AOL & AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 - 1983 (REVISION AND REDESIGNATION OF ANS! 82.1—1968) REAFFIRMED 2001 FOR CURRENT COMMITTEE PERSONNEL PLEASE SEE ASME MANUAL AS-11 SPONSORED AND PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ® United Engineering Center 345 East 47th Street New York, N.Y. 10017ANSVASME B1.20.1-1983 25 October 1984 ACCEPTANCE NOTICE ‘This non-Govesnment document was adopted on 25 October 1984 andis approved for use by the Federal Agencies. The indicates 6 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. 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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 standards for Dryseal Pipe Threads, The system of num- bering, to include metric conversions, is as follows: ANSI B1.20.3-1976 Dryseal Pipe Threads (Inch) ANSI BI.20.4-1976 Dryseal Pipe Threads (Metric Translation) ANSI BI_20.5-1978 Gaging for Dryseal Pipe Threads (Inch) In preparation, B1.20.6M Gauging for Dryseal Pipe Threads (Metric Translation) A complete rewrite of the B2.1-1968 standard on Pipe Threads (Except Dryseal) was then undertaken. ‘The system of numbering, to include metric conversions, is 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 BI.20.1 and BI.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 tbe met within the specified tolerances. “The data inthis Stindard supersede those given in ANSI B2.1-1968. The ANSI/ASME BI.20.1 was approved by ASME Standards Committee BI on December 1, 1982 for publication as an official ANSI standard. “The proposed standard was submitted by standards committee BI to the Secretariat and the American Nation] Standards Institute, It was approvod and formally designated as an American National Standard on February 4, 1983.ASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE B1 Standardization and Unification of Screw Threads (The following is the roster of the Committee atthe tie of approval of this Standard) OFFICERS D. 4, Emanucii, Chairman H.W. Etlizon, Vice Chairman CE. Lynch, Secretary COMMITTEE PERSONNEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. G. G. Gerber, McDonell Dovsla, St. Lovie, Missour! H. Borrman, Alternate, Sperry Gyroscope Division, Great Neck, New York [AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE Dallas, J, Sawhill Tubular Division, Sharon, Pennsytvenia [AMERICAN MEASURING TOOL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 1D. Dodge, Penaoyer-Dodge Company, Glendale, California Rr thos atemate, American Measuring Taol Manufecturrs Assocation, Birminghor, Michigan [AMERICAN PIPE FITTINGS ASSOCIATION WC. Facal, Stockharn Valves and Fittings, Birmingham, Alabama DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENTER E. Schwartz, Defense Industrial Supply Center, Phitadelphis ©, §, Checatone, Alternate, Defense Industrai Supply Center, syvania hiladelpia, Pennsytvania ENGINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 1G. A. Russ, Carmmins Engine Company, Columbus, Indians FARM AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE “l. F. Negy, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE .B. Belford, Industral Fartners Institute, Cleveland, Ohio IM. Harti, Betichem Steel Company, Lebanon, Pennsyivania , MeCullough, SPS Technologies Inc. Jenkintown, Pennsylvania ©. McMurray, Russell, Burdsall and Ward In., Mentor, Ohio [A. Telling, Holo-Krome Company, West Hartford, Connecticut | D, Spengler, Alternate, Bethlehem Steel Company, Lebsnon, Pennsytvania ne & MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTING INDUSTRY WC. Farrel, Stockham Valves and Fittings, Birmingham, Alabama METAL CUTTING TOOL INSTITUTE (TAP & DIE DIVISION) IN. , Naw, Union/Butterield, Athol, Messachusetts 'A. B, Shepherd, J, Alterna, Union/Buttertietd, Derby Line, VermontNATIONAL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND FIRE CONTROL ASSOCIATION, INC, 'W, Tots, Grinnell Fire Protection Systems Company, Ine, Providence, Fhode Island RP, Fleming, Alternate, National Automatie Sprinkler end Fire Control Association, Ine, Patterson, New Vork NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 4. L. Griffin, Wheatiand Tube Company, Wheatland, Penney ‘S.-BL Levy, Goneral Electric Compeny, Schenectady, New York FF. Woingruber, Westinghouse Electric Corp, Pitsourgh, Pennsylvania |W, R, Williford, Alternate, National Electra! Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C NATIONAL MACHINE TOOL BUILDERS ASSOCIATION J. Sabatos, The Cloveland Twist Drill Company, Cleveland, Ohio . R. Stoner, i, Teledyne Landis Machine, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania NATIONAL SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION "T, S. Meyer, Fischer Special Manufacturing Company, Cold Spring, Kentucky 1H. A. Eiehstaodt, /ternate, National Screw Machine Products Associetion, Brecksville, Ohio SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS: H.W. Ellison, General Motors Technical Canter, Warren, Michigan SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS , Davidion, Morse/Hemco Corp, Holland, Michigan ‘TUBULAR RIVET AND MACHINE INSTITUTE R. M, Byene, Industry Service Bureaus, Inc, White Pais, New York UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE R. P.. Stawart, Wright-Pattarson AFB, Dayton, Ohio UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ‘4. Crowley, U.S, Army Material Development and Readiness Command, Alexancti, Virginia F. 4. Cla, Waterlet Arcena, Watervit, New York FL, Jones, Alternate, U.S, Army Misile Command, Redttone Arsenal, Alabama UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE , Schwartz, Defense Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphia, Penneylvenis UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 'G. T. Gustafson, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS . T. Appleton, Jeferson, Maszachusetts 1. N. Badgley, Clark Equipment Company, Bartle Creek, Michigan 4. Boshalain, PMC Industeies, Wickliffe, Ohio California ‘A. R. Breed, Mechanical Fasteners and Ascembiy, Lakewood, Ohio Browning, Southern Gage Company, Erin, Tennessee Butovieh, Air Industries Corp., Garden Grow, California S. Chamerda, The Johnson Gage Company, Bloomfield, Connecticut F. Cramer, Des Moines, Weehington F, Dickson, Reed Rolled Threed Die Compeny, Holden, Massachusetts B, Donahue, Xerox Corp., Webster, New York Ww. 4 6. ' Drescher, Lancaster, Pennsylvania J. Emanuali, Gresnfiid Tap and Die, Greenfok, Mossachusote . Etiekaon, Colt Industries, Sterling Die Operation, West Hartford, Connecticut I. Kanter, The Hanson-Whitney Company, Hertford, Connecticut W. Lamport, The Van Keuren Company, Wetertown, Mascachueats RR. Machel Je, Xerox Corp, Rochener, New York , Mattrson, Vlotervier, New York E, Marzara, Geometric Tool, New Haven, Connecticut 6G. Musnchinger, Westerly, Rhode Island BPP BPO OMBEL ADEz> BS Schuster, HiShear Cor., Torrance, California AG, Stang, Boyds, Marylanc LL. Strang, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Poori,ttinois TA. F,Thibodeay, Swanson Too! Manufacturing, Ine, West Hartford, Connecticut 4 Turton, The Bendix Corp., Greenfield, Massachusetts PERSONNEL OF SUBCOMMITTEE B1.20 ~ PIPE THREADS 1. N. Badgley, Chairman, Cark Equipment Company, Battle Creek, Michigan M.A. Keaton, Vice-Choirman, Generst Motore Technical Center, Warten, Michigan 11. 