Piping Supply Journal

3/8 inch Sch 10S pipe dimensions & weight

3/8 inch Sch 10S pipe (DN 10) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.19M.

Nominal size3/8" (DN 10)
ScheduleSch 10S
Outside diameter17.1 mm (0.673 in)
Wall thickness1.65 mm (0.065 in)
Inside diameter13.80 mm (0.543 in)
Weight — carbon steel0.63 kg/m · 0.42 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 3160.64 / 0.64 kg/m
6 m length (CS)3.8 kg
20 ft length (CS)3.8 kg
Flow area1.50 cm²
Water capacity0.150 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.0537 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*208 bar (3,020 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 3/8": Sch 40 · Sch 80 · all 3/8" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 3/8 inch Sch 10S pipe?

13.80 mm (0.543 in), with OD 17.1 mm and wall 1.65 mm.

What is the weight of 3/8 inch Sch 10S pipe?

0.63 kg/m (0.42 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 3.8 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 3/8 inch Sch 10S pipe take?

Roughly 208 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