Piping Supply Journal

48 inch (DN 1200) pipe dimensions & weight

48 inch (DN 1200) steel pipe has an outside diameter of 1219.0 mm (47.992 in) in every schedule. Below: wall thickness, inside diameter, weight per metre and water capacity for each ASME B36.10M / B36.19M schedule.

ScheduleWall (mm)Wall (in)ID (mm)CS kg/mCS lb/ftSS 304 kg/mWater L/m
STD9.530.3751199.94284.24191.01287.141130.86
XS12.700.5001193.60377.79253.87381.641118.94

CS = carbon steel (7.85 g/cm³). SS 304 at 7.93 g/cm³; for 316 multiply CS weight by 1.017. Water capacity = internal volume per metre.

Frequently asked questions

What is the OD of 48 inch pipe?

48 inch (DN 1200) pipe has an outside diameter of 1219.0 mm (47.992 in), regardless of schedule.

What is the wall thickness of 48 inch STD (standard weight) pipe?

9.53 mm (0.375 in), giving an inside diameter of 1199.94 mm.

How much does 48 inch STD (standard weight) pipe weigh?

About 284.24 kg/m (191.01 lb/ft) in carbon steel, or 1705.4 kg for a 6 m length.

Last updated 2026-11-02