PIPE12XS Dimensions & Weight

PIPE12XS is 12 in nominal size extra strong (XS) structural steel pipe (AISC), weighing 65.5 lb per foot — a stock choice for bollards, pipe columns, and handrail.

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PIPE12XS Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Nominal pipe sizenominal size, not the outside diameter12 inNPS 12
Weight classXSextra strong (XS)
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density19.25 in²124.2 cm²
Weight65.5 lb/ft97.5 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does PIPE12XS weigh and cost?

PIPE12XS weighs 65.5 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $60.26 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
1,310 lbs
Material cost
$1,205.20

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