AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 - 1983 (REVISION AND REDESIGNATION OF ANS! 821-1968) REAFFIRMED 1992 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ANSW/ASME 81.20.1-1983 25 October 1984 ACCEPTANCE NOTICE This non-Government document was adopted on 25 October 1984 and is approved for use by the Federal Agencies. The indicate industry group has furnished the clearance required by existing regulations. Copies of the document ate stocked by the DoD Single Stock Point, Naval Publications and Forms Center, Philadelphia, PA 19120, for issue to DoD activities only. Contractors and industry groups must obtain copies directly from: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers or ‘The American National Standards Institute 345 East 47th Street 1430 Broadway New York, New York 10017 New York, New York 10018 Title of Document: Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch) Date of Specific Issue Adopted: 4 February 1983 Releasing Industry Group: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers NOTICE: The Federal agencies use of this standard is subject to all the requirements and limitations of FED-STD-1128/7 Screw. ‘Thread Standards for Federal Services Section 7, Pipe Threads, General Purpose. 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A com: plete rewrite of the B2.2-1968 standard on Dryseal Pipe Threads has been completed, with the product read 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 BI.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 Gaeging for Dryscal Pipe Threads (Metric Translation) A complete rewrite of the B2.1-1968 standard on Pipe Threads (L:xcept 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) Vhese standards, ANSI/ASME: BI.20.1 and B1.20.2M, have product thread dimensions and gaging in the same document, Thread inspection specifies the use of L, taper thread plug and cing gages similar to B2.1-1968. In addition, emphasis is given to the requirement that all basie thread design dimensions are to bbe met within the specified tolerances. ‘The data in this Standatd supersede those given in ANSI B2.1-1968. ‘The ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 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 Seeretariat and the American National Standards Institute. It was approved and formally designated as an American National Standard on February 4, 1983, itASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE B1 ‘Standardization and Unification of Screw Threads (The following isthe roster of the Committee atthe time of approval ofthis Standara} OFFICERS 1.4. Emanuel, Charman H.W. Ellison, View Chairman GE, Lynch, Secretary COMMITTEE PERSONNEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. G. G. Gerber, McDonnell Dousias, St Louis, Mssourh H. Borrman, Alternate, Sperry Gyroscope Division, Great Neck, New Vark AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE F. Dalia, J, Savill Tubular Divison, Sha Pennsyivara| [AMERICAN MEASURING TOOL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION ~ 1D. Dodge, Pennoyer-Dodge Company, Glendale, California (6. We. Jatho, A/tornae, American Measuring Tool Manufactures Astociation, Birminghm, Michigan [AMERICAN PIPE FITTINGS ASSOCIATION 'W. C. Farrall, Stackhamn Valves and Fittings, Birmingham, Alabama DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CENTER. , Schwartz, Defense Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania FS. Cieearone, Alternate, Detense Industrial Supply Cente, Philadelphia, Pennsvivania ENGINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 'G. A, Rus, Cummins Engine Company, Columbus, indiana FARM AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE LF. Nagy, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michisan INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE R. 8, Balford, Industri Fasteners Insitute, Cleveland, Ohio RLM. Harris, Bethichem Steel Company, Lebnon, Panevan K. E. McCullough, SPS Technologies, Inc, Jenkintown, Penaeyianie AG. MoMurray, Ruel, Burdell and Ward In. Mentor, Ohio ‘LA. Trilling, Holo-krome Company, West Hertford, Connecticut E. 0. Spengler, Alternat, Bathlehem Steel Company, Lebanon, Pennsylvania MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOGIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTING INDUSTRY W. C. Farell, Stackham Valves and Fittings, Birmingham, Alabama METAL CUTTING TOOL INSTITUTE [TAP & DIE DIVISION) IN. F. New, Union Butterfield, Athol, Matschurtts A.D, Shephard, de, Alternate, Union/Buttertield, Derby Line, VermontNATIONAL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND FIRE CONTROL ASSOCIATION, INC. W. Testa, Grinnell Fire Protection Systerns Company, Inc, Providence, Rhode Island FP. Fleming, Alternet, National Automatic Sprinkler and Fire Conttol Astocation, In. Patterson, New York NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 4. L. Geffin, Wheatland Tube Company, Wheatland, Pennsyania ‘A.B. Levy, General Electric Company, Schenectady, New York FF. F. Weingruber, Westinenouse Eletrie Cor.,Pittiburgh, Penneylvar WAR, Wilford, Aitemate, National Eleetriel Menufacturecs Astocation, Washington, D.C. NATIONAL MACHINE TOOL BUILDERS ASSOCIATION J. Sabstor, The Cleveland Twist Drill Company, Clavel, Ohio 1D. R, Stoner, J, Teledyne Langs Machine, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania NATIONAL SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION "T. S. Mayer, Fcher Special Manufacturing Company, Cold Spring, Kentucky H. A. Elehetuadt, Alternate, National Screw Machine Products Attocistion, Brecksville, Ohio SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS H.W. Elgon, General Motors Technieal Canter, Werren, Michigan SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS . Davidson, Morse/Hemeo Corp, Holland, Michigen ‘TUBULAR RIVET AND MACHINE INSTITUTE RLM. Byene, Industry Service Bureaus, Inc, White Plain, New York UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE ‘Stewart, Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY “4. Crowley, US. Army Material Development and Readiness Commond, Alexandria, Virginie . Clas, Watervliet Arsanal, Warerliot, New York F. L. donee, Alternate, U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsene, Alsbome UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE . Schwartz, Defonse Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 1G. T. Gustafson, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS (C. T. Appleton, Jefferson, Massachusetts 1D. N, Badgley, Clark Equipment Company, Battle Crook, Michigan 4. Boshniein, PMC Industries, Wickliffe, Ohio WE. Bour, Santa Monica, California A. R. Breed, Mechanical Fasteners and Assembly, Lakewood, Ohio jewning. Southern Gage Company, Evin, Tennessee ‘Butovich, Air Industries Corp, Gardan Grove, California '. Chamerda, The Johnson Gage