Nominal size - commonly used for identifying pipe size. For example, in typical residential settings, 2", 3" and 4" PVC pipes are used for DWV (Drain, Waste and Vent) applications. 2" (sometimes 1-1/2") - for showers, tubs, bathroom sinks and vents; 3" - for toilets; 4" - for main sewage lines.
OD - Outside Diameter of the PVC pipe.
ID - Inside Diameter of the PVC pipe.
Pressure - expressed in psi (pounds per in
2) at a given temperature. Foam Core PVC pipes are not pressure rated and are for use in non-pressure water drainage applications only. PVC pipe operating temperature should not exceed 140°F.
Weight - of the pipe (only) or pipe & water, expressed in lbs per linear ft.
Volume - of water (or other liquid/gas) per linear ft of pipe in gallons.
Difference between Solid Core and Foam Core PVC pipe
Solid Core pipe is comprised of solid PVC material and is suitable for both DWV (Darin, Waste, Vent) and pressure applications.
Foam Core pipe is an economic alternative to solid core where the pipe is comprised of (3) layers - outer PVC layer, foam core in the middle and PVC layer in the inside. This pipe is suitable for DWV applications only and is not pressure rated.
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Schedule 40 PVC Pipe (Solid Core) - Dimensions, Pressure, Weight, etc.
| Dimensions (inches) |
Pressure |
Weight (lbs/ft) |
Water Volume
gal/ft |
| Nominal Size |
OD |
ID |
Wall
Thickness |
PSI @ 73°F |
PSI @ 140°F |
Pipe Only |
Pipe + Water |
| 1/2" |
0.84 |
0.622 |
0.109 |
600 |
132 |
0.18 |
0.312 |
0.016 |
| 3/4" |
1.05 |
0.824 |
0.113 |
480 |
106 |
0.239 |
0.469 |
0.028 |
| 1" |
1.315 |
1.049 |
0.133 |
450 |
99 |
0.352 |
0.726 |
0.045 |
| 1-1/4" |
1.66 |
1.38 |
0.140 |
370 |
81 |
0.475 |
1.122 |
0.078 |
| 1-1/4" |
1.9 |
1.61 |
0.145 |
330 |
73 |
0.568 |
1.45 |
0.106 |
| 2" |
2.375 |
2.067 |
0.154 |
280 |
62 |
0.761 |
2.213 |
0.174 |
| 2-1/2" |
2.875 |
2.469 |
0.203 |
300 |
66 |
1.201 |
3.273 |
0.249 |
| 3" |
3.5 |
3.068 |
0.216 |
260 |
57 |
1.572 |
4.772 |
0.384 |
| 4" |
4.5 |
4.026 |
0.237 |
220 |
48 |
2.239 |
7.749 |
0.661 |
| 5" |
5.563 |
5.047 |
0.258 |
190 |
42 |
3.062 |
11.722 |
1.039 |
| 6" |
6.625 |
6.065 |
0.280 |
180 |
40 |
3.945 |
16.455 |
1.500 |
| 8" |
8.625 |
7.981 |
0.322 |
160 |
35 |
5.92 |
27.52 |
2.597 |
| 10" |
10.75 |
10.02 |
0.365 |
140 |
31 |
8.406 |
42.506 |
4.094 |
| 12" |
12.75 |
11.938 |
0.406 |
130 |
29 |
11.172 |
59.672 |
5.812 |
| 14" |
14 |
13.126 |
0.437 |
130 |
29 |
13.262 |
71.762 |
7.026 |
| 16" |
16 |
15 |
0.500 |
130 |
29 |
17.312 |
93.812 |
9.175 |
Schedule 80 PVC Pipe (Solid Core) - Dimensions, Pressure, Volume, etc.
| Dimensions (inches) |
Pressure |
Weight (lbs/ft) |
Water Volume
gal/ft |
| Nominal Size |
OD |
ID |
Wall
Thickness |
PSI @ 73°F |
PSI @ 140°F |
Pipe Only |
Pipe + Water |
| 1/2" |
0.84 |
0.147 |
0.546 |
850 |
187 |
0.225 |
0.326 |
0.003 |
| 3/4" |
1.05 |
0.154 |
0.742 |
690 |
152 |
0.305 |
0.491 |
0.008 |
| 1" |
1.315 |
0.179 |
0.957 |
630 |
139 |
0.449 |
0.76 |
0.015 |
| 1-1/4" |
1.66 |
0.191 |
1.278 |
520 |
114 |
0.618 |
1.173 |
0.033 |
| 1-1/2" |
1.9 |
0.2 |
1.5 |
470 |
103 |
0.751 |
1.516 |
0.049 |
| 2" |
2.375 |
0.218 |
1.939 |
400 |
88 |
1.04 |
2.319 |
0.092 |
| 2-1/2" |
2.875 |
0.276 |
2.323 |
420 |
92 |
1.584 |
3.418 |
0.128 |
| 3" |
3.5 |
0.3 |
2.9 |
370 |
81 |
2.124 |
4.984 |
0.216 |
| 4" |
4.5 |
0.337 |
3.826 |
320 |
70 |
3.105 |
8.085 |
0.405 |
| 5" |
5.563 |
0.375 |
4.813 |
290 |
64 |
4.343 |
12.213 |
0.673 |
| 6" |
6.625 |
0.432 |
5.761 |
280 |
62 |
5.929 |
17.219 |
0.978 |
| 8" |
8.625 |
0.5 |
7.625 |
250 |
55 |
9.051 |
28.851 |
1.790 |
| 10" |
10.75 |
0.593 |
9.564 |
230 |
51 |
13.429 |
44.529 |
2.862 |
| 12" |
12.75 |
0.687 |
11.376 |
230 |
51 |
18.458 |
52.458 |
4.080 |
| 14" |
14 |
0.75 |
12.5 |
220 |
48 |
22.224 |
73.424 |
4.934 |
| 16" |
16 |
0.843 |
14.314 |
220 |
48 |
28.557 |
98.257 |
6.503 |
Schedule 40 PVC Pipe (Foam Core) - Dimensions, Weight, Volume, etc.
| Nominal Size |
OD |
ID |
Wall Thickness |
Pipe Weight (lbs/ft) |
Pipe + Water Weight (lbs/ft) |
Water Volume (gal/ft) |
| 1-1/2" |
1.9 |
1.61 |
0.145 |
0.323 |
1.205 |
0.106 |
| 2" |
2.375 |
2.067 |
0.154 |
0.439 |
1.893 |
0.174 |
| 3" |
3.5 |
3.068 |
0.216 |
0.897 |
4.100 |
0.384 |
| 4" |
4.5 |
4.026 |
0.237 |
1.238 |
6.754 |
0.661 |
| 6" |
6.625 |
6.065 |
0.280 |
2.35 |
14.868 |
1.500 |
| 8" |
8.625 |
7.981 |
0.322 |
3.71 |
25.387 |
2.597 |
| 10" |
10.75 |
10.02 |
0.365 |
5.663 |
39.831 |
4.094 |
| 12" |
12.75 |
11.938 |
0.406 |
7 |
55.501 |
5.812 |
