Threads / Size reference
1 1/2-12 UNF
1 1/2-12 has a nominal outside diameter of 38.1 mm and a 2.116667 mm pitch.
38.1 mm
2.116667 mm pitch
Nominal dimensions; no class allowances or acceptance limits applied. Diameter is in inches; the number after the dash is TPI.
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1 1/2-12 vs 1 1/2-18
1 1/2-18 UNEF shares the nominal diameter but has a 1.411111 mm pitch. The pitch difference is 0.705556 mm; these are different nominal threads.
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| Property | 1 1/2-12 UNF | 1 1/2-18 UNEF |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal diameter · in | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Nominal diameter · mm | 38.1 | 38.1 |
| Threads per inchDifferent | 12 | 18 |
| Pitch · mmDifferent | 2.116667 | 1.411111 |
All 3 options at this diameter
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| Designation | Major Ø · in / mm | TPI | Pitch · mm | Drill evidence | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2-6 UNC | 1.5 / 38.1 | 6 | 4.233333 | Equation only | Tap-drill lookup → |
| 1 1/2-12 UNF | 1.5 / 38.1 | 12 | 2.116667 | Equation only | Tap-drill lookup → |
| 1 1/2-18 UNEF | 1.5 / 38.1 | 18 | 1.411111 | Maker data needed | Tap-drill lookup → |
Tapping-hole evidence for 1 1/2-12
No reviewed chart row for 1 1/2-12 UNF
You can calculate a theoretical hole with the cited equation. It is not a stocked-drill selection or a tool-specific hole range.
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The complete class and applicable drawing requirements are needed. These nominal values are not maximum/minimum inspection limits.
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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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