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10 inch Sch 160 pipe dimensions & weight

10 inch Sch 160 pipe (DN 250) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size10" (DN 250)
ScheduleSch 160
Outside diameter273.1 mm (10.752 in)
Wall thickness28.58 mm (1.125 in)
Inside diameter215.94 mm (8.502 in)
Weight — carbon steel172.33 kg/m · 115.81 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 316174.09 / 175.18 kg/m
6 m length (CS)1034.0 kg
20 ft length (CS)1050.5 kg
Flow area366.23 cm²
Water capacity36.623 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.8580 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*273 bar (3,952 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 10 inch Sch 160 pipe?

215.94 mm (8.502 in), with OD 273.1 mm and wall 28.58 mm.

What is the weight of 10 inch Sch 160 pipe?

172.33 kg/m (115.81 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 1034.0 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 10 inch Sch 160 pipe take?

Roughly 273 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