BS 78-2 1965 Cast Iron Pipes.

BRITISH STANDARD BS 78-2:1965
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1
OBSOLESCENT
OCTOBER 1988
Specification for
Cast iron spigot and

socket pipes
(vertically cast) and
spigot and socket
fittings —
Licensed copy:HALCROW GROUP LTD, 26/10/2004, Uncontrolled Copy, © BSI
Part 2: Fittings
UDC 621.643.2:621.643.413:669.13
BS 78-2:1965
Co-operating organizations
The Iron and Steel Industry Standards Committee, under whose supervision
this British Standard was prepared, consists of representatives from the
following Government departments and scientific and industrial
organizations:
Alloy Steels Association Institution of Production Engineers

British Bolt, Nut, Screw and Rivet Federation Institution of Structural Engineers
British Cast Iron Research Association* Iron and Steel Board
British Constructional Steelwork Association Iron and Steel Institute
British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers’ Joint Iron Council
Association Lloyd’s Register of Shipping
British Iron and Steel Federation Ministry of Aviation
British Ironfounders’ Association Ministry of Defence, Army Department
British Mechanical Engineering Federation Ministry of Defence, Navy Department
British Railways Board Ministry of Labour (H.M. Factory Inspectorate)
British Steel Castings Research Association Ministry of Transport
Council of Ironfoundry Associations National Association of Drop Forgers and
Council of Iron Producers Stampers
Crown Agents for Oversea Governments and National Physical Laboratory (D.S.I.R.)
Administrations* Oil Companies Materials Association*

Engineering Equipment Users’ Association* Royal Institute of British Architects
Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors Shipbuilding Employers’ Federation
Institute of British Foundrymen* Society of British Aerospace Companies Ltd.
Institute of Iron and Steel Wire Manufacturers Society of Motor Manufacturers and
Institute of Marine Engineers Traders Ltd.
Institution of Civil Engineers*
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
(Automobile Division)
The scientific and industrial organizations marked with an asterisk in the

above list, together with the following, were directly represented on the
committee entrusted with the preparation of this British Standard:
British Valve Manufacturers’ Association Institution of Public Health Engineers

British Waterworks Association Institution of Water Engineers
Gas Council Ministry of Housing and Local Government
Institution of Gas Engineers Post Office
Institution of Mechanical Engineers Individual firms
This British Standard, having Institution of Municipal Engineers
been approved by the Iron
and Steel Industry
Standards Committee and
endorsed by the Chairman
of the Engineering Divisional
Council, was published
under the authority of
the General Council on
2 February 1965
© BSI 05-2000
First published October 1917

First revision August 1938 Amendments issued since publication
Second revision
Part 1 October 1961 Amd. No. Date of issue Comments
Part 2 February 1965
5731 January 1966 Indicated by a sideline in the margin
The following BSI references
relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference ISE/16
Draft for comment D 63/7575
ISBN 0 580 00541 0

BS 78-2:1965
Contents
Page
Co-operating organizations Inside front cover
Foreword ii
Section 1. General 1
1 Scope 1
2 General 1
3 Lengths and dimensions 1
4 Marking 1
5 Quality of metal used in casting fittings 1
6 Quality control 1
7 Mode of casting 1
8 Removal from moulds 2
9 Freedom from defects 2
10 Gauging 2
11 Tolerances on thickness and diameter of fittings 2
12 Hydrostatic test 2
13 Coating 3
14 Weighing and marking weights 3
15 Tolerances on standard weights 3
16 Inspection 3
17 Manufacturer’s certificate 3
18 Testing facilities 3
Section 2. Specific requirements 4
Appendix A Conversion factors 56
Appendix B Extracts from Tables 4 and 5 of 1938 edition
of BS 78 56
Table 1 — Tolerances on thickness and diameter of fittings 2
Table 2 — Hydrostatic test pressures 3
Table 3 — Dimensions of spigots and sockets, class AB 4
Table 4 — Dimensions of spigots and sockets, class CD 6
Table 5 — Dimensions and weights of 90° bends 8
Table 6 — Dimensions and weights of 45° bends 9
Table 7 — Dimensions and weights of 221/2° bends 10
Table 8 — Dimensions and weights of 111/4° bends 11
Table 9 — Dimensions and weights of 3 inch and 4 inch
hydrant bends 12
Table 10 — Dimensions and weights of duck foot bends 13
Table 11 — Dimensions and weights of 90° elbows 15
Table 12 — Dimensions and weights of hydrant tees 16
Table 13 — Dimensions, capacities and weights of condensate
receivers 17
Table 14 — Dimensions and weights of collars 19
Table 15 — Dimensions and weights of tapers 21
Table 16 — Dimensions and weights of angle branches 29
Table 17 — Dimensions and weights of tees 35
Table 18 — Dimensions and weights of crosses 41
Table 19 — Dimensions and weights of flanged sockets and
flanged spigots 44
Table 20 — Dimensions and weights of plugs 45
Table 21 — Dimensions and weights of caps 49
© BSI 05-2000 i
BS 78-2:1965
Page
Table 22 — Dimensions and weights of spigot and socket
hatchboxes, class AB 53
Table 23 — Dimensions of gaskets for hatchboxes 55
ii © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Foreword
This standard makes reference to the following British Standards:

