Threads of many different kinds are used for different purposes in piping components.
The following are the more common types of pipe threads used in the piping industry :
1. NPT Tapered Pipe Threads
NPT (National Pipe Tapered) is made to specifications outlined in ANSI B1.2.
2. NPTF (National Pipe Thread Dryseal) (made to specifications outlined in ANSI B1.20.3.) This piping end is also used on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
3. ISO 7/1 Tapered Pipe Threads
International Organization For Standards (ISO 7/1) Tapered (PT). ISO tapered threads are equivalent to DIN 2999. BSP Tr, JIS B0203, R 1/8 and R 1/4 Keg. etc. In application ISO threads are used similar to NPT threads. However, care should be used that ISO and NPT threads are not mixed. ISO threads have a 55 deg angle versus 60 deg for NPT. The root and crest configurations are different from NPT. Thread pitch is usually measured in millimeters but may be expressed in Inch. In most sizes the threads-per-inch are different.
4. ISO 228/1 Parallel Pipe Threads
(International Organization For Standards (ISO 228/1) Parallel (PF))
ISO Parallel threads are equivalent to DIN ISO 228/1, BSP PL, JIS B0202, G 1/8 and G 1/4 etc.
These pipe threads are similar in configuration to ISO 7/1 threads except there is no taper. Therefore do not work by thread interference like the tapered pipe threads of ISO 7/1 or NPT. A gasket, cutting face or O-Ring is normally used to seal the parallel female threaded component.
Comparison Chart
Pipe Threads
|
Nominal Size |
Threads Per inch |
Pipe O.D |
Included Thread |
Pitch |
|
1/16" |
NPT/NPTF 27 |
.312" |
60 deg |
.037" |
|
1/8" |
NPT/NPTF 27 |
.405" |
60 deg |
.037" |
|
1/4" |
NPT/NPTF 18 |
.540" |
60 deg |
.0556" |
|
3/8" |
NPT/NPTF 18 |
.675" |
60 deg |
.0556" |
|
1/2" |
NPT/NPTF 14 |
.840" |
60 deg |
.0714" |
|
3/4" |
NPT/NPTF 14 |
1.050" |
60 deg |
.0714" |
|
1" |
NPT/NPTF 11 1/2 |
1.315" |
60 deg |
.087" |
|
1 - 1/4" |
NPT/NPTF 11 1/2 |
1.660" |
60 deg |
.087" |
|
1 - 1/2" |
NPT/NPTF 11 1/2 |
1.900" |
60 deg |
.087" |
|
2" |
NPT/NPTF 11 1/2 |
2.375" |
60 deg |
.087" |
basic table data from: Imex/edited by Maryland Metrics
US 15812 
GB 11282 
CA 8894 
AU 6484 
IE 2438 
IN 1331 
SG 1196 
NZ 931 
