Socket Weld and Threaded Fittings

Section 7

Socket Weld and Threaded

Fittings
This Section contains dimension and tolerance information
extracted from American and British specifications applicable
to socket weld and threaded fittings.

Subsections and topics Page

High Pressure Fittings - General 7-2
Pressure/Temperature Ratings - BS 3799 7-4
Socket Weld Fittings - ANSI/ASME B16.11/BS 3799 7-6
Threaded Fittings - ANSI/ASME B16.11/BS 3799 7-11
Plugs and Bushings - ANSI B16.11/BS 3799 7-13
Hexagonal and Round Nipples - BS 3799 7-14
Welding Bosses - BS 3799 7-15
Threaded Unions - BS 3799 7-16
Swage Nipples - BS 3799 7-18

Outlets 7-19 to 7-25

Low Pressure Threaded Fittings - General 7-26

Equal Elbows, Tees and Crosses - BS 1740 7-27
Sockets - BS 1740 7-31
Caps and Plugs - BS 1740 7-33
Hexagonal Bushes and Nipples - BS 1740 7-34

ASME/ANSI and BS Specifications Page

covered in this Section
ANSI/ASME B16.11-1991 - Forged Fittings,
Socket-welding and Threaded 7-2

BS 3799:1974 - Steel Pipe Fittings, Screwed and

Socket-welding for the Petroleum Industry 7-2

BS 1740:Part 1:1971 Wrought Steel Pipe Fittings

(screwed BSP thread) 7-26

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High Pressure Fittings - General

This subsection summarises requirements for high pressure (HP) socket weld and
threaded fittings as defined in ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991 and BS 3799:1974. Dimensions
are reproduced in pages 7-6 to 7-25, including coverage of Outlet fittings that are also
used in high pressure applications.

Specifications
The specifications applicable to high pressure socket weld and threaded fittings are as follows:

❍ ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991 - Forged fittings,
socket-welding and threaded.
❍ BS 3799:1974 - Steel pipe fittings, screwed and
socket-welding for the petroleum industry. This
specification is substantially the same as B16.11.
A summary of the fittings, sizes and pressure
ratings (class designations) covered by B16.11
and BS 3799 is provided in the tables below. The
first table also shows the pipe weights defined as
compatible with the various classes of fitting.

Class designations in B16.11-1991 and BS 3799:1974

Pipe defined as normally used with the fittings2
Class Designation1
B16.11-1991 BS 3799:1974
(lb)
Socket Weld Threaded Socket Weld Threaded
2000 - Schedule 80/XS - -
30003 Schedule 80/XS Schedule 160 Schedule 803 Schedule 80
6000 Schedule 160 XXS Schedule 1604 XXS
9000 XXS - - -
Notes
1 Class designations correspond to the maximum cold working pressure of fittings in pounds force per square inch.
2 The wall thicknesses quoted are not restrictive but do correlate for calculation of pressure ratings. Thicker or thinner pipe
may be used, but when thinner pipe is used its strength should govern the pressure rating.
3 Bore dimensions for Class 3000 lb socket welding fittings correspond to Schedule 40 pipe.
4 Bore dimensions for Class 6000 lb socket welding fittings correspond to Schedule 160 pipe.

Summary of coverage provided by B16.11-1991 and BS 3799:1974

B16.11-1991 BS 3799:1974
Socket Weld Threaded Socket Weld Threaded
Types of fittings
3000 lb

6000 lb

9000 lb

2000 lb

3000 lb

6000 lb

3000 lb

6000 lb

3000 lb

6000 lb

Elbows, 90° and 45° ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Crosses ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Tees ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Couplings and half couplings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Caps ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Square, hexagonal and round plugs1 ✔ ✔
1 ✔ ✔
Hexagonal head bushings
Flush bushings1 ✔
Hexagonal and round nipples ✔ ✔
Unions ✔ ✔
Welding bosses ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Swage nipples2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Notes
1 Plugs and bushes are not designated by Class and may be used for ratings up to Class 6000 lb.
2 Swage nipples may be ordered in any combination of end preparation.

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High Pressure Fittings - General

Dimensions and Tolerances

❍ Dimensions. See pages 7-6 to 7-25 for HP fitting ❍ Tolerances specified in ASME/ANSI B16.11 are
dimensions. included in the dimension tables. BS 3799
❍ Size Designations for Reducing Fittings. tolerances are substantially the same. Additional
tolerances are as follows:
2 3
Fitting bore and socket bore tolerances
1 3 1 2
NPS Tolerance
Concentricity of
4 bores All ±0.8 mm
1x2x3 1x2x3x4
where 1 is the where 1 and 3 are 0.06 in
largest nominal size the larger nominal sizes Alignment of axes All per 1 ft, or
1 in 200

Manufacture
❍ ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991. ASME/ANSI stainless
steel socket weld or threaded fittings are most
commonly manufactured from material
conforming to ASTM A182 (see page 4-6).
❍ BS 3799:1974. Manufacturing requirements are
substantially the same as for B16.11. Stainless
steel grades specified are as indicated in the
pressure/temperature ratings table on page 7-4.
❍ Marking should include (in priority order):
- Manufacturers name or trademark
- Material identification (in accordance with A 182,
- Class or pressure ratings (e.g. 3000 lb)
- Size
Markings may be omitted (least priority first from
above list) if fitting size or shape imposes limits.
❍ Outlets. Socket weld and threaded outlets
comply with B16.11 requirements, although
B16.11 does not specifically cover outlets.

Pressure Ratings
❍ General. The Class designation (e.g. 3000 lb) of
the high pressure fittings indicates the maximum
cold working pressure.
❍ ASME/ANSI B16.11 Fittings. ASME/ANSI
B16.11 specifies the allowable pressure/
temperature rating to be that of seamless pipe of
the equivalent material and wall thickness.
❍ BS 3799 Fittings. BS 3799 includes a table of
pressure/temperature rating. This is reproduced
on page 7-4.
❍ Outlets. These fittings conform to the pressure
requirements of ASME/ANSI B16.11.

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Pressure/Temperature Ratings - BS 3799
This subsection covers the pressure ratings for high pressure stainless steel socket weld and threaded fittings covered in BS 3799.
See page 7-3 for ANSI/ASME B16.11 pressure rating requirements.

Pressure/temperature ratings from BS 3799:1974

Stainless Steel Grades and Classes (lb)
WP304 WP304H WP304L WP321 WP321H WP347 WP347H WP316 WP316H WP316L WP317 WP309 WP310
Temp

3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb

°C Pressure Rating, max, Bar

-100/-50 177 354 - - 147 295 207 414 - - 207 414 - - 207 414 - - 147 295 207 414 207 414 207 414
-50/-30 177 354 - - 147 295 207 414 - - 207 414 - - 207 414 - - 147 295 207 414 207 414 207 414
-30/+40 177 354 177 345 147 295 207 414 207 414 207 414 207 414 207 414 207 414 147 295 207 414 207 414 207 414
50 172 345 172 345 147 294 206 411 206 411 206 411 206 411 206 411 206 411 147 295 206 411 206 411 206 411
75 165 330 165 330 146 292 203 406 203 406 203 406 203 406 203 406 203 406 147 295 203 406 203 406 203 406
100 155 311 155 311 142 285 200 401 200 401 200 401 200 401 200 401 200 401 147 294 200 401 200 401 200 401
125 148 297 148 297 133 266 198 396 198 396 198 396 198 396 198 396 198 396 142 284 198 396 198 396 198 396
Socket Weld and Threaded Fittings

150 142 284 142 284 123 247 196 392 196 392 196 392 196 392 196 392 196 392 137 274 196 392 196 392 196 392
175 136 272 136 272 114 229 194 388 194 388 194 388 194 388 194 388 194 388 126 252 194 388 194 388 194 388
200 130 260 130 260 105 211 192 384 192 384 192 384 192 384 192 384 192 384 115 230 192 384 192 384 192 384
225 125 250 125 250 99.5 199 188 377 188 377 188 377 188 377 188 377 188 377 110 220 188 377 188 377 188 377
250 120 240 120 240 94 188 183 366 183 366 183 366 183 366 183 366 183 366 106 212 183 366 183 366 183 366
275 116 231 115 231 90 180 174 349 174 349 174 349 174 349 174 349 174 349 102 204 174 349 174 349 174 349
300 112 224 112 224 87.5 175 165 331 165 331 165 331 165 331 165 331 165 331 98.5 197 165 331 165 331 165 331
325 108 217 108 217 85 170 155 311 155 311 155 311 155 311 155 311 155 311 95 190 155 311 155 311 155 311
350 105 210 105 210 82.5 165 147 294 147 294 147 294 147 294 147 294 147 294 92 184 147 294 146 293 146 293
375 101 203 101 203 80.5 161 141 282 141 282 141 282 141 282 141 282 141 282 89 178 141 282 140 280 140 280
400 98 196 98 196 78.5 157 135 270 135 270 135 270 135 270 135 270 135 270 86 172 135 270 133 267 133 267
425 95 190 95 190 76.5 153 129 258 129 258 129 258 129 258 129 258 129 258 83.5 167 129 258 127 254 127 254
450 92 184 92 184 - - 123 246 123 246 123 246 123 246 123 246 123 246 81 162 123 246 120 240 120 240
475 89.5 179 89.5 179 - - 117 234 117 234 117 234 117 234 117 234 117 234 - - 117 234 113 227 113 227
500 88 176 88 176 - - 111 223 111 223 111 223 111 223 111 223 111 223 - - 111 223 107 214 107 214
525 87 174 87 174 - - 105 211 105 211 105 211 105 211 105 211 105 211 - - 105 211 98 196 100 201

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Pressure/temperature ratings from BS 3799:1974 (Continued)
Stainless Steel Grades and Classes (lb)
WP304 WP304H WP304L WP321 WP321H WP347 WP347H WP316 WP316H WP316L WP317 WP309 WP310
Temp

