Piping Supply Journal

ISO piping standards

International Organization for Standardization: International standards, many adopted as EN ISO, IS or GB/T. 9 standards most used in piping, flanges, fittings, valves and materials.

StandardCoversCategoryOn this site
ISO 7-1Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads (BSPT / R, Rc)ThreadsOpen →
ISO 228-1Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads (BSPP / G)ThreadsOpen →
ISO 3183Line pipe for pipeline transportation systemsPipeOpen →
ISO 4200Plain-end steel tubes — dimensions and massesPipeOpen →
ISO 6708Definition of DN (nominal size)PipeOpen →
ISO 7005-1Steel flanges for industrial and general service pipingFlangesOpen →
ISO 9001Quality management systems — requirementsQuality–
ISO 15156Materials for H₂S environments in oil and gas production (= NACE MR0175)MaterialsOpen →
ISO 15590Induction bends, fittings and flanges for pipeline transportationFittingsOpen →

Subjects are short summaries, not official titles. Always buy the current edition from the issuing body; check which edition your project specification names.

Frequently asked questions

Which ISO standards cover piping?

ISO 7-1 (pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads); ISO 228-1 (pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads); ISO 3183 (line pipe for pipeline transportation systems); ISO 4200 (plain-end steel tubes — dimensions and masses); ISO 6708 (definition of dn); ISO 7005-1 (steel flanges for industrial and general service piping) and others listed on this page.

Last updated 2026-11-02