Designation: C 585 – 90 (Reapproved 1998)

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Standard Practice for

Inner and Outer Diameters of Rigid Thermal Insulation for
Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing (NPS System)1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 585; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope pipe, it may not readily nest as the outer layer between the
1.1 This practice is intended as a dimensional standard for different materials or with different manufacturers. Care should
preformed rigid thermal insulation for pipes and tubing. be exercised to determine these differences before specifying
1.2 This practice covers insulation supplied in cylindrical or ordering nesting sizes.
sections, usually split into half-sections, and lists recom- 4.3 Dimensions in accordance with this practice permit
mended inner and outer diameters of insulation having nominal application of one thickness of pipe insulation over another
wall thicknesses from 1 to 5 in. (25 to 127 mm) to fit over (Nesting or Simplified Dimensional System), to obtain total
standard sizes of pipe and tubing. thicknesses greater than those manufactured as single layer, or
1.3 This standard does not purport to address the safety for multilayer application when desired.
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility 5. Procedure
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory NOTE 1—Suggested tolerances are shown for information purposes
limitations prior to use. only.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 5.1 Measurement:
as the standard. The values stated in SI units are provided for 5.1.1 Measurement of inner and outer diameters shall be
information only. made to the nearest 1⁄32 in. (0.8 mm) using a steel tape or rule.
5.1.1.1 Half Sections—The diameter reported for each half-
2. Referenced Documents section shall be the average of six measurements taken at three
2.1 ASTM Standards: locations including two near the ends and one near the center
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulating (see Fig. 1a and Fig. 2a). Three of the six readings shall be
Materials2 taken in the longitudinal plane of the flat, cut surface: the other
three shall each be twice a half-diameter in the longitudinal
3. Terminology plane at right angles to that of the first three (see Fig. 1b and
3.1 Definitions—Definitions pertaining to insulation are de- Fig. 2b).
fined in Terminology C 168. 5.1.1.2 Hinged Sections—The diameter reported for each
hinged section shall be the average of four measurements taken
4. Significance and Use at both ends of the section (two per end) (see Fig. 3). The two
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to ensure satisfactory fit measurements at each end shall be at right angles.
on standard sizes, to accommodate radial expansion of pipes 5.2 Recommended Inner Diameters:
and tubes which are heated after being insulated, and to 5.2.1 Inner diameters and suggested tolerances for nominal
minimize the number of insulation sizes and thicknesses to be sizes of insulation for pipe are shown in Table 1. Iron pipe in
manufactured and stocked. sizes for 41⁄2, 5, 7-in. (113, 125, 175-mm), and larger odd-
4.2 While insulation may be manufactured to these recom- numbered diameters is not standard, but insulation for these is
mended dimensions, care should be exercised in attempting to included for multi-layer purposes.
nest layers of different materials, or layers supplied by different 5.2.2 Inner diameters and suggested tolerances for nominal
manufacturers. Individual manufacturing processes may oper- sizes of tubing through 6 in. (150-mm) are shown in Table 2.
ate at slightly different tolerances. While the product will fit the 5.3 Recommended Outer Diameters:
5.3.1 Nominal outer diameters for nominal sizes of pipe are
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C-16 on Thermal
shown in Table 3 and Table 4 and tubing in Table 5 and Table
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.20 on Homogeneous 6. It should be noted that these values for both pipe and tubing
Inorganic Thermal Insulations. are identical with iron pipe outer diameters as shown in
Current edition approved June 29, 1990. Published August 1990. Originally Columns 2 and 3 of Table 3 and Table 4. Table 3, Table 4, Table
published as C 585 – 66 T to replace C 312 and C 521. Last previous edition
C 585 – 89.
5, and Table 6 are for nesting purposes only. When product is
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06. to be nested, it shall be so stated on order.

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Fig. 1a Three Meaurement Locations

Fig. 1b Diameter and Half-Diameter Measurement Locations

FIG. 1 Inner Diameter Measurement

Fig. 2a Three Measurement Locations

Fig. 2b Diameter and Half-Diameter Measurement Locations

FIG. 2 Outer Diameter Measurement

5.3.2 Suggested maximum outer diameters for nominal 6. Keywords

sizes of pipe are shown in Table 7 and Table 8 and tubing in
6.1 pipe thermal insulation diameter; pipe thermal insula-
Table 9 and Table 10. Table 7, Table 8, Table 9, and Table 10
tion dimension; pipe thermal insulation thickness; thermal
are for jacketing purposes only.
insulation; thermal insulating materials-pipe; thermal insulat-
5.4 Approximate Insulation Wall Thickness:
5.4.1 For information purposes, the wall thicknesses of pipe ing materials-rigid; tubing thermal insulation thickness
insulation obtained by subtracting inner diameters in Table 1
from corresponding outer diameters in Table 3 and Table 4, and
dividing the results by two, are shown in Table 11. Correspond-
ing values for tubing are shown in Table 12.