8. Hinske, Secretary, Parker Hannifin Corp, Worcester, Mosibehusots ©. Banks, Navel Sea System Command, Washington, D.C. IM. Bibeae, Jamosbury Corp., Worcester, Massachuseris i. J. Browning, Southera Gogo Company, Erin, Tennessee D. Cadieux, THW/Greenfietd Top & Die Division, Greenfield, Massachusatts JA. Casner, Hyaiil Technology Center, Houston, Texas W. 0. Clinedinet, Belleair, Florida W. i. Cochran, J&L Steel Corp, Aliavipos, Pennsvivanis F. Dallas, J, Sanit Tubvlar Division, Cyclops Corporation, Sheron, Pennsyivania 1D. Davidson, Morse/Hemco Corp, Holland, Michigen 1. Dodge, Pannoyer-Dodge Company, Glendale, Califoraio Wc. Farrell, dr Stocknam Vales & Fitings, Birmingham, Alabams LS. Feldheim, The Weathorhead Company, Cleveland, Obio A.C. Flanders, Picome Industries, Ine, Mactin Ferry, Ohio W. A. Franz, U.S, Ste! Corp, Pittsburgh, Penneylvania 4.0. We. F Fe Fl Goldberg, Allied Tube & Condult Corp, Harvey, Minois Hay, The Pipe Mechinery Company, Wickitte, Ohio Kanter, The Hanson Whitney Company, Hertford, Connecticut . K. Otten, Whesting Machine Products Company, Wheeling, West Virpinis R. S, Piotrowski, Mack Trucks, Inc. Allentown, Pennsylvania G. Russ, Cummins Engine Company, Inc., Columbus, Indiana A.D. Shepherd, dr, Litton Union/Buttertieé, Derby Line, Vermont ‘A. G. Strang, Boyds, Marylond J Turton, The Bendix Corp, Inc, Greenfield, MassachusettsCONTENTS Foreword q eee ‘Standards Committee Roster epee 1. Introduetion 1 LA Scope Soest eee 1 1.2 Thread Designations... 02.022. eec cess eee eeeeteeteeeeeeeeee TD [3 Sealing i pies esteteietsiey aes eta roles 1 1 ’ 14 Inspection 1S Appendix . 1.6 Related Standard 2 American National Standard Pipe Thread Form 21 Thread Form . 2 Angle of Thread . . 7 23. Truncation and Thread Height 4 4 4 4 3. Specification for General Purpose Taper Pipe Threads, NPT 4 3.1 Taper Pipe Threads... .. 7 i 4 3.2 Tolerances oy 9 9 9 9 9 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 eee et a 6.1 Straight Pipe Threads : : 1B 6.2. Free-Fitting Mechanical Joints for Fixtures, NPSM . .- ced) 63 Loose-Fitting Mechanical Joints With Locknuts, NPSL... Seca 64 Loose-Fitting Mechanical Joints for Hose Coupling, NPSH : + 16 7 Gages and Gage Tolerances for American National Standard Pipe Threads 16 TA Design of Gages 00... 0 eG: 72. Classes of Gages : : Eee EG 73. Gage Tolerances ee 18 B 74 Relation of Lead and Angle Deviations to Pitch Diameter Tolerances of Gages... 00+ 00+ : Hee een8 Gaging of Taper Pipe Threads... . 8.1 Gaging External Taper Threads 82 Gaging Internal Taper Threads 83 Gaging Practice ..... 8. Gaging Chomfered, 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 and Ring Gages, 5 Suggested Form of Gage Thread - 6 Gaping Extemal Taper Threads With Ring Gage fae 7 Gaging Internal Taper Threads... 0606s eevee evecare 8 Gaging of Chamfered Threads... Tables 1 Limits on Crest and Root Truncation of American National Standard External and Internal Taper Pipe Threads, NPT Bsc Dimensions of American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread, NPT . Tolerances on Taper, Lead, and Angle of Pipe Threads, NPT Dimensions, Intoral Straight Threads in Pipe Coupling, NPSC Dimensions of External and Internal Taper Pipe Theead for Railing Joins, NPTR Dimensions of External and Internal Straight Pipe Threads for Fixtures, NPSM Dimensions, External and Internal Straight Pipe Thread for Locknut Connections, NPSL. 8 Basic Dimensions of Threaded Plug and Ring Gags for National Ametean National Standard Taper Pipe Threads, NPT : 4 Teleranes fr American National Standard Working Taper Pipe Thread Plug and Ring Gages, NPT... a a 10 Diameter Egutalent of Deviation in Half Included Angle of Thread fr Tools and Gages ...-- ++ 11 Diameter Equivalent of Deviation in Lead for Tools and Gages ‘Appendix. 18 218 18 18 8 2 2 19 .BANSU/ASME 81.20.1988 [AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD. PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Scope ‘This American National Standard covers dimen- sions and geging of pipe threads for general purpose applications. 1.2 Thread Designations 41.2.1 The types of pipe threads included in this Standard are 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 4.2.2 Each of these letters in the symbols has a definite significance as follows: lational (American) Standard C = Coupling S = Straight M = Mechanical L Knut Hose Coupling R = Railing Fittings ‘Where it is necessary to use decimal notation for the size designation (as when inserting such ina computer or cleo: tonic 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, itis intended that taper pipe threads conforming to this Standard be made up wrench-tight with sealant. To prevent galling on certain piping materials such as stainless steels, the sealant usually containsa lubricant. 1.3.2 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 BI.20.4 (Metric Translation). 1.4 Inspection ‘A gaging method and tolerances are prescribed in this Standard to effect a functional inspection of the handtight Ly 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 Appendix 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 mensions are given in ANSI B1.7, Nomenclature, Definitions and Letter Symbols for Screw Threads.ANSI/ASME 81.20.1-1983, AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANOARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) erooe Josooo. ro Jexov| ‘0001"0 ‘ov0070 |ezoo'o £3000 156900 ze000 | r900°0 98000 wics00 sto0ro 6x00 prevoro lscoo| 0 | s6rco'o | es6z0'0 3 u2ee Bea L. oven | fanavcas [moe | annem m ‘ampere moe 7 a a ms 10 04010H Jo wapina ween () wonroumg hen :4dN ‘SGV3UHL did U3dV.L TWNYALNI ONY TWNHALXa QUVONVLS TVNOILYN NVOIUAWY 4O NOLLVONNYL LOOM GNY 48389 NO SLIWIT | 3784 Ms[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE [INCH GENERAL NOTE: ‘When threaded joints are mads up wrench-tight with lareant or sealer, iis intended tht the Hanks shall bein contac, ANSHASME 81,20.1-198% Internal Thread tho Interference FIG. 2. