EQU - National Pipe Thread Taper

Created by Kathleen Patrick, Modified on Fri, 17 May at 4:07 PM by Kathleen Patrick

NPT ‐ National Pipe Thread Taper ‐ ANSI B1.20.1
Pipe Size
(inches)
Threads/InchApprox. Length
of Thread (inches)
Approx Number
of Threads to be cut
Nominal Outside Pipe Diameter (inches)Tap Drill
1/8"273/8"100.405" 
1/4"185/8"110.540"7/16"
3/8"185/8"110.675"37/64"
1/2"143/4"100.840"23/32"
3/4"143/4"101.050"59/64"
1"11‐1/27/8"101.315"1‐5/32"
1‐1/4"11‐1/21"111.660"1‐1/2"
1‐1/2"11‐1/21"111.900"1‐47/64"
2"11‐1/21"112.375"2‐7/32"
2‐1/2"81‐1/2"122.875"2‐5/8"

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