Thread Pitch Chart

Thread series cover designations of diameter/pitch combinations that are measured by the
number of threads per inch (TPI) applied to a single diameter.

Coarse Thread Series (UNC/UNRC) is the most common designation for general application
bolts and nuts. Coarse thread is beneficial, because they are less likely to cross thread, more
tolerant in adverse conditions and facilitate quick assembly.

Fine Thread Series (UNF/UNRF) is commonly used in precision applications. Because of the
larger tensile stress areas, they have high tension strength. However, a longer engagement is
required for fine thread applications than for coarse series threads to prevent stripping.

8 – Thread Series (8UN) is the specified thread forming method for several ASTM standards
including A193 B7, A193 B8/B8M, and A320. This series is used for diameters one inch and
above.
Coarse Thread Series - UNC Fine Thread Series - UNF 8-Thread Series - 8UN

Basic Section at Tensile Basic Section at Tensile Basic Section at Tensile

Nominal Size and Pitch Dia. Minor Dia. Stress Area Nominal Size and Pitch Dia. Minor Dia. Stress Area Nominal Size and Pitch Dia. Minor Dia. Stress Area
Threads Per In. Threads Per In. Threads Per In.
In. Sq in. Sq in. In. Sq in. Sq in. In. Sq in. Sq in.

3 3
⁄8 - 16 0.3344 0.0678 0.0775 ⁄8 - 24 0.3479 0.0809 0.0878 -- -- -- -- --

7 7
⁄16 - 14 0.3911 0.0933 0.1063 ⁄16 - 20 0.4050 0.1090 0.1187 -- -- -- -- --

1 1
⁄2 - 13 0.4500 0.1257 0.1419 ⁄2 - 20 0.4675 0.1486 0.1599 -- -- -- -- --

9 9
⁄16 - 12 0.5084 0.162 0.182 ⁄16 - 18 0.5264 0.189 0.203 -- -- -- -- --

5 5
⁄8 - 11 0.5660 0.202 0.226 ⁄8 - 18 0.5889 0.240 0.256 -- -- -- -- --

3 3
⁄4 - 10 0.6850 0.302 0.334 ⁄4 - 16 0.7094 0.351 0.373 -- -- -- -- --

7 7
⁄8 - 9 0.8028 0.419 0.462 ⁄8 - 14 0.8286 0.480 0.509 -- -- -- -- --

1-8 0.9188 0.551 0.606 1 - 12 0.9459 0.625 0.663 1-8 0.9188 0.551 0.606

11⁄8 - 7 1.0322 0.693 0.763 11⁄8 - 12 1.0709 0.812 0.856 11⁄8 - 8 1.0438 0.728 0.790

11⁄4 - 7 1.1572 0.890 0.969 11⁄4 - 12 1.1959 1.024 1.073 11⁄4 - 8 1.1688 0.929 1.000

13⁄8 - 6 1.2667 1.054 1.155 13⁄8 - 12 1.3209 1.260 1.315 13⁄8 - 8 1.2938 1.155 1.233

11⁄2 - 6 1.3917 1.294 1.405 11⁄2 - 12 1.4459 1.521 1.581 11⁄2 - 8 1.4188 1.405 1.492
Coarse Thread Series - UNC Fine Thread Series - UNF 8-Thread Series - 8UN

Basic Section at Tensile Basic Section at Tensile Basic Section at Tensile

Nominal Size and Pitch Dia. Minor Dia. Stress Area Nominal Size and Pitch Dia. Minor Dia. Stress Area Nominal Size and Pitch Dia. Minor Dia. Stress Area
Threads Per In. Threads Per In. Threads Per In.
In. Sq in. Sq in. In. Sq in. Sq in. In. Sq in. Sq in.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 15⁄8 - 8 1.5438 1.68 1.78

13⁄4 - 5 1.6201 1.74 1.90 -- -- -- -- -- 13⁄4 - 8 1.6688 1.98 2.08

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 17⁄8 - 8 1.7938 2.30 2.41

2 - 41⁄2 1.8557 2.30 2.50 -- -- -- -- -- 2-8 1.9188 2.65 2.77

21⁄4 - 41⁄2 2.1057 3.02 3.25 -- -- -- -- -- 21⁄4 - 8 2.1688 3.42 3.56

21⁄2 - 4 2.3376 3.72 4.00 -- -- -- -- -- 21⁄2 - 8 2.4188 4.29 4.44

23⁄4 - 4 2.5876 4.62 4.93 -- -- -- -- -- 23⁄4 - 8 2.6688 5.26 5.43