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Preface
Tap manufacturers, recognizing the importance of standardizing thread cutting
tools, have adopted and published standards to benefit the user of these tools.
This publication is based on some of the most frequently used standards for
ground thread taps, developed by the Tap and Die Division of the United States
Cutting Tool Institute. Many of these are also published in the American National
Standard; Taps-Cut and Ground Thread, ANSI B94.9. Various tap styles,
nomenclature, identification, dimensions and tolerance tables for ground thread
taps are given herein.
Many variables affect the size of a product thread produced by a tap. The size
may depend on operating conditions, equipment, material, conditions and size of
the hole before tapping, speed, alignment, tapping fluid, etc. Therefore, tap
manufacturers cannot guarantee the size of product threads produced by a tap.
The tap limits shown in this publication are a recommended starting point only.
Thread limits shown in the tables represent the measured size of the tap. If
standard tap limits shown are not satisfactory for a particular application, efforts
should be made to analyze and correct the operating condition causing the
problem. As a last resort users may specify limits suitable for their operating
conditions.
Product thread specifications and limits for standard and special sizes and
pitches may be found in the governing standards listed in Table 301B.

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ILLUSTRATIONS OF TERMS
LAND
WIDTH
CORE
DIAMETER
FLUTE
OVERALL LENGTH
(L)
THREAD
LENGTH
(l2) DRIVING
(l)
SQUARE
LENGTH
BLANK DESIGN 1
TRUNCATED
CENTER
OVERALL LENGTH OPTIONAL
(L)
EXTERNAL CENTERS
NECK
THREAD LENGTH LENGTH SHANK LENGTH
(l) (l1) (l4) DRIVING
(l2) SQUARE
LENGTH
BLANK DESIGN 2
(WITH OPTIONAL NECK)
NECK (d2)
DIAMETER
OVERALL LENGTH
(L)
THREAD LENGTH SHANK LENGTH

(l) (l4) DRIVING
(l2) SQUARE
LENGTH
BLANK DESIGN 2
(WITHOUT OPTIONAL NECK)
OVERALL LENGTH
(L)
THREAD LENGTH SHANK LENGTH
(l) (l4)
POINT SIZE OF
DIAMETER DRIVING (l2) SQUARE
(l5) CHAMFER
SQUARE ACROSS
LENGTH LENGT FLATS
H (a)
(d3) (d1)
BLANK DESIGN 3
SHANK
DIAMETER
INTERNAL CENTERS 90°
CHAMFER
BOTH ENDS
ANGLE
THREAD LEAD ANGLE
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ILLUSTRATIONS OF TERMS APPLYING TO TAPS
PITCH
TAP CREST
BASIC CREST
ANGLE OF THREAD
FLANK BASIC
MIN TAP
MAJOR HEIGHT OF
DIA. THREAD
MAX TAP BASIC

MAJOR MAJOR
DIA. DIA.
BASE OF THREAD
BASIC BASIC
BASIC ROOT MINOR DIA.
(d) PITCH DIA.
CONCENTRIC
RELIEVED TO MARGIN
CUTTING EDGE CUTTING EDGE
NO RELIEF ECCENTRIC
RELIEF
CUTTING HEEL
FACE
CONCENTRIC ECCENTRIC CON-ECCENTRIC

RELIEF RELIEF
TAP MAJOR DIA.
BASIC MINOR DIA.

NEGATIVE O0 HOOK POSITIVE
HOOK HOOK
NEGATIVE RADIAL POSITIVE

RAKE RAKE RAKE

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Table of Contents
Ref. USCTI
Page Table No.
Preface............................................................................................................... 1
Screw Thread Specifications

Unified Inch Screw Threads............................................................................ 5
Unified Inch Screw Threads--UNJ Profile ....................................................... 7
Metric Screw Threads--M Profile .................................................................... 8
Metric Screw Threads--MJ Profile................................................................... 9
The "Basic" Point In Thread Measurement ..................................................... 10
Constants for Calculating Screw Thread Pitch Diameter ................................ 11
American National Standard and Dryseal American National Standard
Taper Pipe Threads........................................................................................ 67 357
Tap Thread Specifications

Illustration of Terms Applying to Taps............................................................. 2
Standard System of Tap Thread Limits and Identification............................... 12 301A
Standard System of Marking .......................................................................... 14 301B
Tap Thread Limits, Machine Screw Sizes ....................................................... 34 329
Tap Thread Limits, Fractional Sizes ............................................................... 35 327, 327A
Tap Thread Limits, Metric Sizes ..................................................................... 37 337
Tap Thread Limits, Formulae for Unified Inch Screw Threads ........................ 39 331
Tap Thread Limits, Formulae for Metric Screw Threads ................................. 40 341
Tap Thread Limits, Straight Pipe Taps--NPS.................................................. 63 335
Tap Thread Limits, Straight Pipe Taps--NPSF................................................ 64 335A
Tap Thread Limits, Taper Pipe Tap ................................................................ 65 338
Tap Thread Limits for Helical Coil Wire Screw Thread Inserts (STI)............... 57 323
Tap Thread Limits for Helical Coil Wire Screw Thread Inserts (STI)--Metric... 59 323A
Tap Recommendations for Screw Threads

Tap Recommendations for Classes 2B & 3B Unified Inch Screw Threads ..... 41
Tap Recommendations for Class 6H Metric Screw Threads........................... 42
Minor Diameter of Tapped Holes .................................................................... 43
Formulae for Tap Drill Sizes ........................................................................... 44
Tap Drill Sizes for Unified Inch Screw Threads............................................... 45
Tap Drill Sizes for Metric M-Profile Screw Threads......................................... 46
Tap Drill Sizes for Taper Pipe Taps ................................................................ 65
Tap Physical Dimensions

Nomenclature of Tap Elements and other Terms Related to Screw Threads . 16-33
Standard Tap Dimensions .............................................................................. 47 302
Optional Neck and Optional Shortened Thread Length .................................. 49 302A
Special Fine Pitch Taps, Short Series............................................................. 50 303
Special Extension Taps .................................................................................. 51 303A
Pulley Tap Dimensions ................................................................................... 52 310
Standard Pipe Tap Dimensions ...................................................................... 62 311
Eccentricity Tolerances for Tap Elements....................................................... 61 317
Bent Shank Taper Taps, Sectional Solder Type for MAS-14 & MAS-20 ......... 71 321
Bent Shank Taper Taps, Sectional Solder Type for MAS-14 & MAS-20Metric 72 321A
Standard Chamfers for Thread Cutting Taps.................................................. 73 359
Standard Entry Taper Lengths for Threading Forming Taps........................... 73 359A
Tap Thread Limits for Helical Coil Wire Screw Thread Inserts (STI)............... 53 322
Tap Thread Limits for Helical Coil Wire Screw Thread Inserts (STI)--Metric... 55 322A
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Unified Inch Screw Threads
Unified Inch Screw Thread Standard (ANSI B 1.1) is an integrated system of threads for
fastening purposes in mechanisms and structures. Its outstanding characteristic is general
interchangeability of threads achieved through the standardization of thread form, diameter-
pitch combination, and limits of size. The Unified Standard originated in an Accord signed at
Washington D.C., by representatives of Standardizing Bodies of Canada, the United Kingdom
and the United States on November 18, 1948. Unified Standard threads supersede American
National standard threads.
INTERCHANGEABILITY. Unified and the superseded American National threads have

substantially the same thread form and are mechanically interchangeable. The principal
differences relate to application of allowances, variation of tolerances with size, differences in
amounts of pitch diameter tolerances for external and internal threads and differences in thread
designations.
DESIGNATIONS. Unified thread sizes (specific combinations of diameter and pitch) are
identified by the letters "UN" in the thread symbol. In the Unified standards, pitch diameter
tolerances for external threads differ from those for internal threads. The letter "A" used in the
thread symbol denotes an external thread and the letter "B" an internal thread. Where the
letters "U", "A" or "B" do not appear in thread designations, threads conform to the superseded
American National Standard threads.
Limits and tolerances for Unified screws (external threads) are designated by the letter "A"
resulting in Class IA, Class 2A and Class 3A screws while the nut (internal threads) limits and
tolerances are designated by "B" resu1ting in Class 1B, Class 2B, and Class 3B.
TOLERANCES. In the Unified series the pitch diameter tolerance of the tapped hole is always
1.3 times the tolerance of the screw for the corresponding class. In the American National
Standard, pitch diameter tolerances on both nut and screw were equal: the nut above and
screw below basic.
SCREW THREAD CLASSES. Thread classes are distinguished from each other by the
amount of tolerance and allowance.
Class 1A and Class 1B. The combination of Class 1A for external threads and Class 1B for
internal threads is intended to cover the manufacture of threaded parts where quick and easy
assembly is necessary or desired and an allowance is provided to permit ready assembly.
internal threads designed for screws, bolts and nuts, is also suitable for a variety of other
applications. A similar allowance is provided which minimizes galling and seizure encountered
in assembly and use. It also accommodates, to a limited extent, plating, finishes or coatings.
internal threads is provided for those applications where closeness of fit and accuracy of lead
and angle of thread are important. These threads are obtained consistently only by use of
high quality production equipment supported by a very efficient system of gauging and
inspection. No allowance is provided.

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Class 5 Interference Fit. In addition to the three thread classes listed above
there is a fourth class, which is not included in the Unified Series. The Class 5
Interference Fit is defined in ASME/ANSI B1.12, which provides for interference
fits in the National Coarse series only, in sizes from ¼” through 1 ½” inclusive.
Interference fit threads are designed and produced with a negative allowance
(interference). During assembly they deform elastically, plastically or both,
thereby developing a holding torque. They are not designed for applications
where periodic disassembly for maintenance or other purposes is required.
The Class 5 standard is designed to 1) prevent loosening of the externally

threaded member in service and 2) prevent galling, seizing or torsional failures
during assembly.
Class 5 internal threads conform essentially to the limits of UN Class 3B threads

with the following exceptions:
1. Major diameter limits are equivalent to those for ground thread taps as
defined by USCTI.
2. Minor diameters are increased in specific cases to minimize galling,

seizing and/or high or erratic driving torque during assembly.
To ensure uniform torque during assembly and adequate holding torque during
service, Class 5 threads may be subject to stricter acceptance criteria than the
Unified thread classes. To the extent that they can produce threads meeting
these criteria, ground thread taps designed for 3B applications may be used in
Class 5 applications.
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Inch Screw Threads - UNJ Profile
Controlled Root Radius With Increased Minor Diameter
The UNJ thread standard (ASME B1.15) defines a system of threads for highly stressed applications
requiring high fatigue strength. It was derived from a military specification (MIL-S-8879) originally
published in December 1965. MIL-S-8879 was primarily thought of and used for aerospace fastener
and threaded component applications. Due to the increase in both its use and types of applications,
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers developed and published ASME B1.15 in 1995.
Form. UNJ screw threads are of the same form as Unified Screw Threads to ASME/ANSI B1.1
except:
External threads: the root has a maximum and minimum prescribed continuous radius, and is
not merely rounded due to tool wear.
Internal threads: the minor diameter is increased to accommodate the maximum root radius of
the external thread. There is no radius requirement for either the crest or the root of the
internal thread.
Designation. UNJ product threads are identified by the letter “J” in the thread symbol, and a thread
class symbol including an “A” for external threads or a “B” for internal threads.
Use of Unified Tooling. Many of the UNJ thread form characteristics are the same as for UN
threads. Therefore, some of the tooling used to produce one form can be used to produce the other.
External UNJ threads must be produced with a prescribed root radius; therefore, standard
Unified Screw Thread (UN) tooling may not be used.
Internal UNJ threads are not required to have a root radius; therefore, ground-thread taps
designed to produce Unified Screw Threads of the proper class of fit may be used. The letter
“J” need not be marked on the tap. The larger product minor diameter of the UNJ internal
thread requires the use of a larger tap drill than is used when producing Unified Screw
Threads.

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Metric Screw Threads-M Profile
Metric Screw Threads-M Profile Screw Thread Standard (ANSI B 1. 13M) is a system of metric
screw threads for fastening purposes in mechanisms and structures. It is in basic agreement with
ISO screw thread standards. ANSI B 1.13M was approved as an American National Standard on
February 12, 1979.
Similar threads are shown in ANSI B1.18M except that these threads are specified with Boundary
Profile tolerances instead of Pitch Diameter sizes as shown in ANSI B 1. 13M. The Boundary
Profile tolerances are derived from Class 6H fits for the internal threads and would use the same
tap "D" limits as shown here for Class 6H threads to ANSI B 1. 13M.
INTERCHANGEABILITY. Metric Screw-Threads M Profile have the same thread form and are
mechanically interchangeable with 600 ISO metric screw threads.
DESIGNATIONS. Metric Screw Threads-M Profile are designated by the letter "M" followed by the
nominal size in millimeters, and the pitch in millimeters, separated by the sign "X".
TOLERANCE GRADE. The tolerance grade number is used to designate the amount of product
tolerance.
The system provides for a series of tolerance grades for each of the four screw thread
parameters; a. Minor diameter of internal thread (grades 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8), b. Major diameter of
external threads (grades 4, 6. and 8), c. Pitch diameter of internal threads (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8),
and d. Pitch diameter of external threads (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9). The underlined tolerance grades
are preferred and used for normal lengths of engagement.
TOLERANCE POSITION. Letters are used to designate the position of the product tolerance
relative to basic diameters. An upper case letter is used for internal threads, and a lower case
letter for external threads. Internal threads can have positions G or H and external threads e, g, or
h. The underlined letters are preferred. Tolerance Classes 6H/6g are intended for metric
applications where inch classes 2A/2B have been used. See ANSI B1.13M for complete details.
EXAMPLES:
M12 x 1.25-6H (Class 6 internal threads-tolerance position H-no allowance)
M4 x 0.7-6g (Class 6 external threads-tolerance position g-small allowance)

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Metric Screw Threads - MJ Profile
Controlled Root Radius With
Increased Minor Diameter
Metric Screw Threads - MJ Profile Screw Thread Standard (ANSI B1.21M) defines a system of
threads for highly stressed applications requiring high fatigue strength. The original basis for ANSI
B1.21M was a standard (AS1370) developed under the direction of SAE Aerospace Standards
Committee, SAE E21/E25. Upon publication of AS1370 in May 1976, SAE submitted it to ANSI for
approval as an American National Standard. It was approved and formally designated ANSI B1.21M
on November 21, 1978.
Form. MJ screw threads have the same form as the M profile screw thread (ASME/ANSI B1.13M)
except:
External threads: the root has a maximum and minimum prescribed continuous
radius, and is not merely rounded due to tool wear.
Internal threads: the minor diameter is increased to accommodate the maximum

root radius of the external thread. There is no radius requirement for either
the crest or the root of the internal thread.
Designation. Metric Screw Threads - MJ Profile are designated by the letters “MJ” followed by the
nominal size in millimeters and the pitch in millimeters, separated by the symbol “X”.
Tolerance Grade & Position. External MJ threads are produced to 4h6h for all sizes after
processing (including coating), and 4g6g for 2mm pitch and smaller coated threads before
processing. Internal MJ threads are produced to the following tolerance grades and positions:
After Coating, or No Coating
4H6H for sizes 1mm thru 5mm
4H5H for sizes 6mm and larger
Before Coating, 2mm pitch and smaller
4G6G for sizes 1mm thru 5mm
4G5G for sizes 6mm and larger
Use of M Profile Tooling. Many of the MJ thread form characteristics are the same as for M Profile
threads. Therefore, some of the tooling used to produce one form can be used to produce the other.
External MJ threads must be produced with a prescribed root radius; therefore standard M
Profile tooling may not be used.
Internal MJ threads are not required to have root radius; therefore ground-thread taps
designed to produce M profile Screw Threads of the proper class of fit may be used. The letter
“J” need not be marked on the tap. The larger product minor diameter of the MJ internal
thread requires the use of a larger tap drill than is used when producing M Profile threads.

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The "Basic" Point in Thread Measurement
All measurements must have a controlling point or base from which to start. In case of a screw thread,
this control point is called the BASIC size. The basic size is that size from which the design size and
the limits of size are derived by the application of allowances and tolerances. Thus, on a given screw
thread, we start with the Basic Major Diameter, the Basic Pitch Diameter, and Basic Minor Diameter.
While it is impossible in practice to form screw threads to their precise theoretical or BASIC sizes, it is
possible and practical to establish limits which the deviation must not exceed. These are called the
“Maximum” and “Minimum Limits. If the product is no smaller than the “Minimum Limit” and no longer
than the “Maximum Limit” then it is within the size limits required. This difference between the
Maximum and Minimum Limits is the Tolerance.
In actual practice the Basic size is not necessarily between the Maximum and Minimum Limits. In most
cases, the Basic Size is one of the Limits. In general, tolerances for internal threads will be above
Basic and for external threads, below Basic.
See example below.
.2210 MAXIMUM LIMIT .2211

.2205
TOLERANCE
.2200
INTERNAL THREAD
¼-20 UNC .2195
“NUT” MAX.MAJOR DIA.NUT
UNIFIED .2190
Class 3B BASIC MAJOR DIA.NUT
.2185
MIN.MAJOR MAX.SCREW
.2180 MINIMUM LIMIT IS BASIC
DIA.SCREW & MIN.NUT
BASIC PITCH .2175
DIAMETER
.2170 MAXIMUM LIMIT IS BASIC
TOLERANCE
.2165 MAX NUT P.D. BASIC P.D.

.2160 MAX.SCREW &
.2155 MIN. NUT P.D.
.2150 EXTERNAL THREAD MAX.MINOR
.2145 MINIMUM LIMIT .2147 “SCREW” MIN.P.D.SCREW
DIA. NUT
Class 3A MIN.MINOR
DIA. NUT BASIC MINOR DIA. &
MIN.MINOR MAX.MINOR DIA. SCREW
DIA. SCREW
For graphic representation, the Basic Pitch Diameter is commonly designated by a line with variations
from it indicated by shorter lines spaced to represent a numerical scale, shown on the left half of the
sketch below.
On an actual screw thread, the Basic Dimensions would follow the contour of the theoretically perfect
thread, as on the right.
The design size is the result of applying any allowances from the basic size that may be specified for a
given class of fit. If there is no allowance, the design size is the same as the basic size. An allowance
(fundamental deviation) is the prescribed difference between the basic size and the design (maximum
material) size of a thread. Tolerance is the difference between the maximum and minimum limits and
is the total amount by which a specific dimension is allowed to vary. Tolerance for threads is applied to
the design size in the direction of minimum material.
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Constants for Calculating Screw Thread Pitch Diameter
Basic Pitch Diameter equals Basic Major Diameter minus Basic Thread Height
P Basic Thread P Basic Thread

Threads Pitch Height (inches) Threads Pitch Height (inches)
per inch (inches) .64951905P per inch (inches) .64951905P
4 .25000000 .162380 18 .05555556 .036084
4½ .22222222 .144338 20 .05000000 .032476
5 .20000000 .129904 24 .04166667 .027063
6 .16666667 .108253 27 .04166667 .027063

7 .14285714 .092788 28 .03571429 .023197
8 .12500000 .081190 32 .03125000 .020297
9 .11111111 .072169 36 .02777778 .018042

10 .10000000 .064952 40 .02500000 .016238
11 .09090909 .059047 44 .02272727 .014762
11½ .08695652 .056480 48 .02083333 .013532

12 .08333333 .054127 56 .01785714 .011599
13 .07692308 .049963 64 .01562500 .010149
14 .07142857 .046394 72 .01388889 .009021

16 .06250000 .040595 80 .01250000 .008119
Metric Screw Threads
P Basic Thread P Basic Thread

Pitch Height (mm) Pitch Height (mm)
(mm) .64951905P (mm) .64951905P
0.25 .162380 1.50 .974279
0.30 .194856 1.75 1.136658
0.35 .227332 2.00 1.299038
0.40 .259808 2.50 1.623798

0.45 .292284 3.00 1.948557
0.50 .324760 3.50 2.273317
0.60 .389711 4.00 2.598076

0.70 .454663 4.50 2.922836
0.75 .487139 5.00 3.247595
0.80 .519615 5.50 3.572355

1.00 .649519 6.00 3.897114
1.25 .811899
Note: Metric dimensions are calculated in millimeters and

converted to inches only as a final operation.

