sure-tight joint is required, AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) Plane of normal Wrench wakeup Roterance plane 20 5 £0 e ANSW/ASME 81.20.1-1983 Plane of perfect Thread Teast Plane of vanish point fe fd FIG.3_ AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD ‘TAPER PIPE THREAD NOTATION Sealing is affected by outofroundness which is possible between the wrench-tight mated parts in final assombly. This wil vary depending on the method for producing the thread in conjunction with the elasticity and/or ductility of the mating parts and the resultant conformance at final assembly. 3.1.1. Thread Designation and Notation. American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads are designated {in accordance with 1.2.1 as follows: 3/8 ~ 18 NPT Standard notation applicable to American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads is shown in Fig. 3. 3.1.2 Designation of Plated Threads, The product specifications of this Standard do not include an allowance for plating. If plating is desired, it may be necessary to modify the threads since the seme final gaging requirements must be setisied for plated and tunplated parts. This may be emphasized by adding the words AFTER PLATING to the designation. For ‘manufacturing purposes, notes for plated taper pipe threads may specify the gage limits (turns or threads engagement) before plating followed by the words BEFORE PLATING. These should be followed by the standard gage limits (turns or threads engage- ‘ment) after plating and the words AFTER PLATING, 3.1.3 Form of Thread. The form of the thread for American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads is that specified in 2.1. 3.1.4 Taper of Thread. The taper of the thread is 1 in 16 or 0.75 in,/ft measured on the diameter and along the axis. 3.1.5 Diametor of Thread. The basic pitch diame- ters of the taper thread are determined by the follow- ‘ng formulas* based on the outside diameter of the pipe and the pitch of the thread: D-(0.05D+ 1.1) In ~ (05D +1.) Ey = By +0.0625L, ‘outside diameter of pipe pitch diameter of thread at end of pipe or small end of external thread E, = pitch diameter of thread at the gaging notch or large end of internal thread L, = normal engagement by hand between exter- ‘nal and internal threads n= threads per inch For +0827)p. Yo27 and Yy-18 sizes, £y approx. =D - (0.05D AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD (PE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSI/ASME 61.20.1.1983 ty h HY ‘0 ef 1 roo Tepar of tess in 16 measured v (Wanish enroade one) 2 Pitch On ond Engagement EXfectve Tinea, External Nominat | 0.0.0f Pitch of at Besinning | Length? tea) rea Poe Threads, ‘of Extemat |_—beneth tea) Diam, ee Sie om ead (Eo) | inch | Throats | (61) | ine | Thweods | (Ex) 1 2 3 5 . 7 3 ° 0 " tne | oars | a 0.03708) oa7nia | oxco | 432 | o2size | os | 20s | o.26is0 | ones | 27 aosves| o69s1 | oxois | #36 | 07360 | 02639 | 7.12 | 0.36000 % [owe] ou o0ssss| 047739 | 0227 | «10 | oases | oaois | 7.23 | o.sc2s0 oss | 18 oassse | ostzo: | ozo | 432 | osz7or | oso | 734 | 063750 | oso | 1 ooraa) o7stes | 0320 | 44s | o27e43 | 05337 | 747 | e799 h | tos | 1 ooras| o3e7sa | 0339 | 475 | osses7 | osas7 | 164 | 1.00179 1 iis | ons a.oesos| 1.21363 | 0400 | 460 | 1.23863 | cosas | ras | 1.2560 im | i660 | uns owsees| 15713 | 0420 | a3 | 158338 | 0.7068 60130 whe | 1900 | ins oases) 179608 | 0420 | 483 | razasa | 0.7235 154130 2 ans | 13 0.8696) 226902 | 0436 | 5.01 | 229627 | 0.7565 2331630 ake | 2ars | a | oraso0] 2.71953 | 062 | sas | acre | 1137s 279062 asoo | 8 0112500] 334062 ) 0765 | 513 | 338850 | 1.2000 syaisez mm | ao | 8 012500} 3.83750 | ones | 637 | 3.ssser | 1.2500 391562 4 as0 | 8 o2s00| 433438 | ogee | 575 | a3eri2 | 13000 4.41562 5 sss | 8 o.12500| 5.39073 | 0937 | 750 | s.aas29 | 14063 5.47862 6 cos | 8 032500 | 6aus0o | oss | 756 | esose7 | 15125 6.s40s2 2 aes | 8 oras00| 43359 | 1.003 | 850 | 830003 | 1.7125 8.54062 10 wors0 | 8 0.12500] 1054591 | 1210 ) 9.58 | 1062004 | 1.9250 10168562 2 127590 | 8 ‘12500 [ 1253261 | 1360 | oss | t2si78i | 21250 1265562 v0. | 1400 | 8 ax2500| 13.7750 | 1862 | 1250 | 1587282 | 22500 1391562 10.0. | 16000 | 8 032500| 15.7625} siz | 1450} is7s7s | 2.4500 153.91562 180. | 1.000 | 8 exasac | 1778000 | 2000 ) 1600 | s787300 | 2.500 wr91862 roo. | 2000 | 8 1012500] 19.73750 | 2125 | 1700 | 1987031 | 2.8500 19.8362 2400. | 24000 | 8 a.raso0} 2371250 | 2375 | 1900 | 2346094 | 32s00 91562 NOTES: {iy The basic dimensions of the American Nationel Standard Taper Pine Thread are given in inches to four oF fWve decimsl places While this Innplies a graater degree of precision than is ordinarily attained, theee dimensions ere the basis of gage dimensions and are s0 expressed for the purpose of eliminating errors in computations. {2) Also tenath of thin ring gone and length from gaging notch ro «ml end of plug gape. (3) Also pitch diameter a gaging noteh (hanckin* pane). (4) Atco length of pl gape. AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSASME 81.20.1-1983 vanieh threads ‘due to chamfer onde! WEL “Taper of threes Vin 18 measured WMA AAR EOR NUK a AR WKWOW AWWW \ Prone A WW WN ES & o i ; Length L1 208 | Wranch Makeup Lenath for rect mina Beet mite | nch Makau Length to¢ | Vann pend | tom | Nomi oma | ne | icoss_| ior em ‘size [in | Thread Threed] (Es) in, | Thread | (La) (és) th) | (0.0625in)| Pipe (Ko) 1 12 13 14 18 16 W7 w |) ow 20 a 22 a | 24 Me |0.2067 | 2.89 3 0.95429 10.2478 | 3.47 | 0.7935 | 0.4029 | 0.99286 | 0.05714 | 0.00446 0.9105 1, |o2s2e | 3.25 3.) 1.9733 Joa017 | 347 | 0986s | 0.5089 | 1.25543 ] 0.06957 | 00543 | 1.1441 Ye | 0.2868 | 3.30 3 1.54083 |0.3017 | 3.47 | 1.0085 | 0.5329 | 1.59043 | 0.06957 | 0.00543 1.4876 ve [oso3s | 349 3 1.17978 |0.3017 | 3.47 | 1.0252 | 0.5496 | 1.83043 | 0.06957 | 0.00543 17265 ah |oasss | 64 | 02500} 2 | 270391 3az | 13712| 0.8875 | 2.17500 | 0.100000] o.0orei | 2.6195 3% [04250 | 343 | 02500] 2 | 3.82188 |0.4337 | 3.47 | 1.6837 | 1.0000 | 3.90000 | 0.100000] 0.00781 | 3.7378 2% |QS5% | 32 | 03880) 2 | SSter|osner | oj 5ar| 1850 | loam osonen| come | 250 (5) The tanh Ls rom the end of the pipe determines th plane bayord which the thread form is compete atthe crest. The next two threads are complete atthe root, At this plane the cone formed by the erests ofthe thread intersects the eylindsr forming the external surface of the pine, £37 L2 ~ 20 {8) Given es information for use in electing tap aril. (See Append. 