American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ANSI B1.20.3 approved and formally designated as American National Standards on November 18,1976. 30p. This Standard contains nomenclature of screw threads; form of threads; diameter and pitches of screws for various uses; classification of thread fits, tolerances and allowances for threaded parts; and the gaging of threads. Screw threads for fire hose couplings are not included within the scope.