Pipe Weight Calculator
Compute the approximate weight of a hollow pipe segment for planning and design.
Additional Information and Definitions
Outer Diameter
Outside diameter of the pipe in inches (or cm). Must be larger than wall thickness * 2.
Wall Thickness
Pipe wall thickness in inches (or cm). Must be positive and less than half the OD.
Pipe Length
Length of the pipe in inches (or cm). Must be a positive value.
Material Density
Density of pipe material in lb/in³ (or g/cm³). Example: steel ~0.284 lb/in³.
Material & Geometry Check
Get an estimate of total pipe mass based on geometric and density inputs.
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Pipe Weight Terminology
Key factors for calculating pipe mass
Outer Diameter:
The external diameter of the pipe, crucial for cross-sectional area calculation.
Inner Diameter:
Calculated as outer diameter minus twice the wall thickness, representing the hollow region.
Wall Thickness:
The thickness of the pipe wall, subtracted from the OD to find ID.
Material Density:
A measure of mass per unit volume. Steel typically around 0.284 lb/in³.
Cross-Sectional Area:
π×(OD²−ID²)/4, determines volume when multiplied by length.
Hollow Cylinder:
A cylinder with an empty core, such as a typical structural pipe or tube.
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