6 inch Sch 160 pipe dimensions & weight
6 inch Sch 160 pipe (DN 150) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.
| Nominal size | 6" (DN 150) |
| Schedule | Sch 160 |
| Outside diameter | 168.3 mm (6.626 in) |
| Wall thickness | 18.26 mm (0.719 in) |
| Inside diameter | 131.78 mm (5.188 in) |
| Weight — carbon steel | 67.56 kg/m · 45.40 lb/ft |
| Weight — SS 304 / SS 316 | 68.25 / 68.68 kg/m |
| 6 m length (CS) | 405.4 kg |
| 20 ft length (CS) | 411.8 kg |
| Flow area | 136.39 cm² |
| Water capacity | 13.639 L/m |
| Outer surface (painting) | 0.5287 m²/m |
| Approx. max. working pressure* | 283 bar (4,110 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 6 inch Sch 160 pipe?
131.78 mm (5.188 in), with OD 168.3 mm and wall 18.26 mm.
What is the weight of 6 inch Sch 160 pipe?
67.56 kg/m (45.40 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 405.4 kg per 6 m length.
What pressure can 6 inch Sch 160 pipe take?
Roughly 283 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