10 inch Sch 40 pipe dimensions & weight
10 inch Sch 40 pipe (DN 250) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.
| Nominal size | 10" (DN 250) |
| Schedule | Sch 40 |
| Outside diameter | 273.1 mm (10.752 in) |
| Wall thickness | 9.27 mm (0.365 in) |
| Inside diameter | 254.56 mm (10.022 in) |
| Weight — carbon steel | 60.31 kg/m · 40.53 lb/ft |
| Weight — SS 304 / SS 316 | 60.92 / 61.31 kg/m |
| 6 m length (CS) | 361.9 kg |
| 20 ft length (CS) | 367.6 kg |
| Flow area | 508.94 cm² |
| Water capacity | 50.894 L/m |
| Outer surface (painting) | 0.8580 m²/m |
| Approx. max. working pressure* | 84 bar (1,217 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 40 pipe?
254.56 mm (10.022 in), with OD 273.1 mm and wall 9.27 mm.
What is the weight of 10 inch Sch 40 pipe?
60.31 kg/m (40.53 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 361.9 kg per 6 m length.
What pressure can 10 inch Sch 40 pipe take?
Roughly 84 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