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Unread 03-14-2005, 09:30 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by MaxxxRacer
Hey guys I was wondering if any of you knew the inner diameter of the threads for 1/4 and 3/8npt fittings. I have a flow meter here and i cant tell which it is. the pamphlet that comes with it says its either one of these to but i cant discern which one it is. the ID of the threads on the holes are .44-.45 inches.
If the ID of the threaded holes is ~.44" (tapered):
The OD of 1/4 NPT pipe is 0.54"
The ID of 1/4" NPT SCH 10 pipe is 0.410"
The ID of 1/4" NPT SCH 40 pipe is 0.364"
The ID of 1/4" NPT SCH 80 pipe is 0.302"

-->the threaded hole has to be 1/4" NPT if you know it is some size NPT...
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