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" ...
Pitch (TPI) (P) 11 ...
Pitch (Distance) (P) 2.309 0.0909
Thread V half Angle (α) 27.5° 27.5°
Height of sharp V (H) 2.218 0.0873
Thread height (h) 1.479 0.0582
Root/Crest Radius (r) 0.317 0.0125
Major Diameter (D) 87.884 3.46
Pitch Diameter (D2) 86.405 3.4018
Minor Diameter (D1) 84.927 3.3436
Tap Drill Size (Td) -999.0 -39.3307
Thread Family BSPP (G)
Relevant Standards ISO 228-1, ISO 228-2

Tolerances for all Classes


BSPP G 3 (Internal Thread)

Property Minimum Maximum
Minor Diameter (D1) 84.927 mm (3.3436 ") 85.567 mm (3.3688 ")
Pitch Diameter (D2) 86.405 mm (3.4018 ") 86.622 mm (3.4103 ")

BSPP G 3-A (External Higher precision)

Property Minimum Maximum
Major Diameter (d) 87.45 mm (3.4429 ") 87.884 mm (3.46 ")
Pitch Diameter (d2) 86.188 mm (3.3932 ") 86.405 mm (3.4018 ")

BSPP G 3-A (External Low precision

Property Minimum Maximum
Major Diameter (d) 87.45 mm (3.4429 ") 87.884 mm (3.46 ")
Pitch Diameter (d2) 85.971 mm (3.3847 ") 86.405 mm (3.4018 ")

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