BS 10, Flanges and bolting for pipes, valves and fittings.
BS 18, Methods for tensile testing of metals.
BS 78, Cast iron spigot and socket pipes and fittings — Part 1: Pipes.
BS 1211, Centrifugally cast (spun) iron pressure pipes for water, gas and sewage.
BS 1452, Grey iron castings.
BS 2035, Cast iron flanged pipes and flanged fittings.
This revised British Standard has been authorized by the Iron and Steel Industry
Standards Committee and is a companion to BS 2035, “Cast iron flanged pipes
and flanged fittings” and to BS 1211, “Centrifugally cast (spun) iron pipes for
water, gas and sewage”.
The standardization of cast iron pipes was first undertaken in 1903 as a result of
a request received from the Institution of Water Engineers (then the British
Association of Water Engineers) and a British Standard Specification was issued
in 1917. The standard was revised in 1938.
The present edition has been divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with cast iron
spigot and socket pipes, vertically cast, and Part 2 with cast iron fittings for use
with pipes manufactured in accordance with BS 78-1 and BS 1211.
Only two classes of fittings, AB and CD, are specified as against the four for pipes.
The specified dimensions and pressures conform to the last letter of the
classification code, that is B and D respectively, though the AB fittings are
intended for use with Class A or B pipes, and CD fittings with Class C or D pipes.
Some simplification has been achieved in 30 inch diameter and over by
eliminating the external diameter applicable to Class AB pipes and fittings in
BS 78:1938, and adopting for both classes the external diameter previously used
for Class CD only.
The fittings covered by this standard have spigot and socket ends to suit the
traditional lead-caulked joint, but increasing use is being made of various forms
of mechanical joint in which the seal is achieved by means of a suitably retained
gasket. It has not been found possible to include such joints in the present
standard without restricting the development of these alternative forms of joint.
The testing procedure now adopted has been somewhat modified from that given
in the previous edition of BS 78. The taking of test bars for tensile and transverse
tests to represent the day’s output has never been considered satisfactory by
many users because the test pieces could not be identified with any particular
fittings. It has been decided to take advantage of the hydrostatic test applied at
the works to prove the strength of the material of each individual fitting by
subjecting it to a test pressure higher than that previously specified.
Manufacturers will continue to take tensile tests to check the quality of the metal,
and records of these control tests will be available to the purchasers or their
representatives.
Certain nominal internal diameters have been omitted from this revision as they
are no longer in common use. The diameters now specified have been divided into
“preferred’ and “non-preferred’ sizes. It is hoped, where possible, only “preferred’
sizes will be ordered.
NOTE 1 Metric equivalents of British units are not given in this standard. Some of the nominal
dimensions of pipes manufactured in metric units and British units overlap and it would, therefore,
be very confusing if metric equivalents were given when the equivalent of a British size was only
slightly different from the actual metric size. However, to assist a reader more familiar with metric
than British units, conversion factors are given in Appendix A.
NOTE 2 In place of the customary, but incorrect, use of the pound or ton as a unit of force, the units
called a pound force (abbreviation lbf) and ton force (tonf) have been used in this standard. These are
the forces which when acting on a body of mass one pound and one ton respectively, give them an
acceleration equal to that of standard gravity.
© BSI 05-2000 iii

BS 78-2:1965
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity

from legal obligations.
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,
pages 1 to 58 and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.
iv © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Section 1. General
1 Scope NOTE The mark “BS 78’ on the product is a claim by the
manufacturer that it complies with the requirements of the
Part 2 of this British Standard covers cast iron standard.
spigot and socket fittings for use with pipes to The British Standard Institution is the owner of the registered
certification trade mark shown below. This mark can be used
Part 1 of this standard, and to BS 1211, only by manufacturers licensed under the certification mark
“Centrifugally cast (spun) iron pipes for water, gas scheme operated by the BSI. The presence of this mark on a
and sewage”. product is an independent assurance that the goods have been
produced to comply with the requirements of the British
Standard under a system of supervision, control and testing
2 General operated during manufacture and including periodical
inspections at the manufacturer’s works in accordance with the
The fittings shall be of cast iron and shall conform certification mark scheme of the BSI.
in every respect to this standard, but in cases of Further particulars of the terms of licence may be obtained from
fittings ordered and supplied with some form of the Director, British Standards Institution, 2 Park Street,
mechanical joint, the body only of the fittings shall London, W.1.
conform to all the relevant requirements of the
standard.
For valve bodies the continued use of the socket
form specified in BS 78:1938 is permissible. In
Appendix A extracts from Table 4 and Table 5 of 5 Quality of metal used in casting
BS 78:1938 have been reproduced giving the socket fittings

