UNC Unified Coarse Thread · ANSI/ASME B1.1
1 1/2" - 6 UNC Thread: Pitch, Tap Drill & Dimensions
1 1/2" - 6 UNC is a UNC Unified Coarse Thread (ANSI/ASME B1.1) size, with a major diameter of 38.100 mm, 6 threads per inch (4.233 mm pitch). The tap drill is 33.70 mm.
| Major Diameter (inch) | 1.500 |
|---|---|
| Major Diameter (mm) | 38.100 |
| Tapping Drill Size (mm) | 33.70 |
| TPI | 6 |
| Pitch (mm) | 4.233 |
| Flank angle | 60° |
Common questions
What size drill do I use to tap 1 1/2" - 6 UNC?
Use a 33.70 drill. This is the standard tap drill for 1 1/2" - 6 UNC; for hard materials or deep threads a slightly larger drill reduces tapping torque.
What is the pitch of 1 1/2" - 6 UNC?
The pitch of 1 1/2" - 6 UNC is 4.233, meaning the thread advances that distance in one full turn.
Where can I find other UNC Unified Coarse Thread sizes?
The full UNC Unified Coarse Thread table, with every size and a live filter, is on its standard page, and the Thread Finder searches all 73 standards at once.
Reference values; computed values use the ISO basic profile. Verify against the current standard before production use.