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1-1/2 inch Sch 10S pipe dimensions & weight

1-1/2 inch Sch 10S pipe (DN 40) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.19M.

Nominal size1-1/2" (DN 40)
ScheduleSch 10S
Outside diameter48.3 mm (1.902 in)
Wall thickness2.77 mm (0.109 in)
Inside diameter42.76 mm (1.683 in)
Weight — carbon steel3.11 kg/m · 2.09 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 3163.14 / 3.16 kg/m
6 m length (CS)18.7 kg
20 ft length (CS)19.0 kg
Flow area14.36 cm²
Water capacity1.436 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.1517 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*120 bar (1,744 psi) — A312 TP316L

*Approximate ASME B31.3 straight-pipe rating at ≤ 38 °C for seamless A312 TP316L (S = 115.0 MPa, E = 1, 12.5% mill tolerance, no corrosion allowance). Use the wall thickness calculator for your own design conditions.

Other schedules for 1-1/2": Sch 40 · Sch 80 · Sch 160 · XXS · all 1-1/2" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 1-1/2 inch Sch 10S pipe?

42.76 mm (1.683 in), with OD 48.3 mm and wall 2.77 mm.

What is the weight of 1-1/2 inch Sch 10S pipe?

3.11 kg/m (2.09 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 18.7 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 1-1/2 inch Sch 10S pipe take?

Roughly 120 bar at ambient for seamless A312 TP316L under ASME B31.3 with no corrosion allowance; actual rating depends on material, temperature and code.

Last updated 2026-11-02