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4 inch Sch 160 pipe dimensions & weight

4 inch Sch 160 pipe (DN 100) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size4" (DN 100)
ScheduleSch 160
Outside diameter114.3 mm (4.500 in)
Wall thickness13.49 mm (0.531 in)
Inside diameter87.32 mm (3.438 in)
Weight — carbon steel33.54 kg/m · 22.54 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 31633.88 / 34.10 kg/m
6 m length (CS)201.2 kg
20 ft length (CS)204.5 kg
Flow area59.88 cm²
Water capacity5.988 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.3591 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*310 bar (4,503 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 4 inch Sch 160 pipe?

87.32 mm (3.438 in), with OD 114.3 mm and wall 13.49 mm.

What is the weight of 4 inch Sch 160 pipe?

33.54 kg/m (22.54 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 201.2 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 4 inch Sch 160 pipe take?

Roughly 310 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