Designation: D 2911 94 (Reapproved 2001)

Standard Specification for

Dimensions and Tolerances for Plastic Bottles1

This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2911; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

4. Dimensions and Recommended Variations

4.1 Recommended Variations in Overflow CapacityIn
overflow capacity recommended variations of plastic bottles up
to 18.9 L (5 gal) in size shall be in accordance with Table 1.
4.2 Recommended Variations in Body DimensionsThe
recommended variations in the body dimensions of plastic
bottles covered by this specification shall be in accordance with
Table 2.
4.3 Finish Dimensions and DesignThe bottle finish dimensions and design for the nine finishes covered by this
specification shall be in accordance with Figs. 1-8 and Tables
3-10.

1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the thread configuration and
dimensions for finishes for plastic bottles with screw-type
closures, having a maximum capacity of 18.9 L (5 gal) and a
maximum bottle dimension of 305 mm (12 in.). Included are
tolerances for bottle capacity and body dimensions.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test methods portion, Section 8 of this specification. This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

5. Sampling
5.1 A batch or lot shall be considered as a unit of manufacture.
5.2 Unless otherwise agreed upon between manufacturer
and purchaser, the material shall be sampled in accordance
with the procedure described in Section 9 of Practice D 1898.
Adequate statistical sampling prior to packaging shall be
considered an acceptable alternative.

NOTE 1There is no similiar or equivalent ISO standard.

2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing2
D 1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics3

6. Conditioning
6.1 ConditioningCondition the test specimens at 23 6
2C (73.4 6 3.6F) and 50 6 5% relative humidity for not less
than 40 h prior to test in accordance with Procedure A of
Practice D 618 for those tests where conditioning is required.
In cases of disagreement, the tolerances shall be 6 1C
(61.8F) and 62 % relative humidity.
6.2 Test ConditionsConduct tests in the standard laboratory atmosphere of 23 6 2C (73.4 6 3.6F) and 50 6 5 %
relative humidity, unless otherwise specified in the test methods or in this specification. In cases of disagreement, the
tolerances shall be 61C (61.8F) and 62 % relative humidity.

3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 bottle finishthe configuration of the neck or opening
of the bottle which serves to engage specific parts of the
closure in order to securely attach it to the bottle.
3.1.2 bottle heightthe maximum dimension of a bottle in
a plane perpendicular to the bottle base when the bottle is
setting in its normal upright position.
3.1.3 bottle thicknessthe smaller dimension in a plane
parallel to the bottle base.
3.1.4 bottle widththe larger dimension in a plane parallel
to the bottle base.

7. Apparatus
7.1 For Determining Bottle Capacity:
7.1.1 Balance, having an accuracy of 60.1 % or better at
rated capacity (full scale).
7.1.2 Pipet, Graduated Cylinder, and Beaker, as required.

1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of Committee D20 on Plastics and is
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.20 on Plastic Products.
Current edition approved June 15, 1994. Published August 1994. Originally
published as D 2911 70. Last previous edition D 2911 93a.
Explanatory notes to Table 3 were added in this edition.
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
3
Discontinued; see 1997 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.

Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.

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TABLE 1 Bottle Overflow Capacity Tolerances for Plastic Bottles
Fluid Ounces
Bottle Overflow Capacity
less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
to 5 gallons

0.75
1.2
1.6
2.1
2.8
3.9
5.4
7.4
9.8
13
18
26
37
51
72
98
119
139
160
180
210

Millilitres
Tolerance (6)

0.75
1.2
1.6
2.1
2.8
3.9
5.4
7.4
9.8
13
18
26
37
51
72
98
119
139
160
180
210

Bottle Overflow Capacity

0.05
0.07
0.08
0.10
0.12
0.14
0.17
0.20
0.24
0.30
0.37
0.44
0.51
0.68
0.81
1.01
1.30
1.50
1.80
2.00
2.20
1 % of capacity

22
35
47
62
83
115
159
218
289
384
531
767
1092
1505
2125
2892
3512
4103
4723
5313
6199

less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
and less than
to 18.89 litres

Tolerance (6)
22
35
47
62
83
115
159
218
289
384
531
767
1092
1505
2125
2892
3512
4103
4723
5313
6199

1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4
5
6
7
9
11
13
15
20
24
30
38
44
53
59
65
1 % of capacity

TABLE 2 Body Dimensional Tolerance

Range of Specific Dimensions
in.
0
1
2
4
6
8
10
12
15

up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up
up

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

but
but
but
but
but
but
but
but
but

not
not
not
not
not
not
not
not
not

Height Dimensions
mm

including
including
including
including
including
including
including
including
including

1
2
4
6
8
10
12
15
18

0
25.40
50.80
101.60
152.40
203.20
254.00
304.80
381.00

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

25.40
50.80
101.60
152.40
203.20
254.00
304.80
381.00
457.20

7.1.3 Conditioned water at 23 6 2.0C (73.46 3.6F)

containing a wetting agent sufficient to flatten the meniscus and
eliminate air bubbles.

