15 mm (½ inch) Pipe Weight per Meter
Class B Medium = 1.20 kg/m · OD 21.3 mm · Light 0.95 / Heavy 1.43 kg/m
15 mm (½ inch) MS Pipe Weight — IS 1239 Class A / B / C
A 15 NB (½ inch) MS pipe weighs 1.20 kg per metre in Class B (Medium) — 0.95 kg/m in Class A and 1.43 kg/m in Class C per IS 1239.
Outside diameter is 21.3 mm. Figures below are theoretical plain-end weights. Compare all sizes on the full pipe weight chart.
15 NB is the half-inch IS 1239 size. Its outside diameter is 21.3 mm. Medium class on this row weighs 1.20 kg/m, so one 6 m length is 7.2 kg. Kanpur plumbing and JJM buyers can convert that length mass into MT before comparing the dated ₹/kg band. Supply is from the Bartan Bazar stockyard, ex-warehouse Kanpur.
15 NB weight by class
| Class | Wall (mm) | kg/m | kg per 6 m | Approx. pieces / tonne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A (Light) | 2 | 0.95 | 5.7 | 175 |
| Class B (Medium) | 2.6 | 1.20 | 7.2 | 138 |
| Class C (Heavy) | 3.2 | 1.43 | 8.6 | 116 |
Pieces per tonne ≈ round(1000 ÷ kg per 6 m length). Use for rough logistics only; actual count depends on exact length and mill mass.
GI pipe weight note for 15 NB
Galvanized (GI) pipe is MS pipe with a zinc coating. Zinc typically adds roughly 3–6% mass over the plain-end MS weight depending on coating class and surface area. Use the MS figures below as the base; for GI orders expect a small uplift, or confirm coated mass on the mill test certificate (MTC).
Formula with 15 NB dimensions
W = (OD − WT) × WT × 0.02466, with OD = 21.3 mm for this size:
- Class A: (21.3 − 2) × 2 × 0.02466 = 0.95 kg/m
- Class B: (21.3 − 2.6) × 2.6 × 0.02466 = 1.20 kg/m
- Class C: (21.3 − 3.2) × 3.2 × 0.02466 = 1.43 kg/m
Ordering this size
For wholesale supply of 15 NB (½ inch) MS or GI pipe from Kanpur, check the MS pipe price list for current rate bands, then send NB, class (A/B/C), length and tonnage via the RFQ form. We supply with mill test certificates. Thickness class reference: IS 1239 class thickness chart.
What 15 NB pipe weight means
15 NB is the smallest bore on this site chart. The trade inch mark is ½ inch. The steel OD is 21.3 mm on every class.
IS 1239 Part 1 governs the tube. Class changes the wall on this row: Light 2 mm, Medium 2.6 mm, and Heavy 3.2 mm. End condition and fittings remain separate order fields.
The kg/m figure is theoretical plain-end mass. It is not a working-pressure stamp. It is not the coated GI mass. It is not a socketed length.
15 NB is not 20 NB. The next size jumps to 26.9 mm OD and a different kg/m. Do not reuse this row on a three-quarter-inch take-off.
Compare walls on the IS 1239 class thickness chart. Compare all bores on the pipe weight chart.
Who should order 15 NB in Kanpur
Order 15 NB when the approved plumbing, house-tap, or small-bore water drawing names 15 mm NB. A Kanpur contractor should keep the drawing reference beside the size line.
Meghalaya PHED’s own rural-water note lists 15 mm Medium tube at 21.0-21.8 mm OD and 2.6 mm wall. That document does not select the class for a UP JJM package; the approved UP tender does.
Do not move 15 NB from a plumbing take-off to hydrant duty by analogy. The site fire BOQ shows larger lateral and landing-feed sizes. Approved hydraulic design and the fire specification own each fire-service size.
Do not buy 15 NB as borewell casing. IS 4270 starts at 100 mm NB. An IBR purchase also needs the proper material and form: III-A covers steam pipes, while III-B covers boiler tubes.
Sugar-mill utility benches and printing-shop cooling lines may take 15 NB only when the utility drawing says so. Copy that drawing, not a yard nickname.
15 NB mass table with Kanpur price bands
Mass columns come from this size row. Rupee columns come from the 24 May 2026 MS and GI lists, ex-warehouse Kanpur.
| Class | Wall (mm) | kg/m | kg per 6 m | MS ₹/kg | GI ₹/kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light (A) | 2 | 0.95 | 5.7 | 55-62 | 68-76 |
| Medium (B) | 2.6 | 1.20 | 7.2 | 58-65 | 72-80 |
| Heavy (C) | 3.2 | 1.43 | 8.6 | 62-70 | 78-86 |
One theoretical tonne is 175 Light, 138 Medium or 116 Heavy sticks of 6 m, so a 15 NB lot under those counts stays below 1 MT. Full GI rows sit on the GI pipe price list.
