Technical Information: Thread Identification Guide

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Thread Identification Guide NPTF

Technical Information
Adapter Sizing Chart Thread Sizing Kit
NPTF, BSPT and BSPP measure 1/4” larger than their actual size. For example, Allows the user to properly identify threads of all hydraulic types. This handy
a 1/4” NPTF, BSPT or BSPP will actually measure 1/2” on the O. D. of the kit includes a fractional thread pitch gauge, a metric thread pitch gauge,
threads. JIC, SAE O-ring & Flat Face threads measure as listed below. The first inside & outside caliper (inches and millimeters), a seat angle gauge (24
number listed is the size of thread, the second number is the threads per inch. degree/30 degree/37 degree/45 degree), 27-page fluid ports & connections
SAE Face Seal BSPP BSPT identification guid. A carrying case is standard for easy and convenient
Size NPTF (Pipe) JIC (37°)
(O-Ring) (Flat Face) (Parallel) (Tapered) storage.
-2 1/8 - 27 5/16 - 24 5/16 - 24 - 1/8 - 28 1/8 - 28
-3 - 3/8 - 24 3/8 - 24 - - -
-4 1/4 - 18 7/16 - 20 7/16 - 20 9/16 - 18 1/4 - 19 1/4 - 19
-5 - 1/2 - 20 1/2 - 20 - - -
-6 3/8 - 18 9/16 - 18 9/16 - 18 11/16 - 16 3/8 - 19 3/8 -19
-8 1/2 - 14 3/4 - 16 3/4 - 16 13/16 - 16 1/2 - 14 1/2 - 14
-10 - 7/8 - 14 7/8 - 14 1 - 14 - -
-12 3/4 - 14 1-1/16 - 12 1-1/16 - 12 1 3/16 - 12 3/4 - 14 3/4 - 14
-14 - 1-3/16 - 12 1-3/16 - 12 1 5/16 - 12 - -
-16 1 - 11-1/2 1-5/16 - 12 1-5/16 - 12 1 7/16 - 12 1 - 11 1 - 11
-20 1-1/4 - 11-1/2 1-5/8 - 12 1-5/8 - 12 1 11/16 - 12 1-1/4 - 11 1-1/4 - 11
-24 1-1/2 - 11-1/2 1-7/8 - 12 1-7/8 - 12 2 - 12 1-1/2 - 11 1-1/2 - 11 Stock Number Ship Wt.
-32 2 - 11-1/2 2-1/2 - 12 2-1/2 - 12 2 1/2 - 12 2 - 11 2 - 11 1706410 1

NPTF (National Pipe Thread Fuel)


Commonly referred to as “pipe” theads, this connection is still widely used in fluid power systems, even though it is not recommended by the National Fluid
Power Association (NFPA) for use in hydraulic applications. The thread is tapered and the seal takes place by deformation of the threads. NPTF threads differ from
NPT threads in that NPT threads are designed for mechanical or low-pressure air or fluid applications. Visually, the two look identical. However, the thread forms
are different. Mating a NPT threads with NPTF threads will most likely produce a connection what will leak. All of our hydraulic fittings and adapters are NPTF
threads. A thread sealant is recommended for all NPTF fittings and adapters.

Tapered Inch Dash Nominal Thread Male Thread Female Thread


Size Size Size O.D. I.D.
1/8 02 1/8 - 27 12/32 (0.41) 3/8 (0.38)
Thread Thread 1/4 04 1/4 - 18 17/32 (0.54) 1/2 (0.49)
O.D. I.D. 3/8 06 3/8 - 18 11/16 (0.68) 5/8 (0.63)
1/2 08 1/2 - 14 27/32 (0.84) 25/32 (0.77)
3/4 12 3/4 -14 1 1/16 (1.05) 1 (0.98)
1 16 1 - 11 1/2 1 5/16 (1.32) 1 1/4 (1.24)
Male Half Female Half 1 1/4 20 1 1/4 - 11 1/2 1 21⁄32 (1.66) 1 19⁄32 (1.58)
1 1/2 24 1 1/2 - 11 1/2 1 29⁄32 (1.90) 1 13⁄16 (1.82)
NPTF Thread Measuring Tip: Measure the thread diameter and 2 32 2 - 11 1/2 2 3/8 (2.38) 2 5⁄16 (2.30)
subtract one quarter inch to find the nominal thread size.

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