Pipe Weight Calculator
Estimate pipe weight, load per length and material cost from outside diameter, wall thickness, run length and editable material density.
Default project preview
384 lb
Weight per length
3.66 lb/ft
Order length
105 ft
Pipe wall volume
0.784 ft³
Inside diameter
2.067 in
Calculator
Build the material order
Your order will appear here
Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Pipe wall area = π × (outside radius² − inside radius²). Material volume = wall area × order length. Weight = volume × density.
FAQ
Pipe Weight Calculator questions
Why does nominal pipe size not match outside diameter?+
Pipe naming systems use nominal sizes; actual outside diameter and wall thickness depend on the pipe standard and schedule.
Can this calculate plastic pipe?+
Yes, when the actual dimensions and appropriate plastic density are entered.
Does this include fittings?+
No. Fittings, valves, flanges and supports should be added separately.