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD TAPER PIPE THREADS FOR PRESSURE-TIGHT JOINTS, NPT 2 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREAD FORM 2.1 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. 2.2. Angle of Thread The angle between the sides of the thread is 60 deg 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 866025p = 0,866025/n 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. ‘= 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 crest and root of these pipe threads will be found in Table 1. The crests and roots of the ex: ternal and internal threads may be truncated either parallel to the pitch lin 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 ‘9.1. Taper Pipe Threads ‘Threads made in accordance with these specifica tions consist of an external taper and an internal taper thread, to form the normal type of joint having general application on pipe and fittings, See F's. 2. [NET 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) Normal weeneh makeup Lp -L5 T Plane of narmat ‘wrench take-up Reterence plane 20-0 Plane of nandtioht £3 £0 fy Mees KM GQ ANSW/ASME B1.20.1-1983 Plane of effective Threed Tsagth ‘thread fength Plane of vanish point KK & £5 aD FIG.3 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD ‘TAPER PIPE THREAD NOTATION Sealing is affected by out-of-roundness which is possible between the wrench-tight mated parts in final assembly. This will vary depending on the method for producing the thread in conjunction with the elasticity andjor ductility of the mating parts and the resultant conformance at fina 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 epplicable to American National ‘Standard Taper Pipe Threads is shown in Fig, 3. 3.12 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 same final aging requirements must be satisfied for plated and ‘nplated 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 oF threads engagement) before plating followed by the words BEFORE PLATING. These should bo followed by the standard gage limits (tums or threads engage- ment) afer 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 Diameter of Thread. The basic pitch diame- tets of the taper thread are determined by the follow- ing formulas? based on the outside dismeter of the pipe and the pitch of the thread: D-(0.05D+1.1) 1/n D~(0.0SD+1.1)p E, +0.0625L, rutside diameter of pipe itch diameter of thread at end of pipe or small end of external thread pitch diameter of thread at the gaging notch ‘or large end of internal thread .ormal engagement by hand between exter- ral and internal threads n= threads per inch, Thor te Yp2? and Welt snes 6, aprox. 8m - @0sD[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSH/ASME 81.20.1-1983 Li v vanish threads ‘due to chamfer onde) Taper of thread Vi 16 measured on diameter Z a, Pitch ine: TABLE2 BASIC DIMENSIONS OF AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD TAPER PIPE THREAD, NPT! Pitch ndvight Engagement Effective Tires, Extern Nominat | 0.0.0f itch ot [ot Beniing {Langu und Lar Uc Pipe Pipe Thraads/in, Thread | of External aol Die? | |-_—t Vt) | iam. Size 10} o (| Thread (Eo) | inch [ Threads | (Es) inch | Thveods | (Ex) 1 2 2 . 5 é 7 3 * 0 " he 0.3125 a 0.03704] 0.27118 | 0.160 432 0.28118 | 0.2611 7.08 0.28750 f 0,405 a 0.03704 | 0.36351 | 0.1615 436 0.37360 | 0.2639 ma 0.38000, 4 osao | 18 0.08536| 047739 | 0.2278) 410 | 049163 | o4ors | 7.23 | 0.50250 ois | 18 ossse| asiz01 | 0290 | 432 | 062701 | oaove | 734 | 0.63750 | ow] ow ooras| o7sse3 | 0320 | 44s | 0.77843 | oszs7 | 747 | o79179 1050 | 14 ooras| ogeres | 0339 | 47s | ones? | osas7 | 764 | 100179 1 vais | os aos6ss| 121363 | o400 | 460 | 123863 | ossre | 78s | 1.25630 1% | ves | m3 ossss| issits | o4z0 | ax | tsass8 | o7oss | 813 | 1.60130 ve} 500 | os .osss6| 179609 | o420 | 483 | 1az2se | 723s | 9.32 | 184130 2 zars | Ws ‘.ossse | 226902 | 0436 | Sor | 22gerr | 0736s | 8:70 | 2.31630 mm | 2a | 8 0.12500} 271953 | 0682 | sas | 26a | sass | 910 | 2.79062 i 3 as00 | 8 o.12500| 334062 | ores | 613 | 3.38850 | 12000} 360 | nsez ath 4.000 8 0.12500} 3.83750 | 0.824 657 3.88881 | 1.2500 10.00 3.91562 4 4500 | 8 siasco| 43338 | ose | 675 | 438712 | 13000 | oso | ¢ise2 5 ss | 8 012500| 339073 | o937 | 150 | 5.44929 | 1406s] tas | s.e7se2 ‘ sos | 8 12500] eaacoo | oss | 76 | ososor | isras | i210 | s.saosa 5 ss | 8 fonasoo | sassse | toss | 850 | 8.50003 | 17125 | 13.70 | Bsdo62 0 wo750 ) 8 032500 | osass1 | 1210 | 968 | 1052056 | 19250] 1540 | 0.66562 2 y27s0 | 8 o2500| 1253281 | 1360 | tose | r26r7er | 21250 | 17.00 | 12.66862 1400, | 1400 | 8 0.12500] 1377500 | 1362 | 1250 | 1387262 | 22500 | 1800 | 1381562 10.0, | 15000 | 8 o1as00| 1376280 | tsi2 | 1450 | 1587575 | 24500 | 19.60 | 1s.91562 io. | 18000 | 8 o.2s0¢ | 1775000 | 2000 | 1600 | 1787500 | 26500 | 21.20 | 7.91562 weep: | tocco | a | cras00| 9773250 | 212s | 17.00 | 1987031 | 22500 | 2280 | 1991562 2400. | 26000 | 8 012500] 2371280 | 2378 | 19.00 | 2586094 | 32500 | 2600 | 2591562 U0) The bet dimensions of the American National Standard Taper Pipe Threed are given in inches to four oF five decimal places. While this Taotes sgrestr cegree of preciion then is ordinarily attained, these dimensions are the bass of gage dimensions and are so expressed forthe purnose of eliminating errors in computations. {2) iso length of thin ring gage and langth from gaging notch to small end of plus goat (3) Also pitch iareter at gaging notch (handtight plane. (4) luo length of plug ga.[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE [INCH ‘ANISI/ASME B1,20.1-1989 s a e ¢ pena Y PEED] ean Y Tope of res Hy YY, paras, (5 ¢ ee WTC MAAK AAR OR GRA CE YKEKAG MOAR ATG AREY IAN N run AGG GGG AG. : ! 4 I, ‘TABLE 2 BASIC DIMENSIONS OF AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD TAPER PIPE THREAD, NPT! (CONT'D) Length, La Plane | vie angth for vera oeninal Complete Bost meee rman aku mF" | ana rad | Lom | Name Om iy ier io Sorin) ser read a | er - meer te Tae ea eee one oa cae [im [twas] Wa | ice | eer |" floaetai | rete Tele else [ete ls pe lalla p= pos The [orois | 273 | oan] 3 | 0.26424 [028s | 3.47 | 0.3696 | 0.1870 | 02287 [0.02963 | o.ooz3 | 0.2416 % oro} 276 | on] 3 0.35656 |0.1285 | 3.47 | 0.3924 | 0.1898 | 0.37537 | 0.02963 | 0.00231 0.3339 oar | 323 | orser] x | 0.06697 foug2s | 3.7 | 05946 | 0.2907 | 0.49556 |o.0sses | 0.00347 | 0.4329 ) —-H forsrs | 202 | on667] 3 | o60i60 01928 | 3.47 | coos | 0.2967 | 0.63056 | o.csaae | o.0sar | 0.5676 Ye jo.28 2.99 | 0.2143) 3 0.74504 |0.2478 | 3.47 | 0.7815 | 0.3909 | 0.78286 | 0.05714 | 0.00446 0.7013 I ledoer | 285/023] 3 | o35ies ozs | 35 | Gross | Gaon | agen Jonsrie | coosee | oatas 1 Jagea | 22s | oaem! > | isis loam| sar | asees| acces | 124s [oosesr | cooses | tat 1s (0.2868 | 3.30 | 0.2609) 3 154083 [0.3017 | 3.47 | 1.0085 | 0.5329} 1.59043 | 0.06957 | 0.00543 1.9875, Wh 0.3035 | 349 | 0.2609] 3 1.77978 |0.3017 | 3.47 | 1.0252 | 0.5496 | 1.83043 | 0.06987 | 0.00543 1.7265 YP [E35] 3 | oFses| 3 | auzar lor | Sar | Noma | ose | 23eee |oensr | oases | 2aoes 2% }ossss | 364 | 02500) 2 | 2.70391 Joas97} 347 | 1.s712| oxers | 277500 0.100000} ers: | 2.6195 ge [ose | 2at | Odsuo| 2 | Sansoolnessy | Sar | rons | Gs | Saco [oem oors: | Saeoe 3% |04290| 3.43 | 0.2500) 2 3.82188 |0.4337 | 3.47 | 1.5837 | 1.0000 | 3.90000 | 0.100000) 0.00781 4375 ge Yeateg | 282 | Seco] 2 | 2Stess loss; | 37 | 18557 | Sono] team [etocoml aust | ee €. (O88 | 2b | 03s) 3] Sabb [oteer | 4 | Sieh] 285] $8860 fetooma| comer | Seer yf tebe | fs ]Odseo] 2. | Sermerfoeasy | 7 | 2082] 2S) S520 [etonwa] cower | esse -) xo Jotiso | $22 | 02800] 2 | 10182969 0.4337 | 347 | 2.3587 | 1.6750 |10-65000 | 0.100000] 00781 | 10.4453 1h fodesn | S72 | Odsea] 3 |12St5e [other | 36 | 255a0 | tates tzesoo [etoooo] ooorsr | tease iso0ostao | s30 | oaso0| 2 |rarssoe oss | 247 | 2a0a1 | 20000 frase loncome] acorsr | 136750 1eS0) e882 | $45 | Gf00| 3 |iSsezuelosase | Sa | Zasar | Hoo ftssunee [oconece) eanran | s.cas 180 Se | fas |Sdsuel 2 |inzboe|assss | saz | Soca | Zaeo0 [tesco foswomce| scorer | tnes00 woe oczss | Foo | oaseo| 2 | osasee fossa? | aa7 | sessr| Samo |2ss000 ectomna| toons | 23et2s (5) The lenath Lg trom the end of the pipe determines the plane beyond which the vivead form is incomplete atthe crest. The next two threads re complete atthe root. At this plane the cone formed by the crests ofthe three intersects the cylinder forming the external surface of the pipe. Lg" Lz = 2n (6) Given as information for use in sleting top ei, (See Appondt (7) Miltary Speciieation MIL-P-7106 gives the wrench makeup as three thd for szee 3 and smaller. The Es dimensions area follons B Nominal pipe size 2% 69609 ane size 3 = 3.31719; sizes 2 ond smaller same as above, co. 16, (8) Relerence dimension.AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSIIASME 81.20.1-1983 TABLE 3 TOLERANCES ON TAPER, LEAD, AND ANGLE OF PIPE THREADS, NPT Tolerances Taper on Plich Line | Leod in Length | 60 deo. Ansle Nominal (3/4 inst) of Effective | of Threads, Pive | Threadsfin. | “Threads ogrene Size wo Maximus | Minium Q « 1 2 8 4 8 6 he, ie n oh -he 0.003 ah Ye, 3s 18 oth 0.003 2 Ye, “ +h e.co3 2 114, 1,2) nS ot 0.003" i% 24 and acter 8 oh 0.003" Me GENERAL NOTE: far tolerances on depth of thread saa Table 1, and for tolerances on functional sie, #08 3.2.1 NOTE: The tolerance on lead shall be +0,003 infin, on any size threaded to an effective thread length crestor than 1 i, TABLE 4 DIMENSIONS, INTERNAL STRAIGHT THREADS IN PIPE COUPLING, NPSC {Pressure-tight Joints With Lubricant or Sealant) ‘Nomina! op. Pige ‘of ipe | Threads/n, | Minor Diameter, suo or ‘Minima 1 2 3 4 0.405 2 0.340 03701 0377 osao 16 0442 0.864 0.4968. 067s 18 os7 vert 0.6322 0.840 “4 ons 027 0.7851 1050 “ 0.925 0.9822 0.9956 1 131s ns 1st 1.2305 1.2468 ie 1.660 ws 11505, Vs182 15913 vh 1900 re 1745 rane 118305 2 2315 ns 2219 2.2881 23044 2h 2475 8 2.4650 2.7508 29739 3 3.300 8 3277 3.3768 3.4002 ah 4.000 a 3777 3771 3.9005 4 4500 8 4275 43754 43988 NOTE: {1) Attention is ealed to the fact that the actual pitch diameter of the straight tapped hole will be tightly smalir than the value given when goged with 8 teperolva geoe as specitied in 9.4.2,oo AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) 3.1.6 Length of Thread. The basic length of the effective extemal taper thread L, is determined by the following formula based on the outside diameter of the pipe and the pitch of the threa L, = (0.80D +68) Ifn = (80D +6.8)p where D = outside diameter of pipe m= threads per inch formula determines directly the length of effective thread which includes two usable threads lightly incomplete at the crest. 3.1.7 Engagement Botwoen External and Internal Taper Threads. The normal length of engagement 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, Jonger thread engagement is used, in which case the pitch diameter (dimension &; , Table 2) is maintained and the pitch diameter Eo at the end of the pipe is proportionately smaller ‘3.1.8 Basic 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 limits of the thread elements of taps, dies, and thread chasers. 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, it is intended that plug and ring ‘gage practices as established in this Standard be used ANSU/ASME 81,70.1-1983 in conjunction with tooling control of thread ele- ments, eg., taps and dies, to provide satisfactory conttol 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 ring 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 to form pressuretght 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 aceordance 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 oneshalf turns large or small of the stan- ard taper pipe thread. The major and minor di- ameters vary with the pitch diameter, as the Ameri- ccan National Standard Pipe Thread form is main- tained within the truncation tolerances shown in Table 1 5 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 extemal and internal taper threads. ‘The external thread is basically the same as the American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread, except that itis shortened to permit the use of theAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD ANSI/ASME B1.20.1.1883 PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ves am sy.6u0) peas *ALENPLI $5 PUB BNEA BUR 10 Ai 100 uonenpiepueis siasmisejnueyy eur Ag pEdoIEnAD soul oro wo | wy | ao | © | ceo] ore ors + [ooso | sss [ooor 0] cos? so | sor | aco | & | stro] 00 cvs | oso] + foora| seve co's to | ere | aco | | sico] ose oss | cov] + Jaoso | siuce cos to | ocx | sco | ¢ | sico| ove ors | avo] + Jooso sire evo | orz | ozo | ¢ | sso] ove ors | ase] ¢ fisco siz tro | cet | seo | € | wszo| eee zs | ero] & [isco cet feo | ami | aco | | isco) evs irs | ero] € fisco os ceo | met | ero | ye | tivo) see ser | eero| & [isco sie seo | wor | eco | yz | sero] sve forse] wy | cco) © [rice oxo So | seo | sro | Ge | sero] aos [ooro| ory | oceo| © [rico oreo a pe fs fe |ei>els|e|el.