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Metric Thread Pitch and Turns Calculator

Convert axial travel and metric thread pitch into revolutions, rotation angle and threads per millimetre.

Threads & entry geometry
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Required turns5.33rev
Rotation angle1,920°
Threads per millimetre0.6671/mm

Formula
N=LPN=\frac{L}{P}θ=360∘N\theta=360^{\circ}N

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Direct answer

What this result means

For a single-start metric thread, one complete revolution advances by one pitch. Divide required axial travel by pitch to obtain turns, then multiply by 360 degrees. Confirm that the actual entry thread is metric and single-start before using the result.

Metric Thread Pitch and Turns Calculator engineering relationship diagramPitch is the axial distance between corresponding adjacent thread features. This calculator does not derive thread size, tolerance class or tightening torque. This dedicated schematic represents metric pitch turns and is not to scale.METRIC THREAD TRAVEL · TOOL 016Thread pitchRequired turns
Calculator-specific engineering relationship diagram — schematic, not a product drawing, and not to scale.

Formula & theory

Make the assumptions visible.

Pitch is the axial distance between corresponding adjacent thread features. This calculator does not derive thread size, tolerance class or tightening torque.

Calculation relationship
N=LPN=\frac{L}{P}θ=360∘N\theta=360^{\circ}N

Pitch is the axial distance between corresponding adjacent thread features. This calculator does not derive thread size, tolerance class or tightening torque.

Formula terms

Variables

LRequired axial travelmm
NNumber of revolutionsrev

Use sequence

From measurement to review

  1. Confirm the metric thread designation and pitch from the drawing or gauge.
  2. Enter the intended axial travel.
  3. Use the result for installation planning, then verify engagement and tightening requirements separately.

Limits

What this calculation does not confirm

  • The thread is single-start.
  • Pitch and travel use millimetres.
  • Thread deformation, lead error, chamfers and torque-induced compression are not modelled.

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Calculator FAQ

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These answers clarify what the tool calculates and where a product-specific review still begins.

01Calculator guidanceHow does the metric thread pitch and turns calculator apply axial travel divided by metric thread pitch?

The tool applies axial travel divided by metric thread pitch. It keeps the entered values, units and assumptions visible so the result can be checked or repeated.

02Calculator guidanceWhat engineering review can the metric thread pitch and turns calculator support?

It supports a preliminary review based on axial travel divided by metric thread pitch. It does not select a final cable-gland model or confirm standards compliance, ingress performance or installation approval.

03Calculator guidanceWhy must the thread family be checked before using the metric thread pitch and turns calculator result?

Verify the thread family, pitch, starts, tolerance class and available installation rotation.

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