Company, Bloomeld, Conoesticut F. Gramer, Des Moines, Washington F. Dickson, Feed Rolled Thresd Die Company, Holden, Massachusetts onshuo, Xerox Corp, Webster, New York Drescher, Lancater, Pennyvania, Emanuel, Greenfield Tap and Die, Greenfield, Masachusere Erickson, Colt Industries, Sterling Die Operation, West Hartford, Connecticut Kanter, The Hanson Whitney Company, Hartford, Connecticut Lamport, The Van Keuren Company, Watertown, Massachusetts Machel, J, Xerox Gorp., Rochester, New York Macirson, Waterict, New York Marrara, Geometric Tool, New Haven, Connecticut Muenchinger, Westerly, Rhode Island EBDPBeOOMAEE EDS preps oreV. Pastors, Rog! Bott Comp, South Beloit, ins MM. Schuster, HiShoor Corp, Torance, Calitoria, A. G. Strang, Boyds, Maryland LR. Strang, Catamilar Tractor Company, Peoria, Winots A. F. Thibodeau, Snanton Too) Manufacturing, Inc, West Hertford, Connecticut 4 Turton, The Bendix Corp. Greenfield, Massachusers PERSONNEL OF SUBCOMMITTEE 1.20 — PIPE THREADS 0. N. Badsley, Cheizman, Clark Equipment Company, Battle Creek, Michigan WA. Keaton, Viee Chairman, General Motore Technical Center, Warren, Michigat AS. Hinse, Seoretary, Parker Mannitin Corp., Worcester, Massachusetts {C. Banks, Naval Sa System Command, Waahingran, D.C IM, Bibeau, Jamesbury Corp., Worcester, Masachusets Ri. 5. Browning, Southern Gage Company, Eri, Tenmoree D. Cadieux, TRW/Greentieid Tap & Die Division, Greenfield, Messachusets 4. A. Casnar, Hydril Technology Centar, Houston, Texae ©. Clinedinet, Belleair, Floris VR. Cochran, J&L Stee! Cor, Aliquippa, Pennsybania Datta, 4, Sawin! Tubular Division, Cyclops Corporation, Sheran, Pennsylvania widson, Morse/Hemco Coro, Holland, Mi 1g, Pennoyer-Dodye Company, Glerdal Farell, Je, Stockham Valves & Fittings, Birmingham, Alabama Faldheim, The Weatherhead Company, Clevelond, Ono Flanders, Picorna Industries, Ine, Martins Ferry, Ohio Franz, U.S. Steel Corp, Pisburgh, Pennsylvania Goldberg, Allied Tube & Conduit Comp, Harvey, Illinois Hay. The Pipe Machinery Company, Wickliffe, Ohio Kanter, The Hanson Whitney Company, Hartford, Connecticut Otten, Whoeling Machine Produets Company, Whewing, West V Piotrowski, Mack Trucks, In., Allentown, Pennsylvania uss, Cummins Engine Company, ine,, Columbus, Indiana A.D. Shopheed, de, Litton Union/Buttertield, Derby Line, Vermont ‘A. G. Strang, Boyds, Maryland 4 Turton, The Bendix Corp, Inc, Greenfield, Massachusetts F prpMezeprsppn PRemoppyegCONTENTS Foreword cece eet eee Standards Committee Roster 1 Introduction . 1 Scope 12. ‘Theead Designations « 13° Sealing 14 Inspection 15 Appendix .... 16 Related Standard 2 American National Standard Pipe Thread Form Thread Form . Angle of Thread 23. Truncation and Thread Height 3. Specification for General Purpose Taper Pipe Threads, NPT . 3.1 Taper Pipe Threads - : : 3.2 Tolerances . 4 Specifications for Internal S 4.1 Straight Pipe Thicud ht Threads in Pipe Couplings, NPS. in Pipe Couplings 5. Specifications for Railing Joint Taper Pipe Threads, NPTR. 511 Railing Joints 6 Specifications for Straight Pipe Threads for Mechanical Joints; NNPSM, NPSL, NPSH : 6.1 Straight Pipe Threads 6.2 Pree Fitting Mechanical Joints for Fixtures, NPSM 63 Loose-Fitting Mechanical Joints With Locknuts, NPSL. 6.4 Loose-Filting Mechanical Joints for Hose Coupling, NPSH 7 Gages and Gage Tolerances for American National Standard Pipe Threads 7. Design of Gi . 7.2 Classes of Gages 7.3 Gage Tolerances - 74 Relation of Lead and Angle Deviations to Pitch Diameter Tolerances of Gunes uw8 Gaging of Taper Pipe Threads ... 8.1 Gaging External Taper Threads 8.2 Gaging Internal Taper Threads 83 Gaging Practice 844 Gaging Chamfered, Countersunk, or Recested Thrcils 9 Gaging of St 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 Teesite-ight Joints, NPT 3. American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread Notation 4 NPT Standard Taper Pipe Thuead Plug and Ring Gages 5 Suggested Form of Gage Thread 6 Gaging External Taper Threads With Ring 7 Gaging Internal Taper Threads... 6... 65.5 8 Gaging of Chamfered Threads Tables 1 Limits on Crest and Root Truncation of American National Standard External and Internal Taper Pipe Threads, NPT Basic Dimensions of American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread, NPI Tolerances on Taper, Lead, and Angle of Pipe Threads, NPT Dimensions, Internal Straight Threads in Pipe Coupling, NPC... Dimensions of External and Internal Taper Pipe Threads for Railing Joints, 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 Theaded Plu and Ring Gages fr National American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads, NPT. 9 Tolerances for American National Standard Working Taper Pipe Thread Plug and Ring Gages, NPT. 10 Diameter Equivalent of Deviation in Half tncluded Angle of Thread for Tools and Gages 11 Diameter Equivalent of Deviation in Lead for Toolsand Gages... see cee ‘Appendix. . 3 6 8 8 10 MW 9 20 a 23AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD. PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSVASME.81,20.1-1983 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Scope ‘This American National Standard covers dimen sions and gaging of pipe threads for general purpose applications. 1.2 Thread Designations 1.2.1 The types of pipe theads 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 18-27 NPSC 1/2-14NPTR 1/8 -27 NSM. V/s ~ 27 NPSL 1-115 NPSH For left hand threads add LH to the designation, otherwise right hand threads will be understood, For example 3/8 = 18 NPT- LH 1.2.2 Each of these letters in the symbols has 2 definite significance as follows: N = National (American) Standard P = Pipe T = Taper © = Coupling S = Straight M = Mechanica! 1. = Locknut H = Hose Coupling R = Railing Fittings Twnere it is necesaay to use decimal notation for the sae designation (as when inserting sch in a computer of eles tronic accounting machine) the decimal equivalent of nom Jnl pipe size may be substituted for fractional pipe sizes, 1.23 Coated or Plated Threads. The threaded product specifications covered in this Standard do not include an allowance for coatings or plating, 1.3 Sealing 1.3.4 Where pressure-tight joints are required, itis intended that taper pipe threads conforming to this Standard be made up wrench-tight with a sealant ‘To prevent galling on certain piping materials such as stainles steels the sealant usually contains lubricant, 1.3.2 Pipe threads designed for pressure-tight joints that may be used without scaling compounds: (Dryseal Threads) are covered in ANSI B1,20.3 (Inch) and ANSI BI.20.4 (Metric Translation), 14 Inspection A gaging method and tolerances are prescribed in this Standard to effect a functional inspection of the hhandtight £1 engagement threads. However, con- formance to this Standard requires that all basic design dimensions be met (within applicable