Piping Specification & Component Calculator

? Key Facts & FAQ Key facts Pipe outside diameter is fixed by NPS (ASME B36.10M) – it does not change with schedule; only wall and bore change. ID = OD – 2t. NPS 6 Sch 40: 168.3 – 2(7.11) = 154.08 mm. Steel pipe weight w = 0.02466 x t x (OD – t) … Read more

Piping Specifications and Components: Complete Engineering Guide (ASME B31.3)

What are piping specifications? Pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, gaskets and bolting explained with ASME B31.3 and B16.5-2025 data and 14 printable tables.

What Is a Pipe and Pipe Class? Complete Engineering Guide (ASME B31.3)

Pipe class explained – pipe class A1B and line number 6"-P-1001-A1B-H, Aienginear guide

A pipe carries fluid; a pipe class is the specification that fixes every approved component for one service. This 2026 guide covers schedules, B31.3 wall thickness, B16.5 ratings, a sample A1B class sheet and branch table.