The ____ is the largest diameter of a thread.
A) tap diameter
B) pitch diameter
C) major diameter
D) minor diameter

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The major diameter is the largest diameter of a thread, and is typically measured at the crest of the thread. The pitch diameter is the diameter at which the width of the threads and the grooves are equal, while the minor diameter is the smallest diameter of a thread, typically measured at the root of the thread. The tap diameter refers to the size of the cutting tool used to create the thread.

The ____ Is the Largest Diameter of a Thread