G3 thread: 87.88 mm × 11 TPI
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G3 is a BSP parallel (G) thread: 87.88 mm major diameter, 11 TPI (2.309 mm pitch), 55° form. Tap drill 85.5 mm.
| Standard | BSP parallel (G) |
|---|---|
| Major diameter | 87.884 mm (3.46″) |
| Pitch | 11 TPI (2.309 mm) |
| Thread angle | 55° |
| Minor diameter, bolt | 84.93 mm |
| Minor diameter, nut | 84.93 mm |
| Tap drill | 85.5 mm |
| Usual class | A bolt |
Minor diameters worked out from the basic profile: major Ø − 1.28065 × pitch.
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Measure it
Bolt: Measure across the crests of the bolt with the caliper jaws. Worn bolts read 0.1 to 0.3 under.
Nut or tapped hole: Measure across the tops of the threads inside the nut or hole with the inside jaws. That is the minor Ø. Worn or oversize holes read a little over.
One size up or down
- G2-1/2Ø75.18 mm (down)
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