Width and Depth Dimensions

in.

mm

in.

mm

0.030
0.030
0.050
0.050
0.060
0.060
0.080
0.090
0.110

0.76
0.76
1.27
1.27
1.52
1.52
2.03
2.29
2.79

0.030
0.050
0.060
0.080
0.090
0.110
0.120
0.150
0.150

0.76
1.27
1.52
2.03
2.29
2.79
3.05
3.81
3.81

8.1.3 If the time exceeds 2 min, discard the sample and start
over.
NOTE 3The capacity of the container is somewhat time-dependent in
that the force of the water in the container will cause the container sides
to bulge with time and additional water will be needed to adjust to
overflow capacity.

NOTE 2Any liquid detergent may be used as the wetting agent.

7.1.4 Stop Watch.

7.2 For Determining Finish and Body Dimensions:
7.2.1 Micrometers, Vernier Height Gages, or Vernier Calipers with an accuracy of 60.025 mm (60.001 in.).
7.2.2 Internal Micrometers or Telescoping Gages with an
accuracy of 60.025 mm (60.001 in.).
7.2.3 Commercial Scale, good quality calibrated in 1-mm or
132-in. increments.

8.1.4 Weigh the filled bottle and record the weight in grams.
8.1.5 Calculate the bottle volume as follows:
Bv ~mL! 5 ~Bf 2 Be!/0.997

where:
=
Bv
Bf
=
=
Be
0.997 =

8. Test Methods
8.1 Bottle Capacity:
8.1.1 Weigh the empty bottle and record the weight in
grams.
8.1.2 Fill the bottle to overflow capacity with conditioned
water containing the wetting agent, adjusting the meniscus by
use of a pipet, if necessary, until the meniscus is tangent to the
top of the finish surface. No more than 2 min shall be allowed
for filling the bottle and no additional water shall be added after
the bottle is filled to overflow and free of air bubbles.

volume of bottle, mL,

weight of filled bottle, g,
weight of empty bottle, g, and
weight of water (g/mL) at 23 6 2.0C (73.4 6
3.6F).
Bv ~fluid oz! 5 ~Bf 2 Be!/29.50

where: 29.50 = weight of water (g/fluid oz) at 23 6 2.0C

(73.4 6 3.6F).
8.1.6 Determine the volume in millilitres (fluid ounces) for
each test specimen.
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L Style

M Style

All-Purpose Thread
(Plastic or Metal Closures)

Modified Buttress Thread

(Plastic Closures)

Threads/in.
5
6
8

in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm

0.120
3.05
0.094
2.39
0.084
2.13

Threads/in.

0.060
1.52
0.047
1.19
0.042
1.07

0.051
1.30
0.040
1.02
0.036
0.91

5
6
8

a
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm

0.120
3.05
0.094
2.39
0.084
2.13

0.060
1.52
0.047
1.19
0.042
1.07

0.049
1.24
0.039
0.99
0.035
0.89

Example Thread Nomenclature

L Style: L28SP400
M Style: M28SP400

NOTE 1T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the
container supplier and container customer, as necessary.
NOTE 2Dimension H is measured from the top of the finish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the bead
or shoulder.
NOTE 3Contour of bead, undercut or shoulder is optional.
NOTE 4Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
NOTE 5Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
NOTE 6A minimum of 1 full turn of thread shall be maintained.
NOTE 7Corresponding dimensions and finish details are shown in Table 3.
NOTE 8Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
NOTE 9Many child resistant closures, etc.
FIG. 1 SP 400 Finish Thread Cross Sections

8.1.7 Report the arithmetic average volume of the specimens tested as the bottle capacity of the batch or lot from
which the samples were chosen.
8.2 Body Dimensions:
8.2.1 Using a suitable micrometer, a vernier height gage, or
a scale, measure the height of the bottle.

