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ERRATA
Page 4, Table 2: Change the tolerance for Lead per inch to read:
Lead
per Inch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ±O.OO3 in.
Page 4, Table 2: Change the tolerance for Standoff A to read:

Standoff A: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. See Par. 6.1.4
Page 4, Table 2:
Footnote a, 2nd sentence should read: See Table 21 for g dimensions.
Page 6, Figure 3:
Note 1 should read: ... grades H, J, and K casing a 3/8 in. equilateral ...

Page 6, Table 5:
Footnote a, 2nd sentence should read: See Table 22 for g dimensions.
Page 7, Table 6; Page 8, Table 7; Page 13, Table 12; Page 14, Table 13; Page 15, Table 14;
and Page 16, Table 15:
The heading for column 1 should read:
Size
Designation
D
Page 10, Table 8:

Footnote b, 3rd sentence should read: ... paragraph 5.1.4.
Page 11, Table 9:

Heading for Column 1 should read: Size Designation
Headingfor Column 10 should read:
Length:
Face of
Coupling to
Plane~
Page 12, Table 10:

Value ofhsfor 10 threads per inch should read: 0.05560
Length, L4 (external thread):
10-Thread per in.
External-Upset ............... +11/2
Page 12, Table 11: Change the tolerance for StandoffA to read:
Page 18, Figure 10:

References to Figure 7.1 should be changed to: Figure 10
Page 21, Figure 11:

Page 25, Paragraph 5.1.5.b.l should read:

... having 11 threads per inch. Measurement of full perfect thread length may require
an overlap of the thread measuring interval. At no time shall taper, height or lead mea-
surements be taken with a contact point beyond the last perfect thread location except
on buttress threads. Buttress ...
Page 31, Paragraph 5.1.9 heading should read: Procedure (Taper Gauge)
Page 31, Paragraph 5.1.9:

The phrase in parentheses "(as specified in Table 9, Column 6 (L4))" should be
deleted.
Page 31, Paragraph 5.1.11 heading should read: Procedure (Run out)
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Gauging, and Thread Inspection
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Threads (U.S. Customary Units)
API SPECIFICATION STANDARD 5B

FOURTEENTH EDITION, AUGUST 1996
EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 1996
American
Petroleum
Institute
Specification for Threading,
Gauging, and Thread Inspection
of Casing, Tubing, and Line Pipe
Threads (U.S. Customary Units)
Exploration and Production Department

API SPECIFICATION STANDARD 5B
FOURTEENTH EDITION, AUGUST 1996
EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 1996
American
Petroleum
Institute
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FOREWORD
This standard is under the jurisdiction of the API Subcommittee on Standardization of

Tubular Goods and includes items approved by letter ballot through 1994.
This specification was originally issued in 1939 as Standard 5B, Specification for Inspec-
tion of External and Internal Pipe Threads. The 4th edition, issued in 1962, was expanded
to include, in addition to thread inspection, dimensional requirements on threads and thread
gauges, stipulations on gauging practice, gauge specifications, and gauge certification, for
casing, tubing, and line pipe, including couplings, as covered by API Standard 5A, 5AC,
5AX, and 5L. The title of Standard 5B was changed with the 4th edition to Specificationfor
Threading, Gauging, and Thread Inspec..tion of Casing, Tubing, and Line Pipe Threads.
Acknowledgment is hereby given to United States Steel Corporation for dedicating to
the public all patents covering buttress casing, and to Armco Division, Armco Steel Cor-
poration for dedicating to the public all patents covering extreme-line casing.
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Washington, D.C. 20005.
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CONTENTS
Page
SCOPE
1.1 Coverage ........................................................................................................ .
1.2 Inspection ..................................................................................................... ,.
1.3 Other Requirements ...................................................................................... .
1.4 Metric Conversions ....................................................................................... .
2 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................... .
2.1 General .......................................................................................................... .
2.2 Requirements ................................................................................................ .
2.3 Equivalent Standards .................................................................................... .
3 DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................... .
4 THREAD DIMENSIONS AND TOLERA1')lCES ................................................ .
4.1 Line Pipe, Round-Thread Casing and Tubing, and Buttress
Thread Casing................................................................................................ 1
4.2 Extreme-Line Casing ..................................................................................... 17
5 THREAD INSPECTION .............. ...................... ......... .............................. ............ 25
5.1 Line Pipe, Round Thread Casing and Tubing, and Buttress
Thread Casing ............. .......... ............................... .......... ........ ................ ...... 25
5.2 Extreme-Line Casing ................................................................................... 37
6 GAUGING PRACTICE ......................................................................................... 38
Thread Casing................................................................................................ 38
7 GAUGE SPECIFICATION ........................................................... ,....................... 42
Thread Casing .... ............................... ......................... .................. ...... .... ...... 42
7.2 Extreme-Line Casing .......... ............ ..................... .... ...... ........ ................ ...... 44
8 GAUGE CERTIFICATION ................................................................................... 64
Thread Casing ............. .......... ...... .............. ..... .................. ...... ......... ......... .... 64
9 THREAD MARKING ............................................................................................. 66
APPENDIX A-INSTRUCTIONS FOR SInPMENT OF MASTER GAUGES ....... 67
APPENDIX B-MARKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR API LICENSEES ................... 69
APPENDIX C-API GAUGE CERTIFICATION AGENCY REQUIREMENTS ..... 71
APPENDIX D-PUBLICATIONS LIST .................................................................... 73
APPLICATION FOR API LICENSE TO USE API MONOGRAM ............................. 75
Figures
I-Basic Dimensions of Line Pipe Threads Hand-Tight Make-Up.......................... 4
2-Line-Pipe Thread Form ...................................................................................... 4
3-Basic Dimensions of Casing Round Threads Hand-Tight Make-Up .................. 6
4-Casing Round Thread Form .................................................. ........................ ...... 6
5-Basic Dimensions of Buttress Casing Threads Hand-Tight Make-Up................ 9
6-Buttress Casing Thread Form and Dimensions (For Casing Sizes
4 1h Through 13 3/8 In.)......................................................................................... 9
v
5-Basic Dimensions of Buttress Casing Threads Hand-Tight Make-Up................ 9
4 1h Through 13 3/8 In.)......................................................................................... 9
16 and Larger) ..................................................................................................... 9
8-Basic Dimensions of Tubing Round Threads Hand-Tight Make-Up .................. 12
9-Tubing Round Thread Form....... ............... ........... .............. ................................. 12
100Machining Details-Sizes 5 Through 75/8 In. ................................................... 18
II-Machining Details-Sizes 85/8 Through 1()3/4 .................................................. 21
12-Box and Pin Entrance Threads-Sizes 5 Through 75/8 ..................................... 26
13-Product Thread Form-Sizes 5 Through 75/8 ................................................... 27
14-Box and Pin Entrance Threads-Sizes 85/8 Through 1()3/4 ............................... 28
15-Product Thread Form-Sizes 85fg Through 103/4 ............................................. 29
16-Typical External-Thread Taper Gauge .............................................................. 30
17-Typical Internal-Thread Taper Gauge for Threads i'n Sizes 4 1h and Larger...... 30
18-Typical Internal-Thread Taper Gauge for Threads in Sizes Smaller
Than 4 1h ........................................................................................................... 30
19-Typical Run-Out Gauge for Buttress Thread Casing......................................... 30
20-Typical Lead Gauges... .............. ....... ................... .................................... .......... 33
21-Typical Thread Height Gauges .......................................................................... 34
22-Typical Thread Height Gauge for Internal Threads in Nominal Sizes
Smaller Than 3 ............................ ....... .............. ...... ....................... .......... .......... 35
23-Typical Thread-Contour Microscope for Measuring Thread Angle
and Checking Thread Form.... .................................. ..................... .................... 36
24-Typical Single Dial Gauge for Buttress Threads ............ ................................... 36
25-Typical Check Pieces for Setting Dial Gauges ................. ................................. 36
26-Typical Machine for Checking Coupling-Thread Alignment............. ............... 36
27-Typical Application of Coupling-Thread Alignment Gauge............................. 37
28-Gauging Practice for Line-Pipe Threads and Casing and Tubing
Round-Thread Hand-Tight Assembly............................................................... 40
29-Gauging Practice for Buttress Casing Threads Hand-Tight Assembly............. ·40
3O-Comparison of Line-Pipe Gauges Made Subsequent to 1940 and Gauges
Made Prior to 1940........................ ........................... ........ ................... .............. 41
31-Gauging Practice for Extreme-Line Casing ..... ..................... ............................ 42
32-Bolt Circles and Back-Up Plate Dimensions for Extreme-Line Casing
Master Plug Gauges........................................................................................... 47
33-Gauge Details-Sizes 5 Through 75/8 .......................... ................. .................... 48
34-Gauge Details-Sizes 85/8 Through 103/4 ......................................................... 48
35-Gauge Thread Form-Sizes5Through 75/8 ..................................................... 49
36-Gauge Thread Form-Sizes 85/8 Through 1()3/4 ............................................... 50
37-Thread Gauge for Line Pipe and Round-Thread Casing and Tubing ................ 51
38-Thread Gauge for Buttress Casing ...................... .............. ................................ 51
39-Gauge Thread Form for Line Pipe and Round Thread Casing and Tubing ...... 52
4O-Gauge Thread Form and Dimensions for Buttress Casing (Sizes 4112
Through 133/8) ................................................................................................... 52
41-Gauge Thread Form and Dimensions for Buttress Casing (Sizes 16
and larger) ......................................................................................................... 52
42-Bolt Circles and Back-Up Plate Dimensions for Line Pipe, Buttress
Casing and Short or Long Round Casing Master Plug Gauges.............. ........... 53
Tables
l-Line-Pipe Thread Height Dimensions ..................................... ......... ................. 4
2-Tolerances on Line-Pipe Thread Dimensions ....................................... ............. 4
3-Line-Pipe Thread Dimensions............................................................................. 5
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4-Casing Round Thread Height Dimensions ...... ......... ......... ............ ..... ....... ..... ..... 6
5-Tolerances on Casing Round Thread Dimensions............................................... 6
6-Casing Short-Thread Dimensions........................................................................ 7
7-Casing Long-Thread Dimensions........................................................................ 8
8-Tolerances on Buttress Casing Thread Dimensions.......... ............ ...................... 10
9-Buttress Casing Thread Dimensions ................................................................... 11
100Tubing Round Thread Height Dimensions........................................................ 12
II-Tolerances on Tubing Round-Thread Dimensions ............................................ 12
I2-Non-Upset Tubing Thread Dimensions............................................................. 13
I3-External-Upset Tubing Thread Dimensions ...................................................... 14
I4-External-Upset Long Round Thread Dimensions for Fiberglass Pipe .............. 15
I5-Integral-Joint Tubing Thread Dimensions......................................................... 16
I6--Round Nosed Ends ............................................................................................ 17
I7-Threading and Machining Dimensions-Sizes 5 Through 75/8......................... 19
18-Threading and Machining Dimensions-Sizes 85/s Through I()3/4 .................. 22
19-Inspection of Extreme-Line Threads and Seals with Dimensions
and Tolerances.......... ......................................................................................... 24
2O-Compensated Thread Lengths for Measurements Parallel to the Taper Cone.. 32
21-Line Pipe Thread Gauge Dimensions ....................... ............ ................. ..... ....... 54
22-Short and Long Round Thread Gauge Dimensions........................................... 55
23-Buttress Casing Thread Gauge Dimensions ....... ................. ....... .................. ..... 56
24-Non-Upset Tubing Thread Gauge Dimensions ................................................. 57
25-External-Upset Tubing Thread Gauge Dimensions........................................... 57
26--Integral-Joint Tubing Thread Gauge Dimensions ............................................. 58
27-Gauge Thread Height Dimensions for Line Pipe .............................................. 59
28-Gauge Thread Height Dimensions for Round-Thread Casing and Tubing ....... 59
29-Tolerances on Gauge Dimensions for Line Pipe ............ ................................... 60
30-Tolerances on Gauge Dimensions for Round Thread Casing and Tubing ........ 61
31-Tolerances on Gauge Dimensions for Buttress Casing ...................... ............... 61
32-Gauge Dimensions ........................................................................:.................... 62
33-Tolerances on Gauge Dimensions ..................................................................... 63
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Specification for Threading, Gauging, and Thread Inspection of Casing, Tubing,
and Line Pipe Threads (U.S. Customary Units)
1 Scope 2.2 REQUIREMENTS
1.1 COVERAGE Requirements of other standards included by reference in

this specification are essential to the safety and interchange-
This specification covers dimensions and marking require- ability of the equipment produced.
ments for API Master thread gauges. Additional product
threads and thread gauges as well as instruments and meth- 2.3 EQUIVALENT STANDARDS
ods for the inspection of threads for line pipe, round thread
casing, buttress casing, and extreme line casing connections Other nationally or internationally recognized standards
are included. It is applicable when so stipulated in the API shall be submitted to and approved by API for inclusion in
standard governing the product. The inspection procedures this specification prior to their use as equivalent standards.
for measurements of taper, lead, height, and angle of thread
are applicable to threads having 111/2 or less turns per inch. 3 Definitions
All thread dimensions shown without tolerances are
3.1 Shall is used to indicate that a provision is mandatory.
related to the basis for connection design and are not subject
to measurement to determine acceptance or rejection of 3.2 Should is used to indicate that a provision is not
product. mandatory, but recommended as good practice.
3.3 May is used to indicate that a provision is optional.
1.2 INSPECTION
3.4 Imperfection. An imperfection is a discontinuity or ir-
Thread inspection applies at the point of manufacture prior
regularity in the product detected by methods outlined in the
to shipment, to inspection at any intermediate point, to in-
applicable specification.
spection subsequent to delivery at destination, and to inspec-
tion by inspectors representing the purchaser or the 3.5 Defect. A defect is an imperfection of sufficient mag-
manufacturer. The manufacturer may, at his option, use other nitude to warrant rejection of the product based on the stip-
instruments or methods to control manufacturing operations; ulations of the applicable specification.
but acceptance and rejection of the product shall be governed
solely by the results of inspection made in accordance with
4 Thread Dimensions and Tolerances
the requirements of this specification.
4.1 LINE PIPE, ROUND-THREAD CASING AND
1.3 OTHER REQUIREMENTS TUBING, AND BUTTRESS THREAD CASING
The applicable product specification should be consulted 4.1.1 Thread Measurement
for requirements not given herein.
Thread length shall be measured parallel to the thread axis;
thread height and Taper diameter shall be measured approx-
1.4 METRIC CONVERSIONS
imately normal to the thread axis; lead of line pipe and round
Metric conversions of U.S. customary units are provided threads shall be measured parallel to the axis along the pitch
in the metric version of this specification. cone and, for buttress threads, parallel to the thread axis, ap-
proximately along the pitch cone, for both the external and
2 References the internal thread. On line pipe and round threads, the in-
cluded taper shall be measured on the diameter along the
2.1 GENERAL
pitch cone and, for buttress threads, on the diameter along the
This specification includes by reference, either in total or minor cone for the external thread and the major cone for the
in part, the most recent editions of the following standards: internal thread. For gauging procedure, see Section 5.
API
4.1.2 Visual Inspection
RP 5A3 Recommended Practice on Thread Com-
pounds Threads shall be free from visible tears, cuts, grinds,
RP5C1 Recommended Practice for the Care an shoulders, or any other imperfections which break the conti-
Use of Casing and Tubing nuity of the threads, within the minimum length of full crest
Spec 5CT Specification for Casing and Tubing threads from the end of pipe (Lc) and within the interval
Spec 5L Specification for Line Pipe from the recess or counterbore to a plane located at distance
2 API STANDARD 5B
J + one thread turn from the center of the coupling, or from be considered an imperfection. Because of the difficulty in
the small end of the thread in the box of integral-joint tubing. defining acceptable contours and a high degree of workman-
Superficial scratches, minor dings and surface irregularities ship, user discretion shall govern.
that dlo not affect the continuity of thread surfaces are occa- Note: User discretion applies only to the contour of the grind.
sionally encountered and may not necessarily be detrimental.
Because of the difficulty in defining superficial scratches, 4.1.3 Thread Precision
minor dings and surface irregularities, and the degree to
which they affect thread performance, no blanket waiver of Threads shall be cut with such precision of form and di-
such imperfections can be established. As a guide to accep- mensions and with such finish as to make a tight connection
tance, the most critical consideration is to ensure that there when properly made up power-tight using a high-grade
are no detectable protrusions on the threads that can peel off thread compound. On casing and tubing, the thread com-
the protective coating on the coupling threads or score mat- pound shall meet or exceed the performance requirements of
ing surfaces. Cosmetic repair of thread surfaces by hand is the latest edition of Recommended Practice 5A3, Thread
permitted. Imperfections between the Lc length and the van- Compounds for Casing, Tubing and Line Pipe. For tubing
ish point are permissible providing their depth does not ex- the connection shall be capable of being made up power-
tend below the root cone of the thread; or extend beyond tight and unscrewed four times without injury to the threads
12 112% of specified pipe wall thickness (measured from the by galling. It should not be expected that threaded connec-
projected pipe surface) whichever is greater. Grinding to tions will gauge properly after being made up power tight,
probe imperfections or to eliminate defects is also permitted therefore minor deviations from the specified tolerances
in this area, with the depth of grind having the same limits as should be accepted. Subsequent use of tubing is reviewed in
imperfections in this area. Imperfections include such other the latest edition of API Recommended Practice SCI, Care
discontinuities as seams, laps, pits, tool marks, dents, han- and Use of Casing and Tubing (paragraphs applicable to
dling damage, etc. Minor pitting and thread discoloration threads).
may also be encountered in any part of the threaded area and A 3/8 in. high equilateral triangle die stamp shall be placed
may not necessarily be detrimental. Because of the difficulty at a distance of L4 + 1116 in. from each end of size 16, I8 5/s
in defining pitting and discoloration and the degree to which and 20 8-round thread casing in Grades H40, J55, and K55.
they affect thread performance, no blanket waiver of such However, the position of the coupling with respect to the
imperfections can be established. As a guide to acceptance, base of the triangle shall not be a basis for acceptance or re-
the most critical considerations are that any corrosion prod- jection. For buttress casing a triangle stamp shall be applied
ucts protruding above the surface of the threads be removed as indicated in Figure 5 and shall be used as a means of
and that no leak path exists. Filing or grinding to remove pits make-up acceptance or rejection. Unless otherwise specified
is noll permitted. on the Purchase Order, the triangle mark may be replaced
Imperfections within the above described permissible lim- with a transverse white paint band 31s inch wide by 3 inches
its shall be permitted under the following conditions: long.
Note: A tight connection is one which, when properly made up power-
a. If imperfections are detected at the mill, the pipe end with tight using a high-grade thread compound, shows no leaks at ambient tem-
imperfections must be the end with the exposed pipe threads. perature at any pressure up to and including the specified hydrostatic test
No imperfections detected at the mill are permitted on the pressure.
coupling end of the pipe, except as otherwise provided in
Par.4.1.2c. 4.1.4 Thread Design
b. Imperfections within the above limits are acceptable on Threads shall be right-hand and shall conform to the di-
the end with the exposed pipe threads. Imperfections running mensions and tolerances specified herein.
under the coupling, which are detected after shipment from
Note: In the design of round thread casing connections, values for total
the mill, are not acceptable unless it can be demonstrated thread length L4 are derived from calculations based on providing a theoret-
that the imperfection is within the above described permissi- ical wall thickness at the root of the thread at the end of the pipe as deter-
ble limit. If the imperfection is within the permissible limits mined by the following formula:
the coupling may be reapplied and the length of pipe is an to = O.OO9D + 0.040 in. or 0.090 in., whichever is greater.
acceptable product. If the imperfection exceeds permissible =
to basic wall thickness at the root of the thread at the end of the pipe,
in inches;
limits, it shall be considered a defect and the length of pipe D = specified outside diameter of casing, in inches.
is rejectable, or it may be reconditioned by cutting the
The theoretical wall thickness to is related to a basis of connection design
threads off, rethreading and reapplying the coupling. only and is nota specification value. It is not subject to measurement or ap-
c. Imperfections that would run under the coupling shall be plication of tolerances.
removed by grinding prior to threading, provided the grind is "p" is defined as the distance from a point on a nominal thread form to a
corresponding point on the next thread, measured parallel to the axis. This
well contoured with the circumference of the pipe and dis- value can be calculated by dividing one inch by the number of threads per
plays a high degree of workmanship. Such grinding shall not inch.
SPECIFICATION FOR THREADING, GAUGING, AND THREAD INSPECTION OF CASING, TUBING, AND liNE PIPE THREADS 3
4.1.5 Chamfer dance with the requirements in Sect. 5 or any other method
giving an equal degree of accuracy may be used.
The angle (65 degrees) of the outside chamfer at the end
of the pipe shall be as shown in Fig. 1, 3, 5 and 8 and must
4.1.10 Misalignment Tests (Options)
extend a full 360 degrees around the face of the pipe. The di-
ameter of the chamfer shall be such that the thread root shall If so requested by the inspector representing the purchaser,
run out on the chamfer and not on the face of the pipe and either of the methods of misalignment tests as defined in Sec-
shall not produce a feather edge. tion 5, Coupling Thread Alignment, shall be made on one cou-
pling from each lot of 100 couplings or less of each size. If any
4.1.6 Coupling Thread coupling fails, two additional couplings from the same lot may
The root of the coupling thread shall start within the area be tested, both of which shall conform with the specified re-
of the ID chamfer and extend to the center of the coupling. quirements; otherwise, the lot shall be rejected. The manufac-
The length of thread in the box end of integral-joint tubing turer may elect to test each coupling in the rejected lot. The
shall not be less than L4 + J from the face of the box. The in- term lot as used in this paragraph is defined as 100 consecu-
ternal threads within the interval from the recess or counter- tive pieces manufactured on the same piece of equipment.
bore to a place located at distance J + one thread turn from
the center of the coupling, or from the small end of the 4.1.11 Misalignment Rejects (Purchaser Option)
thread in the box of integral-joint tubing, shall conform to The purchaser shall have the right to reject pipe on which
the requirements of Sect. 4. The threads in steel couplings he considers the pin threads to be out of alignment to a de-
for line pipe nominal sizes 2 and larger, in all sizes of casing gree which would adversely effect the performance of the
and tubing couplings, and in the box or on the pipe male end pipe. The criteria for rejection shall be some demonstration
of integral-joint tubing shall be zinc or tin electroplated or that axial misalignment exceeds 0.031 in., or the angular
phosphatized to minimize galling and develop the maximum misalignment exceeds 3/4 in. per 20 feet of projected axis, or
leak resistance characteristics of the connection. Where tin, by a check of whether the minimum length of full crest
or other ductile coating in excess of 0.001 in. are used, the threads (Lc) is present.
thread tolerance and standoff apply only to the uncoated
threads. In some instances coatings in excess of 0.001 in. 4.1.12 Full Crested Thread Length
thickness are being used and accurate gauging is impractical.
The maximum thickness of electroplated tin coatings shall The required minimum length of full crest threads is de-
not exceed 0.006 in. Taper, standoff and OD dimensions may fined by Lc in Tables 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
be affected by power tight makeup. Deviations from the Threads that are not fully crested have historically been
specified tolerances for these dimensions may be expected and continue to be referred to as "black crest threads" be-
after power tight makeup. cause the original mill surface has not been removed. The
term "black crest thread" is a useful descriptive term; how-
4.1.7 Thread Control ever, it should be pointed out that there can also be non-full
crested threads that are not black crested. Threads within the
All threads shall be controlled by API gauges in accor-
Lc area that are not full crested or still show the original out-
dance with the gauging practice requirements in Sect. 6.
side diameter of the pipe or upset surface shall not be made
to appear full-crested either mechanically or by hand.
4.1.8 Thread elements
Thread elements for all threads except line pipe threads 4.1.13 Hand Tight Connection
finer than 11112 threads per inch shall be subject to inspection
A hand tight connection is defined as a threaded connec-
in accordance with Sect. 5.
tion that has been made up by hand without the aid of exces-
Note: With respect to thread elements, line pipe threads finer than 11112 sive force. Hand tight standoff "A" is the nominal makeup
threads per inch (nominal pipe sizes smaller than 1), only the requirements
on thread length and stand-off are subject to inspection. position of two nominal parts which is achieved at initial me-
chanical interference.
4.1.9 Misalignment
The maximum misalignment of the axis of coupling 4.1.14 Rounded Nose
threads measured in the plane of the coupling face shall not In lieu of the conventional corner breaks on the ends of
exceed 0.031 in. for casing and tubing couplings. The max- threaded tubing, the "Round" or "Bullet-nose" profile, spec-
imum angular misalignment in line pipe couplings nominal ified on Table 16 may be supplied at the manufacturer's op-
size 6 and larger and in all sizes of couplings for casing and tion or may be specified by the purchaser. The modified
tubing shall not exceed 3/4 in. per 20 ft of projected axis.
Concentricity and alignment tests may be made in accor- Continued on Page 17
4 API STANDARD 58
Table 1-Line-Pipe Thread Height Dimensions

