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1-1/2 inch Sch 80 pipe dimensions & weight

1-1/2 inch Sch 80 pipe (DN 40) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size1-1/2" (DN 40)
ScheduleSch 80
Outside diameter48.3 mm (1.902 in)
Wall thickness5.08 mm (0.200 in)
Inside diameter38.14 mm (1.502 in)
Weight — carbon steel5.41 kg/m · 3.64 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 3165.47 / 5.50 kg/m
6 m length (CS)32.5 kg
20 ft length (CS)33.0 kg
Flow area11.42 cm²
Water capacity1.142 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.1517 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*274 bar (3,974 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.

Other schedules for 1-1/2": Sch 10S · Sch 40 · Sch 160 · XXS · all 1-1/2" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 1-1/2 inch Sch 80 pipe?

38.14 mm (1.502 in), with OD 48.3 mm and wall 5.08 mm.

What is the weight of 1-1/2 inch Sch 80 pipe?

5.41 kg/m (3.64 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 32.5 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 1-1/2 inch Sch 80 pipe take?

Roughly 274 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