1-1/2 inch Sch 160 pipe dimensions & weight
1-1/2 inch Sch 160 pipe (DN 40) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.
| Nominal size | 1-1/2" (DN 40) |
| Schedule | Sch 160 |
| Outside diameter | 48.3 mm (1.902 in) |
| Wall thickness | 7.14 mm (0.281 in) |
| Inside diameter | 34.02 mm (1.339 in) |
| Weight — carbon steel | 7.25 kg/m · 4.87 lb/ft |
| Weight — SS 304 / SS 316 | 7.32 / 7.37 kg/m |
| 6 m length (CS) | 43.5 kg |
| 20 ft length (CS) | 44.2 kg |
| Flow area | 9.09 cm² |
| Water capacity | 0.909 L/m |
| Outer surface (painting) | 0.1517 m²/m |
| Approx. max. working pressure* | 398 bar (5,771 psi) — A106 Gr B |
*Approximate ASME B31.3 straight-pipe rating at ≤ 38 °C for seamless A106 Gr B (S = 137.9 MPa, E = 1, 12.5% mill tolerance, no corrosion allowance). Use the wall thickness calculator for your own design conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ID of 1-1/2 inch Sch 160 pipe?
34.02 mm (1.339 in), with OD 48.3 mm and wall 7.14 mm.
What is the weight of 1-1/2 inch Sch 160 pipe?
7.25 kg/m (4.87 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 43.5 kg per 6 m length.
What pressure can 1-1/2 inch Sch 160 pipe take?
Roughly 398 bar at ambient for seamless A106 Gr B under ASME B31.3 with no corrosion allowance; actual rating depends on material, temperature and code.
Last updated 2026-11-02