Support Spacing for ABS, PE, PVC, Fiberglass and Steel Pipes
Maximum distance between supports for ABS, PE, PVC, Fiberglass and Steel Pipes.
Support span for PVC, Fiberglass and Steel pipes filled with cold water:
Support Spacing (feet) Load Calculator! | ||||
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NPS (inches) | DN (mm) | Standard Steel Pipe | Fiberglass Pipe | PVC Pipe Schedule 80 |
1 | 25 | 7 | 12 | 4.5 |
1 1/2 | 40 | 9 | 14 | 5 |
2 | 50 | 10 | 15 | 5 |
3 | 80 | 12 | 17 | 6 |
4 | 100 | 14 | 19 | 7.5 |
6 | 150 | 17 | 22 | 8.5 |
8 | 200 | 19 | 24 | 9 |
10 | 250 | 22 | 27 | 9.5 |
- specific gravity of water = 1.0 - temperature 60oF (15.56oC)
- 1 ft (foot) = 0.3048 m
Support centers for ABS, PE and PVC pipes - schedule 40 and 80: