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2-1/2 inch XXS pipe dimensions & weight

2-1/2 inch XXS pipe (DN 65) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.19M.

Nominal size2-1/2" (DN 65)
ScheduleXXS
Outside diameter73.0 mm (2.874 in)
Wall thickness14.02 mm (0.552 in)
Inside diameter44.96 mm (1.770 in)
Weight — carbon steel20.39 kg/m · 13.70 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 31620.60 / 20.73 kg/m
6 m length (CS)122.3 kg
20 ft length (CS)124.3 kg
Flow area15.88 cm²
Water capacity1.588 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.2293 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*447 bar (6,477 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.

Other schedules for 2-1/2": Sch 10S · Sch 40 · Sch 80 · Sch 160 · all 2-1/2" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 2-1/2 inch XXS pipe?

44.96 mm (1.770 in), with OD 73.0 mm and wall 14.02 mm.

What is the weight of 2-1/2 inch XXS pipe?

20.39 kg/m (13.70 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 122.3 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 2-1/2 inch XXS pipe take?

Roughly 447 bar at ambient for seamless A312 TP316L under ASME B31.3 with no corrosion allowance; actual rating depends on material, temperature and code.

Last updated 2026-11-02