All dimensions in inches. See Figure 2.
(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

27 Threads 18 Threads 14 Threads III h Threads 8 Threads
Thread Per Inch Per Inch Per Inch Per Inch Per Inch
Element p=0.0370 p =0.0556 p=0.0714 P =0.0870 P = 0.1250
H= 0.866p 0.0321 0.0481 0.0619 0.0753 0.1082
hs = h n = 0.76Op 0.0281 0.0422 0.0543 0.0661 0.0950
frs = fm = 0.033p 0.0012 0.0018 0.0024 0.0029 0.0041
fes = fen = 0.073p 0.0027 0.0041 0.0052 0.0063 0.0091
Note: Calculations for H, hs. and hn are based on formulas for a symmetrical straight screw thread rather than a
symmetrical tapered thread. The resulting differences are deemed to be insignificant for threads with 0.125 in.
pitch and 3/4 in. per foot taper or less. .
Table 2-Tolerances on Line-Pipe Thread Dimensions c

, PL.AN£OFHAM)-nQHT
--1 ENGAGEMENT
(I) (2)
Element Tolerances
Taper:d
per Foot on Diameter (0.750 in.) ...... +0.0625 in.
-0.0312 in.
per Inch on Diameter (0.0625 in.) ..... +0.0052 in.
-0.0026 in.
Lead:a,d
per Inch ........................._ 0.003 in.
cumulative ....................... ±0.006 in.
Height d
hs and h n......................... +0.002 in.
[--._-- .
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-0.006 in.
For basic power-tight make-up the face of coupling or box advances Angle, Included ..... '.......................... ±llh deg.
to plaine of vanish point
Length. L 4 (external thread):b .................... ±1 p
The v.anish cone angle applies to the roots of the incomplete threads
produced by either multiple point or single point tools Chamfer: d ................................ +5 deg.
-Odeg.
Fi9ure 1-Basic Dimensions of Line Pipe Threads Standoff A: ................................ See Par. 4.4
Hand-Tight Make-Up
aFor pipe (external threads) the lead tolerance per inch is the maximum al-
lowable error in any inch within the length L.4-g. See Sect. 5 for g dimen-
sions. The cumulative lead tolerance is the maximum allowable error over
the entire length L 4-g. For internal threads, lead measurements shall be
Ics made within the length from the recess to a plane located at a distance J +
f-L--------~-------p-----~ one thread turn from the center of the coupling.
!
bL4 is acceptable: a, if the distance from the end of the pipe to the vanish
I plane (at the point where the outside diameter of the pipe is a maximum) is
i within the above minus tolerance; or b, if the distance from the end of the
I
H pipe to the vanish plane (where the outside diameter of the pipe is a mini-
I mum) is within the above plus tolerance.
PITCH CTolerances apply to both external and internal threads except where other-
II LINE
wise indicated.
L-T======~~~~ __ dNot applicable to line pipe smaller than nominal size \.
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T,'PER SHowy' -=:::t:===::::-1
E'KAGGERATEO 'cn
AXIS
----- Taper ~'314 in. per Iior 0.0625 in. Per in. on diame""te-r---
Figure 2-Line-Pipe Thread Form

(See Table 1 for Dimensions)
Table 3-Line-Pipe Thread Dimensions
All dimensions in inches, except as indicated. See Figure I.
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End of 0
Total Pipe to Length: Minimum ~
Length: Length: Pitch Center of Face of Length, 0
Hand- z
End of End of Diameter Full Crest
Pipe to Length: Pipe to at Hand-
Coupling,
Power-
Coupling,
to Hand-
Diameter
of
Depth
of
Tight
Standoff Threads
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No. of TIght Tight Coupling Coupling Thread I
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Nominal Diameter Threads Plane Threads Point Plane Make-Up Plane Recess Recess Turns of Pipe m
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Size 04 per Inch LI L2 L4 EI J M Q q A Lc* 0
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I~ 0.405 27 0.1615 0.2639 0.3924 0.37360 0.1389 0.1198 0.468 0.0524 3
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14 0.540 18 0.2278 0.4018 0.5946 0.49163 0.2179 0.2001 0.603 0.1206 3 »
3/8 0.675 18 0.240 0.4078 0.6006 0.62701 0.2119 0.1938 0.738 0.1147 3
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0.840 14 0.320 0.5337 0.7815 0.77843 0.2810 0.2473 0.903 0.1582 3 Z
312
4 1.050 14 0.339 0.5457 0.7935 0.98887 0.2690 0.2403 1.113 0.1516 3 -Gl»
z
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I 1.315 1112 0.400 0.6828 0.9845 1.23863 0.3280 0.3235 1.378 0.2241 3 0.3325 -t
11/4 1.660 III 0.420 0.7068 1.0085 1.58338 0.3665 0.3275 1.723 0.2279 3 0.3565 I
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11/2 1.900 0.420 0.7235 1.0252 1.82234 0.3498 0.3442 1.963 0.2439 3 0.3732 !IJ
2 2.375 III 2 0.436 1.0582 2.29627 0.3793 0.4062 0
0.7565 0.3611 2.469 0.2379 3
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21/2 2.875 8 0.682 1.1375 1.5712 2.76216 0.4913 0.6392 2.969 0.4915 2 0.6342 'U
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3 1/2 4.000 8 0.821 1.2500 1.6837 3.88881 0.5038 0.6127 4.094 0.4662 2 0.7467 0
z
4 4.500 8 0.844 1.3000 1.7337 4.38712 0.5163 0.6397 4.594 0.4920 2 0.7967 0
5 5.563 8 0.937 1.4063 1.8400 5.44929 0.4725 0.6530 5.657 0.5047 2 0.9030 "»
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6 6.625 8 0.958 1.5125 1.9462 6.50597 0.4913 0.7382 6.719 0.5861 2 1.0092 (J)
Z
8 8.625 8 1.063 1.7125 2.1462 8.50003 0.4788 0.8332 8.719 0.6768 2 1.2092 .F>
10 10.750 8 1.210 1.9250 2.3587 10.62094 0.5163 0.8987 10.844 0.7394 2 1.4217 -t
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12 12.750 8 1.360 2.1250 2.5587 12.61781 0.5038 0.9487 12.844 0.7872 2 1.6217 III
Z
140 14.000 8 1.562 2.2500 2.6837 13.87263 0.5038 0.8717 14.094 0.7136 2 1.7467 -»
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160 16.000 8 1.812 2.4500 2.8837 15.87575 0.4913 0.8217 16.094 0.6658 2 1.9467 z
0
180 18.000 8 2.000 2.6500 3.0837 17.87500 0.4788 0.8337 18.094 0.6773 2 2.1467 r
200 20.000 8 2.125 2.8500 3.2837 19.87031 0.5288 0.9087 20.094 0.7490 2 2.3467 Z
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Note: Hand tight Standoff "An is the basic allowance for basic power makeup of the joint as shown in Figure I. :IJ
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Lc =L4 -0.937 in. for 8 thread line pipe. (/)
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6 API STANDARD 5B
Notes:
l. For :;izes 16,18 5/8 and 20 grades H, J and K casing a 5/8 in. equilateral 4. The vanish cone angle applies to the roots of the incomplete threads pro-
triangl!: shall be die stamped at a distance of L4 + 1/16 in. from each end. duced by either multiple point or single point tools.
2. The vanish cone angle is optional for round threads on downhole tools. 5. TECL (Thread Element Control Length) is a measured dimension (actual
3. For basic power-tight make-up, the face of coupling or box advances to total thread length - 0.500"), therefore, not a basic design measurement.
plane of vanish point.
Figure 3-Basic Dimensions of Casing Round Threads Hand-Tight Make-Up
Table 5-Tolerances on Casing Round Thread

Dimensionsc
Element Tolerances
Taper:
per Foot on Diameter (0.750 in.) ....... +0.0625 in.
-0.0312 in.
perInch on Diameter ...... (0.0625 in.) +0.0052 in.
-0.0026 in.
____ L·_l_~~---=:"
per Inch .......................... ±0.003 in.
Taper
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=3/4 in. per ft or 0.0625 in. per in. on diameter Height:
cumulative ........................ ±0.006 in.
hs and h n ......................... +0.002 in.

-0.004 in.
Figure 4-Casing Round Thread Form Angle, Included ................................ ± 111z deg.
(See Table 4 for dimensions) Length, L4 (external thread):b ...................... ±I p
Chamfer: ..................................... +5 deg.

-Odeg.
Standoff A: ................................... See Par. 4.4
Table 4-Casing Round Thread Height Dimensions
All dimensions in inches. See Figure 3. Casing coupling dia Q, and depth q ................ +0.031 in. -0
8 Threads aFor pipe (external threads) the lead tolerance per inch is the maximum al-
per Inch lowable error in any inch within the length L4-g. See Sect. 5 for g dimen-
Thread Element p=0.1250 sions. The cumulative lead tolerance is the maximum allowable error over
the entire length L 4-g. For internal threads, lead measurements shall be
H =0.866p 0.10825 made within the length from the recess to a plane located at a distance J +
h, = hn = 0.626p - 0.007 0.07125 gne thread tum from the center of the coupling.
S''S = sm = 0.12Op + 0.002 0.01700 L4 is acceptable: a, if the distance from the end of the pipe to the vanish
scs = sen = O.l2Op + 0.005 0.02000 plane (at the point where the outside diameter of the pipe is a maximum) is
within the above minus tolerance; or b, if the distance from the end of the
Note: Calculations for H, hs' and h n are based on formulas for a symmetri- pipe to the vanish plane (where the outside diameter of the pipe is a mini-
cal straight screw thread rather than a symmetrical tapered thread. The re- mum) is within the above plus tolerance.
sulting differences are deemed to be insignificant for threads with 0.125 in. cTolerances apply to both external and internal threads except where other-
pitch 2i11d 3/4 in. per foot taper or less. wise indicated.
Table 6-Casing Short-Thread Dimensions
All dimensions in inches, except as indicated. See Figure 3.
(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) ( II) (12) (13) (14) CIl
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Total Pipe to Length: Minimum 0
Nominal Length: Length: Pitch Center of Face of Hand- Length, ~
End of End of Diameter Diameter Full Crest <5
Weight: Coupling, Coupling Depth Tight z
Thread Pipe to Length: Pipe to at Hand- Power- to Hand- of of Standoff, Threads 0
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Major Hand-Tight Effective Vanish Tight From End :IJ

and No. of Tight Tight Coupling Coupling Thread
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Size Diameter Coupling Threads Plane Threads Point Plane Make-Up Plane Recess Recess Turns of Pipe :I:
:IJ
Designation D4 lb. per ft. per Inch L, L2 L4 E, J M Q q A Lc * m
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4'h 4.500 9.50 8 0.921 1.715 2.000 4.40337 l.l25 0.704 4'9/32 .500 3 0.875 Z
4'h 4.500 Others 8 1.546 2.340 2.625 4.40337 0.500 0.704 4 19132 .500 3 1.500 .P
5 5.000 11.50 8 1.421 2.215 2.500 4.90337 0.750 0.704 53/32 .500 3 1.375 G)
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5 5.000 Others 8 1.671 2.465 2.750 4.90337 0.500 0.704 53132 .500 3 1.625 c
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5 112 5.500 All 8 1.796 2.590 2.875 5.40337 0.500 0.704 5'9/32 .500 3 1.750 Z
6 5/8 6.625 All 8 2.046 2.840 3.125 6.52837 0.500 0.704 623132 .500 3 2.000 -Gl:»
7 7.000 17.00 8 1.296 2.090 2.375 6.90337 1.250 0.704 73132 .500 3 \.250 z
0
7 7.000 Others 8 2.046 2.840 3.125 6.90337 0.500 0.704 73132 .500 3 2.000 -I
7 25132
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8 5/8 8.625 24.00 8 1.854 2.715 3.000 8.52418 0.875 0.709 825132 .433 3'/z 1.875 ~
0
85/s 8.625 Others 8 2.229 3.090 3.375 8.52418 0.500 0.709 825132 .433 3'/z 2.250 Z
a
9 5/8 9.625 All 2.229 3.090 3.375 9.52418 0.500 0.709 925132 .433 3'/z 2.250
9 5/8 9.625 All
8
8 2.162 3.090 3.375 9.51999 0.500 0.713 9 25/32 .433 4 2.250
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103/4 10.750 32.15 8 1.604 2.465 2.750 10.64918 1.250 0.709 1029132 .433 31h 1.625 ::J
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a
103/4 10.750 Others 8 2.354 3.215 3.500 10.64918 0.500 0.709 1029132 .433 3'{z 2.37\ z
103/4 10.750 Others 8 2.287 3.215 3.500 10.64499 0.500 0.713 1029132 .433 4 2.375 0
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113/4 11.750 All 8 2.354 3.215 3.500 11.64918 0.500 0.709 11 29132 .433 3'h 2.375: 0
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113/4 1\.750 All 8 2.287 3.215 3.500 11.64499 0.500 0.713 11 29/32 .433 4 2.375 I!l
z
a
\33/8 \3.375 All 8 2.354 3.215 3.500 13.27418 0.500 0.709 \3'7/32 .433 3'h 2.375
b .P
\33/8 13.375 All 8 2.287 3.215 3.500 13.26999 0.500 0.7\3 13'7132 .433 4 2.375 -I
c
16 16.000 All 8 2.854 3.715 4.000 15.89918 0.500 0.709 167132 .366 3'/z 2.875 CD
185/8 18.625 87.50 8 2.854 3.715 4.000 18.52418 0.500 0.709 1827132 .366 3112 2.875
z
c .P
20 20.000 All 8 2.854 3.715 4.000 19.89918 0.500 0.709 207/32 .366 3'h 2.875 :»
d z
20 20.000 All 8 2.787 3.715 4.000 19.89499 0.500 0.713 207/32 .366 4 2.875 0
r
Included taper on diameter, all sizes, 0.0625 in. per in. Z
m
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'ij
Note: Hand tight Standoff "A" is the basic allowance for basic power makeup of the joint as shown in Figure 3. m
*Le = L4 - l.l25 in. for 8 Round Thread Casing. -I
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:Applicable to coupling grades lower than PlIO. m
Applicable to coupling grades PI \0 and higher. :»
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~pplicable to coupling grades lower than J55 and K55.
(f)
Applicable to coupling grades J55 and K55 and higher.
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Table 7-Casing Long-Thread Dimensions

Ail dimensions in inches. except as indicated. See Figure 3.
(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (II) (12) (13)
End of
Total Pipe to Length: Minimum
Length: Length: Pitch Center of Face of Hand- Length.
End of End of Diameter Coupling. Coupling Diameter Depth Tight Full Crest
Pipe to Length: Pipe to at Hand- Power- to Hand- of of Standoff. Threads
Major No. of Hand-Tight Effective Vanish Tight Tight Tight Coupling Coupling Thread From End
Size Diameter Threads Plane Threads Point Plane Make-Up Plane Recess Recess Turns of Pipe
Designation D4 per Inch Ll L2 L4 El J M Q q A Lc * »"U
4'12 4.500 8 1.921 2.715 3.000 4.40337 0.500 0.704 4'9132 .500 3 1.875 -
CJ)
5 5.000 8 2.296 3.090 3.375 4.90337 0.500 0.704 5 3/32 .500 3 2.250 ~
5'12 5.500 8 2.421 3.215 3.500 5.40337 0.500 0.704 5'9132 .500 3 2.375 z
0
65/8 6.625 8 2.796 3.590 3.875 6.52837 0.500 0.704 6 23/32 .500 3 2.750 »
II
7 7.000 8 2.921 3.715 4.000 6.90337 0.500 0.704 7 3/32 .500 3 2.875 0
01
7 5fg 7.625 8 2.979 3.840 4.125 7.52418 0.500 0.709 7 25/32 .433 3'/2 3.000 w
85/8 8.625 8 3.354 4.215 4.500 8.52418 0.500 0.709 8 25/32 .433 3'/2 3.375
925132
3
9 5/8 9.625 8 3.604 4.465 4.750 9.52418 0.500 0.709 .433 3'/2 3.62\
9 5/8 9.625 8 3.537 4.465 4.750 9.51999 0.500 0.713 925132 .433 4 3.625
20 20.000 8 4.104 4.965 5.250 19.89918 0.500 0.709 207/32 .366 3'/2 4.125~
20 20.000 8 4.037 4.965 5.250 19.89499 0.500 0.713 207/32 .366 4 4.125
Included taper on diameter. all sizes. 0.0625 in. per in.
Note: Hand tight Standoff "A" is the basic allowance for basic power makeup of the joint as shown in Figure 3.
*Lc = L4 - 1.125 in. for 8 Round Thread Casing.
~Applicable to coupling grades lower than PlIO.
Applicable to coupling grades PlIO and higher.
~pplicable to coupling grades lower than J55 and K55.
Applicable to coupling grades J55 and K55 and higher.
SPECIFICATION FOR THREADING, GAUGING, AND THREAD INSPECTION OF CASING, TUBING, AND LINE PIPE THREADS 9
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PLANE OF CENTER OF COUPLING
I
nLANE OF END OF
I
IPE, POWER-TIGHT
HPLANE OF END OF
I
PIPE, HAND-TIGHT
PLANE OF
THE FACE OF THE COUPLING ADVANCES TO WITHIN
ONE THREAD TURN OF THE BASE OF THE TRIANGLE
STAMP FOR MINIMUM POWER-TIGHT MA~EUP AND
TO THE APEX OF THE TRIANGLE FOR MAXIMUM
MAKEUP
PERFECT THREAD
Lf.NGTH
i--PLANE OF YANISH POINT
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BASIC HAND-TIGHT POSITION

BASIC POWER-TIGHT POSITION ... 00 FOR SIZE .. 'Iz"
.!i00 FOR SIZES 5"THROUGH 13~·
.37!i FOR SIZE 16"AND LARGER
Figure 5-Basic Dimensions of Buttress Casing Threads Hand-Tight Make-Up

(See Figures 6 and 7 for detail of thread form and dimensions.)
TAPER = 1 IN. PER FT. OR 0.0833 IN. PER IN. ON DIAM.
Figure 7-Buttress Casing Thread Form and

Dimensions-For Casing Sizes 16 in. and Larger
TAPER = 3/4 IN. PER Fr. OR 0.0625 IN. PER IN. ON DIAM.
Figure 6-Buttress Casing Thread Form and

Dimensions-For Casing Sizes 4 1/2 through 13 3/8 in.
10 API STANDARD 58
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Table 8-Tolerances on Buttress Casing Thread Dimensions
(I) (2)
Element Tolerances
Taper:
Coupling:
per Foot on Diameter ..........................................+0.054 in.
-0.030 in.
0.0625 in. per Inch on Diameter (4 112 in. through 133/8 in.) ............ +0.0045 in.
-0.0025 in.
0.0833 in. per Inch on Diameter (16 in. and Larger) ..................+0.0045 in.
-0.0025 in.
Pipe (In perfect thread length):
per Foot on Diameter ..........................................+0.042 in.
-0.018 in.
0.0625 in. per Inch on Diameter (4 112 in. through 133/8 in.) ............+0.0035 in.
-0.0015 in.
0.0833 in. per Inch on Diameter (16 in. and Larger) ..................+0.0035 in.
-0.0015 in.
Pipe (In imperfect thread length):a
per Foot on Diameter .......................................... +0.054 in.
-0.018 in.
0.0625 in. per Inch on Diameter (4 112 in. through 13 3fg in.) ............ +0.0045 in.
-0.0015 in.
0.0833 in. per Inch on Diameter (16 in. and Larger) .................. +0.0045 in.
-0.0015 in.
Per Inch
133/8 in. and smaller ........................................... ±0.002 in.
16 in. and larger ..............................................±0.003 in.
Cumulative ...........................................................±0.004 in.
Thread Height: ............................................................... 0.062 ± .001
Angle, included: .............................................................. ± 1 deg.
Length, L4 (external thread):
Tolerance not specified because of type of thread
Length AI: .................................................................. ± 1132 in.
Chamfer:
On outside end ofthreaded pipe and coupling ............................... +5 deg.
-0 deg.
Standoff A: .................................................................. See Par. 4.4
3Taper of the thread root (or "minor'l cone should not increase over the maximum tolerance at the point of
intersection with the pipe outside diameter.
bThe lead tolerance per inch is the maximum allowable error in any inch within the perfect thread length. The
cumulative tolerance is the maximum lillowable error over the full perfect thread length. The perfect thread length
for (external and internal) threads is defined by paragraph 5.14.
cTolerances apply to both external and internal threads except where otherwise indicated.
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All dimensions in inches, except as indicated. See Figure 5. 0
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End of Coupling, Coupling, Length: End of Tight of Full Crest Ei
Size: Length: Length: Pipe to Power- Hand- Face of Pipe to Standoff Counterbore Threads Z
Outside Major No. of Imperfect Perfect Vanish Pitch
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TIght Tight Coupling Triangle Threads in From End -(j)
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Diameter Diameter Threads Threads Threads Point Diameter Make-Up Make-Up to Plane Stamp Turns Coupling of Pipe »
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D D4 per Inch g L7 L4 B] J 10 E7 AI A Q Lc * G)
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5 1h 4 1/8 0
5.516 5 1.984 1.8410 3.8250 5.454 0.500 1.000 1.784 I 5.640 \.4410 -I
6 5/8 6.641 5 \.984 2.0285 4.0125 6.579 0.500 \.000 1.784 4 5!t6 I 6.765 1.6285 I
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7 7.016 5 \.984 2.2160 4.2000 6.954 0.500 1.000 1.784 41h I 7.140 \.8160 ~
7 5/8 7.641 5 \.984 2.4035 4.3875 7.579 0.500 1.000 1.784 4"h6 I 7.765 2.0035 0
85/8 8.641 5 1.984 2.5285 4.5125 8.579 0.500 1.000 \.784 4 13!t6 I 8.765 2.1285 Z
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95/8 9.641 5 1.984 2.5285 4.5125 9.579 0.500 1.000 1.784 4131t6 I 9.765 2.1285 m
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HP/4 10.766 5 1.984 2.5285 4.5125 10.704 0.500 1.000 \.784 4131t6 I 10.890 2.1285 :;j
113/4 11.766 4.5125 0.500 1.784 413!t6 I 11.890 2.1285 0
5 1.984 2.5285 11.704 1.000 z
13 3/8 13.391 5 1.984 2.5285 4.5125 13.329 0.500 1.000 \.784 413!t6 I 13.515 2.1285 0
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16 16.000 5 1.488 3.1245 4.6125 15.938 0.500 0.875 1.313 413!t6 7/8 16.154 2.7245 ()
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20 20.000 5 1.488 3.1245 4.6125 19.938 0.500 0.875 1.313 4 13!t6 7/8 20.154 2.7245 Z
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I. At plane of perfect thread length L7' the basic major diameter of the pipe thread and plug gage thread is 0.016 in. greater than specified pipe diameter D for sizes 13 3/8 and smaller, and is equal to r
the specified pipe diameter for sizes 16 and larger Z
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2. Hand tight Standoff "An is the basic allowance for basic power makeup of the joint as shown in Figure 5. The 3/8 in. equilateral triangle stamp located on the pipe at the length A I from the end of "tI
the pipe facilitates obtaining the power makeup provided for by the Hand tight Standoff "An. 'ij
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25% of the pipe circumference is permissible. The remaining threads in the Lc thread length shall be full crested threads.
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Table 11-Tolerances on Tubing Round-Thread
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Dimensions
(1) (2)
Element Tolerances
25 0 • TUBING _101_--'
Taper:
"--._ of -~-. _ _ _ _ :.,.. ;.-q--:--A~ ,---1!l0 T\l1ING Per Foot on Diameter:
, 65\ ____-. ~~~ --:::'1~'r~='-" ""'T- Non-Upset tubing and
'___ -;/,-AA/\'''\,/\/'V'\~.J-, ': . , regular thread external-upset
'1"._-------- - - - - - - - - - - '-.; ~.---.--. tubing .... , , ... , ..... , .......... +0.0625 in.
EI i -0.0312 in.
Per Inch on Diameter:
....,
OUTSIDE Non-Upset tubing and
BREAXO:>JINEFI DI~ETEl'I
o regular thread external-upset
r.-------- --- - -~2-- - - -
~-.- _ --_ .. _'.--- tubing ................. , , .. , . . . +0.0052 in.
-----
I ", -0,0026 in.
Notes: per Inch:
I, Th'e vanish cone angle is optional for round threads on downhole tools. Non-Upset tubing and
2. Th'e vanish cone angle applies to the roots of the incomplete threads pro- regular thread external-upset
duced by either multiple point or single point tools, tubing, ..... , . , ......... , .. , .... ±0.003 in.
3. Fo:r basic power-tight make-up, the face of coupling or box advances to cumulative
plane of vanish point. Non-Upset tubing and
regular thread external-upset
Figure 8-Basic Dimensions of Tubing Round tubing .......................... ±0.006 in.
Threads Hand-Tight Make-Up Height, hs and h n:
Non-Upset tubing and
regular thread external-upset
tubing .. , .. , .. , ............... , . +0.002 in.
-0.004 in.
Angle, included ± II h deg.
T b
i Length, L4 (external thread):
8-Thread per in ...... , ....... , ..... " , . ±I p
i 10-Thread per in.
H External-Upset. ..... , .......... , . ±11hp
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H
_3/4p
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I Non-Upset, .................... , ± }Ihp
L Chamfer: (On outside end of threaded pipe) ... , .... , +5 deg.