tole. ances) including extension of the thread elements to provide for wreneh-tight makeup. Therefore, addi- onal 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 @ part of this Standard is presented in the Appen- dix. Specifically, the Appendix gives Suggested Twist Drill Diameters. for Drilled Hole Sizes for Pipe Threads, 1.6 Related Standard Definitions of terms and symbols for thread di: mensions are given in ANSI BI.7, Nomenclature, Definitions and Letter Symbols for Screw Threads,MLL, Leanne L\ A < RVGQ@o_GQ@qv =ANSVASME 81.20.1-1982 [AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD. PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) tw) pees sonybion, 10 80H admis dN ‘SOWAUH 3dld HadvL TYNHBLNI ONY TWNSLX3 GYVONVLS TYNOLLVN NVOIY3WY 40 NOLLVONNYL LOOY GNV 18349 NO SLINIT L3T8VL jruregAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) GENERAL NoTE ANSH/ASME B1,20.1-1983 ZZZ4f Rear sge LE When threaded joints are made up wrench. tght wath lubricant or sealer, i is intunded that the Monk shall be in contact, FIG. 2, AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD TAPER PIPE THREADS FOR PRESSURE-TIGHT JOINTS, NPT 2 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREAD FORM 2.1 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, 1, is = 0.866025p = 0.866025) where = pitch of thread ‘m= threads per inch ‘The basic maximum depth of the truncated thyead, A (see Fig. 1), is based on factors enter- {ng into the manufacture of cutting tools and the ‘making of tight joints. 4 ‘= 0.800p = 0.800) The crest and root of pipe threads ate truncated a ‘minimum of 0,033, 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 line or parallel to the axis, The sketch in Table 2, giving a sectional view of this Standard thread form, represents the truncated thread form by a straight line. However, when closely examined, the erests and roots of commercially manufactured pipe threads appear slightly rounded. When crests and roots of threading tools or chasers lie within the limits shown in Table I, 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 2.1. 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. Soe Fi. 2. NPT taper pipe threads are intended to be made up wrenchetight and with a sealant whenever a pres- surestight joint is required.AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) Normal wrench smexeun £3 -L4—> T : Plane of normat ‘wrench takeup & fo ey ANS/ASME 81,20.1-1983 ‘reed length Plane of vanish point a FIG. 3 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD. ‘TAPER PIPE THREAD NOTATION Sealing is affected by out-of-roundness which is possible between the wrench-ight mated parts in final assembly. This wll vary depending on the method for producing the thread in conjunction with the elasticity and/or ductility of the mating parts and the resultant conformance at final assembly, 3.1.1 Thread Designation and Notation. American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads are designated jn accordance with 1.2.1 as follows: 3/8 - 18 NPT Standard notation applicable to American National ‘Standard Taper Pipe Threads is shown in Fig. 3. 3.1.2 Designation of Plated Threads. The product specifications of this Standard do not include an allowance for plating. If plating is desired, it may be necessary to modify the threads since the same final gaging requirements must be satisfied for plated and Unplated parts. This may be emphasized by adding the words AFTER PLATING to the designation, For ‘manufacturing purposes, notes for plated taper pipe threads may specify the gage limits (turns or threads engagement) before plating followed by the words BEFORE PLATING. These should be followed by the standard gage limits (turns or threads engage- sent) after plating and the words AFTER PLATING. 3.1.3 Form of Thread. The form of the thread for ‘American National Standard Taper Pipe Threads is that specified in 2.1. 3.1.4 Taper of Thread, The taper of the thread is 1 in 16 of 0.75 in,fft measured on the diameter and along the axis. 3.1.8 Diameter of Thread. The basic pitch diame- ‘ters of the taper thread are determined by the follow- ing formulas’ based on the outside diameter of the pipe and the pitch of the thread: Eq = D-(0.05D+1.1) 1/n D~ (Q.05D+1.1)p Fp +0.062S2,, where D = outside diameter of pipe Bq = pitch diameter of thread at end of pipe or small end of externa thread E, = pitch diameter of thread at the gaging notch or large end of internal thread normal engagement by hand between exter nal and internal threads = threads per inch For the Yy-27 and %4-18 sizes, £y approx. = D vos2p -(o.0spAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD: \PE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSI/ASME 61.20.1-1983 WU Lise EKG KR ARA ARERR Taner of thread ~ Vin 16 measured on charset rok im, |__Hanti Eomt tie Tr omit | 0.0.4 sawnet |e | ana ae wrt | Ste | rman | “ead [tea | HPT gag 2 | SHR ES) Toa TE | Mar | Mat [eerie [on time | ten | en [tr | te vpe ts) + |e |e p> spe |e the 03125 a 0.03704) 0.27118 | 0.160 432 | o2sire | a261 | 7.05 0.28750 ® 0.405 a 0.03704 | 0.36351 | 0.1615 436 0.37360 | 0.2639 7.12 | 0.38000 4 0.540 7 0.05556 | 0.47739 | 0.2278 410, 0.49163 | 0.4018 | 7.23 0.50250 des | 1 | sossse| osraot | oan! | S32 | anon | Som | ar Sasso % 0.840 “4 o.o714a| o.7s843 | 0.320 448 0.77843 | 0.5337 147 0.79179 1.050 “4 0.07143) 0.96768 | 0.339 47s | 0.98887 | 0.5457 164 1.00179 1 [sats | ins | omnes] satan | ovo | aso | antes | ome | ras | tase iM veso | ans oossse| rss7i3 | uazo | 383 | sasze | 07068 | 813 | 1.60130 MA | 1S f OMS | ones] 133008 | oso | 8s] Vitae | ezne | tha | tse YF ae | MS] atese) zee: f otis | tar | Sse ese | 83 | aioe wh 2.875 a 0.12500 | 2.71953 | 0.682 5.46 2.76216 | 1.1375. 3.10 2.79062 Pe) Ste | & | tition) tga | ste | ats | SSams0 | rime | Seo | lisa ah 4.000 a 0.12500| 3.83750 | 0.821 657, 3.81 | 1.2500 10.00 3.91562 ye) tse | § | Sate) H3zrss | San | ete | thers | tao | tote | se 5 | sso | 8 | rai) savers | oom | rae | suinn | aoe | nas | snes SP RS] $ | Sika) Gis | sae | bee | elas | cae | tate | eee $f as | § | stbim) tiie | se | a8 | Stem | thas | tte | ston sb foako | & | tatoo] wosee | 13h | San | ansme | tome | sth | esos 1 [tan | ok | tiasoo} asso | Ten [ose | asin | siaso | 90 | Nassee teoo. | saan | a | anazoo| rarseo | rsea | 250 | aaa | 20 | soo | nots 80 [idem | $ | Gist] Stee | rai | sso | sates | Slam | tee | toto 180 | teem | $ | Gtasec| 27500 | zm | eso | trarve | dasoe | ata | Horse een. | zm | & | Stateo| sino whoo | faarost | daso0 | a0 | tooier NOo. | dam | & | avoron| Sore | 338 | too | tame | F500 | team | saisee ‘NOTES: (2) The basic dimensions of the American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread are given in inches to four or five decimal places, Wh Inmpliee a greater degree of precsion thon is ordinarily ettained, these dimensions ore the basis of goge dimensions and are so expressed for the ‘purpose of eliminacing errors in computations (2 Alto length of thin ring guge and length fram gaging notch to small end of plus oar. {2} Abo piteh diamater a gaging notch (handtight pane! (4) Ato onath of plug goge.AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANOARO PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH! ANSIIASME 81.20.1-1983 v Tapes of thresd Vin 16 measured TABLE 2 BASIC DIMENSIONS OF AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD TAPER PIPE THREAD, NPT! (CONT'D) Lanai 1 Pare ycgnch Makeup Lan for vera | Nominal Compete Bou! wine | ene tees Lette | Van yas | csc | Nein amet | age | secu.’ Sm ‘Nominall Estrnal Tea neat Toren (| externa ot | ine | at Sra Pie | ists) | Lenetn tad | Diam. Theaad | Lanath | Diam. | Thread | Thread | End of see [i [iret [in |The] Uy) | om | Thmed | Ua) | Uy) | Uey) | U) |10.0625/n)| Pipe Kel 7>e tse pe >si. feel. pa [a [2 |= [= Yas [sor | 273 [ort] 3 | 0.26426 ]0.1285| 347 | 0.2896 | 0.1870 0.28287 0.02963 | 000231 | 0.2916 ie Joroas | 276 foun) 3 | 035656 lozes | 347 | 03926 | o1898 | 0.37537 |0.02863 | ooo2m | 0.3339 Ye foro | a13 | ouser) > | 04667 Jorszs | 347 | 05946 | 02007 | 0.49556 |o.04ees | oooser | 0.4329 $ losers | 302 | oxger) 3 | osoreo losis | 347 | 0.006 | 0.2967 | a.i0se |atssas | o00se7 | 03076 % Joris | 299 [o2iaa) 3 | or4soelozars| 347 | 0.7815 | 03909 | 0.78286 | 0.05774 | oooses | 0.7013 aoe? | 289 | oatas| 3 | aaseaa o2era| 347 | 07995 | 0079) 099266 [ooszia | ooness | o105 1 [ozs28 | 328 | 02608) 3} 11972 for017 | 347 | 0.9845 | 05009 | 1.24543 | 0.06957 | 000540 | 1441 iY [orgs | 330 | o2soy) 3 | 1s4ons|oz0i7 | 347 | 1.0085 | 08329 | 1.59043 | 0.06957 | ooosas | 1.4876 Ve Joaoas | 249 | 0209) 3 | szr97elozor7 | 3.47 | 1.0252 | 0.496 | 1.83063 | 0.06857 | o.o0ses | 1.7265 2° [pasos | rea | oaces) 2 | aasza|osory | 347 | s\0se2 | o's826| 2's0s43 |ooe9s? | oooses | 21995 2H jossss | 268 | a2so0) 2 | 270381 Joass7 | 347 | 1.5712/ anars | 2.77500] 0.100000} ooore1 | 2.195 3 [ossao | 347 | 02500] 2 | 32500 Joss7 | 3.47 | 1.6337 | 09500 | 3.40000] 0.100000} 00781 | 3.2406 ae [oazw | 341 | 02500) 2 | 382188 loass7 | 347 | 1.5837 | 1.0000 390000 | o'ta0000| aoozs1 | 3 7575 4 [oas6o | 3.65 | 0.2800] 2 | 4.31875 [0.4387 | 3.47 | 1.7337 1.0500 | 4.40000 | 0.100000] 00781 | 3 2544 5 jossaa | 2.78 | oasoo) 2 | s.avstrfowss7 | 3.47 | 1.8400 | 1.1563 | 5.45300] 0.100000| 00781 | 5.2907 & [ossas | 44 | 0500) 2 | sazoer oussr | 3:47 | 15462 | 12625 | 62500 |o.ro0000] came) | 6 ss 8 |oeaas | 20 | 02500] 2 | s.ai797foasay | 342 | 21452 | 14625 | 9'52500 |o‘100000| 00761 | 8 3036 10 Jozrso | 372 | 02500] 2 | 1052968 Jo.4ss7 | 3.47 | 2.3567 | 1.6750 |10.65000 0.100000] coors: | 10.453 12 areso | 612 | o2s00| 2 frzsimiefosssr | 3.7 | 25887 | 18730 [1268000 /o-100000| 00781 | 124328 140.0.)assa0 | +20 | 02500] 2 |1325938 Jo43s7 | 3.47 | 26837 | 2.0000 |13.90000 | o.100000} 00761 | 13.6750 Jeow.lossg0 | 510 | 0200] 2 [1574088 oass7 | 3.47 | 28837 | 22000 |15.90000 |o.r00000] 00781 | 15-6625 1800./94300 | 320 | 0.200] 2 | 1773438 foss7 | 347 | $0837 | 24000 |17-90000 |o'100000] 00781 | 17-6500 2000. 07250 | S80 | oaso0] 2 | iazass osasr | 3.47 | 1288 | 2.6000 |16.s0000 0100000] coors | 9.378 240.0. 08750 | 7.00 | 02500] 2 |2resesa|oasia | 347 | 33837] 5.000 2320000 |o.s00000| 0.90781 | 2.6125 (5h The teagth Ls from the end of the pipe determines the plane beyond which the thread form i incomplete atthe eret, The ext ro threads re complete tthe root. At thin lane the cone formed by the crest of the thread interacts tne cylinder forming the exten surface atthe ips. Le = La ~ 20, {6} Given as formation for use in selecting tp oil, (S40 Appendix) 17) Wary Specification MIL—P-7105 gives the wench makeup a1 these threads for szex 3 and walle, The Es dimensions areas follows: Nominal pipe ize 2% = 2.69608 and size 3 ~ 9.31719, sizes 2 and smaller sme as sbove, col. 16. (@) Reference dimension,[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) ANSHASME 61.20.1196 TABLE 3 TOLERANCES ON TAPER, LEAD, AND ANGLE OF PIPE THREADS, NPT Tolerancor “Taper on iteh Line | ead in Length | 60 deg. Angle Nominal ar ‘of Ettective | of Threads, Pipe ‘Threads ‘Threads stagrees Size o Maximum — | Minimum o tl 1 2 3 fl 5 6 ‘the, a +h =the 0.003 un ‘ae 18 +t ~ the 0.003 2 ‘bh. Ye “4 +h othe 0.003" 2 1, 1%, 1,2] ons +h ~ he 0.003! Me 2/2 and larger 8 oe athe 0.003" vA GENERAL NOTE For tolerances on depth of thread see Table 1 and for tolerances on functional size, se 9.21 Nore: (1) The tolerance on tead shal! be +0.003 infin. on any size threaded to an affective thread Length ‘greater than 1 in TABLE 4 DIMENSIONS, INTERNAL STRAIGHT THREADS IN PIPE COUPLING, NPSC {Pressure-tight Joints With Lubricant or Sealant) 0. L otPioe | Threada/in. | Minor Diamter, Pach Diameter o to ‘Minimum | Minimum | Maximum 1 2 a 4 5 6 Ye 2 0.340 0.3701 oar 4 6 oa 0.4864 0.4968 6 ost o62t8 0.6322 # 4 0.715 0.7717 0.7851 4 1 0925 o.9a22 0.9956 1 ws: 1.61 1.2305 1.2968 "h ans 1506 15782 15915 ih ns 174s va 1.3305, 2 ms 2219 22881 23044 wh ® 2.650 2.7504 27739 3, & 3am 3.3768 3.4002 wh 8 am 3.8771 3.9005 ‘ a 4275 43754 43988 Note: (1) Attention is called 10 the fact thatthe actual pitch diameter of the straight tapped hole wil be ‘ighly smaller than the value ven when gaged witha taper plug gage a ecified in 8.1.2.AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) 3.1.6 Length of Throad. The basic length of the ‘effective external taper thread La, is determined by the following formula based on the outside diameter Of the pipe and the pitch of the thread: Ly = (0.800 +68) I/n (80D + 6.8) p where D_ = outside diameter of pipe a= threads per inch ‘This formula determines directly the length of ‘effective thread which includes two usable threads slightly incomplete at the crest 3.1.7 Engagement Between 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, longer thread engagement is used, in which ease the pitch diameter (dimension Fy, Table 2) is maintained and the pitch diameter £y at the end of the pipe is proportionately smaller. 3.1.8 Batle 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. 32 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 ate given in Table 3. This table is 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 cate specifications shall require control and checking of thread elements ‘On pipe fittings and valves (not steel or high grade alloys used in critical services) for steam pressures 300 Ib and below, itis intended that plug and ring ‘ge practices as established in this Standard be used [ANSUASME 81,20.1-1983 in conjunction with tooling control of thread ele- ments, eg, taps and dies, to provide satisfactory comtrol of functional size. Therefore, no tolerances ‘on thread elements have been established for this elas, For service conditions, where more exact checks are required, procedures have been developed by industry to supplement the standard plug and ring sage 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 uted to form pressure-tight joints when assembled with an American National Standard external taper pipe thread and made up wrench-tight with lubricant or sealant. 