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2 inch Sch 160 pipe dimensions & weight

2 inch Sch 160 pipe (DN 50) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size2" (DN 50)
ScheduleSch 160
Outside diameter60.3 mm (2.374 in)
Wall thickness8.74 mm (0.344 in)
Inside diameter42.82 mm (1.686 in)
Weight — carbon steel11.11 kg/m · 7.47 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 31611.22 / 11.29 kg/m
6 m length (CS)66.7 kg
20 ft length (CS)67.7 kg
Flow area14.40 cm²
Water capacity1.440 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.1894 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*389 bar (5,646 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": Sch 10S · Sch 40 · Sch 80 · XXS · all 2" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 2 inch Sch 160 pipe?

42.82 mm (1.686 in), with OD 60.3 mm and wall 8.74 mm.

What is the weight of 2 inch Sch 160 pipe?

11.11 kg/m (7.47 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 66.7 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 2 inch Sch 160 pipe take?

Roughly 389 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