Posts and Rail at Pipe Diameters.
Galvanized round tube at pipe outside diameters, so it fits standard fence fittings, caps and clamps.
Round tube at pipe diameters, so the fittings fit.
Posts, top rail and handrail in Schedule 10 and 40 walls, sized to fit standard pipe fittings.
What Our Tube Becomes.
Fence is sold by pipe size, not by actual diameter, because every fitting, cap and clamp is made to pipe dimensions. Our round tube runs at those diameters in Schedule 10 and 40 walls.
- Line, end and gate posts
- Top rail and brace rail
- Gate frames
- Handrail and guardrail
- Sign posts
- Playground and park structures
A Typical Order.
- Size
- 2.375 OD (2 in pipe size)
- Wall
- Schedule 10, .109
- Spec
- A500
- Finish
- Galvanized
- Length
- 21 ft
- Volume
- Distributor stock orders
Common Sizes for Fence and Railing.
These are typical choices for each part of a fence or rail. The fence specification, the gate size and local code set the size and wall. Every size here is on our standard list.
Line Posts and Top Rail
The lighter pipe sizes, run in long, straight lengths.
Schedule 10, .109 wall. Galvanized.
End, Corner and Gate Posts
Larger pipe sizes and heavier walls where the fabric is pulled tight or a gate hangs.
Walls .109 to .250. Galvanized. 4.500 to 6.625 OD for gate and terminal posts.
Handrail and Guardrail
Pipe sizes that fit standard railing fittings and brackets.
Schedule 40, .145 and .154 wall. A500.
Our rounds at pipe diameters are A500 structural tube, not A53 pressure pipe. 3 inch Schedule 40 is not on the standard list. See rounds at pipe diameters for the full chart.
Why Fence Suppliers Buy Round Tube From a Mill.
Fence and railing move by the truckload in a few sizes. Buying from the ERW mill that makes the tube keeps the diameter, the length and the count the same on every load.
Standard 21-Foot Bundles
A bundle of 2.375 OD holds 37 pieces and a bundle of 1.900 OD holds 61, in Schedule 10 or 40. The bundle planner shows the weight per bundle and per truck.
Fits Standard Fittings
The outside diameter matches pipe of the same nominal size, so caps, clamps, rail ends and brackets fit with no adapters.
Cut to Post Length
Posts can be cut to the length you set, so they ship ready to install. Mill lengths from 20 to 48 feet are available on request.
Questions.
Supplying a fence or railing distributor? Ask about full truckloads by size.
What sizes are used for chain link fence?
Posts and top rail are usually pipe sizes such as 1-1/2 inch (1.900 OD) and 2 inch (2.375 OD) nominal, in galvanized steel.
Does galvanized tube fit standard fence fittings?
Yes. Our rounds match standard pipe outside diameters, so caps, clamps and fittings fit.
What length does fence pipe ship in?
Structural pipe ships in 21 foot bundles as standard; other lengths are available.
What is the outside diameter of 2 inch pipe?
2.375 inches. Nominal pipe size is a name, not a measurement: 1-1/2 inch pipe is 1.900 OD, 2-1/2 inch is 2.875 OD and 3 inch is 3.500 OD.
Schedule 10 or Schedule 40 for fence posts?
Schedule 40 is the standard wall for posts that take impact or hold a gate; Schedule 10 is lighter and costs less for line posts and rail. The fence specification and local code set the final choice.
What do I need to send for a quote?
For stock orders, a list of sizes and bundle counts is enough. Beyond that: pipe size and schedule, finish, length, quantity, delivery and paperwork. The quote form asks for each one.
Tell Us the Size,
Wall and Footage.
One size or a whole program, in mill lengths or cut to your length. The quote form takes about two minutes.