NPT THREAD CALCULATOR

NPT Thread Calculator for NPT thread dimensions according to ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 standard.

- For left hand threads, include LH to the designation. (Example: 1/4 - 18 NPT - LH)

- For pressure-tight joints, it is intended that taper pipe threads be made up wrench-tight with a sealant. To prevent galling on stainless steels and similar materials, the sealant usually contains a lubricant.

- For pressure-tight joints which may be used without sealant (Dryseal Compounds), check ANSI B1.20.3 standard.

- Thread taper angle = 1/16 taper = 1 deg. 47 min = 0.75 in./ft .

- The angle between the sides of the thread is 60 deg.

- Thread Designation: The nominal pipe size, number of threads per inch and the thread series symbol in sequence. Ex: 3/8 - 18 NPT

- Standard does not include an allowance for plating. If plating is desired, it may be necessary to modify the threads since the same final gauging requirements must be applied for plated and unplated parts.

American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread (NPT)

American National Standard Taper Pipe Thread (NPT)

NPT Thread Calculator:

INPUT PARAMETERS
Nominal Pipe Size

Notes: If the use of reamer selection is "yes" for taper pipe thread, then ream the hole before tapping with a reamer having a taper of 3/4 inch per foot.


RESULTS
Parameter Value
Nominal Pipe Size --- ---
Outer Diameter of Pipe [D] --- inch
Threads per inch [n] --- ---
Pitch of Thread [P] --- inch
Pitch Diameter at Beginning
 of External Thread [E0]		 ---
Hand-tight Engagement Length [L1a] a ---
--- thread
Hand-tight Engagement Diameter [E1b] b --- inch
External Effective Thread Length [L2c] c ---
--- thread
External Effective Thread Diameter [E2] --- inch
Length L1 plane to L2 plane (External Thread) [L2-L1] ---
--- thread
Wrench Makeup Length for Internal Thread [L3f]f --- inch
--- thread
Wrench Makeup Diameter [E3f]f --- inch
Vanish Thread [V] ---
--- thread
Overall External Thread Length [L4] --- inch
Nominal Complete External Thread Length [L5d]d ---
Nominal Complete External Thread Diameter [E5d]d ---
Basic Height of Thread [h] ---
Maximum Height of Thread [hmax] ---
Minimum Height of Thread [hmin] ---
Increase in Diameter / Thread ---
Basic Minor Diameter at Small End of Pipe [K0e] e ---
Maximum Thread Truncation [fmax]  ---
Minimum Thread Truncation [fmin] ---
Height of Sharp V Thread [H ] ---
TOLERANCES ON TAPER, LEAD, AND ANGLE OF PIPE THREADS
Tolerance - Taper on Pitch Line (3/4 in./ft) Max. --- in/ft
Min. ---
Tolerance - Lead in Length of Effective Threads --- in/in
Tolerance - 60 Degree Angle of Threads --- deg

Note: The dimensions of the NPT Thread are given to four or five decimal places. While this implies a greater degree of precision than is ordinarily achieved, these dimensions are the basis of gage dimensions and are so expressed for the purpose of eliminating errors in computations.

Notea: Also length of thin ring gage and length from gauging notch to small end of plug gage.

Noteb: Also pitch diameter at gauging notch (hand-tight plane).

Notec: Also length of plug gage.

Noted: L5 from the end of the pipe determines the plane beyond which the thread form is imperfect at the crest. The next two threads are perfect at the root. At this plane the cone formed by the crests of the thread intersects the cylinder forming the external surface of the pipe. L5 = L2 − 2p.

Notee: Given as information for use in selecting tap drills. See Drill Sizes for NPT Pipe Threads Calculator.

Notef: MIL—P—7105 gives the wrench makeup as three threads for 3 in. and smaller. The E3 dimensions are then as follows for MIL—P—7105: Size 2 1⁄2 in., 2.69609 and size 3 in., 3.31719.


- The maximum allowable deviation in the commercial product is one turn large or small from gages made to the basic dimensions.

NPT Pipe Threads Manufacturing Tolerances

NPT Pipe Threads Manufacturing Tolerances

Supplements:

Reference:

  • ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 - 1983 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
  • Oberg, E. , Jones ,F.D. , Horton H.L. , Ryffel H.H., (2016) . Machinery's Handbook . 30th edition.  Industrial Press Inc.
  • Oberg, E. , Jones ,F.D. , Horton H.L. , Ryffel H.H., (2012) . Machinery's Handbook . 29th edition.  Industrial Press Inc. , pp 1956 - 1965