Pipe Pressure Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Pipe Pressure (\(P_{pipe}\)):

\[ P_{pipe} = \frac{2 \cdot S \cdot T}{D} \]

Where:

\(P_{pipe}\) is the Pipe Pressure (PSI)
\(S\) is the allowable stress (PSI)
\(T\) is the wall thickness (in)
\(D\) is the outside diameter (in)

What is Pipe Pressure?

Pipe Pressure is the pressure exerted within a pipe, calculated using the allowable stress, wall thickness, and outside diameter of the pipe. This measurement is crucial for ensuring the pipe can withstand the internal pressure without failing.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Allowable Stress (\(S\)) = 2000 PSI
Wall Thickness (\(T\)) = 0.5 in
Outside Diameter (\(D\)) = 10 in

Using the formula:

\[ P_{pipe} = \frac{2 \cdot 2000 \cdot 0.5}{10} = 200 \]

The Pipe Pressure is 200 PSI.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Allowable Stress (\(S\)) = 1500 PSI
Wall Thickness (\(T\)) = 0.3 in
Outside Diameter (\(D\)) = 8 in

Using the formula:

\[ P_{pipe} = \frac{2 \cdot 1500 \cdot 0.3}{8} = 112.5 \]

The Pipe Pressure is 112.5 PSI.