18 inch Sch 160 pipe dimensions & weight
18 inch Sch 160 pipe (DN 450) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.
| Nominal size | 18" (DN 450) |
| Schedule | Sch 160 |
| Outside diameter | 457.0 mm (17.992 in) |
| Wall thickness | 45.24 mm (1.781 in) |
| Inside diameter | 366.52 mm (14.430 in) |
| Weight — carbon steel | 459.37 kg/m · 308.70 lb/ft |
| Weight — SS 304 / SS 316 | 464.05 / 466.98 kg/m |
| 6 m length (CS) | 2756.2 kg |
| 20 ft length (CS) | 2800.3 kg |
| Flow area | 1055.08 cm² |
| Water capacity | 105.508 L/m |
| Outer surface (painting) | 1.4357 m²/m |
| Approx. max. working pressure* | 257 bar (3,723 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 18 inch Sch 160 pipe?
366.52 mm (14.430 in), with OD 457.0 mm and wall 45.24 mm.
What is the weight of 18 inch Sch 160 pipe?
459.37 kg/m (308.70 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 2756.2 kg per 6 m length.
What pressure can 18 inch Sch 160 pipe take?
Roughly 257 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