NB SIZE PIPES, STEEL PIPE DIMENSIONS
| NB | Size | OD | 40S | 5S | 10S | S10 | S20 | S40 | S60 | XS/80S | S80 | S100 | S120 | S140 | S160 | XXS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | ||
| 1/8” | 10.29 | 1.2 | 1.73 | 2.41 | ||||||||||||
| 1/4” | 13.72 | 1.7 | 2.24 | 3.02 | ||||||||||||
| 3/8” | 17.15 | 1.7 | 2.31 | 3.2 | ||||||||||||
| 15 | 1/2” | 21.34 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.77 | 3.73 | 3.73 | 4.78 | 7.47 | ||||||
| 20 | 3/4” | 26.67 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.87 | 3.91 | 3.91 | 5.56 | 7.82 | ||||||
| 25 | 1” | 33.4 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 3.38 | 4.55 | 4.55 | 6.35 | 9.09 | ||||||
| 32 | 1 1/4” | 42.16 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 3.56 | 4.85 | 4.85 | 6.35 | 9.7 | ||||||
| 40 | 1 1/2” | 48.26 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 3.68 | 5.08 | 5.08 | 7.14 | 10.2 | ||||||
| 50 | 2” | 60.33 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 3.91 | 5.54 | 5.54 | 9.74 | 11.1 | ||||||
| 65 | 2 1/2” | 73.03 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 5.16 | 7.01 | 7.01 | 9.53 | 14 | ||||||
| 80 | 3” | 88.9 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 5.49 | 7.62 | 7.62 | 11.1 | 15.2 | ||||||
| 90 | 3 1/2” | 101.6 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 5.74 | 8.08 | 8.08 | ||||||||
| 100 | 4” | 114.3 | 6 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 6.02 | 8.56 | 8.56 | 11.1 | 13.5 | 17.1 | |||||
| 125 | 5” | 141.3 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 6.55 | 9.53 | 9.53 | 12.7 | 15.9 | 19.1 | |||||
| 150 | 6” | 168.3 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 7.11 | 10.97 | 11 | 14.3 | 18.3 | 22 | |||||
| 200 | 8” | 219.1 | 8.2 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 6.4 | 8.18 | 10.3 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 15.1 | 19.3 | 20.6 | 23 | 22.2 | |
| 250 | 10” | 273.1 | 9.3 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 6.4 | 9.27 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 15.1 | 19.3 | 21.4 | 25.4 | 28.6 | 25.4 | |
| 300 | 12” | 323.9 | 9.5 | 4 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 10.3 | 14.3 | 12.7 | 17.5 | 21.4 | 25.4 | 28.6 | 33.3 | 25.4 | |
| 350 | 14” | 355.6 | 9.5 | 4 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 11.1 | 15.1 | 12.7 | 19.1 | 23.8 | 27.8 | 31.8 | 35.7 | |
| 400 | 16” | 406.4 | 9.5 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 12.7 | 16.7 | 12.7 | 21.4 | 26.2 | 31 | 36.5 | 40.5 | |
| 450 | 18” | 457.2 | 9.5 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 14.3 | 19.1 | 12.7 | 23.8 | 29.4 | 34.9 | 39.7 | 45.2 | |
| 500 | 20” | 508 | 9.5 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 9.5 | 15.1 | 20.6 | 12.7 | 26.2 | 32.5 | 38.1 | 44.5 | 50 | |
| 550 | 22” | 558.8 | 9.5 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 9.5 | 22.2 | 12.7 | 28.6 | 34.9 | 41.3 | 47.6 | 54 | ||
| 600 | 24” | 609.6 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 9.5 | 17.5 | 24.6 | 12.7 | 31 | 38.9 | 46 | 52.4 | 59.5 | |
| 650 | 26” | 660.4 | 9.5 | 7.9 | 13 | 12.7 | ||||||||||
| 700 | 28” | 711.2 | 9.5 | 7.9 | 13 | 12.7 | ||||||||||
| 750 | 30” | 762 | 9.5 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 13 | 12.7 | ||||||||
| 800 | 32” | 812.8 | 9.5 | 7.9 | 13 | 17.5 | 12.7 | |||||||||
| 850 | 34” | 863.6 | 9.5 | 7.9 | 13 | 17.5 | 12.7 | |||||||||
| 900 | 36” | 914.4 | 9.5 | 7.9 | 13 | 19.1 | 12.7 |
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) is a standardized measurement system used in North America to describe pipe diameters for both high and low-pressure applications. NPS is defined by two critical dimensions: the nominal pipe size (NPS) based on diameter (in inches) and the schedule (Sched. or Sch.) which indicates wall thickness.
Originally based on the Iron Pipe Size (IPS) system, NPS pipes were initially manufactured with a standard wall thickness known as Standard Weight (STD.WT.). As industry demands grew for pipes to handle higher pressure fluids, thicker-walled pipes, termed Extra Strong (XS) and Double Extra Strong (XXS), were developed. These pipes maintain a consistent outside diameter (OD) regardless of wall thickness.
Nominal Bore (NB)
In Europe, the equivalent of NPS is referred to as nominal bore (NB), or DN (diamètre nominal), and is measured in millimetres. NB is often used interchangeably with NPS when describing pipe sizes in different regions.
Outside Diameter (OD)
Outside Diameter (OD) describes the pipe external measurement and is constant for all pipe size, also abbreviated as NPS. The OD is the size by which the pipe is described and it does not vary with the schedule or thickness of the pipe’s wall.
Wall Thickness
The thickness of the wall in the pipe is determined by the schedule number of the pipe. In the case of schedules, the higher schedule means a thicker pipe wall. A thicker wall increases the pipe’s carrying capacity as well as RMBs overall mechanical load-bearing capability in relation to internal pressures. Some of the greatest typical schedules include schedule 40, schedule 80 and schedule 160. In Dhanratan Steel Industries, we offer steel pipes that are in different schedules for various applications such as Schedules XS and XXS for high pressure apparatus.
NPS and Wall Thickness Explained
For instance, NPS 6 pipe have an Outside Diameter (OD) of 168.3 mm but the inside diameter will differ according to the schedule number because in pipe the thickness is greater than the schedule number. Pipes are specified by nominal pipe size (NPS) for the outside diameter and have scheduled wall thickness added, depending on the pressure class of the system.
Pipes of larger NPS sizes (NPS 14 and above) have the same outside diameter as their NPS number, such as NPS 14 being 14 inches in diameter. Smaller NPS sizes, however, have an outside diameter greater than the size designation (e.g., NPS 1 has an outside diameter of 1.315 inches).
Specialty Steel Pipes at Dhanratan Steel Industries
At Dhanratan Steel Industries, we offer an extensive range of pipes in different materials, including stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel, each customizable in terms of schedule, NPS, and length. We are known for providing high-quality pipes that meet global standards, suitable for applications in industries such as petrochemical, oil and gas, construction, and power generation.
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