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Standard System of Tap Thread Limits and Identification
(Ref. USCTI Table 301A)
1. Unified Inch Screw Threads b. Oversize or Undersize
Ground thread taps specified in the inch system are When Unified Inch Screw Thread taps are ordered
marked with the nominal size, number of threads per with the pitch diameter buildup or reduction specified
inch, the proper symbol to identify the thread form, as a single value, that amount is added to basic PD
"HS" for high speed, "G" for ground thread and a in the former case, or subtracted from basic PD in the
designator for tap pitch diameter. The thread symbol latter, to determine the MINIMUM tap PD in both
designations are specified in the American National cases. The PD tolerance from Table 331, Column D,
Standard on Nomenclature, Definitions and Letter is then added to the minimum tap PD to establish the
Symbols for Screw Threads: ANSI B1.7. maximum tap PD.
a. H or L Limits Example:
When the maximum tap pitch diameter limit is over Tap ordered as “7/16 -14 NC +.0017 HS G”
basic pitch diameter by an even multiple of .0005 or Min. tap PD = Basic PD +.0017
the minimum tap pitch diameter limit is under basic Max. tap PD = Min tap PD +.0005
pitch diameter by an even multiple of .0005, the taps
are marked with the letters H or L respectively, c. Special Tap Pitch Diameter
followed by a limit number. The limit numbers are Taps not made to H or L limit number, nor to Table
determined as follows: 331, nor to the formula for oversize or undersize taps,
Amount max. tap PD limit may be marked with the letter S enclosed by a circle
H limit number = is over basic PD or some other special identifier.
.0005
Amount min. tap PD limit Example: 3/8 -16 NC HS G (S)
L limit number = is under basic PD
.0005
d. Left Hand Taps
Taps with left hand threads are marked "LEFT
For tap PD tolerances, see Table 331, Column D.
For standard taps, PD limits for various H limit HAND" or "LH".
numbers are shown in Tables 327 & 329.
3/8 - 16 NC LH HS G H3
When Unified Inch Screw Thread taps are ordered Example:
without a pitch diameter or an H or L limit number,
the tap pitch diameter is normally determined from e. Multi-Start Threads
Table 331, and is marked with the appropriate H limit Taps with multiple start threads are marked with the
number. lead designated as a fraction and also with a text
descriptor per the following list:
Examples of tap making with H or L limit numbers:
3/8-16 NC HS G H1 Number of Starts Descriptor

Max. tap PD = Basic PD + .0005
2 DBL
Min. tap PD = Max. tap PD -.0005
3 TRP
1 1/4-7 NC HS G H4
Max. tap PD = Basic PD + .0020 4 QUAD
Min. tap PD = Max. tap PD -.0010
2-16 NEF HS G H8 The Unified Screw Thread form symbol is always

Max. tap PD = Basic PD + .0040 designated as “NS” for multiple-start threads.
Min. tap PD = Max. tap PD - .0015
Examples: 3/8-16 NS DBL 1/8 Lead HS G H5
3/8 - 16 NC HS G L2 #8-32 NS QUAD 1/8 Lead HS G H7
Min. tap PD = Basic PD -.0010
Max. tap PD = Min. tap PD +.0005
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Standard System of Tap Thread Limits and Identification
2. Metric Screw Threads--- Profile

All calculations for metric taps are done using
Ground thread M taps made with Metric threads---M
millimeter values. When inch values are needed,
Profile are marked with an upper case "M", followed
they are translated from the 3 place millimeter tap
by the nominal size in millimeters and the pitch in
diameters, only after calculations are complete.
millimeters separated by the sign "X". Also included
in the marking is "HS" for high speed, "G" for ground
b. Metric Oversize or Undersize Taps
thread, and a designator for tap pitch diameter.
When metric taps are ordered with the pitch diameter
buildup or reduction specified as a single value, that
a. "D" or "DU" Limits
amount is added to basic PD in the former case, or
When the maximum tap pitch diameter limit is over
subtracted from basic PD in the latter, to determine
basic pitch diameter by an even multiple of .013 mm
the MINIMUM tap PD in both cases. The PD
(.000512 inches reference), or the minimum tap pitch
tolerance from Table 341, column Z, is then added to
diameter limit is under basic pitch diameter by an
the minimum PD to establish the MAXIMUM tap PD.
even multiple of .013 mm, the taps are marked with
the letter "D" or "DU" respectively, followed by a limit Note that if the specified amount over- or undersize is
number. The limit number is determined as follows: given in inches, it will be converted to
millimeters, and the 3-place millimeter dimension
Amount max. tap PD limit used in all calculations per section A above.
D limit number = is over basic PD
.013 Example: Tap ordered as "M12 X 1.75 + .003" HS G"
Convert .003" to millimeters and round to
Amount min. tap PD limit 3 places:
DU limit number = __is over basic PD______ .003" = .076mm
.013 Min. tap PD = Basic PD + .076mm
Max. tap PD = Min. tap PD + .013mm
For D limit increments, which are based on .013 mm,
see Table 341, Column Y. For tap PD tolerances, Metric taps with special pitch diameter as well as
see Table 341, Column Z. For standard taps, PD metric left hand taps follow the marking system
limits for various D limit numbers are shown on Table described above for Inch taps.
337.
When metric screw thread---M profile ground thread Example: Using the example from above, the tap would
taps are ordered without a pitch diameter, or a D or bbe marked
DU limit number, the tap pitch diameter will normally "M12 X 1.75 +.076 HS G” plus any other
be determined from Table 341, and the tap will be appropriate marking."
marked with the appropriate D limit number.
c. Multi-Start Threads
Examples of tap marking with D or DU limit numbers: Metric taps with multiple start threads are marked with the
lead designated in millimeters preceded by the letter “L”,
M1.6 X 0.35 HS G D3 the pitch in millimeters preceded by the letter “P”, and the
appropriate symbol from the table below.
Max. tap PD = Basic PD plus .039 mm
Min. tap PD = Max. tap PD minus .015 Number of Starts Descriptor
mm 2 DBL
3 TRP
M12 X 1.75 HS G D6 4 QUAD
Max. tap PD = Basic PD + .078 mm
Min. tap PD = Max. tap PD - .031 mm Examples: M16 X L4-P2 DBL HS G D8
M14 X L6-P2 TRP HS G D7
M39 X 4 HS G D10
Max. tap PD = Basic PD + .130 mm
Min. tap PD = Max. tap PD - .052 mm
M6 X 1 HS G DU4
Min. tap PD = Basic PD - .052 mm
Max. tap PD = Min. tap PD + .025 mm
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Standard System of Marking
(Ref. USCTI Table 301B)
General
As a minimum, taps will be marked with the threads per inch or pitch, the proper product thread designation identifying their
thread form and the letters designating the type of material they are made from (example, HS indicating high speed steel).
The country of origin if other than U.S.A ., will be marked in accordance with customs regulation CFR 19, part 134 .
STANDARD PRODUCT
TAP THREAD THREAD SERIES GOVERNING STANDARDS
MARKING DESIGNATION
STI STI Helical Coil wire screw thread insert ASME B18.29.1
ACME-C ACME-C Acme thread - centralizing ASME B1.5
ACME-G ACME-G Acme thread - general purpose ASME B1.5
STUB ACME STUB ACME Stub acme thread ASME B1.8
NH NH American National Hose ASME B1.20.7
ANPT ANPT Aeronautical National form taper pipe MIL-P-7105
NGO NGO National Gas outlet thread ANSI/CSA/CGA STD V-1
NGS NGS National Gas straight thread ANSI/CSA/CGA STD V-1
NGT NGT National Gas taper thread ANSI/CSA/CGA STD V-1
PTF-SAE PTF-SAE-SHORT Dryseal SAE short taper pipe thread ASME B1.20.3
American National Standard Microscope
AMO AMO ASME B1.11
Objective Thread
UNM UNM Unified Miniature thread series ASME B1.10
BUTT BUTT American Buttress thread ASME B1.9
SGT SGT Special Gas Taper thread ANSI/CSA/CGA STD V-1
SPL-PTF PTF Special Dryseal taper pipe thread ASME B1.20.3
BSW BSW British Standard Whitworth coarse thread BSI BS84
BSF BSF British Standard Whitworth fine thread BSI BS84
British Standard Taper Pipe for pressure tight
Rc Rc BSI BS21
joints
British Standard Straight Pipe for pressure tight
Rp Rp BSI BS21
joints
British Standard Straight Pipe for non-pressure
G G BSI BS2779
tight joints such as mechanical assemblies
British Standard Straight Pipe for non-pressure
G - trunc G - trunc tight joints such as mechanical assemblies with BSI BS2779
truncated crests
Metric Screw Threads - M Profile, with basic
M M ASME B1.13M, B1.18M
ISO 68 profile
Metric Screw Threads - MJ Profile, with a
M MJ rounded root radius equal to 0.15011P to ASME B1.21M
0.18042P (ext.thd.only)
Class 5 interference fit internal thread - Entire
NC NC5IF ASME B1.12
ferrous material range
Class 5 interference fit internal thread - Entire
NC NC5INF ASME B1.12
nonferrous material range
American Standard Straight Pipe threads in
NPS NPSC ASME B1.20.1
pipe couplings
Dryseal American Standard fuel internal
NPSF NPSF ASME B1.20.3
straight pipe threads
American Standard Straight Hose coupling
NPSH NPSH threads for joining to American Standard taper ASME B1.20.7
pipe threads
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Standard System of Marking
(Ref. USCTI Table 301B - Cont’d)
STANDARD PRODUCT
TAP THREAD THREAD SERIES GOVERNING STANDARDS
MARKING DESIGNATION
Dryseal American Standard Intermediate
NPSI NPSI ASME B1.20.3
internal straight pipe threads
American Standard Straight Pipe threads for
NPSL NPSL ASME B1.20.1
loose fitting mechanical joints with locknuts
American Standard Straight Pipe threads for
NPS NPSM ASME B1.20.1
free fitting mechanical joints for fixtures
American Standard Taper Pipe threads for
NPT NPT ASME B1.20.1
general use
NPTF NPTF Dryseal American Standard Taper Pipe threads ASME B1.20.3
American Standard Taper Pipe threads for
NPTR NPTR ASME B1.20.1
railing joints
Unified Inch Screw Thread, constant pitch
N UN ASME B1.1
series
NC UNC Unified Inch Screw Thread, coarse pitch series ASME B1.1
NF UNF Unified Inch Screw Thread, fine pitch series ASME B1.1
Unified Inch Screw Thread, extra fine pitch
NEF UNEF ASME B1.1
series
N UNJ series, with rounded root radius 0.15011P to ASME B1.15
0.18042P (ext. thd. only)
Unified Inch Screw Thread, coarse pitch series,
NC UNJC with rounded root radius 0.15011P to 0.18042P ASME B1.15
(ext. thd. only)
Unified Inch Screw Thread, fine pitch series,
NF UNJF with rounded root radius 0.15011P to 0.18042P ASME B1.15
(ext. thd. only)
NEF UNJEF series, with rounded root radius 0.15011P to ASME B1.15
Unified Inch Screw Thread, special pitch
NS UNJS series, with rounded root radius 0.15011P to ASME B1.15
N UNR series, with rounded root radius not less than ASME B1.1
Unified Inch Screw Thread, coarse pitch series,
NC UNRC with rounded root radius not less than 0.108P ASME B1.1
(ext. thd. only)
Unified Inch Screw Thread, fine pitch series,
NF UNRF with rounded root radius not less than 0.108P ASME B1.1
(ext. thd. only)
NEF UNREF series, with rounded root radius not less than ASME B1.1
Unified Inch Screw Thread, special diameter,
NS UNS ASME B1.1
pitch, or length of engagement
ANSI, The American National Standards Institute, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990
ASME, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990
BSI, The British Standards Institution, 2 Park Street, London England, W1A2BS
MIL, Military Standard, Department of Defense, Washington DC

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Nomenclature of Tap Elements and Other Terms Related to Screw Threads
No. Designation Illustration

001 Actual Size
The measured size of an element on an
individual part.
002 Allowance
HOLE
A prescribed difference between the
MIN MAT'L LIMIT (MAX HOLE DIA.)
maximum material limits of mating parts.
It is the minimum clearance (positive MAX MAT'L LIMIT (MIN HOLE DIA.)
POSITIVE ALLOWANCE
allowance) or maximum interference (MIN CLEARANCE)
BASIC SIZE
(negative allowance) between such parts. MAX MAT'L LIMIT (MAX SHAFT DIA.)
MIN MAT'L LIMIT (MIN SHAFT DIA.)

SHAFT
HOLE
MIN MAT'L LIMIT (MAX HOLE DIA.)
MAX MAT'L LIMIT (MAX SHAFT DIA.)
BASIC SIZE
MAX MAT'L LIMIT (MIN HOLE DIA.)
SHAFT MIN MAT'L LIMIT (MIN SHAFT DIA.)
NEGATIVE ALLOWANCE
(MAX INTERFERENCE)
003 Axis
The imaginary straight line that forms the AXIS
longitudinal centerline of the tool or
threaded part.
004 Basic Size

The size from which the limits are derived
by application of allowance and
tolerance.
005 Bottoming Tap

A tap having a chamfer length of 1 to 2 BOTTOMING TAP
pitches
006 Chamfer
The tapering of the threads at the front
TAPER
end of each land of a tap by cutting away
and relieving the crest of the first few
teeth to distribute the cutting action over
several teeth. PLUG
- Taper taps are chamfered 7 to 10
pitches;
- Plug taps are chamfered 3 to 5 pitches;
SEMI-BOTTOMING
- Semi-Bottoming taps are chamfered 2
to 3 pitches;
- Bottoming taps are chamfered 1 to 2
pitches.
BOTTOMING
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Chamfer Angle
006 The angle formed between the chamfer
Cont'd and the axis of the tap measured in an CHAMFER ANGLE
axial plane at the cutting edge.
Chamfer Bevel
An angular surface of revolution (which
may or may not be relieved) preceding CHAMFER BEVEL
the point diameter on a tap.
Chamfer Length
The length of the chamfer measured
CHAMFER LENGTH
parallel to the axis at the cutting edge.
Chamfer Point Diameter

See 012
CHAMFER RELIEF ANGLE
Chamfer Relief
The gradual decrease in land height from TANGENT TO
cutting edge to heel on the chamfered RELIEVED
SURFACE
portion of the land to provide radial
clearance for the cutting edge.
RADIAL LINE
Chamfer Relief Angle

The complement of the angle formed
between a line tangent to the relieved
surface at the cutting edge and a radial
line to the same point.
007 Classes Of Threads
Classes of threads are distinguished from
each other by the amounts of tolerance
or tolerances and all allowance specified.
It is not applicable to the tools used for
threading.
008 Concentric
CONCENTRIC MARGIN
Having a common center.
Concentric Margin
A portion of the threaded land, adjacent
to the cutting edge which has concentric
threads.
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008 Concentric Thread
Cont'd Threads which are substantially circular
CONCENTRIC
for the full land width with a center FULL WIDTH
coincident with the tool axis; that is, OF LAND
having no relief in the thread form except
for that slight amount produced by back
taper.
009 Crest
That surface of the thread that joins the CREST
flanks of the thread and is farthest from

the cylinder or cone from which the
thread projects.
010 Cutter Sweep

The section removed by the milling cutter
or the grinding wheel in entering or CUTTER SWEEP
leaving a flute.
011 Cutting Edge

MAJOR
The intersection of the cutting face and DIAMETER
major diameter in the direction of rotation
for cutting and which does the actual CUTTING EDGE
cutting.
CUTTING FACE
Cutting Face
The leading side of the land in the
direction of rotation for cutting on which DIRECTION OF
the chip impinges. ROTATION
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012 Diameter
Core - The diameter of a circle that is
tangent to the bottom of the flutes at a
given point on the axis.
CORE DIAMETER
Major - On a straight thread, the major
diameter is that of the major cylinder. On
a taper thread, the major diameter at a
given position on the thread axis is that of
the major cone at that position.
P/1
Minor - On a straight thread, the minor
P/2
diameter is that of the minor cylinder. On P/2
a taper thread, the minor diameter at a
given position on the thread axis is that of
the minor cone at that position.
Pitch - On a straight thread, the diameter
of the imaginary coaxial cylinder, the
surface of which would pass through the
thread profiles at such points as to make
the width of the groove equal to one-half MINOR DIAME TER
the basic pitch. On a perfect thread this
occurs at the point where the width of the M AJOR DIAMETER
thread and groove are equal. On a taper PITCH DIAMETER
thread, the pitch diameter (or simple
effective diameter) at a given position on
the thread axis is the diameter of the
pitch cone at that position.
Point - The diameter at the cutting edge
of the leading end of the chamfered
section. The diameter is approximately
the same as the basic minor diameter POINT DIAME TER
and varies with manufacturers.
013 Dryseal
A thread system used for both external
and internal application designed for use
where the assembled product must
withstand high fluid or gas pressure
without the use of a sealing compound or
where a sealer is functionally
objectionable.
014 Eccentric
Not having a common center.

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015 Eccentricity (with respect to the tool ECCENTRICITY
axis)
One-half of the Total Indicator Variation
(tiv).
- See also Relative Eccentricity -
016 Entry Taper

The portion of a thread forming tap where
the pitch diameter is tapered toward the
front to allow entry into the hole to be
tapped. These tapered threads produce
ENTRY TAPER LENGTH
contact points that perform the forming or ENTRY TAPER
ANGLE
extrusion process.
Entry Taper Length

The length, measured on the full
diameter of the thread forming lobe, from
the entry diameter position to the
theoretical intersection of the tap major
diameter and entry taper angle.
Bottoming Length - 1 to 2 ½ pitches
Plug Length - 3 to 5 pitches
ENTRY TAPER DIAMETER
Entry Taper Angle
The angle at which the pitch diameter is
tapered from the major diameter to the
entry diameter portion.
Entry Taper Diameter

The diameter measured at the thread
crest nearest the front of the tap. This
diameter must be an appropriate amount
smaller than the diameter of the hole
produced for tapping.
017 External Center - full or truncated TRUNCATED

The pointed end on a tap. Its included EXTERNAL FULL
CENTER
angle varies with manufacturing practice. CENTER CENTER

It must not be confused with a tap
chamfer or a chamfer bevel. On
bottoming chamfered taps the point on
the front end may be removed. This is
optional with manufacturer.

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018 Female Center
See preferred term "internal center".
019 Flank FLANKS

The flank of a thread is either surface
connecting the crest with the root. The
flank surface intersection with an axial
plane is theoretically a straight line.
Leading - (a) The flank of a thread facing
toward the chamfered end of a threading
tool. (b) The flank of a thread that, when
the thread is about to be assembled with
a mating thread, faces the mating thread.
Trailing - The flank of a thread that is
opposite to the leading flank.
Flank Angle
The angle between the individual flank FLANK ANGLE
and the perpendicular to the axis of the
thread, measured in an axial plane. A
flank angle of a symmetrical thread is
commonly termed the half angle of
thread.
Flank Angle Variation

The deviation from the basic (nominal)
flank angle.
020 Flutes
The longitudinal channels formed in a tap
to create cutting edges on the thread FLUTE
profile and to provide chip spaces and
cutting fluid passages. On a parallel or
straight thread tap they may be straight,
tapered, or helical; on a taper thread tap
they may be straight, tapered or spiral.
Tapered - A flute lying in a plane
intersecting the tool axis at an angle
TAPERED
FLUTE
TAPERED CORE
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020 Helical - A flute with uniform axial lead
Cont’d and constant helix in a helical path
HELICAL ANGLE
around the axis of a cylindrical tap. A
regular helix is 25 to 35o. A fast helix is HELICAL
45 to 60o. FLUTE
Spiral - A flute with uniform axial lead in
a spiral path around the axis of a conical SPIRAL ANGLE
tap.
Straight - A flute that forms a cutting
edge lying in an axial plane.
Lead angle - The angle that a helical or
spiral cutting edge at a given point makes FLUTE LENGTH
with an axial plane through the same RUNOUT
point. STRAIGHT
Length - As applied to taps, the full axial FLUTE
length of a flute including the cutter
sweep.
Runout - See 012
021 Functional Size - The functional

diameter of an external or internal thread
is the pitch diameter of the enveloping
thread of perfect pitch, lead, and flank
angles, having full depth of engagement
but clear at crests and roots, and of a
specified length of engagement. It may
be derived by adding to the pitch
diameter in the case of an external
thread, or subtracting from the pitch
diameter in the case of an internal thread,
the cumulative effects of deviations from
specified profile, including variations in
lead and flank angle over a specified
length of engagement. The effects of
taper, out of roundness, and surface
defects may be positive or negative on
either external or internal threads.
022
023 Heel
The edge of the land opposite the cutting
CUTTING EDGE HEEL
edge.
DIRECTION OF
ROTATION

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024 Height of Thread
The height of a thread is the distance,
measured radially between the major and THREAD
minor cylinders or cones, respectively. HEIGHT
025 Helix angle

See flute lead angle and thread lead
angle.
Helix Variation
Helix variation of a thread is an undulate
aberration from true helical advancement.
The “helical path” includes the helix with
its super-imposed variation and is
measured either as the maximum
deviation from the true helix or as the
“cumulative pitch”. The cumulative pitch
is the distance measured parallel to the
axis of the thread between corresponding
points on any two thread forms whether
or not they are in the same axial plane.
026 Holes
Blind - A hole which does not pass
through the work piece and is not
threaded its full depth. BLIND
Bottoming - A blind hole which is
threaded close to the bottom.
Obstructed - A through hole which has
some obstruction beyond the hole limiting BOTTOMING
the travel of the tap.
Open - A hole which passes through the
work piece but is not threaded its full
depth. OBSTRUCTED
Recessed - A blind hole with a recess
larger than the tap major diameter and
beyond the depth of full thread, limiting
the travel of the tap. OPEN
RECESSED