-Odeg,
Standoff A: ... , .. , ....... , ....... , .. , ..... See Par. 4.4
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= -
I - - . Taper 314 in: Per II or 0.0625 in. per in. on diameter
aFor pipe (external threads) the lead tolerance per inch is the maximum
allowable error in any inch within the length L4-g. See Sect. 5 for g
dimensions. The cumulative lead tolerance is the maximum allowable error
over the entire length 4-g, For internal threads, lead measurements shall be
made within the length from the recess to a plane located at a distance J +
Figure 9-Tubing Round Thread Form one thread turn from the center of the coupling or from the small end of the
(See Table 10 for dimensions) thread in the box of integral joint tubing.
bL4 is acceptable: a, if the distance from the end of the pipe to the vanish
plane (at the point where the outside diameter of the pipe is a maximum) is
within the above minus tolerance; or b, if the distance from the end of the
pipe to the vanish plane (where the outside diameter of the pipe is a
minimum) is within the above plus tolerance.
Table 10-Tubing Round Thread Height Dimensions cTolerances apply to both external and internal threads except where
otherwise indicated.
All dimensions in inches. See Figure 8. dFor tolerances on fiberglass long round pipe threads, see applicable
fiberglass pipe standards.
10 Threads 8 Threads
per inch per inch
Thread Element p = 0.1000 p = 0.1250
H =O.866p 0,08660 0.10825
hs = hn = 0.626p - 0.007 0,05580 0.07125
=
srs srn = 0.120p + 0,002 0,01400 0.01700
ses =sen = 0.12Op + 0.005 0.01700 0.02000
Note: Calculations for H, hs' and h n are based on fonnulas for a symmetrical
straight screw thread rather than a symmetrical tapered thread. The resulting
differences are deemed to be insignificant for threads with 0,125 in, pitch
and 314 in. per foot taper or less.
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All dimensions in inches, except as indicated. See Figure 8. 0
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End of End of Diameter Coupling, Coupling Tight Full Crest G>
Diameter Depth
Pipe to Length: Pipe to at Hand- Threads c>
Power- to Hand- of of Standoff. Gl
Major No. of Hand-Tight Effective Vanish Tight Tight Tight Coupling Coupling Thread From End Z
Size: Diameter Threads Plane Threads Point Plane Make-Up Plane Recess Recess Turns of Pipe ->z
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Designation D4 per Inch L) L2 L4 E) J M Q q A Lc* 0

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1.315 1.315 10 0.479 0.956 1.125 1.25328 0.500 0.446 1.378 5116 2 0.300 m
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27/8 2.875 10 1.417 1.894 2.063 2.81326 0.500 0.446 2.938 5h6 2 1.163 0
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(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)
End of
Length: Length: Pitch Center of Face of Hand- Length,
End of End of Diameter Coupling, Coupling Diameter Depth Tight Full Crest
Pipe to Length: Pipe to at Hand- Power- to Hand- of of Standoff, Threads
Major No. of Hand-TIght Effective Vanish Tight Tight Tight Coupling Coupling Thread From End
Size: Diameter Threads Plane Threads Point Plane Make·Up Plane Recess Recess Turns of Pipe
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Designation D4 per Inch L\ L2 L4 E\ J M Q q A Le * 3!
1.050 1.315 10 0.479 0.956 1.125 1.25328 0.500 0.446 1.378 5116 2 0.300 en
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1.315 1.469 10 0.604 1.081 1.250 1.40706 0.500 0.446 1.531 5116 2 0.350 z
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1.660 1.812 10 0.729 1.206 1.375 1.75079 0.500 0.446 1.875 5116 2 0.475 »
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1.900 2.094 10 0.792 1.269 1.438 2.03206 0.500 0.446 2.156 5116 2 0.538 0
23fg 2.594 8 1.154 1.703 1.938 2.50775 0.500 0.534 2.656 3/8 2 0.938
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2'/8 3.094 8 1.341 1.890 2.125 3.00775 0.500 0.534 3.156 3/8 2 1.125
3 1/2 3.750 8 1.591 2.140 2.375 3.66395 0.500 0.534 3.813 3/8 2 1.375
4 4.250 8 1.716 2.265 2.500 4.16395 0.500 0.534 4.313 3/8 2 1.500
4 1/2 4.750 8 1.841 2.390 2.625 4.66395 0.500 0.534 4.813 3/8 2 1.625
Included taper on diameter, all sizes, 0.0625 in. per in.
Note: Hand tight Standoff "AU is the basic allowance for basic power makeup of the joint as shown in Figure 8.
*Lc =L4 - 0.900 in. for 10 thread tubing. but not less than 0.300 in.
Le =L4 - 1.000 in. for 8 thread tubing.
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All dimensions in inches, except as indicated. See Figure 8. "JJ
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Length: Length: Pitch Center of Face of Hand- Length, (j)
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Pipe to Length: Pipe to at Hand- Power- to Hand- of of Standoff, Threads Z
Major No. of Hand-TIght Effective Vanish Tight Tight Tight Coupling Coupling Thread From End 9
Size: Diameter Threads Plane Threads Point Plane Make-Up Plane Recess Recess Turns of Pipe »
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Designation D4 per Inch L, L2 L4 E, J M Q q A Lc * 0
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1.050 1.315 \0 0.979 1.456 1.625 1.25328 0.500 0.446 1.378 5116 2 0.725 1I
1.315 1.469 \0 1.\04 1.581 1.750 1.40706 0.500 0.446 1.531 5116 2 0.850 ~
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1.660 1.812 \0 1.229 1.706 1.875 1.75079 0.500 0.446 1.875 5116 2 0.975 Z
1.900 2.094 10 1.417 1.894 2.063 2.03206 0.500 0.446 2.156 5116 2 1.163 (J)
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27/8 3.094 8 2.091 2.640 2.875 3.00775 0.500 0.534 3.156 J/8 2 1.875 :j
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3 1/2 3.750 8 2.341 2.890 3.125 3.66395 0.500 0.534 3.813 3/8 2 2.125 z
J/8 0
4 4.250 8 2.591 3.140 3.375 4.16395 0.500 0.534 4.313 2 2.375
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to
=
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=
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(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (II) (12) (13)
End of
Length: Length: Pitch Center of Face of Hand- Length,
End of End of Diameter Coupling, Coupling Diameter Depth Tight Full Crest
Pipe to Length: Pipe to at Hand- Power- to Hand- of of Standoff, Threads >
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Major No. of Hand-Tight Effective Vanish Tight Tight TIght Coupling Coupling Thread From End en
Size: Diameter Threads Plane Threads Point Plane Make-Up Plane Recess Recess Turns of Pipe )i
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Designation D4 per Inch L\ L2 L4 E\ J M Q q A Lc* 0
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1.660 1.660 10 0.604 1.081 1.250 1.59826 0.500 0.446 1.723 5116 2 0.350
1.900 1.900 10 0.729 1.206 1.375 1.83826 0.500 0.446 1.963 5116 2 0.475
2.063 2.094 10 0.792 1.269 1.438 2.03206 0.500 0.446 2.156 5116 2 0.538
Note: Hand tight Standoff "A" is the basic allowance for basic power makeup of the joint as shown in Figure 8.
*Lc =L4 - 0.900 in. for 10 thread tubing.
profile shall be rounded to provide for coatable service and seal elements of either member when using a thread compound
the radius transition shall be smooth with no sharp corners, meeting or exceeding the performance requirements of the latest
burrs, or slivers on the ID or OD chamfer surfaces. The di- edition of API Recommended Practice 5A3. The threads and
mensions listed in Table 16 are recommended values but are seal in the box or on the pipe male end of extreme-line casing
not subject to measurement to determine acceptance or rejec- shall be electroplated, heat treated, or processed by some other
tion of the product. acceptable method which will minimize galling and develop the
maximum leak resistance characteristics of the connection.
4.2 EXTREME-LINE CASING
4.2.1 Connection 4.2.5 Other Machined Elements
Extreme-line casing shall be furnished with threaded ex- The pin shoulders and box faces shall be free of any de-
ternal upset pin and box ends. The made-up casing joint shall fects which would cause a false standoff of the connection in
be shoulder-tight. The shoulder provides the stop that posi- the made-up position.
tions the engaging members in their proper interference fit.
The thread and seal elements shall conform to the specifica- 4.2.6 Gauging
tions herein. The seal interference is that occurring in the fit The pin and box threads and seals shall be controlled by
of pin seal to box seal at the tangent point (see Figures 10 API certified reference master gauges in accordance with
and 11, dimensions A and 0). gauging practices in Sect. 6.2. All thread and seal elements
shall be subject to inspection in accordance with Table 19 and
4.2.2 Seals Section 8.
The seals shall be finished in a manner to assure a pres- Continued on Page 25
sure-tight connection when properly made up power-tight.
The seals shall have a surface finish free of any defects
Table 16-Round Nosed Ends
which could cause surface galling of the mating members
when connection is made up properly. STARTING THREAD
Note: A tight joint is one which, when properly made up power-tight using
a suitable thread compound, shows no leaks at ambient temperature at any
pressure up to and including the specified hydrostatic test pressure.
SCRATCH THREAD
4.2.3 Thread Dimensions
Extreme-line casing threads shall conform to the dimen-
sions specified in Figures 12 through 15 and the tolerances
given in Table 19 and shown in Figures 12 through 15. The
thread lengths and length tolerances shall be as specified in
Figures 10 and 11. All thread lengths shall be measured par-
..
allel to the thread axis; all thread heights and diameters shall
be measured normal to the thread axis; the lead shall be mea-
sured paraIle] to the thread axis along the reference dimen- (I) (2)
sion line in the perfect thread portion. The pin member Radius, r
Size (in.)
entrance threads shall be as shown in Figures 12 and 14.
23/S 3132
4.2.4 Thread Finish 271s 3132
31/2 I/S
4 lis
The threads shall be free of any defects which break their 4 1/2 lis
continuity. The box and pin threads shall be of such form and
finish and shall be machined uniformly within the specified lim- Note: Radius transition shall be smooth with no sharp comers, burrs or
its to assure interchangeability and the ability to withstand slivers on ID or OD chamfer surfaces.
power make-up and break-out without injury to the thread or
18 API STANDARD 58
SEE DETAIL E SEe OET ... ll 0

FIG. 7.1
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FIG. 7.3
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6 THREADS PER INCH 1 'yo 11.715· •• 060'
TAPER PER FOOT ON 01....
SEE FIG. 7.3 & 7.4 FOR
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ALL THD. DETAILS ~.In· .. 012"

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(See Table 17 for dimensions and standoff values.)

(See Figures 12 and 13 forth read details.)
(See Table 19 for thread and seal tolerances.)
(See Section 6.2 for gauging practice.)
(See Figure 11 and Table 18 for sizes over 75/S in.)
Figure 1Q-Machining Details-Sizes 5 Through 7o/sln.

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Table 17-Threading and Machining Dimensions-Sizes 5 Through 7 5/s 'U
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(See Figure II and Table 18 for sizes over 75/8 in.)
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A H Z
Size Weight ID Bored .P
aD lb. per ft. (Nom.) Upset Max. Min. B C D E G Min. Max. Min. Max. »
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4.819 4.821 4.975 0
15.00 4.198 4.183 4.504 4.506 4.208 4.545 4.235 4.575 4.938 4.827 4.829
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15.50 4.736 4.721 5.008 5.010 4.746 5.048 4.773 5.079 5.442 5.331 5.333 5.323 5.325 5.479 ~
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17.00 4.701 4.686 5.008 5.010 4.711 5.048 4.738 5.079 5.442 5.331 5.333 5.323 5.325 5.479 Z
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5'/2 20.00 4.701 4.686 5.008 5.Q\0 4.711 5.048 4.738 5.079 5.442 5.331 5.333 5.323 5.325 5.479 'U
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23.00 4.610 4.595 5.007 5.009 4.619 5.048 4.647 5.079 5.441 5.330 5.332 5.323 5.325 5.479 0
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24.00 5.781 5.766 6.089 6.091 5.792 6.130 5.818 6.160 6.523 6.412 6.414 6.403 6.405 6.559 z
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6 5/8 28.00 5.731 5.716 6.088 6.090 5.741 6.129 5.768 6.160 6.522 6.411 6.413 6.403 6.405 6.559
32.00 5.615 5.600 6.088 6.090 5.624 6.129 5.652 6.159 6.522 6.411 6.413 6.404 6.406 6.560 "
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23.00 6.171 6.156 6.477 6.479 6.182 6.518 6.208 6.549 6.912 6.801 6.803 6.792 6.794 6.948 Z
26.00 6.171 6.156 6.477 6.479 6.182 6.518 6.208 6.549 6.912 6.801 6.803 6.792 6.794 6.948 --i
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29.00 6.123 6.108 6.477 6.479 6.134 6.518 6.160 6.549 6.912 6.801 6.803 6.792 6.794 6.948 c
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7 32.00 6.032 6.017 6.477 6.479 6.042 6.518 6.069 6.548 6.911 6.800 6.802 6.792 6.794 6.948 Z
35.00 5.940 5.925 6.476 6.478 5.949 6.517 5.977 6.548 6.911 6.800 6.802 6.793 6.795 6.949 .P
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38.00 5.860 5.845 6.476 6.478 5.869 6.517 5.897 6.548 6.911 6.800 6.802 6.793 6.795 6.949 0
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26.40 6.770 6.755 7.072 7.074 6.782 7.113 6.807 7.148 7.511 7.400 7.402 7.390 7.392 7.546 Z
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29.70 6.770 6.755 7.072 7.074 6.782 7.113 6.807 7.148 7.511 7.400 7.402 7.390 7.392 7.546
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7% 33.70 6.705 6.690 7.072 7.074 6.716 7.112 6.742 7.147 7.510 7.399 7.401 7.390 7.392 7.548 'li
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39.00 6.565 6.550 7.071 7.073 6.575 7.112 6.602 7.147 7.510 7.399 7.401 7.391 7.393 7.549 -i
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Table 17-Threading and Machining Dimensions-Sizes 5 Through 7 5/s (Continued)

(See Figure 10 for illustration.)
(See Table 19 for thread and seal tolerances)
(See Secl. 6.2 for gauging practice)
(See Figure 11 and Table 18 for sizes over 7 5/8 in.)
(All dimensions in inches, except as indicated)
(I) (2) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24)
Gauge to Product Standoff
Threading and Machining Dimensions Ring to Pin Plug to Box
M Seal Thread Seal Thread
Nom.
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Size Weight, Std. Opt. b a c
OD lb. per ft. K Jt. JI. N Min. Max. P Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
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17.00
20.00
5.116
5.116
5.860
5.860
5.780
5.780
5.037
5.037
5.000
5.000
5.002
5.002
4.964
4.964
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.151
.140
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1.039
1.039
1.051
1.051
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23.00 5.116 5.860 5.780 5.038 5.000 5.002 4.964 .197 .186 .136 .148 .306 .322 1.036 1.048 .056 .072 c
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24.00 6.196 7.000 6.930 6.117 6.080 6.082 6.044 .151 .140 .148 .160 .358 .374 \.048 1.060 .108 .124
6 5/8 28.00 6.196 7.000 6.930 6.118 6.080 6.082 6.045 .177 .165 .145 .157 .354 .370 1.045 1.057 .104 .120
32.00 6.197 7.000 6.930 6.118 6.081 6.083 6.045 .235 .223 .142 .154 .350 .366 1.042 1.054 .100 .116
23.00 6.585 7.390 7.310 6.506 6.468 6.470 6.433 .151 .139 .151 .163 .364 .380 \.051 1.063 .112 .128
26.00 6.585 7.390 7.310 6.506 6.468 6.470 6.433 .151 .\39 .151 .163 .364 .380 \.051 1.063 .112 .128
29.00 6.585 7.390 7.310 6.506 6.468 6.470 6.433 .175 .163 .151 .163 .364 .380 1.051 1.063 .112 .128
7 32.00 6.585 7.390 7.310 6.506 6.469 6.471 6.433 .220 .209 .148 .160 .360 .376 1.048 1.060 .108 .124
35.00 6.586 7.530 7.390 6.507 6.469 6.471 6.434 .267 .255 .145 .157 .356 .372 1.045 1.057 .104 .120
38.00 6.586 7.530 7.390 6.507 6.469 6.471 6.434 .307 .295 .145 .157 .356 .372 1.045 \.057 .104 .120
26.40 7.183 8.010 7.920 7.100 7.062 7.064 7.026 .148 .137 .157 .169 .350 .366 \.057 \.069 .104 .120
29.70 7.183 8.010 7.920 7.100 7.062 7.064 7.026 .148 .\37 .157 .169 .350 .366 \.057 \.069 .104 .120
75/8 33.70 7.183 8.010 7.920 7.100 7.062 7.064 7.027 .181 .169 .154 .166 .346 .362 1.054 \.066 .100 .116
39.00 7.184 8.010 7.920 7.100 7.063 7.065 7.028 .251 .240 .151 .163 .342 .358 \.051 \.063 .096 .112
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(See Table 19 for thread and seal tolerances.)
(See Section 6.2 for gauging practice.)
(See Figure 10 and Table 17 for sizes under 8 5/s.)
Figure 11-Machining Details-Sizes 8 5/s Through 10 3/4

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Table 18-Threading and Machining Dimensions-Sizes 8 5/a Through 10 3/4

(See Figure II for illustration)
(See Table 17 for thread and seal tolemnces)
(See Section 6.2 for gauging pmctice)
(See Figure 10 and Table 17 for sizes under 8 5/8)
(All dimensions in inches, except as indicated)
(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (II) (12) (13)
Threading and Machining Dimensions
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36.00 7.725 7.710 8.100 8.102 7.737 8.148 7.762 8.192 8.569 8.418 8.420 8.408 8.410 8.601 Si0
85/8 40.00 7.663 7.648 8.100 8.102 7.674 8.148 7.700 8.192 8.569 8.418 8.420 8.409 8.411 8.602 (J1
44.00 7.565 7.550 8.100 8.102 7.575 8.147 7.602 8.191 8.568 8.417 8.419 8.409 8.411 8.602 to
49.00 7.451 7.436 8.099 8.101 7.460 8.147 7.488 8.191 8.568 8.417 8.419 8.410 8.412 8.603
40.00 8.665 8.650 9.041 9.043 8.677 9.089 8.702 9.134 9.512 9.361 9.363 9.351 9.353 9.544
43.50 8.665 8.650 9.041 9.043 8.677 9.089 8.702 9.134 9.512 9.361 9.363 9.351 9.353 9.544
9 5/8 47.00 8.621 8.606 9.041 9.043 8.633 9.089 8.658 9.134 9.512 9.361 9.363 9.351 9.353 9.544
53.50 8.475 8.460 9.040 9.042 8.485 9.088 8.512 9.133 9.511 9.360 9.362 9.352 9.354 9.545
45.50 9.819 9.804 10.286 10.288 9.829 10.334 9.854 10.378 10.756 10.605 10.607 10.597 10.599 10.790
51.00 9.719 9.704 10.286 10.288 9.729 10.334 9.754 10.378 10.756 10.605 10.607 10.597 10.599 10.790
103/4 55.50 9.629 9.614 10.286 10.288 9.639 10.334 9.664 10.378 10.756 10.605 10.607 10.597 10.599 10.790
60.70 9.529 9.514 10.286 10.288 9.539 10.334 9.564 10.378 10.756 10.605 10.607 10.597 10.599 10.790
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24 API STANDARD 58
Table 19-1nspection of Extreme-Line Threads and Seals with Dimensions and Tolerances
THR:EAD TAPER THREAD LEAD

