PIPE2-1/2STD Dimensions & Weight
PIPE2-1/2STD is 2-1/2 in nominal size standard weight (STD) structural steel pipe (AISC), weighing 5.8 lb per foot — a stock choice for bollards, pipe columns, and handrail. It is the lightest of the 3 PIPE2-1/2 sizes listed here.
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PIPE2-1/2STD Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal pipe sizenominal size, not the outside diameter | 2-1/2 in | NPS 2-1/2 |
| Weight class | STD | standard weight (STD) |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 1.7 in² | 11 cm² |
| Weight | 5.8 lb/ft | 8.6 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does PIPE2-1/2STD weigh and cost?
PIPE2-1/2STD weighs 5.8 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $5.34 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- PIPE2-1/2XS7.67 lb/ft
- PIPE2-1/2XXS13.7 lb/ft
- PIPE2XS5.03 lb/ft
- PIPE3STD7.58 lb/ft
- PIPE2STD3.66 lb/ft
- PIPE1-1/2XS3.63 lb/ft
- PIPE1-1/4XS3 lb/ft
- PIPE1-1/2STD2.72 lb/ft
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Deeper reading: HSS Sizes: Square & Rectangular Tube Guide · How to calculate steel weight