4.1.1 Thread Designation. The American National Standard Coupling Straight Pipe Threads are desig. nated in accordance with 1.2.1 as follows: 1/8 - 27 NPSC 4.1.2 Dimensions and Limits of Size. The dimen- sions and pitch diameter limits of size are specified in Table 4. The pitch diameter limits of size correspond to one and one-half turns large or small of the stan- dard tapet pipe thread. The major and minor di- ameters vary with the pitch diameter, as the Ameri- can National Standard Pipe Thread form is: main: tained within the truncation tolerances shown in Table 1. 5 SPECIFICATIONS FOR RAILING JOINT ‘TAPER PIPE THREADS, NPTR. 5.1. Railing Joints Railing joins that require a rigid mechanical thread joint may be made with external and internal taper threads. ‘The external thread is basically the same as the ‘American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread, except that itis shortened to permit the use of the201mm 1 patoods ave SyiBua) peas¥L “AasNpUI SUNT De AMER ata yo AIsOg YoLteNRLEpLe! ANSI/ASME 81,20,1-1985 seo ore seo ove te | ae ov | oe | seo ave |eiot | ore | oro levo ave | esvo fer ace fea [race Cet | 50 eva [ove loge | ae seu [erve Fo wo sce fous) Love |e tes = a | 1 ‘eno | wruan | wmannn ca serena] on [er 7 AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) 10AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE |INCH) ANSI/ASME 81,20, 541260 cront “ External Theen Internal Thad TABLE 6 DIMENSIONS OF EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS FOR FIXTURES, NPSM (Free Fitting Mechanical Joints) v0. | Extornal Thread, Clase 2A, ternal Thea, Clase 28 Niom.| “at | threads! | Allow: ———— ice) got, | Tema | Allow | ajr Dames Pkch Diameter Minot Diaetar heh Dire Size) (0) ‘Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum! 1 2 “3 {4 | 5s 6 7 8 2 10 u % | oaos| 27 ooo | ase7 | 0.390 0.3725 | 03689 | 0.358 0.384 0.3936 < 0540) 18 0.9013 | 0526 | 0517 u4903 | 0.4859 | 0.468 0.481 0.4916 ous| 1 | ooo1 | 6662 | 0053 | osase | osm | asos | os12 | os270 fh | osio| 4 | coors | 023 | osis | ozs | osns | azar | ose | ores He | tos) 14 | soore | tos | axe | ours | oouz0 | nese | aor | conte vy [2s] tes | ogo | aay | van J saace | tau! tao | aan | rane iY | 1960] irs | ooo | 1638 | tees | tasie | 13756 | 1546 | nse | 13034 ve | i900] ans | ooo | visry | sos | xs205 | reas | tus | r9e4 | szas 2 |2ars| ans | 00019 | 2351 2339 | 294 | aiase2 | at2s9 | 2268 | 2.2963 m™ | 2878] 8 o.oo22 | 2841 | 2820 | 2.7600 | 27526 | 2708 | 2927 | 27622 3 | 3300] 8 | 0023 | aaer | 342 | sansa | asza | a3s0 | 3353 | sees 3% | ooo] 8 0023 | 3968 | 3983 | aescs | sures | 383s | 388 | 3888s «| 4300] 8 | 0.0023 | 4a6e | dass | aaese | asym | ease | see | aaan 5s | sses| 8 | oooas | sisze | siz | sieaso | sissa0 | sisas | sans | siacas GENERAL NOTES: [a) NPSM threads are of Unified screw thread form to Ciateet 2A/20 tolerancet, neving the minimum pitch siameter of the internal thraad besie nd equal to £1 of NPT threads () The minor diameters of external heads and maior diameters of internal threads ‘and commercial ground straight pipe tape ‘The motor diometer af the external thread has been calculated on the basis of @ truncation of 0.10825, and the minor diameter of tho Internal thread has been ealoulated on the basi of#trunestion of 0.218519, to provide no interference at crest and root when product is aged with gpges made in secordence with 9.2. note: (1) Column 11 ie the same as the pitch alometer st the large end of internal thread, Basic. (See Table 2, col. 8.) ‘hose as produced by commercial straight pipe dies u[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH ‘ANSI/ASME B1,20.1-1983, Standard fitting with taper thread Locker Tank floor cr mall Straight locknut ‘heed Locknut TABLE7 DIMENSIONS, EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STRAIGHT PIPE THREAD FOR, LOCKNUT CONNECTIONS, NPSL (Loose Fitting Mechanical Joints) External Threads Ineeenal Threads Maximum! Miimars sraael rit Diamaner | MIM! | pach Diameter inch | Diameter | Maximum | Minimum | Diameter | Minimum | Maximum 2 4 5 * 7 ® 2 % | ons | a aso | asso | asses | once | oan | oanom ko | nwo | is osar | asose | oases | oro | osora | osias oers | 8 oars | oss | oess7 | aor | ossae | onsen Bow | osas | 02963 | 0286 | 0759 | ogcos | o.ors tose | 4 ast | oor | 10000 | oaee | Vora | toe 1 vais | ous | tare | vaeoe | 13523 | 1200 | 12558 | 12039 the | 660 | 1s | t66 | tsost | sao | 1553 | istos | ster te | xg | ns | tom | aus | saneo | imme | aus | lass 2 ass | ms | gare | aaso | a0 | age | aa | aaa ae | ze | 8 | asm | aos | ani | ans | zso | 2s129 3 aso0 | 8 3303 | Sai | duos | aaa | sane | 399 ah 4,000 8 4.003 3.9201 3.9084 3.845 3.9279 3.9396 4 aso | 8 4500 | asia | act | as | deze: | tae 5 sso | 8 sso | saaos | sases | sos | s.asee | s.so01 é seas | ée20 | sar | esas | easr | beso | esser 2 teas | 8 Seis | ssais | sais | sass | asas1 | a'sson w worse | | sora | soss22 | vossos | inser | r08600 | 10.6017 2 ras | 8 | iats2 | imeesi | toss | rasre | acseo | r.sc86 nore (1) NPSL threads are standard pipe thread form where the pitch diameters of the external threads re fixed at 2.6 and 4 turns larger then basic £1, and where the pitch dlamaters of the internal threads ae fixed at 8 and 6.5 turns larger shan beni £1, dus providing an allowance equivalent 19 ane turn ofthe sandord taper pipe thread, ‘As the American National Standard Straight Pipe Thread form of thread is produced by a single too, the major and the minor diamatars of the incernal thread and the minor diameter of the external thread ara presumed to vary with ‘ne pitenslameter. The mejor lametsr of the external thread is uBvally setermined By the diameter of the pipe, Theve ‘theoretical diameters result from adding the depth of the truncated thread (0,686028 X p) to the maximum piteh diameters in ool, 5, and it should be understood that commercial pipr will not always hove these maximum major diameters The locknut thread is established on the bass of retaining she greatest possible amount of metal thickness between ‘the bottom of the thread and the inside of the pipe {Im ordor that 2 lockrut may fit loorely on the externally threadod par, an allownmne equal t0 the increas in pith \diamatar par turn is provided, with a tolarance of 7.5 turne for both external and internal thea 12[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) larger end of the pipe thread, See Table 5. The di: mensions of these external and internal threads are