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) 3/8" ...
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) 16.662 0.656
Pitch Diameter (D2) 15.806 0.6223
Minor Diameter (D1) 14.95 0.5886
Tap Drill Size (Td) 15.3 0.6024
Thread Family BSPP (G)
Relevant Standards ISO 228-1, ISO 228-2

Tolerances for all Classes


BSPP G 3/8 (Internal Thread)

Property Minimum Maximum
Minor Diameter (D1) 14.95 mm (0.5886 ") 15.395 mm (0.6061 ")
Pitch Diameter (D2) 15.806 mm (0.6223 ") 15.931 mm (0.6272 ")

BSPP G 3/8-A (External Higher precision)

Property Minimum Maximum
Major Diameter (d) 16.412 mm (0.6461 ") 16.662 mm (0.656 ")
Pitch Diameter (d2) 15.681 mm (0.6174 ") 15.806 mm (0.6223 ")

BSPP G 3/8-A (External Low precision

Property Minimum Maximum
Major Diameter (d) 16.412 mm (0.6461 ") 16.662 mm (0.656 ")
Pitch Diameter (d2) 15.556 mm (0.6124 ") 15.806 mm (0.6223 ")

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