BS 746:2014

BSI Standards Publication

Specification for gas meter

unions and adaptors
BS 746:2014 BRITISH STANDARD

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© The British Standards Institution 2014
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2014
ISBN 978 0 580 74892 9
ICS 21.060.01
The following BSI references relate to the work on this document:
Committee reference GSE/25
Draft for comment 12/30243876 DC

Publication history
First published December 1937
Second edition February 1958
Third edition January 1967
Fourth edition April 1987
Fifth edition May 2005
Sixth (present) edition November 2014

Amendments issued since publication

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Contents
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 2
4 Materials 2
5 Dimensions 5
6 Machined surfaces 5
7 Screw threads 5
8 Strength of nuts and female adaptor ends 5
9 Finish 6
10 Marking 6
Bibliography 15
List of figures
Figure 1 – Basic Whitworth form 5
List of tables
Table 1 – Initial and release torques 3
Table 2 – Torque for strength test 6
Table 3 – Boss dimensions 7
Table 4 – Nut dimensions 8
Table 5 – Liner dimensions 9
Table 6 – Reducing adaptor dimensions 10
Table 7 – Increasing adaptor dimensions 11
Table 8 – Union washer dimensions 12
Table 9 – Adaptor washer dimensions 12
Table 10 – Sealing disc dimensions 13
Table 11 – External thread dimensions 14
Table 12 – Internal thread dimensions 14

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to ii,
pages 1 to 16, an inside back cover and a back cover.

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Foreword
Publishing information
This British Standard is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence from
The British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 30 November 2014. It
was prepared by Technical Committee GSE/25, Gas meters. A list of organizations
represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Supersession
BS 746:2014 supersedes BS 746:2005+A1:2009, which is withdrawn.

Relationship with other publications

This standard specifies fittings to be used in conjunction with gas meters such as
those specified by BS EN 1359 and BS EN 14236.

Information about this document

This is a full revision of the standard, and introduces the following principal
changes.
• Dimensional changes have been made to ensure that the flat parts of the
nuts engage directly on the flat parts of the liners such that even pressure is
applied to the surfaces of the washers.
• The properties of the sealing washer have been redefined.
• Additional tests for fittings and washer performance have been added.
• Hexagonal nuts are now permitted as an alternative to octagonal nuts.
This document may be used in the procurement of fittings.

Presentational conventions
The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its
requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is
“shall”.
Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in
smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal
obligations.

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1 Scope
This British Standard specifies requirements and test methods for unions and
adaptors for the installation of low pressure gas meters. It is applicable to
unions and adaptors for gas meters for use with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases at
temperatures between –20 °C and +60 °C, up to a maximum operating pressure
of 75 mbar 1) and a maximum incidental pressure of 200 mbar. The gas tightness
of the gas meter unions and adaptors is also specified.
NOTE The tests specified in this standard are type tests, except for that specified
in 4.2.3.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of
this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
BS 1936-1, Undercuts and runouts for screw threads – Part 1: Inch screw threads
BS 7371-6, Coatings on metal fasteners – Part 6: Specification for hot dipped
galvanized coatings
BS EN 549, Specification for rubber materials for gas appliances and gas
equipment
BS EN 1562, Founding – Malleable cast irons
BS EN 1652, Copper and copper alloys – Plate, sheet, strip and circles for general
purposes
BS EN 1976, Copper and copper alloys – Cast unwrought copper products
BS EN 1982, Copper and copper alloys – Ingots and castings
BS EN 10088-3:2005, Stainless steels – Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for
semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of
corrosion resisting steels for general purposes
BS EN 10242, Threaded pipe fittings in malleable cast iron
BS EN 12164, Copper and copper alloys – Rod for free machining purposes
BS EN 12165, Copper and copper alloys – Wrought and unwrought forging stock
BS EN 12167, Copper and copper alloys – Profiles and rectangular bar for
general purposes
BS EN 12168, Copper and copper alloys – Hollow rod for free machining
purposes
BS EN 12329:2000, Corrosion protection of metals – Electrodeposited coatings of
zinc with supplementary treatment on iron or steel
BS EN 12420, Copper and copper alloys – Forgings
BS EN ISO 27830, Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Guidelines for
specifying metallic and inorganic coatings
PD 970, Wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes –
Requirements for carbon, carbon manganese and alloy hot worked or cold
finished steels

1)
1 bar = 105 N/m2 = 100 kPa.

