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.
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:
Material only, example pricing. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.
Pricing more than one size? Build a full member list in the free calculator →
Stop counting PIPE2-1/2STDs by hand.
Upload your drawing set and SteelFlo puts a box on every steel label it finds — every PIPE2-1/2STD, on every page — ready to review and export as a bill of materials.
Related sizes
Deeper reading: HSS Sizes: Square & Rectangular Tube Guide · How to calculate steel weight