Taper shall be defined as the change in the cone diameter along the Lead shall be measured through positions shown as follows:
minor thread taper cone. The pin taper shall be measured in the thread roots; Taper A and B
the box taper shall be measured on the thread crests. The box and pin tapers (Figures 10 and 11) Tolerance (in.)
shall be measured through positions shown as taper A and taper B in
Figures 10 and II. The taper elements shall be as follows: Per inch to.003
Per meter
Taper Limit on Diameter Cumulative to.OO6
Minimum Maximum Contact Points
Position in. per in. in. per in.
Lead gauge contact points shall be of the truncated ball type (truncated
Sizes 5 through 75/ 8 in.: 0.023 in. from the crest of the diameter).
Pin end taper A & B 0.123 0.127 Size Ball-Point Diameter
Box end taper A 0.123 0.128
Box end taper B 0.123 0.127 5 through 75/8 0.087 in.
85/8 through 103/4 0.105 in.
Sizes 85fg through 103/4 in.:
Pin end taper A & B 0.102 0.106 The standard templates shall be so constructed so as to compensate for
Box end taper A 0.102 0.107 the error in measuring lead parallel to the taper cone instead of parallel to
Box end taper 0.102 0.106 the thread axis, according to the following values:
The thread of the pin member has two tapers as shown in detail F, Compensated Length
Figures 12 and 14. The taper of the imperfect entrance thread adjacent to the (Parallel to Taper Cone)
seal is greater than that through positions shown as tapers A and B in Length of Thread For Threads havinr, a Taper of:
(Parallel to Thread Axis) 11/4 in. per ft. 1 h in. per ft.
Figures 10 and II. The imperfect pin and box starting thread crests are
normal while the roots of these threads are not, due to truncation-see 1 1.00136 1.00195
details E and F, Figures 12 and 14 (see Note 1). The reverse condition 2 2.00271 2.00390
occurs in the box mating threads adjacent to the box seal and on the male The distance between any two adjacent notches of the template shall be
runout threads adjacent to the shoulder cylinder. These imperfect threads accurate within a tolerance of to.OOOI in .• and between any two non-adja-
have normal roots on the same taper as the perfect threads while the crests cent notches within a tolerance of t 0.0002 in.
are mot normal due to truncation (see Figures 10 and 11).
THREAD HEIGHT AND WIDTH
Note: I: Strict conformance to profile details indicated for entrance threads
is not mandatory. Modifications to facilitate generation of these threads in Height and width of threads shall be as shown in Figures 12 through 15.
keeping with the various methods of manufacture, or to ease or simplify The height. width. and angle deviations appearing, as viewed and/or mea-
inspc:ction, are permissible, provided such changes do not in any way impair sured on an optical comparator relative to an imposed perfect thread profile
the functioning of the joint with respect to handling. stabbing, makeup. template, constitute the applicable combined tolerances for these elements.
interchangeability. performance propenies, and service. Figures 12 and 14 Note 3: Provided all other thread element dimensions are within the toler-
show details of two entrance thread designs for both box and pin, ances stipulated herein, an additional tolerance of + 0.001 in. on thread
repn:sentative of the two commonly used methods of machining. height is acceptable.
Internal thread taper measurements shall be made on the thread crests. Contact Points
Three readings are required to cover tapers A and B. For measurements in Thread height gauges shall be fined with a conical point 1/8 in. long. For
taper area A. an internal taper gauge (see Note 2) fitted with the proper 5 through 7 5/8, the point shall be tapered from 0.062 in. diameter to a 0.050
extension arm for the size of the thread to be' inspected is required. The in. diameter at the tip. For 85/8 through 103/4, the point shall be tapered from
square contact point in the fixed end of the gauge shall be placed on the 0.079 in. diameter to a 0.050 in. diameter at the tip.
thread crest previously specified and the square contact point of the plunger
is placed on the crest diametrically opposite. Thread-Height Gauge and Check Block for All Sizes
of Extreme-Line Casing
Note 2: An internal micrometer fitted with flat contacts is also acceptable.
Extreme-line check blocks shall conform to the following dimensions
For pipe sizes 5 through 75/8. the inspection area shall start at a distance within a tolerance of to.OOO2 in.:
112 in. from the face of the box, which coincides with the founh thread crest. Pin Box
For pipe sizes 85/8 through 103/4. the inspection area shall start at a distance (in.) (in.)
1 in. from the face of the box. which coincides with the fifth thread crest. Sizes 5 through 75/8
The fixed point shall beheld firmly in position. the plunger point Width of groove at base of 6" flanks 0.080 0.080
oscililated through a small arc and the dial gauge set so that the zero position Depth of groove from 1st plateau 0.0488 0.0558
coincides with the maximum indication. Depth of groove from 2nd plateau 0.0592 0.0662
In a similar manner, the second reading of taper area A is made at the
saffil~ radial position relative to the axis of the thread but at an additional 1 Sizes 85/8 through 103/4
in. interval. This resulting reading is the actual taper for area A. Width of groove at base of 6" flanks 0.100 0.100
Measurement of taper area B commences with the last area A reading Depth of groove from I st plateau 0.0688 0.0758
and concludes with the final reading taken at an additional I in. interval. Depth of groove from 2nd plateau 0.0792 0.0862
The difference between these successive measurements shall be the taper of Extreme-line thread height gauges having dials for determining the error
that interval of threads. in height of a thread shall be adjusted to register zero when applied to the
proper 6 degree flank groove of the step-type check block.
Contact Points
Thread lengths shall be as shown in Figures 10 and 11.
For all taper gauge points, all sizes. the point dimension shall be 0.060 The box member seal surface shall be conical at a taper of 2 in. per f1. on
in. in diameter. The recommended contact points for pin threads shall be of diameter, ± 1116 in. per ft. The pin member seal surface shall be curved to a
the ball type. The contact points for the box threads shall be flat bottomed radius of llih in. ±1/4 in. centered as shown in Figures 12 and 14.
squzlI'e block type. TIuead and seal gauge standoff values shall be as shown in Tables 17 and 18.
5 Thread Inspection tance between the first and last perfect threads of more
than 1 in.; 112 in. intervals for products having a distance
5.1 LINE PIPE, ROUND THREAD CASING AND between the first and last perfect threads of 112 in. to I in.;
TUBING, AND BUTTRESS THREAD CASING and intervals consisting of 4 threads for products having
PRECAUTIONS 11112 threads per inch. Buttress thread taper shall also be
checked in the Imperfect Thread Area.
5.1.1 Temperature 2. Cumulative Lead Interval. The gauging of cumulative
All instruments shall be exposed to the same temperature lead on external or internal threads shall be measured
conditions as the product to be inspected, for a time suffi- over an interval (between the first and last perfect
cient to eliminate temperature difference. threads) which has a length equal to the largest multiple
of 112 in. for an even number of threads per inch or I in. for
5.1.2 Care of Instruments an odd number of threads per inch.
Note: The g values are given in Tables 21, 22, 24, 25 and 26. For round
The instruments described herein are precision instru- threads "g" was chosen as 0.625 inches for casing and 0.500 inches for
ments and should be handled in a careful and intelligent tubing.
manner, commensurate with the maintenance of the high ac-
curacy and precision required for inspection under this spec- TAPER MEASUREMENT
ification. If any instrument is dropped or shocked, it shall
5.1.6 Definition
not be used for inspection purposes until its accuracy has
been re-established. For round threads and line pipe threads, taper shall be de-
fined as the increase in the pitch diameter of the thread, in
5.1.3 Cleaning the Threads inches per inch of thread. For buttress threads, taper is de-
fined as the change in diameter along the minor cone of the
All threads shall be cleaned thoroughly before inspection. external threads and the major cone of the internal threads.
On all threads, taper tolerances are expressed in terms of
LOCATION OF MEASUREMENTS "inch per inch of thread" and taper deviation shall be deter-
5.1.4 Locations of First and Last Perfect Threads mined accordingly. The measurements are made for the spe-
cific interval lengths and the observed deviation shall be
a. The first perfect thread location is the thread nearest the calculated to the inches-per-inch basis.
chamfer on the pin or face of the coupling with a root having
a full crest on both sides. 5.1.7 Gauge Contact Points
b. The last perfect thread location on external threads shall be
L4 - g for tubing and Line Pipe, L7 for buttress, and last The contact points of taper gauges shall be of the ball-
scratch (Last Thread Groove) -0.500 in. for casing round point type with diameters in accordance with the following
threads. For casing, the distance from the end of the pipe to the table. For line pipe and round threads, the diameter of the
Last Perfect Thread is called the Thread Element Control contact points are such that they contact the thread flanks at
Length or TECL. The last perfect thread location on internal the pitch cone, approximately, rather than the minor cone.
threads is J + 1p measured from the physical center of the cou- For buttress threads, the dimensions of the contact points are
pling or from the small end of the box for integral joint tubing. such that they contact the minor cone of the external thread
and the major cone of the internal thread.
5.1.5 Measuring Intervals
Contact Point Dimensions For Taper and Runout Gauges
a. Thread Height. For the gauging of external or internal Ball-Point·
threads, measurements shall be made at the first and last per- Type Threads Type Diameter
Gauge per inch Thread in.
fect threads where full crested threads exist and continued
Taper 8 Rd. 0.072
from either in 1 in. intervals for products having a distance Taper 8 LP 0.072
between the first and last perfect threads of more than 1 in.; 112 Taper 10 Rd 0.057
in. intervals for products having a distance between the first Taper 10 LP 0.057
and last perfect threads of 1 in. to 112 in.; and intervals consist- Taper 11112 LP 0.050
Taper 14 LP 0.041
ing of 4 threads for products having 11112 threads per inch. Taper 18 LP 0.032
b. Leadffaper Taper 27 LP 0.021
Taper 5 Buttress 0.090
1. Common Intervals. For the gauging of external or in- Runout 5 Buttress 0.057
ternal threads, lead and taper measurements shall be made
*Tolerance is ±0.OO2 in.
starting at the first or last perfect thread and continued
from either in I in. intervals for products having a dis- Continued on Page 31
26 API STANDARD 5B
.960"
THREADS WITH NORMAL CRESTS 8 IMPERFECT ROOTS
~1/32"X:50
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DETAIL E FOOT ON DIA
BOX ENTRANCE THREADS
THRUD RUNOUT
FI~ST FULL THREAD SEAL SHOULOER
.540":t .010" .100" TANGENT
H WI NORMAL C)R£ 8 . IMPERFECT ROOTS
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DETAIL F
PIN ENTRANCE THREADS
Figure 12-Box and Pin Entrance Threads-Sizes 5 Through 7%

(See Figure 10 and Table 17 for illustration and other dimensions)
(See Figure 13 for thread form and details)
(See Figure 14 for sizes over 7 5/8)
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6 Threads Per Inch-1'l2ln. Taper per Ft. on Dia.
(See Figure 10 for other threading details)
(See Figure 15 for thread form, sizes over 75/6)
28
API STANDARD 58
START OF FIRST
FULL THREAD----~
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ROOT RUNOUT TIIUNCATEO
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FIRST FULL THIIEAD .996":l- .020"

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INTEIIIEeT OF TAPEII.
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Note: See Figure II and Table IS for illustration and other dimensions. See Figure 15 for thread form and details. See Figure 12 for sizes under SSfg,
Figure 14-Box and Pin Entrance Threads-Sizes 8% Through 10%

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Figure 15-Product Thread Form-Sizes 8 % Through 10%

5 Threads Per Inch-11 14 In. Taper Per Ft. on Dia.
30 API STANDARD 56
Figure 16-Typical External-Thread Taper Gauge
Figure 18-Typicallnternal-Thread Taper Gauge for

Threads in Sizes Smaller Than 4'12
Figure 17-Typical Internal-Thread Taper Gauge for

Threads in Sizes 4'/2 and Larger
Figure 19-Typical Run-Out Gauge for Buttress

Thread Casing
EXTERNAL THREADS 5.1.13 Procedure

5.1.8 Taper Gauge The ball point in the fixed end of the gauge shall be placed
The taper of external threads shall be measured with a in the groove at the last perfect thread position and the ball
taper gauge (See Figure 16). point on the plunger in the groove diametrically opposite.
The fixed point shall be held firmly in position, the plunger
5.1.9 Procedure point oscillated through a small arc, and the dial indicator set
so that the zero position coincides with the maximum indica-
The ball point on the fixed end of the gauge shall be placed tion. Similarly, successive measurements, at the same radial
in the groove at the first perfect thread position and the ball position relative to the axis of the thread, shall then be taken
point on the plunger in the groove diametrically opposite. The at the required intervals toward the large end of the internal
fixed point shall be held firmly in position, the plunger point thread for the full length of perfect threads. The taper in the
oscillated through a small arc, and the dial indicator set so that first interval of perfect threads shall be measured. The differ-
the zero position coincides with the maximum indication. Sim- ence between successive measurements shall be the taper in
ilarly, successive measurements at the same radial position rel- that interval of threads.
ative to the axis of the thread, shall then be taken at the required
intervals for the full length of threads for buttress threads (as INTERNAL THREADS IN SIZES SMALLER THAN 41/2
specified in Table 9, Column 6 (L4)) or the full length of perfect
threads for tubing and line pipe threads and the TECL for 5.1.14 Taper Gauge
round thread casing. The difference between successive mea- The taper of internal threads in sizes smaller than 4' h shall
surements shall be the taper in that interval of threads. The ta- be measured with an internal-taper gauge as illustrated in
per in the last interval of perfect threads shall be measured. Figure 18.
5.1.10 Run-out (Buttress Only) 5.1.15 Procedure

The run-out gauge (see Figure 19) shall be used to check The ball point on the adjustable arm of the gauge shall be
the run-out thread root and insure that the external thread is placed in the groove at the last perfect thread position and
sufficiently long and is a true runout thread. The run-out the ball point on the pivoted arm of the gauge in the groove
gauge indicator shall be set to zero using a flat surface as a diametrically opposite. The fixed point shall be held firmly
setting standard for size 13 3/8 and smaller. For size 16 and in position, the pivoted point oscillated through a small arc,
larger casing, the run-out gauge indicator shall be set to zero and the dial indicator set so that the zero position coincides
using the perfect thread roots as a setting standard. These with the maximum indication. Similarly, successive mea-
perfect thread roots shaH be checked for acceptable taper surements, at the same radial position relative to the axis of
prior to setting the run-out gauge. the thread, shall then be taken at the required intervals to-
ward the large end of the internal thread for the length of per-
5.1.11 Procedure fect threads. The taper in the first interval of perfect threads
If the last thread groove is less than or equal to the dis- shall be measured. The difference between successive mea-
tance from the end of the pipe to the apex of the make up tri- surements shaH be the taper in that interval of threads.
angle (AI + .375 in.), the thread must be a true run-out
LEAD MEASUREMENT
thread. The thread run-out shall be measured where it termi-
nates or at the apex of the make up triangle, whichever is the 5.1.16 Definition
shortest length, by placing the run-out gauge contact point at
Lead shan be defined as the distance from a point on a
90 degrees prior to the thread termination or the apex of the
thread to a corresponding point on the next thread tum, mea-
triangle, and rotating the run-out gauge clockwise until the
sured paranel to the thread axis. Lead tolerances are ex-
contact point is out of the thread groove or beyond the trian-
pressed in terms of "per inch" of threads and "cumulative,"
gle apex. If the dial indicator reads +0.005 in. or less, the
and lead errors must be determined accordingly. For interval
run-out is acceptable. At no time shall taper or lead measure-
measurements over lengths other than 1 in. the observed de-
ments be taken with a contact point beyond the last perfect
viation should be calculated to the per-inch basis. For cumu-
thread location defined in paragraph 5.1.4.
lative measurements, observed deviations represent the
INTERNAL THREADS IN SIZES 4112 AND LARGER cumulative deviation.
5.1.12 Taper Gauge 5.1.17 Gauge Contact Points

The taper of internal threads in sizes 4'12 and larger, shall The contact points of Lead Gauges shall be of the ball
be measured with an internal-taper gauge as illustrated in point type with diameters in accordance with the following
Figure 17. table. For line pipe and round threads, the diameter of the
32 API STANDARD 58
contact points are such that they contact the thread flanks at distance between points equal to the interval of threads to be
thf: pitch cone, approximately, rather than the minor cone. inspected (see Par. 8.1.5.b), and the indicator set to the zero
For buttress threads, the dimensions of the contact points are position when the gauge is applied to the standard template.
such that they simultaneously touch the root and the 3-de- When applying the lead gauge to Buttress templates, care
gree flank of the thread. must be taken to insure the contact points engage the root
and the 3 degree flank.
Contact Point Dimensions For Lead Gauge
Ball-Point 5_1.20 Procedure
Threads Type Diameter*
per inch Thread in. The ball points of the gauge shall be placed in the proper
8 Rd 0.072 thread grooves and the gauge shall be pivoted upon the fixed
8 LP 0.072 ball point through a small arc on either side of the correct
10 Rd 0.057
10 LP 0.057 line of measurement. The minimum fast (+) or maximum
111/2 LP 0.050 slow (-) reading is the deviation in lead. On buttress casing
14 LP 0.041 threads, slight pressure shall be exerted on the gauge so that
18 LP 0.032
27 LP 0.021 the fixed ball point remains simultaneously in contact with
5 Buttress 0.062 the 3-degree flank and root of the thread during the measure-
ment. The pressure is applied toward the small end on exter-
*Tolerance is ±0.002 in. nal threads and toward the large end on couplings.
5..1.18 Lead Gauges HEIGHT MEASUREMENT

1
The lead of all external or internal threads in sizes 4 12 and 5.1.21 Definition
larger shall be measured with a lead gauge of the type illus-
trated in Figure 20, Detail A. The lead of all internal threads in Height of thread shall be defined as the distance between
sizes smaller than 4 shall be measured with a lead gauge of the the crest and root, normal to the axis of the thread.
type illustrated in Figure 20, Detail B. Lead gauges shall be so Note: A certain number of threads with imperfect crests are permissible on
constructed that the measuring mechanism is under strain pipe under the requirements of Sect. 4. When threads with imperfect crests oc-
cur within the perfect-thread length on pipe. the last point of height measure-
when the indicator is set to zero by means of the standard tem- ment should be shifted to the last thread root having a full crest on each side.
plate (see Figure 20, Detail C). The standard template shall be
so constructed as to compensate for the error in measuring 5.1.22 Gauge Contact Points
lead parallel to the taper cone instead of parallel to the thread
axis, according to the values shown in Table 20. The distance The contact points for thread-height gauges for Line Pipe
between any two adjacent notches of the template shall be ac- and Round Threads shall be conical in shape with a maximum
curate within a tolerance of ±O.OOOI in., and between any two included angle of 50 degrees and shall not contact the thread
non-adjacent notches within a tolerance of ±0.0002 in. flank. Height gauges for buttress threads can use a cone point
or a ball type point provided the contact point does not contact
5.'1.19 Adjustment of Gauges the thread flanks and does not exceed 0.092 in. diameter.
Before use, the fixed ball point shall be set to provide a
5.1.23 Height Gauges
Thread height shall be measured with gauges of the types
Table 2D-Compensated Thread Lengths for
illustrated in Figures 21 and 22. Such gauges for Line Pipe
Measurements Parallel to the Taper Cone
and Round threads may have indicators graduated to register
Length of Thread Compensated Length the actual thread height or the deviation in thread height, as
(Parallel to (Parallel to Taper Cone) illustrated in Figure 21. Check blocks as shown in Figure 21
Thread Axis) For threads having a Taper of:
In. 3/4 in. per foot 1 in. per foot shall be provided for checking the height gauge. Buttress
threads shall be measured with gauges of the type illustrated
.34783* 0.34800
liz 0.50024 in Figure 21, registering error in thread height in .0005 in. in-
I 1.00049 1.00087 crements. Gauges for size 16 and larger Buttress threads
11/2 1.50073 1.50130 shall be provided with a step-type anvil. Check blocks of the
2 2.00098 2.00174
2 11z 2.50122 2.50217 step-type as shown in Figure 21, Detail B, shall be provided
3 3.00146 3.00260 for checking the height gauge.
3 1/2 3.50171 3.50304 For the U-groove check block, the depths of the grooves
4 4.00195 4.00347
shall conform to the following dimensions, within a toler-
*Equivalent to 4p for 111/2 threads per inch. ance of ±0.0002 in.: .
Figure 20-Typical Lead Gauges
8-V (line pipe) groove 0.0950 inch shifted out of the way to prevent contact with the check
1I112_V (line pipe) groove 0.0661 inch
8-round (casing and tubing) groove 0.0712 inch block during adjustments or checks.
to-round (tubing) groove 0.0556 inch
Buttress thread groove, size 13 3/8 and smaller: 0.0620 inch PROCEDURE
For the V-groove check block, the grooves shall have a 5.1.25 External Threads and Internal Threads
maximum 60-deg. included angle and shall be truncated the
The thread height gauges of the type illustrated in Figure
following amounts, within a tolerance of + 0.0002 in.:
21 and Figure 22 shall be used for all external and all internal
8-V (line pipe) groove 0.0031 inch threads. The tip of the penetrator shall be placed in the proper
11112-V (line pipe) groove 0.0022 inch thread groove with the anvil in a line parallel to the axis of the
8-round (casing and tubing) groove 0.0130 inch thread and resting on the crests of the adjacent threads, and
10-round (tubing) groove 0.0100 inch
the gauge oscillated through a small arc on each side of the
position normal to the taper cone. For gauges graduated to
Buttress thread check blocks size 16 and larger:
measure the actual thread height, the minimum reading on the
Depth of groove to first plateau 0.0578 inch indicator shall be taken as the actual thread height.
Depth of groove to second plateau 0.0662 inch
ANGLE MEASUREMENT
5.1.24 Adjustments
5.1.26 Definition
Gauges shall be adjusted when applied to the V-groove
The angle of thread shall be defined as the included angle
(defined by Para. 5.1.23) for the type of thread to be mea-
between the thread flanks. The flank angles of thread shall
sured. Gauges having indicators for determining the devia-
be defined as the angles between the flanks and are perpen-
tion in thread height shall be adjusted to register zero when
dicular to the thread axis. For 60 degree threads, the flank
applied to the applicable groove. Gauges having indicators
angles are half angles of the thread and therefore equal. For
for detennining the actual thread height shall be adjusted to
buttress threads, the leading flanks are 10 degrees and the
register the proper thread height when applied to the applica-
following flanks are 3 degrees.
ble groove. For V-threads and round threads, the gauge shall
also be applied to the applicable V-groove for the threads to
5.1.27 Angle Measurement Optical Comparator
be measured. The gauge reading on the V-groove check
or Other Type
block shall not vary more than 0.0005 in. from its reading on
the V-groove check block. If it does not so register, the con- Thread angles shall be measured with a Optical Compara-
tact point has probably become worn or damaged and shall tor or other type of precision angle measuring device, one
be replaced. For thread height gauges of the type illustrated type of which is illustrated in Figure 23. The recommended
in Figure 22, if the check block cannot be positioned flat on contact points for various thread types, except buttress, are
the anvil with the pressure arm applied, the arm shall be the same as those shown in Par. 5.1.17 for the lead gauge. For
34 API STANDARD 5B
-----=......
---''--'
Detail B
Thread-height gauge & check block for size 16 and larger
buttress thread casing
Detail A
Thread-height gauge for external threads and for internal
threads in nominal size 3 and larger
Figure 21-Typical Thread Height Gauges
buttress casing threads, a ball point of 0.100 in. truncated stabilizer leg contacts into the flanks near the last thread. The
0.030 in. is recommended. This is to insure that the instru- stabilizer legs should now be securely locked.
ment seats properly into the thread flanks and to prevent ro- Rotate the diopter adjustment until the point of the arrow
tational movement. When measuring the angle of coated on the reticle is at its sharpest. This is an individual adjust-
threads, the measurement shall be taken prior to the applica- ment for each operator. The eye cup may be pushed down for
tion or after the coating has been chemically removed. As an eyeglass wearers. If you choose not to wear your glasses, re-
alternative method, threads may be measured with a properly turn the cup to the extended position and readjust the diopter.
calibrated precision thread contour measuring machine Rotate the reticle by using upper or lower knob until ar-
equipped with master overlays of known accuracy and row points to the 0 line of the form you are inspecting. The
recording strip charts. upper reticle is for API and H90 rotary shouldered connec-
tions and the lower reticle is for API casing and tubing. Only
5.11.28 External Threads Procedure one reticle at a time may be adjusted.
Clean pipe threads to be inspected so that they are free Note: To shift from one reticle to another, you must line up the two illus-
from any particles that may impair viewing of the threads. trated gauges over one another and turn reticle selection knob.
Install the contact points, as described in Para. 5.1.27, into all
four locations. Lock the stabilizer legs at the proper index Rotate vertical micrometer clockwise until threads appear
mark, as shown in the manufacturer's instructions. in the lower half of the green image field. Focus the unit so
that both flanks of the actual thread are sharp.
Noue: This setting is a function of the thread helix angle and thus varies with
pit<:h, taper and diameter, The comparator is now adjusted for the particular diame-
ter and thread form to be inspected. To inspect further con-
a. Set the taper on the moveable contact arm to match that nections, simply set it onto another pipe end. No more
of the thread being inspected, e.g. 8 round would be set to adjustments are necessary.
the 3/4 in. mark. Set the comparator on the pipe by first set- b. Using the rapid traverse knob along with the vertical mi-
ting the moveable contact point into the thread flanks near crometer, position a particular thread profile in close align-
the small end and then locating the central contact and the ment with the reticle hairline form. Lock traverse movement
SPECIFICATION FOR THREADING. GAUGING. AND THREAD INSPECTION OF CASING. TUBING. AND LINE PIPE THREADS 35
~
... 4'" ~~ .'
.. ..... -.'..;'"1.,
Figure 22-Typical Thread Height Gauge for Internal Threads in Nominal Sizes Smaller Than 3
by pushing lever downward and outward. Final alignment of manner as described in Para. 5.1.27. Determine the angle of
the hairline and profile can now be made by using the hori- the threads on the cast in the same manner as specified for
zontal and vertical micrometers. the measurement of the angle of external threads.
Variation in dimensions of the actual thread can now be
measured using the two micrometers. THREAD FORM
c. Measurement of flank angle is done by rotating the reticle 5.1.30 Definition
so that the flank angle of the reticle hairline matches that of
the actual thread. Readjust image using both micrometers The form of thread is its profile in an axial plane for a
until a slight amount of green is seen between hairline and length of one pitch.
actual flank angle. The error in flank angle can now be read
on the degree scale.
5.1.31 Requirements
Note: Be sure to properly correlate the flank with the pipe-end as shown by For 60 degree threads. there are no specific requirements
upper arrow in reticle. on thread form except the limitations imposed by the require-
ments on height of thread and included flank angle. For but-
As an alternative method. threads may be measured with
tress threads. the thread form must conform to the basic
a properly calibrated precision thread contour measuring ma-
dimensions within the tolerances of Figures 6 and 7 including
chine equipped with master overlays of known accuracy and
the requirements of thread height, included flank angles. and
recording strip charts to provide for a permanent docu-
tooth thickness. The following are examples of acceptable
mented record of the thread contour inspection.
methods of measuring tooth thickness: Single Dial Gauge as
shown in Figure 24, Optical Comparator. Contour measuring
INTERNAL THREADS
Machine, or cast molds. The quality of workmanship required
Note: In order to measure the flank angle of internal threads. it is first nec- for acceptance under these specifications automatically pro-
essary to make a cast of the threads and then measure the flank angle of the
threads on the cast. Therefore. a thread tooth on the cast represents a thread hibits the presence, to an objectionable degree, of such defects
groove in the product and vice versa. in thread form as torn threads, shaved threads, broken threads
and distorted threads. Such imperfections may be detected,
5.1.29 Procedure while at the same time measuring flank angles. Angular as
well as linear measurements of the defects can be determined
The following procedure shall be followed in the mea- by comparing the thread-contour image with that of a toler-
surement of flank angle of internal threads. anced thread outline. Rejection shall be made when such im-
a. When thread coatings are present. remove electroplated perfections are present to an extent that there is a probability
or hot-dipped zinc coating from the threads by immersion in of galling or leakage when the connections are made up.
dilute hydrochloric acid (one volume of commercial hy-
drochloric acid to one volume of water) until violent evolu- COUPLING THREAD ALIGNMENT
tion of gas ceases. Thoroughly rinse and dry the threads. 5.1.32 Definition
Note: Inhibited hydrochloric acid is to be preferred when available. The opposing coupling thread cones are aligned through
the bore.
b. The casting of the internal thread must be made from a
material which is stable and non-shrinking. It must be large a. Angular Misalignment. The measured angular deviation
enough to accommodate the Portable Optical Comparator or of one or both coupling thread cones to the center line thread
other type precision angle measuring device used in the same cone axis.
36 API STANDARD 58
-
....... ~',
~--- . . . . <~
Figure 24-Typical Single Dial Gauge for