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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this British Standard the following terms and definitions
apply.

3.1 adaptor
metal fitting for connecting a nut and liner to a boss of a different size

3.2 apparatus
construction of pipes, fittings, test points, etc., that is leak tight

3.3 boss
part of a fitting with an external screw thread

3.4 adaptor washer

elastomeric seal between a boss and an adaptor

3.5 liner
metal fitting with a flanged end to take union washer

3.6 nut
metal fitting with an internal screw thread

3.7 sealing disc

metal fitting fitted between a boss and a nut, with or without a liner, designed
to close off the gasway

3.8 union
metal fitting comprising a boss and a liner using a washer and nut for gas
tightness

3.9 union washer

elastomeric seal between a boss and a liner

4 Materials
4.1 Metal fittings
Metal fittings shall be made from one of the following materials:
a) brass for hot pressing, grade CW602N or CW617N to BS EN 12165 or
BS EN 12420;
b) brass for casting, grade CC490K, CC491K, CC750S, CC754S or CC760S to
BS EN 1982;
c) brass rod, grade CW602N, CW614N or CW617N to BS EN 12164, BS EN 12167
or BS EN 12168;
d) brass sheet and strip, grade CW508L to BS EN 1652;
e) copper, grade CR004A to BS EN 1976;
f) malleable cast iron to BS EN 1562;
g) carbon steel of any grade, with a content not exceeding 0.01% for lead,
0.06% for sulfur and 0.06% for phosphorous and which is suitable for
welding, and forming or machining, as appropriate, to PD 970; or
h) austenitic stainless steel to BS EN 10088-3:2005, grades 1.4404 and 1.4541.

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4.2 Elastomeric washers

4.2.1 General
Elastomeric washers shall be tested in accordance with BS EN 549. When
tested in accordance with BS EN 549, the material from which elastomeric
washers are made shall:
a) be of a hardness 91±3 IRHD 2);
b) otherwise conform to BS EN 549, grade H3, A2.

4.2.2 Leak rate at low pressure

4.2.2.1 Leak rate

Each size of washer (see Table 8 and Table 9) shall be tested separately in
accordance with 4.2.2.2. When tested in accordance with 4.2.2.2, the total
leak rate of the assembly shall not exceed 0.2 L/h and the release torque of
any union nut shall be not less than given in Table 1.

Table 1 Initial and release torques

Nominal size Initial torque Release torque

in
⁄
12 — —
⁄
34 25 8
1 25 14
11⁄4 35 20
11⁄2 45 28
2 100 37

4.2.2.2 Test method

4.2.2.2.1 Select 60 washers and divide these into four groups of 15. Erect four
separate assemblies, each:
a) comprising 15 washers, nuts, liners and bosses, together with suitable
apparatus that includes means of allowing the internal pressure of each
assembly to be changed and measured; and
b) having an internal volume not exceeding 0.035 m3.
Calculate the internal volume of each assembly.

4.2.2.2.2 Allow the apparatus, washers, nuts, liners and bosses to stabilize at
(20 ±3) °C for a period of 1 h. Assemble the washers, nuts, liners and bosses and
tighten each nut to the applicable torque given in Table 1.