3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb
3000 lb
6000 lb

°C Pressure Rating, max, Bar

550 85.5 171 85.5 171 - - 99.5 199 99.5 199 99.5 199 99.5 199 99.5 199 99.5 199 - - 99.5 199 85.5 171 93.5 187
575 80.5 161 80.5 161 - - 94 188 94 188 94 188 94 188 94 188 94 188 - - 94 188 73 146 87.5 175
600 69.5 139 69.5 139 - - 88 176 88 176 88 176 88 176 89 178 89 178 - - 89 178 60 120 80.5 161
625 55 110 55 110 - - 71 142 71 142 71 142 71 142 79 158 79 158 - - 79 158 47.5 95 69.5 139
650 43.8 87.7 43.8 87.7 - - 48.7 97.4 48.7 97.4 48.7 97.4 48.7 97.4 66.5 133 66.5 133 - - 66.5 133 37 74 58.5 117
675 32.9 65.8 32.9 65.8 - - 33.8 67.6 33.8 67.6 33.8 67.6 33.8 67.6 53 106 53 106 - - 53 106 28.9 57.8 47.6 95.2
700 25.2 50.5 25.2 50.5 - - 23.3 46.6 23.3 46.6 23.3 46.6 23.3 46.6 41.3 82.7 41.3 82.7 - - 41.3 82.7 23.7 47.5 36.3 72.6
725 19.3 38.7 19.3 38.7 - - 16.6 33.2 16.6 33.2 16.6 33.2 16.6 33.2 29.8 59.6 29.8 59.6 - - 29.8 59.6 18.9 37.9 26 52
750 15.1 30.2 15.1 30.2 - - 12.8 25.7 12.8 25.7 12.8 25.7 12.8 25.7 22 44.1 22 44.1 - - 22 44.1 14.5 29 18.3 36.7
775 11.7 23.5 11.7 23.5 - - 10.2 20.5 10.2 20.5 10.2 20.5 10.2 20.5 17 34 17 34 - - 17 34 11.2 22.4 13.1 26.2
800 8.7 17.5 8.7 17.5 - - 8.2 16.4 8.2 16.4 8.2 16.4 8.2 16.4 12.5 25.1 12.5 25.1 - - 12.5 25.1 9.3 18.6 9.3 18.6
Notes
- The pressure ratings assume stainless steel forging material manufactured as follows (ASTM A 182 equivalents are approximate):
WP304 = BS 1503 304S40 = A 182 F304
WP304L = BS 1503 304S30 = A 182 F304L
WP321 = BS 1503 321S40 = A 182 F321
WP316 = BS 1503 316S40 or S41 = A 182 F316
WP316L = BS 1503 316S30 or S31 = A 182 F316L
- The pressure ratings assume stainless steel pipe manufactured as follows (ASTM A 312 equivalents are approximate):
WP304 = BS 3605 304S18 = A 312 TP304
WP304L = BS 3605 304S14 = A 312 TP304L
WP321 = BS 3605 321S18 = A 312 TP321
WP316 = BS 3605 316S18 = A 312 TP316
WP316L = BS 3605 316S14 = A 312 TP316L
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3000 lb Socket Weld Fittings -

ANSI B16.11/BS 3799

Dimensions and tolerances (based on ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991 and BS 3799:1974)

Centre to Bottom of
Socket Socket Socket Depth
max/ave/min

Bore Diameter Body

90° Elbows, Bore Wall of
45° Diameter of Fittings Thickness Wall Socket
NPS Tees, & Elbows
Crosses
$ $ % ' & * -
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
max +0.03 12 +0.03 9 0.440 11.15 0.299 7.6 - - - - - -
1/8 ave 0.44 - 0.31 - - - - - 0.125 3.20 - - - -
min -0.03 10 -0.03 7 0.420 10.65 0.239 6.1 0.125 3.20 0.095 2.40 0.38 10
max +0.03 12 +0.03 9 0.575 14.60 0.394 10.0 - - - - - -
1/4 ave 0.44 - 0.31 - - - - - 0.149 3.80 - - - -
min -0.03 10 -0.03 7 0.555 14.10 0.334 8.5 0.130 3.30 0.119 3.00 0.38 10
max +0.06 15 +0.06 9 0.710 18.05 0.523 13.3 - - - - - -
3/8 ave 0.53 0.31 - - - - - 0.158 4.00 - - - -
min -0.06 12 -0.06 6 0.690 17.55 0.463 11.8 0.138 3.50 0.126 3.20 0.38 10
max +0.06 17 +0.06 13 0.875 22.20 0.652 16.6 - - - - - -
1/2 ave 0.62 0.44 - - - - - 0.184 4.65 - - - -
min -0.06 14 -0.06 10 0.855 21.70 0.592 15.0 0.161 4.10 0.147 3.75 0.38 10
max +0.06 21 +0.06 14 1.085 27.55 0.854 21.7 - - - - - -
3/4 ave 0.75 - 0.50 - - - - - 0.193 4.90 - - - -
min -0.06 18 -0.06 11 1.065 27.05 0.794 20.2 0.168 4.25 0.154 3.90 0.50 13
max +0.08 24 +0.08 16 1.350 34.30 1.079 27.4 - - - - - -
1 ave 0.88 - 0.56 - - - - - 0.224 5.70 - - - -
min -0.08 20 -0.08 12 1.330 33.80 1.019 25.9 0.196 5.00 0.179 4.55 0.50 13
max +0.08 29 +0.08 19 1.695 43.05 1.410 35.8 - - - - - -
11/4 ave 1.06 - 0.69 - - - - - 0.239 6.05 - - - -
min -0.08 25 -0.08 15 1.675 42.55 1.350 34.3 0.208 5.30 0.191 4.85 0.50 13
max +0.08 34 +0.08 23 1.935 49.15 1.640 41.7 - - - - - -
11/2 ave 1.25 - 0.81 - - - - - 0.250 6.35
min -0.08 30 -0.08 19 1.915 48.65 1.580 40.1 0.218 5.55 0.200 5.10 0.50 13
max +0.08 40 +0.08 27 2.426 61.60 2.097 53.5 - - - - - -
2 ave 1.50 - 1.00 - - - - - 0.273 6.95 - - - -
min -0.08 36 -0.08 23 2.406 61.10 2.037 51.7 0.238 6.05 0.218 5.55 0.62 16
max +0.10 44 +0.10 31 2.931 74.45 2.529 64.2 - - - - - -
21 / 2 ave 1.62 - 1.12 - - - - - 0.345 8.75 - - - -
min -0.10 39 -0.10 27 2.906 73.80 2.409 61.2 0.302 7.65 0.276 7.00 0.62 16
max +0.10 60 +0.10 34 3.560 90.40 3.128 79.5 - - - - - -
3 ave 2.25 - 1.25 - - - - - 0.375 9.50 - - - -
min -0.10 55 -0.10 29 3.535 89.30 3.008 46.4 0.327 8.30 0.300 7.60 0.62 16
max +0.10 69 +0.10 44 4.570 116.05 4.086 103.8 - - - - - -
4 ave 2.62 - 1.62 - - - - - 0.421 10.70 - - - -
min -0.10 64 -0.10 39 4.545 115.45 3.966 100.7 0.368 9.35 0.337 8.55 0.75 19
Notes
- Average socket wall thickness C around periphery shall not be less than the listed values. Minimum values are permitted
in localised areas.
- Dimensions B and J are the same for Class 3000, 6000 and 9000 lb fittings.
- Dimensions and tolerances shown are as specified in ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991. These agree substantially with BS
3799:1974. Exceptions are indicated in the following note.
- BS 3799 does not cover NPS 4.

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3000 lb Socket Weld Fittings -

ANSI B16.11/BS 3799

Dimensions and tolerances (based on ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991 and BS 3799:1974)

Socket Socket Depth Laying Lengths Cap End
max/ave/min

Bore Diameter
Bore Wall of Half Wall
Diameter of Fittings Thickness Socket Couplings Thickness
NPS Couplings
% ' & - ( ) .
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
max 0.440 11.15 0.299 7.6 - - - - +0.06 8 +0.03 17 - -
1 ave - - - -
/8 0.125 3.20 - - 0.25 - 0.62 - - 41
min 0.420 10.65 0.239 6.1 0.125 3.20 0.38 10 -0.06 5 -0.03 15 0.19 5.0
max 0.575 14.60 0.394 10.0 - - - - +0.06 8 +0.03 17 - -
1 ave - - - - - -
/4 0.149 3.80 0.25 - 0.62 - - 71
min 0.555 14.10 0.334 8.5 0.130 3.30 0.38 10 -0.06 5 -0.03 15 0.19 5.0
max 0.710 18.05 0.523 13.3 - - - - +0.12 9 +0.06 19 - -
3 ave - - - - - -
/8 0.158 4.00 0.25 - 0.69 - - 71
min 0.690 17.55 0.463 11.8 0.138 3.50 0.38 10 -0.12 3 -0.06 16 0.19 5.0
max 0.875 22.20 0.652 16.6 - - - - +0.12 13 +0.06 24 - -
1 ave - - - - - -
/2 0.184 4.65 0.38 - 0.88 - - 81
min 0.855 21.70 0.592 15.0 0.161 4.10 0.38 10 -0.12 6 -0.06 21 0.25 6.5
max 1.085 27.55 0.854 21.7 - - - - +0.12 13 +0.06 25 - -
3 ave - - - - - -
/4 0.193 4.90 0.38 - 0.94 - - 101
min 1.065 27.05 0.794 20.2 0.168 4.25 0.50 13 -0.12 6 -0.06 22 0.25 6.5
max 1.350 34.30 1.079 27.4 - - - - +0.16 17 +0.08 31 - -
1 ave - - - - 0.224 5.70 - - 0.50 - 1.12 - - 111
min 1.330 33.80 1.019 25.9 0.196 5.00 0.50 13 -0.16 9 -0.08 27 0.38 9.5
max 1.695 43.05 1.410 35.8 - - - - +0.16 17 +0.08 32 - -
11/4 ave - - - - 0.239 6.05 - - 0.50 - 1.19 - - 131
min 1.675 42.55 1.350 34.3 0.208 5.30 0.50 13 -0.16 9 -0.08 28 0.38 9.5
max 1.935 49.15 1.640 41.7 - - - - +0.16 17 +0.08 34 - -
11/2 ave - - - - 0.250 6.35 - - 0.50 - 1.25 - - 141
min 1.915 48.65 1.580 40.1 0.218 5.55 0.50 13 -0.16 9 -0.08 30 0.44 11.0
max 2.426 61.60 2.097 53.5 - - +0.16 23 +0.08 43 - -
2 ave - - - - 0.273 6.95 - - 0.75 - 1.62 - - 181
min 2.406 61.10 2.037 51.7 0.238 6.05 0.62 16 -0.16 15 -0.08 39 0.50 12.5
max 2.931 74.45 2.529 64.2 - - +0.20 24 +0.10 45 - -
21/2 ave - - - - 0.345 8.75 - - 0.75 - 1.69 - - 211
min 2.906 73.80 2.409 61.2 0.302 7.65 0.62 16 -0.20 14 -0.10 40 0.62 16.0
max 3.560 90.40 3.128 79.5 - - - - +0.20 24 +0.10 47 - -
3 ave - - - - 0.375 9.50 - - 0.75 - 1.75 - - 241
min 3.535 89.30 3.008 46.4 0.327 8.30 0.62 16 -0.20 14 -0.10 42 0.75 19.0
max 4.570 116.05 4.086 103.8 - - - - +0.20 24 +0.10 50 - -
4 ave - - - - 0.421 10.70 - - 0.75 - 1.88 - - -
min 4.545 115.45 3.966 100.7 0.368 9.35 0.75 19 -0.20 14 -0.10 45 0.88 22.0
Notes
- Average socket wall thickness C around periphery shall not be less than the listed values. Minimum values are permitted
in localised areas.
- Dimensions B, J, E and F are the same for Class 3000, 6000 and 9000 lb fittings.
- Dimensions and tolerances shown are as specified in ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991. These agree substantially with
BS 3799:1974. Exceptions are indicated in the following notes.
- BS 3799 does not cover NPS 4.
1 These values for K are BS 3799 minimum values, quoted because they differ from the ASME/ANSI B16.11 values.

