ASTM A312 TP304L Stainless Steel Pipe
ASTM A312 TP304L stainless steel pipe is the low-carbon TP304L grade produced to ASTM A312 requirements. It is commonly specified for welded process piping when limiting carbon-related sensitization is important. Suitability still depends on the process medium, temperature, pressure, fabrication procedure, cleaning conditions, and governing piping code.
When TP304L May Be Specified
- Welded process and utility piping in service compatible with 304L.
- Fabricated piping where post-weld corrosion performance is a design consideration.
- Water-treatment, food-processing utility, chemical-transfer, and general industrial systems when approved by the project engineer.
TP304L is not universally suitable for chloride-rich, strongly reducing, or otherwise aggressive chemical environments. The service conditions should be reviewed before the grade is selected.
Information Required for a Quotation
Specify the ASTM A312 edition, seamless or welded construction, NPS or outside diameter, schedule or wall thickness, length, quantity, end preparation, heat treatment, surface condition, testing, inspection witness points, and material documentation. State any supplementary or project-specific requirements separately.
Compare ASTM A312 TP304 pipe, review 304L stainless steel properties, or see the main ASTM A312 pipe specification.
ASTM A312 TP304L FAQ
What is the difference between TP304 and TP304L?
TP304L has a lower maximum carbon limit. They are distinct grades, so the required designation must appear in the purchase specification.
Does TP304L automatically meet every pressure-piping code?
No. ASTM A312 is a product specification. The piping design code, allowable stresses, dimensions, joining requirements, and project acceptance criteria must also be identified.
Which inspection details should be stated?
State the required pressure or nondestructive test, acceptance criteria, documentation, and any witness or hold points. Review our hydrostatic testing guide and quality testing overview.
| Production Standard: | ASTM A312 |
| Material Grades: | TP304L / 1.4301Â |
| Types: | Seamless or Welded(TIG/PLASMA) |
| Tube OD: | 1/8″ – 80″, DN6-DN2000, 10.3-2032mm |
| Wall Thickness: | SCH5S – SCH80S |
| Surface: | Annealed & Pickled, Bead Blasted, Brushed Finish |
| Testing: | Hydrostatic Test, Pneumatic Test, Eddy Current Test(ECT), Ultrasonic Test (UT), X-ray Test |
| Certification: | TUV ISO 9001:2015, PED 2014/68/EU, AD 2000-W0. |
| Mill Test Certificate (MTC): | EN10204 3.1 |
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- Production Standard:
- Material Grades:
- Types:
- Tube OD:
- Wall Thickness:
- Surface:
- Testing:
- Certification:
- MTC:
- ASTM, ASME, EN, ISO, JIS
- 304/1.4301, 304L/1.4307, 316/1.4401, 316L/1.4404, 321/1.4541, 2205(S31803)/1.4462 etc.
- Seamless or Welded (TIG/PLASMA)
- 1/8" to 80", DN6-DN2000, 10.3-2032mm
- SCH5S – SCH80S
- Annealed & Pickled, Bead Blasted, Brushed Finish
- Hydrostatic Test, Pneumatic Test, Eddy Current Test (ECT), Ultrasonic Test (UT), X-ray Test
- TUV ISO 9001:2015, PED 2014/68/EU, AD 2000-W0.
- EN10204 3.1
ASTM A312 stainless steel pipe sizes and dimensions should conform to ANSI B36.19, nominal pipe size (NPS) ranges from NPS 1/8 [10.29 mm] to NPS 80 [2032 mm], Schedule number for wall thickness from Sch 5s to Sch 80s, more Pipe Schedule Sizes  are specified for special applications, the value stated respectively for a specific size, average wall and minimum wall pipe are available.
| Nominal Size | OD | Wall Thickness, SCHEDULE | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPS | DN | mm | 5S | 10S | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40S | STD | 40 | 80S | XS | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | XXS | |
| 1∕8" | 6 | 10.3 | 1.24 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 2.41 | 2.41 | 2.41 | ||||||||||
| 1∕4" | 8 | 13.7 | 1.65 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 | ||||||||||
| 3∕8" | 10 | 17.2 | 1.65 | 2.31 | 2.31 | 231 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||||||||||
| 1∕2" | 15 | 21.3 | 1.65 | 2.11 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 3.73 | 3.73 | 3.73 | 4.78 | 7.47 | |||||||
