NPS 16 Schedule 60 Pipe
16.000 in (406.4 mm) outside diameter on a 0.656 in (16.7 mm) wall, giving a 14.688 in (373.1 mm) bore and 107.50 lb/ft (159.98 kg/m) empty. ASME B36.10M.
- Nominal size
- NPS 16 (DN 400)
- Schedule
- Schedule 60
- Outside diameter
- 16.000 in (406.4 mm)
- Wall thickness
- 0.656 in (16.7 mm)
- Inside diameter
- 14.688 in (373.1 mm)
- Weight, empty
- 107.50 lb/ft (159.98 kg/m)
- Weight, water filled
- 180.96 lb/ft (269.30 kg/m)
- Flow area
- 169.440 in² (109316 mm²)
No other designation in NPS 16 shares this wall thickness, so Schedule 60 is unambiguous in this size.
Every schedule in NPS 16
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 | 0.1654.19 mm | 15.670398.02 mm | 27.9041.53 kg/m | 10.018 |
| Sch 10 | 0.1884.78 mm | 15.624396.85 mm | 31.7547.25 kg/m | 9.960 |
| Sch 20 | 0.3127.92 mm | 15.376390.55 mm | 52.2877.79 kg/m | 9.646 |
| Sch 30 | 0.3759.52 mm | 15.250387.35 mm | 62.5893.13 kg/m | 9.489 |
| Sch 40 | 0.50012.70 mm | 15.000381.00 mm | 82.77123.18 kg/m | 9.180 |
| STD | 0.3759.52 mm | 15.250387.35 mm | 62.5893.13 kg/m | 9.489 |
| Sch 60 this page | 0.65616.66 mm | 14.688373.08 mm | 107.50159.98 kg/m | 8.802 |
| Sch 80 | 0.84421.44 mm | 14.312363.52 mm | 136.62203.31 kg/m | 8.357 |
| XS | 0.50012.70 mm | 15.000381.00 mm | 82.77123.18 kg/m | 9.180 |
| Sch 100 | 1.03126.19 mm | 13.938354.03 mm | 164.83245.29 kg/m | 7.926 |
| Sch 120 | 1.21930.96 mm | 13.562344.47 mm | 192.44286.38 kg/m | 7.504 |
| Sch 140 | 1.43836.53 mm | 13.124333.35 mm | 223.65332.82 kg/m | 7.027 |
| Sch 160 | 1.59440.49 mm | 12.812325.42 mm | 245.25364.97 kg/m | 6.697 |
Weight is plain-end carbon steel, w = 10.6802 × t × (OD − t) lb/ft.
Flanges for NPS 16 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 60 means 14.688 in (373.1 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 | 23.50596.90 mm | 1.4436.58 mm | 21.25539.75 mm | 16 × 1 in |
| Class 300 | 25.50647.70 mm | 2.2557.15 mm | 22.50571.50 mm | 20 × 1 1/4 in |
| Class 400 | 25.50647.70 mm | 2.5063.50 mm | 22.50571.50 mm | 20 × 1 3/8 in |
| Class 600 | 27.00685.80 mm | 3.0076.20 mm | 23.75603.25 mm | 20 × 1 1/2 in |
| Class 900 | 27.75704.85 mm | 3.5088.90 mm | 24.25615.95 mm | 20 × 1 5/8 in |
| Class 1500 | 32.50825.50 mm | 5.75146.05 mm | 27.75704.85 mm | 16 × 2 1/2 in |
Fittings for NPS 16 pipe
ASME B16.9 dimensions come from NPS alone, so these figures hold for Schedule 60 exactly as they do for every other schedule in the size. Only the wall thickness has to be ordered to match.
| Fitting | Dimension | NPS 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 90° Long Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end A | 24.00609.60 mm |
| 90° Short Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end A | 16.00406.40 mm |
| 45° Long Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end B | 10.00254.00 mm |
| Straight Tee | Centre-to-end C and M | 12.00304.80 mm |
| Reducing Tee | Run centre-to-end C | 12.00304.80 mm |
| Concentric Reducer | End-to-end H | 14.00355.60 mm |
| Eccentric Reducer | End-to-end H | 14.00355.60 mm |
| Cap | Length E | 7.00177.80 mm |
Common questions
What is the inside diameter of NPS 16 schedule 60 pipe?
14.688 in (373.1 mm). The outside diameter is fixed at 16.000 in (406.4 mm) by ASME B36.10M, and the 0.656 in (16.7 mm) wall takes 1.312 in off it — 0.656 in from each side — leaving that bore.
How much does NPS 16 schedule 60 pipe weigh?
107.50 lb/ft (159.98 kg/m) empty, as plain-end carbon steel. Full of water it comes to 180.96 lb/ft (269.30 kg/m), because the bore holds 8.802 US gallons per foot. One short ton of this pipe is about 19 ft.
Does NPS 16 schedule 60 pipe use special flanges or fittings?
No. Flanges and buttweld fittings are dimensioned from NPS, so NPS 16 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 14.688 in (373.1 mm) to match.