1) Miltary Specification MIL-®7108 gies the wench makeup as theee threads for sizes 3 and smaller, The Ey dimensions ate 28 follows Nominal pipe sce 2% = 2.69609 and sien 3 = 3.31719; ses 2 and smaller sme as above, cal 16. {0} Refecence dimarsion. 7 [AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSI/ASME 81,20.1-1983, TABLE 3 TOLERANCES ON TAPER, LEAD, AND ANGLE OF PIPE THREADS, NPT ‘TaperonPitch Line | Lead in Lenath | 60 dog. Anglo Nominal (3/4 inde) of Effective | of Throads, ipo ‘Throadstin. Threads grees Size wo Maximum | Minimum e (el 1 2 3 4 6 the, te 7 +h 0.003, yy ah 8 +h 0.003, 2 ¢ a, 4 +h 0.003! 1, 1h, V4, 2 ns he 0.003! 2M and iarger 8 +” o.oost GENERAL NOTE. Fr tolerances on depth of tivead see Table 1, and for tolerances on Functional see, 88 9.2.1. Nore: (1) The tolerance on lead shall be +0.008 inJin. on any size threaded to an effective thread length seater thon tin. TABLE 4 DIMENSIONS, INTERNAL STRAIGHT THREADS IN PIPE COUPLING, NPSC (Pressure-tight Joints With Lubricant or Sealant) Nomina ” Pipe ‘Threads/in. | Minor Diameter, Piteh Diameter Site or Minimum | Minion | _ Maximum 1 2 3 4 5 6 % | 040s z oxo | earn | 037m ” o.s40 ” osaa aasss | 04968 4s 0895 18 037 ase | 0.6922 % oo ons orm | any % 1.050 “ 025 0.9822 0.9956 1 ais ns wer 1.2305 12468 ve ¥560 us 1506 13782 T3015 wh 1,900 us 1745 1.8142 1.8305 2 2395 us 2219 22881 23044 ae 2875 8 2.650 aise | 28 3 3500 8 3277 33n68 | 3.4002 a 000 a 3a 387 29005 * 4300 a A315 sare | 43908 nove (1) Attention is called to the fact thatthe actual pitch diameter of the stright epped hole will be slightly smaller than tho value given when goged witha taper plug gage ae specified in 8.1.2, é & [AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) 3.1.6 Length of Thread. The basic length of the effective external taper thread Lz, is determined by the following formula based on the outside diameter of the pipe and the pitch of the thread: (0.80D +68) 1/n (0.80D + 6.8) p where D = outside diameter of pipe n= threads per inch ‘This formula determines directly the length of effective thread which includes two usable threads slightly incomplete atthe crest 3.4.7 Engagement Between External and jnternal Taper Threads. The normal length of engegement between external and internal taper threads when screwed together handtight is shown in col. 6, Table 2. This length is controlled by the construction and use of the gages. It is recognized that in special applications, such as flanges for high pressure work, longer thread engagement is used, in which case the pitch diameter (dimension £ , Table 2) is maintained and the pitch diameter Zo at the end of the pipe is proportionately smaller 3.1.8 Basie Dimensions. The basic dimensions of taper pipe threads, derived from the above specifica. tions, are given in Table 2. All dimensions are given in inches unless otherwise specified. 3.2 Tolerances 3.2.1. Manufacturing Tolerance on Product, The maximum allowable deviation in the commercial product is one turn large or small from gages made to the basic dimensions, See 8,2 and 8.3. 3.2.2 Tolerances on Thread Elements. The permis sible deviations in thread elements are given in Table 3. This table is a guide for establishing Knits of the thread elements of taps, dies, and thread chases Conformance to these limits may be required on product threads, in which case specifications shall require control and checking of thread elements On pipe fittings and valves (not steel or high grade alloys used in critical services) for steam pressures 300 Ib and below, itis intended chat plug and ring sige practices as established in this Standard be used /ANSI/ASME 61.20.1-1983 in conjunction with tooling control of thread cle- ments, cg., taps and dies, to provide satisfactory control of functional size. Therefore, no tolerances ‘on thread elements have been established for this class, For service conditions, where more exact checks are required, procedures have been developed by industry to supplement the standard plug and gage method of gaging, 4 SPECIFICATIONS FOR INTERNAL STRAIGHT ‘THREADS IN PIPE COUPLINGS, NPSC 4.1. Straight Pipe Threads in Pipe Couplings ‘Threads in pipe couplings made in accordance with these specifications are straight (parallel) threads of the same thread form as the American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread specified in 2.1. They are used (0 form pressure-tight joints when assembled with an American National Standard external taper pipe thread and made up wrench-tight with lubricant or sealant, 4.1.1 ‘Thread Designation. The American National ‘Standard Coupling Straight Pipe Threads are desig- nated in accordance with 1.2.1 as follows: 1/8 - 27 NPSC 4.1.2 Dimensions and Limits of Size. The dimen- sions and pitch diameter limits of size are specified in Table 4. The pitch diameter limits of size correspond to one and one-half turns large or smal of the stan. dard taper pipe thread. The major and minor di ameters vary with the pitch diameter, as the Ameri- can National Standard Pipe Thread form is main- tained within the truncation tolerances shown in Table 8 SPECIFICATIONS FOR RAILING JOINT TAPER PIPE THREADS, NPTR 5.1 Railing Joints Railing joints that require a rigid mechanical thread joint may be made with external and internal taper threads. ‘The external thread is basically the same as the American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread, except that it is shortened to permit the use of the on Taper ot Meas tn 36 Vi, . AWS! standard pipe ‘eed gaat Dotted tines show amount ANSI stancare Teper pipe threads shortanad atthe end, TABLES DIMENSIONS OF EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL TAPER PIPE THREADS FOR RAILING JOINTS, NPTR" (Mechanical Joints} - - | ee Length of ‘of External Thraads due | Recess | Recess Notch comas uom,| 22 Mant stn | shoranng ot | etnctoe | “Ths, | toChamierof | in in below Face of| ela tern tenes [eee ee Threeé max ‘Dio,mex. | Fitting | Fitting | Lenath | Fitting si Peat ee end | Externe te lua =ta) Wwe bel “) (0) 7 ‘s) Size | (0) to) (hb) | Thread }— sean ats) : 7 te _ amt m1 — | Tea) | am [rnveaae| im [Theos] in, [Fhvecs] in, | Throads| Minimum | Minimum |inimam| in, [Threade if Sih iain fae: e{afe a fof u {wz [wii 15 we |v | ye [osco[ 14 [oosr| ors [ora] 3 Joa20 | «a7 [osas] 698 [oi7a | 22 | ors | as | 02s | o286} 4 Ya | 3.050} 14 0.0571} 0.9811 | 0.214] 3 | 0.332 | 464 (0.510) 7.15 ] 0.179 2h | O18 1.07, 025 | 0.286{ 4 1. frais! ans |ooss) 12299 |o2m| 3 [ose | 48s losse| ras [oar | 2% | azz | 138 | 030 | o2a8| 4 1H [1660] 115. | 00636 oasi| 5 [eae | sts lover] ars joa | 3 | 026 | vss | 039 | ona) 4 144 |1900| 115 | 0.0696 Oasi{ 3 |oaes | saz loves] sx3 jozs | 3 | oz | 192 | 043 | ose] 4 2° |231s| 11s | 01696 nasi| 3 |o4s6 | 570 loasr| avo fozsr | 3 | 026 | 240 | 4s | ones) 4 a%|zers| 8 | 0.1000 osoa| 4 [oss | 5.10 |1.013| eto Joss | 3 | ose | 290 | 063 | 002s} 5 3. |3s00| 8 | 01000 o300| 2 |oro0 | seo [1075] eso foars | 3 | oss | 353 | oes | o6as| 5 3%|4000} & joro00| 3ecss |osoo| + [arso | 600 1azs| 00 joss | 3 | oas | 404 | 063 | oss] 5 Pr /tOe] |tmco| aaese [osto| [oswo | evo [rats] sv forms | 3 [ oae | ase | nas | osas] 5 Notes: 1) Theve dimensions agree with those developed by the Monulseturers Stendardizson Society of the Valve and Fitings Industry. Thread lengths ere specified to three decimal places fr convenience (2) American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread Plug Gage. Se Section 7. (ont) 3s04una Wwuana® ‘savaues adid ea61-1'02"t8 3HISYIISNY GUVONYIS TWNOLLVN NYOINSIWY NY AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH! ANSI/ASME 61.20.1-1983 = 0.668025 big = 0.581260 a Fen = 0.12504 Popo fa uf 10852 zieste Internal Threod TABLE 6 DIMENSIONS OF EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS FOR FIXTURES, NPSM (Free Fitting Mechanical Joints) os wean Intrlthend, le 28 som.) ot | tna ren pee |rae Pitch Diametor Pitch Diometer soe oie | [Ph Omer S| or Boximare | Miia | Minium | Maximo | Minimum! | Mamas tLe 7 3 [3 0 cre ; t % | oss} 27 [oom ! or | ass | oars | ose | oss | ose | osns6 | 0.3783 &w |osao| ie | 0003 | osae | ost | casos | cass | oacs | cast | ante | cape ye | osrs| is | aan | osea | oss | case | oat | caos | oaiz | az | can f | csi] t | coos | aszs | asia | ones | osne| orm | ons | ones | orest He | rose] 14 | ooore | ose | one | ose | ome | asse | ost | ovaso | ansse ty | ts60] 1s | note | Year | vase | wsste | rsrse | ses | ads | tase | toon vA | 1.900 0.0018 | 1.877 1.865 vs205 | 1.8148 | 1.785 1.794 1.8223 1.8302 2 | 2395 ooore | 2381 | 2339 | 22944 | 22a | 2259 | 2268 | 2.2963 | 23044 m% | 24s] | ooom | ase | 2126 | 27600 | 2752 | 2208 | 2707 | 29ea2 | 22220 i500} & | oiooaa | aay | ese | aansa | Sars | ase | asa | Sass | Saane 3% | 000] 2 | ooczs | 396s | 3953 | Saecs | Saran | sans | ace | danas | anne @" | 4500} 8 | coos | ttes | as; ] See | ASoon | aa | Abts | Aen | aden 5 | Sse] 2 | anos | Sse | S31 | Sass | sazs0| S05 | saoe | sass | sasse & [esos] 8 | otoze | esas | sro | ésose | Gasss | casz | case | esoco | estes GENERAL NOTES: (a) NPSM threads are of Unified scrow treed form to Classes 22/28 tolerances, ving the minimum pitch diameter of the interna! thes basic and equal to Ey of NPT thrds. (0) The minge diameters of external thteeds and major diameters of internal threads ae thore ay produced by commercil sesh pipe dies and commercial ground straight pipe taps. ‘The malor diameter of the extemal thread he beon esleulated on the batis of a truncation of 0.10826, and the rinor diameter ofthe Ircernalthraad has been calculated on the basis of a truncation of 0.216519, to provide no interference at eett and reat when product Is seged with gages mace in accordance with 9.2 note: (1) Column 11 i the same atthe pitehiameter atthe large end of ternal trea 1, £4, Basi, tSe® Table 2, col. 8.) un [ANY AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSUASME 81.20.1-1989 Standard fting with taper thread ‘Tape pipe Leckaut Tank floor hoe? SLY z ear Lecknut TABLE7 DIMENSIONS, EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STRAIGHT PIPE THREAD FOR LOCKNUT CONNECTIONS, NPSL (Loose Fitting Mechanical Joints) a Ext Tred Tala ‘Nominal of ‘Maximum! Minirmarn coin | tL eee |Meat |__| Mi eh Damar $22 | TB | MN” | clam [toxin | sininom | Otmeter | Ainimum [ Minima 1 2 a ‘ 7 [fe L? . , cave [ar [ows | camo | asus | once | ontop | nan ose | te | os |} Osos | Gasse | aro] aso | ostas cess | te | osm | ose | Sassy | cor | neue | sess asi | 1 | ass | 76s | ora | 0753 | osnan | osors tes | i | tose | Roost | Senco | 036s | sonia | ore ths | os | tare) vaso | isos | ane] tase | sane Koso | ns | eer | east | YSero | 1352 | xi06 | ste? tom | ins | t90r | taut | taco | 1792 | tans | vaste rae | Sf 23re | cata | aes | ass | dane | assis as | ot | art zisit | ane | 2aoiz | 20129 aso | 8 | 3503 pao | aw | daze | Saa03 foo |b | 400s Zoos | ais | 33210 | aess6 sso | 8 | A500 foot | G0 | Kae | dans 5 sso | 8 | 536 sasit | sans | sasse | 3001 & | gis | 3 | cen ies | ener | seo | csser s | sas | 8 | ters ssise | fase | sas | esse 8 | abi | | orss | sossee | seetos | wos77 | soss00 | rosr7 | ws | | tataa | aeesi | tzeane | taste | reese | 126 NOTE: i) NPSL threeds ae standart pipe threed form where the pitch dismoters of the external threads ae fixed st 2.6 and & fhvne larger than baie Zand where the pitch diametet of the internal sheacs ae fixed at Send 6.5 turns loge than busle Ey, thus providing ar allowsnee equivalent to one turn of the standard teper pine thes ts tna Amuricon National Standard Straight Pipe Thread form of thread is produced by a singe too), the maior and ‘the minor slameters of the Internal tread end the minor later ofthe external thread are presumed to vary with {he pitch cienoter, The mejor diamater ofthe external thread isusually determined by the diameter af the pipe. These {heovetcal Glamesers result from adding the depth of the truncated thread {0.666025 X p) to the maximum pits Gamers io cal, 6, and it should be understood that commerest pipe will not says have these maximum major ameter “The locknut three is established on the basis of retaining the greatest posible amount of mete thickness betwoon the bottom of the thread and the inde ofthe pipe ‘in order iat lockout may fit loosely on the exterrally thasded pan, an allowance equal tthe invease In pith meter per torn is provided, with a tolerance of 1.5 turns for both externa! and interval threads, 12 AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE [INCH] larger end of the pipe thread. See Table 5. The di mensions of these external and internal threads are shown in Table 5. A recess in the fitting provides a covering for the last scratch or sharp edges of in. complete threads on the