1/2 - 28 UNEF : Thread Dimensions (Machining Doctor) (2024)

Table of Contents
Basic Thread Dimensions 1/2 - 28 UNEFPossible Thread Classes 1/2 - 28 UNEF 2A (External) 1/2 - 28 UNEF 3A (External) 1/2 - 28 UNEF 2B (Internal) 1/2 - 28 UNEF 3B (Internal) Tap Drill Sizes for 1/2 - 28 UNEF Over Wire Measurements for 1/2 - 28 UNEF CNC Gcode Program for Turning of 1/2 - 28 UNEF CNC Gcode Program for Thread Milling of 1/2 - 28 UNEF Our Top Picks ThreaDoctor: Advanced thread Calculator Machinability Chart True position calculator and formulas Surface Finish: Calculators, Convertors, and Charts Hardness Conversion Calculator References

Basic Thread Dimensions

PropertyInchmm
Nominal Diameter0.512.7
Pitch (TPI)28
Pitch (Distance)0.03570.907
Pitch Diameter0.476812.111
Minor Diameter0.457511.621
Thread Height0.01930.49
Addendum0.01160.295
Crest (External)
Root (Internal)		0.00450.114
Tap Drill Size
(75% depth)		0.46511.82
Lead Angle
(Single Start)		1.37°
Thread FamilyUnified Extra-Fine pitch (UNEF)
Relevant StandardsASME B1.1-2003
Equivalent MetricThreadM12 X 1
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For more threading data scroll down, or use the Thread Calculator

Choose the Threading Data you want to explore

Tolerance Classes

Thread Milling Gcode

Turning Gcode

Tap Drill Size

Tolerance Classes

Thread Milling Gcode

Turning Gcode

Over Wire

Tap Drill Size

1/2 - 28 UNEFPossible Thread Classes

External Threads

2A, 3A

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Internal Threads

2B, 3B

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1/2 - 28 UNEF 2A (External)

* Permisable values for thread Class 2A

#DescriptionValue (Inch)Value (mm)
esAllowance0.001 (Ref)0.025 (Ref)
dMajor Diameter0.4925 - 0.49912.51 - 12.675
d2Pitch Diameter0.4723 - 0.475811.996 - 12.085
d3Minor Diameter
(UNR Only)		0.4564 (Ref)11.593 (Ref)
αVaration of 30° anngle (+/-)1.3333°
PVaration of pitch (+/-)0.001 (Ref)0.025 (Ref)

* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator'

* Back to Thread Class Selection

1/2 - 28 UNEF 3A (External)

* Permisable values for thread Class 3A

#DescriptionValue (Inch)Value (mm)
esAllowance0 (Ref)0 (Ref)
dMajor Diameter0.4935 - 0.512.535 - 12.7
d2Pitch Diameter0.4742 - 0.476812.045 - 12.111
d3Minor Diameter
(UNR Only)		0.4575 (Ref)11.621 (Ref)
αVaration of 30° anngle (+/-)1.3333°
PVaration of pitch (+/-)0.0007 (Ref)0.018 (Ref)

* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator'

* Back to Thread Class Selection

1/2 - 28 UNEF 2B (Internal)

* Permisable values for thread Class 2B

#DescriptionValue (Inch)VValue (mm)
D1Minor Diameter0.461 - 0.4711.709 - 11.938
D2Pitch Diameter0.4768 - 0.481312.111 - 12.225
DMajor Diameter0.5000 (Min)12.7 (Min)
αVaration of 30° anngle (+/-)1.3333°
PVaration of Pitch (+/-)0.0013 (Ref)0.033 (Ref)

* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator

* Back to Thread Class Selection

1/2 - 28 UNEF 3B (Internal)

* Permisable values for thread Class 3B

#DescriptionValue (Inch)VValue (mm)
D1Minor Diameter0.4613 - 0.467611.717 - 11.877
D2Pitch Diameter0.4768 - 0.480212.111 - 12.197
DMajor Diameter0.5000 (Min)12.7 (Min)
αVaration of 30° anngle (+/-)1.3333°
PVaration of Pitch (+/-)0.001 (Ref)0.025 (Ref)

* Values are calculated for Length of engagement of 5xPitch. For calculations of different engagement length use the Thread Calculator

* Back to Thread Class Selection

Tap Drill Sizes for 1/2 - 28 UNEF

  • If not specified, assume a thread depth of 75%.
  • You can learn more about thread depth in tapping here.
  • To get the tap drill size in other depths, use our Tap Drill Size Calculator .
Thread DepthTap Drill Size (Inch)Tap Drill Size (mm)
55%0.47412.05
60%0.47211.99
65%0.47011.93
70%0.46811.87
75%0.46511.82
80%0.46311.76
85%0.46111.70

