PIPE5XS Dimensions & Weight

PIPE5XS is 5 in nominal size extra strong (XS) structural steel pipe (AISC), weighing 20.8 lb per foot — a stock choice for bollards, pipe columns, and handrail.

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PIPE5XS Dimensions

Property	Imperial	Metric
Nominal pipe sizenominal size, not the outside diameter	5 in	NPS 5
Weight class	XS	extra strong (XS)
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density	6.11 in²	39.4 cm²
Weight	20.8 lb/ft	31 kg/m

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

What does PIPE5XS weigh and cost?

PIPE5XS weighs 20.8 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $19.14 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight

416 lbs

Material cost

$382.72

Material only, example pricing. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.

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