Pipe Elbow Weight Calculator

Estimate the Weight of Pipe Elbows

Calculating the weight of pipe elbows is crucial for piping engineers and fabricators for structural support design, shipping logistics, and material handling. Our calculator provides a simplified estimate for standard butt-weld elbows.

How to Use the Calculator

The calculator uses industry-standard formulas and dimensions to estimate the weight. You'll need to provide:

Nominal Pipe Size (NPS): The standard size of the pipe in inches.

Angle: Choose between a 90° or 45° elbow.

Radius Type: Select either a Long Radius (LR) or Short Radius (SR) elbow. Long radius elbows are more common and provide less flow resistance.

Wall Thickness: The thickness of the pipe wall in millimeters (mm), which is determined by the pipe's "schedule" (e.g., Sch 40, Sch 80).

The tool uses these inputs to calculate an approximate weight in kilograms (kg). This helps in planning and ensuring that support structures and handling equipment are adequately specified for the job.