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6000 lb Socket Weld Fittings -

ANSI B16.11/BS 3799

Dimensions and tolerances (based on ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991 and BS 3799:1974)

Centre to Bottom of
Socket Socket Socket Depth
max/ave/min

Bore Diameter Body

90° Elbows, Bore Wall of
45° Diameter of Fittings Thickness Wall Socket
NPS Tees, &
Crosses Elbows

$ $ % ' & * -
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
max +0.03 12 +0.03 9 0.440 11.15 0.189 4.8 - - - - - -
1/8 ave 0.44 - 0.31 - - - - - 0.156 3.95 - - - -
min -0.03 10 -0.03 7 0.420 10.65 0.126 3.2 0.135 3.45 0.124 3.15 0.38 10
max +0.03 17 +0.03 9 0.575 14.60 0.280 7.1 - - - - - -
1/4 ave 0.53 - 0.31 - - - - - 0.181 4.60 - - - -
min -0.03 13 -0.03 7 0.555 14.10 0.220 5.6 0.158 4.00 0.145 3.70 0.38 10
max +0.06 17 +0.06 13 0.710 18.05 0.389 9.9 - - - - - -
3/8 ave 0.62 - 0.44 - - - - - 0.198 5.05 - - - -
min -0.06 14 -0.06 10 0.690 17.55 0.329 8.4 0.172 4.35 0.158 4.00 0.38 10
max +0.06 21 +0.06 14 0.875 22.20 0.494 12.5 - - - - - -
1/2 ave 0.75 - 0.50 - - - - - 0.235 5.95 - - - -
min -0.06 18 -0.06 11 0.855 21.70 0.434 11.0 0.204 5.20 0.188 4.80 0.38 10
max +0.06 24 +0.06 16 1.085 27.55 0.642 16.3 - - - - - -
3/4 ave 0.88 - 0.56 - - - - - 0.274 6.95 - - - -
min -0.06 21 -0.06 13 1.065 27.05 0.582 14.8 0.238 6.05 0.219 5.55 0.50 13
max +0.08 29 +0.08 19 1.350 34.30 0.845 21.5 - - - - - -
1 ave 1.06 - 0.69 - - - - - 0.312 7.90 - - - -
min -0.08 25 -0.08 15 1.330 33.80 0.785 19.9 0.273 6.95 0.250 6.35 0.50 13
max +0.08 34 +0.08 23 1.695 43.05 1.190 30.2 - - - - - -
11/4 ave 1.25 - 0.81 - - - - - 0.312 7.90 - - - -
min -0.08 30 -0.08 19 1.675 42.55 1.130 28.7 0.273 6.95 0.250 6.35 0.50 13
max +0.08 40 +0.08 27 1.935 49.15 1.368 34.7 - - - - - -
11/2 ave 1.50 - 1.00 - - - 0.315 8.90 - - - -
min -0.08 36 -0.08 23 1.915 48.65 1.308 33.2 0.307 7.80 0.281 7.15 0.50 13
max +0.08 43 +0.08 31 2.426 61.60 1.717 43.6 - - - - - -
2 ave 1.62 - 1.12 - - - - - 0.430 10.90 - - - -
min -0.08 39 -0.08 27 2.406 61.10 1.657 42.1 0.374 9.50 0.344 8.75 0.62 16
max - +2.5 - +2.5 2.931 74.45 - +0.8 - +0.4 - - - -
21 / 2 ave - 571 - 321 - 54.01 - 7.71 - - - -
min - -2.5 - -2.5 2.906 73.80 - -0.8 -0.0 0.276 7.00 0.62 16
max - +2.5 - +2.5 3560 90.40 - +0.8 +0.4 - - - -
3 ave - 641 - 411 - 67.01 - 8.31 - - - -
min - -2.5 - -2.5 3.535 89.30 - -0.8 - -0.0 0.300 7.60 0.62 16
Notes
- Average socket wall thickness C around periphery shall not be less than the listed values. Minimum values are permitted
in localised areas.
- Dimensions B and J are the same for Class 3000, 6000 and 9000 lb fittings.
- Dimensions and tolerances shown are as specified in ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991. These agree substantially with
BS 3799:1974. Exceptions are indicated in the following notes.
- BS 3799 does not cover NPS 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 or 4. BS 3799 dimensions and tolerances are shown in italics.
1 BS 3799 covers elbows, tees and crosses at NPS 21/2 and 3 (not covered by ASME/ANSI B16.11).

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6000 lb Socket Weld Fittings -

ANSI B16.11/BS 3799

Dimensions and tolerances (based on ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991 and BS 3799:1974)

Socket Socket Depth Laying Lengths Cap End
max/ave/min

Bore Diameter
Bore Wall of Half Wall
of Fittings Couplings Couplings
NPS Diameter Thickness Socket Thickness
% ' & - ( ) .
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
max 0.440 11.15 0.189 4.8 - - - - +0.06 8 +0.03 17 - -
1/ 8 ave - - - - 0.156 3.95 - - 0.25 - 0.62 - - -
min 0.420 10.65 0.126 3.2 0.135 3.45 0.38 10 -0.06 5 -0.03 15 0.25 6.5
max 0.575 14.60 0.280 7.1 - - - - +0.06 8 +0.03 17 - -
1/ 4 ave - - - - 0.181 4.60 - - 0.25 - 0.62 - - -
min 0.555 14.10 0.220 5.6 0.158 4.00 0.38 10 -0.06 5 -0.03 15 0.25 6.5
max 0.710 18.05 0.389 9.9 - - - - +0.12 9 +0.06 19 - -
3/ 8 ave - - - - 0.198 5.05 - - 0.25 - 0.69 - - -
min 0.690 17.55 0.329 8.4 0.172 4.35 0.38 10 -0.12 3 -0.06 16 0.25 6.5
max 0.875 22.20 0.494 12.5 - - - - +0.12 13 +0.06 24 - -
1/ 2 ave - - - - 0.235 5.95 - - 0.38 - 0.88 - - 5.21
min 0.855 21.70 0.434 11.0 0.204 5.20 0.38 10 -0.12 6 -0.06 21 0.31 8.0
max 1.085 27.55 0.642 16.3 - - - - +0.12 13 +0.06 25 - -
3/ 4 ave - - - - 0.274 6.95 - - 0.38 - 0.94 - - 131
min 1.065 27.05 0.582 14.8 0.238 6.05 0.50 13 -0.12 6 -0.06 22 0.31 8.0
max 1.350 34.30 0.845 21.5 - - - - +0.16 17 +0.08 31 - -
1 ave - - - - 0.312 7.90 - - 0.50 - 1.12 - - 141
min 1.330 33.80 0.785 19.9 0.273 6.95 0.50 13 -0.16 9 -0.08 27 0.44 11.0
max 1.695 43.05 1.190 30.2 - - - - +0.16 17 +0.08 32 - -
11/4 ave - - - - 0.312 7.90 - - 0.50 - 1.19 - - 181
min 1.675 42.55 1.130 28.7 0.273 6.95 0.50 13 -0.16 9 -0.08 28 0.44 11.0
max 1.935 49.15 1.368 34.7 - - - - +0.16 17 +0.08 34 - -
11/2 ave - - - - 0.315 8.90 - - 0.50 - 1.25 - - 191
min 1.915 48.65 1.308 33.2 0.307 7.80 0.50 13 -0.16 9 -0.08 30 0.50 12.5
max 2.426 61.60 1.717 43.6 - - - - +0.16 23 +0.08 43 - -
2 ave - - - - 0.430 10.90 - - 0.75 - 1.62 - - 241
min 2.406 61.10 1.657 42.1 0.374 9.50 0.62 16 -0.16 15 -0.08 39 0.62 16.0
max 2.931 74.45 - - - +0.4 - - +0.20 24 +0.10 45 - -
21/2 ave - - - - - 10.4 - - 0.75 - 1.69 - - 291
min 2.906 73.80 - - - -0.0 0.62 16 -0.20 14 -0.10 40 0.75 19.0
max 3560 90.40 - - - +0.4 - - +0.20 24 +0.10 47 - -
3 ave - - - - - 12.2 - - 0.75 - 1.75 - - 341
min 3.535 89.30 - - - -0.0 0.62 16 -0.20 14 -0.10 42 0.88 22.0
max 4.570 116.05 - - - - - - - - - - - -
4 ave - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
min 4.545 115.45 - - - - 0.75 19 - - - - 1.12 28.5
Notes
- Average socket wall thickness C around periphery shall not be less than the listed values. Minimum values are permitted
in localised areas. (Dimension C is not specified in ASME/ANSI B16.11 for Class 6000 lb Caps larger than NPS 2.)
- Dimensions B, J, E and F are the same for Class 3000, 6000 and 9000 lb fittings.
- Dimensions and tolerances shown are as specified in ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991. These agree substantially with
BS 3799:1974. Exceptions are indicated in the following notes.
- BS 3799 does not cover NPS 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 or 4. BS 3799 dimensions and tolerances are shown in italics.
1 These values for K are BS 3799 minimum values, quoted because they differ from the ASME/ANSI B16.11 values.