details.
The metal used for the manufacture of the fittings
The diagrams appearing in Table 20 and Table 21
shall be good quality grey cast iron, having a tensile
show designs of plugs and caps suitable for the
strength of not less than 10 tonf/in2 on a test bar
specified hydraulic test pressures. Manufacturers
of 1/2 in2 cross-sectional area and machined from
may, at their own discretion, supply plugs and caps
a 1.2 in diameter parallel bar as cast, to conform to
to alternative designs, provided such castings are
the recommended dimensions for standard
suitable for, and have been subjected to, the
proportional round test pieces given in BS 18,
specified hydrostatic test pressures, and the jointing
“Methods for tensile testing of metals”.
dimensions are maintained.
The metal shall be prepared at the discretion of the
3 Lengths and dimensions manufacturer in a cupola, active mixer or other
suitable furnace.
The lengths, dimensions and shape of the fittings
NOTE 1 The tensile strength of 10 tonf/in2 is equivalent to cast
shall be in accordance with the appropriate iron conforming with Grade 10, BS 1452, “Grey iron castings”.
drawings and tables in Section 2. NOTE 2 The tensile strength obtained on the test bar
represents the quality of the metal from which the fittings are
4 Marking cast and is not necessarily an indication of the tensile strength of
the castings themselves.
Each fitting shall have cast on it the class letters,
the manufacturer’s name or identification mark, the 6 Quality control
last two digits of the year of manufacture and the The manufacturer shall undertake to cast each day,
number of this standard, the markings shall be on or as required for metallurgical control, tensile test
adjacent to the socket. The fittings shall, in bars from the same metal as is used for the casting
addition, have cast on them marks indicating the of the fittings.
following:
The manufacturer shall keep records of the tensile
Bends. The nominal internal diameter in inches tests made and these records shall be available for
and the angle in degrees subtended by the bend. inspection by the purchaser or his representative.
Tees, crosses and angle branches. The nominal
internal diameter in inches of the main body and 7 Mode of casting
of the branch or branches.
All fittings shall be cast in sand moulds in such a
Hydrant bends and tees. The nominal internal manner as to ensure their soundness. Any head of
diameter in inches of the main body. metal shall afterwards be removed and the finished
Tapers. The nominal internal diameter in inches casting shall conform to the dimensions and shape
at each end. required.
Other standard fittings. The nominal internal
diameter in inches of the corresponding pipe for
which they are intended.
© BSI 05-2000 1
BS 78-2:1965
8 Removal from moulds b) Diameters and thicknesses of spigots and

sockets. The external diameters of the bodies of
The fittings shall not be removed from their sand
fittings for a distance of 6 inches from the spigot
moulds until cooling has proceeded sufficiently to
end, and the internal diameter of plain sockets of
avoid casting strains, cracking or other injury.
fittings, shall not depart from the dimensions
specified in Section 2 by more than the
9 Freedom from defects appropriate amounts in Table 1.
The finished fittings shall be sound, free from
defects, smooth and readily machineable. All lumps 12 Hydrostatic test
or rough places shall be removed from the surfaces. Before being coated, each fitting shall be
By agreement between the manufacturer and the hydrostatically tested by approved means at the
purchaser or his representative, defects may be foundry to the satisfaction of the purchaser or his
rectified. representative.
a) Test procedure. The hydrostatic pressure shall
10 Gauging be steadily applied and maintained sufficiently
The manufacturer shall provide suitable gauges to long for adequate inspection, but in no case less
ensure that the dimensions of the fittings are kept than 15 seconds. The internal pressure imposed
within the tolerances specified in Clause 11. on the fitting shall be measured by an accurate
pressure gauge and means shall be provided for

11 Tolerances on thickness and attaching the gauge of the purchaser or his
diameter of fittings representative.
The dimensions of the fittings shall be as specified While under the test pressure, each fitting shall
in the appropriate table in Section 2 subject to the be smartly struck with a suitable hand hammer
tolerances given below: weighing approximately 11/2 lb. All testing shall
a) Thickness of body. The wall thickness of the be carried out under cover wherever possible.
castings shall at no point be less than 87 /2 per
1 b) Test requirements. The fittings, except
cent of the thickness given in the appropriate condensate receivers, shall withstand the
table. hydrostatic test pressure at works shown in
Table 2, without showing any leakage, sweating
or other defects.
Table 1 — Tolerances on thickness and diameter of fittings
Tolerance on specified
Dimension
dimensions
Diameter of body for a distance of 6 inches from the
spigot end for fittings of nominal internal diameter:
Up to and including 15 inches ± 0.13 in
Over 15 inches up to and including 48 inches + 0.19 in
– 0.13 in
Internal diameter of socket for fittings of nominal
internal diameter:
Up to and including 15 inches + 0.19 in
– 0.13 in
Over 15 inches up to and including 48 inches + 0.25 in
– 0.19 in
Thickness dimensions specified in Table 3 and Table 4,
Thickness of socket face C 
 – 121/2 per cent
Thickness of socket body V 
Thickness of bead P = 0.19 in ± 0.04 in
Outside diameter of beaded spigot (Y + 2P) ± 0.16 in
Internal diameter of socket X ± 0.13 in
2 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 2 — Hydrostatic test pressures 14 Weighing and marking weights