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FIG. 3 Hinged Section Measurement Locations

TABLE 1 Inner Diameter of Insulation for Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)

Pipe Insulation
Tolerance
Nominal Size Outer Diameter Inner Diameter
Minus Plus
in. in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
⁄
12 0.840 21.3 0.86 22 0 0 ⁄
1 16 1.6
3⁄4 1.050 26.7 1.07 27 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
1 1.315 33.4 1.33 34 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
11⁄4 1.660 42.2 1.68 43 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
11⁄2 1.900 48.3 1.92 49 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
2 2.375 60.3 2.41 61 0 0 3⁄32 2.4
21⁄2 2.875 73.0 2.91 74 0 0 3⁄32 2.4
3 3.500 88.9 3.53 90 0 0 3⁄32 2.4
31⁄2 4.000 101.6 4.03 102 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
4 4.500 114.3 4.53 115 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
41⁄2 5.000 127.0 5.03 128 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
5 5.563 141.4 5.64 143 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
6 6.625 168.3 6.70 170 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
7 7.625 193.7 7.70 196 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
8 8.625 219.1 8.70 221 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
9 9.625 244.5 9.70 246 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
10 10.750 273.0 10.83 275 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
11 11.750 298.4 11.83 300 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
12 12.750 323.8 12.84 326 1⁄16 1.6 3⁄32 2.4
14A 14.000 355.6 14.09 358 1⁄16 1.6 5⁄32 4.0
A
Larger sizes through 26 in., in 1-in. (25.4-mm) increments.

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TABLE 2 Inner Diameter of Insulation Tubes
Tube Insulation
Tolerance
Nominal Size Outer Diameter Inner Diameter
Minus Plus
in. in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
⁄
38 0.500 12.7 0.52 13 0 0 ⁄
1 16 1.6
1⁄2 0.625 15.9 0.64 16 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
3⁄4 0.875 22.2 0.89 23 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
1 1.125 28.6 1.14 29 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
11⁄4 1.375 34.9 1.39 35 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
11⁄2 1.625 41.3 1.64 42 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
2 2.125 54.0 2.16 55 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
21⁄2 2.625 66.7 2.66 68 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
3 3.125 79.4 3.16 80 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
31⁄2 3.625 92.1 3.66 93 0 0 1⁄16 1.6
4 4.125 104.8 4.16 106 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
5 5.125 130.2 5.16 131 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4
6 6.125 155.6 6.20 157 1⁄32 0.8 3⁄32 2.4

TABLE 3 Outer Diameters of Insulation for Nominal Pipe Sizes (NPS), in.
Pipe Insulation, Nominal Thickness

Nominal in. 1 11⁄2 2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5

Size mm 25 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127
in. Outer Diameter, in.A
⁄
12 2.88 4.00 5.00 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75
⁄
34 2.88 4.00 5.00 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75
1 3.50 4.50 5.56 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75
11⁄4 3.50 5.00 5.56 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75
11⁄2 4.00 5.00 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75
2 4.50 5.56 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75
21⁄2 5.00 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00
3 5.56 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00
31⁄2 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 12.75 14.00
4 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00 15.00
41⁄2 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00 14.00 15.00
5 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00 15.00 16.00
6 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00
7 ... 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00
8 ... 11.75 12.75 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00
9 ... 12.75 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00
10 ... 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00
11 ... 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00
12 ... 16.00 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 23.00
14B ... 17.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 23.00 24.00
A
These are identical with pipe outer diameters (see Table 1, Columns 2 and 3).
B
Larger sizes through 36 in., in 1-in. (25.4-mm) increments.

