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1/8 inch Sch 80 pipe dimensions & weight

1/8 inch Sch 80 pipe (DN 6) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size1/8" (DN 6)
ScheduleSch 80
Outside diameter10.3 mm (0.406 in)
Wall thickness2.41 mm (0.095 in)
Inside diameter5.48 mm (0.216 in)
Weight — carbon steel0.47 kg/m · 0.32 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 3160.47 / 0.48 kg/m
6 m length (CS)2.8 kg
20 ft length (CS)2.9 kg
Flow area0.24 cm²
Water capacity0.024 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.0324 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*675 bar (9,794 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 1/8": Sch 10S · Sch 40 · all 1/8" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 1/8 inch Sch 80 pipe?

5.48 mm (0.216 in), with OD 10.3 mm and wall 2.41 mm.

What is the weight of 1/8 inch Sch 80 pipe?

0.47 kg/m (0.32 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 2.8 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 1/8 inch Sch 80 pipe take?

Roughly 675 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