NPS 3 Schedule 10 Pipe
3.500 in (88.9 mm) outside diameter on a 0.120 in (3.0 mm) wall, giving a 3.260 in (82.8 mm) bore and 4.33 lb/ft (6.45 kg/m) empty. ASME B36.10M.
- Nominal size
- NPS 3 (DN 80)
- Schedule
- Schedule 10
- Outside diameter
- 3.500 in (88.9 mm)
- Wall thickness
- 0.120 in (3.0 mm)
- Inside diameter
- 3.260 in (82.8 mm)
- Weight, empty
- 4.33 lb/ft (6.45 kg/m)
- Weight, water filled
- 7.95 lb/ft (11.83 kg/m)
- Flow area
- 8.347 in² (5385 mm²)
No other designation in NPS 3 shares this wall thickness, so Schedule 10 is unambiguous in this size.
Every schedule in NPS 3
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 | 0.0832.11 mm | 3.33484.68 mm | 3.034.51 kg/m | 0.454 |
| Sch 10 this page | 0.1203.05 mm | 3.26082.80 mm | 4.336.45 kg/m | 0.434 |
| Sch 40 | 0.2165.49 mm | 3.06877.93 mm | 7.5811.27 kg/m | 0.384 |
| STD | 0.2165.49 mm | 3.06877.93 mm | 7.5811.27 kg/m | 0.384 |
| Sch 80 | 0.3007.62 mm | 2.90073.66 mm | 10.2515.26 kg/m | 0.343 |
| XS | 0.3007.62 mm | 2.90073.66 mm | 10.2515.26 kg/m | 0.343 |
| Sch 160 | 0.43811.13 mm | 2.62466.65 mm | 14.3221.32 kg/m | 0.281 |
| XXS | 0.60015.24 mm | 2.30058.42 mm | 18.5827.66 kg/m | 0.216 |
Weight is plain-end carbon steel, w = 10.6802 × t × (OD − t) lb/ft.
Flanges for NPS 3 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 10 means 3.260 in (82.8 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 | 7.50190.50 mm | 0.9423.88 mm | 6.00152.40 mm | 4 × 5/8 in |
| Class 300 | 8.25209.55 mm | 1.1228.45 mm | 6.62168.15 mm | 8 × 3/4 in |
| Class 400 | 8.25209.55 mm | 1.2531.75 mm | 6.62168.15 mm | 8 × 3/4 in |
| Class 600 | 8.25209.55 mm | 1.2531.75 mm | 6.62168.15 mm | 8 × 3/4 in |
| Class 900 | 9.50241.30 mm | 1.5038.10 mm | 7.50190.50 mm | 8 × 7/8 in |
| Class 1500 | 10.50266.70 mm | 1.8847.75 mm | 8.00203.20 mm | 8 × 1 1/8 in |
| Class 2500 | 12.00304.80 mm | 2.6266.55 mm | 9.00228.60 mm | 8 × 1 1/4 in |
Fittings for NPS 3 pipe
ASME B16.9 dimensions come from NPS alone, so these figures hold for Schedule 10 exactly as they do for every other schedule in the size. Only the wall thickness has to be ordered to match.
| Fitting | Dimension | NPS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 90° Long Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end A | 4.50114.30 mm |
| 90° Short Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end A | 3.0076.20 mm |
| 45° Long Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end B | 2.0050.80 mm |
| Straight Tee | Centre-to-end C and M | 3.3885.85 mm |
| Reducing Tee | Run centre-to-end C | 3.3885.85 mm |
| Concentric Reducer | End-to-end H | 3.5088.90 mm |
| Eccentric Reducer | End-to-end H | 3.5088.90 mm |
| Cap | Length E | 2.0050.80 mm |
Common questions
What is the inside diameter of NPS 3 schedule 10 pipe?
3.260 in (82.8 mm). The outside diameter is fixed at 3.500 in (88.9 mm) by ASME B36.10M, and the 0.120 in (3.0 mm) wall takes 0.240 in off it — 0.120 in from each side — leaving that bore.
How much does NPS 3 schedule 10 pipe weigh?
4.33 lb/ft (6.45 kg/m) empty, as plain-end carbon steel. Full of water it comes to 7.95 lb/ft (11.83 kg/m), because the bore holds 0.434 US gallons per foot. One short ton of this pipe is about 462 ft.
Does NPS 3 schedule 10 pipe use special flanges or fittings?
No. Flanges and buttweld fittings are dimensioned from NPS, so NPS 3 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 3.260 in (82.8 mm) to match.