ASTM A53 / ASME B36.10M Schedule 40 Steel True ID: 2.067" (52.5 mm) 600 PSI W.O.G.

2" Schedule 40 Steel Pipe Volume & Capacity Calculator

Standard 2" nominal Schedule 40 carbon steel pipe has an exact ASME inside diameter of 2.067 inches, holding 0.1743 US gallons (2.165 liters per meter) per linear foot. Part of our Gas Pipe Volume Calculator and universal Pipe Volume Calculator suite.

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Calculated Result

Total Liquid Capacity

Internal Holding Volume

3.486 US gallons

≈ 13.197 litres

Unit Conversions

US Gallons 3.486 gal

Litres 13.197 L

Cubic Feet (ft³) 0.4661 ft³

Cubic Inches (in³) 805.35 in³

Imperial Gallons 2.903 UK gal

Cubic Meters (m³) 0.0132 m³

Filled Water Weight 29.1 lbs (13.2 kg)

Linear Capacity Rate 0.1743 gal/ft

Calculations are based on cylindrical formula $V = \pi r^2 L$. Verify dimensions against manufacturer specs for code submittals.

Pre-Calculated Capacity Table

2" Schedule 40 Steel Pipe Quick Sizing Chart

Volumetric liquid holding capacity and dry/wet mechanical loads for 2" carbon steel pipe runs.

Pipe Length (Ft)	US Gallons	Liters	Cubic Feet (ft³)	Fluid Weight (lbs)	Dry Steel (lbs)	Total Wet Weight
1 ft	0.174 gal	0.66 L	0.023 ft³	1.5 lbs	3.7 lbs	5.1 lbs
2 ft	0.349 gal	1.32 L	0.047 ft³	2.9 lbs	7.3 lbs	10.2 lbs
5 ft	0.872 gal	3.30 L	0.117 ft³	7.3 lbs	18.3 lbs	25.5 lbs
10 ft	1.743 gal	6.60 L	0.233 ft³	14.5 lbs	36.5 lbs	51.1 lbs
20 ft	3.486 gal	13.20 L	0.466 ft³	29.1 lbs	73.1 lbs	102.1 lbs
50 ft	8.71 gal	33.0 L	1.17 ft³	72.7 lbs	182.7 lbs	255.4 lbs
100 ft	17.43 gal	66.0 L	2.33 ft³	145.4 lbs	365.3 lbs	510.7 lbs
250 ft	43.58 gal	165.0 L	5.83 ft³	363.5 lbs	913.3 lbs	1276.8 lbs
500 ft	87.15 gal	329.9 L	11.65 ft³	727.0 lbs	1826.5 lbs	2553.5 lbs

Engineering Methodology

How to Calculate 2" Steel Pipe Volume

Exact cylinder geometry calculations based on ASME B36.10M inside diameter tolerances.

Step 1

Determine Inside Radius ($r$)

Divide ASME inside diameter by 2:

r = 2.067" / 2 = 1.0335"

Step 2

Compute Flow Area ($A$)

Calculate circular internal cross-sectional area:

A = \pi \times (1.0335)^2 = 3.3556 sq in

Step 3

Calculate Linear Foot Volume

Multiply cross-sectional area by 12 inches (1 linear foot):

V_linear = 3.3556 \times 12 = 40.267 cu in/ft

Step 4

Convert to US Gallons & Weight

Divide cubic inches by 231 (cubic inches in 1 US Gallon):

Gal/Ft = 40.267 / 231 = 0.1743 Gal/Ft

Technical Specifications

2" Schedule 40 Steel Profile

Physical dimensions, structural weights, and pressure thresholds.

Outside Diameter (OD)

2.375 inches

60.3 mm

Inside Diameter (ID)
2.067 inches
52.5 mm

Wall Thickness

0.154 inches

ASME B36.10M Spec

Max Recommended Flow

60 GPM

At standard liquid velocity

Bare Pipe Weight

3.653 lbs/ft

Structural iron dead load

Max Temperature Limit

450°F

232°C hydronic/steam

Common Applications for 2" Schedule 40 Steel Pipe:

Commercial gas mains
Primary hydronic chilled & hot water risers
NFPA standpipe feeds

Primary Specification Note: The industry benchmark for commercial boiler rooms and building mechanical room distribution manifolds.

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Expert FAQ Guide

2" Schedule 40 Steel Pipe FAQs

Engineering questions and calculations for 2" carbon steel pipe.

3 Questions Answered

Q1 How many gallons of water are in 1 foot of 2" Schedule 40 steel pipe?

A standard 2 inch Schedule 40 steel pipe holds 0.1743 US Gallons (0.6598 Liters) of water per linear foot.

Q2 How many feet of 2" steel pipe hold 10 gallons?

It takes approximately 57.4 linear feet of 2-inch Schedule 40 steel pipe to hold 10 US Gallons of water.

Q3 How much does 2" Schedule 40 steel pipe weigh full of water?

When full of water, 2" Schedule 40 steel pipe weighs 5.11 lbs per linear foot (3.65 lbs bare pipe + 1.45 lbs water).

Total Liquid Capacity

Unit Conversions

2" Schedule 40 Steel Pipe Quick Sizing Chart

How to Calculate 2" Steel Pipe Volume

Determine Inside Radius ($r$)

Compute Flow Area ($A$)

Calculate Linear Foot Volume

Convert to US Gallons & Weight

2" Schedule 40 Steel Profile

Common Applications for 2" Schedule 40 Steel Pipe:

Compare Related Pipe Sizes & Schedules

2" Schedule 40 Steel Pipe FAQs

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