PIPE5XXS Dimensions & Weight

PIPE5XXS is 5 in nominal size double extra strong (XXS) structural steel pipe (AISC), weighing 38.6 lb per foot — a stock choice for bollards, pipe columns, and handrail. It is the heaviest of the 3 PIPE5 sizes listed here.

PIPE5XXS Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Nominal pipe sizenominal size, not the outside diameter5 inNPS 5
Weight classXXSdouble extra strong (XXS)
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density11.34 in²73.2 cm²
Weight38.6 lb/ft57.4 kg/m

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

What does PIPE5XXS weigh and cost?

PIPE5XXS weighs 38.6 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $35.51 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
772 lbs
Material cost
$710.24

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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