shown in Table 5. A recess in the fitting provides a ‘covering for the last scratch or sharp edges of in complete threads on the pipe. 5.1.1 Thread Designation. American National Standard Railing Joint Taper Pipe Threads are desig nated in accordance with 1.2.1 as follows: 12-14 NPTR 5.1.2 Form of Thread, The form of the thread is the same as the form of the American National ‘Standard Tape Pipe Thread showa 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 turn small, The maximum allowable deviation in the intecnal thread is one tw tums smell large, no 6 SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS FOR MECHANICAL JOINTS; NPSM, NPSL, NPSH 6.1 Straight Pipe Threads In addition tw pressuce-tilt pipe younts, for whicie taper external threads and either taper or straight niernal thieads are used, there are mechanical joints where straight pipe threads ate used to advantage on both external and internal threads Three of these straight pipe thread joints are covered by this Stan. dard, all of which are based on the pitch diameter of the Ametican National Standard Taper Pipe Thicad at the gaging wotch (dimension #y of Table 2) bur have various truncations at crest und root as described below. These three types oF joints are as follows: (@) fiee-tisting mechanical joints for fixtures, Table 6, both external and internal, NPSM. () loosecfitting mechanical joints with tock- nuts, Table 7, both external and internal, NPSL. (©) loose-itting mechanical joints for hose coup! ings (ANSI B2.4), NPSH. 6.1.1 Thread Designations. The above types of steaight pipe threads for mechanical joints are desig. nated in accordance with 1.2.1 as follows: 13 ANSW/ASME B1,20.1-1985 1/8 - 27 NPSM 1/8 -27 NPSL 1-11.35 NPSH 6.1.2 Pitch and Flank Angle. The pitch and flank angle are the same as the corresponding dimensions of tiie taper pipe thea eseribed in Section 3. 6.1.3 Diameter of Thread. The basic pitch diame- ter for both the external and internal straight pipe ucads is equal to the pitch diameter of the Ameti= can National Standard Taper Pipe Thread at the aging. notch (dimension #', of Table 2), which is the same as at the large end of the internal taper pipe duread 6.2 Free-Fitting Mechanical Joints for Fixtures, NPSM Pipe is often used for special applications where there are no internal pressures. Where straight thread joints are required tor mechanical assemblies, sight pipe threads are often found more suited or cone ‘The dimensions of these threads, as given in Table 6, arc 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 thread having the largest diameter that it is possible to cut ‘on standard pipe. Ordinarily Straight Internal Threads are used with these Straight External Threads, provid ing 2 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 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 nore SSS Df FIG. 4 NPT STANDARD TAPER PIPE THREAD PLUG AND RING GAGES Crests truncated pee 1.7 Roots must clot 0.09818 Hat FIG.5 SUGGESTED FORM OF GAGE THREAD ‘The llustration shows standard dev for sizes 2 iach and smaller. Lrger size ae of slightly diferent designs ANSI/ASME 61,20.1-1983 FIG. 6 GAGING EXTERNAL TAPER THREADS WITH RING GAGE FIG.7 GAGING INTERNAL TAPER THREADSFIG.8 GAGING OF CHAMFERED THREADS (See 8.4) 1s[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 straight internal and external loose-ftting threads. There are several standards of hose threads having various diameters and pitches, one of which is based fon the American National Standard Pipe Thread. By the use of this thread series, itis possible to join small, hhose couplings in sizes % to 4, inclusive, to ends of standard pipe having American National Standard External Pipe Threads, using 2 gasket to seal the joint. For dimensions and tolerances, see ANSI B24. 7 GAGES AND GAGE TOLERANCES FOR AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS 7.1 Design of Gages Gages for American National Standard Pipe ‘Threads provide a functional check and aze 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 of a taperthreaded plug gage and a taperthreaded ting gage. See Figs. 4 and 5. The plug gages are made 10 dimensions given in Table 8 with » gaging notch located 2 distance L {rom the small end. The 4, ring gage has # length equal to dimension L. The roots of the threads on these sages shall clear 0.03812 width. A sharp V or under- ‘eut 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 tw 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 full-form profile in order to avoid possible seating error from bent or malformed feathered edge 7.1.2 Marking of Gages. Hach gage shall be marked s0 45 {0 indicate clearly the nominal size of pipe, ‘ANSW/ASME B1.20.1-1985 tdureads per inch, and the proper thread series designa: ‘on 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: (@) master gages uscd to check working gages (6) working gages used to check thyeads during ‘manufacture ond for conformance inspection 7.2.1 Master Gages. The sot of master gages con- sists of an Li taper threaded plug gage and an Ly taper threaded ring gage (see Figs. 4 and 5). The plug gage is made (o dimensions specified in Table 8. I is constructed of hardened stecl with « gaging notch located a distance £4 (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 ats mating plug - seating flush at the noteh within + 0.002 in, for sizes 1/16 through 2, within * 0.003 in. for sizes 24/2 through 12, and within + 0.005 in. far sizes 14 and larger. The roots of the threads on these ring sages shall clear a 0.0381p flat or may be undercut beyond a sharp V, The crests of the plug and ting gage are truncated 0.100p. The set of mister gages is Used for checking working gages (see 7.3.2). A supplementary check by optical means should he made of flank angle and form, CAUTION: It should be understood that only a specifically matched set of masters (/.y plug and Ly ring) can be expected to mate with each other within the tolerance specified, There are many characteristics or deviations in gage elements that may combine to cause a significant standoff difference between ‘master gages which are not specifically match 7.2.2 Working Gages. Each set of working gages consists of an ZL taper threaded plug gage and an taper threaded ring page and is used for checking the product. ‘These gages are made of hardened steel for equivalent material to dimensions given in Table 8. (See 7.3.2 for tolerance.) In locating the basie notch of the plug gage the plane of the notch should inter- sect the crest of the thread It is 10 be noted that these gages are truncated at the crest so that they bear only on the flanks of the thread, Thus, although they do not check the erest or root truncations specified in Table 1, they are a satisfactory functional check for the general run of product. 