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TABLE 4 Outer Diameters of Insulation for Nominal Pipe Sizes (NPS), mm
Pipe Insulation, Nominal Thickness

Nominal in. 1 1⁄
12 2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5
Size mm 25 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127
in. Outer Diameter, mmA
⁄
12 73 102 127 168 194 219 244 273 298
⁄
34 73 102 127 168 194 219 244 273 298
1 89 114 141 168 194 219 244 273 298
11⁄4 89 127 141 168 194 219 244 273 298
11⁄2 102 127 168 194 219 244 273 298 324
2 114 141 168 194 219 244 273 298 324
21⁄2 127 168 194 219 244 273 298 324 356
3 141 168 194 219 244 273 298 324 356
31⁄2 168 194 219 244 273 298 324 356 381
4 168 194 219 244 273 298 324 356 381
41⁄2 194 219 244 273 298 324 356 381 406
5 194 219 244 273 298 324 356 381 406
6 219 244 273 298 324 356 381 406 432
7 ... 273 298 324 356 381 406 432 457
8 ... 298 324 356 381 406 432 457 483
9 ... 324 356 381 406 432 457 483 508
10 ... 356 381 406 432 457 483 508 533
11 ... 381 406 432 457 483 508 533 559
12 ... 406 432 457 483 508 533 559 584
14B ... 432 457 483 508 533 559 584 610
A
These are identical with pipe outer diameters (see Table 1, Columns 2 and 3).
B
Larger sizes through 36 in., in 1-in. (25.4-mm) increments.

TABLE 5 Outer Diameters of Insulation for Tubes, in.

Tube Insulation, Nominal Thickness

Nominal in. 1 1⁄
12 2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5
Size mm 25 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127
in. Outer Diameter, in.A
⁄
38 2.38 3.50 4.50 5.56 6.62 ... ... ... ...
1⁄2 2.88 3.50 4.50 5.56 6.62 ... ... ... ...
3⁄4 2.88 4.00 5.00 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75
1 2.88 4.00 5.00 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75
11⁄4 3.50 4.50 5.56 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75
11⁄2 3.50 4.50 5.56 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75
2 4.00 5.00 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75
21⁄2 4.50 5.56 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75
3 5.00 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00
31⁄2 5.56 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00
4 6.62 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00 15.00
5 7.62 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00 15.00 16.00
6 8.62 9.62 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.00 15.00 16.00 17.00
A
These are identical with pipe outer diameters (see Table 1, Columns 2 and 3).

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TABLE 6 Outer Diameters of Insulation for Tubes, mm
Tube Insulation, Nominal Thickness

Nominal in. 1 1⁄
12 2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5
Size mm 25 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127
in. Outer Diameter, mmA
⁄
38 60 89 114 141 168 ... ... ... ...
⁄
12 73 89 114 141 168 ... ... ... ...
3⁄4 73 102 127 168 194 219 244 273 298
1 73 102 127 168 194 219 244 273 298
11⁄4 89 114 141 168 194 219 244 273 298
11⁄2 89 114 141 168 194 219 244 273 298
2 102 127 168 194 219 244 273 298 324
21⁄2 114 141 168 194 219 244 273 298 324
3 127 168 194 219 244 273 298 324 356
31⁄2 141 168 194 219 244 273 298 324 356
4 168 194 219 244 273 298 324 356 381
5 194 219 244 273 298 324 356 381 406
6 219 244 273 298 324 356 381 406 432
A
These are identical with pipe outer diameters (see Table 1, Columns 2 and 3).

TABLE 7 Outer Diameters of Insulation for Nominal Pipe Sizes (NPS), maximum, in.
Pipe Insulation, Nominal Thickness
Nominal in. 1 1⁄
12 2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5
Size
mm 25 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127
in. Outer Diameter, in.A
⁄
12 3.25 4.38 5.38 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13
⁄
34 3.25 4.38 5.38 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13
1 3.88 4.88 6 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13
11⁄4 3.88 5.38 6 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13
11⁄2 4.38 5.38 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13
2 4.88 6 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13
21⁄2 5.38 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38
3 6 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38
31⁄2 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 13.13 14.38
4 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38 15.38
41⁄2 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38 14.38 15.38
5 9 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38 15.38 16.38
6 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38 15.38 16.38 17.38
7 ... 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38 15.38 16.38 17.38 18.38
8 ... 12.13 13.13 14.38 15.38 16.38 17.38 18.38 19.38
9 ... 13.13 14.38 15.38 16.38 17.38 18.38 19.38 20.38
10 ... 14.38 15.38 16.38 17.38 18.38 19.38 20.38 21.38
11 ... 15.38 16.38 17.38 18.38 19.38 20.38 21.38 22.38
12 ... 16.38 17.38 18.38 19.38 20.38 21.38 22.38 23.38
14B ... 17.50 18.50 19.50 20.50 21.50 22.50 23.50 24.50
A
These are identical with pipe outer diameters (see Table 1, Columns 2 and 3).
B
Larger sizes through 36 in., in 1-in. (25.4-mm) increments.