2)
International Rubber Hardness Degrees

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4.2.2.2.3 Subject each assembly to the following environmental conditions, as

applicable.
Assembly 1
Leave at room temperature of (20 ±3) °C for a period of not less than 4 h.
Assembly 2
Leave at room temperature of (20 ±3) °C for a period of 1 h, then place the
assembly in an environmental chamber at a temperature of (–20 ±3) °C and
leave for a period of not less than 4 h. Remove the assembly from the
environmental chamber and leave the assembly at room temperature for a
period of 2 h.
Assembly 3
Leave at room temperature of (20 ±3) °C for a period of 1 h, then place the
assembly in an environmental chamber at a temperature of (60 ±3) °C and leave
for a period of not less than 4 h. Remove the assembly from the environmental
chamber and leave the assembly at room temperature of (20 ±3) °C for a period
of 2 h.
Assembly 4
Leave at room temperature of (20 ±3) °C for a period of 1 h then place the
assembly in an environmental chamber at a temperature of (–20 ±3) °C and
leave for a period of not less than 4 h. Increase the temperature within the
chamber to (60 ±3) °C, and once a temperature of (60 ±3) °C is reached maintain
the temperature for a period of not less than 4 h. Remove the assembly from
the environmental chamber; leave the assembly at room temperature of
(20 ±3) °C for a period of 2 h.
NOTE If any of the groups are split into subgroups, due for example to the
environmental chamber being unable to accommodate 15 samples, it is necessary to
be able to show that the test conditions were the same for each subgroup.

4.2.2.2.4 After each assembly has undergone the environmental conditioning

specified in 4.2.2.2.3, set the pressure in the assembly to 75 mbar. Isolate the
pressure supply, then observe a 1 min temperature stabilization. Take the
pressure (P1) within the assembly and observe a test period of 2 min. Following
this, take a second pressure reading (P2). Calculate the rate of leakage during
the test period using the total volume of the assembly under test and the two
pressures P1 and P2. The gauge used shall be a digital pressure gauge with a
resolution of 2 dcp.
NOTE 1 When undertaking the gas tightness test, care has to be taken not to affect
the gas tightness of the assembly, e.g. avoid tightening against it or otherwise
clamping the joint.
NOTE 2 It is not necessary to test all groups simultaneously, only that 60 samples be
tested in four groups.

4.2.3 One-off test for complete assembly with new washers

4.2.3.1 Each size of washer (see Table 8 and Table 9) shall be subjected
separately, as part of a complete assembly, to the gas tightness test in 4.2.3.2.
When tested in accordance with 4.2.3.2, no air bubbles shall be released from
the assembly.

4.2.3.2 Select five new washers of each size and assemble the washers, nuts,
liners and bosses. Tighten each nut to the applicable torque given in Table 1.
Pressurize the assembly to 350 mbar and seal off the ends. Immerse the
assembly in a water bath which is at ambient temperature and with a depth not
exceeding 300 mm. Observe for a period of 30 s after any external trapped air
has been dispersed.

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5 Dimensions
5.1 General
Fittings shall conform to the appropriate dimensions specified in Table 3 to
Table 10, as applicable.
NOTE Reference numbers have been added to Table 4 and Table 6 to Table 10 to
assist the ordering and purchase of fittings.

5.2 Undercuts
The thread undercuts shall be Grade 1, Form A, Width 2p in accordance with
BS 1936-1, except that undercut radius shall be ≤0.5 mm.

6 Machined surfaces
The machined surface of a fitting shall have:
a) a concentricity tolerance on all threads and diameters of Ø 0.4 mm; and
b) a surface roughness of not more than 1.6 µm on the sealing faces.

7 Screw threads
Screw threads shall conform to the dimensions given in Table 11 and Table 12,
and shall be of basic Whitworth form as illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 1 Basic Whitworth form

Key
P Pitch
H 0.960491 P
r 0.137329 P
NOTE The Whitworth form of threads is one in which the angle between the flanks,
measured in the axial plane, is 55°; one-sixth of the sharp triangle is truncated at top
and bottom, the threads being rounded equally at crests and roots.

8 Strength of nuts and female adaptor ends

8.1 Nuts and adaptors shall be tested in accordance with 8.2. When tested in
accordance with 8.2, nuts and the female ends of adaptors shall not fracture.

