The LSAW steel pipe size chart serves as a primary reference tool most frequently consulted by engineers, procurement specialists, and project managers during the selection, design, and purchasing processes. This article provides a detailed overview of LSAW steel pipes, covering their standard dimensions, wall thickness ranges, and common specification tables, as well as guidance on how to select the appropriate piping material based on specific application requirements.
API 5L (PSL1 / PSL2): Widely used for oil, gas, and water pipelines.
ASTM (A53, A252, A671): Structural and pressure pipe standards.
EN/ISO standards: European and global sizing norms.
These standards ensure consistent quality, performance under pressure, and interchangeability across projects.
Outer Diameter (OD): The external measurement across the pipe’s width, usually expressed in inches or millimeters.
Wall Thickness (WT): The thickness of the pipe wall, which balances pressure capacity and structural strength.
Length: Standard unit lengths are usually 6 m, 11.8–12 m, or customized up to 18 m. Longer pipes reduce field welding but increase transport challenges.
These dimensions are often paired with schedule values (e.g., SCH40, SCH80), which denote standardized wall thickness series commonly used in engineering specifications.
The Meaning of LSAW Steel Pipe
LSAW steel pipe (Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welding)—also known as straight-seam submerged arc welded steel pipe—is manufactured using a single medium-to-thick steel plate as raw material. After being formed through a pressing process (such as the JCOE or UOE methods), the plate edges are welded together using a double-sided submerged arc welding technique to create a longitudinally welded steel pipe. It is characterized by a large diameter (typically ranging from Φ406.4 mm to Φ1422.4 mm), substantial wall thickness, high pressure resistance, and excellent resistance to low-temperature corrosion.Standard LSAW Steel Pipe Size Chart
Below is a representative LSAW steel pipe dimension range chart showing common outer diameters (OD), wall thickness (WT), and length ranges based on industry standards and suppliers:| O.D. | W.T. | Length(m) | |||||||
| Inch | mm | Min.Yield Strength(Mpa) | |||||||
| Inch | mm | 245(B) | 290(X42) | 360(X52) | 415(X60) | 450(X65) | 485(X70) | 555(X80) | |
| 16 | 406 | 6.0-14.0 | 6.0-13.0 | 6.0-12.0 | 6.0-11.0 | 6.0-10.5 | 6.0-10.0 | 6.0-9.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 18 | 457 | 6.0-15.0 | 6.0-14.0 | 6.0-13.0 | 6.0-12.0 | 6.0-11.5 | 6.0-11.0 | 6.0-10.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 20 | 508 | 6.0-16.0 | 6.0-15.0 | 6.0-14.0 | 6.0-13.0 | 6.0-12.5 | 6.0-12.0 | 6.0-11.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 22 | 559 | 6.0-17.0 | 6.0-16.0 | 6.0-15.0 | 6.0-14.0 | 6.0-13.5 | 6.0-13.0 | 6.0-12.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 24 | 610 | 6.0-18.0 | 6.0-17.0 | 6.0-16.0 | 6.0-15.0 | 6.0-14.5 | 6.0-14.0 | 6.0-13.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 26 | 660 | 6.0-19.0 | 6.0-18.0 | 6.0-17.0 | 6.0-16.0 | 6.0-15.0 | 6.0-15.0 | 6.0-14.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 28 | 711 | 6.0-20.0 | 6.0-19.0 | 6.0-18.0 | 6.0-17.0 | 6.0-16.5 | 6.0-16.0 | 6.0-15.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 30 | 762 | 7.0-21.0 | 7.0-20.0 | 7.0-19.0 | 7.0-18.0 | 7.0-17.5 | 7.0-17.0 | 7.0-16.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 32 | 813 | 7.0-22.0 | 7.0-21.0 | 7.0-20.0 | 7.0-19.0 | 7.0-18.5 | 7.0-18.0 | 7.0-17.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 34 | 864 | 7.0-23.0 | 7.0-22.0 | 7.0-21.0 | 7.0-20.0 | 7.0-19.5 | 7.0-19.0 | 7.0-18.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 36 | 914 | 8.0-24.0 | 8.0-23.0 | 8.0-22.0 | 8.0-21.0 | 8.0-20.5 | 8.0-20.0 | 8.0-19.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 38 | 965 | 8.0-25.0 | 8.0-24.0 | 8.0-23.0 | 8.0-22.0 | 8.0-21.5 | 8.0-21.0 | 8.0-20.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 40 | 1016 | 8.0-26.0 | 8.0-25.0 | 8.0-24.0 | 8.0-23.0 | 8.0-22.5 | 8.0-22.0 | 8.0-21.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 42 | 1067 | 8.0-26.0 | 8.0-25.0 | 8.0-24.0 | 8.0-23.0 | 8.0-22.5 | 8.0-22.0 | 8.0-21.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 44 | 1118 | 9.0-27.0 | 9.0-26.0 | 9.0-24.5 | 9.0-23.5 | 9.0-22.8 | 9.0-22.0 | 9.0-21.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 46 | 1168 | 9.0-27.0 | 9.0-26.0 | 9.0-24.0 | 9.0-23.5 | 9.0-22.8 | 9.0-22.0 | 9.0-21.