NOTE 4If the top of the finish is parallel to the base of the container
and the height must be measured from the top of the finish, and a
commercial scale is used, one method is to place the bottle on a flat
surface and a straightedge across the top of the bottle finish. Then measure
the perpendicular distance between the straightedge and the surface upon

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Threads/in.
6
8

L Style
All-Purpose Thread
(Plastic or Metal Closures)
a
b
in. 0.094
0.047
mm 2.39
1.19
in. 0.084
0.042
mm 2.13
1.07

c
0.040
1.02
0.036
0.91

Threads/in.
6
8

M Style
Modified Buttress Thread
(Plastic Closures)
a
in. 0.094
mm 2.39
in. 0.084
mm 2.13

b
0.047
1.19
0.042
1.07

c
0.039
0.99
0.035
0.89

Example Thread Nomenclature:

L Style: L22SP410
M Style: M22SP410

NOTE 1Construction of neck from B to D must be held within the shaded area shown.
NOTE 2A minimum of 112 turns of thread shall be maintained.
NOTE 3Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
NOTE 4Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
NOTE 5T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the
container supplier and container customer, as necessary.
NOTE 6Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
NOTE 7When valve style closures are used with this finish, special consideration must be given to a specific controlled inside diameter. In addition,
dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for finishing the inside diameter.
NOTE 8Corresponding dimensions and details shown in Table 4.
FIG. 2 SP 410 Finish Thread Cross Sections

8.2.2.1 In the case of a rectangular container, use the

midpoints of the sides as the measuring points.

which the bottle is setting. Four measurements should be made, each 90

apart and the maximum used as the bottle height.

8.2.2 Using a suitable micrometer or vernier caliper, measure the width and thickness of the bottle.

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Threads/in.
6
8
12

in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm

L Style

M Style

All-Purpose Thread
(Plastic or Metal Closures)

Modified Buttress Thread

(Plastic Closures)

Threads/in.

0.094
2.39
0.084
2.13
0.045
1.14

0.047
1.19
0.042
1.07
0.030
0.76

0.040
1.02
0.036
0.91
0.011
0.28

0.020
0.51
0.020
0.51
0.015
0.38

0.020
0.51
0.020
0.51
0.005
0.13

6
8
12

in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm

0.094
2.39
0.084
2.13
0.051
1.29

0.047
1.19
0.042
1.07
0.030
0.76

0.039
0.99
0.035
0.89
0.016
0.41

0.030
0.76
0.030
0.76
0.020
0.51

0.030
0.76
0.030
0.76
0.008
0.22

Example Thread Nomenclature:

L Style: L22SP415
M Style: M22SP415

NOTE 1Construction of neck from B to D must be held within the shaded area shown.
NOTE 2A minimum of 2 turns of thread shall be maintained.
NOTE 3Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
NOTE 4Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
NOTE 5T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the
container supplier and container customer, as necessary.
NOTE 6Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
NOTE 7When valve style closures are used with this finish, special consideration must be given to a specific controlled inside diameter. In addition,
dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for finishing the inside diameter.
NOTE 8Corresponding dimensions and finish details are shown in Table 5.
FIG. 3 SP 415 Finish Thread Cross Sections

8.2.2.2 For a cylindrical container, make one measurement

on the parting line and another measurement 90 from the
parting line. Use the average of these two measurements as the
container width.

question about where the measurements should be taken, the agreement

should be reached between the purchaser and the seller.

8.3 Finish DimensionsUsing suitable micrometers, vernier calipers, or telescoping gages, measure the finish dimensions of the bottle.

NOTE 5If, because of the shape of the container, there is some

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NOTE 1Contour of bead, undercut, or shoulder is optional.

L Style
All-Purpose Thread (Plastic or Metal Closures)
a
b
Threads/in.
12
in.
0.045
0.030
mm 1.14
0.76
12
in.
0.045
0.030
mm 1.14
0.76

NOTE

M Style
Modified Buttress Thread (Plastic Closures)
Threads/in.
a
b
12
in.
0.051
0.030
mm 1.29
0.76
12
in.
0.051
0.030
mm 1.29
0.76

c
0.016
0.41
0.016
0.41

NOTE 2Example Thread Nomenclature

L Style: L15SP425 or M Style M15SP425
3Corresponding dimensions and finish details are shown in Table 6.
FIG. 4 SP 425 Finish Thread Cross Sections

9. Retest and Rejection

9.1 If the results of any test do not conform to the requirements of this specification, retesting to determine conformity

may be performed as agreed upon between the purchaser and

the seller.