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026 Stepped - A blind or open hole with a
Cont'd change in diameter which limits the STEPPED
thread depth
Through - A hole which passes through
the work piece and is threaded its full
depth.
THROUGH
027 Hook Angle

The inclination of a concave cutting face,
usually specified as either chordal hook
or tangential hook. C H O R D AL H O O K T AN G EN T IAL H O O K
Chordal - The angle between the chord
passing through the basic minor diameter
and the tap crest at the cutting face and a
90 0
radial line through the tap crest at the
cutting edge.
Tangential - The angle between a line
tangent to the radius of a hook cutting
C U T T IN G
face at the major diameter and a radial F AC E
line to the same point. R AD IU S
028 Internal Center

INTERNAL
A countersink with clearance at the CENTER
bottom, in one or both ends of a tool,
which establishes the tool axis. AXIS
029 Interrupted thread tap

A tap having an odd number of lands with SEMI-INTERRUPTED
alternate teeth in the thread helix
removed. Alternate teeth are generally
removed only for a portion of the thread
length beyond the chamfer (semi -
interrupted thread), or in some cases on
the full thread length including the FULL-INTERRUPTED
chamfer (full - interrupted).
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030 Land
One of the threaded sections between LAND WIDTH
the flutes of a tap.
LAND
Land Width
The chordal width of the land between
the cutting edge and the heel measured
normal to the cutting edge.
031 Lead
The distance a screw thread advances
axially in one complete turn.
Lead Deviation
The deviation from the basic nominal
lead.
Progressive -
(a) On the straight thread the deviation
from a true helix where the thread helix
advances uniformly; or (b) On a taper
thread the deviation from a true spiral
where the thread spiral advances
uniformly.
Lead Error
The deviation from prescribed limits.
032 Left Hand Cut
Rotation in a clockwise direction for
LEFT HAND
cutting when viewed from the chamfered CUT
end of a tap.
Left Hand Helical or Spiral Flute

Flutes which viewed axially, twist in a LEFT HAND
counter clockwise direction. FLUTE
Left Hand Thread

A thread is a left hand thread if, when LEFT HAND
viewed axially, it winds in a counter THREAD
clockwise and receding direction. All left
handed threads are designated LH.
033 Length of Engagement

The length of engagement of two mating
threads is the axial distance over which
the two mating threads are in contact.
HOLE
DEPTH
LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT
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034 Length of Thread
The length of the thread includes the
chamfered threads and the full threads
but does not include an external center or
LENGTH OF THREAD
incomplete threads due to multiple rib
grinding.
035 Limits
The limits of size are the applicable
maximum and minimal sizes.
036 Male Center
See preferred term external center.
037 Margin
See 008
038 Neck
A section of reduced diameter between NECK
two adjacent portions of a tool.
039 Nominal Size

A designation consisting of basic
specified size before any allowance or
tolerance is applied. Used for general
identification.
040 Number of Thread
See preferred term Threads per inch.
041 Oil Holes
OIL HOLE
Holes by which a cutting fluid is fed to the
cutting edges of a tool.
042 Optional Number Of Flutes

Taps with more or less flutes than
standard.
043 Overall Length
The extreme length of a complete tool
from end to end, but not including
external centers.
(Ref. "Illustrations of terms applying to
taps" - page 2)

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044 Percent of Thread
One half the difference between the basic
major diameter and the actual minor
diameter of an internal thread, divided by
the basic thread height, expressed as a
percentage.
045 Pitch
The distance from any point on a screw EXAMPLES:
thread to a corresponding point on the
1 /4 -20 UNC
next thread, measured parallel to the axis PITCH = 1/20
M6 x 1
and on the same side of the axis. PITCH = 0.05” PITCH = 1 mm
In the unified inch screw thread system ,
the pitch equals one divided by the PITCH
number of threads per inch.
Pitch Error
The deviation from the true basic pitch
measured between adjacent teeth on a
land.
046 Plug Tap

A tap having a chamfer length of 3 to 5 PLUG TAP
pitches.
047 Projection
The distance the small end of a taper PROJECTION
thread projects through a taper thread
ring gage.
048 Rake
The angular relationship of the straight
cutting face of a tooth with respect to the
NEGATIVE
radial line through the crest of the tooth at RAKE
the cutting edge.
Negative - The crest of the cutting face is
angularly behind the balance of the
cutting face of the tooth.
Positive - The crest of the cutting face is POSITIVE
angularly ahead of the balance of the RAKE
cutting face of the tooth.
Zero - The cutting face is directly on a
radial line.
ZERO
RAKE
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049 Relative Eccentricity
The distance between the geometric
center line of one portion of a tool and
geometric center-line of some other
portion.
050 Relief
The removal of metal behind the cutting
edge to provide clearance between the
part being threaded and the threaded
land.
Center - Clearance produced on a CENTER RELIEF
portion of the land by reducing the
diameter of the entire thread form
between cutting edge and heel.
Con-eccentric Thread - Radial relief in
the thread form starting back of a CON-ECCENTRIC
concentric margin. THREAD
Double Eccentric - The combination of a
slight radial relief in the thread form
starting at the cutting edge and
continuing for a portion of the land width,
DOUBLE ECCENTRIC
and a greater radial relief for the balance RELIEF
of the land.
Eccentric Thread - Radial relief in the
thread form starting at the cutting edge
and continuing to the heel.
Flatted Land - Clearance produced on a
portion of the tap land by truncating the ECCENTRIC THREAD
thread between the cutting edge and
heel.
Grooved Land - Clearance produced on
a tap land by forming a longitudinal
groove in the center of the land. FLATTED LAND
Radial - The clearance produced by
removal of metal from behind the cutting
edge. Taps should have the chamfer
relieved and should have back taper, but
may or may not have relief in the angle
and on the major diameter of the threads. GROOVED LAND
When the thread angle is relieved,
starting at the cutting edge and
continuing to the heel, the tap is said to
have “eccentric” relief. If the thread angle
is relieved back of a concentric margin
(Typically one third of land width), the tap
is said to have “con-eccentric” relief.
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051 Right Hand Cut
Rotation in a counter clockwise direction
for cutting when viewed from the RIGHT HAND
chamfered end of a tap or die. CUT
Right Hand Flutes

Flutes which viewed axially, twist in a RIGHT HAND
clockwise direction. FLUTE
Right Hand Thread

A thread is a right hand thread if, when RIGHT HAND
viewed axially, it winds in a clockwise and THREAD
receding direction.
052 Root
The surface of the thread that joins the
flanks of adjacent thread forms and is
identical with or immediately adjacent to
the cylinder or cone from which the
thread projects.
ROOT
053 Runout
The radial variation from a true circle
which lies in a diametral plane and is
concentric with the tool axis. See also
total indicator variation. (tiv)
054 Screw Thread

A screw thread is a ridge, usually of
uniform section and produced by forming
EXAMPLE OF STRAIGHT SCREW THREAD
a groove in the form of a helix on the
external or internal surface of a cylinder,
or in the form of a conical spiral on the
external or internal surface of a cone or
frustum of a cone. A screw thread formed
on a cylinder is known as a straight
parallel thread, to distinguish it from a
taper screw thread which is formed on a
cone or a frustum of a cone.
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055 Screw Thread Insert (STI) (commonly
referred to as “helical coil insert”). SCREW
Screw thread bushing coiled from THREAD
diamond shaped cross-section wire. They INSERT
are screwed into oversized tapped holes NOMINAL SIZE
to form nominal size internal threads. SCREW THREAD
THREAD
INSERT
Screw Thread Insert (STI) Tap
These taps are oversize to the extent that
the internal thread which they produce
will accommodate a helical coil screw
thread insert, which at final assembly will
accept a screw thread of the nominal size
and pitch.
STI
TAPPED HOLE
056 Semi Bottoming Tap

A tap having a 2 to 3 pitch chamfer
length.
CENTER REMOVAL IS OPTIONAL

WITH MANUFACTURER
057 Shank
The portion of the tool body by which it is SHANK
held and driven.
058 Shaving
The excessive removal of material from
the product thread profile by the tool
thread flanks caused by an axial advance
per revolution less than or more than the
actual lead on the tool. In tapping, this
results in an increase in product pitch
diameter without an increase in product
major diameter.

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059 Spiral Point
The angular fluting in the cutting face of
the land at the chamfered end. It is
formed at an angle with respect to the tap
axis of opposite hand to that of rotation.
SPIRAL POINT
Its length is usually greater than the
chamfer length and its angle with respect
to the tap axis is usually made great
enough to direct the chips ahead of the
tap. The tap may or may not have
longitudinal flutes.
Spiral point angle

The angle made by the projection of the
spiral point flute into an axial plane
parallel to the tap axis.
060 Square SQUARE

Four driving flats parallel to the axis on a
tap shank forming a square with round
corners. For location purpose, one of the
flats can be longer than the three others.
061 Taper
Back - A gradual decrease in the
diameter of the thread form on a tap from TAPER PER INCH = D2-D1
the chamfered end of the tap towards the
1"
back which creates a slight radial relief in
the threads.
Front - A gradual increase in the
diameter of the thread form on a tap from
the chamfer end of the tap toward the D1 D2
back.
Taper Per Inch - TAPER TAP

(1) On a taper threaded part, or on a
taper shank, the difference in diameter in
one inch measured parallel to the axis.
(2) On a taper tap the difference in
diameter in one inch measured parallel to
the axis at the cutting face.
Taper Tap - A tap having a chamfer

length of 7 to 10 pitches.

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061 Taper Thread Tap - A tap for producing TAPER THREAD TAP
Cont’d a tapered internal thread.
062 Thread
Multiple - A thread of which the lead is
an integral multiple of the pitch. On a LEAD
SINGLE THREAD
double thread, the lead is equal to twice PITCH
the pitch. On a triple thread, the lead is
equal to three times the pitch, etc... LEAD
DOUBLE THREAD
Single - A thread having a lead equal to PITCH
the pitch.
Angle of - (also known as included
angle of a thread). The angle between
THREAD ANGLE
the flanks of the thread measured in an
axial plane.
Base of - That which coincides with the
cylindrical or conical surface from which
the thread projects.
Class of - The designation of the class
that determines the specification of the
size allowance, and tolerance to which a
given threaded product is to be FIRST FULL THREAD
manufactured. It is not applicable to the
tools for threading.
First Full - The first thread on the cutting
edge back of the chamfer. It is at this
point that rake, hook and thread elements
are measured.
Height - See 024
Interrupted - See 029
Length - See 034
Screw - See 054
063 Thread Lead Angle
On a straight thread, the angle made by
the helix of the thread at the pitch line
with a plane perpendicular to the axis. THREAD LEAD ANGLE 900
On a taper thread, the lead angle at a
given axial position is the angle made by AXIS
the conical spiral of the thread, with the
plane perpendicular to the axis, at the
pitch line.
EXAMPLE:
Threads Per Inch (tpi) PITCH = 0.05
The reciprocal of the pitch in inches. THREADS PER INCH = 1/0.05
THREADS PER INCH = 20
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064 Tolerance
(a) The total permissible variation of size
(b) The difference between the limits of
size
065 Total Indicator Variation (tiv)

The difference between maximum and
minimum indicator readings during a
checking cycle.
066 Truncation
Crest - The crest truncation of a thread is
the radial distance between the sharp
ROOT CREST
crest and the cylinder or cone that TRUNCATION
TRUNCATION
bounds the crest.
Root - The root truncation of a thread is
the radial distance between the sharp
root and the cylinder or cone that bounds
the root.
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Tap Thread Limits, Machine Screw Sizes, Ground Thread
(Ref. USCTI Table 329)
For Unified Inch Screw Threads - Sizes 0 to 12 Inclusive
Threads Major
Pitch Diameter
Per Inch Diameter
Size H1 Limit H2 Limit H3 Limit H7 Limit*
NC NF NS Basic Mini- Maxi- Basic Mini- Maxi- Mini- Maxi- Mini- Maxi- Mini- Maxi-
UNC UNF UNS mum mum mum mum mum mum mum mum mum mum
0 .. 80 .. .0600 .0605 .0616 .0519 .0519 .0524 .0524 .0529 .... .... .... ....
1 64 .. .. .0730 .0736 .0750 .0629 .0629 .0634 .0634 .0639 .... .... .... ....
1 .. 72 .. .0730 .0736 .0748 .0640 .0640 .0645 .0645 .0650 .... .... .... ....
2 56 .. .. .0860 .0867 .0883 .0744 .0744 .0749 .0749 .0754 .... .... .... ....
2 .. 64 .. .0860 .0866 .0880 .0759 .... .... .0764 .0769 .... .... .... ....
3 48 .. .. .0990 .0999 .1017 .0855 .0855 .0860 .0860 .0865 .... .... .... ....
3 .. 56 .. .0990 .0997 .1013 .0874 .0874 .0879 .0879 .0884 .... .... .... ....
4 .. .. 36 .1120 .1135 .1156 .0940 .... .... .0945 .0950 .... .... .... ....
4 40 .. .. .1120 .1134 .1153 .0958 .0958 .0963 .0963 .0968 .... .... .... ....
4 .. 48 .. .1120 .1129 .1147 .0985 .0985 .0990 .0990 .0995 .... .... .... ....
5 40 .. .. .1250 .1263 .1282 .1088 .1088 .1093 .1093 .1098 .... .... .... ....
5 .. 44 .. .1250 .1263 .1280 .1102 .... .... .1107 .1112 .... .... .... ....
6 32 .. .. .1380 .1401 .1421 .1177 .1177 .1182 .1182 .1187 .1187 .1192 .1207 .1212
6 .. 40 .. .1380 .1394 .1413 .1218 .1218 .1223 .1223 .1228 .... .... .... ....
8 32 .. .. .1640 .1661 .1681 .1437 .1437 .1442 .1442 .1447 .1447 .1452 .1467 .1472
8 .. 36 .. .1640 .1655 .1676 .1460 .... .... .1465 .1470 .... .... .... ....
10 24 .. .. .1900 .1927 .1954 .1629 .1629 .1634 .1634 .1639 .1639 .1644 .1659 .1664
10 .. 32 .. .1900 .1921 .1941 .1697 .1697 .1702 .1702 .1707 .1707 .1712 .1727 .1732
12 24 .. .. .2160 .2187 .2214 .1889 .... .... .... .... .1899 .1904 .... ....
12 .. 28 .. .2160 .2183 .2206 .1928 .... .... .... .... .1938 .1943 .... ....
*Major Diameter for H7 limit taps is .002" larger than values shown in columns 6 & 7.
Formulae
Maximum Major Diameter = Basic Plus A
Minimum Major Diameter = Maximum Minus B
In the above formulae:
A = Constant to Add = 0.130P for all Pitches
B = Major Diameter Tolerance = 0.087P For 48 Through 80 TPI
= 0.076P For 36 Through 47 TPI
For values of A and B see Table 331.
Pitch Diameter Limits Lead Tolerance
H1 Limit = Basic to basic plus .0005" A Maximum lead deviation of plus or
H2 Limit = Basic Plus .0005" to basic plus .001" minus .0005" within any two threads
H3 Limit = Basic plus .001" to basic plus .0015" not farther apart than 1" is permitted.
H7 Limit = Basic plus .003" to basic plus .0035"
Angle Tolerance
24 to 80 threads per inch incl. = 30'

plus or minus in ½ angle.

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Tap Thread Limits, Fractional Sizes, Ground Thread
For Unified Inch Screw Threads - Sizes 1/4 to 1 1/2 inclusive
Threads Major
Pitch Diameter Limits
Per Inch Diameter
Size H1 Limit H2 Limit H3 Limit H4 Limit H5 Limit H6 Limit
NC NF NS Basic Mini- Maxi- Basic Mini- Maxi- Mini- Maxi- Mini- Maxi- Mini- Maxi- Mini- Maxi- Mini- Maxi-
UNC UNF UNS mum mum mum mum mum mum mum mum mum mum mum mum mum mum
1/4 20 .. .. .2500 .2532 .2565 .2175 .2175 .2180 .2180 .2185 .2185 .2190 .... .... .2195 .2200 .... ....
1/4 .. 28 .. .2500 .2523 .2546 .2268 .2268 .2273 .2273 .2278 .2278 .2283 .2283 .2288 .... .... .... ....
5/16 18 .. .. .3125 .3161 .3197 .2764 .2764 .2769 .2769 .2774 .2774 .2779 .... .... .2784 .2789 .... ....
5/16 .. 24 .. .3125 .3152 .3179 .2854 .2854 .2859 .2859 .2864 .2864 .2869 .2869 .2874 .... .... .... ....
3/8 16 .. .. .3750 .3790 .3831 .3344 .3344 .3349 .3349 .3354 .3354 .3359 .... .... .3364 .3369 .... ....
3/8 .. 24 .. .3750 .3777 .3804 .3479 .3479 .3484 .3484 .3489 .3489 .3494 .3494 .3499 .... .... .... ....
7/16 14 .. .. .4375 .4422 .4468 .3911 .... .... .3916 .3921 .3912 .3926 .... .... .3931 .3936 .... ....
7/16 .. 20 .. .4375 .4407 .4440 .4050 .... .... .... .... .4060 .4065 .... .... .4070 .4075 .... ....
1/2 13 .. .. .5000 .5050 .5100 .4500 .4500 .4505 .4505 .4510 .4510 .4515 .... .... .4520 .4525 .... ....
1/2 .. 20 .. .5000 .5032 .5065 .4675 .4675 .4680 .4680 .4685 .4685 .4690 .... .... .4695 .4700 .... ....
9/16 12 .. .. .5625 .5679 .5733 .5084 .... .... .... .... .5094 .5099 .... .... .5104 .5109 .... ....
9/16 .. 18 .. .5625 .5661 .5697 .5264 .... .... .5269 .5274 .5274 .5279 .... .... .5284 .5289 .... ....
5/8 11 .. .. .6250 .6309 .6368 .5660 .... .... .5665 .5670 .5670 .5675 .... .... .5680 .5685 .... ....
5/8 .. 18 .. .6250 .6286 .6322 .5889 .... .... .5894 .5899 .5899 .5904 .... .... .5909 .5914 .... ....
11/16 .. .. 11 .6875 .6934 .6993 .6285 .... .... .... .... .6295 .6300 .... .... .... .... .... ....
11/16 .. .. 16 .6875 .6915 .6956 .6469 .... .... .... .... .6479 .6484 .... .... .... .... .... ....
3/4 10 .. .. .7500 .7565 .7630 .6850 .... .... .6855 .6860 .6860 .6865 .... .... .6870 .6875 .... ....
3/4 .. 16 .. .7500 .7540 .7581 .7094 .7094 .7099 .7099 .7104 .7104 .7109 .... .... .7114 .7119 .... ....
7/8 9 .. .. .8750 .8822 .8894 .8028 .... .... .... .... .... .... .8043 .8048 .... .... .8053 .8058
7/8 .. 14 .. .8750 .8797 .8843 .8286 .... .... .8291 .8296 .... .... .8301 .8306 .... .... .8311 .8316
1 8 .. .. 1.0000 1.0082 1.0163 .9188 .... .... .... .... .... .... .9203 .9208 .... .... .9213 .9218
1 .. 12 .. 1.0000 1.0054 1.0108 .9459 .... .... .... .... .... .... .9474 .9479 .... .... .... ....
1 .. .. 14 1.0000 1.0047 1.0093 .9536 .... .... .... .... .... .... .9551 .9556 .... .... .... ....
1 1/8 7 .. .. 1.1250 1.1343 1.1436 1.0322 .... .... .... .... .... .... 1.0332 1.0342 .... .... .... ....
1 1/8 .. 12 .. 1.1250 1.1304 1.1358 1.0709 .... .... .... .... .... .... 1.0719 1.0729 .... .... .... ....
1 1/4 7 .. .. 1.2500 1.2593 1.2686 1.1572 .... .... .... .... .... .... 1.1582 1.1592 .... .... .... ....
1 1/4 .. 12 .. 1.2500 1.2554 1.2608 1.1959 .... .... .... .... .... .... 1.1969 1.1979 .... .... .... ....
1 3/8 6 .. .. 1.3750 1.3859 1.3967 1.2667 .... .... .... .... .... .... 1.2677 1.2687 .... .... .... ....
1 3/8 .. 12 .. 1.3750 1.3804 1.3858 1.3209 .... .... .... .... .... .... 1.3219 1.3229 .... .... .... ....
1 1/2 6 .. .. 1.5000 1.5109 1.5217 1.3917 .... .... .... .... .... .... 1.3927 1.3937 .... .... .... ....
1 1/2 .. 12 .. 1.5000 1.5054 1.5108 1.4459 .... .... .... .... .... .... 1.4469 1.4479 .... .... .... ....
Lead Tolerance
A maximum lead deviation of plus or minus .0005" Pitch Diameter Limits for Taps Thru 1" Diameter:
within any two threads not farther apart than 1" is
permitted. H1 = Basic to basic plus .0005"
H2 = Basic plus .0005" to basic plus .001"
Angle Tolerance
H3 = Basic plus .001" to basic plus .0015"
Threads Per Inch Deviation in Half Angle H4 = Basic plus .0015" to basic plus .002"
6 to 9 incl. 25' plus or minus H5 = Basic plus .002" to basic plus .0025"
10 to 28 incl. 30' plus or minus H6 = Basic plus .0025" to basic plus .003"
Formulae (Approximate) Pitch Diameter Limits for Taps over 1" Diameter Thru
Maximum Major Diameter = Basic plus A 1 1/2" Diameter:
Minimum Major Diameter = Maximum minus B H4 = Basic plus .001" to basic plus .002"
For values of A and B see Table 331

