Platinum Pipe
Weight Calculation
How is the weight of Platinum Pipe calculated?
Pipe weight (kg/m) = (outside diameter − wall thickness) × wall thickness × π × density / 1000. One metre of Ø48.3 × 3 mm Platinum Pipe weighs about 9.158 kg.
What is the density of Platinum?
The density of Platinum is taken as 21.45 g/cm³ (21,450 kg/m³).
Platinum Pipe weight table for standard sizes
| Size (mm) | Weight (kg/m) |
|---|---|
| Ø21.3 × 2 | 2.601 |
| Ø33.7 × 2.5 | 5.256 |
| Ø48.3 × 3 | 9.158 |
| Ø60.3 × 3 | 11.58 |
| Ø88.9 × 4 | 22.89 |
| Ø114.3 × 4 | 29.73 |
How accurate is the calculated weight?
Values are theoretical; production tolerances and corner radii can make the actual weight differ by 2–5%.