Identification sheet

Pipe threads: NPT, BSPP and BSPT

The three pipe-thread families, by trade size. The trade size is neither the thread diameter nor the bore, which is why a 1/4 in pipe thread measures about 13 mm across the threads.

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Pipe threads: NPT, BSPP and BSPT

Sample: the first 6 of 32 rows, in the layout the full sheet prints in.

Sample of Pipe threads: NPT, BSPP and BSPT, showing the first 6 rows.
SizeThreadTPI / pitchBasic major ØMeasured across crestsTube ODWorking pressure
American National Pipe Taper, NPT (ASME B1.20.1) and NPTF dryseal (ASME B1.20.3)
1/16 NPT1/16-27 NPT27 TPI (0.941 mm pitch)7.94 mm / 0.313 inNot publishedNot publishedNot published
1/8 NPT1/8-27 NPT27 TPI (0.941 mm pitch)10.29 mm / 0.405 in9.9 mm to 10.41 mmNot published5,000 psi (345 bar)
1/4 NPT1/4-18 NPT18 TPI (1.411 mm pitch)13.72 mm / 0.54 in13.2 mm to 13.9 mmNot publishedNot published
3/8 NPT3/8-18 NPT18 TPI (1.411 mm pitch)17.15 mm / 0.675 in16.6 mm to 17.3 mmNot publishedNot published
1/2 NPT1/2-14 NPT14 TPI (1.814 mm pitch)21.34 mm / 0.84 in20.6 mm to 21.6 mmNot published3,000 psi (207 bar)
3/4 NPT3/4-14 NPT14 TPI (1.814 mm pitch)26.67 mm / 1.05 in26 mm to 27 mmNot published2,500 psi (172 bar)
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