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TABLE 8 Outer Diameters of Insulation for Nominal Pipe Sizes (NPS), maximum, mm
Pipe Insulation, Nominal Thickness
Nominal in. 1 1⁄
12 2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5
Size
mm 25 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127
in. Outer Diameter, mmA
⁄
12 83 112 137 178 203 229 254 283 308
⁄
34 83 112 137 178 203 229 254 283 308
1 99 124 153 178 203 229 254 283 308
11⁄4 99 137 153 178 203 229 254 283 308
11⁄2 112 137 178 203 229 254 283 308 334
2 124 153 178 203 229 254 283 308 334
21⁄2 137 178 203 229 254 283 308 334 365
3 153 178 203 229 254 283 308 334 365
31⁄2 178 203 229 254 283 308 334 365 391
4 178 203 229 254 283 308 334 365 391
41⁄2 203 229 254 283 308 334 365 391 416
5 229 229 254 283 308 334 365 391 416
6 229 254 283 308 334 365 391 416 441
7 ... 283 308 334 365 391 416 441 467
8 ... 308 334 365 391 416 441 467 492
9 ... 334 365 391 416 441 467 492 518
10 ... 365 391 416 441 467 492 518 543
11 ... 391 416 441 467 492 518 543 568
12 ... 416 441 467 492 518 543 568 594
14B ... 445 470 495 521 546 572 597 622
A
These are identical with pipe outer diameters (see Table 1, Columns 2 and 3).
B
Larger sizes through 36 in. in 1-in. (25.4-mm) increments.

TABLE 9 Outer Diameters of Insulation for Tubes, Maximum, in.

Tube Insulation, Nominal Thickness
Nominal in. 1 1⁄
12 2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5
Size
mm 25 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127
in. Outer Diameter, in.A
⁄
38 2.75 3.88 4.88 5.88 7 ... ... ... ...
1⁄2 3.25 3.88 4.88 5.88 7 ... ... ... ...
3⁄4 3.25 4.38 5.38 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13
1 3.25 4.38 5.38 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13
11⁄4 3.88 4.88 5.88 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13
11⁄2 3.88 4.88 5.88 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13
2 4.38 5.38 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13
21⁄2 4.88 5.88 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13
3 5.38 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38
31⁄2 5.88 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38
4 7 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38 15.38
5 8 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38 15.38 16.38
6 9 10 11.13 12.13 13.13 14.38 15.38 16.38 17.38
A
These are identical with pipe outer diameters (see Table 1, Columns 2 and 3).

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TABLE 10 Outer Diameters of Insulation for Tubes, Maximum, mm
Tube Insulation, Nominal Thickness

Nominal in. 1 1⁄
12 2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5
Size mm 25 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127
in. Outer Diameter, mmA
⁄
38 70 99 124 149 178 ... ... ... ...
⁄
12 83 99 124 149 178 ... ... ... ...
3⁄4 83 111 137 178 203 229 254 283 308
1 83 111 137 178 203 229 254 283 308
11⁄4 99 124 149 178 203 229 254 283 308
11⁄2 99 124 149 178 203 229 254 283 308
2 111 137 178 203 229 254 283 308 334
21⁄2 124 149 178 203 229 254 283 308 334
3 137 178 203 229 254 283 308 334 365
31⁄2 149 178 203 229 254 283 308 334 365
4 178 203 229 254 283 308 334 365 391
5 203 229 254 283 308 334 365 391 416
6 229 254 283 308 334 365 391 416 441
A
These are identical with pipe outer diameters (see Table 1, Columns 2 and 3).

