2-1/2 inch Sch 40 pipe dimensions & weight
2-1/2 inch Sch 40 pipe (DN 65) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.
| Nominal size | 2-1/2" (DN 65) |
| Schedule | Sch 40 |
| Outside diameter | 73.0 mm (2.874 in) |
| Wall thickness | 5.16 mm (0.203 in) |
| Inside diameter | 62.68 mm (2.468 in) |
| Weight — carbon steel | 8.63 kg/m · 5.80 lb/ft |
| Weight — SS 304 / SS 316 | 8.72 / 8.77 kg/m |
| 6 m length (CS) | 51.8 kg |
| 20 ft length (CS) | 52.6 kg |
| Flow area | 30.86 cm² |
| Water capacity | 3.086 L/m |
| Outer surface (painting) | 0.2293 m²/m |
| Approx. max. working pressure* | 179 bar (2,603 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.
Other schedules for 2-1/2": Sch 10S · Sch 80 · Sch 160 · XXS · all 2-1/2" schedules
Frequently asked questions
What is the ID of 2-1/2 inch Sch 40 pipe?
62.68 mm (2.468 in), with OD 73.0 mm and wall 5.16 mm.
What is the weight of 2-1/2 inch Sch 40 pipe?
8.63 kg/m (5.80 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 51.8 kg per 6 m length.
What pressure can 2-1/2 inch Sch 40 pipe take?
Roughly 179 bar at ambient for seamless A106 Gr B under ASME B31.3 with no corrosion allowance; actual rating depends on material, temperature and code.
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