Hydrostatic test
Maximum hydrostatic Each fitting of 6 inches nominal internal diameter
Class test pressure after
pressure at works
installation
and over shall be weighed, and its weight distinctly
marked on it by stamping on the socket face or
ft head lbf/in2 ft head lbf/in2 painting with durable paint; this painting shall be
AB 500 217 400 173 on the inside of the socket wherever practicable.
CD 900 390 800 347 Fittings under 6 inches nominal internal diameter
may, unless otherwise specified, be weighed in
Condensate receivers, which are supplied for batches of approximately 1 680 lb.
pipelines used in the transmission of gas, shall
withstand a hydrostatic test pressure of 100 lbf/in2 15 Tolerances on standard weights
followed by an air test pressure of 60 lbf/in2.
The weights of the fittings shall be as specified in
NOTE 1 The maximum hydrostatic test pressures for fittings
with flanges shall not exceed those specified in BS 10, “Flanges the appropriate table in Section 2 subject to the
and bolting for pipes, valves and fittings”, for the relevant flange tolerances given below:
except where tested at works between fixed test ends.
a) Bends, angle branches, crosses, condensate
NOTE 2 If spigot and socket hatchboxes are provided with flat
covers (see Table 22), the hydrostatic test pressure imposed on receivers and hatchboxes: ± 10 per cent.
these fittings shall not exceed 50 lbf/in2. b) All other fittings: ± 8 per cent.
13 Coating 16 Inspection
Coating shall not be applied to any fitting unless its The purchaser or his representative shall have
surfaces are clean, dry and free from rust. access at all reasonable times to those parts of the
Except when otherwise agreed between the works engaged on the manufacture and testing of
purchaser and the manufacturer, all fittings shall the fittings which he has ordered.
be coated externally and internally with the same
material, the fitting being pre-heated prior to total 17 Manufacturer’s certificate
immersion in a bath containing a uniformly heated
The manufacturer shall, on request, supply to the
composition having a tar or other suitable base.
purchaser a signed certificate stating, at the
In the case of fittings (wholly or partially coated) purchaser’s option,
which are imperfectly coated or where the coating
either a) that the fittings comply in all respects with
does not set or conform to the quality specified, the
the provisions of this specification,
coating shall be removed, and the fittings recoated.
or b) the results of all the specified test.
The coating material shall set rapidly with good
adherence and shall not scale off
18 Testing facilities
In all instances where the coating material has a tar
or similar base, it shall be smooth and tenacious and The manufacturer shall supply, furnish and prepare
hard enough not to flow when exposed to a the necessary test pieces, and supply the labour and
temperature of 62 °C1) (145 °F) but not so brittle at appliances for such testing as may be carried out on
a temperature of 0 °C (32 °F) as to chip off when his premises in accordance with this British
scribed lightly with a penknife. Standard. If there are no facilities at his own works
for making the prescribed tests the manufacturer
The inside coating shall not contain any constituent shall arrange for the tests to be carried out
soluble in water or any ingredient which could elsewhere.
impart any taste or odour whatsoever to potable
water after sterilization and suitable washing out of
the mains, unless it is specifically stated that the
pipes are not to be used for conveying potable water.
All machined faces shall be thoroughly cleaned of
any coating and, before they have become affected
by rust, shall be protected by an approved protective
composition.
1) For fittings for use in, or transport through, a tropical country, a temperature of 77 °C (170 °F) shall apply.
© BSI 05-2000 3
BS 78-2:1965
Section 2. Specific requirements
Table 3 — Dimensions of spigots and sockets, class AB
Preferred sizes shown in bold type. All Dimensions are in inches.

Nominal internal
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14
diameter of fitting
A 0.38 0.39 0.41 0.43 0.45 0.47 0.49 0.52 0.57 0.61
B 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38
C 1.12 1.16 1.20 1.23 1.28 1.31 1.36 1.39 1.47 1.55
D (min) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.38 1.50 1.50 1.56 1.56 1.63
F&G 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.50
H 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.42 0.42 0.48 0.48 0.51 0.51 0.55
J 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.63 0.63 0.69 0.69 0.72 0.72 0.75
L 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
R1 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.19
R2 0.75 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.13
R3 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.38
S 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.88
V&R 0.66 0.71 0.73 0.77 0.80 0.83 0.85 0.88 0.93 0.97
X dia. 4.52 5.56 6.66 7.74 8.82 9.90 10.96 12.02 13.90 15.98
Y dia. 3.76 4.80 5.90 6.98 8.06 9.14 10.20 11.26 13.14 15.22
Z dia. 4.14 5.18 6.28 7.36 8.44 9.52 10.58 11.64 13.52 15.60
4 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 3 — Dimensions of spigots and sockets, class AB