pipe. 5.1.1 Thread Designation. American National Standard Railing Joint Taper Pipe Threads are desig- nated in accordance with 1.2.1 as follows 12-14 NPTR 5.1.2 Form of Thread. The form of the theead Is the same as the form of the American National Standard Taper Pipe Theead shown in Fig. 1 5.1.3 Tolerances on Thread Elements. The gaging Of these threads is specified in Table 5. The maximum, allowable deviation in the external thread is no turns large and one tum small, The maximum allowable deviation in the internal thread is one turn large, no urns smell 6 SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS FOR MECHANICAL JOINTS; NPSM, NPSL, NPSH 6.1. Straight Pipe Threads In addition to pressure-tight pipe joints, for which taper external threads and either taper or straight internal threads are used. there are mechanical joints where straight pipe threads are used to advantage on. both external and internal threads. Three of these slrsight pipe thread joints are covered by this Stan- dard, all of which are based on the pitch diameter of the American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread at the gaging notch (dimension £2, of Table 2) but have various truncations at crest and root as described. below. These three types of joints are as follows. (@ free-fitting mechanical joints for fixtures, Table 6, both external and internal, NPSM. (®) loose-fitting mechanieal joints with tock- nuts, Table 7, both external and internal, NPSL. © loose-fitting mechanical joints for hose coupl- ings (ANSI B2.4), NPSH. 6.1.1 Thread Designations. The above types of straight pipe threads for mechanical joints are desig nated in accordance with 1.2.1 as follows: 13 ‘ANSIIASME 01,20.1-1980 1/8 - 27 NPSM 1/8 -27 NPSL 1-115 NPSH 6.1.2 Pitch and Flank Angle. The pitch and flank angle ace the same as the corresponding dimensions of the taper pipe thread described in Section 3. 6.1.3 Diameter of Thread. The basic pitch diame. ter for both the external and internal straight pipe thieads is equal to the pitch diameter of the Ameri- can National Standard Taper Pipe Taread at the ‘gaging noteh (dimension #, of Table 2), which is the same as at the large end of the internal taper pipe thread. 6.2 Free-Fitting Mechanical Joints for Fictures, NPSM. Pipe is often used for special applications where there are no internal pressures. Where straight thread joints are requited for mechanical assernblies, straight pipe threads are often found more suited or eon venient. ‘The dimensions of these thteads, as given in Table 6. are Tor pipe thvead connections where reasonably close fit of the mating parts is desired. 6.3 Loose-Fitting Mechanical Joints With Locknuts, NPSL ‘The American National Standard External Lock- nut thread is designed to produce a pipe thread having the largest diameter that it is possible to cut ‘on standard pipe. Ordinarily Straight Internal Threads are used with these Straight External Threads, provid- ing a loose fit. The dimensions of these threads are given in Table 7. It will be noted that the maximum ‘major diameter of the external thread is slightly greater than the nominal outside diameter of the pipe. The normal manufacturer's variation in pipe diameter provides for this increase. ‘One application of a taper pipe thread in com- bination with a locknut thread which has been in use for some time is that shown in Table 7. It consists of the nipple threaded joint used to connect standpipes with the floor or wall of @ water supply tank. Gaging information for these threads is given in Section 7. AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE {INCH} ANSI/ASME B1.20.1-1983 nore: “The istration shows standard design {or sizes 2 inch and sraier. Larger sices are of eighty ifferont design. Ring ouae FIG.4 NPTSTANDARD TAPER PIPETHREAD ‘FIG. 6 GAGING EXTERNAL TAPER THREADS PLUG AND RING GAGES WITH RING GAGE oe (One turn trge One turn sal alae {form optional) & Crests wuncoted pes 7.1.1 loots must clea 0.03810 Hat Basie Sze Max. Size Min. size FIG.5 SUGGESTED FORMOF GAGE THREAD —_—FIG.7. GAGING INTERNAL TAPER THREADS [AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH? 64 Loose-Fitting Mechanical Joints for Hove Couplings, NPSH Hose coupling joints are ordinarily made with straight internal and external loose-itting threads. ‘There are several standards of hove threads having various diameters and pitches, one of which is based ‘on the American National Standard Pipe Thread. By the use of this thread series, itis possible to join small hose couplings in sizes ¥ to 4, inclusive, to ends of standard pipe having American National Standard External Pipe Threads, using a gasket to seal the joint. For dimensions and tolerances, see ANSI B2.4. 7 GAGES AND GAGE TOLERANCES FOR AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD. PIPE THREADS 7.1 Design of Gages Gages for American National Standard Pipe ‘Threads provide a functional check and are of the standard type as described below. Gages should con- form to the designs recommended in ANSI Standard. 47.1, Gage Blanks. TAA Standard Type Gages. A set of standard or basic type gages consists ofa taper-threaded plug gage and a taper-threaded ring gage. See Figs. 4 and 5 ‘The plug gages are made to dimensions given in Table 8 with a gaging notch located a distance L from the small end. The Ly ring gage hes a length equal to dimension Ly. The roots of the threads on these ‘gages shall clear 0.0381 p width. A sharp ¥ or under cut clearance is acceptable. The crests are to be truncated an amount equal to 0.140p for 27 threads per inch (tpi), 0.109p for 18 tpi, and 0.100p for 14 tpi, 11-1/2 tpi ane 8 tpi threads (see Fig. 5). In locat- ing the basic gaging notch, the plane of the notch should intersect the crest of the gage thread. The ring gage shall be fitted to the plug so that, when assembled handtight, the gaging notch of the plug gage will be flush with the large end face of the ring gage within tolerances as given in Table 9. Partial end threads shall be removed on both ends ‘of the ring gage and on the small end of the plug gage to fulhform profile in order to avoid possible seating error from bent or malformed feathered edg> 7.4.2 Marking of Gages. Each gage shall be marked 80 a6 {0 indleate clearly the nominal size of pipe, ANSH/ASME 61.20.1-1983 threads per inch, and the proper thread series desig tion as given in tho respective section of this Standard. 