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IPS stands for Iron Pipe Straight, and NPT stands for National Pipe Tapered. So, the name itself depicts the difference. IPS refers to a pipe sizing system with a straight thread, whereas NPT is a standard in plumbing for the tapered thread.
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The standard for threading IPS pipe is known as National Pipe Tapered Thread (NPT) and is often used interchangeably with IPS. This standard assures that no matter what type of fitting you need, if both parts are labeled IPS or NPT, they will fit together.
When pipe is measured using IPS dimensions, the corresponding fitting size matches the IPS measurement: a 3/4" pipe will take a 3/4" IPS fitting. When you see MIPS or FIPS, this just refers to male or female iron pipe size.
CIOD stands for Cast Iron Outside Diameter and is the diameter standard used for AWWA C900 PVC pipe (e.g., blue potable water pipe). IPS is Iron Pipe Size, also known as DIPS or Ductile Iron Pipe Size, and is the diameter standard used for ASTM D2241 PVC pipe.
IPS, or iron pipe size, is a standard used for sizing pipes and fittings in plumbing. IPS is not compatible with copper tubing size (CTS) used for copper and PEX pipes. IPS fittings come in various types and sizes and are labeled based on their connection type (male, female, or both).