NOTE 1 Fittings of 30 in to 48 in inclusive nominal internal diameter, in Classes AB and CD will have one common external
diameter for each size, identical with the external diameter previously shown for Classes C and D in BS 78:1938.
NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings, the following external diameter Y may be specified, although they are non-preferred, Diameters X
and Z will consequently vary. The dimensions shown in Table 3A would then apply.
Table 3A
Nominal internal
30 33 36 42 48
diameter of fitting
X dia. 32.66 35.76 38.84 45.00 51.14

Y dia. 31.78 34.88 37.96 44.12 50.26
Z dia. 32.16 35.26 38.34 44.50 50.64
15 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 33 36 42 48
0.63 0.65 0.69 0.73 0.75 0.80 0.85 0.89 0.94 0.98 1.06 1.13
0.38 0.38 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44
1.59 1.62 1.70 1.78 1.82 1.94 2.06 2.14 2.24 2.33 2.53 2.71
1.75 1.75 1.88 2.00 2.00 2.13 2.25 2.38 2.38 2.50 2.63 2.75
4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
0.61 0.61 0.67 0.73 0.73 0.80 0.86 0.92 0.92 0.98 1.05 1.11
0.81 0.81 0.88 0.94 0.94 1.00 1.06 1.13 1.13 1.19 1.25 1.31
0.13 0.13 0.13 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
1.19 1.19 1.19 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.50 1.50 1.63
1.13 1.13 1.13 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.50 1.50 1.63
0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38
0.88 0.88 0.88 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.13 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.50 1.63
0.99 1.01 1.05 1.09 1.11 1.17 1.21 1.25 1.30 1.34 1.42 1.49
17.02 18.06 20.26 22.34 23.38 26.48 29.58 33.40 36.54 39.64 45.88 52.08
16.26 17.30 19.38 21.46 22.50 25.60 28.70 32.52 35.66 38.76 45.00 51.20
16.64 17.68 19.76 21.84 22.88 25.98 29.08 32.90 36.04 39.14 45.38 51.58
© BSI 05-2000 5
BS 78-2:1965
Table 4 — Dimensions of spigots and sockets, class CD
Preferred sizes shown in bold type. All Dimensions are in inches.

Nominal internal
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14
diameter of fitting
A 0.40 0.46 0.52 0.57 0.61 0.65 0.69 0.73 0.80 0.86
B 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38
C 1.12 1.16 1.20 1.23 1.28 1.31 1.36 1.39 1.68 1.81
D (min) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.38 1.50 1.50 1.56 1.56 1.63
F&G 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.50
H 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.42 0.42 0.48 0.48 0.51 0.51 0.55
J 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.63 0.63 0.69 0.69 0.72 0.72 0.75
L 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
R1 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.19
R2 0.75 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.38 1.38
R3 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.38
S 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.88
V&R 0.66 0.71 0.73 0.77 0.80 0.83 0.85 0.88 1.17 1.22
X dia. 4.52 5.56 6.66 7.74 8.82 9.90 10.96 12.02 14.36 16.48
Y dia. 3.76 4.80 5.90 6.98 8.06 9.14 10.20 11.26 13.60 15.72
Z dia. 4.14 5.18 6.28 7.36 8.44 9.52 10.58 11.64 13.98 16.10
6 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 4 — Dimensions of spigots and sockets, class CD

15 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 33 36 42 48
0.89 0.92 0.98 1.03 1.06 1.13 1.20 1.26 1.33 1.38 1.50 1.60
0.38 0.38 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44
1.85 1.91 2.00 2.08 2.13 2.29 2.41 2.51 2.64 2.74 2.97 3.19
1.75 1.75 1.88 2.00 2.00 2.13 2.25 2.38 2.38 2.50 2.63 2.75
4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
0.61 0.61 0.67 0.73 0.73 0.80 0.86 0.92 0.92 0.98 1.05 1.11
0.81 0.81 0.88 0.94 0.94 1.00 1.06 1.13 1.13 1.19 1.25 1.31
0.13 0.13 0.13 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
1.19 1.19 1.19 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.50 1.50 1.63
1.38 1.38 1.38 1.63 1.63 1.63 1.63 1.75 1.75 1.75 2.00 2.00
0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38
0.88 0.88 0.88 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.13 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.50 1.63
1.25 1.28 1.34 1.39 1.42 1.49 1.57 1.62 1.69 1.74 1.86 1.97
17.54 18.60 20.84 22.94 24.00 27.14 30.28 33.40 36.54 39.64 45.88 52.08
16.78 17.84 19.96 22.06 23.12 26.26 29.40 32.52 35.66 38.76 45.00 51.20
17.16 18.22 20.34 22.44 23.50 26.64 29.78 32.90 36.04 39.14 45.38 51.58
© BSI 05-2000 7
BS 78-2:1965
Table 5 — Dimensions and weights of 90° bends