Buttress Threads
Figure 23-Typical Thread-Contour Microscope for

Measuring Thread Angle and Checking Thread Form
b. Concentric Misalignment. The measured concentric devi-

ation from the center line thread cone axis by one or both
Figure 25-Typical Check Pieces for Setting
cOlllpling thread cones.
Dial Gauges
5. '1.33 Equipment
Concentricity and alignment of coupling threads may be
mt:asured with the following types of equipment:
a. Figure 26 is an example of equipment capable of measur-
ing for concentricity and alignment of coupling threads. Con-
centricity and alignment tests for coupling threads (see Sect. 4)
an: made by screwing the coupling onto the threaded test man-
drd which has been centered on the lathe type spindle, then
screwing into the other end of the coupling a threaded plug
provided with an axial extension of one foot and a disc at-
tached as shown. While the assembly is rotated, concentricity
of the coupling threads can be determined by means of a dial
gauge bearing radially against the 00 of the disc next to the
coupling face (as shown). Angular misalignment can be deter-
mined by means of a dial gauge bearing radially against the
plug extension, or axially against the side of the disc which is
parallel to the coupling face.
b. Figure 27 is an example of a coupling thread alignment
gauge. The contact points utilized on thread alignment gauges
of this type shall be as follows: Line pipe, round thread casing
and tubing shall be the same as those as shown in Par. 5.1.17 for Figure 26-Typical Machine for Checking Coupling-
the lead gauge. Ball point diameter of 0.1 00 in. truncated 0.030 Thread Alignment
ments of 0.0001 in. Determine the amount of movement of

the micrometer screw (reading the micrometer to 0.0001 in ..
• - -- - - -.:Q.;. ..
necessary to indicate an error of 0.001 in. by the lead gauge
"7:-~Y
for each 0.001 in. of the lead-gauge scale. From these deter-
,0 • "'. . . . . .
minations prepare a table of accumulative error for the entire

scale range of the lead gauge.
5.1.35 The accuracy of lead gauge standard templates and

height gauge check blocks should be verified in a approxi-
mately 68 degree F (20 degree C) environment by a means that
assures a measurement uncertainty no greater than 25% of the
allowable tolerance for the dimension being measured. The re-
quired distances between notches on the lead gauge standard
template are compensated for measurement parallel to the taper
cone and are given in Table 20 and Par. 5.1.18. The groove di-
mensions for height check blocks are given in Par. 5.1.23.
5.1.36 Calibrate dial gauges by a method with a resolution

of 0.0001. Following are some examples of acceptable cali-
bration instruments:
a. Toolmakers microscope.
b. Universal measuring microscope.
c. A precision screw micrometer reading in increments of
Figure 27-Typical Application of Coupling-Thread
0.0001.
Alignment Gauge
d. Precision gauge blocks.
e. Precision linear-measuring machine.
in. shall be used for buttress casing threads. The ball points shall
be inserted in the thread grooves, an equal distance on either 5.1.37 Dial gauges shall be tested for accuracy on repeated
side of the J area but not less than 2J plus two thread turns apart readings and also of measuring intervals, over the full dial
parallel along the center line axis of the coupling as shown in scale. The accuracy of repeated readings shall be within
Figure 27, and rotated one turn while positioned in the thread 0.0002 in. The accurac;y of interval measurements shall be
grooves. The maximum sweep of the dial gauge indicator within the following values:
(space between the maximum and minimum indications) shall
not exceed the amount determined by the following formula: Range of Dial Maximum Error
in. in.
R =EAl240 1.0000 0.0010
Where: 0.5000 0.0010
0.1000 0.0005
R = maximum permissible sweep of the dial gauge indi- 0.0200 0.0002
cator
E = pitch diameter of the coupling where the contact 5.1.38 Frequency of Calibration
points on the gauge are located. This must ~ calcu- Verify calibration of dial gauges throughout the entire range
lated for the coupling being inspected. of plunger travel when received, at frequent intervals (No less
A = maximum allowable misalignment in 20 ft. (see than once per year, however, if the dial gauge is not used in
Sect. 4, Par 4.1.9)
the I year period, calibration is not required until subsequent
future usage.), and after they have been dropped, subjected to
CALIBRATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND DIAL unusual shocks, or any other conditions which might affect
GAUGES the accuracy of precision measuring instruments.
5.1.34 Use a lead-gauge calibrated to verify calibration of
lead gauges through the entire range of scale for total lengths 5.2 EXTREME-LINE CASING
of threads up to 4 in. It is essential that calibrators of this Inspection procedures for extreme-line casing threads and
type utilize a precision screw micrometer reading in incre- seals are included in Table 19.
a. For line-pipe gauges the mating standoff shall not increase threads, some foreign substance. or possibly a secular change in dimensions.
from the original S value by more than the equivalent of 1/10 When an increase is observed. the gauges should be cleaned of burrs or for-
eign substances and rechecked. If the increase is still greater than that spec-
thread turn for all pitches and sizes, and shall not decrease from ified in Par. 6.1.6, the gauges shall be reconditioned or replaced.
this original value by more than 1/8 thread turn for 27-thread
and I8-thread (per inch) gauges, 5/32 thread turn for I4-thread 6.1.8 Recertification
and II1/2-thread gauges, or 5/32 thread turn for 8-thread gauges
Before re-use, all reconditioned gauges shall be recertified
for line pipe in nominal sizes 8 and smaller, and 1/5 thread turn
by an official testing agency.
for 8-thread gauges for line pipe in nominal sizes 10 and larger.
b. For round-thread casing and tubing gauges, the mating
6.1.9 Line Pipe Gauges Prior to 1940
standoff shall not increase from the original S value by more
than the equivalent of 1/10 thread turn for all pitches and sizes Master line-pipe gauges made prior to January I, 1940,
and shall not decrease from this original value for 8-thread can be used in establishing working gauge standoff values, if
gauges by more than 5/32 thread turn for sizes 85/8 and smaller, proper corrections are applied. On line-pipe gauges made
1/5 thread turn for sizes 9 5/8 and larger. and 1/5 thread turn for prior to 1940, gauge dimensions were referenced to a plane 5
all 10-thread gauges. thread turns from the E7 plane. Under current gauge require-
c. For buttress-thread casing gauges the mating standoff shall ments, measurements are referred to the plane of vanish
not increase from the original S value by more than the equiv- point. which is 5.47 thread turns from the E7 plane (see Fig-
alent of 1/16 thread turn for all sizes and shall not decrease ure 30). Other gauge dimensions which affect how the
from this original value by more than 1/10 thread turn for sizes gauges may be used were not changed; therefore. gauges
85/8 and smaller, and 1/8 thread turn for sizes 95/8 and larger. made prior to 1940 may be used in current gauging practice,
provided proper adjustment in standoff values is made for the
Note: The standoff in thread turns is convened to axial standoff by dividing
the fractional tum by the number of threads per inch, or by mUltiplying the shift in reference plane. These correction values. which are
fractional tum by the pitch. The tolerances on standoff as given above in either negative or positive depending upon the standoff under
turns are equivalent to the following axial tolerances: consideration, are as follows:
Number of Threads Axial Tolerance Correction
Per Inch in. Number of Threads Difference in Values of g
Per Inch in.
Line Pipe Gauges
27 .......................................... +{).0037 27 0.017
-0.0046 18 0.026
18 .......................................... +{).0056 14 0.034
-0.0070 111/2 0.041
14.......................................... +{).OO71 8 0.059
-0.0112
111/2 ....................................... +{).0087
-0.0136 6.2 EXTREME-LINE CASING
8 (Nominal pipe sizes 8
and smaller) .............................. +{).0125 6.2.1 Reference Master Gauges
-0.0195
8 (Nominal pipe sizes 10 (See footnotes 1, 2, 3 and 6). All threads shall comply with
and larger) ............................... +{).0125 the gauging practice requirements specified herein. Accord-
-0.0250 ingly, any manufacturer who desires to produce API extreme-
Round thread casing and tubing gauges line casing shall have access to reference master gauges for
10.......................................... +{).0100 each size and type of threads produced on products marked
-0.0200
8 (Pipe sizes 85/8 and smaller) +{).0125 with the monogram. Reference Master gauges consist of a
-0.0195 plug and mating ring conforming to the requirements of Sect.
8 (Pipe sizes 95/8 and larger) +{).0125 7.2 and certified as specified in Sect. 8.2.
-0.0250
Buttress thread casing gauges 6.2.2 Working Gauges
5 (Pipe sizes 85/8 and smaller) +{).0125
-0.0200 (See footnotes 1, 3 and 5). The manufacturer shall also
5 (Pipe sizes 95/8 and larger) +{).0125
have in their possession working gauges for use in gauging
-0.0250
the product threads and seals. The working gauges shall con-
sist of a two-part seal and thread plug and a two-part seal and
6.1.7 Change in S Value thread ring as illustrated in Figures 33 and 34, each conform-
A pair of master gauges showing at any time an increase ing to the requirements of Sect. 7.2. or modifications thereof.
or decrease in S value greater or less than given in Par. 6.1.6
shall be reconditioned or replaced. 6.2.3 Standoff Limits
Note: An increase in standoff usually indicates the presence of burrs. rough Tolerance limits for standoff of working plug gauge in
40 API STANDARD 5B
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PLAt:E (,,~ PLANE OF
V.........!lSH PI-r';li D:AMi::TER
POINT
_..,...,.,.....,......,.......E,..,....,.,....,.,...........,.......,:-«~...._.~
CETA!L H --A
-("' PIPE
L, ____......._______......___
"Detail H is a nominal design illustration and the tolerances given in Par. Note: To Obtain correct standoff on 16 in. and larger buttress casing thread
S.1.4 are not applicable to the standoff of coupling on pipe. gauges, the gauges should be advanced axially with back pressure in direc-
Note: When checking long thread casing with short thread ring gauges, the tion of arrows so that all clearance is removed between the make-up flanks
of threads.
end of the pipe will extend beyond the small end of the ring gauge by an
amount equal to (II long - L1 short) - PI.
Figure 29-Gauging Practice for Buttress Casing
Figure 28-Gauging Practice for Line-Pipe Threads Threads Hand-Tight Assembly
and Casing and Tubing Round-Thread Hand-Tight
Assembly
6.2.4 Gauge Variations

PRODUCT
MADE AFTER 1940 (See footnotes 4 and 5). A pair of gauges (reference master
plug and mating reference master ring) which have been tested
according to the requirements of the applicable parts of Sect. 8
may be considered safe for continued use as long as the mating
standoff does not vary from the original certified value marked
on the master gauge by more than minus 0.012 in. on 5 pitch
and minus 0.010 in. on 6 pitch thread. provided compensation
is made for the amount of deviation from the original certified
PLUG AND RING GAGE relationship. The mathematical adjustment for deviations is ex-
MADE AFTER 1940 plained in Par 7.2.5. A pair of reference master gauges shall be
reconditioned if at any time there is a change in relationship ex-
ceeding the limits given in the preceding stateIl'l:ent.
Footnote I. The function of reference master gauges is to check working
gauges. The product box cannot be checked by the reference master plug.
which has a fixed thread to seal relationship. with respect to allowable limits
between the seal element and the thread element of the product. It is there-
fore necessary to control the amount of wear allowed in the working gauges
before they must be reconditioned to comply with the prescribed working
PLUG AHO RING GAGE gauge to master gauge standoff value. The gauge user shall maintain all
MADE PRIOR TO 1940 working gauges in such condition as to insure that product threads and seals.
gauged as required herein, are acceptable under this specification. Cleanli-
OlD ness of product and gauge is imperative for satisfactory gauging of product.
~-------=~----~ See Appendix A.
Footnote 2. It is not necessary that authority to use the API monogram on
Figure 30--Comparison of Line-Pipe Gauges Made pipe be obtained in order to purchase certified reference master gauges. but
Subsequent to 1940 and Gauges Made Prior to 1940 the purchaser of such gauges must comply with all the stipulations on cer-
tification and retesting of such gauges as given in this specification.
Footnote 3. The relationships between the reference master gauges. working
gauges and product threads and seals shall be as indicated in Fig. 31
wherein the certified reference master plug gauge is shown as the standard
product are shown as b and a (seal) and d and c (thread) in and the certified master ring gauge is the transfer standard. The thread
standoff e of reference mast«r plug gauge to the reference master ring gauge
Tables 17 and 18. Tolerance limits for standoff of the work- is the distance from the plug shoulder to the face of the ring thread member.
ing ring gauge on product are shown as j and i (seal) and h The seal standoff (1.500 in. for all sizes) of the reference master plug gauge
and g (thread) in Tables 17 and 18. New working gauges from the reference master ring gauge is the distance from the plug shoulder
to the face of the ring seal member. To obtain correct standoff. the gauges
shall be made to standoff within ± 0.0015 in. tolerance on the should be advanced axially with back pressure in the direction indicated by
thread element and ± 0.002 in. tolerance on the seal element, the arrows (see Figure 31) so that all clearance is removed between the
to the compensated reference master gauge standoff (see ex- make-up flanks of the threads. The certified reference master ring gauge is
used to establish the thread standoff e and seal standoff (2.500 in. for all
ample in Par 7.2.5). A record of the deviation from the com- sizes) of the working plug gauge. The certified reference master plug gauge
pensated standoff must accompany each working gauge is used to establish the thread standoff e and seal standoff f of the working
when submitted to the user by the gauge maker. ring gauge. Refer to Table 32 for standoff values.
The maintenance of working gauges shall be the responsi- Footnote 4. An increase in standoff usually indicates the presence of burrs.
bility of the gauge user. Working gauges shall be tested for rough threads. some foreign substances or possible physical distortion of di-
mensions. When an increase is observed. the gauges should be cleaned of
mating standoff with reference master gauges by the proce- burrs or foreign substances and rechecked. If the standoff exceeds the per-
dure stipulated in Par. 8.2.3, the interval between tests being missible limits, the gauge shall be reconditioned. Before reuse. all recondi-
dependent upon the frequency of their use. A change of 0.002 tioned gauges shall be recertified by an authorized certification agency or
testing agency as given in Par. 8.2.1.
in. in the recorded standoff is permissible before it is necessary
to regrind and readjust the working gauge wear pads of the Footnote 5. The manufacturer is not limited to the exact design of working
gauges as prescribed herein. Modifications of his own choice. which would
plug or ring element. A record of the adjustments shaH be duplicate the functions and control the same limits in standoff. but not nec-
maintained, and regrinds totaling 0.032 in. deviation from the essarily the same standoff values indicated for the working gauges shown in
original standoff are allowable before the working gauge must Sect. 7.2 are permissible.
be reconditioned or replaced. The API monogram shall not be Footnote 6. Reference Master extreme-line casing gauges made prior to 1962
applied on products control1ed by gauges which have not been are acceptable without certification provided the standoff has not changed
more than the permissible amount shown in Par 6.2.4. Ring gauges shall be
so tested, nor shall the letters API be used for identification of submitted to the National Institute of Standards and Technology for determi-
any pipe joints unless these requirements have been met. nation of interchange standoff with the Grand Master Gauges.
42 API STANDARD 58
7 Gauge Specification
'LI'[ or Pll~[ at' "LAlilf OF
P'IJI TllRUO lIi.f[ItUIC£ SUt a[rElI("CE
$MOPlOCI DIl!IETU Olh£lU 7.1 LINE PIPE, ROUND THREAD CASING AND
1.!lOO· I: ·Ii---=~-:-::---!--" TUBING, AND BUTTRESS THREAD CASING
,-----1 I• CflTI'I(!) AtI(lIr.c[
,""S1'111 IIIIIG G&IiE
7.1.1 Master Gauges
stAL HUtllEI
DETAil
Master plug and ring gauges, including fitting plates, shall
.! be hardened within the limits of C60 to C63 Rockwell. They
shall be ground gauges and shall conform to the dimensions
and tolerances specified in Tables 21 through 31 and Figures
37 through 41. Imperfect threads at both ends of master
gauges for line pipe, round thread casing, and tubing, and on
CEaT If I EO IHUE.,( the small end of master gauges for buttress casing, shall be
kl$T[It illiG GAGE
SUllf[U!U convoluted to a full thread form. The lengths of thread for
master plug gauges shall be L4 - U.
7.1.2 Working Gauges

Working gauges shall conform to stipulations given herein
with respect to lead, taper, and angle of thread. Working
gauges shall conform to the dimensions and tolerances speci-
fied in Tables 21 through 31, but shall not be rejected for the
non-compliance thereto of the miscellaneous elements D 4' D u,
DETAil
.£. U, Q, q, length of plug collar, and depth of ring counterbore
unless interfering with the proper use of the gauge. The length
of thread for working plug gauges shall be the basic L 1 dimen-
sion on line-pipe and round thread gauges, and the basic L4 -
U dimension on buttress thread gauges. On buttress thread
casing gauges, the plug gauges may be furnished with a gaug-
Itl t'"
SEAL MEHlER
&
ing notch at the E7 plane. The length from the plane of vanish
Il10•• U.G IIJlG GAGE
T"IUD MEMIU
point at to the end of the notch shall be equal to g, within the
DEtAIL.
Jl. .. -':'~" .. -=='.::!:"'=:-:::"" specified tolerances. It is permissible to provide a fitting plate
i. PI'E 'tll
~--+~--r-~ir-----------r~
on the small end face of the ring gauges. Working gauges
¥:_-''-- ---i
should be hardened within the limits C60 to C63 Rockwell.
Note: The following relationships are the basis of gauge dimensions:
For line pipe thread gauges
a. The E7 pitch diameter is equal to the basic outside diameter of the pipe.
minus 0.8p.
b. The inside edge of the plug coliar represents the basic plane of vanish
point on the pipe.
c. The length g is equal to 5.47p.
d. The length of vanish threads is 3.47p.
e. The plug groove width U is equal to 3p.
f. The diameter of the plug collar 04 is equal to the basic outside diameter
Notes: of the pipe.
I. See Figures 10 and 11 and Tables 17 and 18 for dimensions; see Figures g. The basic diameter of the counterbore Q in the ring gauge is the same as
33 lUld 34 for gauge details; see Figures 7.11 and 7.12 for gauge thread form. the diameter of the recess in the coupling.
2. The letters j. h, d. and b constitute the minimum standoffs wherein the h. The basic diameter of the plug groove 0u is 0.060 in. smaller than the
product is in the minimum metal condition. The corresponding standoffs for minor cone diameter of the product thread at the E7 plane.
maximum metal conditions are identified in like sequence by letters i, g, c,
For round-thread casing and tubing gauges
and d as listed in Tables 7.2 and 7.3. For all other gauge dimensions, see
Table 7.4. a. The E7 pitch diameter is equal to 04 - (h - 0.003 in.).
3. To obtain correct standoff, gauges should be advanced axially with back b. The inside edge of the plug collar represents the basic plane of vanish
pressure in direction of arrows so that all clearance is removed between the point on the pipe.
make-up flanks of threads. c. The length g is equal to:
tlm:ad form. Sp - for casing and I Q-thread tubing.
4p - for 8-thread tubing.
d. The length of vanish threads is:
Figure 31-Gauging Practice for Extreme-Line 2.28p for casing.
Casing 1.69p for IO-thread tubing
SPECIFICATION FOR THREADING. GAUGING. AND THREAD INSPECTION OF CASING. TUBING. AND LINE PIPE THREADS 43
1.88p for 8-thread tubing ments are made to the L4 - g length for line pipe and round
e. The plug-groove width U is equal to 2p. thread gauges and the L4 - S length for buttress thread gauges.
f. The diameter of the plug collar. D4. is equal to the outside diameter of
that portion of the pipe adjacent to the threads.
In determining compliance with the specified tolerance, al-
g. The basic diameter of the counterbore in the ring gauge is the same as lowance should be made for the uncertainty of the diameter
the basic diameter of the recess in the coupling. measurements, particularly in the case of small axial intervals
h. The basic diameter Du of the plug groove is 0.060 in. smaller than the
minor-cone diameter of the product thread at the plane of E7'
where the taper tolerance is necessarily small.
For buttress-thread casing gauges
7.1.5 Thread Height
a. The major diameter at the end of the plug gauge Do is equal to E7
- 0.0625 L7 + 0.062 in. for sizes 133/8 and smaller; for 16 and larger. Do For line-pipe gauges and round thread gauges. the thread
is equal to E7 - 0.0833 L7 + 0.062 in.
b. At plane of perfect thread length L7. the basic major diameter of pipe
height, hg' is the distance from the crest of the thread on the
thread and plug gauge thread is 0.016 in. greater than specified outside di- plug to the crest of the thread on the ring at any given diameter
ameter of the pipe D for sizes 133/8 and smaller. and is equal to the speci- assuming perfect thread form. It is a reference dimension used
fied pipe diameter for sizes 16 and larger.
c. The pitch diameter E7 is equal to D4 - 0.062 inch. (The pitch diam-
in determining the diameter of the ring gauge. It cannot be
eter E7 is for design purposes only and does not require measured directly. Thread height, hg, does not apply to but-
certification.) tress thread gauges. For buttress thread gauges, the thread
d. The inside edge of the plug collar represents the basic plane of vanish
point on the pipe.
height is measured directly and shall comply with the dimen-
e. The length of imperfect threads. g. of the plug gauge is 1.984 in. for sions and tolerances given in Figures 40, 41 and Table 31.
sizes 13 3/8 and smaller; for 16 and larger. g is 1.488 in.
£. The plug-groove width U is equal to 3/16 in. for all sizes.
g. The diameter of the plug collar. D4• is equal to the tabulated outside di- 7.1.6 Root Form
ameter of the pipe plus 0.016 in. for sizes 13 3/8 and smaller; for 16 and
larger. D4 is equal to the tabulated outside diameter of the pipe. The roots of line-pipe and round-thread gauges shall be
h. The basic diameter of the counterbore in the ring gauge is the same as sharp or undercut to a width approximately the width of the
the basic diameter of the counterbore in the coupling. product crest. The undercut shall be substantially symmetri-
3h
i. The basic diameter Du of the plug gauge is 6 in. smaller than the plug
cal with respect to the adjoining thread flanks, and of such
collar.
j. Thread crests and roots are parallel to cone for sizes 133/8 and smaller; depth as to clear the basic sharp thread; otherwise, the shape
crests and roots are parallel to the pipe axis for sizes 16 and larger. of the undercut is optional with the gauge manufacturer.
7.1.3 Lead 7.1.7 Gauge Length