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9000 lb Socket Weld Fittings - ANSI B16.11

90° Elbow Cross Tee 45° Elbow Coupling Half-Coupling Cap

Dimensions and tolerances (based on ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991)

Centre to Bottom of Socket Laying Lengths
90° Elbows, Socket Bore Diameter Socket Cap End
of Fittings Wall Thickness Body Wall Depth of Socket
Tees, & 45° Elbows Bore Diameter Couplings Half Couplings Wall Thickness
NPS Crosses
$ $ % ' & * - ( ) .

max/ave/min
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
max +0.06 27 +0.06 17 0.875 22.20 0.282 7.2 - - - - - - +0.12 13 +0.06 24 - -
Socket Weld and Threaded Fittings

1/ 2 ave 1.00 - 0.62 - - - - - 0.368 9.35 - - - - 0.38 - 0.88 - - -

min -0.06 24 -0.06 14 0.855 21.70 0.222 5.6 0.322 8.20 0.294 7.45 0.38 10 -0.12 6 -0.06 21 0.44 11.0
max +0.06 30 +0.06 21 1.085 27.55 0.464 11.8 - - - - - - +0.12 13 +0.06 25 - -
3/ 4 ave 1.12 - 0.75 - - - - - 0.385 9.80 - - - - 0.38 - 0.94 - - -
min -0.06 27 -0.06 17 1.065 27.05 0.404 10.3 0.337 8.55 0.308 7.80 0.50 13 -0.12 6 -0.06 22 0.50 12.5
max +0.08 34 +0.08 23 1.350 34.30 0.629 16.0 - - - - - - +0.16 17 +0.08 31 - -
1 ave 1.25 - 0.81 - - - - - 0.448 11.40 - - - - 0.50 - 1.12 - - -
min -0.08 30 -0.08 19 1.330 33.80 0.569 14.5 0.392 9.95 0.358 9.10 0.50 13 -0.16 9 -0.08 27 0.56 14.0
max +0.08 37 +0.08 24 1.695 43.05 0.926 23.5 - - - - - - +0.16 17 +0.08 32 - -
11/4 ave 1.38 - 0.88 - - - - - 0.478 12.15 - - - - 0.50 - 1.19 - - -
min -0.08 33 -0.08 20 1.675 42.55 0.866 22.0 0.418 10.60 0.382 9.70 0.50 13 -0.16 9 -0.08 28 0.56 14.0
max +0.08 40 +0.08 28 1.935 49.15 1.130 28.7 - - - - - - +0.16 17 +0.08 34 - -
11/2 ave 1.50 - 1.00 - - - - - 0.500 12.70 - - - - 0.50 - 1.25 - - -
min -0.08 36 -0.08 23 1.915 48.65 1.070 27.2 0.438 11.15 0.400 10.15 0.50 13 -0.16 9 -0.08 30 0.62 16.0
max +0.08 56 +0.08 31 2.426 61.60 1.533 38.9 - - - - - - +0.16 23 +0.08 43 - -
2 ave 2.12 - 1.12 - - - - - 0.545 13.85 - - - - 0.75 - 1.62 - - -
min -0.08 52 -0.08 26 2.406 61.10 1.473 37.4 0.477 12.15 0.436 11.05 0.62 16 -0.16 15 -0.08 39 0.75 19.0
Note
- BS 3799 does not specify Class 9000 lb socket weld fittings. Otherwise, notes for Class 6000 lb fittings on pages 7-8 and 7-9 also apply to this table.

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90° Elbow Tee Cross 45° Elbow

Dimensions and tolerances (based on ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991 and BS 3799:1974)

Centre to End Centre to End 45° OD of Band, min Wall Thickness, min Length of Thread, min.
$ & + * %

NPS
/
2000 lb 3000 lb 6000 lb 2000 lb 3000 lb 6000 lb 2000 lb 3000 lb 6000 lb 2000 lb 3000 lb 6000 lb
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
1/8 0.81 21 0.81 21 0.97 25 0.69 17 0.69 17 0.75 19 0.88 22 0.88 22 1.00 25 0.125 3.0 0.125 3.0 0.250 6.5 0.25 6.5 0.2639 6.5
1/4 0.81 21 0.97 25 1.12 29 0.69 17 0.75 19 0.88 22 0.88 22 1.00 25 1.31 33 0.125 3.0 0.130 3.5 0.260 6.5 0.32 8.0 0.4018 10.0
3/8 0.97 25 1.12 29 1.31 33 0.75 19 0.88 22 1.00 25 1.00 25 1.31 33 1.50 38 0.125 3.0 0.138 3.5 0.275 7.0 0.36 9.0 0.4078 10.5
1/2 1.12 29 1.31 33 1.50 38 0.88 22 1.00 25 1.12 29 1.31 33 1.50 38 1.81 46 0.125 3.0 0.161 4.0 0.321 8.0 0.43 11.0 0.5337 13.5
3/4 1.31 33 1.50 38 1.75 44 1.00 25 1.12 29 1.31 33 1.50 38 1.81 46 2.19 56 0.125 3.0 0.170 4.5 0.336 8.5 0.50 12.5 0.5457 14.0
1 1.50 38 1.75 44 2.00 51 1.12 29 1.31 33 1.38 35 1.81 46 2.19 56 2.44 62 0.145 3.5 0.196 5.0 0.391 10.0 0.58 14.5 0.6828 17.5
11/4 1.75 44 2.00 51 2.38 60 1.31 33 1.38 35 1.69 43 2.19 56 2.44 62 2.97 75 0.153 4.0 0.208 5.5 0.417 10.5 0.67 17.0 0.7068 18.0
11/2 2.00 51 2.38 60 2.50 64 1.38 35 1.69 43 1.72 44 2.44 62 2.97 75 3.31 84 0.158 4.0 0.219 5.5 0.436 11.0 0.70 18.0 0.7235 18.5
2 2.38 60 2.50 64 3.25 83 1.69 43 1.72 45 2.06 52 2.97 75 3.31 84 4.00 102 0.168 4.5 0.281 7.0 0.476 12.0 0.75 19.0 0.7565 19.0
21 / 2 3.00 76 3.25 83 3.75 95 2.06 52 2.06 52 2.50 64 3.62 92 4.00 102 4.75 121 0.221 5.5 0.301 7.5 0.602 15.5 0.93 23.5 1.138 29.0
3 3.38 86 3.75 95 4.19 106 2.50 64 2.50 64 3.12 79 4.31 110 4.75 121 5.75 146 0.236 6.0 0.348 9.0 0.655 16.5 1.02 26.0 1.200 30.5
4 4.19 106 4.50 114 4.50 114 3.12 79 3.12 79 3.12 79 5.75 146 6.00 152 6.00 152 0.258 6.5 0.440 11.0 0.735 18.5 1.09 27.5 1.300 33.0
Note
- Dimensions and tolerances shown are as specified in ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991. These agree substantially with BS 3799:1974. Exceptions are indicated in the following notes.
- BS 3799 does not cover any Class 2000 lb fittings, and Class 6000 lb fittings with NPS <1/2.
- BS 3799 dimensions G and L2 vary slightly from the ANSI values quoted. Dimension B is not specified in BS 3799.
- Dimension B is the length of perfect thread. L2 is the effective length of thread based on ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 (NTP), see page 10-11.
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3000 lb and 6000 lb Threaded Fittings - ANSI B16.11/BS 3799

Coupling Half Coupling Cap

Dimensions and tolerances (based on ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991 and BS 3799:1974)

End to End Couplings End to End Caps OD End Wall Thickness Length of Thread
: 3 ' * %

NPS
/
3000 lb & 6000 lb 3000 lb 6000 lb 3000 lb 6000 lb 3000 lb 6000 lb
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
1.25 32 0.75 19 0.62 16 0.88 22 0.19 5.0 0.25 6.5 0.2639 6.5
Socket Weld and Threaded Fittings

1/ 8
1/ 4 1.38 35 1.00 25 1.06 27 0.75 19 1.00 25 0.19 5.0 0.25 6.5 0.32 8.0 0.4018 10.0
3/ 8 1.50 38 1.00 25 1.06 27 0.88 22 1.25 32 0.19 5.0 0.25 6.5 0.36 9.0 0.4078 10.5
1/ 2 1.88 48 1.25 32 1.31 33 1.12 29 1.50 38 0.25 6.5 0.31 8.0 0.43 11.0 0.5337 13.5
3/ 4 2.00 51 1.44 37 1.50 38 1.38 35 1.75 44 0.25 6.5 0.31 8.0 0.50 12.5 0.5457 14.0
1 2.38 60 1.62 41 1.69 43 1.75 44 2.25 57 0.38 9.5 0.44 11.0 0.58 14.5 0.6828 17.5
11/4 2.62 67 1.75 44 1.81 46 2.25 57 2.50 64 0.38 9.5 0.44 11.0 0.67 17.0 0.7068 18.0
11/2 3.12 79 1.75 44 1.88 48 2.50 64 3.00 76 0.44 11.0 0.50 12.5 0.70 18.0 0.7235 18.5
2 3.38 86 1.88 48 2.00 51 3.00 76 3.62 92 0.50 12.5 0.62 16.0 0.75 19.0 0.7565 19.0
21/2 3.62 92 2.38 60 2.50 64 3.62 92 4.25 108 0.62 16.0 0.75 19.0 0.93 23.5 1.138 29.0
3 4.25 108 2.56 65 2.69 68 4.25 108 5.00 127 0.75 19.0 0.88 22.0 1.02 26.0 1.200 30.5
4 4.75 121 2.69 68 2.94 75 5.50 140 6.25 159 0.88 22.0 1.12 28.5 1.09 27.5 1.300 33.0
Note
- Dimensions and tolerances shown are as specified in ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991. These agree substantially with BS 3799:1974. Exceptions are indicated in the following notes.
- BS 3799 does not cover Class 6000 lb caps with NPS >2.
- BS 3799 dimensions G and L2 vary slightly from the ANSI values quoted. Dimension B is not specified in BS 3799.
- Dimension B is the length of perfect thread. L2 is the effective length of thread based on ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 (NTP), see page 10-11.

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 Plugs and Bushings - ANSI B16.11/BS 3799

Note
Hex bushings of one size
reduction should not be used
where they could be subject to
Hexagonal Head harmful loads and pressures
Square Head Plug Hex Head Plug Round Head Plug Bushing Flush Bushing other than internal pressure.