7.2 Classes of Gages Gages of the following types may be used 10 com- pletely cover gage requirements: (@ master gages used to check working pages. (®) working gages used to check threads during manufacture and for conformance inspection. 7.2.1 Master Gages. The set of master gages con- sists of an Ly taper threaded plug gage and an Ly taper threaded ring gage (see Figs. 4 and 5). The plug gage is made to dimensions specified in Table 8. Itis constructed of hardened steel with 2 gaging notch located a distance L1 (Table 2) from the small end. ‘The ring gege has a length equal to dimension Ly specified in Table 8. This ring is fitted to its mating plug - seating flush at the notch within £ 0.002 in, for sizes 1/16 through 2, within # 0.003 in. for sizes, 21/2 through 12, and within + 0.005 in, for sizes 14 and larger. The roots of the threads on these ring ‘gages shall clear a 0.0381p flat or may be undercut beyond a sharp ¥. The crests of the plug and ring ‘gage are truncated 0.100p. The set of mraster gages is used for checking working gages (See 7.3.2). A supplementary check by optical means should be made of flank angle and form. CAUTION: It should be understood that only a specifically matched set of masters (I, plug and Ly ring) can be expected to mate with each other within the tolerance specified. There are many characteristics ‘or deviations in gage elements that may combine to cause a significant standoff difference between master gages which are not specifically matched. 7.2.2 Working Gages. Each set of working gages consists of an L, taper threaded plug gage and an Z taper threaded ring gage and is used for checking the product, These gages are made of hardened steel ‘or equivalent material 1 dimensions given in Table 8. (Gee 7.3.2 for tolerance.) In locating the basic notch Of the plug gage the plane of the notch should inter- sect the crest of the thread, It is to be noted that these gages are truncated at the crest so that they bear only on the flanks of the thread. Thus, although they do not check the crest or root truncations specified in Table 1, they are a satisfactory functional check for the general run of product, When it is deemed necessary to determine un TABLE 8 BASIC DIMENSIONS OF THREADED PLUG AND RING GAGES FOR NATIONAL AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD TAPER PIPE THREADS, NPT aor Dimorar of Pg ich Dieters of Pla Minor Diameters cose sd ina Gees otro Gantt | inrase mA ae 1 ‘lage [at at io | Thick on. mat | Gaging | tone | at | tnt | mat | Gaping | Olam s | nese Nominal | “of | thraeds! tnd | Noten | nd | Smot pus | end, | Non | Tend | of pie | | etn | tee | ten | tea) | ena | oun | coe | (Eo) (o.0sa5/ | ing tor | wn | er | rane | ptane | Plone | tec) | lest | tes) | Pane | ao 1 [2 3 a [os 6 7 a 2 | nw rn Ye | oaras} 27 | oosv0« | ozze9| 030289 | o30s21| ozrirs | o28it8| 0.28750 | o.24g«7 | o.2ss47 | o.oc2s1 | 0.160 f° | esas | 31 | oosnoe | a3esz2| 039531 | ears] o.easi | 937360) o3too0 | ossran| oasias | oo0z3 | o16is h | oSeo | te | oossse | 03139 | 02703 | osaaso| 047739 | o4stes | 030250 | 044139 | osssa | 000247 | o2276 | oes | ts | oossse | dsssor| aseaor | 067950] or20r | az701 | 063750 | 057601 | 059101 | oovss7 | o.240 ese | te [ours | 080600] 082600 | o8ses6| 0.7583 | o778<3 | 070179 | o.toss| 073086 | ooo4as | 0.320 $, | ‘eso | 1s | oortaa | torsas| oases | fo4as6| 096768 | o9sea7| 1.00179 | 092011 | osi9 | o.ose6 | 0339 1 |aais | ans | ocosess | arse] rapsse | aareze} raises | 123863 | 12sea0 | 1.15572} 18072 | oo0sss | 0.400 ty | reco | 13 | oosess | tisisos| tiectae | tesoae) rss7rs | 158358) 160130 | 149922] 152547 | oo0sea | ozo ie | 1882 | 2 | ootese | tascoo) eeoas | tessz2| 79s09 | tema3e| Heetao | 73807 | 176ee2 | O.0ses | 0.420 2” 1459s | 1 | cosess | 232603] 2asete | 237422) 2.26902 | 229627) 231630 | 221111 | 223836 | ao0ses | 036 2% | 207s | 8 | ozsoo | 2.00272 | aessar | ravaan| 2.71953 | 276216] 2.79062 | 2.63628] 2.67891 | 0.00781 | 0.682 3% | 5800 | 8 | oas00 | easee| 3arizs | dasese| 34062 | 338850| aisca | 325797] 230525 | coors | oes 3% | Xa00 | 8 | obzs00 | 3az00s| 397207 | assana) 389750 | 3aese1| 3.91562 | 3.75425) 3a0sse | ooover | oz 4” | 8S | & | onzs00 | aaivez| 4erose | sages) 493038 | 436712) Aaisez | astra] 430xe7 | 0.078 | ones 5 | ss63 | | oras00 | seraee| 5328s ) ssetss| 539073 | saas29| s.cvea | sso78| 5.26606 | 000781 | 0.937 s | 602s 12500 | 652935| 6.ss972 | ss2aee! sassos | osss7| ssaos2 | 6.aczes) s4z2r2 | 0.00781 | osse a | 8s dirasoo | ssiees| ss8aze | esases| s.s2aso | 30003} s.saoce | a3s0x4| store | oonrer | 1.063 10 a.raso0 | 1062857) 10.70419 | ro.24e8e| 10.4531 | 1052098 | 1066562 | 10.46206 | 10.53768 | corer | 1210 2 12509. | 1SSteos | t2orar | tactaena| tzssze: | raerse1 | 2esse2 | 120956 | 1233486 | ooore) | 1360 140.0. | c12s00 | 13aseas| r39ssae | 1.99888] 1377500 | 1387262 13.91862 | 1369175 | 13.28937 | aoorer | 1.562 160.0. & | oso | isseszs| 1395000 | 15.9588] 15.7650 | 1587575 | 1591562 | 15.57928 |15.29250 | o0ore1 | 1.812 1800. & | 0212500 | 178ss2s| 173se2s | 17.9988] 17.75000 | 1287500| 1791362 | 17.6625 | 17.9175 | ooove: | 2.000 200. 3 | ec12s00 | 19820%s | 1998257 | 1999808] 19.73750 | 1987031 | 1991562 | r9.6se2s| 19.78706 | o.ore1 | 2.125 2400. $ | 012800 | 2379875 zasear9 | 2490888] 23:71250 | 2aacoss| 2391562 | 25.02925| 23.77768 | oooves | 2375 GENERAL NOTE: Gage blanks shall conform to dimensions given in ANSI 647.1. The major diameter of the plug gages and the minor diameters ofthe ring gape Dbeod upan the truncations specified ia 7.1.4, (HONI) 3s0gung TWHaNaD ‘saVvauHL ald GUVONVIS TYNOLLYN NYOIUSWY NV ee6r-ror 18 SASW/ISNY AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) whether or not such truncations are within the limits specified, of particularly to see that maximum trunca- tion is not exceeded, it is necessary to make further inspection, For this inspection, optics or optical projection is suggested. 7.3 Gage Tolerances In the manufacture of gages, variations from basic dimensions are unavoidable. Furthermore, gages will wear in use. In order to fix the maximum allowable variations of gages, tolerances have been established, ‘See Table 9 and 7.3.2. 