PVC Pipe Comparison Chart
To make sure you are ordering the correct size fittings for your project, FORMUFIT has provided the following PVC Size Comparison Chart. Use this charge to see what PVC pipe you have without mesuring by using common household objects. Please note that the objects provided are close, but not exact due to varying dimensions.
| PVC Size | Actual Pipe Outside Diameter | PVC Pipe Profile | The Outside Diameter of the PVC pipe is about the size of... | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 13/16 in. (0.840 in.) |  |
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...a US nickel coin. |
| 3/4" | 1-1/16 in. (1.050 in.) |  |
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...a US one dollar coin. |
| 1" | 1-5/16 in. (1.315 in.) |  |
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...a US half dollar coin. |
| 1-1/4" | 1-5/8 in. (1.660 in.) |  |
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...a golf ball. |
| 1-1/2" | 1-7/8 in. (1.900 in.) |  |
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...the ring of a drink can. |
| 2" | 2-3/8 in. (2.375 in.) |  |
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...a pool ball. |