Piping Supply Journal

6 inch XXS pipe dimensions & weight

6 inch XXS pipe (DN 150) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.19M.

Nominal size6" (DN 150)
ScheduleXXS
Outside diameter168.3 mm (6.626 in)
Wall thickness21.95 mm (0.864 in)
Inside diameter124.40 mm (4.898 in)
Weight — carbon steel79.22 kg/m · 53.24 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 31680.03 / 80.53 kg/m
6 m length (CS)475.3 kg
20 ft length (CS)482.9 kg
Flow area121.54 cm²
Water capacity12.154 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.5287 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*289 bar (4,189 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.

Other schedules for 6": Sch 10S · Sch 40 · Sch 80 · Sch 160 · all 6" schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is the ID of 6 inch XXS pipe?

124.40 mm (4.898 in), with OD 168.3 mm and wall 21.95 mm.

What is the weight of 6 inch XXS pipe?

79.22 kg/m (53.24 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 475.3 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 6 inch XXS pipe take?

Roughly 289 bar at ambient for seamless A312 TP316L under ASME B31.3 with no corrosion allowance; actual rating depends on material, temperature and code.

Last updated 2026-11-02