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8 inch Sch 160 pipe dimensions & weight

8 inch Sch 160 pipe (DN 200) — dimensions, weight and capacity per ASME B36.10M.

Nominal size8" (DN 200)
ScheduleSch 160
Outside diameter219.1 mm (8.626 in)
Wall thickness23.01 mm (0.906 in)
Inside diameter173.08 mm (6.814 in)
Weight — carbon steel111.27 kg/m · 74.77 lb/ft
Weight — SS 304 / SS 316112.40 / 113.11 kg/m
6 m length (CS)667.6 kg
20 ft length (CS)678.3 kg
Flow area235.28 cm²
Water capacity23.528 L/m
Outer surface (painting)0.6883 m²/m
Approx. max. working pressure*274 bar (3,968 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 8 inch Sch 160 pipe?

173.08 mm (6.814 in), with OD 219.1 mm and wall 23.01 mm.

What is the weight of 8 inch Sch 160 pipe?

111.27 kg/m (74.77 lb/ft) in carbon steel; 667.6 kg per 6 m length.

What pressure can 8 inch Sch 160 pipe take?

Roughly 274 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