BSPT Tapered Pipe Thread (R / Rp / Rc) · ISO 7-1 / EN 10226

R 3" Thread: Pitch, Tap Drill & Dimensions

R 3" is a BSPT Tapered Pipe Thread (R / Rp / Rc) (ISO 7-1 / EN 10226) size, with a major diameter of 87.884 mm, 11 threads per inch (2.309 mm pitch). The tap drill is 84.926 mm.

Profile shape (schematic, not to scale)
R 3" thread dimensions
Female Thread DiameterRp 3"
Pipe Minor Diameter (mm)80
Pipe Major Diameter (mm)87.884
Tapping Drill Size (mm)84.926
TPI11
Pitch (mm)2.309
Flank angle55°
Taper1:16

Common questions

What size drill do I use to tap R 3"?

Use a 84.926 drill. This is the standard tap drill for R 3"; for hard materials or deep threads a slightly larger drill reduces tapping torque.

What is the pitch of R 3"?

The pitch of R 3" is 2.309, meaning the thread advances that distance in one full turn.

Where can I find other BSPT Tapered Pipe Thread (R / Rp / Rc) sizes?

The full BSPT Tapered Pipe Thread (R / Rp / Rc) 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.

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