CANHOPE STEEL

GI Pipe Sizes and Weight Chart

Use the tables below to compare common GI pipe sizes by nominal diameter, inch size, outside diameter, wall thickness and unit weight.

DN15–DN300

Size Range

Medium & Heavy

BS 1387 Reference

5.8 m / 6 m

Common Lengths

Threaded / Grooved

Available Pipe Ends

What Do GI Pipe Size Numbers Mean?

GI pipe may be described by DN size, inch size, outside diameter, wall thickness, series or schedule. These terms are related, but they are not interchangeable.

Pre galvanized steel pipe manufactured from galvanized steel strip

BS 1387 GI Pipe Sizes: Medium and Heavy Series

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YOUFA BS 1387/85 Reference: Medium and Heavy Series, Black-Tube Mass
Nominal Diameter
(mm)
Thread Size
(in)
Outside Diameter
(mm)
Heavy SeriesMedium Series
Max.Min.Wall Thickness
(mm)
Plain End
(kg/m)
Thread & Socketed
(kg/m)
Wall Thickness
(mm)
Plain End
(kg/m)
Thread & Socketed
(kg/m)
15½21.721.13.21.441.452.61.211.22
20¾27.226.63.21.871.882.61.561.57
25134.233.442.942.963.22.412.43
321 ¼42.942.143.83.833.23.13.13
401 ½48.84844.384.423.23.573.61
50260.859.84.56.196.263.65.035.1
652½76.675.44.57.938.053.66.436.55
80389.588.1510.310.548.378.54
1004114.9113.35.414.514.84.512.212.5
1255140.6138.75.417.918.4516.617.1
1506166.1164.15.421.321.9519.720.3

Source: supplied YOUFA Steel Pipe Catalogue, printed page 28 (BS 1387/85 table). The kg/m columns are catalogue reference masses of black tube, separately for plain ends and screwed-and-socketed ends; they are not galvanized finished-pipe or measured shipment weights. Catalogue edition/revision date and current supply availability are not confirmed. This reference does not establish CanHope stock or availability. Confirm the applicable standard, dimensions, tolerances, coating, end treatment and agreed weighing basis for each order.

How to Read the BS 1387 Size Chart

Nominal Diameter and Inch Size

They identify the pipe category rather than the exact measured outside diameter.

Outside Diameter Range

Confirm this value when matching fittings, threads and connection systems.

Medium vs Heavy Series

Heavy series has a thicker wall and higher unit weight for the same nominal size.

Pipe Ends

Confirm whether the order requires plain, threaded, socketed or grooved ends.

GI Pipe Weight Chart by Diameter and Wall Thickness

Pipe length: 6.0 m fixed length per piece. DN denotes nominal bore, not actual outside diameter. Listed weights are for reference only. Confirm the applicable standard, actual dimensions, coating, end treatment and agreed weighing basis with your quotation.