8.2 Screw a nut fitted with a liner or adaptor, but without the washer, onto a
suitable boss component and tighten to the appropriate torque given in Table 2.

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Table 2 Torque for strength test

Nominal size Torque

in N·m
1⁄2 125
3⁄4 150
1 150
11⁄4 175
11⁄2 200
2 200

9 Finish
Metal fittings shall be clean and free from scale.
Metal components, excluding meter bosses, conforming to 4.1f) and 4.1g) shall
be protected from corrosion in accordance with a) and b), as applicable. The
protective finish shall be such as to not affect the dimensional conformity of
threads in Table 11 and Table 12 or the efficacy of sealing surfaces (as specified
in Clause 10).
a) Where a hot dipped zinc corrosion protection coating is applied to
malleable cast iron conforming to 4.1f), this shall conform to BS EN 10242 or
BS 7371-6.
b) Where an electroplated zinc and chromate passivated corrosion protection
coating is applied to carbon steel conforming to 4.1g), the coating
designation shall conform to BS EN 12329 and, as a minimum, be suitable
for service condition 3, as defined in BS EN ISO 27830, or as agreed with the
purchaser. The chromate conversion coating shall be trivalent, rather than
hexavalent, and conform to the corrosion resistance test requirements for
the corresponding chromate conversion code in BS EN 12329:2000, Table 2.
NOTE Requirements for the corrosion protection of meter bosses are given in
gas meter standards, e.g. BS EN 1359 and BS EN 14236.

10 Marking
The nut, union, liner, boss and adaptor shall be marked with the following
information.
a) The name, trade mark or other means of identification of the manufacturer.
b) The product reference and, where applicable, the batch of products to
which it belongs.
c) The number and date of this British Standard, i.e. BS 746:2014 3).
The washer shall be marked on either its internal or external surface, but not on
the sealing surfaces, such that the washers’ sealing properties are not affected.
The marking shall be a permanent feature of the washer. The marking shall be
obvious and be not less than 6 mm in width.
NOTE The marking is intended to distinguish washers conforming to BS 746:2014
from those made to earlier editions.

3)
Marking BS 746:2014 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturer’s
declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or on behalf of the manufacturer that the
product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely
the claimant’s responsibility. Such a declaration is not to be confused with third-party
certification of conformity.

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Table 3 Boss dimensions

Key
1 ø D undercut
2 45° chamfer to remove threat start
3 Thread to Table 11
Nominal A B C D E F G Wall
size thickness

in mm mm mm max. min. mm min. min. min.

±0.2 ±0.4 ±0.4 mm mm ±0.3 mm mm mm
⁄
12
17.9 10.5 3 22.8 22.5 20.3 5 12.0 2.1
⁄
34 21.4 12.5 4 26.1 25.8 23.7 5 17.5 2.1
1 27.0 14.5 5 33.5 33.1 30.2 5 22.0 2.8
11⁄4 36.5 16.5 5 42.8 42.4 39.6 6 30.0 2.8
11⁄2 45.5 20.5 5 53.6 53.2 49.6 8 38.0 3.7
2 58.8 21.5 5 73.0 72.4 65.9 8 51.0 6.7

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Table 4 Nut dimensions

Key
1 45° chamfer to depth of thread
2 ø F undercut
3 B AF Hexagon/Octagon
4 Maximum chamfer 0.8 × 45°
Ref. Nominal A B C D E F G
no. size R
mm mm mm mm Nominal max. min.
in mm
+0.3 0 +0.5 ±0.4 mm mm mm
+0.15
0 –0.5 0 ±0.4
0
101 ⁄
12 19.6 30.5 2.3 14 3 25.4 25.1 —
102 ⁄
34 22.1 35.5 3.0 16 4 29.6 29.3 0.25
103 1 27.4 42.5 3.2 18 5 37.4 37.0 1.25
104 11⁄4 36.6 52.0 3.7 21 5 46.7 46.3 1.25
105 11⁄2 46.4 65.5 3.7 25 5 57.6 57.2 1.25
106 2 61.9 85.5 4.5 28 5 77.2 76.6 1.25

