Piping Supply Journal

3 inch XXS pipe dimensions & weight

3 inch XXS pipe (DN 80) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.19M.

Nominal size3" (DN 80)
ScheduleXXS
Outside diameter88.9 mm (3.500 in)
Wall thickness15.24 mm (0.600 in)
Inside diameter58.42 mm (2.300 in)
Weight — carbon steel27.68 kg/m · 18.60 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 31627.96 / 28.14 kg/m
6 m length (CS)166.1 kg
20 ft length (CS)168.7 kg
Flow area26.80 cm²
Water capacity2.680 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.2793 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*392 bar (5,686 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": Sch 10S · Sch 40 · Sch 80 · Sch 160 · all 3" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 3 inch XXS pipe?

58.42 mm (2.300 in), with OD 88.9 mm and wall 15.24 mm.

What is the weight of 3 inch XXS pipe?

27.68 kg/m (18.60 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 166.1 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 3 inch XXS pipe take?

Roughly 392 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