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Metric threads are called that way, because you measure the distance between the threads (at the highest point), in millimeters., As opposed to SAE (standard), which are measured by the number of threads in an inch.
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Pitch is threads / unit of dimensionSo in metric, 1.25 pitch = threads / mmIn english usnits 1.25 pitch = threads / in
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What is metric screw?
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