7.3.1 Master Gage Tolerances. The set of master gages should be made to the basic dimensions us accurately as possible, but in no case shall the cum> lative deviation exceed one-half of the total cum- lative tolerance specified in cols. 13 and 14 of Table 9. Bach master gage should be accompanied by « record of the measurements of all elements of the thread and the standoff of master plug to master ring (arge end of ring gage to basic notch of plug sage). 7.3.2 Working Gage Tolerances. All gages applied to the product thread, whether in manufacture or inspection, are designated as working gages. All work- ing gages should be made to the basic dimensions specified in Table 8 and within Lolerances specified in Table 9, The maximum wear on a working gage shall not be more than the equivalent of one-quarter turn from its original dimensions. 7A Relation of Lead and Angle Deviations to Pitch Diameter Tolerances of Gages When it is nccessary to compute from measure- ments the decimal part of a turn that a gage varies from the basic dimensions, Tables 10 and 11 should be used. Table 10 gives the correction in diameter for angle deviations and Table 11 gives the correction in, diameter for lead deviations. Those corrections are always added to the pitch diameter in the case of ‘external threads and subteaeted in the case of internal threads regardless of whether the lead or angle devi tions are either plus or minus. ‘The diameter equivalent for lead and angle devia tions plus the pitch diameter deviation multiplied by 16 gives the longitudinal deviation from basic at the gaging notch. This longitudinal deviation divided by the pitch equals the decimal part of a turn that the gage varies from basic at the gaging notch. 18 |ANSWASME 61,20,1-1983 8 GAGING OF TAPER PIPE THREADS 8.1. Gaging External Taper Threads In gaging external taper threads, the 1. ring gage, Fig, 6, is serewed handtight on the pipe or external ‘thread, The thread is within the permissible tolerance when the gaging face of the working ring gage is not more than one turn, lage or small, from being flush with the end of the thread, as indicated in Fig. 6 8.2 Gaging Intornal Taper Threads In gaging internal taper threads, the /-, plug gage, Fig. 4, is scrowed handtight into the fitting or coup- ling. The thread is within the permissible tolerance when the gaging notch of the working plug gage is ‘aot more than | turn, large or small, from being flush With the end of the thread, as indicated in Fig 7. 8.3 Gaging Practice 8.3.1 Precautions. In gaging pipe threads it is common practice to tap or rap the part to assure proper seating of the gage in or on the product thread. However, itis first necessary to clean both the gage and the produet threads so that they are free of chips, burts, abrasives, or other foreign materials. 8.3.2 Supplemental Gaging. Gaging of both in- ternal and external threads by use of the J plug and ring gages, ilusteated by Figs. 6 and 7, serves to assure conformance to the /., elements of the design dimensions, However, conformance to this Standard requires that all basic design dimensions be met within applicable tolerances including extension of the thread elements to provide for wrench-tight make- up. Therefore, in controlling manufacturing practices fof as otherwise required, additional methods of measuring or gaging may be employed to supplement Ly gaging. 8.4 Gaging Chamfored, Countersunk, oF Recessed Threads The reference point for gaging internal product threads depends upon the chamfer diameter. When the internal chamfer diameter exceeds the major diameter of the internal thread, the reference point is the last thread seratch on the chamfer cone. See Fig, 8B, Otherwise, when the internal chamfer diameter does not exceed the major diameter of the internal thread, the reference point is the end of the 61 TABLE 9 TOLERANCES FOR AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD WORKING TAPER PIPE THREAD PLUG AND RING GAGES, NPT sere aca ‘Beandott bowenn oo snce an |ancoon | Tot Cumin | ganend Rinw on. meet | reteangy on Toterangeon [tinier | Minor | “Taleranceson | SMS, Nominal] “of ets | tat Tao | Olam, | Dum Prenoam | nat te ee ren eemcene ees (eae iow | Siew | Plu | Rina “| pry | ming | Obporteenvome a) | Pe | rine er [er fee | ter | Pm | Re | rolrnen tame 7 f2[s |«[efe [> fel. >e [ule |= pw a the | 03125] 27 | aa002 | oco0e [ooca | 1s | 20 | oaoos [accae | 0000 | ooo | ovoeo | oaoiie) oasa fe | cas] 2 | 0.0002 | 0.0002 | 0.003 | 1s | 2 | 0.0003 | a0008 | coos | oaa0s | o.cooeo | o.oorse| 0032 fe | 540) 1 | 0.0002 | a.o02 | aos | 1s | 20 | 0008 |an007 | ecoos | ocaos | o.oo | 0.00124] — o.036 ars | 1 | 0002 | o.0002 | e000 | 1s | 20 | ox00e | eave» | codes | naaae | over | oxorse| — onse asso | 1 | 0.0003 | 0.0002 | 00003 | 10 | 1s | cones | 00009 | ceare | axate | corr | o.0o1e2| 0.038 030 | 14 | 0.0003 | 0002 | oa00s | 10 | 15 | oxoue | o9009 | caoie | cote | ovaorr | oorea| one 1, [ras] ins | 0008 } ea00s | o0006 | 1 | 1s | o.00s j 00012 | o.010| oor | oor2 | aanr70| oer 1% | tise0 | 11's | 0.0003 | 0003 | ooo | 10 | 15 | oooee | oao12 | eaoie | ooi0 | o.noi21 | 000170) oa? i | 1500] 115 | ooons | ocoos | coon | 10 | 15 | cwooe jooor2 | oot | oxo | Uaoiat | agotre) 0.087 2” | 2378] 113s | 0.0003 | 0003 | soos | 10 | 15 | ooo0s | oa012 | egoio | aore | aoiat | vooiv0] aos? 2% | 287| 8 | 000s | c.0004 | aoo0s | 7 | 10 | coor | ooo | oxor6 | core | ooorse | o.o2t1| 0.059 3, | 3500) s | 0.0005 | coos | soos | 7 | 1 | ooo |oaore | core | ooore | oooise | oooani| 0.059 a% | don | & | oo00s | ecoos | oaoos | 7 | 19 | ooo | aore | coors | cots | oooiss | oooztt| 0.089 4° | A300] | oc0s | 00004 | 0005 | > | 10 | agor | ooo | ooote | oonre | ceoiss | oaoznn| — o.0s9 s | sss} | 000s | 00006 | 00005 | 7 | 10 | aa0r0 | oor | ooor6| ooois | ooniss | oo21s} — o.se © | e825] & | 0005 | 00006 | 00005 | 7 | 10 | coor | ooore | coors | coats | oooise | onan) — oase § | S625] § | 0.0005 | 0008 | 00008 | 7 | 10 | coco | ooore | caozo | ccaza | 00158 | 0.0211) oss ro fro7s0] § | 0.0005 | 0000« | 0000s | 7 | 10 | cooio | ooore | ooze | oaoz0 | oooise | oooatt| ose 12 |iz750| & | 0.0005 | 00008 | 0800s | 7 | 1 | conte | ooore | ooze | eca20 | a.ooiss | oonzis| —o.ess w4o.0.