Threads / Size reference

1 1/4-12 UNF

1 1/4-12 has a nominal outside diameter of 31.75 mm and a 2.116667 mm pitch.

Nominal major diameter1.25 in

31.75 mm

Threads per inch12 TPI

2.116667 mm pitch

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

1 1/4-12 · PITCH VIEWSCHEMATIC
PP = 2.116667 mm · 12 TPI

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1 1/4-12 vs 1 1/4-18

1 1/4-18 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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Nominal size comparison
Property1 1/4-12 UNF1 1/4-18 UNEF
Nominal diameter · in1.251.25
Nominal diameter · mm31.7531.75
Threads per inchDifferent1218
Pitch · mmDifferent2.1166671.411111
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Nominal thread sizes in this reference
DesignationMajor Ø · in / mmTPIPitch · mmDrill evidenceNext step
1 1/4-7 UNC1.25 / 31.7573.628571Equation onlyTap-drill lookup →
1 1/4-12 UNF1.25 / 31.75122.116667Equation onlyTap-drill lookup →
1 1/4-18 UNEF1.25 / 31.75181.411111Maker data neededTap-drill lookup →
Equation estimate only

Tapping-hole evidence for 1 1/4-12

No reviewed chart row for 1 1/4-12 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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