Does anyone have a chart that tells which drill bit size to use before a 3/8" NPT tap? It usually sez on the tap,but thisone doesnt have it inscribed.Thanks, Chuck L.
To answer your question 3/8 – 18 npt = 19/32
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Here's some info.
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NPT National Pipe Thread
Tap size. Threads per inch. Drill size.
1/8 27 11/32
¼ 18 7/16
3/8 18 19/32
½ 14 23/32
¾ 14 15/16
1 11-1/2 1-5/32
1-1/4 11-1/2 1-1/2
1-1/2 11-1/2 1-23/32
2 11-1/2 2-3/16
2-1/2 8 5-5/8
Thanks Ed.