Dimensions and tolerances (based on ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991 and BS 3799:1974)

Square Head Plugs Round Head Plugs Hex Plugs and Bushings
Length
min Height of Square Width Flats Diameter of Head Length Width Flats
Hex Height, min
NPS min min nominal min nominal
$ % & ( ' ) %XVKLQJ* 3OXJ+
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
1/ 8 0.38 9.5 0.25 6 0.28 7.0 0.41 10 1.38 35 0.44 11.0 0.25 6
1/ 4 0.44 11.0 0.25 6 0.38 9.5 0.53 13 1.62 41 0.62 16.0 0.12 3 0.25 6
3/ 8 0.50 12.5 0.31 8 0.44 11.0 0.69 17 1.62 41 0.69 17.5 0.16 4 0.31 8
1/ 2 0.56 14.5 0.38 10 0.56 14.5 0.84 21 1.75 44 0.88 22.0 0.19 5 0.31 8
3/ 4 0.62 16.0 0.44 11 0.62 16.0 1.06 27 1.75 44 1.06 27.0 0.22 6 0.38 10
1 0.75 19.0 0.50 13 0.81 20.5 1.31 33 2.00 51 1.38 35.0 0.25 6 0.38 10
11/4 0.81 20.5 0.56 14 0.94 24.0 1.69 43 2.00 51 1.75 44.5 0.28 7 0.56 14
11/2 0.81 20.5 0.62 16 1.12 28.5 1.91 48 2.00 51 2.00 51.0 0.31 8 0.62 16
2 0.88 22.0 0.69 17 1.31 33.5 2.38 60 2.50 64 2.50 63.5 0.34 9 0.69 17
21/2 1.06 27.0 0.75 19 1.50 38.0 2.88 73 2.75 70 3.00 76.0 0.38 10 0.75 19
3 1.12 28.5 0.81 21 1.69 43.0 3.50 89 2.75 70 3.50 89.0 0.41 10 0.81 21
4 1.25 32.0 1.00 25 2.50 63.5 4.50 114 3.00 76 4.62 117.5 0.50 13 1.00 25
Notes
- Plugs and bushes are not designated by Class and may be used at ratings up to Class 6000 lb.
- Dimensions and tolerances shown are as specified in ASME/ANSI B16.11-1991. These agree substantially with BS 3799:1974.
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Hexagonal and Round Nipples - BS 3799

Hexagonal Nipples Round Nipples

Hexagonal nipple dimensions (based on BS 3799:1974)

Nominal Size $ % & ( ) :

min
min min min min min
Equal Reducing 3000 lb 6000 lb
in mm in mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
1/ 8 6 - - 11 5 2 6 10 - 26
1/ 4 8 - - 15 8 6 6 15 - 36
- - 1/4 x 1/8 8x6 15 5 2 6 15 10 31
3/ 8 10 - - 18 11 8 8 16 - 40
- - 3/8 x 1/4 10 x 8 18 8 6 8 16 15 39
1/ 2 15 - - 22 14 11 8 20 - 48
- - 1/2 x 3/8 15 x 10 22 11 8 8 20 16 44
- - 1/2 x 1/4 15 x 8 22 8 6 8 20 15 43
3/ 4 20 - - 27 19 13 10 21 - 52
- - 3/4 x 1/2 20 x 15 27 14 11 9 21 20 50
- - 3/4 x 3/8 20 x 10 27 11 8 9 21 16 46
1 25 - - 35 24 17 10 25 - 60
- - 1 x 3/4 25 x 20 35 19 13 10 25 21 56
- - 1 x 1/2 25 x 15 35 14 11 10 25 20 55
11/2 40 - - 50 38 30 16 26 - 68
- - 11/2 x 1 40 x 25 50 24 17 16 26 25 67
- - 11/2 x 3/4 40 x 20 50 19 13 16 26 21 63
- - 11/2 x 1/2 40 x 15 50 14 11 16 26 20 62
2 50 - - 62 49 39 17 27 - 71
- - 2 x 11/2 50 x 40 62 38 30 17 27 26 70
- - 2x1 50 x 25 62 24 17 18 27 25 70
- - 2 x 3/4 50 x 20 62 19 13 17 27 21 65
- - 2 x 1/2 50 x 15 62 14 11 18 27 20 65

Round nipple dimensions (based on BS 3799:1974)

Standard Lengths Wall Thickness
Nominal Size
/ 7
in mm mm mm mm mm 3000 lb 6000 lb
1/8 6 50 75 100 150 -
1/4 8 50 75 100 150 -
3/8 10 50 75 100 150 -
1/2 15 - 75 100 150
3/4 20 - 75 100 150
1 25 - 75 100 150 Schedule 80
11/2 40 - 75 100 150 XXS
2 50 - 75 100 150
21/2 65 - - 100 150
3 80 - - 100 150
4 100 - - - 150
Note
- Other round nipple lengths, L, are available when specified.

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Welding Bosses - BS 3799

Threaded Fitting Socket Weld Fitting

Threaded welding boss dimensions (BS 3799:1974)

Length of Thread Length Bore Diameter Outside Diameter
Nominal Size
/ $ % '
3000 lb 6000 lb
in mm mm mm mm mm mm
1 6 6.70 38 8.4 16 22
/8
1 8 10.21 41 11.1 19 26
/4
3 10 10.36 45 14.2 22 32
/8
1 15 13.56 51 18.0 29 38
/2
3 20 13.86 51 23.0 35 45
/4
1 25 17.34 51 29.0 45 60
11/2 40 18.38 51 44.0 64 76
2 50 19.22 51 56.0 76 95
21 / 2 65 28.89 51 67.0 95 -
3 80 30.48 57 82.0 110 -
4 100 33.02 64 95.0 140 -

Socket-welding welding boss dimensions (BS 3799:1974)

Bore
Socket Wall Depth of
Diameter Thickness Bore Diameter of Length Socket
of Socket min
Fitting
min
NPS min

% & ' ) 6
3000 lb 6000 lb 3000 lb 6000 lb
in mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
1 6 10.7 3.2 - 6.8 - 28 10
/8
1 8 14.1 3.3 - 9.2 - 32 10
/4
3 10 17.6 3.5 - 12.5 - 34 11
/8
1 15 21.8 4.1 5.2 15.5 11.8 38 13
/2
3 20 27.4 4.3 6.1 21.0 15.5 38 13
/4
1 25 34.1 5.0 7.0 26.5 20.7 35 16
11/2 40 49.0 5.6 7.8 40.5 34.0 32 19
2 50 61.0 6.1 9.5 52.0 43.0 29 22
21/2 65 73.8 7.7 10.4 62.0 54.0 29 22
3 80 89.7 8.3 12.2 78.0 66.0 29 22

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Threaded Unions - BS 3799

Threaded union dimensions (BS 3799:1974)

3000 lb
Width A/F Height of Width A/F of Thickness of Length of
Nominal Size End to End Union Nut Union Nut Ends Shoulder Thread
min min min min min
$ % & ' ( /
in mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
1 6 40 32 16 17 3.2 6.70
/8
1 8 43 32 18 19 3.2 10.21
/4
3 10 48 36 19 22 3.2 10.36
/8
1 15 51 43 21 30 4.0 13.56
/2
3 20 57 50 24 36 4.8 13.86
/4
1 25 64 60 25 41 4.8 17.34
11/4 32 70 70 29 50 5.6 17.93
11/2 40 79 78 30 60 5.6 18.38
2 50 89 95 37 70 6.4 19.22
21/2 65 118 125 48 85 9.6 28.89
3 80 121 140 51 100 12.7 30.48

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Socket Weld Unions - BS 3799

Socket weld union dimensions (BS 3799:1974)

3000 lb
Distance Bore Socket Thickness
Depth of between Diameter Bore Width A/F Height
Socket Bottom of of Wall Diameter of of Nut of Nut
NPS Thickness of Union Shoulder
min Sockets Sockets min min
min min
min min
6 $ % & ' ( ) *
in mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
1/8 6 10 17 10.7 3.2 6.8 3.2 32 16
1/4 8 10 17 14.1 3.3 9.2 3.2 32 18
3/8 10 10 17 17.6 3.5 12.5 3.2 36 19
1/2 15 10 18 21.8 4.1 15.5 4.0 41 21
3/4 20 13 20 27.4 4.3 21.0 4.8 50 24
1 25 13 26 34.1 5.0 26.5 4.8 60 25
11/4 32 13 28 42.9 5.3 35.0 5.6 70 29
11/2 40 13 30 49.0 5.6 40.5 5.6 78 30
2 50 16 36 61.0 6.1 52.0 6.4 95 37
21 / 2 65 16 57 73.8 7.7 62.0 9.6 125 48
3 80 16 70 89.7 8.3 78.0 12.7 140 51
Note
- Bore diameter D corresponds to schedule 40 pipe.

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Swage Nipples - BS 3799

Plain Threaded Threaded Plain

Dimensions of swage nipples (BS 3799:1974)

Parallel Length, min Eccentricity Wall Thickness
7(both ends)
Nominal Size
$ % & ( Threaded
Plain Threaded
/Plain
3000 lb 6000 lb
3000 lb 6000 lb 6000 lb
in mm mm mm mm mm mm
3
/8 x 1/4 10 x 8 76 48 16 1.6 - - -
1
/2 x 3/8 15 x 10 89 56 19 1.6 - - -
1
/2 x 1/4 15 x 8 89 56 19 3.2 - - -
3/4 20 x 15 95 57 22 2.4 2.4 Schedule XXS
x 1/ 2 160
3/4
x 3/ 8 20 x 10 95 57 22 4.0 - - -
1 x 3/4 25 x 20 102 64 22 2.8 2.0
1 x 1/2 25 x 15 102 64 22 5.2 4.4
11/2 x 1 40 x 25 114 70 25 6.7 6.4
11/2 x 3/4 40 x 20 114 70 25 9.5 8.3
11/2 x 1/2 40 x 15 114 70 25 11.9 10.7 Schedule
2 x 11/2 50 x 40 165 108 29 5.6 5.2 80
2x1 50 x 25 165 108 29 12.7 11.5
2 x 3/4 50 x 20 165 108 29 15.5 13.5 Schedule
160 XXS
2 x 1/2 50 x 15 165 108 29 17.5 15.9
21/2 x 2 65 x 50 178 114 32 4.8 3.2
21/2 x 11/2 65 x 40 178 114 32 10.3 8.3
3 x 21 / 2 80 x 65 203 133 41 7.1 6.7
3x2 80 x 50 203 133 41 11.9 9.9
3 x 11/2 80 x 40 203 133 41 17.5 15.5
4x3 100 x 80 229 140 48 11.9 10.7
4 x 21 / 2 100 x 65 229 140 48 19.1 17.5

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Outlets
Outlets may be used in place of welded or threaded tees to reduce costs and provide
more flexible fabrication (‘run your pipe then weld on fittings’) while maintaining full pipe
strength for all sizes, weights and schedules. The following pages contain the dimension
tables for socket weld, threaded and buttweld outlets.
Note
- Manufacture’s information is used as the basis for information in this outlets subsection. Manufacturers’ data may vary.

