Steel Pipe Grades Chart – API 5L and ISO 3183 Specifications

Yield Strength, Tensile Strength and Chemical Composition

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Explore comprehensive steel pipe grade specifications based on API 5L and ISO 3183 standards. This chart details mechanical properties, chemical composition, and classification criteria.

The table covers two specification levels: PSL1 (standard quality) and PSL2 (enhanced performance requirements).

Available pipe delivery conditions include: R (As-rolled), N (Normalized), Q (Quenched and Tempered), and M (Thermo-mechanical processed).

Data is presented in both SI units (MPa) and USC units (psi) for global compatibility.

Carbon Equivalent Calculations for PSL2:

For low-carbon content (C < 0.12):

CE Pcm = C + Si 30 + Mn 20 + Cu 20 + Ni 60 + Cr 20 + Mo 15 + V 10 + 5 B

For high-carbon content (C > 0.12):

CE IIW = C + Mn 6 + Cr + Mo + V 5 + Ni + Cu 15

Chemical element symbols represent mass fraction percentages, providing insights into material composition and performance.

Pipe grade properties

Pipe gradeGrade acc. to EN 3183: L210

Steel grade chemical composition

Carbon C: 0.22
Manganese Mn: 0.9
Phosphorus P: 0.03
Sulfur S: 0.03