Tabulation of Examples of Allowable Stresses for Reference Use in Piping System

Allowable stress values (S) shown this Table are equal to 0.72 x E (weld joint factor) x specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. Allow
stress values shown are for new pipe of known specification, ASTM A 120 specification or used (reclaimed) pipe shall be detremined in
accordance with 402.3.1. For some Code computations,particulry with regard to branch connections and expansion, flexibility, structural
attachments, supports, and restraints, the weld joint factor E need not be considered. For specified minimum yield strength of other grad
approved specifications, refer to taht particular specification. Allowable stress value for cold worked pipe subsequently heated to 600 F (3
or higher (welding excepted) shall be 75% of value listed in Table.

Specied Yield Strength,

Specification Grade Notes Welf Joint Factor
psi (Mpa)
Seamless
API 5L A25 25000 (172) 1 1
API 5L A 30000 (207) 1,2 1
API 5L B 35000 (241) 1,2 1
ASTM A106 C 40000 (278) 1,2 1
ASTM A524 I 35000 (241) 1 1
ASTM A524 II 30000 (207) 1 1
API 5LU U80 80000 (551) 1,4 1
API 5LU U100 100000 (689) 1,4 1
API 5LX X42 42000 (289) 1,2,4 1
API 5LX X46 46000 (317) 1,2,4 1
API 5LX X52 52000 (358) 1,2,4 1
API 5LX X56 56000 (386) 1,4 1
API 5LX X60 60000 (413) 1,4 1
API 5LX X65 65000 (448) 1,4 1
API 5LX X70 70000 (482) 1,4 1

Furnace Welded-Butt Welded

ASTM A53 25000 (172) 1,2 0.6
API 5L A25 25000 (172) 1,2,3 0.6
API 5L 30000 (207) 1,2,5 0.6

Furnace Welded-Lap Welded

API 5L 25000 (172) 1,2,6 0.8
API 5L 28000 (193) 1,2,6 0.8
API 5L 30000 (207) 1,2,6 0.8
API 5L 25000 (172) 1,2,6 0.8

Electric Resistance Welded and Electric Flash Welded

API 5L A25 25000 (172) 1,7 1
API 5L A 30000 (207) 2 0.85
API 5L, API 5LS A 30000 (207) 1 1
API 5L B 35000 (241) 2 0.85
API 5L, API 5LS B 35000 (241) 1 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X42 42000 (289) 1,2,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X46 46000 (317) 1,2,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X52 52000 (358) 1,2,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X56 56000 (386) 1,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X60 60000 (413) 1,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X65 65000 (448) 1,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X70 70000 (482) 1,4 1
API 5LU U80 80000 (551) 1,4 1
API 5LU U100 100000 (689) 1,4 1

Electric Fusion Welded

ASTM A 134 0.8
ASTM A 139 A 30000 (207) 1,2 0.8
ASTM A 139 B 35000 (241) 1,2 0.8
ASTM A 155 2,8 0.9
ASTM A 155 1,8 1

Submerged Arc Welded

API 5L, API 5LS A 30000 (207) 1 1
API 5L, API 5LS B 35000 (241) 1 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X42 42000 (289) 1,2,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X46 46000 (317) 1,2,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X52 52000 (358) 1,2,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X56 56000 (386) 1,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X60 60000 (413) 1,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X65 65000 (448) 1,4 1
API 5LS, API 5LX X70 70000 (482) 1,4 1
API 5LU U80 80000 (551) 1,4 1
API 5LU U100 100000 (689) 1,4 1
ASTM A381 Y35 35000 (241) 1,2 1
ASTM A381 Y42 42000 (290) 1,2 1
ASTM A381 Y46 46000 (317) 1,2 1
ASTM A381 Y48 48000 (331) 1,2 1
ASTM A381 Y50 50000 (345) 1 1
ASTM A381 Y52 52000 (358) 1 1
ASTM A381 Y60 60000 (413) 1 1
ASTM A381 Y65 65000 (448) 1 1