|. z[e [era Gown wena] ow [eprom | wpm) ws io | on or on oa | ie q pron feted seam 08 so saan ie 7 sor ses [ang sonra ome | eves (amor jeoeyoayy) {HLAN 'SLWIOP ONITIVE WOd SGVEUHL adld U3dVL TVNYALNI ONY TWNLILX3 4O SNOISNAWIG $ 378VL 2500 peas “pus a ve pavowoys 51 pebsys adie aden lepueis |SNY Lunowe mous seu patIOG 10[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSW/ASME 81.20.1-1983 a" External Thread Internet Thread TABLE 6 DIMENSIONS OF EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS FOR FIXTURES, NPSM (Froe Fitting Mechanical Joints) a External Thread, Cas 2A Nom.) Sct | treads | attow: a ar] tt, | Tate | Allow [jor Otsmair | Ph Outer Ste | or Winimar | Moxon | Minima afp?] 3 4 7 3 % | oas| a7 | coos! oasr | o3s0 | oavzs | oes» | oss | oss | oarae | oan Ye | oss} 1s | ooo | asze | osi7 | oasos | ouasy | oace | oti | ouse | ass he | ours] ie | coors | oer | o6s3 | osase | oer | ooo agar | O5329 fe Josio| ie | ooos | oss | oss | erres | orne| ora | os | ores | ores Hl Yose| t¢ | ooore | oss | voz | oasis | osazo | ogse | oat | ogee | oasse 1, | sas] ts | coor | ras] ras | nase | nzsir] i201 | sai | t2se6 | 122 WY} 660) 11s | coos | rss | rea | sete | isis6 | ise | rss | tsaae | 13912 th | v900| is | ooo} tar | vs6s | ia20s | vets | 19es | 1994 | viezas | 13300 2 | 23s] 115 | ooo | assy | 2332 | azoea | aizsea | 2259 | 226 | ase | 23040 ae | 2.875 8 0.0022 | 2.841 2.826 2.7600 2.7526 .708 2727 2.1622 2.1720 3 | 3500] & | oooas| sacr | aasz | Saeez | Sa7e6 | a3 | sass | sases | 33980 3h | 4.000) 0.0023 | 3.968 3.983 3.8865 3.8788 | 3.835 3.848 3.8886 3.8988 a” | S300] | oor | eace | cast | aaeas carn | agss | asus | aan | eaert 5 | Sse] 8 | oooze | sae | Saiz | Seas | Sasso] Sass | Suor | saasa | sasce [ess] s | ooo | sses | 6370 éaass | asz_| aes | e060 | estes GENERAL NOTES: {a} NPSM thresds are of Unified sere thread form to Classes :\/28 tolerancas, having the eminimum pitch diameter ofthe interna thread basic and equal to Ey of NPT threads. () The minor diameters of externa! theeads orc major diameters of intemal threads and commercial ground straight pipe tps. ‘The major diameter of tho external thread has been calculated on the basic of truncation of 0.10826, and the minor diameter of the Inernel thread hae beon calculated on tho bacie ofa truncation of 0.2165tp, to provide no interferance a crest and root when product i ‘ged with goges made in accordance with 9.2. notes (9) Column 11 i te same as the pit clameter atthe large end of internat thread, Ey, Basic. (See Table 2, col. 8.) 1 thote os produced by commercial straight pipe dias[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Pipe THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) Fanailaaans bio ees. Standare fitting with ter thread 7 s = ‘Taper pipe threes Ss Leck Tank floor or wait WY Y)) RS V SAX SS Straight lockrut ‘threee Lockout TABLE7 DIMENSIONS, EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STRAIGHT PIPE THREAD FOR LOCKNUT CONNECTIONS, NPSL (Loose Fitting Mechanical Joints) Teenal Thre on. Se Nomina! | of Minion Pine Pipe | Threadsy | Major |__Pitsh Diameter Minor oe Ske o inch | Diameter [Maximum | Minimum | Diamator [Minimum | Maximum 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Ys aos | a 0409 | 0380s | 0.362 | 03863 | 0.3898 6 oss | a osat oases | 0470 | 05073 | 05125 os7s | 18 ors osas7 | 0.607 | oseee | 0.5496 y oso | 4 esse | 0796 | 0753 | o.g008 | 0.8075 he nso | 14 10s roo | 086s | ror2 | 10179 1 ras | ons | v3i8 vasza | 1208 | 1268 | 12739 Ws reso | ons | Less vssr0 | 153 | tst0s | vsra7 TR 1.900 ns 1.902 | 1.8360 1.792 1849s | 1.8575 2 aars | ws | 2376 23009 | 2265 | 23234 | 23305 ae 2875 8 2877 areit | ams | 2a012 | 28229 5, 3.300 8 33303, saosi | 334¢ | 3.4776 | 3.4393 ah 4.000 s 4,003 3.9086 384s. 39779 | 3.9396 4 4500 5 4502 4aoe7 | 4343 | 4en62 | 44379 5 5.563 8 5.564 sasse | sos | s.asse | 5.5001 6 6.525 8 6.520, 6525s | 66x | 6saso | 6.5567 8 8.525 5 8515 asise | 846 | 5391 | 35508 10 10750 8 10.735 wosaos | 10.577 | 10.6600 | 10.6717 2 12.750 8 12.732 rears | 12574 | 12.6569 | 12.6686 Nore: (G1) NPSL threads are standord pipe thread foc where the pitch diameters of the external teas oe Fixed et 2.5 ond 4 urns larger than basic E, and where the pitch diameters of the inernal threads ae feed at 8 and 68 tues larger than basic £1, thus providing an allowance equivalent to one turn of the standard taper pipe thread, ‘As the American National Standard Steaight Pipe Thread form of thread is produced by 4 single too, the mar and the minor diameters of the intarel thread and the minor diameter of the oxternal thread are presumed to vary with ‘tha piteh dlametor. The mejor diametor ofthe external thread is ussally determined by tho diameter of the pipe, Those theoretial diameters result from adding the depth of the truncated thread (0.686025 X p) to the maximurh pitch ‘lamoters in co. 8, and i should be understood that commercial pipe will not always have these maximum major lamaters, ‘The locknurt thread is eetablthed on the bess of rotcining the greatest possible amount of metal thickness between ‘the bottom of the thresd and the inside of the pips. {order that a locknat may fit loosely on the exterelly threaded part, an allonsnce equa to the increase in pitch ameter per turn is provided, with 2 tolerance of 1.5 turns for both external and interna vires, n) AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) larger end of the pipe thread. See Table 5. The div 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: 1/2-14NPTR 5.1.2 Form of Thread. The form of the thread is the same as the form of the American National ‘Standard Taper Pipe Thread 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 turns small 6 SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS FOR MECHANICAL JOINTS; NNPSM, NPSL, NPSH 6.1 Straight Pipe Threads In addition to pressure-ight pipe joints, for which taper external threads and cither taper or straight internal threads are used, there are mechanical joints where straight pipe threads are used to advantage on both external and intemal threads. Three of these straight pipe thread joints are covered by this Stan. dard, all of which ate based on the pitch diameter of the American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread at the gaging notch (dimension £ of Table 2) but have various truneations 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. (6) loose-fitting mechanical joints with lock nuts, Table 7, both external and internal, NPSL. (©) lovse-ftting 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: ANSYASME 81.20,1-1983 1/8 -27 NPSM 1/8 -27 NPSL 1-115 NPSH 6.1.2 Pitch and Flank Angle, The pitch and flank angle are the same as the corresponding dimensions of the taper pipe thread described in Seetion 3. 