Whitworth & British
Whitworth Fine Thread, Special
British threads based on Whitworth's 55° profile with rounded crests and roots, still found on older machinery, pipe fittings and model engineering.
- Standard
- DIN 30284 / DIN LON 293
- Flank angle
- 55°
- Sizes listed
- 5
- Range
- W 14 x 1/12" DIN 30284 – W 18 x 1/11" DIN 30284
| Thread Size | Tapping Drill Size mm | Core Area cm² | TPI | Pitch mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W 14 x 1/12" DIN 30284 | 11.290 | 1.00 | 12 | 2.117 |
| W 15 x 1/12" DIN 30284 | 12.290 | 1.18 | 12 | 2.117 |
| W 17 x 1/11" DIN 30284 | 14.042 | 1.54 | 11 | 2.309 |
| W 18 x 1/11" DIN 30284 | 15.042 | 1.77 | 11 | 2.309 |
| Thread Size | Tapping Drill Size mm | Core Area cm² | Pitch mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sg 56 x 3.75 LON 293 | 52.50 | 21.64 | 3.75 |
Reference values only. Verify against the current edition of the governing standard before use in production drawings or manufacturing. Provided by Micro Components as a free engineering resource.