Have you ever wondered how stainless steel pipes can be both strong and lightweight? In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating world of stainless steel pipes, their uses, and how to calculate their weight. You’ll gain valuable insights into their applications across various industries.
Stainless steel pipes are cylindrical, hollow structures manufactured from corrosion-resistant steel alloys. They are extensively utilized in various industries for fluid and gas transmission, as well as structural components in sectors including petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, aerospace, and precision instrumentation.
These pipes are characterized by their excellent resistance to corrosion, high strength-to-weight ratio, and superior performance in extreme temperatures and pressures. Their composition typically includes chromium (minimum 10.5%) and other alloying elements such as nickel and molybdenum, which form a protective oxide layer, enhancing their durability and longevity.
Due to their favorable strength-to-weight ratio, stainless steel pipes are often preferred in mechanical engineering applications where weight reduction is crucial without compromising structural integrity. They are also widely used in architectural elements, medical devices, and high-end consumer products like professional kitchen equipment and modern furniture design.
The weight calculation formula for stainless steel pipe is:
Weight per foot (lbs/ft) = (OD – WT) * WT * 0.02491 * 12
Where:
OD = Outer Diameter
WT = Wall Thickness
0.02491 = Density factor for stainless steel
You can use the following stainless steel pipe weight calculator to determine the weight of stainless steel pipe based on its dimensions.
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OD×Thickness (mm) | Weight |
(kg/m) | |
6×1 | 0.125 |
6×1.5 | 0.168 |
8×1 | 0.174 |
8×1.5 | 0.243 |
10×1 | 0.224 |
10×1.5 | 0.318 |
12×1 | 0.274 |
12×1.5 | 0.392 |
12×2 | 0.498 |
14×1 | 0.324 |
14×2 | 0.598 |
14×3 | 0.822 |
16×2 | 0.697 |
16×3 | 0.971 |
17×3 | 1.046 |
18×1 | 0.423 |
18×1.5 | 0.617 |
18×2 | 0.797 |
18×3 | 1.121 |
20×1 | 0.473 |
20×2 | 0.897 |
20×3 | 1.27 |
21×3 | 1.345 |
22×2 | 0.996 |
22×2.5 | 1.214 |
22×3 | 1.42 |
25×2 | 1.146 |
25×2.5 | 1.401 |
25×3 | 1.644 |
27×3 | 1.794 |
27×3.5 | 2.049 |
28×2 | 1.295 |
28×3 | 1.868 |
30×2 | 1.395 |
30×2.5 | 1.713 |
30×3 | 2.018 |
32×2 | 1.495 |
32×2.5 | 1.837 |
32×3 | 2.167 |
32×3.5 | 2.485 |
33.5×3.5 | 2.616 |
34×3 | 2.317 |
34×3.5 | 2.659 |
38×3 | 2.616 |
38×3.5 | 3.008 |
40×2 | 1.893 |
40×3 | 2.765 |
42×3 | 2.914 |
42×3.5 | 3.357 |
42×4 | 3.786 |
45×3 | 3.139 |
45×3.5 | 3.618 |
48×3 | 3.363 |
48×3.5 | 3.88 |
48×4 | 4.384 |
50×4 | 4.583 |
50×5 | 5.605 |
51×3 | 3.587 |
51×3.5 | 4.141 |
57×3 | 4.035 |
57×3.5 | 4.664 |
60×4 | 5.58 |
60×5 | 6.85 |
63.5×4 | 5.929 |
70×3.5 | 5.798 |
76×4 | 7.174 |
76×4.5 | 8.015 |
76×5 | 8.843 |
80×4 | 7.753 |
89×4 | 8.469 |
89×4.5 | 9.472 |
89×5 | 10.462 |
89×6 | 12.405 |
102×5 | 12.081 |
102×6 | 14.348 |
108×4 | 10.363 |
108×4.5 | 11.602 |
108×5 | 12.829 |
114×4.5 | 12.274 |
127×5 | 15.195 |
133×5 | 15.942 |
133×6 | 18.981 |
159×4.5 | 17.319 |
159×5 | 19.181 |
159×6 | 22.867 |
168×6 | 24.212 |
219×6 | 31.835 |
219×8 | 42.048 |
273×9.3 | 61.09 |
325×10 | 78.467 |