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AdN 'SOV3HHL Jdld H3d¥L GHWONVLS TYNOLLYN NVOIUAWY TWNOLLYN MO4 S39VD ONIY GNY 501d GIGVaHHA 40 SNOISNAWIG DISVE 8 378WL ”[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THRIEADS, 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 gages, varistions from basic dimensions are unavoidable. Furthermore, gages will wear in use. In order 10 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 ol master ager 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: lative tolerance specified in cols. 13 and 14 of Table 9. Each master gage should be accompanied by 4 record of the measurements of all elements of the thiead and the standoff of master plug to master ing (large end of ring gege to basic notch of plug eee) 7.32 Working Gage Tolerances. All gages apphed to the product thread, whether in manufacture or inspection, are designated as working gages, All work: ing gages should be made to the basic dimensions specified in Table 8 and within tolerances spevfied 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 necessary to compute frum measure: ments the decimal part of a turn that a gage vaties from the basic dimensions, Tables 10 and 1 should bbe 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 lead or angle devia- tions are either plus or The diameter equivalent for lead and angle devia tions plus the pitch diameter deviation multiplied by 16 gives the longitudinal deviation from basic at the gaging notch. This longitudinal deviation divided by the pitch equals the decimal part of a tusn that the age varies fiom basic at the gaging notch, [ANSI/ASME 81,20.1-1985 8 GAGING OF TAPER PIPE THREADS 8.1. Gaging External Taper Threads In gaging external taper threads, the /., cing gage, Fig. 6, is serewed handtight on the pipe or external thread. The thread is within the permissible tolerance when the gaging face of the working ring gage is not more than one turn, large or small, from being lush with the end of the thread, as indicated in Fig. 6. 8.2 Gaging Internal Taper Threads Im gaging internal taper threads, the 4, plug gage, Vig. 4, is 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 1 tum, large or smal, from being flush with the end of the thread, as indieated in Fig. 7 8.3 Gaging Practice 8.3.1 Precautions. In gaging pipe threads it is common practice t0 tap oF 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 ate fice of chips, burrs, abrasives, or other forcign materials 8.3.2 Supplemental Gaging. Gaging of both in ternal and external threads by use of the fy plug and ring gages. illustrated by Figs, 6 and 7, serves to assuze conformance to the /., clements of the desiga dimensions. However. conformance to this Standard requires that ull basic design dimensions he met within applicable tolerances including extension of the thread elements to provide for wrench-tight make- up. Therefore, in controlling manufacturing practices or us otherwise required, additional methods of ‘measuring or gaging may be employed to supplement 1, soning 8.4 Gaging Chamfered, Countersunk, oF Recessed Threads The ‘eference point for gaging internal product thrends depends upon the chamfer diameter. When the internal chamfer diameter exceods the major diameter of the internal thread, the reference point is the last thread seratch on the chamfer cone, See Fig, 8B. Otherwise, when the internal chamfer diameter does not exceed the major diameter of the internal thread, the reference point is the end of the[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD ANSI/ASME 81,20.1-1989 PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) bayer 99 Pinos 408 24 Jo pues peau jo Fado (000°0 » aus ‘auensun'z oF 8 1 UE 2 Sadun or 8.2) satin po sz 204 10) 2000 5 100'0 0067 +49 HUE Uy} BAH Er au J0 4e1CU Bue ct pus. wos 7 “ati BoP unui ware @ 0:84; 21 200 0 AA SNBRpURY pA qua Uae Soy ase j04>:0 pu ue 30 2uL (2) '53L0N 1¥U3N0 ‘zor coo ocooo | ct0oo zor zoo ozo0'9 sto00 9.000 9.000 e000 ‘e000 e000 e009 cee | ose j zoo oxoo'a ozo st003 tao tao st00's 91009 1009 ‘on0'r2 00.07 00 #1 o00'9t oot “wor ‘go0r vor! ‘oat vor! 4 ™ . os wd eso suauig a a 20) 10, bo as pu Song aN ‘S39¥9 ONIH ONY 917d QV3YHL 3dld HadVL ONINUOM GUVGNVIS TVNOLLUN NVOIUINY HOs S39NVUSTOL 6 37aVL ryAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH? ANSW/ASME 61.20.1-1983 TABLE 10 DIAMETER EQUIVALENT OF DEVIATION! IN HALF INCLUDED ANGLE OF THREAD FOR TOOLS AND GAGES? Deviation? 8 ns, 1% 8 2 (5a) Minute | Theeade/in. | Thwesds/in, | Theedsfin. | Threads/in, | Threadsfn 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 0.00006 .00004 | 0.00003 | 0.00002 | 0.00002 2 0.00011 0.00008 | 0.00006 | o0n00s e.00003 4 0.00017 0.00012 | o.00010 | o.00007 o.00005 4 00022 | cowie | 0.00013, c.cg1a | 0.00007 $s 0.00028 c.o0019 | 0.00016 0.00012 9.00008 ~ 6 0.00034 | 0.00023 | o.on019, 0.00015 8.00010 7 0.00039 | 0.00027 o.00022 0.00017 0.00012 8 0.00045 0.00031 9.00026, 0.00020 | 0.00013, ° o.o0so | 0.00035 9.00028 0.00022 9.00015, 10 o.00ss | 0.00039 | 0.00032 | o.avg2s 0.00017 u 0.00062 6.00043 0.00035, 0.00027 o.o0018 a 0.00067 0.00047 0.00038 | 0.00030 o.00020, 8 0.00073 0.00081 e.00082 | 0.00032 | v.a0022 a 0.00078 o.000s4 0.00085 | 0.00035 0.00023 1s 0.00084 | 900058 | 0.00088 | 0.00037 ¢.00025 16 00089 | 0.00062 | 0.00081 o.oo | 0.00027 7 0.00095 | 0.00068 | 0.00054 | 0.00042 6.00028 6 o.00101 0.00070 | o.000ss | o.o0o4s 6.00030 19 noies | o.0007¢ | 0.00061 0.00047 | 0.00031 20 o.oo112 | 0.00078 | o.oo06s | 0.00050 | 0.00033 2 2.00117 | o.00082 o.00067 0.00052 0.00035, 2 0.00123 | o.0008 | o.oen70 | 0.00055, 0.00036 23 0.00129 | 0.00089 6.09074 0.00087 c.0v038 2a 00134 0.00093, 0.00077 00060 | o.goo40 25 aoorao | 0.00097 | 0.00080 | 0.00082, 0.00081 26 o.ooras 0.00101 0.00083 0.00065 o.00043 a 0.00151 c.010s | 0.00086 0.00067 e.n004s 2 0.00157 o.0109 | 0.00089 0.00070 | 0.00046 2 o.n162 0.00113 | 0.00093 00072 | —v.0004s 30 ooorss | 0.00117 | 0.00096 9.00075 | g.av0s0 ~) 8 o.o2sz | ooor7s | oars 00112 | —G.o007s 50 | 9.00336 | 0.00223 | 0.00192 | s.00149 | 00099 GENERAL NOTE: Velues gen in inches at iF NOTES: (1) In soWving for the diameter equivalent of angle deviations the averaye deviation in ha included angle forthe two aides ofthe thread regardiews of their signs should be taken iamater equivalent = 0.63812p tan Bu, where Sa ~ deviation in Nell included angle of thread ‘expressed in minutes (9) Table is based upon an NPT gage with 0.12 rootierest Truneations with equa hal-andle devietions. For other gages with equal truncations, multiply by (0.886 - 2itruncation! 