TABLE 11 Approximate Wall Thickness of Insulation for Pipes

Pipe Insulation, Nominal Thickness
in. 1 1⁄
12 2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5
Nominal
mm 25 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127
Size
Approximate Wall Thickness
in. in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
12 ⁄ 1.01 26 1.57 40 2.07 53 2.88 73 3.38 86 3.88 99 4.38 111 4.95 126 5.45 138
34 ⁄ 0.90 23 1.46 37 1.96 50 2.78 71 3.28 83 3.78 96 4.28 109 4.84 123 5.34 136
1 1.08 27 1.58 40 2.12 54 2.64 67 3.14 80 3.64 92 4.14 105 4.71 120 5.21 132
11⁄4 0.91 23 1.66 42 1.94 49 2.47 63 2.97 75 3.47 88 3.97 101 4.54 115 5.04 128
11⁄2 1.04 26 1.54 39 2.35 60 2.85 72 3.35 85 3.85 98 4.42 112 4.92 125 5.42 138
2 1.04 26 1.58 40 2.10 53 2.60 66 3.10 79 3.60 91 4.17 106 4.67 119 5.17 131
21⁄2 1.04 26 1.86 47 2.36 60 2.86 73 3.36 85 3.92 100 4.42 112 4.92 125 5.55 141
3 1.02 26 1.54 39 2.04 52 2.54 65 3.04 77 3.61 92 4.11 104 4.61 117 5.24 133
31⁄2 1.30 33 1.80 46 2.30 58 2.80 71 3.36 85 3.86 98 4.36 111 4.36 111 4.99 127
4 1.04 26 1.54 39 2.04 52 2.54 65 3.11 79 3.61 92 4.11 104 4.74 120 5.24 133
41⁄2 1.30 33 1.80 46 2.30 58 2.86 73 3.36 85 3.86 98 4.48 114 4.49 114 4.99 127
5 0.99 25 1.49 38 1.99 51 2.56 65 3.06 78 3.56 90 4.18 106 4.68 119 5.18 132
6 0.96 24 1.46 37 2.02 51 2.52 64 3.02 77 3.65 93 4.15 105 4.65 118 5.15 131
7 ... ... 1.52 39 2.02 51 2.52 64 3.15 80 3.65 93 4.15 105 4.65 118 5.15 131
8 ... ... 1.52 39 2.02 51 2.65 67 3.15 80 3.65 93 4.15 105 4.65 118 5.15 131
9 ... ... 1.52 39 2.15 55 2.65 67 3.15 80 3.65 93 4.15 105 4.65 118 5.15 131
10 ... ... 1.58 40 2.08 53 2.58 66 3.08 78 3.58 91 4.08 104 4.60 117 5.10 127
11 ... ... 1.58 40 2.08 53 2.58 66 3.08 78 3.58 91 4.08 104 4.60 117 5.10 127
12 ... ... 1.58 40 2.08 53 2.58 66 3.08 78 3.58 91 4.08 104 4.58 116 5.08 129
14A ... ... 1.46 37 1.96 50 2.46 62 2.96 75 3.46 88 3.96 101 4.46 113 4.96 126
A
Larger sizes through 36 in., same as for 14 in.

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TABLE 12 Approximate Wall Thickness of Insulation for Tubes
Tube Insulation, Nominal Thickness
in. 1 1⁄
12 2 21⁄2 3 31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5
Nominal
mm 25 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127
Size
Approximate Wall Thickness
in. in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
⁄
38 0.93 24 1.49 38 1.99 51 2.52 64 3.05 77 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
⁄
12 1.12 28 1.43 36 1.93 49 2.46 62 2.99 76 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
⁄
34 1.00 25 1.56 40 2.06 52 2.86 73 3.36 85 3.87 98 4.37 111 4.93 125 5.43 138
1 0.87 22 1.43 36 1.93 49 2.74 70 3.24 82 3.74 95 4.24 108 4.81 122 5.31 135
11⁄4 1.06 27 1.56 40 2.08 53 2.62 67 3.12 79 3.62 92 4.12 105 4.68 119 5.18 132
11⁄2 0.93 24 1.43 36 1.96 50 2.49 63 2.99 76 3.49 89 3.99 101 4.55 116 5.06 129
2 0.92 23 1.42 36 2.23 57 2.73 69 3.23 82 3.73 95 4.30 109 4.80 122 5.30 135
21⁄2 0.92 23 1.45 37 1.98 50 2.48 63 2.98 76 3.48 88 4.04 103 4.55 116 5.05 128
3 0.92 23 1.73 44 2.23 57 2.73 69 3.23 82 3.80 97 4.30 109 4.80 122 5.42 138
31⁄2 0.95 24 1.48 38 1.98 50 2.48 63 2.98 76 3.54 90 4.04 103 4.55 116 5.17 131
4 1.23 31 1.73 44 2.23 57 2.73 69 3.30 84 3.80 97 4.30 109 4.92 125 5.42 138
5 1.23 31 1.73 44 2.23 57 2.80 71 3.30 84 3.80 97 4.42 112 4.92 125 5.42 138
6 1.21 31 1.71 43 2.28 58 2.78 71 3.28 83 3.90 99 4.40 112 4.90 125 5.40 137

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