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Tap Thread Limits, Fractional Sizes, Ground Thread
For Unified Inch Screw Thread - Sizes 1 5/8 to 4 inclusive
Threads Per Inch Major Diameter Pitch Diameter Limits
Size NC 8N 12 N 16N Mini- Maxi- Mini- Maxi- Limit
Basic
UNC 8UN 12UN 16UN mum mum Basic mum mum No.
1 5/8 .. 8 .. .. 1.6250 1.6331 1.6412 1.5438 1.5453 1.5468 H6
1 5/8 .. .. 12 .. 1.6250 1.6304 1.6358 1.5709 1.5724 1.5739 H6
1 5/8 .. .. .. 16 1.6250 1.6290 1.6331 1.5844 1.5854 1.5869 H5
1 3/4 5 .. .. .. 1.7500 1.7630 1.7760 1.6201 1.6216 1.6718 H7
1 3/4 .. 8 .. .. 1.7500 1.7581 1.7662 1.6688 1.6703 1.6236 H6
1 3/4 .. .. 12 .. 1.7500 1.7554 1.7608 1.6959 1.6974 1.6989 H6
1 3/4 .. .. .. 16 1.7500 1.7540 1.7581 1.7094 1.7104 1.7119 H5
1 7/8 .. 8 .. .. 1.8750 1.8831 1.8912 1.7938 1.7953 1.7968 H6
1 7/8 .. .. 12 .. 1.8750 1.8804 1.8858 1.8209 1.8224 1.8239 H6
1 7/8 .. .. .. 16 1.8750 1.8790 1.8831 1.8344 1.8354 1.8369 H5
2 4 1/2 .. .. .. 2.0000 2.0145 2.0289 1.8557 1.8572 1.8592 H7
2 .. 8 .. .. 2.0000 2.0081 2.0162 1.9188 1.9203 1.9218 H6
2 .. .. 12 .. 2.0000 2.0054 2.0108 1.9459 1.9474 1.9489 H6
2 .. .. .. 16 2.0000 2.0040 2.0081 1.9594 1.9604 1.9619 H5
2 1/4 4 1/2 .. .. .. 2.2500 2.2645 2.2789 2.1057 2.1072 2.1092 H7
2 1/4 .. 8 .. .. 2.2500 2.2581 2.2662 2.1688 2.1703 2.1718 H6
2 1/4 .. .. 12 .. 2.2500 2.2554 2.2608 2.1959 2.1974 2.1989 H6
2 1/4 .. .. .. 16 2.2500 2.2540 2.2581 2.2094 2.2104 2.2119 H5
2 1/2 4 .. .. .. 2.5000 2.5163 2.5325 2.3376 2.3391 2.3411 H7
2 1/2 .. 8 .. .. 2.5000 2.5081 2.5162 2.4188 2.4203 2.4218 H6
2 1/2 .. .. 12 .. 2.5000 2.5054 2.5108 2.4459 2.4474 2.4489 H6
2 1/2 .. .. .. 16 2.5000 2.5040 2.5081 2.4594 2.4604 2.4619 H5
2 3/4 4 .. .. .. 2.7500 2.7663 2.7825 2.5876 2.5896 2.5921 H9
2 3/4 .. 8 .. .. 2.7500 2.7581 2.7662 2.6688 2.6708 2.6728 H8
2 3/4 .. .. 12 .. 2.7500 2.7554 2.7608 2.6959 2.6974 2.6994 H7
2 3/4 .. .. .. 16 2.7500 2.7540 2.7581 2.7094 2.7109 2.7129 H7
3 4 .. .. .. 3.0000 3.0163 3.0325 2.8376 2.8396 2.8421 H9
3 .. 8 .. .. 3.0000 3.0081 3.0162 2.9188 2.9208 2.9228 H8
3 .. .. 12 .. 3.0000 3.0054 3.0108 2.9459 2.9474 2.9494 H7
3 .. .. .. 16 3.0000 3.0040 3.0081 2.9594 2.9609 2.9629 H7
3 1/4 4 .. .. .. 3.2500 3.2663 3.2825 3.0876 3.0896 3.0921 H9
3 1/4 .. 8 .. .. 3.2500 3.2581 3.2662 3.1688 3.1705 3.1728 H8
3 1/4 .. .. 12 .. 3.2500 3.2554 3.2608 3.1959 3.1974 2.1994 H7
3 1/4 .. .. .. 16 3.2500 3.2540 3.2581 3.2094 3.2109 3.2129 H7
3 1/2 4 .. .. .. 3.5000 3.5163 3.5325 3.3376 3.3396 3.3421 H9
3 1/2 .. 8 .. .. 3.5000 3.5081 3.5162 3.4188 3.4208 3.4228 H8
3 1/2 .. .. 12 .. 3.5000 3.5054 3.5108 3.4459 3.4474 3.4494 H7
3 1/2 .. .. .. 16 3.5000 3.5040 3.5081 3.4594 3.4609 3.4629 H7
3 3/4 4 .. .. .. 3.7500 3.7663 3.7825 3.5876 3.5896 3.5921 H9
3 3/4 .. 8 .. .. 3.7500 3.7581 3.7662 3.6688 3.6708 3.6728 H8
3 3/4 .. .. 12 .. 3.7500 3.7554 3.7608 3.6959 3.6974 3.6994 H7
3 3/4 .. .. .. 16 3.7500 3.7540 3.7581 3.7094 3.7109 3.7129 H7
4 4 .. .. .. 4.0000 4.0163 4.0325 3.8376 3.8396 3.8421 H9
4 .. 8 .. .. 4.0000 4.0081 4.0162 3.9188 3.9208 3.9228 H8
4 .. .. 12 .. 4.0000 4.0054 4.0108 3.9459 3.9474 3.9494 H7
4 .. .. .. 16 4.0000 4.0040 4.0081 3.9594 3.9609 3.9629 H7
Lead Tolerance
A maximum lead deviation of plus of minus .0005" within any
two threads not farther apart than 1" is permitted.
Formulae Angle Tolerance

Maximum Major Diameter = Basic plus A
Minimum Major Diameter = Maximum minus B Threads Per Inch Deviation in Half Angle
Maximum Pitch Diameter = Minimum plus D 4 to 5 1/2 incl. 20' plus or minus
Minimum Pitch Diameter = Basic plus C 6 to 9 incl. 25' plus or minus
For Values of A, B, C, and D see Table 331 10 to 16 incl. 30' plus or minus

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Tap Thread Limits, Metric Sizes, Ground Thread
Millimeters
Nominal Major Diameter Pitch Diameter (mm)
Pitch
Dia. (mm) D3 D4 D5 D6
(mm) Basic
(mm) Basic Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
1.6 0.35 1.600 1.628 1.653 1.373 1.397 1.412
2 0.4 2.000 2.032 2.057 1.740 1.764 1.779
2.5 0.45 2.500 2.536 2.561 2.208 2.232 2.247
3 0.5 3.000 3.040 3.065 2.675 2.699 2.714

3.5 0.6 3.500 3.548 3.573 3.110 — — 3.142 3.162
4 0.7 4.000 4.056 4.097 3.545 — — 3.577 3.597
4.5 0.75 4.500 4.560 4.601 4.013 — — 4.045 4.065

5 0.8 5.000 5.064 5.105 4.480 — — 4.512 4.532
6 1 6.000 6.080 6.121 5.350 — — — — 5.390 5.415
7 1 7.000 7.080 7.121 6.350 — — — — 6.390 6.415

8 1.25 8.000 8.100 8.164 7.188 — — — — 7.222 7.253
10 1.5 10.000 10.120 10.784 9.026 — — — — — — 9.073 9.104
12 1.75 12.000 12.140 12.204 10.863 — — — — — — 10.910 10.941
Major Diameter Pitch Diameter ( mm )

Nominal Dia. Pitch
(mm) (mm) ( mm ) D7 D8 D9
Basic
Basic Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
14 2 14.000 14.160 14.224 12.701 12.751 12.792
16 2 16.000 16.160 16.224 14.701 14.751 14.792
20 2.5 20.000 20.200 20.264 18.376 18.426 18.467
24 3 24.000 24.240 24.340 22.051 — — 22.114 22.155

30 3.5 30.000 30.280 30.380 27.727 — — — — 27.792 27.844
36 4 36.000 36.320 36.420 33.402 — — — — 33.467 27.844
Basic Pitch Diameter is the same as Min. Pitch Diameter of Internal Thread Class 6H—Table 19, ANSE B1.13M
ANGLE TOLERANCE
Pitch (mm) Deviation in Half Angle
Over 0.25 to 2.5 Inc. 30' Plus or Minus
Over 2.5 to 4 Inc. 25' Plus or Minus
A maximum lead deviation of ± 0.013 mm within any

two threads not farther apart than 25mm is permitted.
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Tap Thread Limits, Metric Sizes, Ground Thread
Inch Translation
Nominal Major Diameter Pitch Diameter ( Inches )
Pitch
Dia. ( Inches ) D3 D4 D5 D6
(mm) Basic
(mm) Basic Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
1.6 0.35 .06299 .06409 .06508 .05406 .05500 .05559
2 0.4 .07874 .08000 .08908 .06850 .06945 .07004
2.5 0.45 .09843 .09984 .10083 .08693 .08787 .08846
3 0.5 .11811 .11969 .12067 .10531 .10626 .10685

3.5 0.6 .13780 .13969 .14067 .12244 — — .12370 .12449
4 0.7 .15748 .15969 .16130 .13957 — — .14083 .14161
4.5 0.75 .17717 .17953 .18114 .15799 — — .15925 .16004

5 0.8 .19685 .19937 .20098 .17638 — — .17764 .17843
6 1 .23622 .23937 .24098 .21063 — — — — .21220 .21319
7 1 .27559 .27874 .28035 .25000 — — — — .25157 .25256

8 1.25 .31496 .31890 .32142 .28299 — — — — .28433 .28555
10 1.5 .39370 .39843 .40094 .35535 — — — — — — .35720 .35843
12 1.75 .47244 .47795 .48047 .42768 — — — — — — .42953 .43075
Nominal Major Diameter Pitch Diameter ( Inches )

Pitch
Dia. ( Inches ) D7 D8 D9
(mm) Basic
(mm) Basic Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
14 2 .55118 .55748 .56000 .50004 .50201 .50362
16 2 .62992 .63622 .63874 .57878 .58075 .58236
20 2.5 .78740 .79528 .79780 .72346 .72543 .72705
24 3 .94488 .95466 .95827 .86815 — — .87063 .87224

30 3.5 1.18110 1.19213 1.19606 1.09161 — — — — 1.09417 1.09622
36 4 1.41732 1.42992 1.43386 1.31504 — — — — 1.31760 1.31965
Basic Pitch Diameter is the same as Min. Pitch Diameter of Internal Thread Class 6H—Table 21, ANSI B1.13M
ANGLE TOLERANCE
Pitch (mm) Deviation in Half Angle
Over 0.25 to 2.5 Inc. 30' Plus or Minus
Over 2.5 to 4 Inc. 25' Plus or Minus
A maximum lead deviation of ± .0005" within any

two threads not farther apart than 1" is permitted.
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Tap Thread Limits and Tolerances,
Formulae for Unified Inch Screw Threads,
Ground Thread
The following tables and formulae are used in determining the limits and tolerances for ground
thread taps having a thread lead angle not in excess of 5°, unless otherwise specified.
Lead Tolerance
A Maximum lead deviation plus or minus .0005" within any two threads not farther apart than 1" is permitted.
Angle Tolerance
Threads per inch Deviation in Half Angle
4 to 5 1/2 incl. 20' Plus or Minus
6 to 9 incl. 25' Plus or Minus
10 to 80 incl. 30' Plus or Minus
Formulae
Max. Major Dia. = Basic plus A Max. Pitch Dia. = Min. plus D
Min. Major Dia. = Max. minus B Min. Pitch Dia. = Basic plus C
In the above formulae: -
A = Constant to Add = 0.130P for all Pitches
B = Major Diameter Tolerance = 0.087P For 48 Through 80 TPI
C = Amount over basic for minimum pitch diameter
D = Pitch diameter tolerance
Note: When the tap major diameter must be determined from a specified tap pitch diameter, the maximum major
diameter equals the minimum specified pitch diameter minus Constant C, plus 0.64952P, plus Constant A.
C D
Threads
To Over 5/8" To Over 1" Over 1 1/2"
per A B Over Over
5/8" To 1" To To
Inch 2 1/2" 2 1/2"
incl. 2 1/2" incl. incl. 1 1/2" incl. 2 1/2" incl.
80 .0016 .0011 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0010 .0015
72 .0018 .0012 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0010 .0015
64 .0020 .0014 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0010 .0015
56 .0023 .0016 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0010 .0015
48 .0027 .0018 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0010 .0015
44 .0030 .0017 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0010 .0015
40 .0032 .0019 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0010 .0015
36 .0036 .0021 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0010 .0015
32 .0041 .0020 .0010 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0010 .0015
28 .0046 .0023 .0010 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0010 .0015
24 .0054 .0027 .0010 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0015
20 .0065 .0032 .0010 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0015
18 .0072 .0036 .0010 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0015
16 .0081 .0041 .0010 .0010 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0020
14 .0093 .0046 .0010 .0015 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0020
13 .0100 .0050 .0010 .0015 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0020
12 .0108 .0054 .0010 .0015 .0015 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0020
11 .0118 .0059 .0010 .0015 .0020 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0020
10 .0130 .0065 ..... .0015 .0020 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0020
9 .0144 .0072 ..... .0015 .0020 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0020
8 .0162 .0081 ..... .0015 .0020 .0005 .0010 .0015 .0020
7 .0186 .0093 ..... .0015 .0020 .0010 .0010 .0020 .0025
6 .0217 .0108 ..... .0015 .0020 .0010 .0010 .0020 .0025
5 1/2 .0236 .0118 ..... .0015 .0020 .0010 .0015 .0020 .0025
5 .0260 .0130 ..... .0015 .0020 .0010 .0015 .0020 .0025
4 1/2 .0289 .0144 ..... .0015 .0020 .0010 .0015 .0020 .0025
4 .0325 .0162 ..... .0015 .0020 .0010 .0015 .0020 .0025
For intermediate pitches use value for next coarser pitch for C & D, but use formulas for A & B.

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Tap Thread Limits and Tolerances,
Formulae for Metric Threads, Ground Thread
The following tables and formulae are used in determining the limits and tolerances for ground thread metric taps having a thread lead angle
not in excess of 5°, unless otherwise specified. They apply only to metric threads having a 60° form with a P/8 flat at the major diameter of
the basic thread form. All calculations for metric taps are done using millimeter values as shown. When inch values are needed, they are
translated from the 3 place millimeter tap diameters, only after calculations are complete.
Lead Tolerance
A maximum lead deviation plus or minus .013 mm within any two threads not farther apart than 25 mm is permitted.
Angle Tolerance
Pitch ( mm ) Deviation in Half Angles
over 0.25 to 2.5 Incl. 30' plus or minus
over 2.5 to 4 Incl. 25' plus or minus
over 4 to 6 Incl. 20' Plus or Minus
Formulae
Min. Major Dia. = Basic plus W Max. Pitch Dia. = Basic plus Y
Max. Major Dia. = Min. plus X Min. Pitch Dia. = Max. minus Z
W = Constant to add to Basic Major Diameter (W = .080P)
X = Major Diameter Tolerance
Y = Amount over Basic for Maximum Pitch Diameter
Z = Pitch Diameter Tolerance
Note: When the tap major diameter must be determined from a specified tap pitch diameter, the minimum major diameter
equals the maximum specified tap pitch diameter minus Constant Y, plus 0.64952P, plus Constant W.
Millimeters
P Y Z
W M1.6 Over M6.3 Over M25 M1.6 Over M6.3 Over M25
X Over Over
Pitch (.08P) To To To To To To
M90 M90
(mm) M6.3 Inc. M25 Inc. M90 Inc. M6.3 Inc. M25 Inc. M90 Inc.
0.3 .024 .025 .039 .039 .052 .052 .015 .015 .020 .020
0.35 .028 .025 .039 .039 .052 .052 .015 .015 .020 .020
0.4 .032 .025 .039 .052 .052 .052 .015 .015 .020 .025
0.45 .036 .025 .039 .052 .052 .052 .015 .020 .020 .025
0.5 .040 .025 .039 .052 .052 .065 .015 .020 .025 .025
0.6 .048 .025 .052 .052 .065 .065 .020 .020 .025 .025
0.7 .056 .041 .052 .052 .065 .065 .020 .020 .025 .025
0.75 .060 .041 .052 .065 .065 .078 .020 .025 .025 .031
0.8 .064 .041 .052 .065 .065 .078 .020 .025 .025 .031
0.9 .072 .041 .052 .065 .065 .078 .020 .025 .025 .031
1 .080 .041 .065 .065 .078 .078 .025 .025 .031 .031
1.25 .100 .064 .065 .065 .078 .091 .025 .031 .031 .041
1.5 .120 .064 .065 .078 .078 .091 .025 .031 .031 .041
1.75 .140 .064 — .078 .091 .104 — .031 .041 .041
2 .160 .064 — .091 .091 .104 — .041 .041 .041
2.5 .200 .064 — .091 .104 .117 — .041 .041 .052
3 .240 .100 — .104 .104 .130 — .041 .052 .052
3.5 .280 .100 — .104 .117 .130 — .041 .052 .052
4 .320 .100 — .104 .117 .143 — .052 .052 .064
4.5 .360 .100 — — .130 .143 — .052 .052 .064
5 .400 .100 — — .130 .156 — — .064 .064
5.5 .440 .100 — — .143 .156 — — .064 .064
6 .480 .100 — — .143 .156 — — .064 .064
For intermediate pitches use value for next coarser pitch, for Y & Z but use formulas for W & X.

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Tap Recommendations for Classes 2B & 3B
Threads Recommended Tap Internal Thread

Per Inch Limits Pitch Diameter Limits
Size Min.
Max. Max.
NC NF Class Class All
Class Class
UNC UNF 2B 3B Classes
2B 3B
(BASIC)
0 .. 80 H2 H1 .0519 .0542 .0536

1 64 .. H2 H1 .0629 .0655 .0648
1 .. 72 H2 H1 .0640 .0665 .0659
2 56 .. H2 H1 .0744 .0772 .0765
2 .. 64 H2 H1 .0759 .0786 .0779
3 48 .. H2 H1 .0855 .0885 .0877
3 .. 56 H2 H1 .0874 .0902 .0895
4 40 .. H2 H2 .0958 .0991 .0982
4 .. 48 H2 H1 .0985 .1016 .1008
5 40 .. H2 H2 .1088 .1121 .1113
5 .. 44 H2 H1 .1102 .1134 .1126
6 32 .. H3 H2 .1177 .1214 .1204
6 .. 40 H2 H2 .1218 .1252 .1243
8 32 .. H3 H2 .1437 .1475 .1465
8 .. 36 H2 H2 .1460 .1496 .1487
10 24 .. H3 H3 .1629 .1672 .1661
10 .. 32 H3 H2 .1697 .1736 .1726
12 24 .. H3 H3 .1889 .1933 .1922
12 .. 28 H3 H3 .1928 .1970 .1959
1/4 20 .. H5 H3 .2175 .2224 .2211
1/4 .. 28 H4 H3 .2268 .2311 .2300
5/16 18 .. H5 H3 .2764 .2817 .2803
5/16 .. 24 H4 H3 .2854 .2902 .2890
3/8 16 .. H5 H3 .3344 .3401 .3387
3/8 .. 24 H4 H3 .3479 .3528 .3516
7/16 14 .. H5 H3 .3911 .3972 .3957
7/16 .. 20 H5 H3 .4050 .4104 .4091
1/2 13 .. H5 H3 .4500 .4565 .4548
1/2 .. 20 H5 H3 .4675 .4731 .4717
9/16 12 .. H5 H3 .5084 .5152 .5135
9/16 .. 18 H5 H3 .5264 .5323 .5308
5/8 11 .. H5 H3 .5660 .5732 .5714
5/8 .. 18 H5 H3 .5889 .5949 .5934
3/4 10 .. H5 H5 .6850 .6927 .6907
3/4 .. 16 H5 H3 .7094 .7159 .7143
7/8 9 .. H6 H4 .8028 .8110 .8089
7/8 .. 14 H6 H4 .8286 .8356 .8339
The above recommended taps normally produce the Class of Thread indicated in average materials
when used with reasonable care. However, if the tap specified does not give a satisfactory gage fit in
the work, a choice of some other limit tap will be necessary.
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Tap Recommendations for Classes 2B & 3B
Threads Recommended Tap Internal Thread

Per Inch Limits Pitch Diameter Limits
Size Min.
Max. Max.
NC NF Class Class All
Class Class
UNC UNF 2B 3B Classes
2B 2B
(BASIC)
1 8 .. H6 H4 .9188 .9276 .9254

1 .. 12 H6 H4 .9459 .9535 .9516
1 14 NS H6 H4 .9536 .9609 .9590
1 1/8 7 .. H8 H4 1.0332 1.0416 1.0393
1 1/8 .. 12 H6 H4 1.0709 1.0787 1.0768
1 1/4 7 .. H8 H4 1.1572 1.1668 1.1644
1 1/4 .. 12 H6 H4 1.1959 1.2039 1.2019
1 3/8 6 .. H8 H4 1.2667 1.2771 1.2745
1 3/8 .. 12 H6 H4 1.3209 1.3291 1.3270
1 1/2 6 .. H8 H4 1.3917 1.4022 1.3996
1 1/2 .. 12 H6 H4 1.4459 1.4542 1.4522
Tap Recommendations for Class 6H Metric Screw Threads

Recommended Internal Thread - Product Limits - Class 6H
Thread Size
Tap Pitch Diameter Pitch Diameter
Nominal Pitch Limit (millimeters) (inch conversion)
Dia. (mm) (mm) Number Min. Max. Min. Max.
1.6 0.35 D3 1.373 1.458 .05406 .05740
2 0.4 D3 1.740 1.830 .06850 .07205
2.5 0.45 D3 2.208 2.303 .08693 .09067
3 0.5 D3 2.675 2.775 .10531 .10925
3.5 0.6 D4 3.110 3.222 .12244 .12685
4 0.7 D4 3.545 3.663 .13957 .14421
4.5 0.75 D4 4.013 4.131 .15789 .16264
5 0.8 D4 4.480 4.605 .17638 .18130
6 1 D5 5.350 5.500 .21063 .21654
7 1 D5 6.350 6.500 .25000 .25591
8 1.25 D5 7.188 7.348 .28299 .28929
10 1.5 D6 9.026 9.206 .35535 .36244
12 1.75 D6 10.863 11.063 .42768 .43555
14 2 D7 12.701 12.913 .50004 .50839
16 2 D7 14.701 14.913 .57878 .58713
20 2.5 D7 18.376 18.600 .72346 .73228
24 3 D8 22.051 22.316 .86815 .87858
30 3.5 D9 27.727 28.007 1.09161 1.10264
36 4 D9 33.402 33.702 1.31504 1.32685
The above recommended taps normally produce the Class of Thread indicated in average materials
when used with reasonable care; however, if the tap specified does not give a satisfactory gage fit in
the work, a choice of some other limit tap will be necessary.

