16 inch Sch 160 pipe dimensions & weight
16 inch Sch 160 pipe (DN 400) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.
| Nominal size | 16" (DN 400) |
| Schedule | Sch 160 |
| Outside diameter | 406.4 mm (16.000 in) |
| Wall thickness | 40.49 mm (1.594 in) |
| Inside diameter | 325.42 mm (12.812 in) |
| Weight — carbon steel | 365.36 kg/m · 245.52 lb/ft |
| Weight — SS 304 / SS 316 | 369.08 / 371.41 kg/m |
| 6 m length (CS) | 2192.2 kg |
| 20 ft length (CS) | 2227.2 kg |
| Flow area | 831.72 cm² |
| Water capacity | 83.172 L/m |
| Outer surface (painting) | 1.2767 m²/m |
| Approx. max. working pressure* | 258 bar (3,749 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 16 inch Sch 160 pipe?
325.42 mm (12.812 in), with OD 406.4 mm and wall 40.49 mm.
What is the weight of 16 inch Sch 160 pipe?
365.36 kg/m (245.52 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 2192.2 kg per 6 m length.
What pressure can 16 inch Sch 160 pipe take?
Roughly 258 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