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4 inch Sch 40 pipe dimensions & weight

4 inch Sch 40 pipe (DN 100) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size4" (DN 100)
ScheduleSch 40
Outside diameter114.3 mm (4.500 in)
Wall thickness6.02 mm (0.237 in)
Inside diameter102.26 mm (4.026 in)
Weight — carbon steel16.07 kg/m · 10.80 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 31616.23 / 16.34 kg/m
6 m length (CS)96.4 kg
20 ft length (CS)98.0 kg
Flow area82.13 cm²
Water capacity8.213 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.3591 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*132 bar (1,914 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 4": Sch 10S · Sch 80 · Sch 160 · XXS · all 4" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 4 inch Sch 40 pipe?

102.26 mm (4.026 in), with OD 114.3 mm and wall 6.02 mm.

What is the weight of 4 inch Sch 40 pipe?

16.07 kg/m (10.80 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 96.4 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 4 inch Sch 40 pipe take?

Roughly 132 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