RFQ line for 15 NB from Kanpur
Write the half-inch line with enough identifiers to separate it from 20 NB and from the other 15 NB wall classes.
- Size: 15 NB / ½ inch, OD 21.3 mm.
- Class and wall: Light 2 mm, Medium 2.6 mm, or Heavy 3.2 mm.
- Material designation: IS 1239 Part 1 steel tube, plus any grade wording copied from the project specification.
- Finish: black, or IS 4736 zinc with a minimum average mass of 360 g/m².
- Length: 6 m, or cut 4 m / 5 m when the approved take-off needs shorter pieces.
- Ends: plain, bevelled, screwed, or screwed and socketed, matching the drawing.
- Count: lengths and MT. A 100-length Medium lot is 0.720 MT.
- Documents: MTC 3.1, heat, BIS licence. TPI only if the JJM package names an agency.
- Packing: tag the 15 NB class and heat separately. Show finish and length, then protect threaded ends when ordered.
- Basis: ex-warehouse Kanpur, GST 18% extra, and the drop PIN when delivered freight is needed.
Worked 15 NB Medium lot of 100 lengths
Suppose a Kanpur plumbing BOQ lists 100 lengths of 15 NB Medium, each 6 m. One stick is 7.2 kg. The lot is 100 × 7.2 = 720 kg, which is 0.720 MT.
If the packing plan divides that lot into two equal handling groups, each group has 50 lengths and 50 × 7.2 = 360 kg. Floor(1000 ÷ 7.2) gives 138 sticks below one theoretical tonne.
For a truck-planning example, twelve identical 100-length black lots total 12 × 720 = 8,640 kg, or 8.640 MT of tube. The carrier still checks dunnage, axle limits, and the actual loaded mass.
If the same 100 lengths are GI, apply the site 3-6% zinc uplift to 720 kg. Coated planning mass is 720 × 1.03 = 741.6 kg to 720 × 1.06 = 763.2 kg. Per stick that is 7.42 kg to 7.63 kg.
At the 24 May 2026 black Medium endpoints, 720 kg costs ₹41,760 at ₹58/kg and ₹46,800 at ₹65/kg. Pairing the GI planning masses with ₹72/kg and ₹80/kg gives ₹53,395 to ₹61,056.
GST 18% extra applies to the steel line; freight remains a separate delivery input. Send the 15 NB line on the RFQ with class and finish filled.
Receipt mistakes on half-inch pipe
A receiving error can place a 20 NB stick with a half-inch line because both look small in a mixed load. Gauge OD: 21.3 mm versus 26.9 mm.
Light and Medium share that 21.3 mm OD. Wall is the tell. 2.0 mm versus 2.6 mm. Weigh one 6 m stick against 5.7 kg or 7.2 kg.
Clause 9.1(b) allows a single Medium length to sit at 7.2 × 0.90 = 6.48 kg to 7.2 × 1.10 = 7.92 kg. A 5.7 kg stick matches the Light theoretical row and falls below that Medium band; isolate it and check its markings.
A strap placed over threaded ends can crush the first thread. Use end protection and inspect the threads before a Fazalganj pickup leaves.
A black MTC cannot close a GI line. Ask for the galvanising record with the heat when the PO said IS 4736.
Standards that govern 15 NB mass
Clause 8.1 of IS 1239 Part 1 points dimensions and nominal mass to the Light, Medium and Heavy tables, subject to Clause 9. Clause 9.1(b) is the mass rule used above.
On a 10-tonne weighment, Light mass tightens to +7.5% / −5% and Medium or Heavy to ±7.5%. A 0.720 MT house-tap lot stays on the single-tube band.
A 5 MPa hydrostatic test, or eddy-current testing as the alternative, is the product-manual acceptance test. Half-inch tube still carries that test on the MTC.
IS 1239 Part 2 covers sockets and fittings for this bore. Order the tube on Part 1 and the sockets on Part 2 when the BOQ splits them.
CPWD 2020 Clause 7.3 names mild-steel Heavy C-class through 150 mm only within that specification. It does not turn a 15 NB plumbing line into a fire riser; the approved fire drawing remains decisive.
Buying 15 NB pipe in Kanpur
Kanpur plumbing and JJM procurement teams should identify 15 NB as straight tube, not only as half-inch GI. The drawing still controls class and end condition.
