PIPE2-1/2XS Dimensions & Weight
PIPE2-1/2XS is 2-1/2 in nominal size extra strong (XS) structural steel pipe (AISC), weighing 7.67 lb per foot — a stock choice for bollards, pipe columns, and handrail.
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PIPE2-1/2XS Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal pipe sizenominal size, not the outside diameter | 2-1/2 in | NPS 2-1/2 |
| Weight class | XS | extra strong (XS) |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 2.25 in² | 14.5 cm² |
| Weight | 7.67 lb/ft | 11.4 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does PIPE2-1/2XS weigh and cost?
PIPE2-1/2XS weighs 7.67 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $7.06 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- PIPE2-1/2STD5.8 lb/ft
- PIPE2-1/2XXS13.7 lb/ft
- PIPE3STD7.58 lb/ft
- PIPE2XXS9.04 lb/ft
- PIPE3-1/2STD9.12 lb/ft
- PIPE3XS10.3 lb/ft
- PIPE2XS5.03 lb/ft
- PIPE4STD10.8 lb/ft
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Deeper reading: HSS Sizes: Square & Rectangular Tube Guide · How to calculate steel weight