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*(See Footnote, e, Table 7 and Table 8)

NOTE 1Construction of neck from B to D must be held within the shaded area shown.
NOTE 2A minimum of 118 turns of thread shall be maintained.
NOTE 3Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
NOTE 4Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
NOTE 5T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the
container supplier and container customer, as necessary.
NOTE 6Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the scaling system being used.
NOTE 7When valve style closures are used with this finish, special consideration must be given to a specific controlled inside diameter. In addition,
dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for finishing the inside diameter.
NOTE 8Top dimension is shown in inches: bottom dimension in millimeters.
NOTE 9Corresponding dimensions and finish details are shown in Table 7 and Table 8.
FIG. 5 SP-103 Finish and SP-100 Finish, Thread and Lip Cross Section

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View: Section AA

NOTE 1Construction of neck from B to D must be held within the shaded area shown.
NOTE 2A minimum of 112 turns of thread shall be maintained.
NOTE 3Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
NOTE 4Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
NOTE 5T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the
container supplier and container customer, as necessary.
NOTE 6Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
NOTE 7When valve style closures are used with this finish, special consideration must be given to a specific controlled inside diameter. In addition,
dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for finishing the inside diameter.
NOTE 8Top dimension is shown in inches; bottom dimension in millimeters.
FIG. 6 SP-200 Finish, Thread and Lip Section

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TA

mm

28

max
1.088
27.63

LIP Outside Diameter

EA
min
1.068
27.13

max
0.984
24.99

min
0.964
24.49

max
0.974
24.74

min
0.954
24.23

max
min
max
1.700 1.670 1.062
43.10 42.42 26.97

IB,C

max
1.320
33.53

construction
1.188
30.17

min
0.735
18.67

Helix Cutter DiAngle

ameter

2138

0.375
9.52

Threads
per Inch

Pitch

0.125
3.18

A
T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and
container customer, as necessary.
B
Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
C
Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.

NOTE 1Constriction of neck from B to D must be held within the shaded area shown.
NOTE 2A minimum of 118 turns of thread shall be maintained.
NOTE 3Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
NOTE 4When valve style closures are used with this finish, special consideration must be given to a specific controlled inside diameter. In addition,
dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for finishing the inside diameter.
FIG. 7 SP-110 Finish

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NOTE 1This finish drawing was established by PBI to provide plastic bottle finishes comparable to 445, 450, and 480 glass finishes.
NOTE 2Dimension H is measured from top of the finish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder
or bead.
NOTE 3A minimum of 118 turns of thread shall be maintained.
NOTE 4Contour of bead, undercut, or shoulder is optional.
NOTE 5Unless otherwise specified. I min applies to the full length of the opening.
NOTE 6Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters and T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
NOTE 7T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the
container supplier and container customer, as necessary.
NOTE 8Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
NOTE 9When valve style closures are used with this finish, special consideration must be given to a specific controlled inside diameter. In addition,
dimensions indicated with asterisk (*) may be varied to ensure adequate material for finishing the inside diameter.
FIG. 8 SP-444 Finish

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TABLE 3 SP-400 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA

EA,B

HC

IDE

mm
18
20
22
24
28
30
33
35
38
40
43
45
48
51
53
58
60
63
66
70
75
77
83
89
100
110
120

max

min

max

min

max

min

max

min

min

0.704
17.88
0.783
19.89
0.862
21.89
0.940
23.88
1.088
27.63
1.127
28.62
1.265
32.13
1.364
34.64
1.476
37.49
1.580
40.13
1.654
42.01
1.740
44.20
1.870
47.50
1.968
49.99
2.067
52.50
2.224
56.49
2.342
59.49
2.461
62.51
2.579
65.51
2.736
69.49
2.913
73.99
3.035
77.09
3.268
83.01
3.511
89.18
3.937
100.00
4.331
110.01
4.724
119.99

0.688
17.47
0.767
19.48
0.846
21.49
0.924
23.47
1.068
27.13
1.107
28.12
1.241
31.52
1.340
34.04
1.452
36.88
1.550
39.37
1.624
41.25
1.710
43.43
1.840
46.74
1.933
49.10
2.032
51.61
2.189
55.60
2.307
58.60
2.426
61.62
2.544
64.62
2.701
68.60
2.878
73.10
3.000
76.20
3.233
82.12
3.476
88.29
3.902
99.11
4.296
109.12
4.689
119.10

0.620
15.75
0.699
17.75
0.778
19.76
0.856
21.74
0.994
25.25
1.033
26.24
1.171
29.74
1.270
32.26
1.382
35.10
1.486
37.74
1.560
39.62
1.646
41.81
1.776
45.11
1.874
47.60
1.973
50.11
2.130
54.10
2.248
57.10
2.367
60.12
2.485
63.12
2.642
67.11
2.819
71.60
2.941
74.70
3.148
79.96
3.391
86.13
3.817
96.95
4.211
106.96
4.604
116.94

0.604
15.34
0.683
17.35
0.762
19.35
0.840
21.34
0.974
24.74
1.013
25.73
1.147
29.13
1.246
31.65
1.358
34.49
1.456
36.98
1.530
38.86
1.616
41.05
1.746
44.35
1.839
46.71
1.938
49.22
2.095
53.21
2.213
56.21
2.332
59.23
2.450
62.23
2.607
66.22
2.784
70.71
2.906
73.81
3.113
79.07
3.356
85.24
3.782
96.06
4.176
106.07
4.569
116.05

