This document discusses screw metrology and measurements. It describes measuring the major diameter, minor diameter, pitch diameter, pitch, included angle, and thread form of screws. Errors in major and minor diameters can cause interference or a reduction in flank contact between mating threads. Methods for inspecting screw threads include ring screw gauges, plug screw gauges, thread caliper gauges, and pitch measuring machines. Ring screw gauges are used to check external threads while plug screw gauges check internal threads.