086670 2 20[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE {INCH ‘ANSVASME 81.20.1.1969 TABLE 11. DIAMETER EQUIVALENT OF DEVIATION IN LEAD FOR TOOLS AND GAGES' owen | oooc0 | 00001 | a0oone | ene | aoe | oso0e | 000 | oane0r | oomce | oom pea Ee A G.ooa00 | oom | aoe | ooo | vamos | ooooa | oom | eanoie | oaooia | moors | come Sooaro | oan | ones | Sane | nomr | ones | comme | beans | Saoes> | ans! | mms Sz | Sass | snmse | aoe | game | e902 | soms | soanes | Samar | Roses | oan sinmas | Stoos> | Soooss | amos | oaves? | eos | oggnet | tonsa | amass | toose | omuse sroonsn | eens | Sooo: | Goons | codons | cagore | sooore | acoso | oaonet | oma | oom saeco | coors | coors | wae | oso | voor | cava | coor | egos | coors | osorze own | coors | Soorss | tots | coniat | oocres | onotes | ogoies | o.oiee | ogoina | oaoin oorm | vvons | coors | soot | ono | eaniso | nooie2 | eaoies | oaoies | oaoiar | Ganie b.oUTID 8.00151 v.00192 | 9.00194 | 0.00196 | 0.00197 | 9.00199 | 0.00201 | 0.00203 | 0.00204 | 0.00206 Sonia | Sanzoe | noosia | manny | nanars | tonsee | sansis | covsre | sarano | ozs | Sanay Storia | sonzea | Samara | Seoae | aanaes | aenzey | onoaea | arava | eacara | oansrs | ons c.cars> | ooezrr | aor» | eceaer | oooaes | oooass | aooats | oomes | osoaes | ooo | ooosa torre | ozs | aooave | tena | coos | oooser | costs | nanos | oanaoy | onan | o.man0 Goorae | Soon | Soosss | Geoste | coast? | onost> | sooszo | aansa | oaosae | o.oae | oes Gooorao | Geeszs | Gooasr | oanass | ovosat | oovzse | eoosse | mais | ovat | o.oney | eons GENERAL NOTE. Vatuesaven in inches at 68”F NOTE: 1) Diameter equivalent ~ 1.7328, whore bp = doviation in ead between any two threads. 2[AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PIPE THREADS, GENERAL PURPOSE (INCH) fitting. 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 is the end of the Pipe. 8.4.1 Turns-Engagement Method of Gaging. The turnsengagement method of gaging taper threads with plug and ring pipe thread gages, deterrmines that an adequate number of threads is available at hand engagement, thus avoiding possible complications resulting from gage chamfer and product chamfer See Table 2, col. 7, for the basic number of turns in the absence of chumfers. (ex, 4.32 turns for 27 tpi) the applicable tolerance being plus or mninusone tu (or limits 3.32 0 5.32 turns for 27 tpi), 9 GAGING OF STRAIGHT PIPE THREADS. 9.1. Types of Gages Gayes to properly control the production af these straight threads should be either stesight GO and IL (Internal) and GO and LO (Lxternal) gages or regular American Nativnal Standard Taper Pipe ‘Thread gages as indicated below 9.1.1 Use of Straight and Taper Gages. Sirught GO and HILO gages should he used for all types ot threaded joints whee both the external and internal threads are straight, Taper plug gages should he used for the internal threads of all types of mechamea joints wiiete the external thiead 18 tapered and the internal thread 1s straight, Taper plug gages used for this purpose shouldbe checked perindually by direct measurement 9.1.2 Gaging Pressure-tight Joints, Taper thread gages shall be used to gage straight internal pipe threads forming part of pressure-tight joints where the external thread is tapered. 2 ANSI/ASME B1.20.1-1982 ‘The plane of the gaging notch on the American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread plug gage shall come flush with the end of the American National Standard Coupling Straight Pipe Thread (NPSC) (Table 4) or Mush with the last thread seratch on the umfer cone sf chamfered with an internal chat Fer diameter in excess of the major diameter of the internal thread (see Fig. 8B). A tolerance of one and ‘one-half turns lurge or small to gage shall he allowed, CAUTION: When using # tapered thread plug gage, nonuniformity of yage wear is a particule problem: Uerelixe, taper plug gages used for this application should be checked by direct measurement of thread Fora and size in addition to checking apains! amas: 9.2 Gage Dimensions The straight GO und HI plug pays sd the straight {0 and LO ring gages used tor checking. nivchaneal joint threads, ‘Tables 6 and 7, shall be nade to the pitel diameter tints specified an the praduct tables: in aecordunce with standard practice for stiaight fluread gages as outlined in ANSI B12, G: Gaging tor Unitied Screw Thrvals The minimum major diameter ot the GO thvead plug ye shall be equal to the mvininnin pitel diame: Ter af the internal thea plus ast amiciint egal to 0.7811 (0.649S19p). The mrximuin major diameter ut the HI theead plug gage shall be equal to the ‘maximum piteh diameter of the internal theead plus an amount equal 1 0.5011 (0.48301 3p). ‘The maximum minor diameter of the GO teed ring gage shall be equal 10 the maximum piteh diame ter of the external thread mious an amount equal to 0.50H (0.433014). The minimum minor diameter ‘oF the LO thread ring gage shall be equal to the mink ‘umn pitch diameter of the external thread minus an amount equal 16 0.251 (0.216506), ‘See ANSI BI.? for further details and tolerances fir these straight ticad gages. andAPPENDIX (This Aopondix is not part of American National Standard, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (lnch) "ANSVASME B1.20.1-198x, bt included for information purposes only.) Suggested Twist Drill Diameters for Drilled Hole ‘The drill diameters given in Table I are the diame- ters of the standard and stock drills 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 duilling & material without tearing or flow of metal ‘This is approximately the condition that exists when a correctly sharpened twist drill is cutting a hole ina 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 to use a drill of slightly larger or smaller diameter to produce a hole of a size that will make it possible for the tap to cut an acceptable pipe thread ‘with the required thread height. It should be understood that this table of twist drill 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 drill size not given in the table, even one having « nonstandard diameter. TABLE Al SUGGESTED TWIST DRILL DIAMETERS (INCHES) FOR DRILLED HOLE SIZES FOR PIPE THREADS. ‘Tapor Thread on. Straight Pipe of Pive | With ute ot | Without uae of | Thread, (0) | Reamer Reamer nese? [2 3 2 5 Ne lo.si2s| a 0234! | © 0242" | Ye 0.250) Ye loos | Fee 328" | ost | Mn 04a! i losso | fie aaa Ys 0.438! 0.675 | Ys 0.562" “Toa 0.578" Ye joss | "he oss? 22 0.719! % 1.050 | he soit Sha 0.922" 1 |usis | ith tas? VY tase! Ye [1660 | 192 1.469 1h 1500 Ye |r900 | rS%u 1703 | 12% 1719 | He 1.750 2 [oars | Mee 272 | 2%e 2188 | ze 2.209 ae ass | 2% 2578 | 2%0 2609 | PY 2.656 GENERAL NOTE: The ute of twist die ofthe diameters isto will not atsure completely formed threads over the entire Ly fength ‘NOTES: (1) American National Standard twist di sizes in sezordonce with ‘ANSI 894.11, appliesbe to commercial threads only. (2) Twiet drill diameters for NPSM, NPSL and NPSH threads may be larger to sui the increased for thewe theeads, Refer to ‘Table 3 in ANSI 82.4, Hose ‘eteceal miner diameters established ‘ables 6 and 7 in this Standard and ‘Coupling Serew Threeds. 23(WA 103)