WeightCalculation

polyethylene Pipe

Weight Calculation

How is the weight of polyethylene Pipe calculated?

Pipe weight (kg/m) = (outside diameter − wall thickness) × wall thickness × π × density / 1000. One metre of Ø48.3 × 3 mm polyethylene Pipe weighs about 0.406 kg.

What is the density of polyethylene?

The density of polyethylene is taken as 0.95 g/cm³ (950 kg/m³).

polyethylene Pipe weight table for standard sizes

Size (mm)Weight (kg/m)
Ø21.3 × 20.115
Ø33.7 × 2.50.233
Ø48.3 × 30.406
Ø60.3 × 30.513
Ø88.9 × 41.014
Ø114.3 × 41.317

How accurate is the calculated weight?

Values are theoretical; production tolerances and corner radii can make the actual weight differ by 2–5%.