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1 inch Sch 40 pipe dimensions & weight

1 inch Sch 40 pipe (DN 25) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size1" (DN 25)
ScheduleSch 40
Outside diameter33.4 mm (1.315 in)
Wall thickness3.38 mm (0.133 in)
Inside diameter26.64 mm (1.049 in)
Weight — carbon steel2.50 kg/m · 1.68 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 3162.53 / 2.54 kg/m
6 m length (CS)15.0 kg
20 ft length (CS)15.2 kg
Flow area5.57 cm²
Water capacity0.557 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.1049 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*263 bar (3,812 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 inch Sch 40 pipe?

26.64 mm (1.049 in), with OD 33.4 mm and wall 3.38 mm.

What is the weight of 1 inch Sch 40 pipe?

2.50 kg/m (1.68 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 15.0 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 1 inch Sch 40 pipe take?

Roughly 263 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