0.386
9.80
0.386
9.80
0.386
9.80
0.415
10.54
0.415
10.54
0.418
10.62
0.418
10.62
0.418
10.62
0.418
10.62
0.418
10.62
0.418
10.62
0.418
10.62
0.418
10.62
0.423
10.74
0.423
10.74
0.423
10.74
0.423
10.74
0.423
10.74
0.423
10.74
0.423
10.74
0.423
10.74
0.502
12.75
0.502
12.75
0.550
13.79
0.612
15.54
0.612
15.54
0.700
17.78

0.356
9.04
0.356
9.04
0.356
9.04
0.385
9.78
0.385
9.78
0.388
9.85
0.388
9.85
0.388
9.85
0.388
9.85
0.388
9.85
0.388
9.85
0.388
9.85
0.388
9.85
0.393
9.98
0.393
9.98
0.393
9.98
0.393
9.98
0.393
9.98
0.393
9.98
0.393
9.98
0.393
9.98
0.472
11.99
0.472
11.99
0.520
13.21
0.582
14.78
0.582
14.78
0.670
17.02

0.052
1.32
0.052
1.32
0.052
1.32
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.075
1.90
0.075
1.90
0.075
1.90
0.075
1.90
0.075
1.90
0.075
1.90

0.022
0.56
0.022
0.56
0.022
0.56
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.045
1.14
0.045
1.14
0.045
1.14
0.045
1.14
0.045
1.14
0.045
1.14

0.325
8.25
0.404
10.26
0.483
12.27
0.516
13.11
0.614
15.59
0.653
16.59
0.791
20.09
0.875
22.22
0.987
25.07
1.091
27.71
1.165
29.59
1.251
31.77
1.381
35.08
1.479
37.57
1.578
40.08
1.735
44.07
1.853
47.07
1.972
50.09
2.090
53.09
2.247
57.07
2.424
61.57
2.546
64.67
2.753
69.93
2.918
74.12
3.344
84.94
3.737
94.92
4.131
104.93

Helix
Angle,
b

Cutter
Diameter

ThreadsF
per
Inch

3308

0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70

378
2498
2348
2578
2518
2318
2218
298
208
1558
1498
1418
1368
1318
1258
1208
1168
1138
188
148
118
198
148
0578
0518
0478

8
8
8
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5

A
T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and the
container customer, as necessary.
B
Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
C
Dimension H is measured from the top of the finish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the bead or shoulder.
D
Unless otherwise specified, I minimum applies to the full length of the opening.
E
Concentricity of I minimum with respect to diameter T and E is not included. I minimum is specified for filler tube only.
F
A minimum of 1 full turn of thread shall be maintained.

11

D 2911
TABLE 4 SP-410 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA

EA,B

HC

LD

IEF

mm
18
20
22
24
28

max

min

max

min

max

min

min

max

min

min

max

0.704
17.88
0.783
19.89
0.862
21.89
0.940
23.88
1.088
27.63

0.688
17.47
0.767
19.48
0.846
21.49
0.924
23.47
1.068
27.13

0.620
15.75
0.699
17.75
0.778
19.76
0.856
21.74
0.994
25.25

0.604
15.34
0.683
17.35
0.762
19.35
0.840
21.34
0.974
24.74

0.538
13.66
0.569
14.45
0.600
15.24
0.661
16.79
0.723
18.36

0.508
12.90
0.539
13.69
0.570
14.48
0.631
16.03
0.693
17.60

0.361
9.17
0.361
9.17
0.376
9.55
0.437
11.10
0.463
11.76

0.052
1.32
0.052
1.32
0.052
1.32
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55

0.022
0.56
0.022
0.56
0.022
0.56
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79

0.325
8.25
0.404
10.26
0.483
12.27
0.516
13.11
0.614
15.59

0.084
2.13
0.084
2.13
0.084
2.13
0.084
2.13
0.094
2.39

Helix
Angle,
b

Cutter
Diameter

ThreadsG
per
Inch

3308

0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.500
12.70

378
2498
2348
2578

8
8
8
6

A
T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and
container customer, as necessary.
B
Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
C
Dimension H is measured from the top of the finish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder.
D
Contour of bead, undercut, or shoulder is optional. If bead is used, bead diameter and L min must be maintained.
E
Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
F
Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
G
A minimum of 112full turns of thread shall be maintained.