|r4000| | 0.0008 | 00005 | 00006 | 7 | 10 | oon | oor | 00020) 0.0930 | 0.00206 | o.0271/ ove wo. |16.000| | 0.0008 | ao00s | oon | 7 | io | conn | ooo1e | oa030 ) 00030 | o.oe20e | 0.0271, ost wo. |18.000| & | 0.0008 | a000s | aoons | 7 | 10 | ooo | ooore | oo0:0 | oco30 | 0.00206 | 0.00271] o.0r6 200.0,|20.000] s | 000s | 0.0005 | 0.0008 | 7 | 10 | coro | coms | o.o30 | aoos0 | coczes | v.02] acre 240.0. |2«.000] & | 0008 | o.00s | 0.0006 | 7 | 19 | oo0r0| ooo | o.s0z0 | oco20 | cea | oove71| ogre GENERAL NOTES: (a) The tage end of he mastering gage sal tn withthe gpog neh of master plug whan aut Rancight whe #0002 for ses Yh 1 2 nla, warn £0,003 for sizes 24410 12, inclusive, end within # 0,005 lor sizes 14 aed larger (8) The tolerances forthe langth from small end to gaging notch of the plug aged (Fl. 4) shall be+ 0.000 and ~ 0.001 fa ices Yo 10 2. sand ~ 0.002 for sizes 2/2 and arate, {et The tolerances fr the overall thread tength L ofthe plug gape (Fig. 4) sal be + 0.050 ane - 0.000 fo al zs. (a) Tolerances forthe thickness Ly of he ring gage (F's) shall Be - 0.000 and + 0,001 for nzes Vie 10 2, lus, and = 0.000 and» 0.002 fr sizes 2% and ere Notes (1) To be memuced atthe goping noteh of pug gene. {2) Altoneble variation in lead between any two threads io lena of gape (Fi (3) In o¥ing for ih corection in chamater for angle deviations, the average devioion nal age forthe two sides Of thead regards of thee signs should be teen {The ead and taper on lug and rng sages shal be measured long the pte ine omiting the mperect thats m each en, {5} Allonablevarieton in taper in Ly Yengih of age (F,4 {6} Maximum pomible interchange senda, any ving against ary plug other than is maser plug, may occur when tan deviations ae ero anda ether dimensions a opposite extra tolerance limit, Avacagesendof should be well within these mason hits lve, and + 0.090 (HOND aSOaung T¥EBN3D “SOVSUHL Bete cegi-r02"19 snsvisny QUVENYIS TWNOLLYN NWOIUSIVY NY [AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSI/ASME B1,20.1-1983 TABLE 10 DIAMETER EQUIVALENT OF DEVIATION! IN HALF INCLUDED ANGLE OF ‘THREAD FOR TOOLS AND GAGES? Deviation? a ns 4 8 2 (ay ttinutes | Toeeade/in. | Threeds/in. | Thveadsfin. | Throadslin. | Thveadsfin, 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 ‘e000 | 0.00006 | 0.00003 | o.oo002 | 0.00002 2 0.00011 ‘ooo | 0.00006 | 0.00005 | 0.00003 3 c.00017 | 0.00012 | a.coo0 | 0.00007 | 0.00005, 4 0.00022 | ooo | 00013 | 000010 | 0.00007 5 c.o0c2e | 0.00013 | 0.00016 | 0.00012 | 0.00008 6 00034 | 0.00023 | 00019 | 0005 | 9.00010 @ 1 0.00038 | 0.00027 | 0.00022 | o.00017 | 0.00012 8 o.c001s | 0.00031 | 0.00026 | 0.00020 | o.00013 8 e.coso | 00035 | 0.00029 | o.00022 | 0.00015 10 eco0ss | 0.00039 | 0.00032 | 0.00025 | 0.00017 u 0.00062 | 0.00043 | 0.00035 | c.o0027 | 0.00018 ” 0.00067 | 0.00047 | 0.00038 | 0.00030 | 0.00020 13 0.00073 | 0.00051 o.ov042 | 0.00032 0.00022 14 ‘o.oo07s | 0.90054 | 0.00045 | 0.00035 9.00023 18 0.00084 | o.000s8 } a.o00s | 0.00037 | 0.00025, 16 ‘ones | 0.00062 | 0.00081 esos | 0.00027 7 0.00085 anos | oon | o.co042 | 0.00028 18 | 0.00101, o.00070 | 0.00088 | coos | 0.00030 € 9 coors | o.ov07a | 0.00061 0.00087} 0.00031 20 00112 | 0.00078 | 9.00061 | 0.00050 | 0.00033 a ‘ooo? | c.0002 | 0.00067 | o.000sz | 0.00035 2 o.ooi3 | o.oo0ss | 0.00070 | 0.00055 0.00036 23 e.00129 | aooas | 0.00074 | 0.00057 | 0.00038 24 o.oors4 | 0.00093) 9.00077 | 0.00060 | 9.00040 25 o.o040 | 0.00097 | o.00080 | o.co062 | 0.90081 2% ooors | o.o1e 0.00083 | 0.00088 | 0.00083 2 00151 0.00105 0.00086 | 0.00067 | o.co04s 28 0.00187 ows | o.o0s9 | 0.00070 | 0.00086 28 c.oore2 | 000113 | 0.00093 | 0.00072 | 0.00088 30 o.oo168 | 00117 | 0.00096 | 0.00075 | 0.00050 4s 00252 | ooo7s | core | 0.0112 | 0.00075 50 0.00335 | 0.00233 | 0.00192 o.00143 | 0.00099 « GENERAL NOTE: Values sven in inches at 88°F. noTEs: (1) In solving for the diamater equivalent of angle eviations the average deviation in half inchuded angle forthe two sdes of the thread regardless of ther signs should be taken, (2) Diameter equivalent = 0.638120 tan ba, where 52 = deviation in half included angle of thread expressed in minutes (9) Table is Based upon an NPT goge with 0.1p rootlcrest Truncations with equal halt-angle deviations, For other gages with equat truncations, mutiny by o.866p - 2(runcetion) 065% 20 AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARO PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSITASME B1,20.1-1983 TABLE 11. DIAMETER EQUIVALENT OF DEVIATION IN LEAD FOR TOOLS AND GAGES' “agi” | 9.00000 | 0.00001 | 0.00002 | o.00003 | 0.00004 0.00007 | 0.00008 | 0.00009 1 2 3 a @ 3 © 7 e,00000 | o.00000 | o.00002 | 0.00003 | v.c0005 | 0.00007 | o.0000 | 0.00010 | 0.00012 | 0.00014 | 0.00016 e.00010 | 0.00017 | 0.00013 | o.c0021 | 0.00023 | 0.00024 } 0.00026 | 0.00028 | 0.00029 | 0.00031 | 0.00023 .00020 | 0.00035 | 0.00036 | 000038 | 0.00040 | 0.00042 | 0.00043 | 0.00045 | 0.00047 | 0.00048 | 0.00050 0.09030 | 0.00082 | 0.00084 } 0.00055 | 0.0007 | 0.00052 | 0.00061 | 0.00062 | 0.00064 | 0.00065 | o.co0ss e.cooia | o.00069 | o.00071 | 0.00073 | o.on07« | 0.00076 | 0.00078 | 0.00080 | 0.00081 | 0.00083 | o.0o08s o.000s0 | 0.00087 | 0.00088 | 0.00020 | 9.00092 | 0.00095 | 0.00095 | 0.00097 | 0.00092 | 0.00100 | o.coroz 0050 | 0.00104 | 0.00106 | o.00x07 | oars | o.cor1 | o.or1s | 0.00114 | 0.00116 | 0.90118 | 0.00120 e.00070 | ooorai | 0.00123 | ooi2s | ocot2s | oooi2s | ooors0 | 0.00132 | 0.00133 | 0.00135 | 0.00137 o.a0sa | 0.00139 | 0.00140 | 0.00142 | ocorae | 0.00045 | aor? | 0.00149 | 0.00281 | 0.00152 | oooisa o.o0020 | 0.00156 | 0.00158 | 0.00159 | o.oo16i | 0.00163 | o.oor6s | 000166 | o.00%68 | 0.90170 | o.oo171 o.o0100 | 0.00173 | o.00175 | 0.00177 | ooa17s | aoo1se | oom? | oooss | oooss | 0.00187 | o.cors9 voor | o.o01s1 | o.00192 | o.0194 | 00196 | 0.00197 | 0.00199 | a.00201 | 0.00203 | 0.0020 | 0.00206 0.00120 | 00208 | 0.00210 | 0.00211 | oo0213 | o.00215 | 0.00217 | 00218 | o.on220 | 0.00222 | oozes 0.00130 | 0.00225 | 0.00227 | 0.00229 | 0.00230 | 0.00232 | 0.00234 | 0.00236 | 0.00237 | 0.00239 | o.cozat corsa | 0.00242 | o.oo2s | oonzas | oon28 | 0.00249 | 0.00251 | 0.00253 | 0.0025 | o.00256 | 0.0758 e.o1so | 0.00269 | 0.00252 | 0.00265 | 9.00265 | 0.00257 | 0.00268 | 0.00270 | 0.00272 | 0.00204 | 0.0275 oro | 0.00277 | 0.00278 | 0.00281 | 0.90282 | o.0028s | 0.00286 | 0.00288 | 0.00269 | 0.00291 | 0.00293 0.00170 | 0.00294 | 6.00296 | 0.00298 | 0.00300 | 0.00301 | 9.00303 | o.0030s | 0.00307 | o.00308 | 0.00310 o.oorse | 0.00312 | 0.00313 | o.00315 | 0.00317 | 0.00319 | 0.00520 | 0.00522 | 0.00328 | 0.00326 | 0.00322 e.o1s0 | 0.00329 | 0.00331 | 0.00333 | 0.00334 | 0.00336 | 0.00338 | 0.00339 | o.003«1 | o.o03e3 | o.oos4s 0.00200 | 0.00386 | 0.00348 | 0.00350 | 0.00352 | 0.00353 | 0.90385 | 0.00357 | 0.00359 | 0.00360 | 0.00362 GENERAL NOTE: Values given in inches at 68°F Note: 11h Dies equivalent = 1,7326p, where Sp = deviation in toad betwean any two thiceds. 