NOTE 1 Fittings 30 in to 48 in
inclusive nominal internal diameter, in
Classes AB and CD, will have one
common external diameter for each size,
identical with the external diameter
previously shown for Classes C and D in
BS 78:1938.
NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within
this range, external diameters
previously shown for Classes A and B in
BS 78:1938 may be specified although
they are non-preferred. The weights
given in Table 5A would then apply.
Table 5A
Nominal internal
Weight
diameter
in lb
30 2 032
33 2 476
36 2 812
42 3 705
48 4 726
Preferred sizes shown in bold type.
Thickness Weight
Nominal t
internal A B C G R
diameter Class Class Class Class
AB CD AB CD
in in in in in in in in lb lb
3 121/2 15 6 31/2 9 0.38 0.40 42 43
4 151/2 18 6 31/2 12 0.39 0.46 62 68
5 151/2 18 6 31/2 12 0.41 0.52 78 90
6 181/2 21 6 31/2 15 0.43 0.57 106 128
7 181/2 22 7 31/2 15 0.45 0.61 131 162
8 22 26 8 4 18 0.47 0.65 182 228

9 22 27 9 4 18 0.49 0.69 214 273
10 25 31 10 4 21 0.52 0.73 273 352
12 25 33 12 4 21 0.57 0.80 359 499
14 251/2 33 12 41/2 21 0.61 0.86 457 638
15 281/2 36 12 41/2 24 0.63 0.89 540 756

16 281/2 36 12 41/2 24 0.65 0.92 593 831
18 281/2 36 12 41/2 24 0.69 0.98 702 991
20 311/2 39 12 41/2 27 0.73 1.03 876 1 231
21 341/2 42 12 41/2 30 0.75 1.06 1 004 1 415
24 41 48 12 5 36 0.80 1.13 1 396 1 962

27 44 51 12 5 39 0.85 1.20 1 748 2 466
30 44 51 12 5 39 0.89 1.26 2 080 2 864
33 47 54 12 5 42 0.94 1.33 2 531 3 491
36 47 54 12 5 42 0.98 1.38 2 870 3 944
42 50 57 12 5 45 1.06 1.50 3 791 5 230

48 53 60 12 5 48 1.13 1.60 4 818 6 673
8 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 6 — Dimensions and weights of 45° bends

NOTE 1 Fittings 30 in to 48 in inclusive
nominal internal diameter, in Classes AB
and CD, will have one common external
diameter for each size, identical with the
external diameter previously shown for
Classes C and D in BS 78:1938.
NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within this
range, external diameters previously shown
for Classes A and B in BS 78:1938 may be
specified although they are non-preferred.
The weights given in Table 6A would then
apply.
Table 6A
Nominal internal Weight
diameter
in lb
30 1 627
33 2 039
36 2 315
42 3 133
48 4 062
Thickness Weight
Nominal t
internal A B C G R
AB CD AB CD
3 131/2 161/8 61/8 31/2 24 0.38 0.40 47 48
4 131/2 161/8 61/8 31/2 24 0.39 0.46 62 68
5 143/4 175/8 63/8 31/2 27 0.41 0.52 83 96
6 143/4 175/8 63/8 31/2 27 0.43 0.57 102 123
7 16 181/2 6 31/2 30 0.45 0.61 129 158
8 161/2 19 61/2 4 30 0.47 0.65 161 201

9 173/4 197/8 61/8 4 33 0.49 0.69 194 245
10 173/4 197/8 61/8 4 33 0.52 0.73 224 284
12 19 215/8 63/4 4 36 0.57 0.80 302 418
14 203/4 231/8 67/8 41/2 39 0.61 0.86 403 560
15 22 24 61/2 41/2 42 0.63 0.89 459 640

16 22 24 61/2 41/2 42 0.65 0.92 504 703
18 231/4 247/8 61/8 41/2 45 0.69 0.98 617 868
20 243/8 263/4 67/8 41/2 48 0.73 1.03 756 1 060
21 255/8 275/8 61/2 41/2 51 0.75 1.06 840 1 180
24 273/8 29 65/8 5 54 0.80 1.13 1 086 1 518

27 297/8 325/8 73/4 5 60 0.85 1.20 1 400 1 967
30 297/8 325/8 73/4 5 60 0.89 1.26 1 666 2 284
33 335/8 353/8 63/4 5 69 0.94 1.33 2 086 2 868
36 335/8 353/8 63/4 5 69 0.98 1.38 2 366 3 240
42 373/8 381/8 53/4 5 78 1.06 1.50 3 207 4 410

