PIPE2-1/2XXS Dimensions & Weight

PIPE2-1/2XXS is 2-1/2 in nominal size double extra strong (XXS) structural steel pipe (AISC), weighing 13.7 lb per foot — a stock choice for bollards, pipe columns, and handrail. It is the heaviest of the 3 PIPE2-1/2 sizes listed here.

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PIPE2-1/2XXS Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Nominal pipe sizenominal size, not the outside diameter2-1/2 inNPS 2-1/2
Weight classXXSdouble extra strong (XXS)
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density4.03 in²26 cm²
Weight13.7 lb/ft20.4 kg/m

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

What does PIPE2-1/2XXS weigh and cost?

PIPE2-1/2XXS weighs 13.7 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $12.60 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
274 lbs
Material cost
$252.08

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