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GI Pipe Weight Chart from DN15 to DN300
Nominal DiameterThread SizeWall Thickness
(mm)
Per Unit Weight
(kg/pc)
DN15 (169 units per bundle)½''1.54.1
DN15 (169 units per bundle)½''1.74.6
DN15 (169 units per bundle)½''2.05.5
DN15 (169 units per bundle)½''2.26
DN15 (169 units per bundle)½''2.57.1
DN15 (169 units per bundle)½''2.757.5
DN20 (127 units per bundle)¾''1.55.2
DN20 (127 units per bundle)¾''1.75.9
DN20 (127 units per bundle)¾''2.06.8
DN20 (127 units per bundle)¾''2.27.4
DN20 (127 units per bundle)¾''2.59.1
DN20 (127 units per bundle)¾''2.759.8
DN25 (91 units per bundle)1''1.56.6
DN25 (91 units per bundle)1''1.77.4
DN25 (91 units per bundle)1''2.08.7
DN25 (91 units per bundle)1''2.29.5
DN25 (91 units per bundle)1''2.510.9
DN25 (91 units per bundle)1''2.7511.8
DN25 (91 units per bundle)1''3.013.6
DN25 (91 units per bundle)1''3.2514.8
DN32 (61 units per bundle)1 ¼''1.58.5
DN32 (61 units per bundle)1 ¼''1.79.8
DN32 (61 units per bundle)1 ¼''2.011.4
DN32 (61 units per bundle)1 ¼''2.212.5
DN32 (61 units per bundle)1 ¼''2.514.6
DN32 (61 units per bundle)1 ¼''2.7516.3
DN32 (61 units per bundle)1 ¼''3.017.8
DN32 (61 units per bundle)1 ¼''3.2519
DN32 (61 units per bundle)1 ¼''3.520.7
DN40 (61 units per bundle)1 ½''1.59.9
DN40 (61 units per bundle)1 ½''1.711.1
DN40 (61 units per bundle)1 ½''2.013.2
DN40 (61 units per bundle)1 ½''2.214.4
DN40 (61 units per bundle)1 ½''2.516.6
DN40 (61 units per bundle)1 ½''2.7518.2
DN40 (61 units per bundle)1 ½''3.019.8
DN40 (61 units per bundle)1 ½''3.2521.8
DN40 (61 units per bundle)1 ½''3.523.8
DN50 (37 units per bundle)2''1.512.3
DN50 (37 units per bundle)2''1.713.9
DN50 (37 units per bundle)2''2.016.3
DN50 (37 units per bundle)2''2.217.9
DN50 (37 units per bundle)2''2.521
DN50 (37 units per bundle)2''2.7523
DN50 (37 units per bundle)2''3.025
DN50 (37 units per bundle)2''3.2527.5
DN50 (37 units per bundle)2''3.529.6
DN50 (37 units per bundle)2''3.7532.1
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''1.516.5
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''1.718.7
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''2.021.9
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''2.224
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''2.527.2
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''2.7529.8
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''3.032.5
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''3.2535
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''3.537.5
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''3.7540.5
DN65 (37 units per bundle)2½''4.043.8
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''1.519.4
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''1.722
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''2.025.7
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''2.228.3
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''2.532
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''2.7535
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''3.038
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''3.2541
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''3.544
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''3.7547
DN80 (19 units per bundle)3''4.050
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''1.524.9
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''1.728.2
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''2.033.1
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''2.236.4
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''2.541
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''2.7545
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''3.049
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''3.2553
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''3.557
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''3.7561.5
DN100 (19 units per bundle)4''4.065.6
DN125 (19 units per bundle)5''2.550.9
DN125 (19 units per bundle)5''2.7555.3
DN125 (19 units per bundle)5''3.060.8
DN125 (19 units per bundle)5''3.570.6
DN125 (19 units per bundle)5''3.7575.6
DN125 (19 units per bundle)5''4.080.5
DN125 (19 units per bundle)5''4.2585.5
DN125 (19 units per bundle)5''4.591.4
DN150 (10 units per bundle)6''2.560
DN150 (10 units per bundle)6''2.7566
DN150 (10 units per bundle)6''3.072
DN150 (10 units per bundle)6''3.583.5
DN150 (10 units per bundle)6''3.7589.5
DN150 (10 units per bundle)6''4.095
DN150 (10 units per bundle)6''4.25101.5
DN150 (10 units per bundle)6''4.5107.5
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''2.580
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''2.7588
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''3.096
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''3.5112
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''3.75119
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''4.0127
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''4.5143
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''4.75151
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''5.0158
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''5.5174
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''5.75183
DN200 (7 units per bundle)7''6.0191.5
DN250 (4 units per bundle)8''3.0120
DN250 (4 units per bundle)8''3.5140
DN250 (4 units per bundle)8''3.75149
DN250 (4 units per bundle)8''4.0159
DN250 (4 units per bundle)8''4.5179
DN250 (4 units per bundle)8''4.75189
DN250 (4 units per bundle)8''5.0198
DN250 (4 units per bundle)8''5.5218
DN250 (4 units per bundle)8''5.75231
DN250 (4 units per bundle)8''6.0241
DN300 (4 units per bundle)10''3.0143
DN300 (4 units per bundle)10''3.5166
DN300 (4 units per bundle)10''3.75178
DN300 (4 units per bundle)10''4.0190
DN300 (4 units per bundle)10''4.5213
DN300 (4 units per bundle)10''4.75225
DN300 (4 units per bundle)10''5.0237
DN300 (4 units per bundle)10''5.5260
DN300 (4 units per bundle)10''5.75271
DN300 (4 units per bundle)10''6.0283

Note: Listed weights are reference values per 6.0 m fixed-length piece. Confirm the applicable outside diameter, wall thickness and production tolerance, coating, end treatment and agreed weighing basis with your quotation.

How to Calculate GI Pipe Weight

kg/m = 0.02466 × t × (OD − t)

Weight per piece = kg/m × length. Total order weight = weight per piece × quantity.

Example:
OD 60.3 mm × 3.2 mm wall × 6 m
≈ 4.51 kg/m
≈ 27.04 kg/pc

Pre-Galvanized Round Pipe Size Reference

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Pre-Galvanized Round Pipe Size Reference
Outside Diameter (mm)Nominal Size (inch)Typical Wall Thickness
163/8″0.6–1.5 mm
191/2″0.6–1.9 mm
253/4″0.7–1.9 mm
321″0.7–2.5 mm
381-1/4″0.8–1.9 mm
421-1/2″0.8–2.0 mm
481-1/2″ (Heavy)0.7–2.1 mm
582″0.9–1.9 mm
762-1/2″0.9–2.5 mm
893″1.0–2.5 mm
1144″1.0–2.5 mm
1385″1.1–1.9 mm
1606″1.2–1.9 mm
1646″ Heavy1.1–2.0 mm

Note: These are common pre-galvanized round pipe supply references. Confirm actual outside diameter, wall thickness, zinc coating and end use before ordering.

How to Select the Correct GI Pipe Size

  1. Applicable standard
  2. DN or actual OD
  3. Wall thickness or series
  4. Pipe length
 
 
  1. Zinc coating
  2. Pipe ends
  3. Quantity and destination
  4. Packaging requirement

Frequently Asked Questions

Are DN size and inch size exact measurements?

No. They are nominal designations.

What is the difference between Medium and Heavy pipe?

Heavy series has a thicker wall and higher unit weight.

How much does a 6-meter GI pipe weigh?

It depends on outside diameter and wall thickness.

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