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Table 5 Liner dimensions

Nominal A B C D E A) F G H
size mm mm mm mm min. mm min. max. R
in ±0.4 0 0 0 mm ±0.4 mm mm max.
–0.3 –0.3 –0.2 mm
⁄
12 12 22.6 19.1 17.0 13 5 2.0 3.0 0.25
⁄
34 17.5 25.9 21.6 20.5 15 5 2.0 3.5 0.5
1 22 33.3 26.9 26.1 17 5 2.0 4.0 1.5
11⁄4 30 42.6 36.1 35.6 20 6 2.5 4.5 1.5
11⁄2 38 53.6 45.9 44.6 23 8 2.5 5.0 1.5
2 51 71.6 60.3 57.9 24 8 4.5 5.5 1.5
A)
The maximum diameter C should be maintained for a minimum length E to enable the nut to be withdrawn to
expose fully the washer.

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Table 6 Reducing adaptor dimensions

•
Key
1 45° chamfer to depth of thread
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2 F AF Hexagon/Octagon
3 ø K undercut
4 ø D undercut
5 Chamfer 0.8 × 45°
6 Groove as Table 3

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Ref Nominal
A B C D E F G H J K
no. size
Internal × mm min. Nominal max. min. mm max. min. mm mm Nominal mm
External ±0.4 mm mm mm mm ±0.3 mm mm +0.5 ±0.4 mm +0.5
in 0 0 ±0.4 0
34
⁄ × 1⁄2 17.9 10 3 22.9 22.6 20.3 35.3 34.8 3.0 13 4 29.3
241
1× ⁄ 12 17.9 10 3 22.9 22.6 20.3 42.5 41.8 3.2 16 5 37.0
242
243 1 × 3⁄4 21.4 12 4 26.0 25.8 23.7 42.5 41.8 3.2 16 5 37.0
14
1⁄ × ⁄ 34 21.4 12 4 26.0 25.8 23.7 52.0 51.5 3.7 18 5 46.3
244
245 11⁄4 × 1 27.0 14 5 33.5 33.1 30.2 52.0 51.5 3.7 18 5 46.3
12
1⁄ ×1⁄ 14 36.5 16 5 42.8 42.4 39.6 65.5 65.0 3.7 21 5 57.2
246
247 2 × 3⁄4 21.4 12 4 26.0 25.8 23.7 85.8 84.7 4.5 24 5 76.7
248 2×1 27.0 14 5 33.5 33.1 30.2 85.8 84.7 4.5 24 5 76.7
249 2 × 11⁄4 36.5 16 5 42.8 42.4 39.6 85.8 84.7 4.5 24 5 76.7
2×1⁄ 12 45.5 20 5 53.6 53.2 49.6 85.8 84.7 4.5 24 5 76.7
250
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 Table 7 Increasing adaptor dimensions

Key
1 45° chamfer to remove thread start
2 Groove as Table 3
3 H AF Hexagon/Octagon
4 ø D undercut
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5 ø M undercut
6 45° chamfer to depth of thread
7 Chamfer 0.8 × 45°

Ref. Nominal A B C D E F G H J K L M
no. size
Internal × mm min. Nominal mm mm mm mm max. min. mm mm Nominal max. min.
External ±0.2 mm mm 0 ±0.3 ±0.4 ±0.4 mm mm ±0.4 ±0.5 mm mm mm
in ±0.4 –0.5 ±0.4