21 [AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) fitting. An allowance must be made for the depth of eounterbore on counterbored fittings ‘The reference point for gaging or measuring the length of external product threads is the end of the Pipe, 8.4.4 Turns Engagement Method of Gaging. The turns-engagement method of gaglag taper threads with plug and ring pipe thread gages, determines that an adequate number of threads is available at hand engagement, thus avoiding possible complications resulting from gage chamfer and product chamfer See Table 2, col, 7, for the basic number of turns the absence of chamfers (e.g. 4.32 turns for 27 Ipi), the applicable tolerance being plus or minus one turn (or limits 3.32 to 5.32 turns for 27 tpi). ‘9 GAGING OF STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS 9.1 Types of Gages Gages to properly contzol the production of these straight threads should be either straight GO and HL (nternal) and GO and LO (External) goges or the regular American National Standard Taper Pipe ‘Thread gages as indicated below. 8.1.1 Use of Straight and Taper Gages, Straight GO and HII/LO gages should be used for all types of threaded joints where both the external and internal threads are straight. Taper plug gages should he used for the internal threads of all types of mechanical joints where the external thicad is tapered and the internal thread 1s straight. Taper plug gages used for this purpose should be checked periodically by diroct measurement, 9.1.2 Gaging Prossure-tight Joints. Taper thread. gages shall be used to age straight internal pipe threwds forming part of pressuresight joints where the external thread is tapered. 2 ANSIIASME 61.20.1.1985 The plane of the gaging notch on the American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread plug gage shall come flush with the end of the American National Standard Coupling Straight Pipe Thread (NPSC) (Table 4) oF flush with the last thread seratch on the chamfer cone if charnfered with an internal cham. fer diameter in excess of the major diameter of the internal thread (see Fig. 8B). A tolerance of one und ‘one-talf turns large oF stall to gage shall be allowed CAUTION: When using 2 tapered thread plug gage, nonuniformity of gage wear is a particular problem; herelore, taper plug gages used for this application. should be checked by direst measurement of taread orm and size in addition to cheeking against 3 mas- er 9.2 Gage Dimensions ‘The steaight GO and 111 plug gages and the straight GO and LO ring gages used for checking mechanical joint threads, Tables 6 and 7, shall be made to the pitch diameter limits specified in the product (ables in avcordanee with standacd practice for straight thread gages as outlined in ANSE BI2, Gages and Gaging for Unitied Serew Threads. The miniwune major diameter of the GO thread plu. sige shall be equal to the ler of the intemal threw) plus 90 amount equal to 0.7511 (0.649519). unt avajor dinmeter fof the HI thread plug. gage shall be equal to the maximum pitch diameter of the internal ¢hread plus an amount equal to 0.5011 (0.433013) The maximum minor dixmeter of the GO thread ring gage shall be equal 10 the maximum piteh diame {er of the external Uhread minus an amount equal to 0.5081 (0.433013). The minimum minor diameter Of the LO thread ing gage stall be equal to the inini- mum pitch diameter of the external thread minus an amount equal to 0.251 (0.216506?). Sco ANSI BI.2 for further details and tolerances for these straight thread gages. vin pitch diame: @ APPENDIX {This Appendix i nt part of American National Standard, Pipe Taresde, General Purpose (Inch) [ANSI/ASME 61,20, 1-198, aut i ineludes for information purposes only.) ‘Suggested Tr ‘The drill diameters given in Table 1 are the diame- ters of the standard and stock drills which are the closest to the minimum minor diemeters shown in Table 2, col 24. ‘They represent the diameters of the holes which ‘would be cut with a twist drill correctly ground when drilling a material without tearing or flow of metal. This is approximately the condition that exists when a correctly sharpened twist drill is cutting a hole in a homogeneous block of cast iron. When flat drills are used, the width of the cutting edge may have to be adjusted to produce a hole of the required diameter. Drill Diameters for Drilled Hole Sizes for Pipe Threads When nonferrous metals and other similar mate- als are to be dtilled and tapped, it may be found necessary to use a drill of slightly lager or smaller diameter to produce a hole of a size that will make it possible for the tap to cut an acceptable pipe thread with the required thread height It should be understood that this table of twist ‘rill diameter is intended to help only the occasional user of drills in the application of this Standard, When internal pipe threads are produced in larger quantities in 2 particular type of material and with specially designed machinery it may be found to be more advantageous to use a dill ize not given in the table, even one having @ nonstandard diameter. TABLE A1 SUGGESTED TWIST DRILL DIAMETERS (INCHES) FOR DRILLED HOLE SIZES FOR PIPE THREADS ‘Taper Thread Straight Pipe With use of | Without uso of | Thread Reamer Reamer nese? i[f2 3 a 5 elosis] 4 o2sat [ce ozaa! | eos Ye lous | Moe 0328} 0.322! | “Yn oes! % |osao | 2 0422" | he oa3a! | Tas 0.438! % |067s | ths ser! josso | "he asset % |1.050 | Yea sat! 1, [rats | te a.tast Wa |r.660 | 142 1469 i |1.900 | 166 1.703 2 |as7s | 2a 2172 2 [2.75 | 2a 2.578 ths 0.562! | Mea 0.578? *%a 0.103! | 2m ons! 2% 0.906! | oe 0.922" Whe raat | va raset Yee v4s4 | tle 11500 Wate | ve 1750 the 2188 | we 2219 2% 2.609 | Fh 2656 GENERAL NOTE: Tho use of twist erie of the diameters tted wll nat asure completely formed threads over the entire L1 length. Notes: (1) American National Standard twist dil sizes in accordance with ‘ANSI 894.11, applicable to commercial threade only (2) Twise grit alameters for NPSM, NPSL and NPSH thraads may be larger vo su ‘the Increased internal minor diameters extablished for there threads, Refer to Tables 6 ond 7 In thie Standard and “Table 3 in ANSI B2.4, Hose Coupling Serow Threads 23

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