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5 inch Sch 80 pipe dimensions & weight

5 inch Sch 80 pipe (DN 125) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size5" (DN 125)
ScheduleSch 80
Outside diameter141.3 mm (5.563 in)
Wall thickness9.53 mm (0.375 in)
Inside diameter122.24 mm (4.813 in)
Weight — carbon steel30.97 kg/m · 20.81 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 31631.29 / 31.48 kg/m
6 m length (CS)185.8 kg
20 ft length (CS)188.8 kg
Flow area117.36 cm²
Water capacity11.736 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.4439 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*171 bar (2,478 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 5 inch Sch 80 pipe?

122.24 mm (4.813 in), with OD 141.3 mm and wall 9.53 mm.

What is the weight of 5 inch Sch 80 pipe?

30.97 kg/m (20.81 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 185.8 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 5 inch Sch 80 pipe take?

Roughly 171 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