Notes
(1) Weld joint factor E and allowable stress value are applicable to pipe manufactured after 1958
(2) Weld joint factor E and allowable stress value are applicable to pipe manufactured before 1959
(3) Class II produced under API 5L 23rd Edition, 1968, or earlier has a specified minimum yield strength of 28000 psi (193 Mpa)
(4) Other grades provided for in API 5LU, and API 5LX not precluded.
(5) Manufacture was discontinued and process deleted from API 5L in 1969.
(6) Manufacture was discontinued and process deleted from API 5L in 1962.
(7) A25 is not produced in electric flash weld.
(8) See applicable plate specification for yield point and refer to 402.3.1. for clalculation of (S).
ce Use in Piping Systems

imum yield strength of the pipe. Allowable

aimed) pipe shall be detremined in
s and expansion, flexibility, structural
minimum yield strength of other grades in
pipe subsequently heated to 600 F (300 C)

Allowable Stress Value,

psi (Mpa)

18000 (124)
21600 (149)
25200 (174)
28800 (149)
25200 (174)
21600 (149)
57600 (397)
72000 (496)
30250 (208)
33100 (228)
37450 (258)
40300 (278)
43200 (298)
46800 (323)
50400 (347)

10800 (74)
10801 (74)
12950 (89)

14400 (99)
16150 (111)
17300 (119)
14400 (99)

18000 (124)
18360 (127)
21600 (149)
21420 (148)
25200 (174)
30250 (208)
33100 (228)
37450 (258)
40300 (297)
 43200 (297)
46800 (323)
50400 (347)
57600 (397)
72000 (496)

17300 (119)
20150 (139)

21600 (149)
25200 (174)
30250 (208)
33100 (228)
37450 (258)
40300 (278)
43200 (298)
46800 (323)
50400 (347)
57600 (397)
72000 (496)
25200 (174)
30250 (209)
33100 (228)
34550 (238)
36000 (248)
37450 (258)
43200 (298)
46800 (323)

ngth of 28000 psi (193 Mpa)

 Weld Join Factor

Specification Number Pipe Type (1)

ASTM A53 Seamless
Electric-Resistance- Welded
Furnace Lap-Welded
Furnace Butt-Welded
ASTM A106 Seamless
ASTM A134 Electric-Fusión (Arc)-Welded single or double pass
ASTM A135 Electric-Resistance- Welded
ASTM A139 Electric-Fusión-Welded singleor double pass
ASTM A155 Electric-Fusion-Welded
ASTM A381 Electric-Fusión-Welded, Double submerged arc-welded
API 5L Seamless
Electric-Resistance- Welded
Electric-Flash-Welded
Electric-Induction-Welded
Submerged Arc-Welded
Furnace Lap-Welded
Furnace-Butt-Welded
API 5LS Electric- Resistance-Welded
Submerged Arc-Welded
API 5LX Seamless
Electric-Resistance- Welded
Electric-Flash-Welded
Electric-Induction-Welded
Submerged Arc-Welded
API 5LU Seamless
Electric-Resistance- Welded
Electric-Flash-Welded
Electric-Induction-Welded
Submerged Arc-Welded
Known Known
Unknown Seamless
Unknown Electric-Resistance or Flash-Welded
Unknown Electric-Fusion-Welded
Unknown Furnace Lap-Welded or over NPS 4
Unknown Furnace Butt-Welded or NPS 4 and smaller

Notes
(1) Manufacture was discontinued and process deleted from API 5L in 1962
(2) Factors shown above for pipe manufactured after 1958 apply for new or used (reclaimed) pipe if specification and
pipe type are known thet pipe was manufactured after 1958
(3) Factor applies for new or used pipe of un known specification and ASTM A 120 if type of weld joint is known
(4) Factor applies for new or used pipe of unknown specification and ASTM A120 if type of weld joint is known to be
furnace lap-welded, or for pipe over NPS 4 if type of joint is unknown.
(5) Factor applies for new or used pipe NPS 4 and smaller if type of joint is unknown
 Weld Join Factor (After 1958)
1.00
1.00
0.80
0.60
1.00
0.80
1.00
0.80
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.80 (1)
0.60
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
(2)
1.00 (3)
1.00 (3)
0.80 (3)
0.80 (4)
0.60 (5)

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w or used (reclaimed) pipe if specification and

STM A 120 if type of weld joint is known

STM A120 if type of weld joint is known to be

t is unknown