251 1⁄2 × 3⁄4 21.4 12 4 26.0 23.8 8.7 17.9 30.1 29.6 10.0 13 3 25.4 25.1
252 1⁄2 × 1 27.0 14 5 33.5 30.2 10.3 17.9 30.1 29.6 10.0 10 3 25.4 25.1
253 3⁄4 × 1 27.0 14 5 33.5 30.2 9.5 22.0 38.0 37.5 11.0 11 4 29.6 29.3
254 3⁄4 × 11⁄4 36.5 16 5 42.8 39.6 9.5 22.0 47.0 46.5 11.0 11 4 29.6 29.3
255 1 × 11⁄4 36.5 16 5 42.8 39.6 9.5 27.0 47.0 46.5 13.5 11 5 37.4 37.0
256 1 × 11⁄2 45.5 20 5 53.6 49.5 13.5 27.0 60.4 59.5 13.5 13 5 37.4 37.0
257 11⁄4 × 11⁄2 45.5 20 5 53.6 49.5 13.5 37.0 60.4 59.5 15.0 13 5 46.6 46.2

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Table 8 Union washer dimensions

Nominal
A B C
Ref size
no. mm mm mm
in
±0.4 ±0.3 ±0.2
331 ⁄
12 22.6 16.5 2.4
332 ⁄
34 25.8 20.0 2.4
333 1 32.3 25.6 2.4
334 11⁄4 42.5 35.1 2.4
335 11⁄2 53.6 44.1 2.4
336 2 71.4 57.4 3.2

Table 9 Adaptor washer dimensions

Nominal
A B C
Ref. size
no. mm mm mm
in
±0.5 ±0.5 ±0.2
340 ⁄
12 25.0 17.9 2.4
341 ⁄
34 29.0 21.4 3.2
342 1 36.5 27.0 3.2
343 11⁄4 45.5 36.5 3.2
344 11⁄2 56.5 45.5 3.2
345 2 76.0 58.8 3.2

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Table 10 Sealing disc dimensions

≥ø C shall be maintained for a length of ≥E. (From top of flange to centreline of bend radius.)
Minimum wall thickness shall be 0.3 mm.
Ref. no. Nominal
A B C D E
Size
mm max. min. max. min.
in
0 mm mm mm mm
–0.3
841 1⁄2 22.6 17.75 17.05 6.5 5.5
842 3⁄4 25.9 21.25 20.55 6.5 5.5
843 1 33.3 26.85 26.15 6.5 5.5
844 11⁄4 42.6 36.35 35.65 7.5 6.5
845 1 ⁄2
1 53.6 45.35 44.65 9.5 8.5
846 2 71.6 58.65 57.95 9.5 8.5

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Table 11 External thread dimensions

Nominal Threads Pitch Major diameter Effective diameter Minor diameter
size per inch max. min. max. min. max. min.
in mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
⁄
12 18 1.411 25.045 24.770 24.140 23.925 23.235 22.895
3⁄4 12 2.117 29.235 28.925 27.880 27.640 26.520 26.135
1 11 2.309 36.905 36.565 35.425 35.170 33.950 33.535
11⁄4 11 2.309 46.230 45.890 44.750 44.495 43.270 42.855
11⁄2 11 2.309 57.150 56.795 55.670 55.400 54.195 53.765
2 11 2.309 76.580 76.215 75.100 74.820 73.625 73.185

Table 12 Internal thread dimensions

Nominal Threads Pitch Major Effective diameter Minor diameter
size per inch diameter
min. max. min. max. min.
in mm mm mm mm mm mm
1⁄2 18 1.411 25.095 24.405 24.190 23.780 23.285
3⁄4 12 2.117 29.335 28.220 27.980 27.225 26.625
1 11 2.309 37.010 35.785 35.530 34.735 34.050
11⁄4 11 2.309 46.330 45.105 44.850 44.060 43.375
11⁄2 11 2.309 57.300 56.095 55.825 55.030 54.345
2 11 2.309 76.735 75.535 75.255 74.460 73.775
NOTE The fittings to which the above screw threads are applied are thin walled and of relatively large
diameter. This table includes an allowance for possible distortion.

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Bibliography
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the
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BS EN 14236, Ultrasonic domestic gas meters

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[6] NORTHERN IRELAND. The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000.
London: The Stationery Office.

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