The lead of line pipe and round thread plug and ring The length of thread in master and working ring gauges
gauges shan be measured parallel to the thread axis along the shall not be less than L4 - g - llhp for line-pipe and round-
pitch cone, over the full threaded length, less the end threads. thread gauges, and not less than L4 - 1 in. for buttress
The lead of buttress thread ring gauges shall be measured thread casing gauges. If so specified or agreed to by the pur-
parallel to the thread axis, approximately along the pitch chaser, the small end of the plug gauge shall be finished
cone, over the full threaded length, less the end threads. with a projection having a length approximately Ilhp on
The lead of buttress thread plug gauge s shall be measured line-pipe and round-thread gauges, and approximately 3!t6 in.
parallel to the thread axis, approximately along the pitch on buttress thread casing gauges, and a gauging notch. The
cone, in the perfect thread length, less the end thread at the diameter at the end of the projection shall be such that the
small end. The lead error between any two threads shall not projection will not interfere with proper gauging (see Fig-
exceed the tolerance specified in Tables 29, 30 and 31. ures 37 and 38).
7.1.4 Taper Note: Ring gauges made prior to 1979 having an extension on the small end
to provide sockets for make-up may be used if the PI is determined and
The taper of both plug and ring gauges shall be determined recorded so that the compensated values are known.
from measurements of the diameter of the pitch cone for line
pipe and round-thread gauges and of the major or the minor 7.1.8 Master Plug Gauges-Centering Provisions
cones of buttress thread gauges, at a minimum of two posi-
tions covering the full threaded length less the end threads. All API Master Plug Gauges (see note) up to and includ-
The difference between the diameter at the large end of a ing 8% must have centers, arbors or handles with centers
gauge and the diameter at any position nearer the small end, suitable for inspecting the gauge between centers. On gauges
less the end threads, shall not differ from the specified taper larger than 85/8 the following Bolt Circles and Back-up Plates
by more than the appropriate fraction of the total tolerance are required for line pipe, buttress casing and short or long
specified in Tables 29, 30, and 31. The applicable fraction of round casing gauges. Refer to Figure 42.
the tolerance shall be determined from the ratio of the axial
Note: Applies only to Master Casing and Line Pipe Plug Gauges made after
distance between the positions where the diameter measure- May 31, 1988.
44 API STANDARD 58
Plate Bolt Buttress-thread casing BUTTRESS CSG

Size Diameter Circle
Non-upset tubing and
9 5/8 95/8 71/4 integral joint tubing TBG
10
103/4 10314 9 3/8
External-upset tubing UPTBG
113/4
12 e. Name or Identifying Mark of Gauge Maker. The name or
133/8 13 3/8 10% identifying mark of the gauge maker shall be placed on both
14 plug and ring gauge.
16 16 123/8
18 18 16 f. Year of Adoption (Line pipe gauges only). Gauge dimen-
18% sions stipulated herein for new gauges were adopted in 1940.
20 20 17318 Plug gauges made prior to Jan. 1, 1940 may have g values at
variance with such values as given herein. See Par. 6.1.9 for
Tht: certifying agency can reject a plug gauge with inadequate centers or
bolt circle. correction factors.
7:1.9 Mating Standoff 7.2 EXTREME-LINE CASING

The mating standoff S of the master ring gauge from the 7.2.1 Grand Master Gauges
plane of vanish point on the master plug gauge shall conform
The grand master gauges comply with the same limitations
to the values given in Tables 21 through 26. The initial mat-
and tolerances as prescribed herein for the reference master plug
ing standoff of the gauges shall conform to the specified
gauges. Any deviation from nominal size shall be determined by
value within the tolerance given in Tables 29, 30 and 31.
the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Grand mas-
7 :1.10 Marking ter gauges may not be used for checking working gauges, nor for
checking reference master gauges not marked with the API
Master gauges shall be permanently marked by the gauge monogram. Grand master gauges for all sizes of extreme-line
manufacturer with the marking given below. Plug gauges casing are deposited with the National Institute of Standards and
should preferably be marked on the body, although marking Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, USA.
on the handle is acceptable on gauges in small sizes or when
the handle is integral with the body. Any markings which are 7.2.2 Reference Master Plug and Ring
considered necessary by the gauge maker may be added.
Both plug and ring shall be marked as follows: The reference master plug and ring gauges as required in
Sect. 6.2 shall be hardened within the limits of C60 to C63
a. Specification SB (see note). "Spec SB" may be used on Rockwell or equivalent hardness on a superficial scale. They
master gauges produced by non-licensees and shall not be shall be ground gauges and shall conform to the dimensions
used on working gauges or gauges which do not meet all and tolerances specified herein. The master ring assembly
stipulations given herein, including determination of mating shall consist of two sliding members, a threaded member and
standoff. The API monogram shall be applied by authorized a seal member.
manufacturers in accordance with the regulations governing
Note: The following relationships are the basis of gauge dimensions: (see
the use of the monogram described in Appendix B. Figure 31). The relationship, as defined herein, is to the product in the min-
imum metal condition.
Note: Users of this specification should note that there is no longer a require-
me:nt for marking a product with the API monogram. The American a. (See Detail A). The root diameter T (as shown in Table 32) at R distance
Petroleum Institute continues to license use of the monogram on products from the plane of the pin shoulder shall be the reference point for all thread
covered by this specification but it is administered by the staff of the Institute dimensions.
separately from the specification. Licensees may ll1lIIk products in confor- b. (See Detail A). The tangent point U (as shown in Table 32) at S distance
m:lJlce with Appendix B and non-licensees may mark in accordance with from the plane of the pin shoulder shall be the reference point for all seal di-
Sel:tion 7.1.1 O. The policy describing licensing and use of the monogram is mensions.
contained in Appendix B, herein. No other use of the monogram is permitted. c. (See Detail E). The crest diameter I max. at R distance from the box face
shall be the reference point on the box thread member.
b. Date of Manufacture. d. (See Detail E). The tangent point 0 max. at S distance from the box face
c. Size of Gauge. For line pipe gauges the nominal sizes, as shall be the reference point for the box seal member.
given in Table 21, and for casing and tubing gauges the out- e. (See Detail D). The root diameter H min. at R distance from the pin shoul-
der shall be the reference point for the pin thread member.
side diameter of the pipe as given in Tables 22 through 26, f. (See Detail D). The tangent point A min. at S distance from the pin shoul-
shall be marked on each new plug and ring gauge. der shall be the reference point for the pin seal member.
d. Type of Thread. Both plug and ring gauges shall be g. (See Detail D). The distance r between the reference point T and H min.
equals the difference between the thread standoff e of the gauge to gauge and
marked with the proper identifying terms or their abbrevia- the thread standoff h of the gauge to product pin: r = e - h.
tions as follows: h. (See Detail D). The distance s between reference point U and A min.
equals the difference between the seal standoff f of the master plug gauge to
Line Pipe LINE PIPE or LP the working ring gauge and the seal standoff j of the working ring gauge to
Round-thread casing CSG =
the product pin: s f - j.
i. (See Detail E). The distance d between reference point T and I max. =
ing agency, COMP R 1.2397 in. When making a reference
equals the standoff d of the working thread plug gauge to the product box. master thread ring element using the reference master plug as
j. (See Details B and E). The distance m between reference point U and 0
a measuring device, the nominal standoff e should be 0.3220
max. (see Detail E) equals the difference between the seal standoff b of the
working plug gauge to the product box and the working seal plug shoulder in., therefore, with this reference master plug the standoff to
to the shoulder base line distance of 1.000 in. (See Detail B): m = be produced will be 0.3217 in. (accounting for the - 0.0003
b-I.OOOin.
in.) When actually measured the standoff was 0.3206 in. or a
Note: m, rand s are not listed in the tables. deviation from the compensated reference master plug to the
reference master ring element of - 0.0011 in. The actual
7.2.3 Reconditioning standoff is marked on the threaded ring element by the certi-
fying agency, ACT e =0.3206 in. When making the working
The maintenance of reference master gauges within the
plug thread element gauge using the reference master ring as
standoff limits specified in Par. 6.2.4 shall be the responsibil-
ity of the gauge user. Reference master gauges in non-compli- a measuring device, the nominal standoff e should be 0.3220
ance with the standoff requirements of Par. 6.2.4 or otherwise in.; however with this master ring the compensated e to be ac-
unsuitable for further use, shall be promptly reconditioned (or tually produced must be 0.3209 ± 0.0015 in. The reference
replaced) and recertified in accordance with Par. 8.2.1. master ring is marked with the compensated standoff by the
certifying agency, COMP e =0.3209 in. When making a
working ring thread element using a reference master plug as
7.2.4 Working Gauges
a measuring device, the nominal standoff e should be 0.3220
Working gauges shall conform to stipulations given in.; however with this reference master plug the compensated
herein. The length of thread for working plug gauges shall be e to be actually produced must be 0.3217 ± 0.0015 in. This
as shown on Figures 33 and 34. value is not marked on the plug.
b. Seal Element. For the seal element on the master plug, the
7.2.5 Standoff nominal distance from the plane of the pin shoulder to the
Reference master and working gauges made to dimen- gauge point U isS or 4.1840 in.; however, upon making the
sions and tolerances, as prescribed in Sect. 4.2, will not be actual measurement, S of the plug was 4.1858 in. or a devi-
perfect. They will contain slight deviations (within allowable ation of + 0.0018 in. from the nominal. This value is marked
tolerances) from the nominal standoffs. Mathematical com- on the gauge by the certifying agency, COMP S = 4.1858 in.
pensation in the form of adding or subtracting the amount of When making the reference master seal ring element using
deviation from the nominal standoffs shall be carried the reference master plug as a measuring device, the nominal
through and accounted for in the gauge mating sequence of standoff should be the 1.5000 REF; therefore, with this ref-
reference master plug to reference master ring to working erence master plug the standoff to be produced will be
plug and reference master plug to working ring, and thus the 1.5018 in. (accounting for the + 0.0018 in.). When actually
product can be maintained within the seal and thread diame- measured, the standoff was 1.5024 in. or a deviation from
tral tolerances of ± 0.001 in. without accumulating gauge the compensated reference master plug to the reference mas-
discrepancies. To further clarify, an example of the mathe- ter ring element of + 0.0006 in. The actual and compensated
matical adjustment is as follows: standoff is marked on the ring by the certifying agency,
ACT =1.5024 in. and COMP =1.5006 in. When making the
Example:
working plug seal element gauge using the reference master
Subject: The size 5 1/ 2 gauge sequence: Reference master ring as a measuring device, the nominal standoff should be
plug gauge through working gauges on (a) the threaded ele- 2.5000 in.; however, with this master ring, the standoff to be
ment and on (b) the seal element. produced must be 2.5006 ± 0.002 in. When making the
Terms Used: working ring seal element using a reference master plug as a
Nominal means the basic design or theoretical figure. measuring device, the nominal standoff f should be 0.1420
Actual means the actual physical measured dimensions. in.; however, with this reference master plug the compen-
Compensated means the mathematically adjusted figure. sated f to be actually produced must be 0.1438 ± 0.002 in.
Reference: Figure 31 and Table 32.
a. Thread Element. For the thread element on the reference 7.2.6 Lead
master plug, the nominal distance from the plane of the pin The lead of plug and ring gauges shall be measured paral-
shoulder to the gauge point T is R or 1.2400 in.; however, lel to the thread axis along the dimensional reference line
upon making the actual measurement, R of the plug was over the full thread length, omitting one full thread at each
1.2397 in. or a deviation of - 0.0003 in. from the nominal. end. The lead error between any two threads shall not exceed
This value is marked on the gauge by the authorized certify- the tolerances specified in Table 33.
46 .______________________________________A
__PI_S_"_A_NO_A_R_D_5_B_________________________________________
7.:!.7 Taper 7.2.11 Marking
On both thread plug and thread ring gauge the basic refer- The gauge manufacturer shall permanently mark the
ence diameter shall be on the minor cone. On both plug and thread and seal gauge members with the markings given be-
ring gauge the major cone may vary by the amount of thread low. Any additional markings that are considered necessary
depth tolerance. The taper of both plug and ring gauges shall by the gauge manufacturer may also be added.
be determined from measurements of the minor cone at a suit- a. API Monogram. The API monogram may be used only
ablle number of positions covering the full thread length less on certified reference master gauges and shall not be used on
one full thread at each end. The difference between the diam- working gauges or gauges which do not meet all stipulations
ete:r at the large end of a gauge and the diameter at any posi- given herein, including determination of mating standoff.
tion nearer the small end, neglecting end threads in all cases, The API monogram shall be applied only as specified and
shall not differ from the nominal taper by more than the appro- only by authorized manufacturers.
priate fraction of the total tolerance specified in Table 33. The b. Size of Gauge. The size as given in Tables 17 and 18 shall
applicable fraction of the tolerance shall be determined from be marked on each plug and ring gauge.
the ratio of the axial distance between the positions where di-
ameter measurements are made to the gauge thread element Note: The size of the gauge is the same as the outside diameter of the pipe.
length. In determining compliance with the specified toler- c. Type of Thread. Both plug and ring gauges shall be
ance, allowance should be made for the uncertainty of the di- marked with the proper identification terms or their abbrevi-
ameter measurements, particularly in the case of small axial ations as follows:
intervals where the taper tolerance is necessarily small.
On both seal plug and seal ring gauge member seal sur- Extreme-Line Casing Ex. Li. Csg.
face, the included taper over the full length of the seal cone d. Gauge Set Identification. The gauge maker shall mark all
sudace elements of these gauge members shall be within the gauge members for proper identification of matched ring and
tolerances specified in Table 33. plug gauge sets.
e. Name or Identification Mark of Gauge Maker. The name
7.:2.8 Thread Height or identification mark of the gauge maker shall be placed on
both plug and ring gauges.
The thread height on gauges shall conform to the thread
f. Dimensions and Standoffs. Dimensions and standoff de-
height and tolerances as shown on the gauge thread dimen-
terminations as indicated below shall be marked on master
sions of Figures 35 and 36.
gauges by the certifying agency.
7.:2.9 Root and Crest Form Plug Gauge Dimensions
The roots and crests shall be parallel to the axis. The minor Nom. R _ _ ____
cone taper line shall bisect the root of the plug and the crest of Compo R _ _ ____
the ring threads at a distance of 1/4 pitch from the intersection Nom. S _ _ ____
of the bearing flank and the dimensional reference cone line. Compo S _ _ ____
Ring Gauge Standoffs

7.2.10 Miscellaneous Elements
Thread Member
The dimensions as shown on Figures 33 and 34, Details C
Nom. e ______
and D defining the outside diameters, pin lengths, etc.,
Act. e ________
should conform to the dimensions given; but, gauges shall
Compo e _ _ ____
not be rejected for non-compliance thereto unless such non-
compliance interferes with the proper use of the gauge. Refer Seal Member
to Figure 32 for dimensions of API removable Back-Up
Plates for Extreme Line Casing Gauges. The certifying Nom. 1.5000 (for all sizes)
agency can reject a plug gauge with inadequate bolt circle. Act.
Compo
5/8'_-_H_O~le_S'_4_p..::la",.c_eS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~r--_ _ _ _"11/2 1"'1------ 6- - - - - - - - 1
£ --.. 14c.~"
~ ...
\ I
\
~-=-------,' '---- Size (in.)

A
5-5 112
7
85/8-103/4
9 1h
B 4 7 1h
Figure 32-Bolt Circles and Back-Up Plate Dimensions for Extreme-Line Casing Master Plus Gauges
48 API STANDARD 5B
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2. See Table 32 for other dimensions; see Table 33 for thread and seal tol- 2. See Table 32 for other dimensions; see Table 33 for thread and seal tol-
erances; see Figure 35 for thread form details; see Figure 31 for gauging erances; see Figure 36 for thread form details; see Figure 31 for gauging
practice; see Figure 34 for sizes over 75/ 8 in. practice; see Figure 33 for sizes over 75/ 8 in.
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Note: See Figure 33 for other details; see Table 33 for other tolerances,
Figure 35-Gauge Thread Form-Sizes 5 Through 7%

50 API STANDARD 56
THREAD DETAIL A
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Note: See Figure 34 for other details; see Table 33 for other tolerances.
Figure 36-Gauge Thread Form-Sizes S0/8 Through 10%

Note: See Figure 39 for detail of thread form; see Tables 21, 22, and 24 through 28 for dimensions; see Par. 7.1.8 and Tables 29 and 30 for tolerances.
Figure 37-Thread Gauge for Line Pipe and Round-Thread Casing and Tubing
Note: See Figure 40 for detail of thread form; see Table 23 for dimensions; see Table 31 for tolerances.
Figure 38-Thread Gauge for Buttress Casing

52 API STANDARD 58
NOTE:. THREAD CflES1S

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Round Thread Casing and Tubing LL\---f?,"?777;"'777/'7777

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Taper = 314 in. per ft or 0.0625 in. per in. on diameter
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Buttress Casing
(Sizes 4'12 through 133/8)
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Buttress Casing (Sizes 16 and larger)
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B 103/4 123/8 173/8
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Casing and Short or Long Round Casing Master Plug Gauges
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Table 21-Line Pipe Thread Gauge Dimensions

All dimensions in inches at 68 F. except as otherwise indicated. See Figure 37.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (II) (12) (13)
Pitch Length: Length:
Diameter End of End of
Pitch at Length: Plug Plug
Outside Diameter Depth Diameter Length g Plane Gauge to Gauge
Diameter Diameter of of No. of at Hand- from ofE1 Hand- to Width
of Plug of Counter- Counter- Threads Tight Vanish to Vanish Tight Vanish of Stand-
Nominal Collar Groove bore bore Per Plane Point Point Plane Point Groove off
Size' 04 Du Q q Inch EI E1 g LI L4 U S
lIs 0.405 0.286 0.468 0.092 27 0.37360 0.37537 0.2026 0.1615 0.3924 0.111 0.111
1/4 0.540 0.391 0.603 0.137 18 0.49163 0.49556 0.3039 0.2278 0.5946 0.167 0.167
3/s 0.675 0.526 0.738 0.137 18 0.62701 0.63056 0.3039 0.240 0.6006 0.167 0.167 »
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0.840 0.666 0.903 0.177 14 0.77843 0.78286 0.3906 0.320 0.7815 0.214 0.214 en
3/4 1.050 0.876 1.113 0.177 14 0.98887 0.99286 . 0.3906 0.339 0.7935 0.214 0.214 i!z
1 1.315 1.116 1.378 0.215 111h 1.23863 1.24543 0.4756 0.400 0.9845 0.261 0.261 0
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1112 1.900 1.701 1.963 0.215 IIlh 1.82234 1.83043 0.4756 0.420 1.0252 0.261 0.261 (J1
2 2.375 2.176 2.469 0.215 111h 2.29627 2.30543 0.4756 0.436 1.0582 0.261 0.261 III
21/2 2.875 2.615 2.969 0.309 8 2.76216 2.77500 0.6837 0.682 1.5712 0.375 0.375
3 3.500 3.240 3.594 0.309 8 3.38850 3.40000 0.6837 0.766 1.6337 0.375 0.375
3 1h 4000 3.740 4.094 0.309 8 3.88881 3.90000 0.6837 '0.821 1.6837 0.375 0.375
4 4.500 4.240 4.594 0.309 8 4.38712 4.40000 0.6837 0.844 1.7337 0.375 0.375
5 5.563 5.303 5.657 0.309 8 5.44929 5.46300 0.6837 0.937 1.8400 0.375 0.375
6 6.625 6.365 6.719 0.309 8 6.50597 6.52500 0.6837 0.958 1.9462 0.375 0.375
8 8.625 8.365 8.719 0.309 8 8.50003 8.52500 0.6837 1.063 2.1462 0.375 0.375
10 10.750 10.490 10.844 0.309 8 10.62094 10.65000 0.6837 1.210 2.3587 0.375 0.375
12 12.750 12.490 12.844 0.309 8 12.61781 12.65000 0.6837 1.360 2.5587 0.375 0.375
140 14.000 13.740 14.094 0.309 8 13.87263 13.90000 0.6837 1.562 2.6837 0.375 0.375
160 16.000 15.740 16.094 0.309 8 15.87575 15.90000 0.6837 1.812 2.8837 0.375 0.375
180 18.000 17.740 18.094 0.309 8 17.87500 17.90000 0.6837 2.000 3.0837 0.375 0.375
200 20.000 19.740 20.094 0.309 8 19.87031 19.90000 0.6837 2.125 3.2837 0.375 0.375
Included taper on diameter. all sizes. 0.0625 in. per in.
'The gauge size is the same as nominal size of the pipe. and is not the outside diameter except for sizes 14 through 20.
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Outside Outside Diameter Depth Diameter Length g Plane Gauge to Gauge
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Designation D4 Do Q q Inch EI E7 g LI L4 I
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Table 23-Buttress Casing Thread Gauge Dimensions

All dimensions in inches at 68°F, except as otherwise indicated. See Figure 38.
(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (II) (12)
Length:
End of
Major Length Length: Plug
Outside Outside Diameter Diameter Plane End of Gauge
Diameter Diameter Diameter of No. of at end- ofE7 Plug to Width
of Pipe of Plug of Counter- Threads Pitch of Plug to Vanish Gauge to Vanish of Stand-
Size Collar Groove bore Per Diameter" Gauge Point E7 Plane Point Groove off
Designation D4 Du Q Inch ~ Do g L7 L4 U S
41h 4.516 4.328 4.640 5 4.454 4.4127 1.984 1.6535 3.6375 31t6 0.100
5 5.016 4.828 5.140 5 4.954 4.9048 1.984 1.7785 3.7625 31t6 0.200 >
51h 5.516 5.328 5.640 5 5.454 5.4009 1.984 1.8410 3.8250 3"6 0.200 :!!
6 5/8 6.641 6.453 6.765 5 6.579 6.5142 1.984 2.0285 40125 3!t6 0.200 en
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9 5/8 9.641 9.453 9.765 5 9.579 9.4830 1.984 2.5285 4.5125 3!t6 0.200
103/4 10.766 10.578 10.890 5 10.704 10.6080 1.984 2.5285 4.5125 31t6 0.200
113/4 11.766 11.578 11.890 5 11.704 11.6080 1.984 2.5285 4.5125 31t6 0.200
13 3/8 13.391 13.203 13.515 5 13.329 13.2330 1.984 2.5285 4.5125 3/16 0.200
16 16.000 15.812 16.154 5 15.938 15.7397 1.488 3.1245 4.6125 31t6 0.175
185/8 18.625 18.437 18.779 5 18.563 18.3647 1.488 3.1245 4.6125 3116 0.175
20 20.000 19.812 20.154 5 19.938 19.7397 1.488 3.1245 4.6125 3116 0.175
Included taper on diameter: Sizes 13 3/8 and smaller - 0.0625 in. per in.
Sizes 16 and larger - 0.0833 in. per in.
"Pitch diameter on bUllress casing thread is defined as being midway between the major and minor diameters. The pitch diameter is for design purposes only and does not require certification.
Table 24-Non-Upset Tubing Thread Gauge Dimensions
(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (II) (12) (13)
Pitch at Length: Plug Plug en
Outside Outside Diameter Depth Diameter
at Hand-
Length g Plane Gauge to Gauge "
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Diameter Diameter Diameter of of No. of from ofE7 Hand- to Width :;;
of Pipe of Plug of Counter- Counter- Threads Tight Vanish to Vanish Tight Vanish of Stand- 0
Size Collar Groove bore bore Per Plane Point Plane Point off ~
Point Groove (5
Designation D4 D. Q q Inch E. E7 g L. L4 U S Z
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1.050 1.050 0.8788 1.113 0.200 10 0.98826 0.99740 0.500 0.448 1.9038 0.200 0.300 JJ
1.315 1.315 1.1438 1.378 0.200 10 1.25328 1.26240 0.500 0.479 1.1250 0.200 0.300 -I
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2 3/8 2.375 2.2038 2.438 0.200 10 2.31326 2.32240 0.500 0.979 1.6250 0.200 0.300 .P
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4 4.000 3.7975 4.063 0.125 8 3.91395 3.93175 0.500 1.591 2.3750 0.250 0.375 .P
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Pitch at Length: Plug Plug -I
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3 th 3.750 3.5475 3.813 0.125 8 366395 3.68175 0.500 1.591 2.3750 0.250 0.375
4 4.250 4.0475 4.313 0.125 8 4.16395 4.18175 0.500 1.716 2.5000 0.250 0.375
4th 4.750 4.5475 4.813 0.125 8 4.66395 4.68175 0.500 1.841 2.6250 0.250 0.375
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Table 26-lntegral-Joint Tubing Thread Gauge Dimensions