TABLE 5 SP-415 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA

EA,B

HC

LD

IEF

mm
13
15
18
20
22
24
28
33

max

min

max

min

max

min

min

max

min

min

max

0.514
13.06
0.581
14.76
0.704
17.88
0.783
19.89
0.862
21.89
0.940
23.88
1.088
27.63
1.265
32.13

0.502
12.75
0.569
14.45
0.688
17.47
0.767
19.48
0.846
21.49
0.924
23.47
1.068
27.13
1.241
31.52

0.454
11.53
0.521
13.23
0.620
15.75
0.699
17.75
0.778
19.76
0.856
21.74
0.994
25.25
1.171
29.74

0.442
11.23
0.509
12.93
0.604
15.34
0.683
17.35
0.762
19.35
0.840
21.34
0.974
24.74
1.147
29.13

0.467
11.86
0.572
14.53
0.632
16.05
0.757
19.23
0.852
21.64
0.972
24.69
1.097
27.86
1.289
32.74

0.437
11.10
0.542
13.77
0.602
15.29
0.727
18.47
0.822
20.88
0.942
23.93
1.067
27.10
1.259
31.98

0.306
7.77
0.348
8.84
0.429
10.90
0.456
11.58
0.546
13.87
0.561
14.25
0.655
16.64
0.772
19.61

0.052
1.32
0.052
1.32
0.052
1.32
0.052
1.32
0.052
1.32
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55
0.061
1.55

0.022
0.56
0.022
0.56
0.022
0.56
0.022
0.56
0.022
0.56
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79
0.031
0.79

0.218
5.54
0.258
6.55
0.325
8.25
0.404
10.26
0.483
12.27
0.516
13.11
0.614
15.59
0.791
20.09

0.045
1.14
0.045
1.14
0.084
2.13
0.084
2.13
0.084
2.13
0.084
2.13
0.094
2.39
0.094
2.39

Helix
Angle,
b

Cutter
Diameter

ThreadsG
per
Inch

3118

0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.500
12.70
0.500
12.70

12

2488
3308
378
2498
2348
2578
2318

12
8
8
8
8
6
6

A
T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and
container customer, as necessary.
B
Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
C
Dimension H is measured from the top of the finish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder.
D
Contour of bead, undercut, or shoulder is optional. If bead is used, bead diameter and L min must be maintained.
E
Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
F
Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
G
A minimum of 2 full turns of thread shall be maintained.

12

D 2911
TABLE 6 SP-425 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA

EA,B

HC

SD

IE,F

mm
13
15

max

min

max

min

max

min

max

min

min

0.514
13.06
0.581
14.76

0.502
12.75
0.569
14.25

0.454
11.53
0.521
13.23

0.442
11.23
0.509
12.93

0.325
8.25
0.325
8.25

0.295
7.49
0.295
7.49

0.052
1.32
0.052
1.32

0.022
0.56
0.022
0.56

0.218
5.54
0.258
6.55

Helix
Angle b

Cutter
Diameter

ThreadsG
per Inch

3118

0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52

12

2488

12

A
T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and
container customer, as necessary.
B
Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
C
Dimension H is measured from the top of the finish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder.
D
Contour of bead, undercut, or shoulder is optional.
E
Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
F
Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included in this standard. I min is specified for filler tube only.
G
A minimum of 2 full turns of thread shall be maintained on the bead finish. A minimum of 112full turns of thread shall be maintained on the beadless finish.

TABLE 7 SP-100 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA

EA,B

LIP Outside DiameterD

HC

mm
22
24
26
28
38

IE,F,G

max

min

max

min

max

min

max

min

min

0.862
21.89
0.940
23.88
1.009
25.63
1.088
27.63
1.476
37.49

0.846
21.49
0.924
23.47
0.989
25.12
1.068
27.13
1.452
36.88

0.758
19.25
0.836
21.23
0.905
22.99
0.984
24.99
1.372
34.85

0.742
18.85
0.820
20.83
0.885
22.48
0.964
24.49
1.348
34.24

0.559
14.20
0.559
14.20
0.559
14.20
0.559
14.20
0.604
15.34

0.529
13.44
0.829
13.44
0.529
13.44
0.529
13.44
0.574
14.58

0.748
19.00
0.826
20.98
0.895
22.73
0.974
24.74
1.362
34.59

0.732
18.59
0.810
20.57
0.875
22.22
0.954
24.23
1.338
33.98

05.12
13.00
0.590
14.99
0.655
16.64
0.735
18.67
1.098
20.89

Helix
Angle b

Cutter
Diameter

ThreadsH
per Inch

2498

0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52

2348
2248
2138
1378

8
8
8
8

A
T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and
container customer as necessary.
B
Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
C
Dimension H is measured from the top of the finish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder.
D
Contour of undercut or shoulder is optional.
E
Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
F
Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
G
When valve style closures are used with this finish, special consideration must be given to a specific controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with
an asterisk (*) on Fig. 5 may be varied to ensure adequate material for finishing the inside diameter.
H
A minimum of 118 turns of thread shall be maintained.