6.1.3 Diameter of Throad. The basic pitch diame- ter for both the external and internal straight pipe threads is equal to the pitch diameter of the Ameri can National Standard Taper Pipe Thread at the gaging notch (dimension F', 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 Fetures, NPSM Pipe is often used for special applications where there are no internal pressures. Where straight thread joints are required for mechanical assemblies, straight Pipe threads are often found more suited or con: venient ‘The dimensions of these threads, as given in Table 6, are for pipe thread 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 thiead 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 a water supply tank. Gaging information for these threads is given in Section 7.[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSH/ASME B1.20.1-1969 Nore: ‘The itstration shows standard design for sizes 2 inch end smaller. Leger sites ar of slightly different designs. Pros ae Ol] wes measured 09| Someter FIG.4 NPT STANDARD TAPER PIPETHREAD —_—FIG.6 GAGING EXTERNAL TAPER THREADS PLUG AND RING GAGES WITH RING GAGE ee (One turn large On wen sat Roots sar tor optional) Crests truncated per 7.1.4 Roots must clear 0.03819 Not Basie Size Max, Size Min, Size FIG.5 SUGGESTED FORMOF GAGE THREAD —_—FIG.7 GAGING INTERNAL TAPER THREADS.a tooAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) 6.4 Loose-Fitting Mechanical Joints for Hose Couplings, NPSH Hose coupling joints are ordinarily made with suaight internal and extemal loositting threads ‘There are several standards of hose threads having various dametes and pitches, one of whichis based ‘on the American National Standard Pipe Thread. By the use ofthis thread eres, tis posse to join small ‘hose couplings in sizes 4 to 4, inclusive, to ends of standard. pipe having American National Standard External Pipe Thread, using a gaet total the oi. For dimensions and tolerances, ee 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 2 functional check and are of the standard type as described below. Gages should con- form to the designs recommended in ANSI Standard BAT.1, Gage Blanks, TAA Standard Type Gages. A set of standard or basic type gages consists ofa taper-threaded plug gage and a taperthroaded ring gage. See Figs. 4 and 5. The plug gages are made to dimensions given in Table 8 with 2 gaging notch located a distance Ly from the small end. The L, ring gage has a length equal to dimension L,, The roots of the threads on these gages shall clear 0.0381p width. A sharp V or under: ccut 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 and 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 fullform profile in order to avoid possible seating error from bent or malformed feathered edge. 7.1.2 Marking of Gages. Each gage shall be marked $0 % to indicate clearly the nominal size of pipe, ANSI/ASME 81,20.1-1983 threads per inch, and the proper thread series designa- tion asgiven in the respective section of this Standard 7.2 Classes of Gages Gages of the following types may be used to com- pletely cover gage requirements: (a) master gages used to check working gages. (0) working gages used to check threads during manufacture and for conformance inspection. 7.24 Master Gages. The set of master gages con- sists of an Li taper threaded plug gage and an Li taper threaded ring gage (see Figs. 4 and 5). The plug. ‘gage is made to dimensions specified in Table 8. It is constructed of hardened steel with a geging notch located a distance Ly (Table 2) from the small end. ‘The ring gage 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 V. The crests of the plug and ring gage are truncated 0.100p. The set of master 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 (, plug and L ring) can be expected to mate with each other wil the tolerance specified. There are many characteristics, or deviations in gage elements that may combine to cause a significant standoff difference between raster gages which are not specifically matched. 7.22 Working Gages. Each set of working gages consists of an Z. taper threaded plug gage and an L, taper threaded ting gage and is used for checking the product. These gages are made of hardened steel or equivalent material to 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 ofthe thread It is to be noted that these goges 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 cheek for the general run of product, When it is deemed necessary to determineAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD ANSI/ASME 81.20.1-1985 PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ve sais 6s 40 Jo sonewserp soujw aus puE HEB Bnxd aus Jo sURIAWHID JOfew CULE: L¥E ISNY UI WORE suOsUDLA 02 WIO}UOD [fe EHUD “1-12 v1 page suopeouna axa uodn poe tacooe | escccez| sceewec | cosieez] rooover | osticec [svvovec | sivestc| susexec] onsero | 8 | ooo] -o' iscove | socscies | scrssvot | zaste'st | teous'st | osverst Jeeves: | csesesi | suoze'si | onstio | 8 | aoo'ae| “a isvoo'e | sciscii| sessg-ct | zosieut | oosue't | onset |saeescs | szese't |sveeset | oosero | 8 | ooo] -ax evo | oszec'st | szecset | castes | scsurst | oscscst |aens6'st | ooese'st | susrs'si | onstro | 8 | ooo'at| “a sseoa | ueseret|scteret | tostec | zcieet | ooscees/eveeet | ssssees | seanrst | opsere | =| covet sco | osveszi | osereci | zosoozs | revises | sezestt Jessrezt | covocct| cosis'et a | ose tauo0%@ | sovesot | sozaro1 | zasopo1 | reozo'o1 | seses‘ot Jeasre‘ot | tt0co | esecooL 3 | oscar tssoao | evaiv's | reosee | coorss |eoonse | esecrs |evezes | eztese s |e} 2 tsov0 | eveers | reco | za0rs9 | c6sos9 | cosrrs |secce9 | zeeas9 s | soo] 9 uxeo | isso90 | vosse's |arsor’s | cosurs | ocerr's | ezoce's |esiss's | sszes's onscro ess| 5 preo | taco00 | wseoe'> |atisce | costry | cisaes | seveey [sessr's | seoct'r ooszt'0 ose | + ee | isvo0% | assose |szrsce | zostee | tesexe | osces'e |ssssce | cocue'e ooszt'o ooor | ye sero | iso00 | sesoee |uessve | zosure |oseece | zsoret |esvere | sutcre ooszt'0 ose |e zav0 | ts1000 | tess | szveoe | eooert |oizece | eseiee jseccez | issvec ooszt'0 svt | ft sero | evsooo | sesece [sitive | ocsiee | uzsore | coesee |zevuez | atvsez | essex | seoev0 set | ot aro | evsoo0 Lisect | ceiver [recess | eoseet | zzése1 | scoeet | oorse1 | se900 oot | yt azro | ceso00 cewost faceast | eiesst |ecesor | ocuver |rosiot | 969800 ooo | oft oro | cxsoo'o sesset feosert | soeiet |ecrien | vssert | steer | se9800 siet | ceco | svv000 | szise0 stio0t | ssse60 | aocgeo |2ecro | syseon |scsior | crise | v1 | osor | azeo | sxv000 | sa0ec'o suieco |eracco | frase |sectro | cosze |oovse | erzoo | vt | ovo oreo | treo | toteso | toszso | osceso | vies | iozis0 loseiso | tessa |iose¥0 | sssso0 | si | siso| sizeo | uve000 | eassro | eirro | oszoso | csiero | caro ssizeo |occiso | ssssou | st | ovso} xf tezooo | asiseo | oreo | coose'o |oseceo | 1ses¢°0 | teseeo | eeseco | voceoo | ez | sore teeooo | tveseo | uverco | oseaco |atiaco | sue | eezoro |eaeezo | rousoo | az |scieo | of “|e a [o o . | 8 z ° 5 * € z ft wig | we |e) | | ea ound @ | m | @| ms (3) | 3) | ate | ween |e (3) wna | om | oda | da won | ‘pa | ‘teia | sues wen evans | 30 | uwon fotey | news | tous | ay suse ‘ao we | ow | stew w vate Baa 70 vate Bay poe ate simaweig uN fnyg yo sewer wd Aygo smug 20! aN 'SOVaUHL adid HadVL GYVONVLS TWNOLLWN NYOIHIWY TYNOLLYN Yos SIV ONIS ANY ONT GIGV3UHL 40 SNOISNAWIG DISVE 8. 