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Minor Diameter of Tapped Holes
Taps are different from other cutting tools, as few operating variables are possible. The feed per revolution is fixed by the
lead or pitch of the tap. The rate of metal removed per tooth is thus governed by effective chamfer length, number of flutes,
revolutions per minute, and minor diameter of the product. In addition, application of cutting fluid is difficult as chips cannot
always be removed from the cutting zone and the cross-sectional area of the tap is often small compared to the load
imposed. Since freedom of choice as to relief, rake, and shear angles is frequently limited, and the tap must usually stop and
reverse in the cut, it should be realized that every reasonable precaution should be taken to favor the tap.
There are four general groups of tapped holes.
First and largest - Holes into which a threaded part is inserted for fastening purposes only and
left either for the life of the part or until repairs are needed.
Second - Holes which are used to adjust parts of a machine where the screw or bolt may
be tightened or loosened many times.
Third - Holes in which a screw is used to move a slide or nut and hold it at a desired location.
Fourth - Holes for studs.
The first group includes the greater percentage of holes with Unified Form of Thread. It is the group for which reasonable
recommendations on minor diameter can be made. Some holes in the second group can be included but other applications
may require individual attention.
In Unified Inch Screw Threads ANSI B1.1, Metric Screw Threads ANSI B1.13M, and Screw Threads for Federal Services,
Handbook H-28, the maximum minor diameter runs from about 53% engagement with a basic thread plug on a No. 0-80,
61% engagement on an M1.6 x 0.35 to about 66% engagement on 1/2" (M12) diameter and larger.
Tests have shown that tapping torque increases when the minor diameter decreases. Two principal reasons for this should
be emphasized.
First, the increase in material removed is shown by Figure 2 - where a 10-24 basic screw thread is shown by the heavy
outline and the Class 2B maximum tapped hole size is shown by the dot and dash lines.
As the thread height increases, the width of chip and amount of material removed increases rapidly. The sketch shows that
on a basic thread form a 50% thread height represents the removal of only 31.3% of the basic area, while an increase to
75% thread height increases the area to be removed to 60.9% or practically double the first amount. With a tapped hole
increased to the maximum pitch diameter, the figures increase to approximately 40% and 72% of the area.
EXTR A METAL T AKEN O UT BY T AP

A= W H ICH C UTS M AXIMU M CLASS 2B H OLE PERC ENT O F
PERC ENT O F AREA REMO VED
TH READ H EIGH T AT “A”
TH READ H EIGH T
NO . O F UNITS
0
BETW EEN LINES= 5 5 =TO TAL UNITS ABO VE
8.3 LINE
2.6
7 12
16.7 6.2
9 21
25 10.9
11 32
33.3 16.6
13 45
41.7 22.8
15 60
50 31.3
17 M AXIM UM M INO R DIAM ETER 77 40.1
62.9
58.3 45.0
19 96
66.7 50.0
21 117
75 60.9
23 M INIM UM M INO R DIAM ETER 140
83.3 72.9
25 165
91.7 86.0
27 192
100 100
TO TAL UNITS =192
BASIC 10-24 U .N .C . TH R EAD
HEIG HT .02706CLASS 2B T OL = .0043
Figure 2

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The second cause of increase in torque is, (except in the case of spiral point or spiral flute taps) when a tap
enters a drilled hole it starts cutting chips which will usually remain in the flutes as the tap advances. If stringy
chips result, they roll over and over between the minor diameter of the hole and the bottom of the flutes, causing
considerable friction. As the drilled hole becomes smaller, the amount of chips to be removed becomes so great
that the friction generated may require as much power as the actual cutting.
This friction increase is apparent where the power used in cutting cast iron with its fine crumbling chips,
increases in proportion to the metal removed, but the curling chips from No. 1020 A. I. S. I. Steel clogs the flutes
of the tap, resulting in an increase in torque out of proportion to the metal removed and detrimental to the tap.
In addition to causing friction, these curling chips score and tear the thread resulting in rough and over - size
holes, and leads to work rejection. This is especially true of the Unified Coarse Thread series in sizes 1/2" &
smaller, and the Metric Thread Sizes M12 and smaller.
While minor diameter limits, shown in B1.1, B1.13M and H-28 result in a satisfactory threaded hole, there are
cases where a larger hole will save time and tool cost. Tests show that in general the bolt, or external thread,
breaks at about 55% thread engagement, and there is very little increase in the strength of the nut when the
thread height is increased.
It is, therefore, an advantage to tap users to keep the minor diameter as large as possible. If tapping difficulties
continue, the Fine Thread Series should be considered, as the volume of chips is much smaller and the strength
of the internal thread is practically the same.
It must be remembered that usually the part to be tapped is the most valuable and that the balance of strength
should be in the tapped hole.
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The following table shows both the theoretical percent of thread represented by the drill size and the percent
that would normally be obtained in drilling based on test data.
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Percent of thread is the ratio of the actual height of thread to the value .64952P.
Formula For Obtaining Tap Drill Sizes for Cutting Taps
*Drilled Hole Basic Major Dia. Percentage of Full Thread

= - .0130 X
Size (inches) of thread (Inch) No. of Threads per Inch
*Drilled Hole Basic Major Dia. Percentage of Full Thread x mm Pitch

= -
Sizes (mm) of thread (mm) 76.98
Formula For Obtaining Tap Drill Sizes for Thread Forming Taps
*Drilled Hole Basic Major Dia. Percentage of Full Thread

= - .0068 X
Size (inches) of thread (Inch) No. of Threads per Inch
*Drilled Hole Basic Major Dia. Percentage of Full Thread x mm Pitch

= -
Size (mm) of thread (mm) 147.06
Formula For Obtaining Percentage Of Full Thread For Other Drill sizes
Basic Major Dia. Drill Hole

Percentage of No. of Threads -
= X Of Thread (Inch) Size (inch)
Full Thread per inch
.0130
Percentage of 76.98 Basic Major Dia. Drill Hole Size

= X -
Full Thread Pitch (mm) (mm) (mm)
Note: Drill size should be smaller than hole size by the probable amount the drill will cut oversize.
See tables on Pages 46 & 47.
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Tap Drill Sizes 1 For Unified Inch Screw Threads
*Probable percent of full thread produced in tapped hole using standard drill sizes.
Decimal Probable Probable Decimal Probable Probable

Tap Theoretical Probable Tap Theoretical Probable
Tap Equiv. Of Mean Percent Tap Equiv. Of Mean Percent
Drill Percent of Hole Size Drill Percent of Hole Size
Size Tap Drill Oversize of Size Tap Drill Oversize of
Size Thread (Inches) Size Thread (Inches)
(Inches) (Inches) Thread* (Inches) (Inches) Thread*
% % % %
0-80 56 .0465 83 .0015 .0480 74 8-32 3.40mm .1339 74 .0029 .1368 67
3/64 .0469 81 .0015 .0484 71 29 .1360 69 .0029 .1389 62
1.20mm .0472 79 .0015 .0487 69 8-36 29 .1360 78 .0029 .1389 70
1.25mm .0492 67 .0015 .0507 57 3.5mm .1378 72 .0029 .1407 65
1-64 54 .0550 89 .0015 .0565 81 10-24 27 .1440 85 .0032 .1472 79
1.45mm .0571 78 .0015 .0586 71 3.70mm .1457 82 .0032 .1489 76
53 .0595 67 .0015 .0610 59 26 .1470 79 .0032 .1502 74
1-72 1.5mm .0591 77 .0015 .0606 68 25 .1495 75 .0032 .1527 69
53 .0595 75 .0015 .0610 67 24 .1520 70 .0032 .1552 64
1.55mm .0610 67 .0015 .0606 68 10-32 5/32 .1563 83 .0032 .1595 75
2-56 51 .0670 82 .0017 .0687 74 22 .1570 81 .0032 .1602 73
1.75mm .0689 73 .0017 .0706 66 21 .1590 76 .0032 .1622 68
50 .0700 69 .0017 .0717 62 12-24 11/64 .1719 82 .0035 .1754 75
1.80mm .0709 65 .0017 .0726 58 17 .1730 79 .0035 .1765 73
2-64 50 .0700 79 .0017 .0717 70 16 .1770 72 .0035 .1805 66
1.80mm .0709 74 .0017 .0726 66 12-28 16 .1770 84 .0035 .1805 77
49 .0730 64 .0017 .0747 56 15 .1800 78 .0035 .1835 70
3-48 48 .0760 85 .0019 .0779 78 4.60mm .1811 75 .0035 .1846 67
5/64 .0781 77 .0019 .0800 70 14 .1820 73 .0035 .1855 66
47 .0785 76 .0019 .0804 69 1/4-20 9 .1960 83 .0038 .1998 77
2.00mm .0787 75 .0019 .0806 68 8 .1990 79 .0038 .2028 73
46 .0810 67 .0019 .0829 60 7 .2010 75 .0038 .2048 70
45 .0820 63 .0019 .0839 56 13/64 .2031 72 .0038 .2069 66
3-56 46 .0810 78 .0019 .0829 69 1/4-28 5.40mm .2126 81 .0038 .2164 72
45 .0820 73 .0019 .0839 65 3 .2130 80 .0038 .2168 72
2.10mm .0827 70 .0019 .0846 62 5/16-18 F .2570 77 .0038 .2608 72
2.15mm .0846 62 .0019 .0865 54 6.60mm .2598 73 .0038 .2636 68
4-40 44 .0860 80 .0020 .0880 74 G .2610 71 .0041 .2651 66
2.20mm .0866 78 .0020 .0886 72 5/16-24 H .2660 86 .0041 .2701 78
43 .0890 71 .0020 .0910 65 6.80mm .2677 83 .0041 .2718 75
2.30mm .0906 66 .0020 .0926 60 I .2720 75 .0041 .2761 67
4-48 2.35mm .0925 72 .0020 .0926 72 3/8-16 7.80mm .3071 84 .0044 .3115 78
42 .0935 68 .0020 .0955 61 7.90mm .3110 79 .0044 .3154 73
3/32 .0938 68 .0020 .0958 60 5/16 .3125 77 .0044 .3169 72
2.40mm .0945 65 .0020 .0965 57 O .3160 73 .0044 .3204 68
5-40 40 .0980 83 .0023 .1003 76 3/8-24 21/64 .3281 87 .0044 .3325 79
39 .0995 79 .0023 .1018 71 8.40mm .3307 82 .0044 .3351 74
38 .1015 72 .0023 .1038 65 Q .3320 79 .0044 .3364 71
2.60mm .1024 70 .0023 .1047 63 8.50mm .3346 75 .0044 .3390 67
5-44 38 .1015 79 .0023 .1038 72 7/16-14 T .3580 86 .0046 .3626 81
2.60mm .1024 77 .0023 .1047 69 23/64 .3594 84 .0046 .3640 79
37 .1040 71 .0023 .1063 63 9.20mm .3622 81 .0046 .3668 76
6-32 37 .1040 84 .0023 .1063 78 9.30mm .3661 77 .0046 .3707 72
36 .1065 78 .0023 .1088 72 U .3680 75 .0046 .3726 70
7/64 .1094 70 .0026 .1120 64 9.40mm .3701 73 .0046 .3747 68
35 .1100 69 .0026 .1126 63 7/16-20 W .3860 79 .0046 .3906 72
34 .1100 67 .0026 .1136 60 25/64 .3906 72 .0046 .3952 65
6-40 34 .1110 83 .0026 .1136 75 1/2-13 10.50mm .4134 87 .0047 .4181 82
33 .1130 77 .0026 .1156 69 27/64 .4219 78 .0047 .4266 73
2.90mm .1142 73 .0026 .1168 65 1/2-20 29/64 .4531 72 .0047 .4578 65
32 .1160 68 .0026 .1186 60
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Recommended sizes for cutting taps. For forming taps see formula on page 44. Hole sizes shown may not suite UNJ and MJ
hole requirements.

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Tap Drill Sizes 1 For Unified Inch Screw Threads

Tap Theoretical Probable Tap Theoretical Probable
Tap Equiv. Of Mean Percent Tap Equiv. Of Mean Percent
Drill Percent of Hole Size Drill Percent of Hole Size
Size Tap Drill Oversize of Size Tap Drill Oversize of
Size Thread (Inches) Size Thread (Inches)
% % % %
9/16-12 15/32 .4688 87 .0048 .4736 82 1 1/4-7 1 3/32 1.0938 84
31/64 .4844 72 .0048 .4892 68 1 7/64 1.1094 76
9/16-18 1/2 .500 87 .0048 .5048 80 1 1/4-12 1 11/64 1.1719 72
5/8-11 17/32 .5313 79 .0049 .5362 75 1 3/8-6 1 13/64 1.2031 79 REAMING
5/8-18 9/16 .5625 87 .0049 .5674 80 1 7/32 1.2188 72 RECOMMENDED
3/4-10 41/64 .6406 84 .0050 .6456 80 1 3/8-12 1 19/64 1.2989 72
21/32 .6563 72 .0050 .6613 68 1 1/2-6 1 21/64 1.3281 79
3/4-16 11/16 .6875 77 .0050 .6925 71 1 11/32 1.3438 72
17.50MM .6890 75 .0050 .6940 69 1 1/2-12 1 27/64 1.4219 72
7/8-9 49/64 .7656 76 .0052 .7708 72
7/8-14 51/64 .7969 84 .0052 .8021 79
1"-8 55/64 .8594 87 .0059 .8653 83
7/8 .875 77 .0059 .8809 73
1"-12 29/32 .9063 87 .0059 .9122 81
59/64 .9219 72 .0060 .9279 67
1"-14 59/64 .9219 84 .0060 .9279 78
1 1/8-7 31/32 .9688 84 .0062 .9750 81
63/64 .9844 76 .0067 .9911 72
1 1/8-12 1 1/32 1.0313 87 .0071 1.0384 80
Tap Drill Sizes 1 For Metric M-Profile Screw Threads


Metric Tap Theoretical Probable Metric Tap Theoretical Probable
Equiv. Of Mean Percent Equiv. Of Mean Percent
Tap Drill Percent of Hole Size Tap Drill Percent of Hole Size
Tap Drill Oversize of Tap Drill Oversize of
Size Size Thread (Inches) Size Size Thread (Inches)
% % % %
M1.6x0.35 1.20mm .0472 88 .0014 .0486 80 M7x1 A .2340 81 .0038 .2378 74
1.25mm .0492 77 .0014 .0506 69 6mm .2362 77 .0038 .2400 70
M2x0.4 1/16 .0625 79 .0015 .0640 72 B .2380 74 .0038 .2418 66
1.60mm .0630 77 .0017 .0647 69 M8x1.25 6.7mm .2638 80 .0041 .2679 74
52 .0635 74 .0017 .0652 66 17/64 .2656 77 .0041 .2697 71
M2.5x0.45 2.05mm .0807 77 .0019 .0826 69 H .2660 77 .0041 .2701 70
46 .0810 76 .0019 .0829 67 6.8mm .2677 74 .0041 .2718 68
45 .0820 71 .0019 .0839 63 M10x1.5 8.4mm .3307 82 .0044 .3351 76
M3x0.5 40 .0980 79 .0023 .1003 70 Q .3320 80 .0044 .3364 75
2.5mm .0984 77 .0023 .1007 68 8.5mm .3346 77 .0044 .3390 71
39 .0995 73 .0023 .1018 64 M12x1.75 10.20mm .4016 79 .0047 .4063 75
M3.5x0.6 33 .1130 81 .0026 .1156 72 Y .4040 76 .0047 .4087 71
2.9mm .1142 77 .0026 .1168 68 13/32 .4062 74 .0047 .4109 69
32 .1160 71 .0026 .1186 63 M14x2 15/32 .4688 81 .0048 .4736 76
M4x0.7 3.2mm .1260 88 .0029 .1289 80 12mm .4724 77 .0048 .4772 72
30 .1285 81 .0029 .1314 73 M16x2 35/64 .5469 81 .0049 .5518 76
3.3mm .1299 77 .0029 .1328 69 14mm .5512 77 .0049 .5561 72
M4.5x0.75 3.7mm .1457 82 .0032 .1489 74 M20x2.5 11/16 .6875 78 .0050 .6925 74
26 .1470 79 .0032 .1502 70 17.5mm .6890 77 .0052 .6942 73
25 .1495 72 .0032 .1527 64 M24x3 13/16 .8125 86 .0052 .8177 82
M5x0.8 4.2mm .1654 77 .0032 .1686 69 21mm .8268 76 .0054 .8322 73
19 .1660 75 .0032 .1692 68 53/64 .8281 76 .0054 .8335 73
M6x1 10 .1935 84 .0038 .1973 76 M30x3.5 1 1/32 1.0312 83 .0071 1.0383 80
9 .1960 79 .0038 .1998 71 25.5mm 1.0433 77 .0071 1.0504 73
5mm .1969 77 .0038 .2006 70 1 3/64 1.0469 75 .0072 1.0541 70
8 .1990 73 .0038 .2028 65 M36x4 1 17/64 1.2656 74 REAMING RECOMMENDED
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Recommended sizes for cutting taps. For forming taps see formula on page 44. Hole sizes shown may not suit UNJ and MJ hole requirements.

