Gas Line Capacity Calculator

Size gas piping for safe, reliable equipment performance today. Estimate flow and energy delivery quickly. Compare diameters, pressures, and lengths before final installation always.

Inputs

Update properties if not natural gas.
Typical natural gas ≈ 0.60.
Common estimate: 1,000 BTU/scf.
Suggested 0.85–1.00 for conservative sizing.
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Example Data Table

Pipe ID (in)Adj. Length (ft)Inlet (psig)Outlet (psig)SGTemp (°F)Capacity (SCFH)Energy (BTU/hr)
1.00110.002.00.50.60601514,896
1.25150.002.00.50.6060Try with formDownload after run
0.7580.001.00.30.6060Try with formDownload after run
Example row uses: E=0.92, fittings allowance 10%, heating value 1,000 BTU/scf.

Formula Used

This uses a Weymouth-style estimate for standard flow when pressure drop is known.

Q ≈ 433.5 · E · D2.667 · √((P1² − P2²) / (SG · T · L))
  • D in inches, L in feet (with fittings allowance).
  • P1, P2 are absolute pressures (psia = psig + 14.7).
  • T in Rankine (°F + 459.67), SG relative to air.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter inside diameter and base run length.
  2. Add a fittings allowance to approximate equivalent length.
  3. Enter inlet and outlet pressures for the segment.
  4. Set gas properties, then click Calculate.
  5. Download CSV or PDF for documentation.

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