| 3∕4" | 20 | 26.7 | 1.65 | 2.11 | 2.87 | 2.87 | 2.87 | 3.91 | 3.91 | 3.91 | 5.56 | 7.82 | |||||||
| 1" | 25 | 33.4 | 1.65 | 2.77 | 3.38 | 3.38 | 3.38 | 4.55 | 4.55 | 4.55 | 6.35 | 9.09 | |||||||
| 1-1∕4" | 32 | 42.2 | 1.65 | 2.77 | 3.56 | 3.56 | 3,56 | 4.85 | 4.85 | 4.85 | 6.35 | 9.7 | |||||||
| 1-1∕2" | 40 | 48.3 | 1.65 | 2.77 | 3.68 | 3.68 | 3.68 | 5.08 | 5.08 | 5.08 | 7.14 | 10.15 | |||||||
| 2" | 50 | 60.3 | 1.65 | 2.77 | 3.91 | 3.91 | 3.91 | 5.54 | 5.54 | 5.54 | 8.74 | 11.07 | |||||||
| 2-1∕2" | 65 | 73 | 2.11 | 3.05 | 5.16 | 5.16 | 5.16 | 7.01 | 7.01 | 7.01 | 9.53 | 14.02 | |||||||
| 3" | 80 | 88.9 | 2.11 | 3.05 | 5.49 | 5.49 | 5.49 | 7.62 | 7.62 | 7.62 | 11.13 | 15.24 | |||||||
| 3-1∕2" | 90 | 101.6 | 2.11 | 3.05 | 5.74 | 5.74 | 5.74 | 8.08 | 8.08 | 8.08 | |||||||||
| 4" | 100 | 114.3 | 2.11 | 3.05 | 6.02 | 6.02 | 6.02 | 8.56 | 8.56 | 8.54 | 11.13 | 13.49 | 17.12 | ||||||
| 5" | 125 | 141.3 | 2.77 | 3.4 | 6.55 | 6.55 | 6.55 | 9.53 | 9,53 | 9.53 | 12.7 | 15.88 | 19.05 | ||||||
| 6" | 150 | 168.3 | 2.77 | 3.4 | 7.11 | 7.11 | 7.11 | 10.97 | 10.97 | 10.97 | 14.27 | 18.26 | 21.95 | ||||||
| 8" | 200 | 219.1 | 2.77 | 3.76 | 6.35 | 7.04 | 8.18 | 8.18 | 8.18 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 15.09 | 18.26 | 20.62 | 23.01 | 22.23 | ||
| 10" | 250 | 273.1 | 3.4 | 4.19 | 6.35 | 7.8 | 9.27 | 9.27 | 9.27 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 15.09 | 18.26 | 21.44 | 25.4 | 28.58 | 25.4 | ||
| 12" | 300 | 323.9 | 3.96 | 4.57 | 6.35 | 8.38 | 9.53 | 9.53 | 10.31 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 17.48 | 21.44 | 25.4 | 28.58 | 33.32 | 25.4 | ||
| 14" | 350 | 355.6 | 3.96 | 4.78 | 6.35 | 7.92 | 9.53 | 9.53 | 11.13 | 12.7 | 19.05 | 23.83 | 27.79 | 31.75 | 35.71 | ||||
| 16" | 400 | 406.4 | 4.19 | 4.78 | 6.35 | 7.92 | 9.53 | 9.53 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 21.44 | 26.19 | 30.95 | 36.53 | 40.49 | ||||
| 18" | 450 | 457.2 | 4.19 | 4.78 | 6.35 | 7.92 | 11.13 | 9.53 | 14.27 | 12.7 | 23.83 | 29.36 | 34.93 | 39,67 | 45.24 | ||||
| 20" | 500 | 508 | 4.78 | 5.54 | 6.35 | 9.53 | 12.7 | 9.53 | 15.09 | 12.7 | 26.19 | 32.54 | 38.1 | 44.45 | 50.01 | ||||
| 22" | 550 | 558.8 | 4.78 | 5.54 | 6.35 | 9.53 | 12.7 | 9.53 | 12.7 | 28.58 | 34.93 | 41.28 | 47.63 | 53.98 | |||||
| 24" | 600 | 609.6 | 5.54 | 6.35 | 6.35 | 9.53 | 14.27 | 9.53 | 17.48 | 12.7 | 30.96 | 38.89 | 46.02 | 52.37 | 59.54 | ||||
| 26" | 650 | 660.4 | 7.92 | 12.7 | 9.53 | 12.7 | |||||||||||||
| 28" | 700 | 711.2 | 7.92 | 12.7 | 15.88 | 9.53 | 12.7 | ||||||||||||
| 30" | 750 | 762 | 6.35 | 7.92 | 7.92 | 12.7 | 15.88 | 9.53 | 12.7 | ||||||||||
| 32" | 800 | 812.8 | 7.92 | 12.7 | 15.88 | 17.48 | 9.53 | 17.48 | 12.7 | ||||||||||
| 34" | 850 | 863.6 | 7.92 | 12.7 | 15.88 | 17.48 | 9.53 | 17.48 | 12.7 | ||||||||||
| 36" | 900 | 914.4 | 7.92 | 12.7 | 15.88 | 19.05 | 9.53 | 19.05 | 12.7 | ||||||||||
| 38" | 950 | 965.2 | - | 9.53 | 12.7 | ||||||||||||||
| 40" | 1000 | 1016 | - | 9.53 | 12.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Standard | Outside Diameter(mm) | Thickness(mm) | Length(mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A312 | ≤48.26 | -0.4 | unspecified -12.50% | Definite cut length +6.40 -0 |
| >48.26~114.30 | 0 | |||
| >114.30-219.08 | 0.8 | |||
| >219.08~457.20 | 1.6 | |||
| >457-660 | -4 | |||
| >660-864 | -5 | |||
| >864-1219 | -5.6 | |||
| EN 10217-7 | D1±1.50% with ±0.75mm(min) D2±1.00% with ±0.50mm(min) D3±1.75% with ±0.30mm(min) D4±0.50% with ±0.10mm(min) EN ISO 1127 | T1±15.00% with±0.60mm(min) T2±12. 5% with ±0.40mm(min) T3±10.00% with±0.20mm(min) T4±7.50% with ±0.15mm(min) T5±5.00% with ±0.10mm(min) EN ISO 1127 | ＜6000 +5.00 6000~12000 +10.00 | |
| Property | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength(0.2%) | Elongation (2″) | Hardness (Rockwell B) |
| Value | ≥485 MPa (70 ksi) | ≥170 MPa (25 ksi) | ≥35% | ≤92 HRB |
| Element | C | Ma | P | S | Si | Cr | Ni | N |
| Composition (%) | ≤0.030 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | ≤1.00 | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-12.0 | ≤0.10 |
| Standard | Equivalent Grade |
| UNS | S30403 |
| EN (Europe) | 1.4307 |
| JIS (Japan) | SUS 304L |
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