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Standard Tap Dimensions, Ground Thread
General Dimensions
(L) (L) (L)

(l) (l 2 ) (l) (l 2 ) (l) (l 2 )
(a)
( d1 ) (d 1 ) (d1)
BLANK DESIGN 1 BLANK DESIGN 2 BLANK DESIGN 3
Nominal Diameter Machine Nominal Nominal Blank Tap Dimensions----Inches

Range - Inches Screw Fractional Metric Design Overall Thread Square Shank Size of
Size Diameter Diameter No. Length Length Length Diameter Square
Over To (Inc.) No. Inches Millimeters, (Inches) L l l2 d1 a
.052 .065 0 (.0600) M 1.6 (.0630) 1 1.63 .31 .19 .1410 .110
.065 .078 1 (.0730) M1.8 (.0709) 1 1.69 .38 .19 .1410 .110
.078 .091 2 (.0860) M2 (0787), M2.2 (.0866) 1 1.75 .44 .19 .1410 .110
.091 .104 3 (.0990) M2.5 (.0984) 1 1.81 .50 .19 .1410 .110
.104 .117 4 (.1120) 1 1.88 .56 .19 .1410 .110
.117 .130 5 (.1250) M3 (.1181) 1 1.94 .63 .19 .1410 .110
.130 .145 6 (.1380) M3.5 (.1378) 1 2.00 .69 .19 .1410 .110
.145 .171 8 (.1640) M4 (.1575) 1 2.13 .75 .25 .1680 .131
.171 .197 10 (.1900) M4.5 (.1772), M5 (.1969) 1 2.38 .88 .25 .1940 .152
.197 .223 12 (.2160) 1 2.38 .94 .28 .2200 .165
.223 .260 1/4 (.2500) M6 (.2362) 2 2.50 1.00 .31 .2550 .191
.260 .323 5/16 (.3125) M7 (.2756), M8 (.3150) 2 2.72 1.13 .38 .3180 .238
.323 .395 3/8 (.3750) M10 (.3937) 2 2.94 1.25 .44 .3810 .286
.395 .448 7/16 (.4375) 3 3.16 1.44 .41 .3230 .242
.448 .510 1/2 (.5000) M12 (.4724) 3 3.38 1.66 .44 .3670 .275
.510 .573 9/16 (.5625) M14 (.5512) 3 3.59 1.66 .50 .4290 .322
.573 .635 5/8 (.6250) M16 (.6299) 3 3.81 1.81 .56 .4800 .360
.635 .709 11/16 (.6875) M18 (.7087) 3 4.03 1.81 .63 .5420 .406
.709 .760 3/4 (.7500) 3 4.25 2.00 .69 .5900 .442
.760 .823 13/16 (.8125) M20 (.7874) 3 4.47 2.00 .69 .6520 .489
.823 .885 7/8 (.8750) M22 (.8661) 3 4.69 2.22 .75 .6970 .523
.885 .948 15/16 (.9375) M24 (.9449) 3 4.91 2.22 .75 .7600 .570
.948 1.010 1 (1.0000) M25 (.9843) 3 5.13 2.50 .81 .8000 .600
1.010 1.073 1-1/16 (1.0625) M27 (1.0630) 3 5.13 2.50 .88 .8960 .672
1.073 1.135 1-1/8 (1.1250) 3 5.44 2.56 .88 .8960 .672
1.135 1.198 1-3/16 (1.1875) M30 (1.1811) 3 5.44 2.56 1.00 1.0210 .766
1.198 1.260 1-1/4 (1.2500) 3 5.75 2.56 1.00 1.0210 .766
1.260 1.323 1-5/16 (1.3125) M33 (1.2992) 3 5.75 2.56 1.06 1.1080 .831
1.323 1.385 1-3/8 (1.3750) 3 6.06 3.00 1.06 1.1080 .831
1.358 1.448 1-7/16 (1.4375) M36 (1.4173) 3 6.06 3.00 1.13 1.2330 .925
1.448 1.510 1-1/2 (1.5000) 3 6.38 3.00 1.13 1.2330 .925
1.510 1.635 1-5/8 (1.6250) M39 (1.5354) 3 6.69 3.19 1.13 1.3050 .979
1.635 1.760 1-3/4 (1.7500) M42 (1.6535) 3 7.00 3.19 1.25 1.4300 1.072
1.760 1.885 1-7/8 (1.8750) 3 7.31 3.56 1.25 1.5190 1.139
1.885 2.010 2 (2.0000) M48 (1.8898) 3 7.63 3.56 1.38 1.6440 1.233
(Continued)

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Standard Tap Dimensions, Ground Thread
(Ref. USCTI Table 302-CONT.)
General Dimensions

Range - Inches Screw Fractional Metric Design Overall Thread Square Shank Size of
Size Diameter Diameter No. Length Length Length Diameter Square
Over To (Inc.) No. Inches Millimeters, (Inches) L l l2 d1 a
2.010 2.135 2 1/8 (2.1250) 3 8.00 3.56 1.38 1.7690 1.327
2.135 2.260 2 1/4 (2.2500) M56 (2.2047) 3 8.25 3.56 1.44 1.8940 1.420
2.260 2.385 2 3/8 (2.3750) 3 8.50 4.00 1.44 2.0190 1.514
2.385 2.510 2 1/2 (2.5000) 3 8.75 4.00 1.50 2.1000 1.575
2.510 2.635 2 5/8 (2.6250) M64 (2.5197) 3 8.75 4.00 1.50 2.2250 1.669
2.635 2.760 2 3/4 (2.7500) 3 9.25 4.00 1.56 2.3500 1.762
2.760 2.885 2 7/8 (2.8750) M72 (2.8346) 3 9.25 4.00 1.56 2.4750 1.856
2.885 3.010 3 (3.0000) 3 9.75 4.56 1.63 2.5430 1.907
3.010 3.135 3 1/8 (3.1250) 3 9.75 4.56 1.63 2.6680 2.001
3.135 3.260 3 1/4 (3.2500) M80 (3.1496) 3 10.00 4.56 1.75 2.7930 2.095
3.260 3.385 3 3/8 (3.3750) 3 10.00 4.56 1.75 2.8830 2.162
3.385 3.510 3 1/2 (3.5000) 3 10.25 4.94 2.00 3.0080 2.256
3.510 3.635 3 5/8 (3.6250) M90 (3.5433) 3 10.25 4.94 2.00 3.1330 2.350
3.635 3.760 3 3/4 (3.7500) 3 10.50 5.31 2.13 3.2170 2.413
3.760 3.885 3 7/8 (3.8750) 3 10.50 5.31 2.13 3.3420 2.506
3.885 4.010 4 (4.0000) M100 (3.9370) 3 10.75 5.31 2.25 3.4670 2.600
SPECIAL TAPS
Unless otherwise specified:
Special taps over 1.010" to 1.510" diameter inclusive, having 14 or more threads per inch or 1.75 millimeter pitch and finer,
and sizes over 1.510" diameter with 10 or more threads per inch or 2.5 millimeter pitch and finer, are made to general
dimensions shown in Table 303.
Special tap thread limits are determined by using the formulas shown in Table 331 for Unified Inch Screw Threads and Table
341 for Metric M-Profile Screw Threads.
NOTES
Tap sizes .395" and smaller have an external center on the thread end (may be removed on bottoming taps). Sizes .223" and
smaller have an external center on the shank end. Sizes .224" thru .395 have truncated partial cone centers on the shank end
l(length of cone approx. 1/4 of diameter of shank). Sizes over .395” have internal centers on both the thread and shank ends.
For standard thread limits and tolerances for Unified Inch Screw Threads see table 327 and for Metric Threads see Table 337.
For eccentricity tolerances of tap elements see Table 317.

Tolerances
Nominal Diameter
Element Range in Inches Direction Tolerance
Over To (Inc.) (Inches)
Length Overall - L .0520 1.0100 Plus or Minus .031
1.0100 4.0100 Plus or Minus .063
Length of Thread - l .0520 .2230 Plus or Minus .047
.2230 .5100 Plus or Minus .063
.5100 1.5100 Plus or Minus .094
1.5100 4.0100 Plus or Minus .125
Length of square - l2 .0520 1.0100 Plus or Minus .031
1.0100 4.0100 Plus or Minus .063
Diameter of shank - d1 .0520 .2230 Minus .0015
.2230 .6350 Minus .0015
.6350 1.0100 Minus .0020
1.0100 1.5100 Minus .0020
1.5100 2.0100 Minus .0030
2.0100 4.0100 Minus .0030
Size of square - a .0520 .5100 Minus .004
.5100 1.0100 Minus .006
1.0100 2.0100 Minus .008
2.0100 4.0100 Minus .010
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Optional Neck and Optional Shortened Thread Length
Tap Dimensions, Ground Thread
(L) B LA N K D ESIG N 1 (L) B LA N K D ESIG N 3
(l2) +.000
(l) (l1) (l) (l2 )
(d1) -.032
(a) (a)
(d1) (d1)
B LA N K D ESIG N 2
(L)
General Dimensions

Range-Inches Screw Fractional Metric Design Overall Thread Neck Square Shank Size of
Size Diameter Diameter No. Length Length Length Length Diameter Square
Over To (Inc.) No. Inches Millimeters, (Inches) L l l1 l2 d1 a
.104 .117 4 (.1120) 1 1.88 .31 .25 .19 .1410 .110
.117 .130 5 (.1250) M3 (.1181) 1 1.94 .31 .31 .19 .1410 .110
.130 .145 6 (.1380) M3.5 (.1378) 1 2.00 .38 .31 .19 .1410 .110
.145 .171 8 (.1640) M4 (.1575) 1 2.13 .38 .38 .25 .1680 .131
.171 .197 10 (.1900) M4.5 (.1772), M5 (.1969) 1 2.38 .50 .38 .25 .1940 .152
.197 .223 12 (.2160) 1 2.38 .50 .44 .28 .2200 .165
.223 .260 1/4 (.2500) M6 (.2362) 2 2.50 .63 .38 .31 .2550 .191
.260 .323 5/16 (.3125) M7 (.2756), M8 (.3150) 2 2.72 .69 .44 .38 .3180 .238
.323 .395 3/8 (.3750) M10 (.3937) 2 2.94 .75 .50 .44 .3810 .286
.395 .448 7/16 (.4375) 3 3.16 .88 - .41 .3230 .242
.448 .510 1/2 (.5000) M12 (.4724) 3 3.38 .94 - .44 .3670 .275
.510 .573 9/16 (.5625) M14 (.5512) 3 3.59 1.00 - .50 .4290 .322
.573 .635 5/8 (.6250) M16 (.6299) 3 3.81 1.09 - .56 .4800 .360
.635 .709 11/16 (.6875) M18 (.7087) 3 4.03 1.09 - .63 .5420 .406
.709 .760 3/4 (.7500) 3 4.25 1.22 - .69 .5900 .442
.760 .823 13/16 (.8125) M20 (.7874) 3 4.47 1.22 - .69 .6520 .489
.823 .885 7/8 (.8750) M22 (.8661) 3 4.69 1.34 - .75 .6970 .523
.885 .948 15/16 (.9375) M24 (.9449) 3 4.91 1.34 - .75 .7600 .570
.948 1.010 1 (1.0000) M25 (.9843) 3 5.13 1.50 - .81 .8000 .600
NOTES
1.) Thread Length "l" is based on a length of 12 pitches of the UNC thread series.
2.) Thread Length "l" is a minimum value and has no tolerance.
3.) When Thread Length "l" is added to Neck Length "l1" the total shall be no less than the minimum Table 302
Thread Length "l".
4.) Unless otherwise specified, all tolerances are in accordance with Table 302.
5.) For eccentricity tolerances, see Table 317.

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Special Fine Pitch Taps, Short Series, Ground Thread
(L)
(l) (l2 )
(a)
(d1 )
Unless otherwise specified, special taps 1.010" to 1.510" diameter inclusive, having 14 or more threads per inch
or 1.75 millimeter pitch and finer, and sizes over 1.510" diameter with 10 or more threads per inch, or 2.5
millimeter pitch and finer, will be made to the general dimensions shown below:
General Dimensions
Nominal Diameter Nominal Nominal Tap Dimensions - Inches
Range - Inches Fractional Metric Overall Thread Square Shank Size of
Diameter Diameter Length Length Length Diameter Square
Over To (Incl.) Inches Millimeters L l l2 d1 a
1.010 1.073 1 1/16 M27 4.00 1.50 .88 .8960 .672
1.073 1.135 1 1/8 4.00 1.50 .88 .8960 .672
1.135 1.198 1 3/16 M30 4.00 1.50 1.00 1.0210 .766
1.198 1.260 1 1/4 4.00 1.50 1.00 1.0210 .766

1.260 1.323 1 5/16 M33 4.00 1.50 1.00 1.1080 .831
1.323 1.385 1 3/8 4.00 1.50 1.00 1.1080 .831
1.385 1.448 1 7/16 M36 4.00 1.50 1.00 1.2330 .925

1.448 1.510 1 1/2 4.00 1.50 1.00 1.2330 .925
1.510 1.635 1 5/8 M39 5.00 2.00 1.13 1.3050 .979
1.635 1.760 1 3/4 M42 5.00 2.00 1.25 1.4300 1.072

1.760 1.885 1 7/8 5.00 2.00 1.25 1.5190 1.139
1.885 2.010 2 M48 5.00 2.00 1.38 1.6440 1.233
2.010 2.135 2 1/8 5.25 2.00 1.38 1.7690 1.327

2.135 2.260 2 1/4 M56 5.25 2.00 1.44 1.8940 1.420
2.260 2.385 2 3/8 5.25 2.00 1.44 2.0190 1.514
2.385 2.510 2 1/2 5.25 2.00 1.50 2.1000 1.575

2.510 2.635 2 5/8 M64 5.50 2.00 1.50 2.1000 1.575
2.635 2.760 2 3/4 5.50 2.00 1.50 2.1000 1.575
2.760 2.885 2 7/8 M72 5.50 2.00 1.50 2.1000 1.575

2.885 3.010 3 5.50 2.00 1.50 2.1000 1.575
3.010 3.135 3 1/8 5.75 2.00 1.50 2.1000 1.575
3.135 3.260 3 1/4 M80 5.75 2.00 1.50 2.1000 1.575

3.260 3.385 3 3/8 5.75 2.00 1.50 2.1000 1.575
3.385 3.510 3 1/2 5.75 2.00 1.50 2.1000 1.575
3.510 3.635 3 5/8 M90 6.00 2.00 1.75 2.1000 1.575

3.635 3.760 3 3/8 6.00 2.00 1.75 2.1000 1.575
3.760 3.885 3 7/8 6.00 2.00 1.75 2.1000 1.575
3.885 4.010 4 M100 6.00 2.00 1.75 2.1000 1.575

Notes
For tolerances see Table 302.
For standard thread limits and tolerances for Unified Inch Screw Threads see Tables 327A.
For standard thread limits and tolerances for Metric Threads see Tables 337 and 341.
For eccentricity tolerances of tap elements see Table 317.

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Special Extension Taps, Ground Thread
(Ref. USCTI Table 303-A)
(L)
(l )
(l) 4
(l2)
(d1+ .031) (d1)

-
Unless otherwise specified, special extension taps will be furnished with dimensions and tolerances as shown for
Machine Screw and Fractional taps in Tables 302 and 303, and for Pipe taps in Table 311.
Exceptions:
(1) Types of centers are optional with manufacturer.
(2) Tolerances on shank diameter d1 for l4 length as shown in the following table.
(3) Shank eccentricity tolerance in Table 317 applies only to the l4 length shown in the following table.
(4) Length of Close Tolerance Shank, (L4) is minimum.
Nominal Tap Size Shank Nominal Tap Size Shank

Fractional Machine Pipe Length Fractional Pipe Length
Screw l4 l4
0-3 .88 1 1/2 3.00
4 1.00 1 5/8 3 3.13
5-6 1.13 1 3/4 3.13
8 1.25 1 7/8 3.25

10 - 12 1/16-1/8-1/4 1.38 2 3.25
1/4 14 1.50 2 1/8 3.38
5/16 1.56 2 1/4 3.38

3/8 1.63 2 3/8 3.50
7/16 3/8-1/2 1.69 2 1/2 3.50
1/2 1.69 2 5/8 3 1/2 3.63

9/16 3/4 1.88 2 3/4 3.63
5/8 1 2.00 2 7/8 3.75
11/16 2.13 3 3.75

3/4 1 1/4 2.25 3 1/8 3.88
13/16 1 1/2 2.38 3 1/4 3.88
7/8 2.50 3 3/8 4 4.00

15/16 2.63 3 1/2 4.00
1 2.63 3 5/8 4.13
1 1/8 2 2.75 3 3/4 4.13

1 1/4 2 1/2 2.88 3 7/8 4.25
1 3/8 3.00 4 4.25
Tolerances
For Shank Diameter, d1 for l4 length
Size Range Direction Tolerance

Fractional Machine Pipe
Screw
1/4 to 5/8 incl. 0 to 14 incl. 1/16 to 1/8 incl. Minus .003
11/16 to 1” 1/2 incl. 1/4 to 1" incl. Minus .004
1 5/8 to 4" incl. 1 1/4 to 4" incl. Minus .006
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Pulley Tap Dimensions, Ground Thread
(L)
(l 4)
(l) (l1 )
(l 2) (a)
(d1+.031) (d1)
)
General Dimensions
Nominal Tap Dimensions - Inches
Fractional Overall Thread Neck Square Length of Shank Shank Size of
Diameter Length Length Length Length Close Tol. Section Diameter Square
Inches L l l1 l2 l4 d1 a
1/4 (.2500) 6,8 1.00 .38 .31 1.50 .2550 .191
5/16 (.3125) 6,8 1.13 .38 .38 1.56 .3180 .238

3/8 (.3750) 6,8,10 1.25 .38 .44 1.63 .3810 .286
7/16 (.4375) 6,8 1.44 .44 .50 1.69 .4440 .333
1/2 (.5000) 6,8,10,12 1.66 .50 .56 1.69 .5070 .380

5/8 (.6250) 6,8,10,12 1.81 .63 .69 2.00 .6330 .475
3/4 (.7500) 10,12 2.00 .75 .75 2.25 .7590 .569
Tolerances
Element Size Range Direction Tolerance
Overall Length - L 1/4 to 3/4 inc. Plus or Minus .063
Thread Length - l 1/4 to 3/4 inc. Plus or Minus .063

Neck Length - l1 1/4 to 3/4 inc. See Note - 1 See Note - 1
Square Length - l2 1/4 to 3/4 inc. Plus or Minus .031
Length of Shank (close tol.) - l4 1/4 to 3/4 inc. See Note - 2 See Note - 2
Shank Diameter - d1 1/4 to 3/4 inc. Minus .0050
Size of Square - a 1/4 to 1/2 inc. Minus .004

5/8 to 3/4 inc. Minus .006
NOTES
1) l1, (Neck Length); neck and its length is optional with manufacturer.
2) l4, (Length of Close Tolerance Shank) is minimum length which is held to eccentricity tolerances per Table 317.
GENERAL NOTES
a) These taps have an internal center in the thread end.
b) These taps are made to the H3 limits shown in Table 327.
c) For eccentricity tolerances of taps elements see Table 317.
d) d1, (Shank Diameter) is approximately the same as the maximum major diameter for that size.
e) a, (Size of Square) is equal to .75 X d1 to the nearest .001 inch.

