Basic Thread Dimensions
Property | Inch | mm |
---|---|---|
Nominal Diameter | 0.375 | 9.525 |
Pitch (TPI) | 16 | |
Pitch (Distance) | 0.0625 | 1.588 |
Pitch Diameter | 0.3344 | 8.494 |
Minor Diameter | 0.3006 | 7.635 |
Thread Height | 0.0338 | 0.859 |
Addendum | 0.0203 | 0.516 |
Crest (External) Root (Internal) |
0.0078 | 0.198 |
Tap Drill Size (75% depth) |
0.314 | 7.98 |
Lead Angle (Single Start) |
3.4° |
Thread Family | Unified Constant Pitch 16 TPI (16-UN) | |
Relevant Standards | ASME B1.1-2003 | |
Equivalent MetricThread | M10 |
For more threading data scroll down, or use the Thread Calculator
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3/8 - 16 16-UNPossible Thread Classes
3/8 - 16 16-UN 2A (External)
* Permisable values for thread Class 2A
# | Description | Value (Inch) | Value (mm) |
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es | Allowance | 0.0013 (Ref) | 0.033 (Ref) |
d | Major Diameter | 0.3643 - 0.3737 | 9.253 - 9.492 |
d2 | Pitch Diameter | 0.3288 - 0.3331 | 8.352 - 8.461 |
d3 | Minor Diameter (UNR Only) | 0.2993 (Ref) | 7.602 (Ref) |
α | Varation of 30° anngle (+/-) | 1° | |
P | Varation of pitch (+/-) | 0.0012 (Ref) | 0.03 (Ref) |
* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator'
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3/8 - 16 16-UN 3A (External)
* Permisable values for thread Class 3A
# | Description | Value (Inch) | Value (mm) |
---|---|---|---|
es | Allowance | 0 (Ref) | 0 (Ref) |
d | Major Diameter | 0.3656 - 0.375 | 9.286 - 9.525 |
d2 | Pitch Diameter | 0.3312 - 0.3344 | 8.412 - 8.494 |
d3 | Minor Diameter (UNR Only) | 0.3006 (Ref) | 7.635 (Ref) |
α | Varation of 30° anngle (+/-) | 1° | |
P | Varation of pitch (+/-) | 0.0009 (Ref) | 0.023 (Ref) |
* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator'
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3/8 - 16 16-UN 2B (Internal)
* Permisable values for thread Class 2B
# | Description | Value (Inch) | VValue (mm) |
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D1 | Minor Diameter | 0.307 - 0.321 | 7.798 - 8.153 |
D2 | Pitch Diameter | 0.3344 - 0.34 | 8.494 - 8.636 |
D | Major Diameter | 0.3750 (Min) | 9.525 (Min) |
α | Varation of 30° anngle (+/-) | 1° | |
P | Varation of Pitch (+/-) | 0.0016 (Ref) | 0.041 (Ref) |
* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator
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3/8 - 16 16-UN 3B (Internal)
* Permisable values for thread Class 3B
# | Description | Value (Inch) | VValue (mm) |
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D1 | Minor Diameter | 0.3073 - 0.3182 | 7.805 - 8.082 |
D2 | Pitch Diameter | 0.3344 - 0.3386 | 8.494 - 8.6 |
D | Major Diameter | 0.3750 (Min) | 9.525 (Min) |
α | Varation of 30° anngle (+/-) | 1° | |
P | Varation of Pitch (+/-) | 0.0012 (Ref) | 0.03 (Ref) |
* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator
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Tap Drill Sizes for 3/8 - 16 16-UN
- If not specified, assume a thread depth of 75%.
- You can learn more about thread depth in tapping here.
- To get the tap drill size in other depths, use our Tap Drill Size Calculator .
Thread Depth | Tap Drill Size (Inch) | Tap Drill Size (mm) |
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55% | 0.330 | 8.39 |
60% | 0.326 | 8.29 |
65% | 0.322 | 8.18 |
70% | 0.318 | 8.08 |
75% | 0.314 | 7.98 |
80% | 0.310 | 7.87 |
85% | 0.306 | 7.77 |
Over Wire Measurements for 3/8 - 16 16-UN
* OverWire is a measuring method to obatin the pitch diameter of threads. It is mostly used when a manufacturer does not have a Go/Nogo gauge for a thread. You can learn more about it here
Inch | mm | |
---|---|---|
Permissible Wire Diameter Range | 0.0316 - 0.0631 | 0.802 - 1.604 |
Ideal Wire Diameter | 0.0361 | 0.917 |
Possible Wires From Standard Sets |
* 0.866 * 1.01 * 1.155 * 1.443 |
Once you know your wire diameter, you need to find out what is the premissable Measurement for your pitch diameter (Depending on the class). Use our Over Wire Calculator to find out!
CNC Gcode Program for Turning of 3/8 - 16 16-UN
The below sample Gcode is configured for:
- Fanuc Controller
- External RH Thread
- Right hand tool, machining towards the chuck
- Flank Infeed method with contant volume
- Flank Infeed method with contant volume
- Cutting conditions for steel
- Default number of passes
You can configure all the above parameters and much more in our Thread Turning Gcode Generator
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O0100
(MACHINING DOCTOR - THREADING CNC PROGRAM)
(CONTROLER - FANUC A)
(THREAD - D=0.375 INCH, P=0.0625 INCH, L=0.625 INCH)
(APPLICATION - EXTERNAL TURNING, TOWARDS CHUCK, RH TOOL, RH THREAD)
(FEED - 17 PASSES, FLANK, CONSTANT VOLUME)
(FINISH PASS - 0.0006 INCH)
(WITH CHAMFER - NO)
G28 U0 W0
T0101 G99 G97 S1019 M03
G00 Z5.1
X 19.7 M08
G76 P010060 Q15 R0.015
G76 X7.577 Z-15.875 P974 Q232 F1.588 R0.00
G28 U0 W0
M09
M30
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