(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (II) (12) (13)
Pitch at Length: Plug Plug
Outside Outside Diameter Depth Diameter Length g Plane Gauge to Gauge
Diameter Diameter Diameter of of No. of at Hand- from ofE 7 Hand- to Width
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Size Collar Groove bore bore Per Plane Point Point Plane Point Groove off
Designation D4 Du Q q Inch E( E7 g L( L4 U S
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1.315 1.315 1.1438 1.378 0.200 10 1.25328 1.26240 0.500 0.479 1.1250 0200 0.300 ~
1.660 1.660 1.4888 1.723 0.200 10 1.59826 1.60740 0.500 0.604 1.2500 0.200 0.300 :D
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2.063 2.094 1.9226 2.156 0.200 10 2.03206 2.04115 0.500 0.792 1.4375 0.200 0.300
Note: The 1.315, 1.660, and 1.900 integral-joint tubing gauges are identical to non-upset tubing gauges of the same size and may be used interchangeably.
The 2.063 integral-joint tubing gauges are identical to 1.900 external-upset tubing gauges and may be used interchangeably.
The 1.050 external-upset tubing gauges, the 1.315 non-upset tubing gauges, and the 1.315 integral-joint tubing gauges are identical and may be used interchangeably.
Table 27-Gauge Thread Height Dimensions for Line Pipe
All dimensions in inches at 68°F. See Figure 39

See Table 29 for tolerances on crest truncation
(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

27 Threads 18 Threads 14 Threads 11112 Threads 8 Threads
Thread Per Inch Per Inch Per Inch Per Inch Per Inch
Element p= 0.0370 p=0.0556 p= 0.0714 p=0.0870 P = 0.1250
H= 0.866p 0.03204 0.04815 0.06183 0.07534 0.10825
hs = 0.666p 0.02464 0.03703 0.04755 0.05794 0.08325
fe., = fen = O.loop 0.00370 0.00556 0.00714 0.00870 0.01250
Table 28-Gauge Thread Height Dimensions for

Round-Thread Casing and Tubing
All dimensions in inches at 68°F. See Figure 39

See Table 30 for tolerances on crest truncation
(I) (2) (3)

10 Threads 8 Threads
per Inch per Inch
Thread Element p = 0.1250 p = 0.1250
H =0.866p 0.08660 0.10825
=0.356p 0.03560
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0.386p 0.04825
f =f =0.255p 0.02550
cs en 0.24Op 0.03000
60 API STANDARD 58
Table 29-Tolerances on Gauge Dimensions for Line Pipe

(All dimensions in inches at 68 F, except as otherwise indicated.
See Figure 37 and 39)
Tolerances
Number of Threads per Inch
Element 27 18 14 11112 8
Plug Gauge
Pitch diameter" ±0.0002 ±0.0004 ±0.0006 ±0.0007 ±O.OOIO
Taperb +0.0003 +0.0004 +0.0006 +0.0008 +0.0010
-0.0000 -0.0000 -0.0000 -0.0000 -0.0000
Lead c ±0.0002 ±0.0002 ±0.0003 ±0.0004 ±0.0005
Crest Truncation +0.0015 +0.0015 +0.0015 +0.0025 +0.0025
-0.0010 -0.0010 -0.0010 -0.0015 -0.0015
Half Angle of Thread ±15 min. ±15 min. ±IO min. ±lOmin. ±IO min.
Width of Groove, Ud ±0.037 ±0.056 ±0.071 ±0.087 ±0.125
Diameter of Groove, Dud ±0.020 ±0.020 ±0.020 ±0.020 ±0.020
Diameter of Collar, Di ±0.01O ±0.010 ±0.0l0 ±O.lO ±0.010
Length, L4< ±O.OOIO ±0.0010 ±0.0010 ±O.OOIO ±O.OOIO
Ring Gauge
Taperb +0.0000 +0.0000 +0.0000 +0.0000 -0.0002
-0.0006 -0.0007 -0.0009 -0.0012 -0.0014
Leadc ±0.0004 ±0.0004 ±0.0006 ±0.0008 ±O.OOIO
Crest Truncation +0.0015 +0.0015 +0.0015 +0.0025 +0.0025
-0.0010 -0.0010 -0.0010 -0.0015 - 0.0015
Half Angle of Thread ±20 min. ±20 min. ±15 min. ±15 min. ±15 min.
Length of Ring, L4 - S< ±.002 ±.002 ±.002 ±.002 ±.002
Diameter of Counterbore, Qd +1/t6 +1/t6 +1/t6 +1/t6 +1116
-0.000 -0.000 -0.000 -0.000 -0.000
Mating Standoff, S ±0.037 ±0.056 ±0.071 ±0.087 ±0.100
'Helix angle correction shall be disregarded in pitch diameter determinations.

boy'he tolerance shown is the maximum allowable error in taper in the length of thread L4 - g. See Par. 7.14. The
pitch cone of the 8 threads per inch ring gauge is provided with a minus taper in order to minimize variations in
interchange standoff due to lead errors ..
<The tolerance shown is the maximum allowable error in lead between any two threads whether adjacent or
separated by any amount not exceeding the fulilength of thread less one full thread at each end.
dSee Par. 7.12 for permissible non-conformance.
'This requirement does not apply to gauges made prior to March, 1979.
Table 30-Tolerances on Gauge Dimensions for Table 31-Tolerances on Gauge Dimensions for
Round Thread Casing and Tubing Buttress Casing
(All dimensions in inches at 68°F, except as otherwise indicated. (All dimensions in inches at 68°F. See Figures 38.40 and 41.)
See Figures 37 and 39.)
Element Tolerances
Element Tolerances Plug Gauge
Plug Gauge
Major Diameter. Do. Per Specified Size:
Pitch diameter" ....................................... ±O.OOIO 4'12 thru 7 ................................. ±0.0005
Taperb .............................................. +0.0010 75/8 thru 13 3/8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±0.0007
-0.0000 16 and larger ............................... ±0.OOI0
Leadc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . ±0.OOO5 Taper" 13 3/8 and smaller ........................... +0.0010
Crest truncation ...................................... +0.0040 -0.0000
-0.0000 16 and larger ............................... +0.0015
Half-angle of thread ................................... ±IO min. -0.0000
Width of groove, Ud: Leadb ......................................... ±0.0005
For casing and 8-thread Thread height. ............. '.' ........................ +0.0005
non-upset tubing ................................ ±O.l25 -0.0000
For lO-thread non-upset Diam. of collar, D4c :
3
tubing and 8-thread and 13 Jg and smaller ........................... ±O.OOI
lO-thread upset tubing ............................ ±O.! 00 16 and larger ............................... ±0.OO2
Diameter of groove, Dud ............................... ±0.020 Length. L4 ......................................... ±O.OOI
Diameter of collar, D4d................................. ±0.010
Ring Gauge
Length, L4 .......................................... ±O.DOI
Length of gauging notch ............................... +0.002 Taper" 133/8 and smaller ........................... +0.0002
-0.000 -0.0012
16 and larger ............................... +0.0002
Ring Gauge
-0.0017
Taperb .............................................. +0.0002 Lead b • . . . . . . • • • . . . • . • • • . • • • . . • • • • • . • • . • . • . . . . . ±0.0008
-0.0012 Thread Height ....................................... +0.0005
Lead c ..•.......•......•....•.••..•....•....•...•.•. ±0.0008 -0.0000
Crest truncation ...................................... +0.0040 Diameter of counterbore. Q< ............................ +'/64
-0.0000 -0.000
Half-angle of thread ................................... ± 15 min. Length of ring. L4 - Sd ................................. ±0.002
Diameter of counterbore, Qd ............................ +0.062 Mating standoff. S .................................... ±O.OIS
-0.000
Length of ring. L4 - Sf ................................. ±0.002
"The tolerance shown is the maximum allowable error in taper in the
Mating standoff. S< ................................... ±0.025 length 4 - S. See Par. 7.1.4.
bSee Par. 7.1.3 for measurement of lead.
'Helix angle correction shall be disregarded in pitch diameter determina- cSee Par. 7.1.2 for permissible non-conformance.
tions. dThis requirement does not apply to gauges made prior to March, 1979.
~he tolerance shown is the maximum allowable error in taper in the length
of thread L4 - g. See Par. 7.1.4. The pitch cone of the ring gauge is provided
with a minus taper in order to minimize variation in interchange standoff
due to lead error.
cThe tolerance shown is the maximum allowable error in lead between any
two threads whether adjacent or separated by any amount not exceeding the
full length of thread less one full thread at each end.
dSee Par. 7.12 for permissible nonconformance.
<Master gauges made prior to March 1979 need not comply with the ±0.025
in. standoff tolerance. For gauges made prior to March 1979 a standoff
tolerance of ±O.I 00 in. is acceptable.
fThis requirement does not apply to gauges made prior to March. 1979.
62 API STANDARD 58
Table 32-Gauge Dimensionsa

(Note: See Figures 31. 33 and 34 for illustrations and other dimensions; see Table 33 for other tolerances; all dimensions in inches at 68°E)
(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
MG
To!. MV AA
+.0020 To!. To!.
Size MM -.0000 MQ ±.0010 MH ML ±.OOOI MJ NN NO
5 7 1h 4.9501 4 7/t6 4.5464 7 3/4 8 1.4060 6 1h 6 5/s 57/s
5 1h 8 5.4523 4 1S/t6 5.0491 8 1/4 8 112 1.4060 7 7 1/s 6 3/s
6 5/g 9 6.5383 6 1/32 6.1308 9 1/4 9 112 1.4375 8 8 1/s 7 3/s
7 97/t6 6.9275 6 13 /32 6.5200 9 11 /t6 9 1S/t6 1.4375 8 7!t6 81h 7 3/4
7 5/s 10 7.5248 7 7.1146 101/4 101h 1.5000 9 9 1/s 8 1/4
85/s 11 3!t6 8.5759 8 1/32 8.1598 11 7116 1111!t6 1.5000 10 1!t6 103/s 9 112
9 5/s 121/8 9.5181 831 132 9.1007 123/8 125/8 1.5000 11 111/4 loJ/8
103/4 13 3/8 10.7636 107132 10.3463 13 5/8 13 7/8 1.5000 121/4 125/8 117/8
(I) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21)
NS
To!. e R S
NP +.002 Nominal. To!. To!.
Size Reference NQ NR -.000 T U Reference f ±.005 ±.005
5 3 5 17/32 37/8 4.932 4.8301 4.5053 .350 .150 1.240 4.184
sJh 3 6 4 1/4 5.434 5.3323 5.0080 .322 .142 1.240 4.184
6 5/s 2 31 /32 7 1/s 53/8 6.520 6.4183 6.0897 .410 .154 1.240 4.184
7 2 31 /32 7 1h 5 112 6.909 6.8075 6.4789 .420 .160 1.240 4.184
7~i/S 2 57 /64 83132 53/4 7.507 7.4048 7.0735 .390 .166 1.240 4.184
5
8 /s 4 1/4 97132 6 3/4 8.563 8.4213 8.1025 .384 .172 1.844 5.469
9~i/s 4 1/4 107132 7 5/s 9.505 9.3635 9.0434 .384 .172 1.844 5.469
103/4 4 1/4 1121/32 9 10:751 10.6090 10.2890 .384 .172 1.844 5.469
aFolr product dimensions 0 max., A min., H min., I max. and product standoff values seeTables 17 and 18.
Table 33-Tolerances on Gauge Dimensions

See Figures 31, 33 and 34 for gauging practice and gauge details
See Table 32 for other dimensions and tolerances
See Figures 35 and 36 for thread form details
All dimensions in inches at 68 F. except as otherwise indicated
(1) (2)
Element Tolerance
Reference Master Plug Gauge
Thread Element:
R distance to nominal T ................................................... ±0.005
Lead error between any two threads ......................................... 0.0005
Taper of minor diameter, per inch ........................................... +.0002
-<J.oooo
Half angle of thread ...................................................... ±20 minutes
Squareness-face of thread member to thread axis ............................. 0.0005 T.I.R.
Seal Element:
S distance to nominal U ................................................... ±0.OO5
Taper, per inch .......................................................... ±0.00012
Concentricity-seal element to thread element. ................................ 0.0004 T.I.R.
Reference Master Ring Gauge
Thread Element:
Taper of minor diameter, per inch ........................................... +0.0000
-<J.00025
Squareness-face of thread member to thread axis ............................. 0.0005 T.I.R.
Concentricity-thread element to thread member shaft .......................... 0.0004 T.I.R.
Standoff of thread memberfrom master plug .................................. ±0.003*
Seal Element:
Taper over full seal length ................................................. ±0.00012
Concentricity-seal element to seal member hub ............................... 0.0004 T.I.R.
Standoff of seal member from master plug (1.500) ............................. ±0.003*
Diametrai clearance between seal ring hub and thread ring shaft ................... 0.0010 to 0.0015
Working Plug Gauge
Thread Element:
Taper of minor diameter, per inch +.0003
-<J.oooo
Squareness-face of gauge to thread axis ..................................... 0.0005 T.I.R.
Concentricity-thread element to thread member hub ........................... 0.0004 T.I.R.
Standoff of thread member from master ring .................................. ±0.0015*
Seal Element: '
Taper, per inch .......................................................... ±0.OOOI5
Concentricity-seal element to seal shaft ..................................... 0.0004 T.I.R.
Standoff of seal memberfrom master ring (2.500) .............................. ±0.002*
Diametral clearance between seal plujl hub and thread plug shaft .................. 0.0035 to 0.0040
Working Ring Gauge
Thread Element:
Taper of minor diameter, per inch ........................................... +0.0000
-<J.0003
Squareness-face of gauge to thread axis ..................................... 0.0005 T.I.R.
Concentricity-thread element to thread member shaft .......................... 0.0004 T.I.R.
Standoff of thread member master plug ...................................... ±O.0015*
Seal Element:
Taper overfull seal length ................................................. ±O.OOOI5
Concentricity-seal element to seal member hub ............................... 0.0004 T.I.R.
Standoff of seal member from master plug (AA + f) ............................ ±0.002*
Diametral clearance between seal ring hub and thread ring shaft ................... 0.0035 to 0.0040
Pin Element:
Pin length AA .......................................................... ±O.OOOI
*Tolerances apply to compensated standoff.