3TaVL Ww[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) whether or not such truncations are within the limits specified, or 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 gage, 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 as accurately as possible, but in no case shall the cum: ulative deviation exceed one-half of the total cum. ulative tolerance specified in cols. 13 and 14 of Table 9. Each master gage should be accompanied by a record of the measurements of all elements of the thread and the standoff of master plug to. master ring (large end of ring gage to basic notch of plug eee). 7.3.2 Working Gage Tolerances. All gages applied to the product thread, whether in manufucture or Inspection, are designated as working gages. All work- ing gages should be made to the basic dimensions specified in Table 8 and within tolerances 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. 7.4 Relation of Lead and Angle Deviations to Pitch Diameter Tolerances of Gages When it is necesary 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. These corrections are always added to the pitch diameter in the case of external threads and subtracted in the case of internal threads regardless of whether the Jead or angle devia: 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 gazing notch. This longitudinal deviation divided by the pitch equals the decimal part of a turn that the gage varies fram basic atthe gaging notch 18 ANSI/ASME 81.20.1-1983 8 GAGING OF TAPER PIPE THREADS 8.1. Gaging External Taper Threads In gaging external taper threads, the Ly sing gage, Fig, 6, is screwed 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, large or small, from being flush with the end of the thread, as indicated in Fig. 6. 8.2 Gaging Internal Taper Threads In gaging internal taper threads, the L plug gage, Fig. 4 i screwed handtight into the fitting or coup: ling. The thread is within the permissible tolerance ‘when the gaging notch of the working plug gage is ‘not more than I 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 giging pipe threads it is common practice t0 tap or rap the part to assure proper seating of the gage in or on the product thread. However, it is first necessary to clean both the gage and the product threads so that they are fiee of chips, burrs, abrasives, or other foreign materials. 8.3.2 Supplemental Gaging, Gazing of both in- ternal and extemal threads by use ofthe plug and ring gages, illustrated 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 inchuding extension of the thread clements to provide for wrench-tight make- up. Therefore, in controlling manufacturing practicet fr as otherwise required, additional methods of measuring or gaging may be employed to supplement oy ging 8.4 Gaging Chamfered, 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 scratch 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ANSIVASME 81.20,1-1983 AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) jeu 8a pinoys yopuers 28esong “atu souNse}on awesixe auto ye Aub suj8e Bu AUP “jopueNs sOuRYarenU! 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IN HALF INCLUDED ANGLE OF ‘THREAD FOR TOOLS AND GAGES? Deviation? 8 118 4 18 2 80) Minutes | Threads. | Threadsfin, | Thweads/in. | Threadsin. | Threads, 1 2 3 a 5 6 1 0.00006 | 0.00008 0.00003 | 0.00002 | 0.00002 2 .00017 0.00008 0.00006 | 0.00005 | 0.00003 3 00017 | o.0c0r2 o.00010 | 0.00007 | 0.00005, 4 00022 | o.00016 e.00013, 0.00010 | o.c9007 5 0.00028 | 0.00019 e.00018 0.00012 | 0.00008, 6 e.00034 | 0.00023 o.o0019 | 00015 .00010 7 0.00039 | 0.00027 0.00022 0.00017 0.00012 8 0.00088 0.00031 0.90026 | c.00020 | 0.00013, 9 0.00050 | 0.00035 9.00029 | 6.00022 | 0.00015, 10 e.o00s6 | 0.00029 | 0.00032 | c.00025 0.00017 u 0.00062 | 0.00043 9.00035, 0.00027 0.00018 2 0.00067 | 0.00087 0.00038 00030 | 0.00020 B 0.00073 | 0.00081 2.00042 0.00032 0.00022 14 0.00078 | o.000s4 2.00045 0.00035 6.00023 1s 90084 | 0.00088 0.00048 | 0.00037 | o.00025, 6 o.00089 | 0.00062 0.00085 o.00040 | 0.00027 17 | 0.00085 | 0.00066 .000ss | 0.00012 | o.00028 18 0.00101 0.00070 | 0.00058 o.00045 0.00030 19 o.00108 | 0.0007 9.00061 o.00047 0.00031 20 0.00112 | a.00078 | 0.0006 .000s0 | 0.00033, 2 0.00117 | 0.00082 9.00067 0.00052 0.00035, 2 0.00123 | 0.00085 2.00070 | o.c00ss 0.00036 2 0.00129 | 0.00089 0.00074 0.00037 | 0.00038 24 o.00134 9.00093 0.00077 0.00060 | 0.00080 2s c.or40 | 0.00097 | 0.00080, 0.00062 | 9.00085 26 0.00145 | 0.00101 0.00083 | o.00065 2.00043 2 0.00151 o.00105 0.00086 0.00067 o.00045 ed 0.00157 c.oo109 | 0.00089 | o,0007%0 | o.0o046 » ooo62 | oor 0.00093 | 0.00072 8.00048 30 2.00168 o.o0117 0.00096 | 0.00075 0.00050 45 0.00252 | 0.00175, o.oo1e4 | 0.0112 0.00075, 50 0.00338 ©] 0.00239 0.00192 o.aotas 0.00099 GENERAL NOTE: Values gven in inches at 88°F ores: (1) In solving for the diameter equivalent of angle deviations the average deviation in half included angle forthe two sides of the thread regardless oftheir signs should be taken {2} Diameter equivalent = 0.698129 tan Ga, where Sa= deviation in half included angle of thywad expressed in minutes {3) Table i besed upon an NPT gage with 0.19 root/erest Truncations with equal haltange deviations, For other gages with equal trunestions, multiply by 0.866 ~ 2 truncation! 