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Machine Screw and Fractional Size Taps For
Helical Coil Wire Screw Thread Inserts (STI)
(L) (L) (L)
(l) (l 2 ) (l) ( l 2) (l) (l 2 )

(a)
(d1) (d1 ) (d1)

These taps are oversize to the extent that the internal thread which they produce will accommodate a helical coil
screw thread insert, which at final assembly will accept a screw thread of the normal size and pitch.
Nominal Threads Blank Tap Dimensions----Inches Table

Size Per Inch Design Overall Thread Square Shank Size of 302 Blank
(STI) No. Length Length Length Diameter Square Equivalent
NC NF L l l2 d1 a (Ref.)
1 64 1 1.81 .50 .19 .1410 .110 No. 3
2 56 1 1.88 .56 .19 .1410 .110 No. 4
64 1 1.88 .56 .19 .1410 .110 No. 4
3 48 1 1.94 .63 .19 .1410 .110 No. 5
56 1 1.94 .63 .19 .1410 .110 No. 5
4 40 1 2.00 .69 .19 .1410 .110 No. 6
48 1 2.00 .69 .19 .1410 .110 No. 6
5 40 1 2.13 .75 .25 .1680 .131 No. 8
6 32 1 2.38 .88 .25 .1940 .152 No. 10
40 1 2.13 .75 .25 .1680 .131 No. 8
8 32 1 2.38 .94 .28 .2200 .165 No. 12
36 1 2.38 .94 .28 .2200 .165 No. 12
10 24 2 2.50 1.00 .31 .2550 .191 1/4
32 2 2.50 1.00 .31 .2550 .191 1/4
12 24 2 2.72 1.13 .38 .3180 .238 5/16
1/4 20 2 2.72 1.13 .38 .3180 .238 5/16
28 2 2.72 1.13 .38 .3180 .238 5/16
5/16 18 2 2.94 1.25 .44 .3810 .286 3/8
24 2 2.94 1.25 .44 .3810 .286 3/8
(continued)

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Machine Screw and Fractional Size Taps For
(Ref. USCTI Table 322 Cont.)
(L) (L) (L)

(l) (l 2 ) (l) (l 2) (l) (l 2 )
(a)
(d1) (d1 ) (d1)

These taps are oversize to the extent that the internal thread they produce, will accommodate a helical coil
Nominal Threads Blank Tap Dimensions----Inches Table

Size Per Inch Design Overall Thread Square Shank Size of 302 Blank
(STI) No. Length Length Length Diameter Square Equivalent
NC NF L l l2 d1 a (Ref.)
3/8 16 3 3.38 1.66 .44 .3670 .275 1/2
24 3 3.16 1.44 .41 .3230 .242 7/16
7/16 14 3 3.59 1.66 .50 .4290 .322 9/16
20 3 3.38 1.66 .44 .3670 .275 1/2
1/2 13 3 3.81 1.81 .56 .4800 .360 5/8
20 3 3.59 1.66 .50 .4290 .322 9/16
9/16 12 3 4.03 1.81 .63 .5420 .406 11/16
18 3 3.81 1.81 .56 .4800 .360 5/8
5/8 11 3 4.25 2.00 .69 .5900 .442 3/4
18 3 4.03 1.81 .63 .5420 .406 11/16
3/4 10 3 4.69 2.22 .75 .6970 .523 7/8
16 3 4.47 2.00 .69 .6520 .489 13/16
7/8 9 3 5.13 2.50 .81 .8000 .600 1"
14 3 5.13 2.50 .81 .8000 .600 1"
1" 8 3 5.75 2.56 1.00 1.0210 .766 1-1/4
12 3 5.44 2.56 .88 .8960 .672 1-1/8
14 NS 3 5.44 2.56 .88 .8960 .672 1-1/8
1-1/8 7 3 6.06 3.00 1.06 1.1080 .831 1-3/8
12 3 5.75 2.56 1.00 1.0210 .766 1-1/4
1-1/4 7 3 6.38 3.00 1.13 1.2330 .925 1-1/2
12 3 6.06 3.00 1.06 1.1080 .831 1-3/8
1-3/8 6 3 6.69 3.19 1.13 1.3050 .979 1-5/8
12 3 6.38 3.00 1.13 1.2330 .925 1-1/2
1-1/2 6 3 7.00 3.19 1.25 1.4300 1.072 1-3/4
12 3 6.69 3.19 1.13 1.3050 .979 1-5/8
(continued)

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Metric Size Taps For
(L) (L) (L)

(l) (l 2 ) (l) (l 2) (l) (l 2 )
(a)
(d1) (d1 ) (d1)

These taps are oversize to the extent that the internal thread they produce will accommodate a helical coil
Nominal Thread Blank Tap Dimensions----Inches Table

Size Pitch Design Overall Thread Square Shank Size of 302 Blank
(STI) (mm) No. Length Length Length Diameter Square Equivalent
L l l2 d1 a (Ref.)
M2.2 0.45 1 1.88 .56 .19 .1410 .110 No. 4
M2.5 0.45 1 1.94 .63 .19 .1410 .110 No. 5
M3 0.5 1 2.00 .69 .19 .1410 .110 No. 6
M3.5 0.6 1 2.13 .75 .25 .1680 .131 No. 8
M4 0.7 1 2.38 .88 .25 .1940 .152 No. 10
M5 0.8 2 2.50 1.00 .31 .2550 .191 1/4
M6 1 2 2.72 1.13 .38 .3180 .238 5/16
M7 1 2 2.94 1.25 .44 .3810 .286 3/8
M8 1.25 2 2.94 1.25 .44 .3810 .286 3/8
1 2 2.94 1.25 .44 .3810 .286 3/8
M10 1.5 3 3.38 1.66 .44 .3670 .275 1/2
1.25 3 3.38 1.66 .44 .3670 .275 1/2
1 3 3.16 1.44 .41 .3230 .242 7/16
M12 1.75 3 3.59 1.66 .50 .4290 .322 9/16
1.5 3 3.59 1.66 .50 .4290 .322 9/16
1.25 3 3.59 1.66 .50 .4290 .322 9/16
M14 2 3 4.03 1.81 .63 .5420 .406 11/16
1.5 3 3.81 1.81 .56 .4800 .360 5/8
M16 2 3 4.25 2.00 .69 .5900 .442 3/4
1.5 3 4.03 1.81 .63 .5420 .406 11/16
M18 2.5 3 4.69 2.22 .75 .6970 .523 7/8
2 3 4.47 2.00 .69 .6520 .489 13/16
1.5 3 4.47 2.00 .69 .6520 .489 13/16
M20 2.5 3 4.91 2.22 .75 .7600 .570 15/16
2 3 4.91 2.22 .75 .7600 .570 15/16
1.5 3 4.69 2.22 .75 .6970 .523 7/8
(continued)

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Metric Size Taps For
(Ref. USCTI Table 322A Cont.)
These taps are oversize to the extent that the internal thread which they produce will accommodate a helical
coil screw thread insert, which at final assembly will accept a screw thread of the normal size and pitch.
Nominal Thread Blank Tap Dimensions----Inches Table
Size Pitch Design Overall Thread Square Shank Size of 302 Blank
(STI) (mm) No. Length Length Length Diameter Square Equivalent
L l l2 d1 a (Ref.)
M22 2.5 3 5.13 2.50 .81 .8000 .600 1"
2 3 5.13 2.50 .81 .8000 .600 1"
1.5 3 4.91 2.22 .75 .7600 .570 15/16
M24 3 3 5.44 2.56 .88 .8960 .672 1-1/8
2 3 5.13 2.50 .88 .8960 .672 1-1/16
M27 3 3 5.75 2.56 1.00 1.0210 .766 1-1/4
2 3 5.44 2.56 .88 .8960 .672 1-1/8
M30 3.5 3 6.06 3.00 1.06 1.1080 .831 1-3/8
2 3 5.75 2.56 1.00 1.0210 .766 1-1/4
M33 3.5 3 6.38 3.00 1.13 1.2330 .925 1-1/2
2 3 6.06 3.00 1.06 1.1080 .831 1-3/8
M36 4 3 6.69 3.19 1.13 1.3050 .979 1-5/8
3 3 6.69 3.19 1.13 1.3050 .979 1-5/8
2 3 6.69 3.19 1.13 1.3050 .979 1-5/8
M39 4 3 7.00 3.19 1.25 1.4300 1.072 1-3/4
3 3 7.00 3.19 1.25 1.4300 1.072 1-3/4
2 3 7.00 3.19 1.25 1.4300 1.072 1-3/4
Tolerances
Nominal (STI)
Element Size Range Direction Tolerance
From To (Inc.) (Inches)
Length Overall - L M2.2 M22 Plus or Minus .031
M24 M39 Plus or Minus .063
Length of Thread - l M22 M4 Plus or Minus .047
Length of square - l2 M2.2 M22 Plus or Minus .031
Diameter of shank - d1 M2.2 M12 Minus .0015
- M14X1.5 Minus .0015
- M14X2.0 Minus .0020
M16 M33 Minus .0020
M36 M39 Minus .0030
Size of square - a M2.2 M10 Minus .004
M12 M22 Minus .006
M24 M39 Minus .008
NOTES
For Optional necks, refer to Table 302A using dimensions for equivalent blank sizes.
Ground thread taps, STI sizes M8 and smaller, have external center on thread end. (May be removed on Bottoming Taps).
Ground thread taps, STI sizes No. M5 thru M8, will have an external partial cone center on the shank end, with
the length of the cone center approximately 1/4 of the diameter of shank.
Ground thread taps, STI sizes larger that M8, will have internal centers in both the thread and shank ends.
For standard thread limits and tolerances, see Table 323A.
For eccentricity tolerances of tap elements, refer to Table 317 using dimensions for equivalent blank sizes.
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Tap Thread Limits
These taps are oversize to the extent that the internal thread which they produce will accommodate a
helical coil screw thread insert, which at final assembly will accept a screw thread of the normal size and pitch.
Machine Fractional Threads Tap Major Recommended Tap Pitch Diameter Limits
Screw Size Per Inch Diameter 2B 3B
Size
(STI) (STI) NC NF Min. Max. H Limit Min. Max. H Limit Min. Max.
1 64 .0948 .0958 H2 .0837 .0842 H1 .0832 .0837
2 56 .1107 .1117 H2 .0981 .0986 H1 .0976 .0981
64 .1078 .1088 H2 .0967 .0972 H1 .0962 .0967
3 48 .1279 .1289 H2 .1131 .1136 H1 .1126 .1131
56 .1237 .1247 H2 .1111 .1116 H1 .1106 .1111
4 40 .1463 .1473 H2 .1288 .1293 H1 .1283 .1288
48 .1409 .1419 H2 .1261 .1266 H1 .1256 .1261
5 40 .1593 .1603 H2 .1418 .1423 H1 .1413 .1418
6 32 .1807 .1817 H3 .1593 .1598 H2 .1588 .1593
40 .1723 .1733 H2 .1548 .1553 H1 .1543 .1548
8 32 .2067 .2077 H3 .1853 .1858 H2 .1848 .1853
36 .2022 .2032 H2 .1826 .1831 H1 .1821 .1826
10 24 .2465 .2475 H3 .2180 .2185 H2 .2175 .2180
32 .2327 .2337 H3 .2113 .2118 H2 .2108 .2113
12 24 .2725 .2735 H3 .2440 .2445 H2 .2435 .2440
1/4 20 .3177 .3187 H3 .2835 .2840 H2 .2830 .2835
28 .2985 .2995 H3 .2742 .2747 H2 .2737 .2742
5/16 18 .3874 .3884 H4 .3501 .3506 H3 .3496 .3501
24 .3690 .3700 H3 .3405 .3410 H2 .3400 .3405
3/8 16 .4592 .4602 H4 .4171 .4176 H3 .4166 .4171
24 .4315 .4325 H3 .4030 .4035 H2 .4025 .4030
(Continued on following page)

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Tap Thread Limits
(Ref. USCTI Table 323 Cont.)
These taps are oversize to the extent that the internal thread they produce will accommodate a
helical coil screw thread insert, which at final assembly will accept a screw thread of the normal
size and pitch.
Fractional Threads Tap Major Recommended Tap Pitch Diameter Limits

Size Per Inch Diameter 2B 3B
(STI) NC NF Min. Max. H Limit Min. Max. H Limit Min. Max.
7/16 14 .5333 .5343 H4 .4854 .4859 H3 .4849 .4854
20 .5052 .5062 H4 .4715 .4720 H3 .4710 .4715
1/2 13 .6032 .6042 H4 .5514 .5519 H3 .5509 .5514
20 .5677 .5687 H4 .5340 .5345 H3 .5335 .5340
9/16 12 .6741 .6751 H4 .6182 .6187 H3 .6177 .6182
18 .6374 .6384 H4 .6001 .6006 H3 .5996 .6001
5/8 11 .7467 .7477 H4 .6856 .6861 H3 .6851 .6856
18 .6999 .7009 H4 .6626 .6631 H3 .6621 .6626
3/4 10 .8835 .8850 H5 .8169 .8174 H3 .8159 .8164
16 .8342 .8352 H4 .7921 .7926 H3 .7916 .7921
7/8 9 1.0232 1.0247 H5 .9491 .9496 H3 .9481 .9486
14 .9708 .9718 H4 .9234 .9239 H3 .9224 .9229
1" 8 1.1666 1.1681 H6 1.0832 1.0842 H4 1.0822 1.0832
12 1.1116 1.1126 H6 1.0562 1.0572 H4 1.0552 1.0562
14 NS 1.0958 1.0968 H6 1.0484 1.0494 H4 1.0474 1.0484
1-1/8 7 1.3151 1.3171 H6 1.2198 1.2208 H4 1.2188 1.2198
12 1.2366 1.2376 H6 1.1812 1.1822 H4 1.1802 1.1812
1-1/4 7 1.4401 1.4421 H6 1.3448 1.3458 H4 1.3438 1.3448
12 1.3616 1.3626 H6 1.3062 1.3072 H4 1.3052 1.3062
1-3/8 6 1.5962 1.5982 H8 1.4862 1.4872 H6 1.4852 1.4862
12 1.4866 1.4876 H6 1.4312 1.4322 H4 1.4302 1.4312
1-1/2 6 1.7212 1.7232 H8 1.6112 1.6122 H6 1.6102 1.6112
12 1.6116 1.6126 H6 1.5562 1.5572 H4 1.5552 1.5562
NOTES
STI basic thread dimensions are determined by adding twice the single thread height
(2 X .64952 X P) to the basic dimensions of the nominal thread size.
Formulas for Major and Pitch Diameters can be found in MIL-T-21309E.
 USCTI 2000. All rights reserved

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Tap Thread Limits (in mm)
These taps are oversize to the extent that the internal thread which they produce will accommodate a helical coil
Metric Tap Major Recommended Tap Pitch Diameter Limits (mm)

Size Pitch Diameter (mm) Tolerance Class 4H Tolerance Class 5H and 6H
(STI) mm Min. Max. H Limit Max. Min. H Limit Max. Min.
M2.5 0.45 3.147 3.122 1 2.807 2.794 2 2.819 2.807
M3 0.5 3.716 3.691 1 3.338 3.325 2 3.350 3.338
M3.5 0.6 4.354 4.328 1 3.904 3.891 2 3.917 3.904
M4 0.7 5.006 4.966 2 4.481 4.468 3 4.493 4.481
M5 0.8 6.142 6.104 2 5.547 5.535 3 5.555 5.547
M6 1 7.422 7.381 2 6.678 6.665 3 6.690 6.678
M7 1 8.423 8.382 2 7.676 7.663 3 7.689 7.676
M8 1 9.423 9.383 2 8.677 8.664 3 8.689 8.677
1.25 9.787 9.723 2 8.839 8.827 3 8.852 8.839
M10 1 11.422 11.382 2 10.676 10.663 3 10.688 10.676
1.25 11.788 11.725 2 10.838 10.825 3 10.851 10.838
1.5 12.131 12.068 3 11.013 11.001 4 11.026 11.013
M12 1.25 13.787 13.724 3 12.850 12.837 4 12.863 12.850
1.5 14.133 14.069 3 13.012 13.000 4 13.025 13.012
1.75 14.478 14.415 3 13.175 13.162 4 13.188 13.175
M14 1.5 16.132 16.068 3 15.014 15.001 4 15.027 15.014
2 16.822 16.759 3 15.339 15.326 5 15.364 15.352
M16 1.5 18.133 18.070 3 17.013 17.000 4 17.026 17.013
2 18.821 18.758 3 17.338 17.325 5 17.363 17.351
M18 1.5 20.132 20.069 3 19.012 18.999 4 19.025 19.012
2 20.823 20.759 3 19.337 19.324 5 19.362 19.350
2.5 21.514 21.450 3 19.662 19.649 5 19.688 19.675
M20 1.5 22.131 22.068 3 21.013 21.001 4 21.026 21.013
2 22.822 22.758 3 21.339 21.326 5 21.364 21.351
2.5 23.513 23.449 3 21.664 21.651 5 21.689 21.676
M22 1.5 24.130 24.067 3 23.012 23.000 4 23.025 23.012
2 24.823 24.760 3 23.338 23.325 5 23.363 23.350
2.5 25.512 25.448 3 23.663 23.650 5 23.688 23.675
M24 2 26.820 26.756 4 25.352 25.326 6 25.377 25.352
3 28.237 28.138 4 25.999 25.974 6 26.025 25.999
M27 2 29.822 29.759 4 28.351 28.326 6 28.377 28.351
3 31.237 31.138 4 28.999 28.974 6 29.025 28.999
M30 2 32.822 32.758 4 31.351 31.326 6 31.377 31.351
3.5 34.925 34.826 4 32.324 32.299 6 32.349 32.324
M33 2 35.822 35.758 4 34.354 34.328 6 34.379 34.354
3.5 37.925 37.826 4 35.324 35.298 6 35.349 35.324
M36 2 38.821 38.758 4 37.353 37.328 6 37.379 37.353
3 40.236 40.137 6 38.026 38.001 8 38.052 38.026
4 41.615 41.516 6 38.674 38.649 8 38.699 38.674
M39 2 41.821 41.758 4 40.353 40.328 6 40.378 40.353
3 43.236 43.137 6 41.026 41.001 8 41.051 41.026
4 44.615 44.516 6 41.674 41.648 8 41.699 41.674
NOTES
STI basic thread dimensions are determined by adding twice the single thread height (2 X .64952 X P) to the basic dimensions
of the nominal thread size.

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Tap Thread Limits (in inches)
These taps are oversize to the extent that the internal thread which they produce will accommodate a helical
coil screw thread insert, which at final assembly will accept a screw thread of the normal size and pitch.
Metric Tap Major Recommended Tap Pitch Diameter Limits (inch)
Pitch Diameter (inch)
Size Tolerance Class 4H Tolerance Class 5H and 6H
mm
(STI) Min. Max. H Limit Max. Min. H Limit Max. Min.
M2.5 0.45 .1239 .1229 1 .1105 .1100 2 .1110 .1105
M3 0.5 .1463 .1453 1 .1314 .1309 2 .1319 .1314
M3.5 0.6 .1714 .1704 1 .1537 .1532 2 .1542 .1537
M4 0.7 .1971 .1955 2 .1764 .1759 3 .1769 .1764
M5 0.8 .2418 .2403 2 .2184 .2179 3 .2187 .2184
M6 1 .2922 .2906 2 .2629 .2624 3 .2634 .2629
M7 1 .3316 .3300 2 .3022 .3017 3 .3027 .3022
M8 1 .3710 .3694 2 .3416 .3411 3 .3421 .3416
1.25 .3853 .3828 2 .3480 .3475 3 .3485 .3480
M10 1 .4497 .4481 2 .4203 .4198 3 .4208 .4203
1.25 .4641 .4616 2 .4267 .4262 3 .4272 .4267
1.5 .4776 .4751 3 .4336 .4331 4 .4341 .4336
M12 1.25 .5428 .5403 3 .5059 .5054 4 .5064 .5059
1.5 .5564 .5539 3 .5123 .5118 4 .5128 .5123
1.75 .5700 .5675 3 .5187 .5182 4 .5192 .5187
M14 1.5 .6351 .6326 3 .5911 .5906 4 .5916 .5911
2 .6623 .6598 3 .6039 .6034 5 .6049 .6044
M16 1.5 .7139 .7114 3 .6698 .6693 4 .6703 .6698
2 .7410 .7385 3 .6826 .6821 5 .6836 .6831
M18 1.5 .7926 .7901 3 .7485 .7480 4 .7490 .7485
2 .8198 .8173 3 .7613 .7608 5 .7623 .7618
2.5 .8470 .8445 3 .7741 .7736 5 .7751 .7746
M20 1.5 .8713 .8688 3 .8273 .8268 4 .8278 .8273
2 .8985 .8960 3 .8401 .8396 5 .8411 .8406
2.5 .9257 .9232 3 .8529 .8524 5 .8539 .8534
M22 1.5 .9500 .9475 3 .9060 .9055 4 .9065 .9060
2 .9773 .9748 3 .9188 .9183 5 .9198 .9193
2.5 1.0044 1.0019 3 .9316 .9311 5 .9326 .9321
M24 2 1.0559 1.0534 4 .9981 .9971 6 .9991 .9981
3 1.1117 1.1078 4 1.0236 1.0226 6 1.0246 1.0236
M27 2 1.1741 1.1716 4 1.1162 1.1152 6 1.1172 1.1162
3 1.2298 1.2259 4 1.1417 1.1407 6 1.1427 1.1417
M30 2 1.2922 1.2897 4 1.2343 1.2333 6 1.2353 1.2343
3.5 1.3750 1.3711 4 1.2726 1.2716 6 1.2736 1.2726
M33 2 1.4103 1.4078 4 1.3525 1.3515 6 1.3535 1.3525
3.5 1.4931 1.4892 4 1.3907 1.3897 6 1.3917 1.3907
M36 2 1.5284 1.5259 4 1.4706 1.4696 6 1.4716 1.4706
3 1.5841 1.5802 6 1.4971 1.4961 8 1.4981 1.4971
4 1.6384 1.6345 6 1.5226 1.5216 8 1.5236 1.5226
M39 2 1.6465 1.6440 4 1.5887 1.5877 6 1.5897 1.5887
3 1.7022 1.6983 6 1.6152 1.6142 8 1.6162 1.6152
4 1.7565 1.7526 6 1.6407 1.6397 8 1.6417 1.6407
NOTES
STI basic thread dimensions are determined by adding twice the single thread height (2 X .64952 X P) to the
basic dimensions of the nominal thread size.

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Eccentricity Tolerances of Tap Elements
When Tested on Dead Centers
Applicable to Tables 302,303,303A,and 311

Range Ground Thread
Element Inch & Eccen-
Pipe Metric t.i.v.*
Mach. Screw tricity
#0 - 1/2" 1/16 - 1/8" M1.6 - M12 .0030 .0060
Square (at central point)
Over 1/2" 1/4 - 4" Over M12 .0040 .0080
thru 4" Thru M100
#0 - 5/16" 1/16" M1.6 - M8 .0005 .0010
Shank
Over 5/16" 1/8 - 4" Over M8 .0008 .0016
thru 4" thru M100
#0 - 5/16" 1/16" M1.6 - M8 .0005 .0010
Major Diameter
Over 5/16" 1/8 - 4" Over M8 .0008 .0016
thru 4" thru M100
#0 - 1/2" 1/16" M1.6 - M8 .0005 .0010
Pitch Diameter
(at first full thread) Over 1/2" 1/8 - 4" Over M8 .0008 .0016
thru 4" thru M100
#0 - 1/2" 1/16 - 1/8" M1.6 - M12 .0010 .0020
Chamfer**
Over 1/2" 1/4 - 4" Over M12 .0015 .0030
thru 4" Thru M100
* t.i.v. = Total indicator variation. Figures are given for both eccentricity and total indicator
variation to avoid misunderstanding.
** Chamfer should preferably be inspected by light projection to avoid errors due to

indicator contact points dropping into the thread grooves.
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Standard Pipe Tap Dimensions
Straight and Taper, Ground Thread
(L) (L) (L)
(l) (l2) (l1) (l2) (l) (l2)
(l)
(a)
(d1) (d1) (d1)
General Dimensions
Dimensions - Inches
Nominal Length Length Length Dia. Size Length
Size Overall of of of of Optional
Inches Thread Square Shank Square Neck
L l l2 d1 a l1
1/16 2.13 .69 .38 .3125 .234 .375
1/8 2.13 .75 .38 .3125 .234 ...
1/8 2.13 .75 .38 .4375 .328 .375
1/4 2.44 1.06 .44 .5625 .421 .375

3/8 2.56 1.06 .50 .7000 .531 .375
1/2 3.13 1.38 .63 .6875 .515 ...
3/4 3.25 1.38 .69 .9063 .679 ...

