
- A thread gauge, also known as a screw or pitch gauge, precisely measures the pitch or lead of screw threads.
The pitch is the distance between consecutive threads, while the lead represents the distance a screw advances in one full rotation. These gauges ensure screws and threaded holes meet exact specifications. The two main types are plug and ring gauges.
- Plug gauges assess internal threads by insertion
- Ring gauges measure external threads by fitting over them.
Both types come in GO and NO GO versions. GO gauges verify that threads are at least the minimum size specified, and NO GO gauges confirm threads do not exceed the maximum specified size.
- Plug gauge thread class: 4H,5G,5H,6G,6H,7G,7H
- Ring gauge thread class: 4h,5g,5h,6g,6h,6e, 7h
- All these ISO metric thread gauges are made according to standard ISO1502 and ASME B1.16M .

- Quality Control: Thread gauges ensure precise tolerances for threaded parts, inspecting materials and validating production processes.
- Tooling and Setup Verification: Used to identify tooling issues and setup errors in manufacturing processes.
- Maintenance and Repair: Thread gauges assess worn threads, guiding replacement parts and repair procedures.

ISO standard |
Basic dimensions: ISO 724 - 1993(E) & ISO 965/1 - 1998(E)
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Gauging practice: ISO-1502 - 1996
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DIN standard
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Basic dimensions & gauging practice: DIN 13
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JIS standard
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Basic dimensions: JIS B 0205 & JIS B 0209
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Gauging practice: JIS B 0251-1998
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ANSI & BS standards use unilateral tolerances for gauges. These gauges are manufactured only against specific customer orders and require minimum order quantity.
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ANSI standard
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Basic dimensions: ANSI/ASME B 1.13 M
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Gauging practice: ANSI/ASME B 1.16 M 1984
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- For inquiries please specify:
- diameter and pitch of the thread
- thread type (right or left-handed)
- gauge type (plug or ring)
- tolerance class
Recommended tolerance classes for internal threads (thread plugs)
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Fine Medium Coarse
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Tolerance position 'G'
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Tolerance position 'H'
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S
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N
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L
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S
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N
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L
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-
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-
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-
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4H
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5H
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6H
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(5G)
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6G
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(7G)
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5H
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6H
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7H
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-
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(7G)
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(8G)
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-
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7H
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8H
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Recommended tolerance classes for external threads (thread rings)
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Tolerance position 'e'
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Tolerance position 'f'
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Tolerance position 'g'
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Tolerance position 'h'
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Fine Medium Coarse
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S
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N
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L
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S
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N
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L
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S
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N
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L
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S
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N
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L
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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(4g)
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(5g4g)
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(3h4h)
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4h
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(5h4h)
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-
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6e
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(7e6e)
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-
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6f
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-
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(5g6g)
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6g
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(7g6g)
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(5h6h)
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6h
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(7h6h)
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-
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(8e)
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(9e8e)
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-
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-
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-
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-
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8g
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(9g8g)
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-
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-
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-
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- ISO standard : Basic Dimensions : ISO 965 Part 1,2,3 - 1998, Gauging Practice: ISO 1502-1996.
- Indian standard : Basic Dimensions: IS 14962 Part 1,2,3 - 2001, Gauging Practice: IS 2334 - 2001.
- ANSI standard: Basic Dimensions: ANSI / ASME B 1.13 M, Gauging Practice: ANSI / ASME B 1.16 M – 1984.
- DIN standard: Basic Dimensions & Gauging Practice: DIN 13 - 1999.
- BS standard: Basic Dimensions: B.S. 3643 Part I & II - 2007, Gauging Practice: B.S 919 Part III - 2007.
- JIS standard: Basic Dimensions: JIS B 0209, Gauging Practice: JIS B 0251-2008.