Collection starts at the Bartan Bazar / Basanti Nagar yard, PIN 208014. A delivered order needs the destination PIN, length count, and handling contact before freight can be planned. Link zinc requirements to GI pipes in Kanpur.
RP Sales runs daily dispatch from Kanpur across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi NCR, and Uttarakhand. Send the required date with a 15 NB order; the route coverage is not a fixed delivery promise.
See MS ERW in Kanpur for the black sister product and steel pipes in Kanpur for the city landing. The Kanpur steel market page is the origin note.
Key points
- The 15 NB Medium row combines 21.3 mm OD, 2.6 mm wall, and 7.2 kg per 6 m.
- A 100-length Medium take-off converts to 720 kg before any GI mass allowance.
- The dated Kanpur MS band for this Medium row is ₹58-65 per kg on 24 May 2026.
- GI planning adds roughly 3-6% to the plain-end steel mass before using the GI price row.
- Clause 9.1(b) permits ±10% mass variation on an individual Medium tube.
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard 6 m length of 15 NB (½ inch) MS pipe weighs about 5.7 kg in Class A (Light), 7.2 kg in Class B (Medium), and 8.6 kg in Class C (Heavy), based on theoretical plain-end mass from IS 1239 dimensions.
Per IS 1239, 15 NB (½ inch) plain-end MS pipe is 0.95 kg/m in Class A, 1.20 kg/m in Class B (Medium), and 1.43 kg/m in Class C. Formula: W = (OD − WT) × WT × 0.02466 with OD 21.3 mm.
Ask for a durable tag that identifies 15 NB, the ordered class, finish, heat or batch reference, and the BIS licence mark. Match those fields to the packing list and MTC before releasing the bundle. The small OD makes a mixed-size loading error easy to miss, so verify 21.3 mm separately with a calliper.
This page shows 1.20 kg/m for plain-end Medium tube. The Meghalaya PHED note lists 1.22 kg/m for its 15 mm screwed-and-socketed Medium item. Use the end condition named on the PO and compare like with like. A socketed delivery should not be rejected solely because it exceeds the plain-end theoretical line.
Yes, provided the packing plan separates size and class, protects the small-bore bundle, and keeps every count traceable to its challan line. Put 15 NB on its own packing-list row even when freight is shared. At receipt, reconcile the tag and length count before unloading the larger, heavier bundles around it.
Count sealed groups first, then loose lengths, and write the shortage against the matching challan line before material enters stores. Preserve the bundle tag, vehicle details, and receiving note for reconciliation. If damage or broken packing explains the difference, record that condition separately; a total vehicle weight alone cannot locate a missing small-bore length.
Record the actual cut length and piece count on a separate challan line. Add the class, then identify finish and end preparation. Recalculate theoretical mass from the 1.20 kg/m Medium value or the matching Light or Heavy row, rather than charging every piece as 6 m. Keep ordered remnants separate from saleable full lengths.
Sources
- IS 1239 (Part 1):2004 Clause 9.1. Tolerances on thickness and mass for Light, Medium and Heavy tubes (Bureau of Indian Standards)
- IS 1239 : Part 1 : 2004 (reaffirmed 2019). Steel Tubes, Tubulars and Other Wrought Steel Fittings: Part 1 Steel Tubes, active listing, committee MTD 19 (Bureau of Indian Standards e-sale (BSB Edge))
- PM/1239 (Part 1)/4 Feb 2022. Product Manual for IS 1239 (Part 1):2004: 5 MPa hydrostatic test or eddy-current alternative, NB 15-150 mm (Bureau of Indian Standards)
- Meghalaya PHED GI pipe note. 15 mm Medium GI: OD 21.0-21.8 mm, wall 2.6 mm, screwed-and-socketed mass 1.22 kg/m (Public Health Engineering Department, Government of Meghalaya)
- Jal Jeevan Mission. Functional Household Tap Connection definition under Jal Jeevan Mission (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India)
- CPWD General Specifications for Electrical Works, Part V, 2020, Clause 7.3. Wet-riser and sprinkler pipe work: mild-steel Heavy C-class IS 1239 up to 150 mm within CPWD scope (Central Public Works Department, Government of India)
- IS 4736 amended zinc-mass requirement. Minimum average zinc mass 360 g/m² for tubes up to 6 mm thick (Bureau of Indian Standards)
- Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950. Forms index: III-A steam pipes, III-B tubes, III-C boiler mountings and fittings (Central Boilers Board, Government of India)
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