NPT - American tapered pipe
3/8-18 NPT pipe thread: 18 TPI, major Ø 17.15 mm.
Profile
| Designation | 3/8-18 NPT |
|---|---|
| Major (outside) diameter | 17.15 mm · 0.6752" |
| Pitch | 1.411 mm · 18 TPI |
| Pitch diameter | 16.233 mm · 0.6391" |
| Minor diameter (external) | 15.419 mm · 0.607" |
| Minor diameter (internal) | 15.622 mm · 0.6151" |
| Recommended tap drill | 14.68 mm |
Pipe threads are made up to a seal against the mating flanks, not tightened to a bolt preload, so no proof load or tightening-torque figure applies.
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3/8-18 NPT is a NPT pipe thread running at 18 threads per inch on a 17.15 mm major diameter. NPT is a 60° tapered thread that seals on the flanks; use a tapered reamer after drilling for a full-form thread.
All values are generated from the standard thread formulas (ISO 68-1 / ASME B1.1) and published standard tables - not hand-entered. See the full reference.
Drill 14.68 mm before tapping 3/8-18 NPT. NPT is a 60° tapered thread that seals on the flanks; use a tapered reamer after drilling for a full-form thread.
3/8-18 NPT is tapered. NPT is a 60° tapered thread that seals as the flanks wedge together, normally with thread sealant or PTFE tape.
3/8-18 NPT runs at 18 threads per inch, a pitch of 1.411 mm, on a major diameter of 17.15 mm.
No. Pipe threads are made up to a seal against the mating flanks, not tightened to a bolt preload, so no proof load or tightening-torque figure applies.
The pipe this thread runs on
NPS 3/8 pipe is 0.675 in across the outside whatever the schedule; at standard wall (std) the wall is 0.091 in and the bore 0.493 in.
Full dimensions for the standard wall · every schedule in the chart
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