64 API STANDARD 58
8 Gauge Certification 8.1.3 All used line pipe gauges made prior to Jan. 1, 1940,
with g dimensions equal to Sp, when reconditioned, shall be
8.1 LINE PIPE, ROUND THREAD CASING AND checked for conformance to the dimensions given in the
TUBING, AND BUTTRESS THREAD CASING sixth edition of API Standard SL (August, 1935) and recer-
8.1.1 Certification Agencies tified as provided herein.
All master plug and mating ring gauges, prior to use, shall 8.1.4 The standoff S of ring gauges against the mating
have been certified to be in accordance with the stipulations plug gauge shall be determined as follows:
given in Section 7, by one of the following nationally recog-
a. The threads should be cleaned thoroughly and lubricated
nized independent agencies (see note):
thoroughly with light high-grade mineral oil.
Note: Schedule of fees for tests may be obtained upon application to the b. The temperature of the plug and of the ring should be
testing agencies.
identical.
a. Instituto National de Technologia Industrial, Buenos c. The plug gauge should be rigidly held so as to prevent
Aires, Republic of Argentina. movement.
b. StabiIimento Militare Materiali Elettronici e di Precisione, d. The mating gauge should be made up using a suitable
Rome, Italy. lever arrangement which provides 2 hand holds equidistant
c. National Institue of Metrology, Beijing, Peoples' Republic on diametrically opposite sides of the gauge.
of China. e. The mating plug and ring should be screwed up and un-
d. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithers- screwed several times to permit uniform distribution of oil.
burg, Maryland, USA. f. When checking gauges, it is permissible to strike lightly
e. National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, with a rubber hammer while screwing up. The hammer
England. should not be used until the gauges become tight on the
f. National Research Laboratory of Metrology, Ibaraki, Japan. threads.
g. National Standards Laboratory, Chippendale, New South g. In the final tightening, the gauges should be screwed up
Wales, Australia (limited to gauges for sizes 85/ 8 and snug by one man with a slow steady pull, care being exer-
smaller). cised not to jerk them. The hammer is not used. With this
No~~: Application to become an API Gauge Certification Agency is open to
procedure, the gauges should pull up freely to a full tight po-
any nationally recognized independent metrology laboratory capable of sition with an abrupt stop, although further very slight ad-
demonstrating compliance to API policy and specified requirements. Inter- vancement may be obtained by the application of a
ested parties shall notify the API Exploration & Production Department.
Appendix C of this specification outlines certification agency requirements. considerable additional force. It is believed that the actual
force used to tighten in determining the S value is of sec-
8.1.2 Certification ondary importance as compared with using the same force in
The gauge certifying agency shall inspect new and recon- screwing the master ring on to the working plug gauge, and
ditioned master gauges for conformance to the requirements in screwing the working gauges on the product.
of Sect. S. Master gauges must be certified in complete sets,
i.e., a master plug and a master ring gauge. A single master 8: 1.5 Marking Verification
plug or a single master ring gauge may not be certified un-
The certifying agency shall verify the markings required
less accompanied by a previously certified mating master
under Sect. 6, and shall mark all acceptable gauges (both
gauge. For each gauge which complies with all require- plug and ring unless otherwise indicated herein) with the fol-
ments, the certifying agency shall issue a certificate to the lowing markings (see note):
gauge owner, with copy to the API office, showing the mat-
Note: The certifying agency may mark the gauges with any additional mark-
ing standoff measurement and stating that the gauge com- ings considered necessary for proper identification.
plil~s with this specification. For each gauge which does not
comply with all requirements, the certifying agency shall is- a. Date of Certification. The date of certification shall be
su(~ a report to the gauge owner, with copy to the API office, marked on all gauges. In recertifying reconditioned gauges,
stating the reason for rejection and showing the measured the previous certification date shall be replaced with the date
value for those dimensions which are outside the permissible of recertification. Dates of retest, as required by Par. 6.1.S,
limits. The certifying agency shall also report obvious de- shall not be marked on master gauges.
fects and poor workmanship which, in the opinion of the cer- b. Name or Mark of Certifying Agency. The identification mark
tifying agency, may affect the future use of the gauge. of the testing agency shall be marked on the plug gauge only.
Master Gauges and Certificates of Compliance may be trans- c. Mating Standoff. The initial mating standoff shall be
ferred. A copy of the Certificate shall be sent to the API office. marked on the ring gauge only. Mating standoff values deter-
If a Certificate is not available, the gauges shall be recertified mined as specified in Par. 6.1.S shall not be marked on mas-
and a new Certificate issued by an agency listed in Par. 8.1.1. ter gauges.
d. API Monogram. If any gauge marked with the monogram b. Temperature. The temperature of the plug and of the ring
is determined by the certifying agency to be in non-confor- gauges should be identical.
mance to requirements, the monogram shall be removed. c. Holding. The plug gauge should be rigidly held so as to
prevent movement.
8.2 EXTREME-LINE CASING d. Make-Up. The mating gauge should be made up using a
suitable lever arrangement which provides two hand holds
8.2.1 Certification Agencies
equidistant on diametrically opposite sides of the gauge.
New and reconditioned reference master gauges shall be e. Tightening. In the final tightening, to obtain correct stand-
certified for accuracy of essential elements as specified in off, the gauges should be advanced axially with back pres-
Sect. 7.2, including determination of mating standoff, by any sure in the direction indicated by the arrows shown in Figure
of the agencies listed in Par. 8.1.1 possessing the appropriate 31 so that all clearance is removed between the make-up
grand master gauges. flanks ofthe threads.
f. Seating Seal. After thread members of gauges are properly
8.2.2 Certification made-up, push forward on ring gauge seal member and tum
clockwise one tum to seat on the mating seal plug gauge.
The gauge certifying agency shall inspect all new and re- g. Checking. Check thread and seal member standoff values.
conditioned reference master gauges for compliance with
the requirements of Sect 7.2. Reference master gauges 8.2.4 Marking
must be certified in complete sets, i.e., a reference master
plug and a reference master ring gauge. A single reference New and reconditioned reference master plug gauges shall
master plug or a single reference master ring gauge may be marked with the nominal and compensated values of the
not be certified unless accompanied by a previously certi- Rand S dimensions (actual and compensated values of the R
fied mating reference master gauge. For each pair of ap- and S dimensions are identical). New and reconditioned ref-
proved gauges the certifying agency shall issue a certificate erence master ring gauges shall be marked with the nominal,
to the gauge owner stating that the gauges meet all require- actual, and compensated standoffs of both thread and seal
ments of API Standard 5B and list the nominal and com- members from the mating reference master plug gauge. The
pensated values of the Rand S dimensions of the reference nominal values shall be marked by the gauge manufacturer.
master plug gauge and the nominal, actual, and compen- The actual and compensated values shall be marked by the
sated standoff values for both the thread and seal members certifying agency. See Par. 7.2.11.
of the reference ring gauge. Thread standoffs shall be marked on the threaded part of the
If any dimension of the gauges is outside the permissible ring gauge and seal standoff on the seal part of the ring gauge.
limits the certifying agency shall issue a report to the gauge The original actual standoff which shall be shown with the
manufacturer showing the reason for rejection and the mag- year of measurement shall never be removed from the refer-
nitude of the deviation. ence master ring gauge unless the gauge is reconditioned.
In the case of a new or reconditioned reference master Subsequent values of actual standoff shall be marked sepa-
gauge submitted to the National Institute of Standards and rately with appropriate date. Only the latest value shall be
Technology for measurement of standoff from the grand retained.
master gauges, the Institute shall issue a certificate to the Using the abbreviations suggested below the original ac-
owner of the gauges listing the actual standoff values for the tual standoff would be listed as AS-62 .xxx in. and a subse-
thread and seal members of the reference ring gauge. quent value as AS-65 .xxx in. This requirement applies to
Copies of all reports and certificates shall be sent to the both the thread and seal members.
API Washington Office. When only limited space is available on a gauge for mark-
ing, the following abbreviations may be used:
8.2.3 Standoff Determination Procedure Nominal ................... N
The thread and seal standoff of ring gauges against the Actual .................... A
mating plug gauge shall be determined as follows: Compensated ............... C
Standoff .......... '" ...... S
a. Cleaning. The thread and seal surfaces should be cleaned
thoroughly and lubricated thoroughly with light high-grade Using these abbreviations, nominal R, for example, will
mineral oil. be NR and compensated standoff, CS.
66 API STANDARD 58
9 Thread Marking If the product is clearly marked elsewhere with the man-
ufacturer's identification, his name or mark may be omitted.
Note: See Paragraphs 7.1.10 and 7.2.11 for gauge marking requirements.
Thread type marking symbols shall be as follows:
9.1 Products having pipe threads which conform to the Casing (short round thread) ............ CSG
threading and gauging stipulation given in API Standard 5B Casing (long round thread) ............ LCSG
may be identified by stamping or stenciling the product ad- Casing (buttress thread) ............... BCSG
jacent to such thread with the manufacturer's name or mark, Casing (extreme-line) ................. XCSG
the size, the letters Spec 5B (see note), and the thread sym- Line Pipe .......................... LP
bol. The thread marking may be applied to products which Tubing (non-upset) ................... TBG
do or do not bear the API monogram. For example, a product Tubing (external-upset) ............... UPTBG
having size 21/2 line pipe threads may be marked:
9.2 The use of the letters Spec 5B as provided in Par. 9.1
AB CO 21h Spec 5B LP shall constitute a certification by the manufacturer that the
threads so marked comply with the requirements stipulated in
Note: Users of this specification should note that there is no longer a re- APIStanclard SB, but should not be construed by the purchaser
quirement for marking a product with the API monogram. The American
Petmleum institute continues to license use of the monogram on products as a representation that the product so marked is in its entirety
covelred by this specification but it is administered by the staff of the in- in accordance with any API specification. Manufacturers who
stitute separately from the specification. The policy describing licensing use the letters Spec 5B for thread identification must have ac-
and lise of the monogram is contained in Appendix B. herein. No other
use of the monogram is permitted. Licensees are to mark products in con- cess to properly certified reference master pipe gauges and
formance with Appendix B and non-licensees are to mark products in have in their possession working gauges with established val-
conformance with Section 9.
ues derived from API monogrammed master gauges.
APPENDIX A-INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIPMENT OF MASTER GAUGES
A.1 Master gauges should ordinarily remain in good con- will be so notified. Failure to recondition such gauges will be
dition for years if properly cared for and used only for the considered justification for cancellation of their status as
purpose intended, namely, the checking of working gauges authorized master gauges.
with smooth, clean threads. If the gauges become dirty they A.7 Owners of gauges which are to be transported by
should be cleaned by the gauge owner before shipment to the ship from outside the United States to the National Institute
custodian for standoff determination. of Standards and Technology (NIST) for test must make prior
A.2 Burrs or small scored places on the threads may be arrangements with a customs broker either in the country of
stoned with a fine grade of stone. The stoning of scored origin or in the United States for entry of the gauges into the
places extending all the way around the gauge is not ap- United States, with or without bond as may be necessary, and
proved as the accuracy of the gauges may be seriously af- prepaid transportation to and from the ports of entry and exit.
fected by extensive stoning. For severe cases of pitting or Entry in bond is required for gauges made outside the United
scoring, regrinding by the gauge manufacturer is advisable. States; whereas gauges made in the United States may be en-
tered without bond. If arrangements are made with a broker
A.3 Shipping boxes should be securely made, and the in the country of origin, that broker should, in tum, have a
material should be heavy enough to prevent damage of the customs broker in or near the port of entry arrange for entry
gauges during shipment. The use of green lumber is to be of the gauges and prepaid transportation to the National Insti-
avoided. Each mating pair of gauges should be boxed sepa- tute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland.
rately or separated by adequate separators, if contained in the
same box. The use of waste or similar packaging to occupy A.a An alternative method of shipment which eliminates
voids and the wrapping of the gauge in a waterproof material the need for the services of a customs broker is by air freight
is recommended. It is further recommended that the two-el- to NIST, via Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C.
ement master ring or plug gauges (extreme-line) should be When shipments are made by this method the NIST will pick
locked and secured within itself to prevent in-transit damage. up the gauges at the airport, arrange for entry in bond when
necessary, and after test obtain release from bond if required
A.4 The return address should be affixed securely on the and deliver the gauges to the airport for return shipment. The
box to aid the custodian for return shipment to the licensee. gauges will be returned collect with transportation charges
A.S All carriage charges must be prepaid. Shipment payable at destination.
should preferably be by a fast system of transit. When return- A.9 Transportatiori by air is much more expensive than
ing gauges, custodians will ship collect. Owners should pre- by ship but the difference is largely offset by customs bro-
scribe to the custodian the preferable method of transit for ker's charges. An added advantage of air transportation is the
return of gauges. very great decrease in the time the gauges are away from the
owner's factory.
A.6 Custodians are not permitted to assemble grand mas-
ter gauges with reference master gauges which have dirty or A.10 NIST's charges for tests will be billed separately
damaged threads. If cleaning is required, other than that re- from those of a customs broker. Prepayment of all charges for
quired to remove the protective coating, the testing agency tests is required.
will charge for the extra work. If the gauge is rusted or scored Note: A list of customs brokers is available from the API Office, if desired
to such extent as to require reconditioning, the gauge owner by foreign gauge owners.
67
APPENDIX B-MARKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR API LICENSEES
B.1 Marking Note: Existing tubing gauges marked with the nominal tubing size should be
res tamped to show the outside diameter size.
Master gauges shall be permanently marked by the gauge
c. Type of Thread. Both plug and ring gauges shall be
manufacturer with the markings given below. Plug gauges
marked with the proper identifying terms or their abbrevia-
should preferably be marked on the body, although marking
tions as follows:
on the handle is acceptable on gauges in small sizes or when
the handle is integral with the body. Any markings which are Line pipe ..................... LINE PIPE or LP
considered necessary by the gauge maker may be added. Un- Round-thread casing ............ CSG
less otherwise stated, both plug and ring shall be marked as Buttress-thread casing .......... BUTTRESS CSG
follows: Non-upset tubing and
integral joint tubing .......... TBG
a. API Monogram. The API monogram may be used only
External-upset tubing ........... UP TBG
on master gauges and shall not be used on working gauges or
gauges which do not meet all stipulations given herein, in- d. Name or Identifying Mark of Gauge Maker. The name or
cluding determination of mating standoff. The API mono- identifying mark of the gauge maker shall be placed on both
gram shall be applied only as specified herein only by plug and ring gauge.
authorized manufacturers. The product shall be marked with e. Year of Adoption. (Line pipe gauges only.) All new
the date of manufacture defined as the month and year when gauges, and all used gauges which have been reconditioned
the monogram is applied. This marking shall be applied in a to the dimensions given herein for new gauges, shall be
location adjacent to the monogram. marked with the numerals 1940. (Gauge dimensions stipu-
b. Size of Gauge. For line-pipe gauges the nominal sizes, as lated herein for new gauges were adopted in 1940. Plug
given in Table 21, and for casing and tubing gauges the size des- gauges made prior to Jan. 1, 1940 may have g values at vari-
ignation (outside diameter of the pipe), as given in Tables 22 ance with such values as given herein. See Par. 6.1.9 for cor-
through 26, shall be marked on each new plug and ring gauge. rection factors.)
69
APPENDIX C-API GAUGE CERTIFICATION AGENCY
REQUIREMENTS
All API Gauge Certification Agency applicants shall be required to demonstrate mea-
surement capability in the following areas:
1. Facility Environment
2. Inspection Equipment
3. Standards and Calibration
4. Personnel Qualifications
5. Organizational Structure
6. Documentation
7. Storage and Handling
71
APPENDIX D-PUBLICATIONS LIST
The following publications are under the jurisdiction of Provides a uniform method of inspecting tubular goods.
the API Committee on Standardization of Tubular Goods RP 5BI Recommended Practicefor Thread Inspec-
and are available from the American Petroleum Institute, tion on Casing, Tubing and Line Pipe.
Publications and Distribution Section, 1220 L Street, North- The purpose of this recommended practice is to provide
west, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 682-8375. guidance and instructions on the correct use of thread in-
spection techniques and equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
RP 5CI Recommended Practice for Care and Use
Spec 5CT Specificationfor Casing and Tubing. of Casing and Tubing.
Covers seamless and welded casing and tubing, couplings, Covers use, transportation, storage, handling, and recon-
pup joints and connectors in all grades. Process of manufac- ditioning of casing and tubing.
ture, chemical and mechanical property requirements, meth-
ods of test and dimensions. RP 5LI Recommended Practicefor Railroad Trans-
ponation of Line Pipe.
Note: The first edition of Spec SCT includes the requirements for casing and
tubing previously detailed in last editions of discontinued Specificati~ns ~A. Provides a recommended procedure for loading line pipe
SAC. SAX and SAQ as well as items approved at the 1987 StandardIzation on railroad cars.
Conference.
RP 5L2 Recommended Practice for Internal Coat-
Spec 5D Specification for Drill Pipe. ing of Line Pipe for Gas Transmission Ser-
Covers all grades of seamless drill pipe. Process of man- vices.
ufacture, chemical and mechanical property requirements, Covers coating materials, application practices and in-
methods of test and dimensions are included. spection of internal coatings on new pipe.
Note: The first edition of Specification SD includes the requirements for
drill pipe previously detailed in the last editions of discontinued Sp~cifi~a RP 5L3 Recommended Practice for Conducting
tions SA and SAX as well as items approved at the 1987 StandardIzatIOn Drop-Weight Tear Tests on Line Pipe.
Conference. Describes a recommended method for conducting drop-
Spec 5L Specification for Line Pipe. weight tear tests on line pipe 20 in. OD and larger with wall
Covers seamless and welded steel line pipe in various thicknesses 0.750 in. and less.
grades. It includes standard-weight threaded line pipe, and RP 5L5 Recommended Practice for Marine Trans-
standard-weight, regular-weight, special, extra-strong, and ponation of Line Pipe.
double-extra-strong plain-end line pipe. Processes of manu- Provides recommendations for transportation of line pipe
facture, chemical and physical requirements, and methods of in sizes 103/4 in. OD and larger by seagoing vessels.
test are included, as well as requirements on coupling and
thread protectors. RP 5L6 Recommended Practice for Transponation
Note: The thirty-third edition of Specification SL includes the spiral weld
of Line Pipe on Inland Waterways.
process and grades X42 through X70 previously specified in Specifications Provides recommendations for transportation of line pipe
SLS and SLX. in sizes 103/4 in. OD and larger on inland waterways.
RP5L7 Recommended Practices for Unprimed
STANDARDS
Internal Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating of
Std 5B Specification for Threading, Gauging, and Line Pipe.
Thread Inspection of Casing, Tubing, and Covers recommendations for coating materials, applica-
Line Pipe Threads. tion, testing. and inspection of internal fusion bonded epoxy
Covers dimensional requirements on threads and thread coatings on unused line pipe prior to installation.
gauges, stipulations on gauging practice, gauge specifications
and certification, as well as instruments and methods for the BULLETINS
inspection of threads of round-thread casing and tubing, but-
tress thread casing, and extreme-line casing, and drill pipe. Bul 5A2 Bulletin on Thread Compounds.
Provides material requirements and performance tests for
RECOMMENDED PRACTICES two grades of thread compound for use on oil-field tubular
goods.
RP 5A5 Recommended Practice for Field Inspection
of New Casing, Tubing, and Plain End Drill Bul5C2 Bulletin on Performance Propenies ofCas-
Pipe. ing and Tubing.
73
74 API STANDARD 58
Covers collapsing pressures, internal yield pressures, and Bul5C4 Bulletin on Round Thread Casing Joint
joint strengths of casing and tubing and minimum yield load Strength with Combined Internal Pressure
for drill pipe. and Bending.
Provides joint strength of round thread casing when sub-
Bul5C3 Bulletin on Formulas and Calculations for
ject to combined bending and internal pressure.
Casing, Tubing, Drill Pipe, and Line Pipe
Properties. Bul 5Tl Bulletin on Imperfection Terminology.
Provides formulas used in the calculations of various pipe Provides definitions in English, French, German, Italian,
properties, also background information regarding their de- Japanese, and Spanish for a number of imperfections which
velopment and use. commonly occur in steel pipe.
APPLICATION FOR API LICENSE TO USE API MONOGRAM
General. The API license program to use the monogram Review these API Standards and determine if you have a
on master gauges requires: quality program in place and functioning at your facility that
meets the requirements of these API Standards and that you
a. Manufacturer to have an approved functioning quality
have a quality manual that describes your quality program.
program, and
Do not apply if you do not meet these requirements.
b. API to review manufacturer's quality manual and to survey
API Evaluation. There are two basic steps in the API eval-
manufacturer's facility to verify manufacturer's quality pro-
uation of a manufacturer. First, the API staff will review the
gram meets API requirements including API Specification QI.
quality manual against API Specification Ql and the require-
If you are interested in obtaining the API license under ments of this API Specification. If your program does not
this API Specification, please complete and submit an appli- meet these requirements, your quality manual will be re-
cation package as shown in this section. jected, and you will be notified. You may submit a new ap-
You may file an application with API as soon as you feel plication package after you correct any deficiencies. If your
you meet the requirements of the licensing program. Your quality manual is accepted, you will be notified and given
application package should include the following docu- the name of the survey team leader and the time schedule for
ments. your survey.
The second step is based on the survey results. The survey
1. Completed Manufacturer's Application Form (Exhibit B)
team leader will contact the manufacturer and work out the
2. Signed API License Agreement (Exhibit C)
detailed survey schedule, conduct his survey and submit his
3. Controlled Copy of Quality Manual (written in English)
report to API (a copy will be left with the manufacturer at the
4. Non-refundable Fee
time of the exit interview). The API staff will review the sur-
Instructions. The policy and procedure on the use of the vey report to verify that the quality program described in the
API Monogram are shown in the following section. API manufacturer's quality manual is in place and functioning.
Specification Ql is the specification for quality programs The API takes action based on the above evaluations. Ac-
and may be ordered through the API Publications Depart- credited manufacturers are issued a license and added to the
ment, Washington, DC. This API Specification sets the tech- licensee list.
nical and quality control requirements for products you plan
to monogram.
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76 API STANDARD 58
EXHIBIT A-BOARD RESOLUTION
The original resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the American
of the American Petroleum Institute on Oct. 20, 1924, em- Petroleum Institute's monogram and standardization pro-
bodied the purpose and conditions under which such official grams have been beneficial to the general public as well as
monogram may be used. the petroleum industry and should be continued and the Sec-
The following restatement of the resolutions was adopted retary is hereby authorized to license the use of the mono-
by the Board of Directors on November 14, 1977: gram to anyone desiring to do so under such terms and
WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the American conditions as may be authorized by the Board of Directors of
Petroleum Institute has caused a review of the Institute's pro- the American Petroleum Institute, provided that the licensee
gram for licensing the use of the API monogram and shall agree that the use of the monogram by such licensee
WHEREAS, It now appears desirable to restate and clar- shall constitute the licensee's representation and warranty
ify such licensing policy and to confirm and make explicitly that equipment and materials bearing such monogram com-
clear that it is the licensees, not API, who make the represen- plies with the applicable standards and specifications of the
tation and warranty that the equipment or material on which American Petroleum Institute; and that licensee shall affix
they have affixed the API monogram meets the applicable the monogram in the following manner;
standards and specifications prescribed by the Institute;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the pur-
po:,e of the voluntary Standardization Program and the
Monogram Program of the American Petroleum Institute is
to establish a procedure by which purchasers of petroleum
equipment and material may identify such equipment and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the words "Official
materials as are represented and warranted by the manufac- Publication" shall be incorporated with said monogram on
turers thereof to conform to applicable standards and speci- all such standards and specifications that may hereafter be
fications of the American Petroleum Institute; and be it adopted and published by the American Petroleum Institute,
further as follows: .
RESOLVED, That the previous action under which the OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
following monogram was adopted as the official monogram
of the American Petroleum Institute is reaffirmed;
REG. U.s. PATENT OFFICE

EXHIBIT B
MANUFACTURER'S APPLICATION Submit to: American Petroleum Institute

FOR LICENSE TO USE API 1220 L Street, N.W.
MONOGRAM ON SPEC 5B MASTER GAUGES Washington, DC 20005
The infonnation indicated below must be supplied as a part of all applications to use the API monogram. All such infonnation
is subject to investigation and applications may be rejected if the infonnation supplied so warrants.
1. Do you now have a quality program in place at this facility? Yes _ _ No _ _
2. Do you now have a quality manual that describes your quality program? Yes _ _ No _ _
If answer to 1 or 2 is No do NOT submit application.
3. Product: ______________________________________________________
(List the products on which the monogram is to be applied)
4. Name of Manufacturer: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
5. Location of principal office:
6. Location of manufacturing facility at which monogram is to be applied:
7. Manager offacility in (6) above: ______________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________
8. Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer's representative to whom API correspondence should be directed if
other than facility manager: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
9. Are you actually producing this product now? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___

a. State the length of time you supplied the product to. the oil industry:
(Year and Months)

b. If you are not now manufacturing this product, when do you expect to begin production? ___________
c. State the approximate percentage of production of this product to this facility's total production:
10. Do you have an in-house process design group? Yes _ _ No _ _ Percent work done in-house _ _
II. Do you have in-house machining equipment? Yes _ _ No _ _ Percent work done in-house _ _
12. Do you have in-house inspection/test equipment? Yes _ _ No _ _ Percent work done in-house _ _
13. Does your product require special processes? Yes _ _ No _ _
Identify _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
14. Size of plant: Covered square footage. Number of employees at the plant _ __
15. As a condition of this application being accepted by API, applicant agrees to submit quality program data requested, to par-
ticipate in, and to pay the cost of an API survey of his facility whether or not he is granted a license to use the API monogram.
API shaH be the sole judge of whether an applicant meets the appropriate qualifications to become a Licensee.
_____________________ By _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
(Applicant Company Name) (Signature and Title of Authorized Officer)
Drue _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Note: This application is to be accompanied by the original signed copy of the API License Agreement, a quality manual, and payment of a non-refundable ap-
plication fee in amount of $2,500, * which covers the API administrative costs including API staff review of applicant's quality manual.)
* Application fee is $1500 if applicant is also licensed under another API Specification requiring a quality program evaluation and has one quality program and
one quality manual covering all products to be monogrammed under both specifications.
78 API STANDARD 59
EXHIBIT C-LlCENSE AGREEMENT

No. _ _ _ _ __
Use of the Official Monogram of the American Petroleum Institute

This agreement between the AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (hereinafter ''API''), a corporation of the District of
Columbia, having an office at 1220 L-Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
(hereinafter "Licensee"), a corporation of

having its principal place of business at _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ provides that:
WHEREAS, API is the owner of federal trademark and servicemark registrations including registration nos. 677,359; 679,642
and 840,642, as well as the owner of common law rights to such trademarks and servicemarks and various other trademarks and
se:rvicemarks;
WHEREAS, API through licensing, publications and other programs seeks to establish and promote standards and specifica-
tions for goods and services in the petroleum industry;
WHEREAS, Licensee desires a non-exclusive license from API for the purpose of promoting the standards and specifications
of API by use of API trademarks or servicemarks on or in connection with the marketing of goods made in accordance with API
standards and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter stated, the parties agree as follows:
I. API grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to use the trademarklservicemark 4>
(the "monogram") on
MASTER GAUGES
,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ("products") made atits facility located at
,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ("facility") in accordance with the official

publications of API entitled Specification for Threading, Gauging and Thread Inspection of Casing, Tubing
and Line Pipe Threads-Std. 5B and Spec QI
including any amendments, modifications or substitutions that may hereafter be adopted.
2. API grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to use the monogram in connection with the marketing ofthe products; pro-
vided, however, that Licensee shall not use the monogram on letterheads or in any advertising without an express statement of
fact describing the scope of Licensee's authorization, and further provided that Licensee shall not use the monogram or the name
the AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE or the description "APr' in any advertising or otherwise to indicate API approval
or endorsement of the products.
3. Licensee warrants that it has and will continue to have during the term of this license a quality program conforming to API
Specification Q I. Copies of the Quality Manual describing said program and any amendments made thereto will be made avail-
able to API or its representatives upon request.
4. Licensee understands and agrees that Licensee's manufacturing facility will be surveyed periodically during the term of
this license to determine whether or not Licensee may continue to qualify for authorization to use the Monogram. The frequency
of the periodic surveys will be at the discretion of API. Licensee agrees to permit API, or an approved API surveyor to conduct
such surveys. Periodic surveys will be at API's expense except every third year renewal survey shall be at Licensee's expense.
111 addition, Licensee agrees that it will do all other acts required of it by API to ensure that pertinent API standards and speci-
fications are being met at all times in the manufacture of the products. API shall be the sole judge of whether Licensee meets
the appropriate qualifications to remain a Licensee and whether the products meet the appropriate standard or specification.
5. Licensee agrees that use of the monogram on the products shall constitute a representation and warranty by Licensee to API
and to the purchasers of the products that the products conform to the applicable standards and specifications of API; and Li-
censee agrees to hold harmless and indemnify API for any and all liability, loss, damage, costs and expense which API may suf-
fer, incur, or be put to by reason of any claim, suit or proceeding, for personal injury, property damage or economic loss based
on the failure or alleged failure of the Licensee's products to conform to such standards and specifications; and Licensee further
agrees to defend API, at Licensee's expense, against any and all such suits, claims or proceedings.
6. This license shall be solely for the above listed products made by Licensee at its facility designated above and shall not be
assignable or transferable by Licensee in any manner nor shall Licensee have the right to grant sublicenses.
7. This agreement may be terminated at any time and for any reason satisfactory to the API.
8. This license shall become effective and tenninate upon the dates set forth below unless earlier terminated by API pursuant
to paragraph 7 above.
9. Licensee agrees to pay an annual license fee when billed by API.
Date: ______________________________________
(Licensee Company Name)
Effective
Date: ______________________________________ By
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
Expiration
Date: ______________________________________ By
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Page 4, Table 2: Change the tolerance for Standoff A to read:

Page 6, Table 5: Change the tolerance for Standoff A to read:

Page 10, Table 8:

Page 11, Table 9:

Page 12, Table 10:

Page 18, Figure 10:

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Specification for Threading,

API SPECIFICATION STANDARD 5B

EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 1996

Exploration and Production Department

EFFECTIVE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 1996

This standard is under the jurisdiction of the API Subcommittee on Standardization of

1 Scope 2.2 REQUIREMENTS

1.1 COVERAGE Requirements of other standards included by reference in

Table 1-Line-Pipe Thread Height Dimensions

(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Table 2-Tolerances on Line-Pipe Thread Dimensions c

Figure 2-Line-Pipe Thread Form

Major Hand-Tight Effective Vanish Tight From End -t

Table 5-Tolerances on Casing Round Thread

hs and h n ......................... +0.002 in.

Chamfer: ..................................... +5 deg.

Major Hand-Tight Effective Vanish Tight From End :IJ

Applicable to coupling grades J55 and K55 and higher.

Table 7-Casing Long-Thread Dimensions

BASIC HAND-TIGHT POSITION

Figure 5-Basic Dimensions of Buttress Casing Threads Hand-Tight Make-Up

TAPER = 1 IN. PER FT. OR 0.0833 IN. PER IN. ON DIAM.

Figure 7-Buttress Casing Thread Form and

Figure 6-Buttress Casing Thread Form and

I PLANE OF CENTtFl OF COUPUNO

L Chamfer: (On outside end of threaded pipe) ... , .... , +5 deg.

Designation D4 per Inch L) L2 L4 E) J M Q q A Lc* 0

Table 13-External-Upset Tubing Thread Dimensions

Table 15-lntegral-Joint Tubing Thread Dimensions

SEE DETAIL E SEe OET ... ll 0

\ / r 2" T... PER PER FOOT ON 01"-

~:- +-. ;:it.o.:c!"K!:§2t. :~'_'.!;...:t.l!;~i~lg~ ,.- +_____~ ~< ~ ~~-~ 'Z~

ALL THD. DETAILS ~.In· .. 012"

.!t- MIN. __ v _A,O" 2.0225" rUlL PIN THREAD .1110' ~.

(See Table 17 for dimensions and standoff values.)

Figure 1Q-Machining Details-Sizes 5 Through 7o/sln.

Table 17-Threading and Machining Dimensions-Sizes 5 Through 7 5/s (Continued)

2' TAPER PER FOOT C»I Oil.

(See Table 18 for dimensions and standoff values.)

Figure 11-Machining Details-Sizes 8 5/s Through 10 3/4

Table 18-Threading and Machining Dimensions-Sizes 8 5/a Through 10 3/4

(All dimensions in inches. except as indicated) ~z

THR:EAD TAPER THREAD LEAD

.360" + 040" -0"

Figure 12-Box and Pin Entrance Threads-Sizes 5 Through 7%

Figure 13-Product Thread Form-Sizes 5 Through 75/6

.404" +.040';-0 THREADS WITH NORMAL CRESTS 8 IMPERFECT ROOTS

LI/32"X45° ~-600 1-1/4" TAPER PER..:J

FIRST FULL THIIEAD .996":l- .020"

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