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) 4 1/2" ...
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) 125.73 4.95
Pitch Diameter (D2) 124.251 4.8918
Minor Diameter (D1) 122.773 4.8336
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 4 1/2 (Internal Thread)

Property Minimum Maximum
Minor Diameter (D1) 122.773 mm (4.8336 ") 123.413 mm (4.8588 ")
Pitch Diameter (D2) 124.251 mm (4.8918 ") 124.468 mm (4.9003 ")

BSPP G 4 1/2-A (External Higher precision)

Property Minimum Maximum
Major Diameter (d) 125.296 mm (4.9329 ") 125.73 mm (4.95 ")
Pitch Diameter (d2) 124.034 mm (4.8832 ") 124.251 mm (4.8918 ")

BSPP G 4 1/2-A (External Low precision

Property Minimum Maximum
Major Diameter (d) 125.296 mm (4.9329 ") 125.73 mm (4.95 ")
Pitch Diameter (d2) 123.817 mm (4.8747 ") 124.251 mm (4.8918 ")

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