Naming Nomenclature

Depth of Thread

Thread Angle Helix Angle

External Internal Thread Thread

Depth of Thread

Depth of ThreadMajor Diameter
The distance between the Crest and Root.The largest diameter of the thread form.
PitchMinor or Root Diameter
The distance between two thread form peaks, definedThe smallest diameter of the thread form.
as TPI (thread per inch) in millimeters or as an inch
decimal.Thread Angle
The included angle between the individual flanks.
Pitch or Effective Diameter
Is where the theoretical cylinder diameter cuts theRoot
thread form, when the thread form width and grooveThe inner most surface of the thread, connecting the
depth are equal, applies to parallel/straight threadsflanks.
forms only.
Crest
Helix Angle: (Parallel/Straight Thread Forms)The outer most surface of the thread, connecting the
Where the lead of the thread and the pitch diameterflanks.

cylinder form a right angle triangle. The helix angle is the angle opposite the lead.

Helix Angle

D

πxD

π x Pitch Diameter

D = Pitch/Effected Diameter P P = Pitch or Lead φ = Helix Angle