Hi,
no, this is part of engineering specifications.
There are many types of thread series standards. At this
time we are talking about metric threads.
This series has chart with basic (coarse) pitch:
http://www.ring-plug-thread-gages.com/PDChart/Metric-
Coarse-thread-data.html
where the pitch is given by the standard. This series can
be divided into 1st and 2nd choice:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_metric_screw_thread
On the drawing if there is stated a thread without pitch
then there is clear that the pitch is given by this
"coarse" standard (for M5 it's clear the pitch is 0,8,
for M3 the pitch is 0,5 etc.).
If you need to use another pitch then it'c necessary to
specify it (e.g. M30x0,75, M28x0,5 etc.). There are other
standard series (fine threads, threads for fine mechanics
and optics - these series include threads with lower
pitches.)
According to engineering standards the thread description
should also include the thread tolerance:
http://www.boltscience.com/pages/screw8.htm
For example M16-6G (for internal thread) and M16-6g for
external thread (similar to tolerancing hole and shaft).
In case of another pitch e.g. M10x0,5-6g.
Is is more clear now?
Try to search the web for thread standards and you will
find plenty of websites dealing with this issue.
Pavel