Threads / Size reference

1-20 UNEF

1-20 has a nominal outside diameter of 25.4 mm and a 1.27 mm pitch.

Nominal major diameter1 in

25.4 mm

Threads per inch20 TPI

1.27 mm pitch

Nominal dimensions; no class allowances or acceptance limits applied. Diameter is in inches; the number after the dash is TPI.

1-20 · PITCH VIEWSCHEMATIC
PP = 1.27 mm · 20 TPI

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1-20 vs 1-12

1-12 UNF shares the nominal diameter but has a 2.116667 mm pitch. The pitch difference is 0.846667 mm; these are different nominal threads.

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Nominal size comparison
Property1-20 UNEF1-12 UNF
Nominal diameter · in11
Nominal diameter · mm25.425.4
Threads per inchDifferent2012
Pitch · mmDifferent1.272.116667
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Nominal thread sizes in this reference
DesignationMajor Ø · in / mmTPIPitch · mmDrill evidenceNext step
1-8 UNC1 / 25.483.175Chart rowTap-drill lookup →
1-12 UNF1 / 25.4122.116667Chart rowTap-drill lookup →
1-20 UNEF1 / 25.4201.27Maker data neededTap-drill lookup →
Tap-maker data needed

Tapping-hole evidence for 1-20

No reviewed chart row for 1-20 UNEF

No UNEF drill row or UNEF-specific equation scope has been reviewed. Use the exact tap maker’s data; a UNC/UNF drill at the same diameter is not a substitute.

Need acceptance limits?

The complete class and applicable drawing requirements are needed. These nominal values are not maximum/minimum inspection limits.

Part has no marking?

Measure the correct diameter and pitch, then compare candidates across metric and inch systems.

Basis for this size

Nominal designation and family transcribed from the live directory on 2026-10-19; unit conversions are calculated using exactly 25.4 mm/in. No matching drill row has been reviewed for this exact size. Paid standard limit tables have not been reviewed.

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