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Thread Pitch Calculator
Convert threads per inch to pitch and compare metric thread pitch values.
Thread Pitch Calculator lookup
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| Thread | Tap drill | Decimal inch | Millimeters | Working note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4-40 UNC | #43 | 0.0890 | 2.26 | Common machine-screw tap size. |
| #6-32 UNC | #36 | 0.1065 | 2.71 | Useful for light machine screws. |
| #8-32 UNC | #29 | 0.1360 | 3.45 | Check thin material and thread depth. |
| #10-24 UNC | #25 | 0.1495 | 3.80 | Coarse #10 machine screw thread. |
| #10-32 UNF | #21 | 0.1590 | 4.04 | Fine #10 machine screw thread. |
| 1/4-20 UNC | #7 | 0.2010 | 5.11 | Common quarter-inch coarse tap. |
| 1/4-28 UNF | #3 | 0.2130 | 5.41 | Fine quarter-inch tap. |
| 5/16-18 UNC | F | 0.2570 | 6.53 | Coarse 5/16 inch tap. |
| 5/16-24 UNF | I | 0.2720 | 6.91 | Fine 5/16 inch tap. |
| 3/8-16 UNC | 5/16 | 0.3125 | 7.94 | Common coarse 3/8 inch tap. |
| 3/8-24 UNF | Q | 0.3320 | 8.43 | Fine 3/8 inch tap. |
| 1/2-13 UNC | 27/64 | 0.4219 | 10.72 | Coarse half-inch tap. |
| 1/2-20 UNF | 29/64 | 0.4531 | 11.51 | Fine half-inch tap. |
Thread pitch calculator
Convert threads per inch to pitch in inches and millimeters, or compare a metric pitch to inch spacing.