Identify various pipe dimensions.

Identification should include measurements of pipe

  • end-to-end
  • center-to-center
  • face-to-face.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How are pipes measured—by the inside or the outside diameters? Explain.
  • What are the various standard wall thicknesses?
  • Why are accurate measurements important?
  • What is meant by nominal pipe diameter?