NPS 1 1/2 Schedule 5 Pipe
1.900 in (48.3 mm) outside diameter on a 0.065 in (1.7 mm) wall, giving a 1.770 in (45.0 mm) bore and 1.27 lb/ft (1.90 kg/m) empty. ASME B36.10M.
- Nominal size
- NPS 1 1/2 (DN 40)
- Schedule
- Schedule 5
- Outside diameter
- 1.900 in (48.3 mm)
- Wall thickness
- 0.065 in (1.7 mm)
- Inside diameter
- 1.770 in (45.0 mm)
- Weight, empty
- 1.27 lb/ft (1.90 kg/m)
- Weight, water filled
- 2.34 lb/ft (3.48 kg/m)
- Flow area
- 2.461 in² (1587 mm²)
No other designation in NPS 1 1/2 shares this wall thickness, so Schedule 5 is unambiguous in this size.
Every schedule in NPS 1 1/2
Dimensions are given in inches, with the millimetre equivalent beneath in grey.
| Schedule | Wall thickness | Inside diameter | Weight, empty | Water (US gal/ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sch 5 this page | 0.0651.65 mm | 1.77044.96 mm | 1.271.90 kg/m | 0.128 |
| Sch 10 | 0.1092.77 mm | 1.68242.72 mm | 2.083.10 kg/m | 0.115 |
| Sch 40 | 0.1453.68 mm | 1.61040.89 mm | 2.724.04 kg/m | 0.106 |
| STD | 0.1453.68 mm | 1.61040.89 mm | 2.724.04 kg/m | 0.106 |
| Sch 80 | 0.2005.08 mm | 1.50038.10 mm | 3.635.40 kg/m | 0.092 |
| XS | 0.2005.08 mm | 1.50038.10 mm | 3.635.40 kg/m | 0.092 |
| Sch 160 | 0.2817.14 mm | 1.33833.99 mm | 4.867.23 kg/m | 0.073 |
| XXS | 0.40010.16 mm | 1.10027.94 mm | 6.419.54 kg/m | 0.049 |
Weight is plain-end carbon steel, w = 10.6802 × t × (OD − t) lb/ft.
Flanges for NPS 1 1/2 pipe
Flange dimensions are set by NPS and pressure class, not by schedule, so every flange below fits this pipe. The exception is the weld neck: its bore is machined to the pipe it is welded to, which for Schedule 5 means 1.770 in (45.0 mm). Order the flange to the schedule or the bores will not line up at the weld.
| Class | Flange OD | Thickness | Bolt circle | Bolting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 150 | 5.00127.00 mm | 0.6917.53 mm | 3.8898.55 mm | 4 × 1/2 in |
| Class 300 | 6.12155.45 mm | 0.8120.57 mm | 4.50114.30 mm | 4 × 3/4 in |
| Class 400 | 6.12155.45 mm | 0.8822.35 mm | 4.50114.30 mm | 4 × 3/4 in |
| Class 600 | 6.12155.45 mm | 0.8822.35 mm | 4.50114.30 mm | 4 × 3/4 in |
| Class 900 | 7.00177.80 mm | 1.2531.75 mm | 4.88123.95 mm | 4 × 1 in |
| Class 1500 | 7.00177.80 mm | 1.2531.75 mm | 4.88123.95 mm | 4 × 1 in |
| Class 2500 | 8.00203.20 mm | 1.7544.45 mm | 5.75146.05 mm | 4 × 1 1/8 in |
Fittings for NPS 1 1/2 pipe
ASME B16.9 dimensions come from NPS alone, so these figures hold for Schedule 5 exactly as they do for every other schedule in the size. Only the wall thickness has to be ordered to match.
| Fitting | Dimension | NPS 1 1/2 |
|---|---|---|
| 90° Long Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end A | 2.2557.15 mm |
| 90° Short Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end A | 1.5038.10 mm |
| 45° Long Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end B | 1.1228.45 mm |
| Straight Tee | Centre-to-end C and M | 2.2557.15 mm |
| Reducing Tee | Run centre-to-end C | 2.2557.15 mm |
| Concentric Reducer | End-to-end H | 2.5063.50 mm |
| Eccentric Reducer | End-to-end H | 2.5063.50 mm |
| Cap | Length E | 1.5038.10 mm |
Common questions
What is the inside diameter of NPS 1 1/2 schedule 5 pipe?
1.770 in (45.0 mm). The outside diameter is fixed at 1.900 in (48.3 mm) by ASME B36.10M, and the 0.065 in (1.7 mm) wall takes 0.130 in off it — 0.065 in from each side — leaving that bore.
How much does NPS 1 1/2 schedule 5 pipe weigh?
1.27 lb/ft (1.90 kg/m) empty, as plain-end carbon steel. Full of water it comes to 2.34 lb/ft (3.48 kg/m), because the bore holds 0.128 US gallons per foot. One short ton of this pipe is about 1570 ft.
Does NPS 1 1/2 schedule 5 pipe use special flanges or fittings?
No. Flanges and buttweld fittings are dimensioned from NPS, so NPS 1 1/2 hardware fits this pipe in any schedule. The one thing that does follow the schedule is the bore of a weld neck flange or a fitting end prep, which has to be 1.770 in (45.0 mm) to match.