Piping Supply Journal

1/8 inch (DN 6) pipe dimensions & weight

1/8 inch (DN 6) steel pipe has an outside diameter of 10.3 mm (0.406 in) in every schedule. Below: wall thickness, inside diameter, weight per metre and water capacity for each ASME B36.10M / B36.19M schedule.

ScheduleWall (mm)Wall (in)ID (mm)CS kg/mCS lb/ftSS 304 kg/mWater L/m
Sch 10S1.240.0497.820.280.190.280.05
STD1.730.0686.840.370.250.370.04
Sch 401.730.0686.840.370.250.370.04
XS2.410.0955.480.470.320.470.02
Sch 802.410.0955.480.470.320.470.02

CS = carbon steel (7.85 g/cm³). SS 304 at 7.93 g/cm³; for 316 multiply CS weight by 1.017. Water capacity = internal volume per metre.

Frequently asked questions

What is the OD of 1/8 inch pipe?

1/8 inch (DN 6) pipe has an outside diameter of 10.3 mm (0.406 in), regardless of schedule.

What is the wall thickness of 1/8 inch Schedule 40 pipe?

1.73 mm (0.068 in), giving an inside diameter of 6.84 mm.

How much does 1/8 inch Schedule 40 pipe weigh?

About 0.37 kg/m (0.25 lb/ft) in carbon steel, or 2.2 kg for a 6 m length.

What is the wall thickness of 1/8 inch Schedule 80 pipe?

2.41 mm, with an inside diameter of 5.48 mm and weight of 0.47 kg/m.

Last updated 2026-11-02