6 inch Sch 10S pipe dimensions & weight
6 inch Sch 10S pipe (DN 150) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.19M.
| Nominal size | 6" (DN 150) |
| Schedule | Sch 10S |
| Outside diameter | 168.3 mm (6.626 in) |
| Wall thickness | 3.40 mm (0.134 in) |
| Inside diameter | 161.50 mm (6.358 in) |
| Weight — carbon steel | 13.83 kg/m · 9.29 lb/ft |
| Weight — SS 304 / SS 316 | 13.97 / 14.06 kg/m |
| 6 m length (CS) | 83.0 kg |
| 20 ft length (CS) | 84.3 kg |
| Flow area | 204.85 cm² |
| Water capacity | 20.485 L/m |
| Outer surface (painting) | 0.5287 m²/m |
| Approx. max. working pressure* | 41 bar (598 psi) — A312 TP316L |
*Approximate ASME B31.3 straight-pipe rating at ≤ 38 °C for seamless A312 TP316L (S = 115.0 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 6 inch Sch 10S pipe?
161.50 mm (6.358 in), with OD 168.3 mm and wall 3.40 mm.
What is the weight of 6 inch Sch 10S pipe?
13.83 kg/m (9.29 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 83.0 kg per 6 m length.
What pressure can 6 inch Sch 10S pipe take?
Roughly 41 bar at ambient for seamless A312 TP316L under ASME B31.3 with no corrosion allowance; actual rating depends on material, temperature and code.
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