TABLE 8 SP-103 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA

mm
26

max
1.009
25.63

EA,B
min
0.989
25.12

max
0.905
22.99

HC
min
0.885
22.48

max
0.638
16.20

min
0.608
15.44

LIP Outside DiameterD

max
min
0.895
0.875
22.73
22.22

IE,F,G
min
0.670
17.62

Helix
Angle b
2248

Cutter
ThreadsH
Diameter per Inch
0.375
9.52

A
T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and
container customer as necessary.
B
Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
C
Dimension H is measured from the top of the finish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder.
D
Contour of undercut or shoulder is optional.
E
Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
F
Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
G
When valve style closures are used with this finish, special consideration must be given to a specific controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with
an asterisk (*) on Fig. 5 may be varied to ensure adequate material for finishing the inside diameter.
H
A minimum of 118 turns of thread shall be maintained.

13

D 2911
TABLE 9 SP-200 Finish for Plastic Bottles

NOTE 1Top dimension in each column shown in inches. Bottom dimension in each column shown in millimetres.
TA

EA,B

LIP Outside DiameterD

HC

mm
24
28

IE,F,G

max

min

max

min

max

min

max

min

min

0.940
23.88
1.118
28.40

0.924
23.47
1.098
27.89

0.832
21.13
1.010
25.65

0.816
20.73
0.990
25.15

0.809
20.55
0.809
20.55

0.779
19.79
0.779
19.79

0.822
20.88
1.000
25.40

0.806
20.47
0.980
24.89

0.540
13.72
0.710
18.03

Helix
Angle b

Cutter
Diameter

ThreadsH
per Inch

3278

0.375
9.52
0.375
9.52

2538

Alternate H dimensions are recognized and will be designated as SP200A:

Alt. H 24 mm, 0.789/0.759 20.04/19.28
Alt. H 28 mm, 0.823/0.793 20.90/20.14
T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and
container customer, as necessary.
B
Consideration must be given to the sealing surface width for the sealing system being used.
C
Dimension H is measured from the top of the finish to the point where diameter T, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder.
D
Contour of undercut or shoulder is optional.
E
Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
F
Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.
G
When valve style closures are used with this finish, special consideration must be given to a specific controlled inside diameter. In addition, dimensions indicated with
asterisk (*) on Fig. 6 may be varied to ensure adequate material for finishing the inside diameter.
H
A minimum of 112turns of thread shall be maintained.

14

0.940
1.088
1.265
1.476
1.654
1.740
1.870
2.067
2.145
2.224
2.461
2.770
2.864
2.913
3.268

0.924
1.068
1.241
1.452
1.624
1.710
1.840
2.032
2.110
2.189
2.426
2.735
2.829
2.878
3.233

min
in.

max
mm

23.88
27.63
32.13
37.49
42.01
44.20
47.50
52.50
54.48
56.49
62.51
70.36
72.75
73.99
83.01

TA

23.47
27.13
31.52
36.88
41.25
43.43
46.74
51.61
53.59
55.60
61.62
69.47
71.86
73.10
82.12

min
mm

0.846
0.994
1.171
1.382
1.560
1.646
1.776
1.973
2.051
2.130
2.367
2.645
2.770
2.819
3.148

max
in.
0.830
0.974
1.147
1.358
1.530
1.616
1.746
1.938
2.016
2.095
2.332
2.610
2.735
2.784
3.113

min
in.

max
mm
21.49
25.25
29.74
35.10
39.62
41.81
45.11
50.11
52.10
54.10
60.12
67.18
70.36
71.60
79.96

EA

21.08
24.74
29.13
34.49
38.86
41.05
44.35
49.22
51.21
53.21
59.23
66.29
69.47
70.71
79.07

min
mm
0.587
0.602
0.620
0.671
0.678
0.678
0.678
0.678
0.678
0.678
0.678
0.678
0.678
0.678
0.678

max
in.
0.557
0.572
0.590
0.641
0.648
0.648
0.648
0.648
0.648
0.648
0.648
0.648
0.648
0.648
0.648

min
in.

max
mm
14.91
15.29
15.75
17.04
17.22
17.22
17.22
17.22
17.22
17.22
17.22
17.22
17.22
17.22
17.22

HB

14.15
14.53
14.99
16.28
16.46
16.46
16.46
16.46
16.46
16.46
16.46
16.46
16.46
16.46
16.46

min
mm
0.190
0.190
0.190
0.190
0.190
0.190
0.190
0.190
0.190
0.190
0.190
0.109
0.190
0.190
0.155

max
in.
0.160
0.160
0.160
0.160
0.160
0.160
0.160
0.160
0.160
0.160
0.160
0.079
0.160
0.160
0.125

min
in.