Specifications
❍ Manufacture. Socket weld and threaded outlets
are manufactured to the requirements of ASME/
ANSI B16.11 - Forged fitting, socket welding and
threaded, although outlet dimensions are not
specified in B16.11. Buttweld outlets are
manufactured to the requirements of ASME/ANSI
B16.9 - Factory-made wrought steel buttwelding
fittings, although outlet dimensions are not
specified in B16.9.
❍ Pressure Rating. Outlets are rated the same as
seamless steel pipe, as defined in the American
National Standard Codes for Pressure Piping,
ANSI B31.1 and B31.3, the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code. Refer to page 5-28 for a
summary of pipe pressure rating calculations.

Designations
In order to reduce warehouse inventories, outlets of the same size are designed to be used with the a range of
run pipe sizes. This can be done without causing a problem when welding because the resulting maximum gap
between welded surfaces (caused by the curvature of the outlet when compared with the pipe) is only 1/32 in
(0.8 mm).
The table below shows the range of outlets available.
For example: outlets with a run size range (e.g. 8 - 3 x 1/2) will fit on any size of run pipes in the range (e.g. 3,
31/2, 4, 5, 6 or 8).

Outlet Pipe Sizes (NPS)

1/2 3/4 1 11/4 11/2 2 21/2 3 31/2 4 >4
1/2 3/4 1 11/4 1
1 /2 2 21/2 3 31/2 4

Order to specific run pipe size

31/4 1 11/4 11/2 2 21 / 2 3 31 / 2 4 5
1 11/2-11/4 11/2 2 21 / 2 3 31/2 4 5 6
Run pipe sizes
11/2-
(NPS) for: 21/2-2 2 21/2 3 31 / 2 4 5 6 8
3000 lb Socket 11/4
Weld Outlets, 21/2-2 5-3 21 / 2 31/2-3 4-31/2 4 5 6 8 10
3000 lb Threaded 8-3 12-6 5-4 6-5 5 6 8 10 14-2
Outlets, 31/2-3
Std & XS Buttweld 36-10 36-14 5-4 8-6 12-8 6 8 10 14-12 20-6
Outlets, Flat Flat 10-6 18-10 24-14 10-8 12-10 14-12 20-16 36-4
- - 36-12 36-20 36-26 18-12 18-14 20-16 36-24 Flat
- - Flat Flat Flat 36-20 36-20 36-24 - -
- - - - - Flat Flat Flat - -
1-3/4 1 11/4-11/2 11/2 2 21 / 2
Run pipe sizes 2-11/4 21/2-11/4 21/2-2 21/2-2 21 / 2 3
(NPS) for: 6-21/2 10-3 10-3 31/2-3 31/2-3 4
6000 lb Socket weld 36-8 36-12 36-12 8-4 5-4 5
Outlets, Order to specific run pipe size
6000 lb Threaded Flat Flat Flat 20-10 8-6 6
Outlets, - - - 36-24 18-10 10-8
XXS Buttweld - - - Flat 36-20 20-12
Outlets.
- - - - Flat 36-24
- - - - - Flat

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Socket Weld Outlets

Reducing Size Full Size

3000 lb socket weld outlet dimensions and weights

Reducing sizes Full sizes
Weight Weight
Outlet $ & ) * $ & ' ) *
Size kg/ kg/
mm mm mm mm piece mm mm mm mm mm piece
1/2 25.50 24.00 31.80 10.00 0.140 25.50 22.40 16.00 31.80 10.00 0.060
3/4 27.00 30.00 36.60 13.00 0.150 27.00 30.00 21.00 36.60 13.00 0.110
1 33.40 36.50 46.10 13.00 0.300 33.40 36.50 26.70 46.10 13.00 0.300
11/4 33.40 44.50 55.60 13.00 0.400 33.40 44.50 35.00 55.60 13.00 0.300
11/2 34.80 51.00 62.00 13.00 0.470 34.80 51.00 40.90 62.00 13.00 0.400
2 38.00 65.00 74.70 16.00 0.730 38.00 65.00 52.50 74.70 16.00 0.630
21/2 46.00 76.15 87.40 16.00 1.250 46.00 76.15 62.80 87.40 16.00 1.030
3 50.70 93.50 104.80 16.00 1.720 50.70 93.50 77.90 104.80 16.00 1.700
31/2 53.80 101.50 122.30 19.00 1.950 53.30 112.75 90.10 117.50 19.00 1.950
4 57.00 120.50 130.20 19.00 3.300 55.50 127.00 102.20 130.20 19.00 3.000

6000 lb socket weld outlet dimensions and weights

Reducing sizes
Outlet Weight
Size $ & ) *
mm mm mm mm kg/piece
1 31.50 19.00 40.00 10.00 0.250
/2
3 36.50 25.50 46.00 13.00 0.370
/4
1 39.60 33.40 57.20 13.00 0.600
11/4 41.00 38.00 65.10 13.00 0.750
11/2 42.70 49.30 76.30 13.00 0.920

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Threaded and Nipple Outlets

Reducing Size Full Size

3000 lb threaded outlet dimensions and weights

Reducing sizes Full sizes
Outlet Weight Weight
Size $ & ) $ & ' )
mm mm mm kg/piece mm mm mm mm kg/piece
1/2 25.50 24.00 31.80 0.110 25.50 24.00 16.00 31.80 0.070
3/4 27.00 30.00 36.60 0.160 27.00 30.00 20.65 36.60 0.110
1 33.40 36.50 46.10 0.300 33.40 36.50 27.00 46.10 0.200
11/4 33.40 44.50 55.60 0.410 33.40 44.50 34.90 55.60 0.320
11/2 34.80 51.00 62.00 0.450 34.80 51.00 41.20 62.00 0.410
2 38.00 65.00 74.70 0.800 38.00 65.00 52.40 74.70 0.650
21 / 2 46.00 76.15 87.40 1.370 46.00 76.15 63.50 87.40 1.130
3 50.70 93.50 104.80 2.000 50.70 93.50 77.80 104.80 1.950
31 / 2 53.80 101.50 122.30 2.610 53.30 112.75 90.50 117.50 2.050
4 57.00 120.50 130.20 3.230 55.50 120.50 103.20 130.20 3.090

6000 lb threaded outlet dimensions and weights

Reducing sizes
Outlet Weight
Size $ & )
mm mm mm kg/piece
1/2 31.50 19.00 40.00 0.020
3/4 36.50 25.50 46.00 0.350
1 39.60 33.40 57.20 0.600
11/4 41.00 38.00 65.10 0710
11/2 42.70 49.30 76.30 0.900
2 52.10 70.00 92.10 2.300

Plain end nipple outlet dimensions

Reducing sizes
Outlet 3000 lb 6000 lb
Size $ & $ &
mm mm mm mm
1 89 24 89 14.5
/2
3 89 30 89 19.0
/4
1 89 36.5 89 25.5
11/4 89 44.5 89 33.4
11/2 89 51 89 38.0
2 89 65 89 43

Nipple

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Buttweld Outlets

Reducing Size Full Size

Standard buttweld outlet dimensions and weights

Reducing sizes Full sizes
Weight Weight
Outlet Size $ & $ & '
mm mm kg/piece mm mm mm kg/piece
1/ 2 19.00 24.00 0.08 19.00 24.00 15.80 0.07
3/ 4 22.20 30.00 0.11 22.20 30.00 21.00 0.11
1 27.00 36.50 0.25 27.00 36.50 26.60 0.18
11/4 31.50 44.50 0.35 31.50 44.50 35.00 0.32
11/2 33.40 51.00 0.45 33.40 51.00 40.90 0.36
2 38.00 65.00 0.80 38.00 65.00 52.50 0.68
21/2 41.20 76.15 1.13 41.20 76.15 62.80 1.02
3 44.50 93.50 1.82 44.50 93.50 78.00 1.70
31/2 47.50 112.60 2.50 47.50 112.60 90.20 2.30
4 51.00 120.50 2.86 51.00 120.50 102.20 3.10
5 57.00 141.30 4.65 57.00 141.30 128.20 3.90
6 60.30 170.00 6.45 60.30 170.00 154.00 6.70
8 69.80 220.50 10.66 69.80 220.50 202.50 13.00
10 78.00 274.00 18.00 78.00 274.00 254.00 16.00
12 86.00 324.00 27.00 86.00 324.00 304.50 27.00
14 89.00 356.00 30.00 89.00 356.00 336.50 32.00
16 94.00 406.00 34.00 94.00 406.00 387.00 42.00
18 97.00 459.00 44.00 103.00 473.00 438.00 57.00
20 102.00 508.00 54.00 117.00 508.00 489.00 80.00
24 144.00 609.00 101.00 144.00 609.00 590.00 114.00
26 156.00 660.00 120.00 156.00 660.00 641.00 138.00
30 175.00 762.00 190.00 175.00 762.00 743.00 230.00
36 206.00 914.00 310.00 206.00 914.00 895.00 336.00

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Buttweld Outlets

Reducing Size Full Size

Extra strong (XS) buttweld outlets dimensions and weights

Reducing sizes Full sizes
Weight Weight
Outlet Size $ & $ & '
mm mm kg/piece mm mm mm kg/piece
1 19 24.00 0.09 19.00 24.00 13.90 0.07
/2
3 22.20 30.00 0.14 22.20 30.00 18.90 0.11
/4
1 27.00 36.50 0.21 25.40 36.50 24.30 0.18
11/4 31.50 44.50 0.41 28.50 44.50 32.80 0.32
11/2 33.40 51.00 0.50 31.50 51.00 38.10 0.41
2 38.00 65.00 0.80 38.00 65.00 49.30 0.75
21/2 41.20 76.15 1.18 41.20 76.15 59.00 1.15
3 44.50 93.50 1.90 44.50 93.50 73.70 1.90
31/2 47.50 112.60 2.55 47.50 112.60 85.40 2.30
4 51.00 120.50 3.00 51.00 120.50 97.20 3.50
5 57.00 141.30 4.75 57.00 141.30 122.30 4.30
6 78.00 170.00 10.50 78.00 170.00 146.30 6.80
8 98.50 220.00 17.00 98.50 220.00 194.00 14.60
10 94.00 265.00 21.00 98.30 256.00 247.50 21.00
12 103.00 613.00 28.00 100.00 320.00 298.00 28.00
14 100.00 351.00 32.00 105.50 355.00 330.00 34.50
16 106.50 403.00 46.50 113.00 419.00 381.00 52.20
18 111.00 456.00 59.00 119.00 474.00 432.00 59.00
20 119.00 510.00 72.00 127.00 528.00 482.50 85.00
24 152.00 610.00 142.00 152.00 610.00 584.20 146.00
26 165.00 660.00 168.00 165.00 660.00 635.00 182.00
30 181.00 762.00 218.00 181.00 762.00 738.00 255.00
36 212.50 914.00 404.00 212.00 914.00 889.00 446.00

