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Schedule 40 Pipe Dimensions & Weight

ASME B36.10M — carbon steel, plain end

Outside diameter, wall thickness, inside diameter, and weight per foot for schedule 40 steel pipe, NPS 1/8" through 8". Weights are computed from the tube cross-section (OD, wall) at 0.284 lb/in³ — the same geometry the FabCostEstimator quoting engine uses, and within 0.5% of standard carbon-steel weight tables. Also see the schedule 80 chart, or weigh and price a specific length in the free estimator.

NPSOD (in)Wall (in)ID (in)lb/ftkg/m
1"1.3150.1331.0491.682.50
2"2.3750.1542.0673.665.45
3"3.5000.2163.0687.5911.30
4"4.5000.2374.02610.8216.10
6"6.6250.2806.06519.0228.31
8"8.6250.3227.98128.6242.60
1/8"0.4050.0680.2690.250.37
1/4"0.5400.0880.3640.430.63
3/8"0.6750.0910.4930.570.85
1/2"0.8400.1090.6220.851.27
3/4"1.0500.1130.8241.131.69
1-1/4"1.6600.1401.3802.283.39
1-1/2"1.9000.1451.6102.724.05
2-1/2"2.8750.2032.4695.818.64

NPS 12" and under: nominal size ≠ actual OD (2" pipe is 2.375" OD). Weight is plain-end; threaded-and-coupled runs slightly heavier.

Frequently asked questions

What is the inside diameter of 2 inch schedule 40 pipe?

2" NPS schedule 40 pipe has a 2.375" outside diameter and a 0.154" wall, giving an inside diameter of 2.067". NPS is a nominal name — neither OD nor ID is exactly 2 inches.

How much does 2 inch schedule 40 pipe weigh?

3.66 lb per foot in carbon steel (plain end). A 21-foot length weighs about 77 lb.

Do these dimensions apply to stainless pipe?

Yes — ASME B36.19M stainless pipe shares the same OD and, for these schedules, the same wall thicknesses at these sizes. Weights differ slightly with density: multiply the carbon-steel weight by about 1.02 for 304/316 stainless, or by about 0.35 for aluminum pipe.