Over Wire Measurements for 1/2 - 28 UNEF

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* OverWire is a measuring method to obatin the pitch diameter of threads. It is mostly used when a manufacturer does not have a Go/Nogo gauge for a thread. You can learn more about it here

Inchmm
Permissible Wire Diameter Range0.018 - 0.03610.458 - 0.916
Ideal Wire Diameter0.02060.524
Possible Wires
From Standard Sets		* 0.018
* 0.0193
* 0.0206
* 0.0214
* 0.0222
* 0.0241
* 0.0262
* 0.0289
* 0.462
* 0.52
* 0.577
* 0.722
* 0.866

Once you know your wire diameter, you need to find out what is the premissable Measurement for your pitch diameter (Depending on the class). Use our Over Wire Calculator to find out!

CNC Gcode Program for Turning of 1/2 - 28 UNEF

The below sample Gcode is configured for:

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  • Fanuc Controller
  • External RH Thread
  • Right hand tool, machining towards the chuck
  • Flank Infeed method with contant volume
  • Flank Infeed method with contant volume
  • Cutting conditions for steel
  • Default number of passes

You can configure all the above parameters and much more in our ThreadTurningGcodeGenerator 

%O0100(MACHINING DOCTOR - THREADING CNC PROGRAM)(CONTROLER - FANUC A)(THREAD - )(D=0.5 INCH, P=0.036 INCH, L=0.357 INCH)(APPLICATION - EXTERNAL TURNING, TOWARDS CHUCK, RH TOOL, RH THREAD)(FEED - 17 PASSES, FLANK, CONSTANT VOLUME)(FINISH PASS - 0.0003 INCH)(WITH CHAMFER - NO)G28 U0G28 U0T0100G99 G97 S2292 M03G00 Z5.1G00 X16.0 M08G76 P010060 Q8 R0G76 X12 Z-9 P556 Q133 F1 RG28 U0G28 U0M09M30(PLEASE NOTE THIS GCODE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED ON YOUR MACHINE AND SETUP. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ITS ACCURACY OR COMPATIBILITY. NOTE THAT YOU ARE USING IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND WE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM.)%

CNC Gcode Program for Thread Milling of 1/2 - 28 UNEF

The below sample Gcode is configured for:

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  • Fanuc Controller
  • Internal RH Thread
  • Climb Milling
  • Cutter diameter: 70% of the thread diameter
  • Single tooth Thread Mill cutter
  • Cutting conditions for steel
  • One radial pass

You can configure all the above parameters and much more in our ThreadMillingGcodeGenerator 


%O0101(WWW.MACHININGDOCTOR.COM - THREADMILLING PROGRAM)(CONTROLER - FANUC)(THREAD - MAJOR DIAM.=0.5 INCH, PITCH=0.035714285714286 INCH, LENGTH=0.35714285714286 INCH)(APPLICATION - INTERNAL, RH THREAD, CLIMB MILLING)(CUTTER DIAM=0.25 [SINGLE TOOTH])(CUTTER COMPENSATION D=0 - TOOLPATH FOR TOOL CENTER)N1 M06 T1G54G90 G40 G17 G94 G21G00 X0 Y0 S4584 M03G43 H1 Z25.4 M08(M-CODE "THROUGH COOLANT ON")(PASS 1 / 1)G90 G01 Z-9.1848 F2032G91 G01 G41 D1 X1.5875 Y-1.5875 F699G03 X1.5875 Y1.5875 Z0.1134 I0 J1.5875 F175G03 Z0.9071 I-3.175 J0 F349G03 Z0.9071 I-3.175 J0G03 Z0.9071 I-3.175 J0G03 Z0.9071 I-3.175 J0G03 Z0.9071 I-3.175 J0G03 Z0.9071 I-3.175 J0G03 Z0.9071 I-3.175 J0G03 Z0.9071 I-3.175 J0G03 Z0.9071 I-3.175 J0G03 Z0.9071 I-3.175 J0G03 X-1.5875 Y1.5875 Z0.1134 I-1.5875 J0G01 G40 X-1.5875 Y-1.5875 F2032G90 G00 Z25.4M30(PLEASE NOTE THIS GCODE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED ON YOUR MACHINE AND SETUP. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ITS ACCURACY OR COMPATIBILITY. NOTE THAT YOU ARE USING IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND WE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM.)%

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