18 inch Sch 10S pipe dimensions & weight
18 inch Sch 10S pipe (DN 450) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.19M.
| Nominal size | 18" (DN 450) |
| Schedule | Sch 10S |
| Outside diameter | 457.0 mm (17.992 in) |
| Wall thickness | 4.78 mm (0.188 in) |
| Inside diameter | 447.44 mm (17.616 in) |
| Weight — carbon steel | 53.31 kg/m · 35.82 lb/ft |
| Weight — SS 304 / SS 316 | 53.85 / 54.19 kg/m |
| 6 m length (CS) | 319.9 kg |
| 20 ft length (CS) | 325.0 kg |
| Flow area | 1572.39 cm² |
| Water capacity | 157.239 L/m |
| Outer surface (painting) | 1.4357 m²/m |
| Approx. max. working pressure* | 21 bar (308 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 18 inch Sch 10S pipe?
447.44 mm (17.616 in), with OD 457.0 mm and wall 4.78 mm.
What is the weight of 18 inch Sch 10S pipe?
53.31 kg/m (35.82 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 319.9 kg per 6 m length.
What pressure can 18 inch Sch 10S pipe take?
Roughly 21 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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