NPS Pipe Size

  NPS Pipe Size Silently transporting everything from gas and water to chemicals and oil, pipes are the hidden heroes of modern infrastructure. Knowing the size of a pipe is essential for engineers, entrepreneurs, and anybody else involved in an industrial or plumbing project. Although it seems simple, pipe sizing can sometimes be a little confusing, especially when terms such as Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) are used. The purpose of this article is to dispel some misconceptions about NPS and provide a clear understanding of how pipe sizes are specified and calculated. Let’s get into it! What is it? Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) A standard set of diameters for pipes used in a variety of applications is known as nominal pipe sizes (NPS). It's important to realize that the NPS does not directly measure the pipe inside or outside diameter.Rather, it's an identification number that corresponds to the pipe's size. Consider it the pipe's "name," which thereafter d...