G3/8 vs 4-1/2-4NH: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

146.3 mm
4-1/2-4NH wins on major diameter

On major diameter, 4-1/2-4NH leads: 146.3 mm versus 16.662 mm.

SpecG3/84-1/2-4NH
DesignationG3/84-1/2-4NH
Major diameter16.662 mm146.3 mm
Threads per inch / pitch194
Thread formparallel, 55 degreestraight (parallel), 60 degree
Seals onflat washer or bonded seal on the facerubber gasket in the female swivel

Questions and answers

Which has the higher major diameter, G3/8 or 4-1/2-4NH?

On major diameter, 4-1/2-4NH leads: 146.3 mm versus 16.662 mm.

How do G3/8 and 4-1/2-4NH compare?

On major diameter, 4-1/2-4NH leads: 146.3 mm versus 16.662 mm.

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