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12 inch Sch 80 pipe dimensions & weight

12 inch Sch 80 pipe (DN 300) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size12" (DN 300)
ScheduleSch 80
Outside diameter323.9 mm (12.752 in)
Wall thickness17.48 mm (0.688 in)
Inside diameter288.94 mm (11.376 in)
Weight — carbon steel132.08 kg/m · 88.76 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 316133.43 / 134.27 kg/m
6 m length (CS)792.5 kg
20 ft length (CS)805.2 kg
Flow area655.70 cm²
Water capacity65.570 L/m
Outer surface (painting)1.0176 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*135 bar (1,963 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 12 inch Sch 80 pipe?

288.94 mm (11.376 in), with OD 323.9 mm and wall 17.48 mm.

What is the weight of 12 inch Sch 80 pipe?

132.08 kg/m (88.76 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 792.5 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 12 inch Sch 80 pipe take?

Roughly 135 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