Measure pipe dimensions.

Measurement will include the ability to read a rule accurately, to within +/- 1/16 inch. Pipe may be measured end-to-end, center-to-center, face-to-face, or in other ways, as determined by the instructor.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Are pipes measured by the inside or the outside diameters?
  • What are the standard wall thicknesses?
  • Why are accurate measurements important when completing a plumbing task?
  • What is meant by nominal pipe diameter?