NPT - American Standard Pipe Thread/Taper Guide:
NPT is not a measured size, but rather an industry call out size.
The NPT call out designation is not the true thread diameter inside or out.
PROBE THREAD SIZE |
ACTUAL OUTSIDE DIAMETER |
1/8" NPT | 0.405" (Approx. 13/32") |
1/4" NPT | 0.540" (Approx. 1/2") |
3/8" NPT | 0.675" (Approx. 5/8") |
1/2" NPT | 0.840" (Approx. 7/8") |