316 Stainless Steel Pipe Cost Per Foot

If you are looking for reliable 316 stainless steel pipes and want to understand the cost per foot for your project, Gnee provides detailed insights, product specifications, and advantages to help you make informed purchasing decisions. We also offer a wide range of standard 316 stainless steel pipes, including seamless, welded, and U-bend tubes.

 

What Affects the Cost of 316 Stainless Steel Pipe?

The cost per foot of a 316 stainless steel pipe depends on several factors:

1.Pipe Type: Seamless pipes are generally more expensive than welded pipes due to manufacturing complexity.

2.Outer Diameter (OD) and Wall Thickness (WT): Larger diameters and thicker walls increase material usage and cost.

3.Length and Customization: Standard lengths are cheaper; custom lengths or precision machining may increase the price.

4.Surface Finish: Polished, pickled, or precision-ground pipes have higher costs.

5.Global Market Conditions: Stainless steel prices fluctuate with raw material costs (nickel, molybdenum, chromium).

 

316 stainless steel pipe cost per foot Cost per Foot (Indicative)

Pipe Type	OD Range	Wall Thickness	Approx. Cost per Foot (USD)
316 stainless steel  Seamless pipe	1/2" – 2"	0.5 – 6 mm	$12 – $35
316 stainless steel  Welded pipe	1/2" – 12"	0.5 – 8 mm	$8 – $25
316 stainless steel U-Bend pipe	1/2" – 2"	1 – 3 mm	$18 – $45
316 stainless steel Polished pipe	1/2" – 6"	0.5 – 6 mm	$20 – $50

Note: Prices vary depending on quantity, specifications, certifications, and delivery terms.

 

GNEE supplies 316 stainless steel pipes that comply with various standards: ASTM A312, A213, A249, A269, EN 10216-5, JIS G3459. They are available in seamless, welded, or U-bend configurations. They are resistant to acid, chloride, and seawater corrosion and can withstand continuous service temperatures up to 870°C, making them suitable for industrial, marine, and chemical processes.

 

Other Standard 316 Stainless Steel Pipes Offered by Gnee

Product Type	OD Range	Wall Thickness	Standards
316  Seamless Pipe	1/2" – 12"	0.5 – 40 mm	ASTM A312, EN 10216-5
316 Welded Pipe	1/2" – 12"	0.5 – 8 mm	ASTM A312, A249
316 Polished Pipe	1/2" – 6"	0.5 – 6 mm	ASTM A269, A213
316  U-Bend Tube	1/2" – 2"	1 – 3 mm	ASME SA213

 

 

Chemical Composition of 316 Stainless Steel pipe

Element	C	Mn	Si	P	S	Cr	Ni	Mo
Content (%)	≤0.08	≤2.0	≤1.0	≤0.045	≤0.03	16–18	10–14	2–3

 

316 Stainless Steel round pipe Mechanical Properties

Property	Metric	Imperial
Tensile Strength	≥515 MPa	≥75 ksi
Yield Strength	≥205 MPa	≥30 ksi
Elongation	≥40%	≥40%
Hardness (HB)	≤217	≤217

 

Why Choose Gnee for 316 Stainless Steel Pipes

✅ Over 18 years of stainless steel export experience

✅ Full range of seamless, welded, polished, and U-bend pipes

✅ ISO / SGS / BV certified, 100% PMI testing

✅ Customizable cutting, polishing, bending, and threading

✅ Fast delivery (7–15 days) with secure packaging

✅ Flexible payment terms: T/T, L/C, CIF, FOB, DDP