48 397/8 413/8 61/2 5 84 1.13 1.60 4 143 5 724
© BSI 05-2000 9
BS 78-2:1965
Table 7 — Dimensions and weights of 221/2° bends

NOTE 1 Fittings 30 in to 48 in
inclusive nominal internal diameter, in
Classes AB and CD, will have one
common external diameter for each
size, identical with the external
diameter previously shown for Classes
C and D in BS 78:1938.
NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within
this range, external diameters
previously shown for Class A and B in
BS 78:1938 may be specified although
they are non-preferred. The weights
given in Table 7A would then apply.
Table 7A
Nominal internal
Weight
diameter
in lb
30 1 627
33 2 039
36 2 315
42 3 133
48 4 062
Thickness Weight
Nominal t
internal A B C G R
AB CD AB CD
3 131/8 153/4 61/8 31/2 48 0.38 0.40 47 48
4 131/8 153/4 61/8 31/2 48 0.39 0.46 62 68
5 141/4 171/8 63/8 31/2 54 0.41 0.52 83 96
6 141/4 171/8 63/8 31/2 54 0.43 0.57 106 123
7 151/2 18 6 31/2 60 0.45 0.61 129 158
8 16 181/2 61/2 4 60 0.47 0.65 161 201

9 171/4 193/8 61/8 4 66 0.49 0.69 194 245
10 171/4 193/8 61/8 4 66 0.52 0.73 224 284
12 183/8 21 63/4 4 72 0.57 0.80 302 418
14 201/8 221/2 67/8 41/2 78 0.61 0.86 403 560
15 213/8 233/8 61/2 41/2 84 0.63 0.89 459 640

16 213/8 233/8 61/2 41/2 84 0.65 0.92 504 703
18 221/2 241/8 61/8 41/2 90 0.69 0.98 617 868
20 235/8 26 67/8 41/2 96 0.73 1.03 756 1 060
21 247/8 267/8 61/2 41/2 102 0.75 1.06 840 1 180
24 261/2 281/8 65/8 5 108 0.80 1.13 1 086 1 518

27 287/8 315/8 73/4 5 120 0.85 1.20 1 400 1 967
30 287/8 315/8 73/4 5 120 0.89 1.26 1 666 2 234
33 321/2 341/4 63/4 5 138 0.94 1.33 2 086 2 868
36 321/2 341/4 63/4 5 138 0.98 1.38 2 366 3 240
42 361/8 367/8 53/4 5 156 1.06 1.50 3 207 4 410

48 381/2 40 61/2 5 168 1.13 1.60 4 143 5 724
10 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 8 — Dimensions and weights of 111/4° bends

NOTE 1 Fittings of 30 in to 48 in inclusive
specified although they are non-preferred.
The weights given in Table 8A would then
apply.
Table 8A
Nominal internal
Weight
diameter
in lb
30 1 627
33 2 039
36 2 315
42 3 133
48 4 062
Thickness Weight
Nominal t
internal A B C G R
AB CD AB CD
3 13 155/8 61/8 31/2 96 0.38 0.40 47 48
4 13 155/8 61/8 31/2 96 0.39 0.46 62 68
5 141/8 17 63/8 31/2 108 0.41 0.52 83 96
6 141/8 17 63/8 31/2 108 0.43 0.57 106 123
7 153/8 177/8 6 31/2 120 0.45 0.61 129 158
8 157/8 183/8 61/2 4 120 0.47 0.65 161 201

9 17 191/8 61/8 4 132 0.49 0.69 194 245
10 17 191/8 61/8 4 132 0.52 0.73 224 284
12 181/4 207/8 63/4 4 144 0.57 0.80 302 418
14 197/8 221/4 67/8 41/2 156 0.61 0.86 403 560
15 211/8 231/8 61/2 41/2 168 0.63 0.89 459 640

16 211/8 231/8 61/2 41/2 168 0.65 0.92 504 703
18 221/4 237/8 61/8 41/2 180 0.69 0.98 617 868
20 231/2 257/8 67/8 41/2 192 0.73 1.03 756 1 060
21 245/8 265/8 61/2 41/2 204 0.75 1.06 840 1 180
24 263/8 28 65/8 5 216 0.80 1.13 1 086 1 518

27 283/4 311/2 73/4 5 240 0.85 1.20 1 400 1 967
30 283/4 311/2 73/4 5 240 0.89 1.26 1 666 2 284
33 321/4 34 63/4 5 276 0.94 1.33 2 086 2 868
36 321/4 34 63/4 5 276 0.98 1.38 2 366 3 240
42 353/4 361/2 53/4 5 312 1.06 1.50 3 207 4 410

48 381/8 395/8 61/2 5 336 1.13 1.60 4 143 5 724
© BSI 05-2000 11
BS 78-2:1965
Table 9 — Dimensions and weights of 3 in and 4 in hydrant bends