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 48 | 1219 | 9.0-28.0 | 9.0-27.0 | 9.0-25.4 | 9.0-24.0 | 9.0-23.5 | 9.0-23.0 | 9.0-22.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 52 | 1321 | 9.0-28.0 | 9.0-27.0 | 9.0-25.4 | 9.0-24.2 | 9.0-23.5 | 9.0-23.0 | 9.0-22.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 56 | 1422 | 10.0-29.0 | 10.0-28.0 | 10.0-26.0 | 10.0-24.5 | 10.0-23.8 | 10.0-23.0 | 10.0-22.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 60 | 1524 | 10.0-29.0 | 10.0-28.0 | 10.0-26.0 | 10.0-24.5 | 10.0-23.8 | 10.0-23.0 | 10.0-22.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 64 | 1626 | 10.0-30.0 | 10.0-29.0 | 10.0-27.0 | 10.0-25.4 | 10.0-24.8 | 10.0-24.0 | 10.0-23.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 68 | 1727 | 10.0-30.0 | 10.0-29.0 | 10.0-27.0 | 10.0-25.4 | 10.0-24.8 | 10.0-24.0 | 10.0-23.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
| 72 | 1829 | 10.0-30.0 | 10.0-29.0 | 10.0-27.0 | 10.0-25.4 | 10.0-24.8 | 10.0-24.0 | 10.0-23.0 | 6.0-12.3 |
Chemical Composition and Mechanical Properties of LSAW Steel Pipe
| Standard | Grade | Chemical Composition(max)% | Mechanical Properties(min) | |||||
| C | Mn | Si | S | P | Yield Strength(Mpa) | Tensile Strength(Mpa) | ||
| GB/T700-2006 | A | 0.22 | 1.4 | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.045 | 235 | 370 |
| B | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.35 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 235 | 370 | |
| C | 0.17 | 1.4 | 0.35 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 235 | 370 | |
| D | 0.17 | 1.4 | 0.35 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 235 | 370 | |
| GB/T1591-2009 | A | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 345 | 470 |
| B | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 345 | 470 | |
| C | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 345 | 470 | |
| BS En10025 | S235JR | 0.17 | 1.4 | - | 0.035 | 0.035 | 235 | 360 |
| S275JR | 0.21 | 1.5 | - | 0.035 | 0.035 | 275 | 410 | |
| S355JR | 0.24 | 1.6 | - | 0.035 | 0.035 | 355 | 470 | |
| DIN 17100 | ST37-2 | 0.2 | - | - | 0.05 | 0.05 | 225 | 340 |
| ST44-2 | 0.21 | - | - | 0.05 | 0.05 | 265 | 410 | |
| ST52-3 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 0.55 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 345 | 490 | |
| JIS G3101 | SS400 | - | - | - | 0.05 | 0.05 | 235 | 400 |
| SS490 | - | - | - | 0.05 | 0.05 | 275 | 490 | |
| API 5L PSL1 | A | 0.22 | 0.9 | - | 0.03 | 0.03 | 210 | 335 |
| B | 0.26 | 1.2 | - | 0.03 | 0.03 | 245 | 415 | |
| X42 | 0.26 | 1.3 | - | 0.03 | 0.03 | 290 | 415 | |
| X46 | 0.26 | 1.4 | - | 0.03 | 0.03 | 320 | 435 | |
| X52 | 0.26 | 1.4 | - | 0.03 | 0.03 | 360 | 460 | |
| X56 | 0.26 | 1.1 | - | 0.03 | 0.03 | 390 | 490 | |
| X60 | 0.26 | 1.4 | - | 0.03 | 0.03 | 415 | 520 | |
| X65 | 0.26 | 1.45 | - | 0.03 | 0.03 | 450 | 535 | |
| X70 | 0.26 | 1.65 | - | 0.03 | 0.03 | 585 | 570 | |
Tolerance of Outside Diameter and Wall Thickness of LSAW Steel Pipe
| Types | Standard | |||||
| SY/T5040-2000 | SY/T5037-2000 | SY/T9711.1-1977 | ASTM A252 | AWWA C200-97 | API 5L PSL1 | |
| Tube end OD deviation | ±0.5%D | ±0.5%D | -0.79mm～+2.38mm | <±0.1%T | <±0.1%T | ±1.6mm |
| Wall thickness | ±10.0%T | D<508mm, ±12.5%T | -8%T～+19.5%T | <-12.5%T | -8%T～+19.5%T | 5.0mm |
| D>508mm, ±10.0%T | T≥15.0mm, ±1.5mm | |||||
Common Standards and Specifications of LSAW pipes
LSAW pipes are often supplied to recognized international standards, including:API 5L (PSL1 / PSL2): Widely used for oil, gas, and water pipelines.
ASTM (A53, A252, A671): Structural and pressure pipe standards.
EN/ISO standards: European and global sizing norms.
These standards ensure consistent quality, performance under pressure, and interchangeability across projects.
How to Read an LSAW Pipe Size Chart ？
When interpreting the LSAW size chart, it’s important to understand the primary dimensions:Outer Diameter (OD): The external measurement across the pipe’s width, usually expressed in inches or millimeters.
Wall Thickness (WT): The thickness of the pipe wall, which balances pressure capacity and structural strength.
Length: Standard unit lengths are usually 6 m, 11.8–12 m, or customized up to 18 m. Longer pipes reduce field welding but increase transport challenges.
These dimensions are often paired with schedule values (e.g., SCH40, SCH80), which denote standardized wall thickness series commonly used in engineering specifications.
