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) 5 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) 151.13 5.95
Pitch Diameter (D2) 149.651 5.8918
Minor Diameter (D1) 148.173 5.8336
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 5 1/2 (Internal Thread)

Property Minimum Maximum
Minor Diameter (D1) 148.173 mm (5.8336 ") 148.813 mm (5.8588 ")
Pitch Diameter (D2) 149.651 mm (5.8918 ") 149.868 mm (5.9003 ")

BSPP G 5 1/2-A (External Higher precision)

Property Minimum Maximum
Major Diameter (d) 150.696 mm (5.9329 ") 151.13 mm (5.95 ")
Pitch Diameter (d2) 149.434 mm (5.8832 ") 149.651 mm (5.8918 ")

BSPP G 5 1/2-A (External Low precision

Property Minimum Maximum
Major Diameter (d) 150.696 mm (5.9329 ") 151.13 mm (5.95 ")
Pitch Diameter (d2) 149.217 mm (5.8747 ") 149.651 mm (5.8918 ")

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