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Pipe Thread Reference

Identify a pipe-thread family using its designation, pitch and form. Reference dimensions assist identification but do not establish mating or sealing compatibility.

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1/2 NPT

Pitch
14 TPI
Reference male diameter
21.14 mm
Thread form
Tapered
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Flank angle
60 °
Family
NPT
Metric pitch
1.814 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, tapered male identification

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18 matching rows · 18 in this subset

Pipe Thread Reference, metric display
ConnectionPitchReference male diameterThread formActions
3/8 BSPT19 TPINot availableTapered
1/8 BSPP28 TPI9.73 mmParallel
1/8 BSPT28 TPI9.73 mmTapered
1/8 NPT27 TPI10.18 mmTapered
1/4 BSPP19 TPI13.16 mmParallel
1/4 BSPT19 TPI13.16 mmTapered
1/4 NPT18 TPI13.54 mmTapered
3/8 BSPP19 TPI16.66 mmParallel
3/8 NPT18 TPI16.98 mmTapered
1/2 BSPP14 TPI20.96 mmParallel
1/2 BSPT14 TPI20.96 mmTapered
1/2 NPT14 TPI21.14 mmTapered
3/4 BSPP14 TPI26.44 mmParallel
3/4 BSPT14 TPI26.44 mmTapered
3/4 NPT14 TPI26.49 mmTapered
1 NPT11.5 TPI33.14 mmTapered
1 BSPP11 TPI33.25 mmParallel
1 BSPT11 TPI33.25 mmTapered

3/8 BSPT

Pitch
19 TPI
Reference male diameter
Not available
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPT
Metric pitch
1.337 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, ISO7/1 tapered male identification

1/8 BSPP

Pitch
28 TPI
Reference male diameter
9.73 mm
Thread form
Parallel
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPP
Metric pitch
0.907 mm
Measurement basis
Pages15–16, ISO228/1 straight male identification

1/8 BSPT

Pitch
28 TPI
Reference male diameter
9.73 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPT
Metric pitch
0.907 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, ISO7/1 tapered male identification

1/8 NPT

Pitch
27 TPI
Reference male diameter
10.18 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
60 °
Family
NPT
Metric pitch
0.941 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, tapered male identification

1/4 BSPP

Pitch
19 TPI
Reference male diameter
13.16 mm
Thread form
Parallel
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPP
Metric pitch
1.337 mm
Measurement basis
Pages15–16, ISO228/1 straight male identification

1/4 BSPT

Pitch
19 TPI
Reference male diameter
13.16 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPT
Metric pitch
1.337 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, ISO7/1 tapered male identification

1/4 NPT

Pitch
18 TPI
Reference male diameter
13.54 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
60 °
Family
NPT
Metric pitch
1.411 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, tapered male identification

3/8 BSPP

Pitch
19 TPI
Reference male diameter
16.66 mm
Thread form
Parallel
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPP
Metric pitch
1.337 mm
Measurement basis
Pages15–16, ISO228/1 straight male identification

3/8 NPT

Pitch
18 TPI
Reference male diameter
16.98 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
60 °
Family
NPT
Metric pitch
1.411 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, tapered male identification

1/2 BSPP

Pitch
14 TPI
Reference male diameter
20.96 mm
Thread form
Parallel
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPP
Metric pitch
1.814 mm
Measurement basis
Pages15–16, ISO228/1 straight male identification

1/2 BSPT

Pitch
14 TPI
Reference male diameter
20.96 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPT
Metric pitch
1.814 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, ISO7/1 tapered male identification

1/2 NPT

Pitch
14 TPI
Reference male diameter
21.14 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
60 °
Family
NPT
Metric pitch
1.814 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, tapered male identification

3/4 BSPP

Pitch
14 TPI
Reference male diameter
26.44 mm
Thread form
Parallel
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPP
Metric pitch
1.814 mm
Measurement basis
Pages15–16, ISO228/1 straight male identification

3/4 BSPT

Pitch
14 TPI
Reference male diameter
26.44 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPT
Metric pitch
1.814 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, ISO7/1 tapered male identification

3/4 NPT

Pitch
14 TPI
Reference male diameter
26.49 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
60 °
Family
NPT
Metric pitch
1.814 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, tapered male identification

1 NPT

Pitch
11.5 TPI
Reference male diameter
33.14 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
60 °
Family
NPT
Metric pitch
2.209 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, tapered male identification

1 BSPP

Pitch
11 TPI
Reference male diameter
33.25 mm
Thread form
Parallel
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPP
Metric pitch
2.309 mm
Measurement basis
Pages15–16, ISO228/1 straight male identification

1 BSPT

Pitch
11 TPI
Reference male diameter
33.25 mm
Thread form
Tapered
More dimensions
Flank angle
55 °
Family
BSPT
Metric pitch
2.309 mm
Measurement basis
Page13, ISO7/1 tapered male identification

How to use this data

Select the nominal designation and family; compare the manufacturer's male identification diameter, TPI and form. Do not use the reference diameter as pipe inside diameter.

  • Nominal pipe size is not measured thread diameter or flow bore.
  • Guide dimensions are identification aids, not inspection limits.

CHECK THE METHOD

Worked example

1/2 NPT: 14 TPI, tapered 60° family, guide reference male diameter 21.14 mm.1/2 BSPT is also 14 TPI but 55° and has a different form.

Common lookup questions

Can I use nominal 1/2 in as a hydraulic bore?

No. Measure or obtain the actual inside diameter for the pipe-flow calculator.

TRACEABLE DATA

Sources, scope & verification

Dataset v1.1.0
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Selected 1/8–1 in male-thread identification examples; reference diameters follow the named guide's measurement basis.

Values are curated product facts or generated scenarios. Paid standards, complete catalogs and source diagrams are not reproduced. A verification date applies to this documented subset.

Swagelok Thread and End Connection Identification Guide ↗

Type D · SWAGELOK · MS-13-77, revision H

Selected dimensional product facts only; no catalog text, diagrams, standard tolerances or full paid-standard tables.

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