4.83
4.83
4.83
4.83
4.83
4.83
4.83
4.83
4.83
4.83
4.83
2.77
4.83
4.83
3.94

max
mm
4.06
4.06
4.06
4.06
4.06
4.06
4.06
4.06
4.06
4.06
4.06
2.01
4.06
4.06
3.18

min
mm
0.516
0.614
0.791
0.987
1.165
1.251
1.381
1.578
1.656
1.735
1.972
2.247
2.375
2.424
2.753

min
in.
13.11
15.59
20.09
25.07
29.59
31.77
35.08
40.08
42.06
44.07
50.09
57.07
60.32
61.57
69.93

min
mm

IC,D

3258
2578
2318
298
1558
1498
1418
1318
1288
1258
1168
1428
158
148
198

Helix
Angle
b
0.375
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500

in.
9.52
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70
12.70

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
4
6
6
5

Threads
per
Inch
mm

Cutter Diameter

0.167
0.167
0.167
0.167
0.167
0.167
0.167
0.167
0.167
0.167
0.167
0.250
0.167
0.167
0.200

in.
4.24
4.24
4.24
4.24
4.24
4.24
4.24
4.24
4.24
4.24
4.24
6.35
4.24
4.24
5.08

mm

Pitch

0.836
0.984
1.161
1.372
1.550
1.636
1.766
1.963
2.041
2.120
2.357
2.635
2.760
2.809
3.138

max
in.
0.820
0.964
1.137
1.348
1.520
1.606
1.736
1.928
2.006
2.085
2.322
2.600
2.725
2.774
3.103

min
in.

21.23
24.99
29.49
34.85
39.37
41.55
44.86
49.86
51.84
53.85
59.87
66.93
70.10
71.35
79.70

max
mm

20.83
24.48
28.88
34.24
38.61
40.79
44.09
48.97
50.95
52.96
58.98
66.04
69.21
70.46
78.82

min
mm

LIP Outside Diameter

T and E dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of ovality will be determined by the container supplier and container customer, as necessary.
Dimension H is measured from top of the finish to the point where diameter, I, extended parallel to the centerline, intersects the shoulder or bead.
C
Unless otherwise specified, I min applies to the full length of the opening.
D
Concentricity of I min with respect to diameters T and E is not included. I min is specified for filler tube only.

24
28
33
38
43
45
48
53
56
58
63
70
73
75
83

Finish
Identity max
in.

TABLE 10 SP-444 Finish for Plastic Bottles

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D 2911
APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. ESTABLISHING PLASTIC BOTTLE FINISHES

X1.2.4 I MinimumMinimum dimension must be specified. It should be recognized that this is for filler tube clearance
only.
X1.2.5 S DimensionAll conventional continuous thread
finishes use the SP-400 S Dimension. When a pour-out finish is
involved, the SP-100 finish should be used as a guide.
X1.2.6 L DimensionRefer to SP-410 and SP-415 finishes
where a bead is used within an H dimension.
X1.2.7 Use of Internal FitmentsSpecial consideration
should be given whenever controlled internal diameters are
required because of use with internal fitments. The controlled
internal diameter must provide the required interference to
satisfy the functional need. Specified T and E dimensions
should be maintained after insertion of the fitment. It should be
noted that the fitment is not a part of container S or H
dimension.
X1.2.8 Thread ProfileThe SP-400 L style or M style
profile should be utilized when continuous threads are required.
X1.2.9 A minimum of 1 full turn of thread should be
maintained.

X1.1 Objective
X1.1.1 The following procedures are recommended as a
guide for establishing plastic bottle finishes. The objective is to
provide a basis of common understanding for all container
suppliers that may be helpful to them in developing finish
dimensions that fall outside the present range of finish dimensions developed and when converting glass finishes to plastic.
X1.2 Determination of Finish Dimensions
X1.2.1 H DimensionsTo determine H, use maximum H of
closure minus compressed liner and add an amount for
desirable clearance (preferably 0.015 in. or 0.38 mm). This will
be minimum H. For maximum H dimensions, add 0.030 in. or
0.76 mm to minimum H. H dimension is measured from the top
of the finish to the point where diameter T extended parallel to
centerline intersects the bead or shoulder.
X1.2.2 T and E DimensionsTo determine T and E dimensions, maintain maximum SP finish dimensions as shown in
Tables 1-10, using the SP finish tolerances with corresponding
neck size (millimetres).
X1.2.3 T and E Dimensions are the average of two measurements across the major and minor axis. The limits of
ovality will be determined by the container supplier and
container customer.

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