NPS 6 Schedule 120 Pipe
6.625 in (168.3 mm) outside diameter on a 0.562 in (14.3 mm) wall, giving a 5.501 in (139.7 mm) bore and 36.39 lb/ft (54.16 kg/m) empty. ASME B36.10M.
- Nominal size
- NPS 6 (DN 150)
- Schedule
- Schedule 120
- Outside diameter
- 6.625 in (168.3 mm)
- Wall thickness
- 0.562 in (14.3 mm)
- Inside diameter
- 5.501 in (139.7 mm)
- Weight, empty
- 36.39 lb/ft (54.16 kg/m)
- Weight, water filled
- 46.70 lb/ft (69.49 kg/m)
- Flow area
- 23.767 in² (15333 mm²)
No other designation in NPS 6 shares this wall thickness, so Schedule 120 is unambiguous in this size.
Every schedule in NPS 6
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 | 0.1092.77 mm | 6.407162.74 mm | 7.5911.29 kg/m | 1.675 |
| Sch 10 | 0.1343.40 mm | 6.357161.47 mm | 9.2913.82 kg/m | 1.649 |
| Sch 40 | 0.2807.11 mm | 6.065154.05 mm | 18.9728.24 kg/m | 1.501 |
| STD | 0.2807.11 mm | 6.065154.05 mm | 18.9728.24 kg/m | 1.501 |
| Sch 80 | 0.43210.97 mm | 5.761146.33 mm | 28.5742.52 kg/m | 1.354 |
| XS | 0.43210.97 mm | 5.761146.33 mm | 28.5742.52 kg/m | 1.354 |
| Sch 120 this page | 0.56214.27 mm | 5.501139.73 mm | 36.3954.16 kg/m | 1.235 |
| Sch 160 | 0.71918.26 mm | 5.187131.75 mm | 45.3567.49 kg/m | 1.098 |
| XXS | 0.86421.95 mm | 4.897124.38 mm | 53.1679.11 kg/m | 0.978 |
Weight is plain-end carbon steel, w = 10.6802 × t × (OD − t) lb/ft.
Flanges for NPS 6 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 120 means 5.501 in (139.7 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 | 11.00279.40 mm | 1.0025.40 mm | 9.50241.30 mm | 8 × 3/4 in |
| Class 300 | 12.50317.50 mm | 1.4436.58 mm | 10.62269.75 mm | 12 × 3/4 in |
| Class 400 | 12.50317.50 mm | 1.6241.15 mm | 10.62269.75 mm | 12 × 7/8 in |
| Class 600 | 14.00355.60 mm | 1.8847.75 mm | 11.50292.10 mm | 12 × 1 in |
| Class 900 | 15.00381.00 mm | 2.1955.63 mm | 12.50317.50 mm | 12 × 1 1/8 in |
| Class 1500 | 15.50393.70 mm | 3.2582.55 mm | 12.50317.50 mm | 12 × 1 3/8 in |
| Class 2500 | 19.00482.60 mm | 4.25107.95 mm | 14.50368.30 mm | 8 × 2 in |
Fittings for NPS 6 pipe
ASME B16.9 dimensions come from NPS alone, so these figures hold for Schedule 120 exactly as they do for every other schedule in the size. Only the wall thickness has to be ordered to match.
| Fitting | Dimension | NPS 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 90° Long Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end A | 9.00228.60 mm |
| 90° Short Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end A | 6.00152.40 mm |
| 45° Long Radius Elbow | Centre-to-end B | 3.7595.25 mm |
| Straight Tee | Centre-to-end C and M | 5.62142.75 mm |
| Reducing Tee | Run centre-to-end C | 5.62142.75 mm |
| Concentric Reducer | End-to-end H | 5.50139.70 mm |
| Eccentric Reducer | End-to-end H | 5.50139.70 mm |
| Cap | Length E | 3.5088.90 mm |
Common questions
What is the inside diameter of NPS 6 schedule 120 pipe?
5.501 in (139.7 mm). The outside diameter is fixed at 6.625 in (168.3 mm) by ASME B36.10M, and the 0.562 in (14.3 mm) wall takes 1.124 in off it — 0.562 in from each side — leaving that bore.
How much does NPS 6 schedule 120 pipe weigh?
36.39 lb/ft (54.16 kg/m) empty, as plain-end carbon steel. Full of water it comes to 46.70 lb/ft (69.49 kg/m), because the bore holds 1.235 US gallons per foot. One short ton of this pipe is about 55 ft.
Does NPS 6 schedule 120 pipe use special flanges or fittings?
No. Flanges and buttweld fittings are dimensioned from NPS, so NPS 6 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 5.501 in (139.7 mm) to match.