Stainless Steel Pipe Weight Chart in Kg | PS Steel India

If you are buying SS 304 or SS 316 Stainless Steel Pipe
and you don’t know:

1. what its per meter weight is

2. which schedule is right for your work

3. and how much loss can be incurred due to incorrect weight

then watch this video till the end.

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We supply:
• Stainless steel pipes
• Tubes
• Pipe fittings

all over India
and also provide the right technical guidance to our customers.

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What is a Stainless Steel Pipe Weight Chart?

Now let’s first understand –
What exactly is a Stainless Steel Pipe Weight Chart?

A weight chart is a standard chart
which clearly shows the pipe’s:

• Size
• Outer Diameter
• Thickness
• Schedule
• Per Meter Weight (in kg)

This chart determines whether:

1. the pipe you are buying

2. is of the correct weight

3. and standard

Why is the Weight Chart Important?

Now the question arises –
Why is knowing the weight chart so important?

Let’s say,
you are buying:
• 500 meters of pipe
• or 1000 meters of pipe
for a project.

If you assume even a slightly incorrect weight per meter, then:

1. The cost can increase by thousands of rupees

2. Transportation costs increase

3. The pipe doesn’t fit on site

4. And the quality is questioned

That’s why experts always say –
“Always check the weight chart before buying pipes.”

SS 304 Stainless Steel Pipe – Complete Information

Now let’s talk about SS 304 Stainless Steel Pipe.

SS 304 is the most commonly used grade.
This is especially used in:

• Fabrication work
• Water lines
• Food industry
• Structural applications

SS 304 pipes are:

1. Strong

2. Corrosion-resistant

3. Quite cost-effective

But keep in mind –
the weight of SS 304 also varies according to the Schedule.

SS 316 Stainless Steel Pipe – Why is it special?

Now let’s talk about SS 316 Stainless Steel Pipe.

SS 316 contains molybdenum,
which makes it:

• More corrosion-resistant
• Better suited for chemical and acidic environments
• Perfect for marine and pharmaceutical industries

The weight of SS 316:

1. May be slightly more than SS 304

2. But the performance is also proportionally better

Understanding with a Practical Example

Let’s say,
you need a 2-inch SS 316 Pipe – Schedule 40.

If a supplier is giving you a pipe with less weight, then understand that:

1. The thickness is less

2. The quality is not up to the standard

3. And there may be leakage or failure in the future

Therefore, the Weight Chart is your biggest weapon.

If you need:
• The complete Weight Chart for SS 304 Stainless Steel Pipe
• The complete Weight Chart for SS 316 Stainless Steel Pipe