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NPT — American tapered pipe

2-1/2-8 NPT

2-1/2-8 NPT pipe thread: 8 TPI, major Ø 73.03 mm.

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67.06 mm
73.03 mm major Ø

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Thread form & key diameters

Major Ø 73.03 mmP 3.175 mm60°Root Ø 69.135 mm · Pitch Ø 70.968 mm2-1/2-8 NPT8 TPI · 60° form

Dimensions

Designation2-1/2-8 NPT
Major (outside) diameter73.03 mm · 2.8752"
Pitch3.175 mm · 8 TPI
Pitch diameter70.968 mm · 2.794"
Minor diameter (external)69.135 mm · 2.7218"
Minor diameter (internal)69.593 mm · 2.7399"
Recommended tap drill67.06 mm

What tap drill do I need for 2-1/2-8 NPT?

2-1/2-8 NPT is a NPT pipe thread running at 8 threads per inch on a 73.03 mm major diameter. NPT is a 60° tapered thread that seals on the flanks; use a tapered reamer after drilling for a full-form thread.

All values are generated from the standard thread formulas (ISO 68-1 / ASME B1.1) and published standard tables — not hand-entered. See the full reference.

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