Piping Supply Journal

5 inch (DN 125) pipe dimensions & weight

5 inch (DN 125) steel pipe has an outside diameter of 141.3 mm (5.563 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
Sch 5S2.770.109135.769.466.369.5614.48
Sch 10S3.400.134134.5011.567.7711.6814.21
STD6.550.258128.2021.7714.6321.9912.91
Sch 406.550.258128.2021.7714.6321.9912.91
XS9.530.375122.2430.9720.8131.2911.74
Sch 809.530.375122.2430.9720.8131.2911.74
Sch 12012.700.500115.9040.2827.0740.6910.55
Sch 16015.880.625109.5449.1133.0049.619.42
XXS19.050.750103.2057.4338.5958.028.36

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.

Matching 5" flanges and fittings

Class 150 flangeOD 255 mm · thk 22.3 mm · PCD 215.9 mm · 8 × 3/4" bolts
Class 300 flangeOD 280 mm · thk 33.4 mm · PCD 235.0 mm · 8 × 3/4" bolts
B16.9 fittings90° LR 190 mm · 45° LR 79 mm · 90° SR 127 mm · tee 124 mm · reducer 127 mm · cap 76 mm

Full tables: Class 150 · Class 300 · B16.9 fittings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the OD of 5 inch pipe?

5 inch (DN 125) pipe has an outside diameter of 141.3 mm (5.563 in), regardless of schedule.

What is the wall thickness of 5 inch Schedule 40 pipe?

6.55 mm (0.258 in), giving an inside diameter of 128.20 mm.

How much does 5 inch Schedule 40 pipe weigh?

About 21.77 kg/m (14.63 lb/ft) in carbon steel, or 130.6 kg for a 6 m length.

What is the wall thickness of 5 inch Schedule 80 pipe?

9.53 mm, with an inside diameter of 122.24 mm and weight of 30.97 kg/m.

Last updated 2026-11-02