Line Pipe Size and Weight Chart

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Line Pipe Size and Weight

Line Pipe Size and Weight Chart is a table of information that provides precise structural details of certain pipe. It gives customers an overview of how efficient the pipe can be.

In the gas and oil industry, line pipe are widely utilized to transport fluids such as petroleum, natural gas, and crude products. The pipe usually carries a certain product. To ensure that the material is suitable for a certain project, it is manufactured under the standards of the American Petroleum Institute. The main focus of the institution is to create a series of quality standards in accordance with environmental and legislative guidelines.

Line Pipe Size and Weight Discussion

For line pipe, the institute has mandated the industry to follow API Specification 5L. Its production involves the process of using micro-alloy heating treatment. This specification states that the pipe will be used to transport products from the gas and oil industry. Moreover, it helps enterprises to develop the material’s cost-effectiveness and efficiency.  

Such field manufactures two kinds of line pipe: welded line pipe and seamless line pipe. Pipe have different sizes and weights. This is determined by its NPS, O.D, and Pipe Schedule.

NPS is the globally followed standard size for different pipe used for temperatures and pressure ranging from high to low. The term nominalrefers to the diameter of the material.

Pipe Schedule is used to determine the wall thickness of different pipe sizes. The SCH uses the standards of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering. There are 11 new schedules developed: 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, & 160. SCH 40 is the most popular.

Line Pipe Size and Weight Benefits

Line pipe are widely used for liquid transportation because of the various benefits they offer. For instance, opting for line pipe will significantly curtail the transportation cost. This reason alone captivates the interest of customers. Another reason is that maintenance is not necessary once it is installed as the material is made to be highly resistant to chemicals elements and corrosion. Investing in line pipe can also be a great decision as this material is designed to last for more 20 years.

Line Pipe Size and Weight Chart

wdt_ID Nom. Size OD SCH Wall Lb/ft
10.405100.0490.1863
240 Std0.0680.2447
380 Ex Hvy0.0950.3145
4¼0.54100.0650.3297
540 Std0.0880.4248
680 Ex Hvy0.1190.5351
70.675100.0650.4235
840 Std0.0910.5676
980 Ex Hvy0.1260.7388
10½0.8450.0650.5383
11100.0830.671
1240 Std0.1090.851
1380 Ex Hvy0.1471.088
140.1881.309
15XX Hvy0.2941.714
16¾1.0550.0650.6838
17100.0830.8572
1840 Std0.1131.131
1980 Ex Hvy0.1541.474
200.2191.944
21XX Hvy0.3082.441
2211.31550.0650.8678
23100.1091.404
2440 Std0.1331.679
2580 Ex Hvy0.1792.172
260.252.844
27XX Hvy0.3583.659
281 ¼1.66050.0651.107
29100.1091.806
3040 Std0.142.273
3180 Ex Hvy0.1912.997
320.253.765
33XX Hvy0.3825.214
341 ½1.90050.0651.274
35100.1092.085
3640 Std0.1452.718
3780 Ex Hvy0.23.631
380.2814.859
39XX Hvy0.46.408
4022.37550.0651.604
41100.1092.638
4240 Std0.1543.653
4380 Ex Hvy0.2185.022
440.3447.462
45XX Hvy0.4369.029
462 ½2.87550.0832.475
47100.123.531
4840 Std0.2035.793
4980 Ex Hvy0.2767.661
500.37510.01
51XX Hvy0.55213.69
5233.50050.0833.029
53100.124.332
5440 Std0.2167.576
5580 Ex Hvy0.310.25
560.43814.32
57XX Hvy0.618.58
583 ½4.00050.0833.472
59100.124.973
6040 Std0.2259.109
6180 Ex Hvy0.31812.5
62XX Hvy0.63622.85
6344.50050.0833.915
64100.125.613
6540 Std0.23710.79
6680 Ex Hvy0.33714.98
670.43819
680.53122.51
69XX Hvy0.67427.54
704 ½5.0040 Std0.24712.53
7180 Ex Hvy0.35517.61
72XX Hvy0.7132.43
7355.56350.1096.349
74100.1347.77
7540 Std0.25814.62
7680 Ex Hvy0.37520.78
770.527.04
780.62532.96
79XX Hvy0.7538.55
8066.62550.1097.585
81100.1349.289
8240 Std0.2818.97
8380 Ex Hvy0.43228.57
840.56236.39
850.71945.35
86XX Hvy0.86453.16
8777.625Std0.30123.57
88Ex Hvy0.538.05
89XX Hvy0.87563.08
9088.62550.1099.914
91100.14813.4
920.2522.36
930.27724.7
9440 Std0.32228.55
950.40635.64
9680 Ex Hvy0.543.39
970.59450.95
980.71960.71
990.81267.76
100XX Hvy0.87572.42

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Line Pipe Size and Weight Chart Abbreviations:

  • O.D. – Outer Diameter
  • Lbs/ft – pounds per feet
  • Std – Standard
  • SCH – Schedule
  • Ex Hvy – Extra Heavy
  • XX Hvy – Double Extra Heavy

Metrification Formula

  • O.D X 25.4 = mm
  • I.D x 25.4 = mm Wall x 25.4 = mm
  • Lbs/ft x 1.488 = kg/meter

Selecting the Right Line Pipe Size and Weight for Your Pipeline Projects

When planning and implementing pipeline infrastructure for oil and gas transportation, understanding the detailed specifications in the Line Pipe Size and Weight Chart is essential for ensuring optimal system performance, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective project execution. The comprehensive dimensional data enables engineers and procurement specialists to select the perfect pipe specifications based on specific flow requirements, pressure ratings, and installation parameters. At FlowTech Energy, we maintain an extensive inventory of API 5L compliant line pipe across all standard sizes and weights, providing operators with reliable options for both new installations and replacement projects.

Our experienced technical team can help you navigate the complexities of line pipe selection, ensuring you choose the right combination of nominal pipe size, outside diameter, and weight for your specific pipeline application. We understand that proper size and weight specification is critical not only for immediate installation success but also for long-term operational performance and maintenance considerations. Contact us today at 1-877-645-6693 to discuss how our inventory of quality line pipe can provide the perfect balance of flow capacity, pressure resistance, and structural durability for your next pipeline project. Whether you’re working with standard applications or specialized high-pressure environments, our comprehensive selection of API 5L line pipe ensures you’ll find the exact specifications needed to optimize both performance and value throughout your pipeline system’s operational lifecycle.

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