0.8667 20[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD. PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSU/ASME B1,20.1-1983 TABLE 11. DIAMETER EQUIVALENT OF DEVIATION IN LEAD FOR TOOLS AND GAGES' Dwiaton | 00000 | oa0001 | conete | oocess | o.0000% | o.ooees | o.ccees | o.ceee7 | o.00008 | -0.00000 1 z 3 a z s 7 = ea d.oo010 | ocerr | sanois | conc2 | 000023 | cooo2e | aoce2s | ooe2s | o.cee29 | cooost | o.00033 diave2> | 0.00035 | 0.00056 | 20038 | saoo%o | canoe | caooes | eaooes | o.coo47 | oocose | 0.000 diana | 00052 | S.ocose | G.noss | S.o0sr | aooose | aoooe: | e00052 | caoaee | ooces | 0.00068 sroooin | o.oo069 | o.0007t | o.ano7s | oaoors | nonors | anoore | eo0080 | cone: | oooces | 0.0008 srao0s0 | sone? | o.0e08s | 0.00020 | o.00092 | codoss | asooss | o.00s7 | .ooass | oreo | 0.00102 o.oo | o.0010e } 000106 | scorer | caoies | ooo | coors | osorrs | cone | coors | oaor20 d.aoers | o.ooia | 9.0013 | amas | Gonizs | oonrze | aoe apis | oom3s | o.oors ascoate | 0.00199 | O00 | some? | aooiae | canes | coor cis) | sense | oooise d.soese | o.00136 | o0oiss | aaoiss | aaoisi | copies | oaoies | cnniss ) aoiee | oir | ooo coro0 | 00173 } 9.00175 | caor77 | e.0017s | conta | cooise | cxoiss | coors | o.coie7 | 02089 ocor10 | 01s: | 0.0192 | aaoise | aoo13s | aanis7 | aa0iss | an2o1 | o.ce203 | o.coz04 | 0.00205 Pe Roi | same | aero | aor | oamts | oonis | coon | ome | oan | oomm | oan aor30 | o.onz25 | 100227 | o.00229 | 6.0220 | aanes2 | aooe3e | oatzss | onar37 | 00239 | 00am daorae | oor | oozes | anaes | conzes | oonaas | c.ocast | 0.00253 | 0.00255 | o.00256 | oa02se 0.001s0 | 0.00260 | 0.00262 | 0.00263 | 0.00265 | 0.00267 | 0.00268 | 0.00270 | 0.00272 | 0.00274 | 0.00275 acree | oocar7 | oovare | cacess | aoo2se | oorzss | oso28s f o.cc26s | 0.00289 | o.co201 | 0.0203 0.00170 | 0.00234 | 0.00296 | 0.00298 | 0.00300 | 0.00301 | 0.00303 | 0.00305 | 0.00307 | 0.00308 | 0.00310 cree | oons12 | o.0os's | oaosrs | ooosrr | consis | eox20 | eoosz2 | coos | o.0s26 | o.ooser anise | o.on29 | o.ooss: | oa0323 | oao2ze | oansas | somae [eons | aos | o.oo | o.oaes avo0200 | o.oo6 | 0048 | s00350 | 00353 | cooss | ocossr | c.oosss | o.cosc0 | 0.0362 0.00352 GENERAL NOTE: Values given in inches at NOTE: (1), Diameter equiaient = 1.7228, where 5p = deviation in lnad between any two threads. a1[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANOARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL, PURPOSE (INCH) ‘itting, An allowance must be made for the depth of counterbore on counterbored fittings. The reference point for gaging or measuring the length of external product threads isthe end of the Pipe 84.1 Turns-Engagement Method of Gaging, The turnsengagerent method of gaging 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 charnfer. See Table 2, col 7, for the basic number of turns in the absence of chamnfors (eg, 4.32 turns for 27 tpi) the applicable tolerance being plus or minus one turn (or limits 332 to 5.32 turns for 27 tpi) 9 GAGING OF STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS 9.1. Types of Gages Gayes to properly control the production of these straight threads should be either straight GO and #11 (Internal) and GO and LO (External) gages or the fegular American National Standard Taper Pipe ‘Thread gages as indicated below. 9.1.1 Use of Straight and Taper Gages. Straight GO and) H11/LO gages should be used for all types of threaded joints where both the external and internal threads are straight. Taper plug gages should be used for the internal threads of all types of mechanical joints where the external thread is tapered and the internal thread is straight. Taper plug gages used for this purpose should be checked periodically by direct measurement 9.1.2 Gaging Preszurestight Joints. Taper thread gages shall be used to gage straight internal pipe threads forming part of pressurestight joints where the external thread is tapered. n AANSI/ASME 81,20.1-1983 ‘The plane of the gaging notch on the American National Stindard 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 serateh on the chamfer cone if chamfered with an intecnal cham: fer diameter in excess of the major diameter of the internal thread (see Fig. 8B). A tolerance of one and ‘one-half tuens large or small to gage shall be allowed, CAUTION: When using a tapered thread plug page, nonuniformity of page Wear #8 » particular problem; therefore, taper plug gages used for this application should be checked by direct measurement of thread Form and size in addition to checking against a mas- ler 9.2 Gage Dimensions ‘The straight GO and HI plug gages and the straight GO and LO ring gages used for checking mechaniea! joint threads, Tables 6 and 7, shall be made to the pitch diameter fimits specified in the product tables in accordance with standard practice for straight thread gages as outlined in ANSI BI Gaging for Unified Serow Thecads. The minimum major diameter of the GO thread plug wage shall be equal to the minimum pitch diame: ter of the infernal thread plus an amount equal to 0.7511 (0.649519p). The maximum ttajor diameter fof the HI thread plug gige shall be equal to the inaximum pitch diameter of the internal thread plus aan amount equal 10 0.50H (0.43301 3p), The maximum minor diameter of the GO thread ring gage shall be equal to the maximum pitch diame: ter of the external theead minus an amount equal to 0.50H (0.433013). The minimum minor diameter of the LO thread ring gage shall be equal to the mini: ‘mum pitch diameter of the external thread minus an amount equal 10 0.25H (0.216506p) See ANSI BI.2 for further details and tolerances for those straight thread gages. Gayes andAPPENDIX (This Appendix i not part of Amsrican National Standard, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch) ‘ANSI/ASME 81.20.1-198x, but is included for information purposes only.) Suggested Twist Drill Diameters for Drilled Hole Sizes for Pipe Threads The drill diameters given in Table 1 are the diame- ters of the standard and stock drils which are the closest to the minimum minor diameters shown in Table 2, col. 24 They, represent the diameters of the holes which would be cut with a twist drill correctly ground when Grilling 2 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. When nonferrous metals and other similar mate- rials are to be drilled and tapped, it may be found necessary t0 use a drill of slightly larger or smaller diameter to produce a hole ofa 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 Gril diameters 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 a particular type of material and with specially designed machinery it may be found to be more advantageous to use a dril size not given in the table, even one having a nonstandard diameter. TABLE Al SUGGESTED TWIST DRILL DIAMETERS (INCHES) FOR DRILLED HOLE SIZES FOR PIPE THREADS. ‘Teper Thread Mom.| 0.0. |" Straight Pipe Pipe |of Pine | With use of | without use of | Thread, Size | 10) | Reamer Reamer nese)? 1/2 3 4 5 Yislosis| 4 0238 [c oa! | aso! Ye jo.40s | "ee 0328" Q 03324 | Ya oad? Jossa | Gee anna | fe oases | Jie oaset jos7s | Ye 0.562) | ‘Ae o.sez' | Yea 0578" fp [oss | Nhe osst | 444 0.703" | 2450 ors! % |1.050 | Zea 0.891" | 2 0.905! | “Yee 0.922" 1 frais | ie raast | ite atait | fe raset Ya |y'660 | 1% v4e9 | Mes vase | 1A 11500 WH |1.900 ] 14a 1.703 | 1% 1.19 | We 1.750 2 237s | Means | ake 2188 | ate 2.219 ae [2sis | 2%ha2s78 | 2% 2609 | Pn 2656 tei leapt poeta operate oe Ioana eran ee eb ee cpa eae et (ice uctaie wat ee eae Tipe eae eterecarreaaiel oer thant hens eae oney han once » SSE Nita omar thee 23