Schedule 160 and double extra strong (XXS) buttweld outlets dimensions and weights
Reducing sizes Full sizes
Weight
Outlet Size $ & $ & '
mm mm kg/piece mm mm mm
1/ 2 28.50 14.30 0.110 28.50 14.30 0.110
3/ 4 31.50 19.00 0.320 31.50 19.00 0.320
1 38.00 25.50 0.380 38.00 25.50 0.380
11/4 44.50 33.40 0.570 44.50 33.40 0.570
11/2 50.70 38.00 0.800 50.70 38.00 0.800
2 55.50 42.90 1.00 55.50 42.90 1.00
21/2 61.80 53.90 1.550 61.80 53.90 1.550
3 73.00 73.00 2.900 73.00 73.00 2.900
4 84.00 98.40 4.770 84.00 98.40 4.770
5 93.50 122.20 6.470 93.50 122.20 6.470
6 104.70 146.00 12.80 104.70 146.00 13.80

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45° Lateral Outlets

Socket Weld Threaded Buttweld

3000 lb lateral outlets - for 45° lateral connections dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Nominal Run Outlet Size OD of Outlet Weight
Sizes & ( Socket Weld & Buttweld
Threaded
in mm mm mm - kg/piece
21/2-11/4, 1/ 4 36.5 39.7 31.8 0.23
12-3
21/2-11/4, 3/ 8 36.5 39.7 31.8 0.23
12-3
21/2-11/4, 1 36.5 39.7 31.8 0.30
12-3 /2
Outside
11/2-11/4, 5-2, 3/ 4 43.6 47.6 35.7 diameter at 0.34
12-6 bevel
21/2-2, 5-2, matches
1 54.0 57.2 45.2 the outlet 0.52
12-6
pipe diameter
21/2-2, 5-3,
11/4 67.5 61.9 54.6 0.86
12-6
21/2-2, 5-3, 76.2 66.7 63.5 1.20
11/2
12-6
5-4, 8-6, 2 104.8 81.0 82.6 3.29
12-10

6000 lb lateral outlets - for 45° lateral connections dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Nominal Elbow Outlet Size OD of Outlet Weight
Size & ( Socket Weld & Buttweld
Threaded
in mm mm mm - kg/piece
21/2-11/4, 1 36.5 39.7 31.8 0.34
/4
12-3
21/2-11/4, 3/ 8 36.5 39.7 31.8 0.34
12-3
11/2-11/4, 5-2, Outside
1/ 2 43.6 47.6 35.7 diameter at 0.39
12-6
bevel
21/2-2, 5-3, 3 54.0 57.2 45.2 matches 0.57
/4
12-6 the outlet
21/2-2, 5-3, 1 67.5 61.9 54.8 pipe diameter 1.00
12-6
21/2-2, 5-3, 76.2 66.7 63.5 1.32
12-6 11/4
5-4, 8-6,
12-10 11/2 104.8 81.0 82.6 2.80

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Elbow Outlets

Socket Weld Threaded Buttweld

3000 lb elbow outlet for 90° long radius elbow, dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Nominal Elbow Outlet Size OD of Outlet Weight
Size & ( Socket Weld & Buttweld
Threaded
in mm mm mm - kg/piece
36-11/4 1/4 38.1 38.1 31.8 0.23
36-11/4 3/8 38.1 38.1 31.8 0.23
Outside
36-11/4 1
/2 38.1 38.1 31.8 diameter at 0.30
36-11/4 3
/4 43.6 45.2 35.7 bevel 0.34
36-2 1 54.0 52.4 45.2 matches 0.52
the outlet
36-2 11/4 73.0 55.6 54.8 0.86
pipe diameter
36-2 11/2 79.4 58.8 63.5 1.20
36-3 2 106.4 69.9 82.6 2.39

6000 lb elbow outlet for 90° long radius elbow, dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Nominal Elbow Outlet Size OD of Outlet Weight
Size & ( Socket Weld & Buttweld
Threaded
in mm mm mm - kg/piece
36-11/4 1/4 38.1 38.1 31.8 0.34
36-11/4 3/8 38.1 38.1 31.8 Outside 0.34
36-11/4 1
/2 43.6 45.2 35.7 diameter at 0.39
3 bevel
36-2 /4 54.0 54.4 45.2 matches 0.57
36-2 1 73.0 55.6 54.8 the outlet 1.00
36-2 11/4 79.4 58.8 63.5 pipe diameter 1.77
36-3 11/2 106.4 69.6 82.6 2.80

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Low Pressure Threaded Fittings - General

This subsection summarises requirements for 150 lb low pressure (LP) threaded fittings
as defined in BS 1740 : Part 1 : 1971 (as confirmed October 1983) - Wrought steel pipe
fittings (screwed BSP thread). Dimensions and tolerances are reproduced in the following
pages. Stainless steel low pressure threaded fittings are in general accordance with these
dimensions and tolerances.

Dimensions and Tolerances

BS 1740 dimensions are as detailed in the following pages. Length tolerances are as specified below.

BS 1740 Tolerances
Length or Centre to Face
Length of Socket Unions
NPS Tolerances for Other Fittings
±mm ±mm
<25 6 1.5
25 to 40 6 3.0
>40 to 65 10 4.5
>65 to 75 12 6.0
>75 to 110 16 -
>75 to 150 - 8.0
>150 - 10.0

Threading Requirements
Fittings manufactured to BS 1740 are threaded in accordance with BS 21:1985, Pipe threads for tubes and
fittings where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads (metric dimensions). Summary dimensions are
included below. For further information on BS 21 threads see page 10-10.

Internal Parallel Thread (Rp) External Taper Thread (R)

Internal parallel and external taper thread
Minimum Outside Minimum Outside Diameter of Minimum Inside Diameter of
Nominal Size of Diameter Body Behind External Thread Body Behind Internal Thread
Outlet
' ( G
in mm mm mm mm
1 6 15.0 9.8 8.6
/8
1 8 18.5 13.3 11.4
/4
3 10 22.0 16.8 15.0
/8
1 15 27.0 21.1 18.6
/2
3 20 32.5 26.6 24.1
/4
1 25 39.5 33.4 30.3
11/4 32 49.0 42.1 39.0
11/2 40 56.0 48.0 44.8
2 50 68.0 59.8 56.7
21 / 2 65 84.0 75.4 72.2
3 80 98.0 88.1 84.9
4 100 124.0 113.3 110.1
5 125 151.0 138.7 135.5
6 150 178.0 164.1 160.9

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Equal Elbows, Tees and Crosses - BS 1740

Equal Elbow Equal Tee Cross Equal Equal 45° Elbow

Threaded equal 90°elbow, tee and cross dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)

Centre to Face
Nominal Size of Outlets
$
in mm mm
1/8 6 16
1/4 8 22
3/8 10 25
1/2 15 32
3/4 20 35
1 25 43
11/4 32 51
11/2 40 52
2 50 64
21 / 2 65 76
3 80 89
4 100 115
5 125 140
6 150 160

Threaded equal 45° equal elbow dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)

Centre to Face
Nominal Size of Outlets
$
in mm mm
3/8 10 19
1/2 15 22
3/4 20 27
1 25 33
11/4 32 38
11/2 40 44
2 50 51

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Elbows - BS 1740

Equal Elbows, Male and Female Reducing Elbows

Note
- These may also be referred to as Street Elbows

Threaded equal elbows, male and female dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)

Centre to face, min Bore of Male Bore of Male
Nominal Size of Outlets
$ % End min End max
in mm mm mm mm mm
1 8 19 27 6.5 8.0
/4
3 10 21 29 8.5 10.5
/8
1 15 25 35 11.5 13.0
/2
3 20 30 40 18.0 21.0
/4
1 25 37 46 24.0 26.0
11/4 32 43 54 30.0 32.0
11/2 40 49 57 37.0 39.0
2 50 59 70 48.0 51.0
21 / 2 65 68 83 62.0 66.0
3 80 81 94 75.0 79.0
4 100 100 115 97.0 104.0

Threaded reducing elbow dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)

Nominal Size of Outlets Centre to Face, min

(1 x 2) $ %
in mm mm mm
1/2 x 3/4 15 x 8 25 32
1/2 x 3/8 15 x 10 27 32
3/4 x 3/8 1 20 x 101 29 35
3/4 x 1/2 20 x 15 32 35
1 x 1/2 25 x 15 35 43
1 x 3/4 25 x 20 38 43
11/4 x 1/2 1 32 x 151 38 51
11/4 x 3/4 32 x 20 41 51
11/4 x 1 32 x 25 44 51
11/2 x 3/4 40 x 20 41 52
11/2 x 1 40 x 25 44 52
11/2 x 11/4 40 x 32 49 52
2 x 3/4 1 50 x 201 44 64
2x1 50 x 25 48 64
2 x 11/4 50 x 32 52 64
2 x 11/2 50 x 40 56 64
Note
1 Non-prefered size. The use of these sizes should be avoided.

