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1/4 inch Sch 10S pipe dimensions & weight

1/4 inch Sch 10S pipe (DN 8) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.19M.

Nominal size1/4" (DN 8)
ScheduleSch 10S
Outside diameter13.7 mm (0.539 in)
Wall thickness1.65 mm (0.065 in)
Inside diameter10.40 mm (0.409 in)
Weight — carbon steel0.49 kg/m · 0.33 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 3160.49 / 0.50 kg/m
6 m length (CS)2.9 kg
20 ft length (CS)3.0 kg
Flow area0.85 cm²
Water capacity0.085 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.0430 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*265 bar (3,839 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 1/4": Sch 40 · Sch 80 · all 1/4" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 1/4 inch Sch 10S pipe?

10.40 mm (0.409 in), with OD 13.7 mm and wall 1.65 mm.

What is the weight of 1/4 inch Sch 10S pipe?

0.49 kg/m (0.33 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 2.9 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 1/4 inch Sch 10S pipe take?

Roughly 265 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