1" 3.75 1.75 .81 1.1250 .843 ...
1-1/4 4.00 1.75 .94 1.3125 .984 ...
1-1/2 4.25 1.75 1.00 1.5000 1.125 ...

2" 4.25 1.75 1.13 1.8750 1.406 ...
2-1/2 5.50 2.56 1.25 2.2500 1.687 ...
3" 6.00 2.63 1.38 2.6250 1.968 ...

3-1/2 6.50 2.69 1.50 2.8125 2.108 ...
4" 6.75 2.75 1.56 3.0000 2.250 ...
Tolerances
Element Range Direction Tolerance
Length Overall – L 1/16 to 3/4 inc. Plus or Minus .031
1" to 4" inc. Plus or Minus .063
Length of Thread – l 1/16 to 3/4 inc. Plus or Minus .063

1" to 1-1/4 inc. Plus or Minus .094
1-1/2 to 4" Plus or Minus .125
Length of Square - l2 1/16 to 3/4 inc. Plus or Minus .031

1" to 4" inc. Plus or Minus .063
Diameter of Shank - 1/16 to 1/8 Minus .0015

1/4 to 1" inc. Minus .0020
1-1/4 to 4" inc. Minus .0030
Size of Square – a 1/16 to 1/8 Minus .004

1/4 to 3/4 inc. Minus .006
1" to 4" inc. Minus .008
Note
For thread limits and tolerances see Tables 335,335A and 338.
For eccentricity tolerances of taps see Table 317.

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Straight Pipe Taps - NPS, Thread Limits, Ground Thread
American National Standard Straight Pipe Thread Form (NPSC)(NPSM)
Major Diameter Pitch Diameter

Nominal Threads
Plug at Plug at
Size per Minimum Maximum Minimum
Gaging Gaging Maximum
Inches Inch G H K
Notch Notch
1/8 27 .3983 .4022 .4032 .3736 .3746 .3751
1/4 18 .5286 .5347 .5357 .4916 .4933 .4938
3/8 18 .6640 .6701 .6711 .6270 .6287 .6292
1/2 14 .8260 .8347 .8357 .7784 .7806 .7811
3/4 14 1.0364 1.0447 1.0457 .9889 .9906 .9916
1 11 1/2 1.2966 1.3206 1.3077 1.2386 1.2402 1.2412
1 1/4 11 1/2 1.6413 1.6507 1.6522 1.5834 1.5847 1.5862
1 1/2 11 1/2 1.8803 1.8897 1.8912 1.8223 1.8237 1.8252
2 11 1/2 2.3542 2.3639 2.3654 2.2963 2.2979 2.2994
2 1/2 8 2.8454 2.8604 2.8619 2.7622 2.764 2.7660
3 8 3.4718 3.4868 3.4883 3.3885 3.3904 3.3924
3 1/2 8 3.9721 3.9872 3.9887 3.8888 3.8908 3.8928
4 8 4.4704 4.4855 4.4870 4.3871 4.3891 4.3911
Angle Tolerance
Lead Tolerance
Threads per inch Deviation in Half Angle
A maximum lead deviation of plus or minus .0005" within
8 25' Plus or Minus any two threads not farther apart than 1" is permitted.
11 1/2 to 27 incl. 30' Plus or Minus
Formulae for NPS Ground Thread Taps
The maximum Pitch Diameter of a tap is based upon an allowance deducted from the maximum product pitch diameter of NPSC
or NPSM, whichever is smaller. The minimum Pitch Diameter of a tap is derived by subtracting the ground thread pitch diameter
tolerance for actual equivalent size as shown in Table 331, Column D.
Nominal Major Diameter Minor Diameter Formulae Values

Size Minimum Maximum Threads
Inches Maximum A B M
G H per Inch
1/8 H - .0010 K + A - .0010 M-B 27 .0296 .0257
Actual
1/4 to 3/4 incl. H - .0010 K + A - .0020 M-B 18 .0444 .0401
measured
1 to 4 Incl H - .0015 K + A - .0021 M-B 14 .0571 .0525
Pitch
11 1/2 .0696 .0647 Diameter
8 .1000 .0946
Note: Taps made to the specifications in Table 335 are marked NPS, and may be used for NPSC and NPSM

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Straight Pipe Taps - NPSF, Thread Limits, Ground Thread
(Ref. USCTI Table 335-A)
Dryseal American National Standard Straight Pipe Thread Form (NPSF)

Plug at Minor*
Gaging Diam.
Nominal Threads Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Notch Flat
Size per G H K L
E Max.
Inches inch
1/16 27 .3008 .3018 .2812 .2772 .2777 .004
1/8 27 .3932 .3942 .3736 .3696 .3701 .004
1/4 18 .5239 .5249 .4916 .4859 .4864 .005
3/8 18 .6593 .6603 .6270 .6213 .6218 .005

1/2 14 .8230 .8240 .7784 .7712 .7717 .005
3/4 14 1.0335 1.0345 .9889 .9817 .9822 .005
1 11 1/2 1.2933 1.2943 1.2386 1.2295 1.2305 .006
*As specified or sharper.
Angle Tolerance Lead Tolerance

A maximum lead deviation of plus or minus .0005" within
Threads Per Inch Deviation in Half Angle any two threads not farther apart than 1" is permitted.
11 1/2 to 27 incl. 30' plus or minus
Formulae for NPSF Ground Thread Taps

Nominal Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Maximum

Size G H K L Minor
Inches Diam.
1/16 H -.0010 K + Q - .0005 L - .0005 E-F M-Q
1/8 H -.0010 K + Q - .0005 L - .0005 E-F M-Q
1/4 H -.0010 K + Q - .0005 L - .0005 E-F M-Q
3/8 H -.0010 K + Q - .0005 L - .0005 E-F M-Q
1/2 H -.0010 K + Q - .0005 L - .0005 E-F M-Q
3/4 H -.0010 K + Q - .0005 L - .0005 E-F M-Q
1 H -.0010 K + Q - .0010 L - .0010 E-F M-Q
Formulae Values
T hreads
E F M Q
per Inch
27 Pitch diameter .0035 Actual measured .0251
18 of plug at .0052 pitch diameter .0395
gaging notch .0067 .0533
14
11 1/2 .0081 .0649
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Taper Pipe Tap, Thread Limits, Ground Thread
American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread Form (NPT)
Aeronautical National Taper Pipe Thread Form (ANPT)
Dryseal American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread Form (NPTF)
PROJECTION
Tap Thread Limits Reference Dimensions

Nominal Threads Projection* Projection Taper Per Foot L1 Tap Drill Size **
Size per Inches Tolerance Limits Length NPT,ANPT,NPTF
Inches Inch + or - Minimum Maximum
1/16 27 .312 .063 .719 .781 .160 C
1/8 27 .312 .063 .719 .781 .1615 Q
1/4 18 .459 .063 .719 .781 .2278 7/16
3/8 18 .454 .063 .719 .781 .240 9/16

1/2 14 .579 .063 .719 .781 .320 45/64
3/4 14 .565 .063 .719 .781 .339 29/32
1" 11-1/2 .678 .094 .719 .781 .400 1-9/64

1-1/4 11-1/2 .686 .094 .719 .781 .420 1-31/64
1-1/2 11-1/2 .699 .094 .719 .781 .420 1-23/32
2" 11-1/2 .667 .094 .719 .781 .436 2-3/16

2-1/2 8 .925 .094 .734 .781 .682 2-39/64
3" 8 .925 .094 .734 .781 .766 3-15/64
3-1/2 8 .938 .125 .734 .781 .821 ......

4 8 .950 .125 .734 .781 .844 ......
Note
* Distance small end of tap projects through L1 Taper Thread Ring Gage.
** Recommended size given permit direct tapping without reaming the hole, but only give a full thread
for approx. the L1 length.
Lead Tolerance
A maximum lead deviation of plus or minus .0005” within any two threads not farther than 1” is permitted.
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Taper Pipe Tap, Thread Limits, Ground Thread, Con’t.
American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread Form (NPT)

Aeronautical National Taper Pipe Thread Form (ANPT)
Dryseal American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread Form (NPTF)
Angle Tolerance
Threads per Inch Tolerance Half Angle
8 25' Plus or Minus
11-1/2 to 27 inc. 30' Plus or Minus
Width of Flat at Tap Crest and Root
Threads Tap Flat

Per Width NPT & ANPT * NPTF **
Inch at Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
27 Major Dia. .0014 .0041 .0040 .0055
Minor Dia. - .0041 - .0040
18 Major Dia. .0021 .0057 .0050 .0065
Minor Dia. - .0057 - .0050
14 Major Dia. .0027 .0064 .0050 .0065
Minor Dia. - .0064 - .0050
11 1/2 Major Dia. .0033 .0073 .0060 .0083
Minor Dia. - .0073 - .0060
8 Major Dia. .0048 .0090 .0080 .0103
Minor Dia. - .0090 - .0080
Note:
Minimum minor diameter flats are not specified and may be as sharp as practicable.
* Ground thread taps are marked NPT and may be used for NPT and ANPT applications.
**Ground thread taps are marked NPTF and are used for Dryseal applications.
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Standards Taps
Table 357
Taper Pipe Threads
Crest and Root Limits for American National Standard
External and Internal Taper Pipe Threads (NPT)
Internal Thread
Max. Min.
Truncation Truncation
Max.Flat
Width
Min.Flat
Width
H
Crest
Max. h
Min.
Truncation
Min.Flat
Max. Width
Max.Flat
Root Truncation
Width
External Thread
Height Pipe
Truncation Equivalent
Height Thread
Inches Width of Flat
Sharp "Max"
V Thread Inches Inches
Threads
Per Inches
Inch H h Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
27 .03208 .02963 .0012 .0036 .0014 .0041
18 .04811 .04444 .0018 .0049 .0021 .0057
14 .06186 .05714 .0024 .0056 .0027 .0064
11.5 .07531 .06957 .0029 .0063 .0033 .0073
8 .10825 .10000 .0041 .0078 .0048 .0090
For complete specification see American National Standard B1.20.3
Military Aeronautical Specification MIL-P-7105 for ANPT threads agrees with values given in this
table.
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Table 357 (continued)
Taper Pipe Threads
Taper of Thread 1/16" per 1" measured on

diameter
L2 V Vanish Threads due to

Chamfer on Die
L3 L1
0 0
30 30
p
Pitch Line
E3 E0 E1 E2 D1 D2
0
90
Axis
n = number of threads per inch

p = Pitch
D1 = outside diameter of pipe
E0 = pitch diameter at small end of external thread
E1 = pitch diameter at large end of internal thread
E2 = pitch diameter at large end of external thread
E3 = pitch diameter at small end of internal thread
L1 = normal engagement by hand between external and internal threads
L2 = length of full thread
L3 = 3p
D2 = outside diameter of fitting
V = vanish threads due to chamfer on die
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Table 357 (continued)
Taper Pipe Threads
PD at PD at PD at PD at
Small Large Large Small O.D. O.D.
Hand Length of
Pitch End of End of End of End of Of Of
Size Engagement Full Thread
(p) Ext. Int. Ext. Int. Fitting Pipe
(L1) (L2)a
Thread Thread Thread Thread (D2) (D1)
(E0) (E1) (E2) (E3)
1/16-27 .03704 .27118 .28118 .28750 .2642 .1600 4.32 .2611 7.05 .315 .3125
1/8-27 .03704 .36351 .37360 .38000 .3566 .1615 4.36 .2639 7.12 .407 .4050
1/4-18 .05556 .47739 .49163 .50250 .4670 .2278 4.10 .4018 7.23 .546 .5400
3/8-18 .05556 .61201 .62701 .63750 .6016 .2400 4.32 .4078 7.34 .681 .6750
1/2-14 .07143 .75843 .77843 .79179 .7451 .3200 4.48 .5337 7.47 .850 .8400
3/4-14 .07143 .96768 .98887 1.00179 .9543 .3390 4.75 .5457 7.64 1.060 1.0500
1"-11.5 .08696 1.21363 1.23863 1.25630 1.1973 .4000 4.60 .6828 7.85 1.327 1.3150
1,1/4-11.5 .08696 1.55713 1.58338 1.60130 1.5408 .4200 4.83 .7068 8.13 1.672 1.6600
1,1/2-11.5 .08696 1.79609 1.82234 1.84130 1.7798 .4200 4.83 .7235 8.52 1.912 1.9000
2"-11.5 .08696 2.26902 2.29627 2.31630 2.2527 .4360 5.01 .7565 8.70 2.387 2.3750
2,1/2-8 .12500 2.71953 2.76216 2.79062 2.6961 .6820 5.46 1.1375 9.10 2.893 2.8750
3"-8 .12500 3.34062 3.38850 3.41562 3.3172 .7660 6.13 1.2000 9.60 3.518 3.5000
a = External thread tabulated full thread lengths include chamfers not exceeding one pitch
(thread) length
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Table 357
Taper Pipe Threads
Crest and Root Limits for Dryseal

External and Internal Taper Pipe Threads (NPTF)
Internal Thread
Max. Min.
Truncation Truncation
Max.Flat
Width
Min.Flat
Width
H
Crest
Max. h
Min.
Truncation
Min.Flat
Max. Width
Max.Flat
Root Truncation
Width
External Thread
Height
Threads Sharp V Equivalent
per Thread Truncation Width of Flat
Inch Inches Inches Inches
H Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
27 .03208 Crest .0017 .0035 .0020 .0040
Root .0035 .0052 .0040 .0060
18 .04811 Crest .0026 .0043 .0030 .0050
Root .0043 .0061 .0050 .0070
14 .06180 Crest .0026 .0043 .0030 .0050
Root .0043 .0061 .0050 .0070
11.5 .07531 Crest .0035 .0052 .0040 .0060
Root .0052 .0078 .0060 .0090
8 .10825 Crest .0052 .0069 .0060 .0080
Root .0069 .0095 .0080 .0110
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Bent Shank Tapper Taps
Sectional Solder Type For
MAS-14 & MAS-20 Nutap Tappers
±.063 ±.063
(L) (L)
±.031 ±.031
(J) (J)
±.063 ±.063
(l) (F) (l) (F)
(d ) +.000 (d ) -.0020 (d ) (d ) -.0020

1 2 1 2
-.004 -.0030 -.0030
SIZES 5/16 AND SMALLER SIZES 3/8 AND LARGER
Diameter Threads Dimensions (inches)

of Tap Per Inch
in inches NC NF L l d2 d1 F J
1/4 20 2.56 1.13 .1250 .185 1.00 1.56
28 2.53 .81 .1250 .204 1.00 1.53
5/16 18 2.94 1.25 .1725 .240 1.19 1.75
24 2.94 .94 .1725 .258 1.19 1.75
3/8 16 3.50 1.38 .2145 .294 1.50 2.00
24 3.38 .94 .2145 .321 1.50 1.88
7/16 14 3.69 1.63 .2625 .345 1.50 2.19
20 3.50 1.13 .2625 .373 1.50 2.00
1/2 13 4.22 1.75 .3090 .400 1.53 2.69
20 3.66 1.13 .3090 .435 1.53 2.13
9/16 12 4.53 1.88 .3440 .454 1.53 3.00
18 3.84 1.25 .3440 .490 1.53 2.31
5/8 11 4.75 2.06 .4050 .507 1.63 3.13
18 4.06 1.25 .4050 .553 1.63 2.44
3/4 10 5.00 2.25 .4670 .620 1.63 3.38
16 4.38 1.38 .4670 .669 1.63 2.75
Threads Tolerance on Thread

Per Inch Length (Inches)
10 through 12 +/- .094
13 through 15 +/- .078
16 through 18 +/- .063
19 through 26 +/- .047
27 through 40 +/- .031
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Bent Shank Tapper Taps
Sectional Solder Type For
MAS-14 & MAS-20 Nutap Tappers
±.063 ±.063
(L) (L)
±.031 ±.031
(J) (J)
±.063 ±.063
(l) (F) (l) (F)
(d ) +.000 (d ) -.0020 (d ) (d ) -.0020

1 2 1 2
-.004 -.0030 -.0030
SIZES 5/16 AND SMALLER SIZES 3/8 AND LARGER
Diameter Pitch Dimensions (inches)

of Tap mm
mm L l d2 d1 F J
M6 1 2.53 .88 .1250 .185 1.00 1.53
M8 1.25 2.94 1.13 .1725 .251 1.19 1.75
M10 1.5 3.38 1.31 .2145 .317 1.50 1.88
M12 1.75 4.22 1.56 .3090 .383 1.53 2.69
M14 2 4.53 1.75 .3440 .449 1.53 3.00
M16 2 4.75 1.75 .4050 .528 1.63 3.13
M20 2.5 5.00 2.25 .4670 .660 1.63 3.38
Pitch Tolerance on Thread

mm Length (Inches) "l"
2.5 +/- .09
1.75 - 2 +/- .08
1.5 +/- .06
1 - 1.25 +/- .05
0.6 - 0.9 +/- .03

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Standard Chamfers for Thread Cutting Taps
The chamfer length is measured at the cutting edge and is the axial length from the point diameter to
the theoretical intersection of the tap major diameter and the chamfer angle. Wherever chamfer length
is specified in terms of number of threads, this length is measured in number of pitches as shown. The
point diameter is approximately equal to the thread minor diameter. Standard types are illustrated
below where:
a = minimum length of chamfer Chamfer Length
Type of Tap
b = maximum length of chamfer a b
p = pitch Bottoming 1p 2p
Refer to table 317 for eccentricity Semi Bottoming 2p 3p
Straight Thread Taps
Plug 3p 5p
tolerances.
Taper 7p 10p
Taper Pipe Taps 2 3½ p
b b
p a a
p
Point
Point Diameter
Straight Thread Taps Diameter Taper Pipe Taps
Standard Entry Taper Length for Thread Forming Taps

(Ref.USCTI Table 359A)
Entry taper length is measured on the full diameter of the thread forming lobes and is the axial distance
from the entry taper diameter position to the theoretical intersection of tap major diameter and entry
taper angle.
Beveled end threads provided on taps having internal center or incomplete threads retained when
external center is removed (not shown), optional with manufacturer.
Whenever entry taper length is specified in terms of number of threads, this length is measured in
number of pitches (p).
Bottoming length = 1 to 2 ½ pitches
Plug length = 3 to 5 pitches.
Entry diameter measured at the thread crest nearest the front of the tap is an appropriate amount
smaller than the diameter of the hole drilled for tapping.
Overall & thread lengths
Entry
Taper
p Length
Entry Taper Angle
Entry Diameter
2

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THREAD LENGTH SHANK LENGTH

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MAX TAP BASIC

CONCENTRIC ECCENTRIC CON-ECCENTRIC

TAP MAJOR DIA.

BASIC MINOR DIA.

NEGATIVE RADIAL POSITIVE

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Screw Thread Specifications

Tap Thread Specifications

Tap Recommendations for Screw Threads

Tap Physical Dimensions

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INTERCHANGEABILITY. Unified and the superseded American National threads have

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The Class 5 standard is designed to 1) prevent loosening of the externally

Class 5 internal threads conform essentially to the limits of UN Class 3B threads

2. Minor diameters are increased in specific cases to minimize galling,

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M4 x 0.7-6g (Class 6 external threads-tolerance position g-small allowance)

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Internal threads: the minor diameter is increased to accommodate the maximum

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See example below.

.2210 MAXIMUM LIMIT .2211

.2165 MAX NUT P.D. BASIC P.D.

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P Basic Thread P Basic Thread

6 .16666667 .108253 27 .04166667 .027063

9 .11111111 .072169 36 .02777778 .018042

11½ .08695652 .056480 48 .02083333 .013532

14 .07142857 .046394 72 .01388889 .009021

Metric Screw Threads

P Basic Thread P Basic Thread

0.40 .259808 2.50 1.623798

0.60 .389711 4.00 2.598076

0.80 .519615 5.50 3.572355

Note: Metric dimensions are calculated in millimeters and

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3/8-16 NC HS G H1 Number of Starts Descriptor

2-16 NEF HS G H8 The Unified Screw Thread form symbol is always

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2. Metric Screw Threads--- Profile

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No. Designation Illustration

MIN MAT'L LIMIT (MIN SHAFT DIA.)

SHAFT MIN MAT'L LIMIT (MIN SHAFT DIA.)

004 Basic Size

005 Bottoming Tap

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axial plane at the cutting edge.

the point diameter on a tap.

Chamfer Point Diameter