TABLE J2.

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Minimum Effective Throat Thickness of
Partial-Joint-Penetration Groove Welds
Material Thickness of Minimum Effective
Thinner Part Joined, in. (mm) Throat Thickness,[a] in. (mm)
To 1/4 (6) inclusive 1/8 (3)
Over 1/4 (6) to 1/2 (13) 3/16 (5)
Over 1/2 (13) to 3/4 (19) 1/4 (6)
Over 3/4 (19) to 11/2 (38) 5/16 (8)
Over 11/2 (38) to 21/4 (57) 3/8 (10)
Over 21/4 (57) to 6 (150) 1/2 (13)
Over 6 (150) 5/8 (16)
[a]
See Table J2.1.