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3/4 inch Sch 160 pipe dimensions & weight

3/4 inch Sch 160 pipe (DN 20) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size3/4" (DN 20)
ScheduleSch 160
Outside diameter26.7 mm (1.051 in)
Wall thickness5.56 mm (0.219 in)
Inside diameter15.58 mm (0.613 in)
Weight — carbon steel2.90 kg/m · 1.95 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 3162.93 / 2.95 kg/m
6 m length (CS)17.4 kg
20 ft length (CS)17.7 kg
Flow area1.91 cm²
Water capacity0.191 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.0839 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*588 bar (8,532 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 3/4": Sch 10S · Sch 40 · Sch 80 · XXS · all 3/4" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 3/4 inch Sch 160 pipe?

15.58 mm (0.613 in), with OD 26.7 mm and wall 5.56 mm.

What is the weight of 3/4 inch Sch 160 pipe?

2.90 kg/m (1.95 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 17.4 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 3/4 inch Sch 160 pipe take?

Roughly 588 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