16 inch Sch 10S pipe dimensions & weight
16 inch Sch 10S pipe (DN 400) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.19M.
| Nominal size | 16" (DN 400) |
| Schedule | Sch 10S |
| Outside diameter | 406.4 mm (16.000 in) |
| Wall thickness | 4.78 mm (0.188 in) |
| Inside diameter | 396.84 mm (15.624 in) |
| Weight — carbon steel | 47.34 kg/m · 31.81 lb/ft |
| Weight — SS 304 / SS 316 | 47.82 / 48.12 kg/m |
| 6 m length (CS) | 284.0 kg |
| 20 ft length (CS) | 288.6 kg |
| Flow area | 1236.86 cm² |
| Water capacity | 123.686 L/m |
| Outer surface (painting) | 1.2767 m²/m |
| Approx. max. working pressure* | 24 bar (346 psi) — A312 TP316L |
*Approximate ASME B31.3 straight-pipe rating at ≤ 38 °C for seamless A312 TP316L (S = 115.0 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 16 inch Sch 10S pipe?
396.84 mm (15.624 in), with OD 406.4 mm and wall 4.78 mm.
What is the weight of 16 inch Sch 10S pipe?
47.34 kg/m (31.81 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 284.0 kg per 6 m length.
What pressure can 16 inch Sch 10S pipe take?
Roughly 24 bar at ambient for seamless A312 TP316L under ASME B31.3 with no corrosion allowance; actual rating depends on material, temperature and code.
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