BSPP Thread data sheet

Basic Thread Dimensions

* The below values are nomoinal (without tolerances) and are valid for both external and internal threads.

Property mm Inch
Nominal Pipe Size (Ø) 1/4" ...
Pitch (TPI) (P) 19 ...
Pitch (Distance) (P) 1.337 0.0526
Thread V half Angle (α) 27.5° 27.5°
Height of sharp V (H) 1.284 0.0506
Thread height (h) 0.856 0.0337
Root/Crest Radius (r) 0.184 0.0072
Major Diameter (D) 13.157 0.518
Pitch Diameter (D2) 12.301 0.4843
Minor Diameter (D1) 11.445 0.4506
Tap Drill Size (Td) 11.8 0.4646
Thread Family BSPP (G)
Relevant Standards ISO 228-1, ISO 228-2

Tolerances for all Classes


BSPP G 1/4 (Internal Thread)

Property Minimum Maximum
Minor Diameter (D1) 11.445 mm (0.4506 ") 11.89 mm (0.4681 ")
Pitch Diameter (D2) 12.301 mm (0.4843 ") 12.426 mm (0.4892 ")

BSPP G 1/4-A (External Higher precision)

Property Minimum Maximum
Major Diameter (d) 12.907 mm (0.5081 ") 13.157 mm (0.518 ")
Pitch Diameter (d2) 12.176 mm (0.4794 ") 12.301 mm (0.4843 ")

BSPP G 1/4-A (External Low precision

Property Minimum Maximum
Major Diameter (d) 12.907 mm (0.5081 ") 13.157 mm (0.518 ")
Pitch Diameter (d2) 12.051 mm (0.4744 ") 12.301 mm (0.4843 ")

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