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Increasing and Reducing Tees - BS 1740

Increasing on the Branch Tee Reducing on the Run Reducing on the

and Branch Tee Run Only Tee

Threaded tee, increasing on branch, dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)

Centre to Face
Nominal Size of Outlets min
(1 x 2)
$ %
in mm mm mm
3/8 x 1/2 10 x 15 32 27
1/2 x 3/4 15 x 20 35 32
1/ 2 x 1 15 x 25 43 35
3/ 4 x 1 20 x 25 43 38
1 x 11/4 25 x 32 51 44
1 x 11/2 25 x 40 52 44
11/4 x 11/2 32 x 40 52 49
11/2 x 2 40 x 50 64 56
2 x 21/2 50 x 65 76 67
2x3 50 x 80 89 73

Threaded tee, reducing on branch and/or run, dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)

Centre to Face
Nominal Size of Outlets min
(1 x 2 x 3)
$ %
in mm mm mm
3/4 x 1/2 x 1/2 20 x 15 x 15 32 35
3/4 x 1/2 x 3/4 20 x 15 x 20 35 35
1 x 3/4 x 1/2 25 x 20 x 15 35 43
1 x 3/4 x 3/4 25 x 20 x 20 38 43
1 x 3/ 4 x 1 25 x 20 x 25 43 43
1 / 4 x 1 x 3/ 4
1 32 x 25 x 20 41 51
11/4 x 1 x 1 32 x 25 x 25 44 51
11/4 x 1 x 11/4 32 x 25 x 32 51 51
11/2 x 1 x 1 40 x 25 x 25 44 52

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Reducing Tees - BS 1740

Reducing on the Branch Tee

Reducing tee dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)

Nominal Size of Outlets Centre to Face, min

(1 x 2) $ %
in mm mm mm
3/8 x 1/4 10 x 8 22 24
1/2 x 1/4 15 x 8 25 32
1/2 x 3/8 15 x 10 27 32
3/4 x 1/4 20 x 8 27 35
3/4 x 3/8 20 x 10 29 35
3/4 x 1/2 20 x 15 32 35
1 x 1/4 1 25 x 81 30 43
1
1 x /83 25 x 101 32 43
1 x 1/2 25 x 15 35 43
1 x 3/4 25 x 20 38 43
11/4 x 1/2 32 x 15 38 51
11/4 x 3/4 32 x 20 41 51
11/4 x 1 32 x 25 44 51
11/2 x 1/2 1 40 x 151 38 52
11/2 x 3/4 40 x 20 41 52
11/2 x 1 40 x 25 44 52
11/2 x 11/4 40 x 32 49 52
2 x 1/2 1 50 x 151 41 64
2 x 3/4 1 50 x 201 44 64
2x1 50 x 25 48 64
2 x 11/4 50 x 32 52 64
2 x 11/2 50 x 40 56 64
21/2 x 1 65 x 25 54 76
21/2 x 11/2 65 x 40 60 76
21/2 x 2 65 x 50 67 76
3x1 80 x 25 60 89
3 x 11/4 80 x 32 64 89
3 x 11/2 80 x 40 67 89
3x2 80 x 50 73 89
3 x 21 / 2 80 x 65 79 89
4 x 11/2 100 x 40 76 115
4x2 100 x 50 83 115
4x3 100 x 80 95 115
6x3 150 x 80 120 160
6x4 150 x 100 135 160
Note
1 Non-prefered size. The use of these sizes should be avoided.

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Sockets - BS 1740

Standard Socket Half Socket Faced Socket

for Longscrews Backnut

Equal socket, half socket, faced socket and backnut dimensions (BS1740:Part 1)

Outside Standard Half Faced Backnut

Socket Socket Socket Width
Diameter Backnut Thickness
Nominal Size of min Length Length Length Across
Outlets min min min Flats

$ % & '  7
Minimum Tolerance
in mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
1/8 6 15.0 19 8 17 17.0 6.5 +1.5
1/4 8 18.5 27 11 25 19.0 6.5 +1.5
3/8 10 22.0 28 12 25 24.0 7.0 +1.5
1/2 15 27.0 37 16 35 30.0 8.0 +1.5
3/4 20 32.5 39 19 37 36.0 9.0 +1.5
1 25 39.5 46 21 43 41.0 9.5 +1.5
11/4 32 49.0 51 25 48 50.0 11.0 +1.5
11/2 40 56.0 51 25 48 60.0 12.0 +1.5
2 50 68.0 60 28 57 70.0 13.0 +1.5
21/2 65 84.0 69 30 65 90.0 17.0 +3.0
3 80 98.0 75 35 71 100.0 21.0 +3.0
4 100 124.0 87 40 84 130.0 22.0 +3.0
5 125 151.0 96 44 92 160.0 24.0 +3.0
6 150 178.0 96 44 92 190.0 25.0 +3.0
Note
- The backnut is used with the faced socket for long screws.

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Sockets - BS 1740
Reducing socket dimensions
(BS1740:Part 1) (Continued)
Centre to Face
Nominal Size of Outlets min
(1 x 2)
$
in mm mm
11/4 x 1/2 32 x 15 59
11/4 x 3/4 32 x 20 57
11/4 x 1 32 x 25 56
11/2 x 1/2 40 x 15 65
11/2 x 3/4 40 x 20 64
11/2 x 1 40 x 25 62
Reducing Socket 11/2 x 11/4 40 x 32 60
2 x 1/ 2 50 x 15 70
Reducing socket dimensions
2 x 3/4 50 x 20 68
(BS1740:Part 1)
2x1 50 x 25 67
Centre to Face 2 x 11/4 50 x 32 65
Nominal Size of Outlets min
(1 x 2) 2 x 11/2 50 x 40 64
$ 21 / 2 x 1 65 x 25 76
in mm mm 21/2 x 11/4 65 x 32 75
1/4 x 1/8 8x6 25 21/2 x 11/2 65 x 40 73
3/8 x 1/8 10 x 6 30 21 / 2 x 2 65 x 50 71
3/8 x 1/4 10 x 8 29 3x1 80 x 25 86
1/2 x 1/8 15 x 6 41 3 x 11/4 80 x 32 84
1/2 x 1/4 15 x 8 40 3 x 11/2 80 x 40 83
1/2 x 3/8 15 x 10 38 3x2 80 x 50 81
3/4 x 1/4 20 x 8 44 3 x 21/2 80 x 65 79
3/4 x 3/8 20 x 10 43 4 x 11/2 100 x 40 105
3
/4 x 1/2 20 x 15 41 4x2 100 x 50 100
1 x 1/4 25 x 8 54 4 x 21/2 100 x 65 100
1 x 3/8 25 x 10 52 4x3 100 x 80 98
1 x 1/2 25 x 15 51 5x3 125 x 80 115
5x4 125 x 100 115
1 x 3/4 25 x 20 49
6x3 150 x 80 140
11/4 x 3/8 32 x 10 60 6x4 150 x 100 140

Socket unions dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)

Length
Nominal Size of Outlet min
$
in mm mm
1/8 6 38
1/4 8 44
3/8 10 51
1/2 15 57
3/4 20 67
1 25 76
11/4 32 85
Socket Union 11/2 40 100
2 50 110

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Caps and Plugs - BS 1740

Cap dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1) (Continued)
Length Thickness
Nominal Size min min
$ 7
in mm mm mm
1 8 24 3.5
/4
3/8 10 27 3.5
1/2 15 37 4.0
3/4 20 38 4.0
1 25 44 4.5
Flat Cap Dome Cap 11/4 32 51 5.0
Cap dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1) 11/2 40 54 5.5
2 50 60 6.0
Length Thickness 65 67 6.0
min min 21 / 2
Nominal Size 3 80 73 7.0
$ 7 4 100 86 7.0
in mm mm mm 5 125 98 7.5
1/8 6 19 3.5 6 150 98 8.5

Plugs
Plug dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)
Length of
Effective
Thread for Height of Size of Internal Thickness Fitting
Basic Square, Diameter, of Metal, Allowance
Nominal Size Square,
Guage min approx max min in BS 21
Length, min
$ % & ' .
in mm mm mm mm mm mm turns
1/ 8 6 6.5 6 6 - - 23 / 4
1/ 4 8 9.7 6 9 - - 23 / 4
3/ 8 10 10.1 10 11 - - 23 / 4
1/ 2 15 13.2 10 13 - - 23 / 4
3/ 4 20 14.5 12 14 - - 23 / 4
1 25 16.8 12 17 22 4 23 / 4
11/4 32 19.1 16 22 31 5 23 / 4
11/2 40 19.1 16 27 33 5 23 / 4
2 50 23.4 19 32 48 5 31 / 4
21/2 65 26.7 19 37 62 6 4
3 80 29.8 22 37 73 8 4
4 100 35.8 25 46 97 10 41 / 2
5 125 40.1 29 51 120 12 5
6 150 40.1 32 60 145 12 5
Note
* This
-
dimension is to be not less than the fitting allowance in BS 21 (see page 10-10).
Plugs in sizes 25 to 150 may be solid or hollow. The purchaser should stated which is required on the order.

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Hexagonal Bushes and Nipples - BS 1740

Hexagonal Bushes Hexagonal Nipple

Hexagonal bush dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)

Minimum Length of
External Thread for Thickness of Overall Length Width Across Flats
Basic Gauge Length
Nominal Size Hexagon min of Hexagon
plus Die Clearance,
min
/ 7 $ )
in mm mm mm mm mm
1/4 8 12.5 6 18.5 14.0
3/8 10 12.5 8 20.5 17.0
1/2 15 17.5 8 25.5 22.0
3/4 20 19.0 10 29.0 27.0
1 25 21.0 10 31.0 36.0
11/4 32 24.0 11 35.0 46.0
11/2 40 24.0 13 37.0 50.0
2 50 27.0 14 41.0 60.0
21 / 2 65 32.0 16 48.0 78.0
3 80 35.0 19 54.0 90.0
4 100 40.0 22 62.0 115.0
5 125 45.0 25 70.0 140.0
6 150 45.0 25 70.0 166.0

Hexagonal nipple dimensions (BS 1740:Part 1)

Minimum
Length of Diameter of Width Across
External Thread Thickness of Overall Length
Bore Flats of
Nominal size for Basic Gauge Hexagon min
max Hexagon
Length plus Die
Clearance, min
/ 7 $ & )
in mm mm mm mm mm mm
1/8 6 9.5 6 25 5.5 12.0
1/4 8 12.5 6 31 6.5 14.0
3/8 10 12.5 8 33 9.5 17.0
1/2 15 17.5 8 43 12.5 22.0
3/4 20 19.0 10 48 19.0 27.0
1 25 21.0 10 52 25.0 36.0
11/4 32 24.0 11 59 32.0 46.0
11/2 40 24.0 13 61 38.0 50.0
2 50 27.0 14 68 51.0 60.0
21 / 2 65 32.0 16 80 64.0 78.0
3 80 35.0 19 89 76.0 90.0
4 100 40.0 22 102 100.0 115.0
5 125 45.0 25 115 125.0 140.0
6 150 45.0 25 115 150.0 166.0

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