Unless otherwise specified, hydrant bends will be supplied with flanges 71/4 in diameter having four 3/4 in diameter holes drilled on
a 53/4 in diameter pitch circle off centres (Tables D and E of BS 10).
Nominal
Class internal Weight
diameter
in lb
AB 3 62
AB 4 76
CD 3 63
CD 4 80
12 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 10 — Dimensions and weights of duckfoot bends
Nominal
internal A B C G R H X
diameter
in in in in in in in in
3 121/2 15 6 31/2 9 41/2 71/2
4 151/2 18 6 31/2 12 51/4 81/2
5 151/2 18 6 31/2 12 6 10
6 181/2 21 6 31/2 15 61/2 11
7 181/2 22 7 31/2 15 7 12
8 22 26 8 4 18 73/4 131/2
9 22 27 9 4 18 81/4 141/2
10 25 31 10 4 21 9 16
12 25 33 12 4 21 101/4 18
14 251/2 33 12 41/2 21 113/4 21
15 281/2 36 12 41/2 24 121/4 22

16 281/2 36 12 41/2 24 123/4 23
18 281/2 36 12 41/2 24 14 251/2
20 311/2 39 12 41/2 27 151/2 28
21 341/2 42 12 41/2 30 16 29
24 41 48 12 5 36 18 321/2
27 44 51 12 5 39 193/4 36
30 44 51 12 5 39 211/2 391/2
33 47 54 12 5 42 231/2 43
36 47 54 12 5 42 251/4 461/2
42 50 57 12 5 45 281/2 521/2
48 53 60 12 5 48 313/4 59
© BSI 05-2000 13
BS 78-2:1965
Table 10 — Dimensions and weights of duckfoot bends

NOTE 1 Fittings of 30 in to 48 in inclusive nominal internal diameter in Classes AB and CD, will have one common
external diameter for each size, identical with the external diameter previously shown for Classes C and D in BS 78:1938.
NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within this range, external diameters previously shown for Classes A and B in BS 78:1938
may be specified although they are non-preferred. The weights given in Table 10A would then apply.
Table 10A
Nominal
internal A B C G R H X t M N Weight
diameter
in in in in in in in in in in in lb
30 44 51 12 5 39 211/2 391/2 0.89 1.44 1.06 3 032
33 47 54 12 5 42 231/3 43 0.94 1.50 1.12 3 719
36 47 54 12 5 42 251/4 461/2 0.98 1.56 1.19 4 310
42 50 57 12 5 45 281/2 521/2 1.06 1.62 1.25 5 621
48 53 60 12 5 48 313/4 59 1.13 1.75 1.31 7 268
Class AB Class CD Nominal

internal
t M N Weight t M N Weight diameter
in in in lb in in in lb in
0.38 0.75 0.56 61 0.40 0.75 0.56 62 3

0.39 0.81 0.62 93 0.46 0.81 0.62 99 4
0.41 0.88 0.62 122 0.52 0.88 0.62 134 5
0.43 0.88 0.69 162 0.57 0.88 0.69 184 6
0.45 0.94 0.75 206 0.61 0.94 0.75 237 7
0.47 1.00 0.75 275 0.65 1.00 0.75 321 8
0.49 1.00 0.75 324 0.69 1.00 0.75 383 9
0.52 1.06 0.81 411 0.73 1.06 0.88 490 10
0.57 1.06 0.81 523 0.80 1.25 1.00 699 12
0.61 1.06 0.81 670 0.86 1.31 1.06 915 14
0.63 1.06 0.81 782 0.89 1.38 1.12 1 076 15
0.65 1.06 0.81 854 0.92 1.38 1.12 1 174 16
0.59 1.12 0.87 1 027 0.98 1.44 1.19 1 414 18
0.73 1.12 0.87 1 276 1.03 1.50 1.25 1 774 20
0.75 1.25 0.94 1 485 1.06 1.50 1.25 2 013 21
0.80 1.31 1.00 2 058 1.13 1.62 1.31 2 300 24
0.85 1.44 1.06 2 615 1.20 1.69 1.38 3 519 27
0.89 1.44 1.06 3 089 1.26 1.81 1.44 4 159 30
0.94 1.50 1.12 3 785 1.33 1.94 1.50 5 093 33
0.98 1.56 1.19 4 380 1.38 2.00 1.56 5 856 36
1.06 1.62 1.25 5 721 1.50 2.19 1.69 7 792 42
1.13 1.75 1.31 7 378 1.60 2.38 1.81 10 097 48
14 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 11 — Dimensions and weights of 90° elbows

NOTE 1 Fittings of 30 in to 48 in inclusive
specified although they are
non-preferred. The weights given in
Table 11A would then apply.
Table 11A
Nominal internal
Weight
diameter
in lb
30 1 686
33 2 073
36 2 354
42 3 131
48 4 028
Thickness
Nominal Weight
t
internal A B C G R
AB CD AB CD
3 61/2 15 12 31/2 3 0.38 0.40 38 39
4 9 18 121/2 31/2 51/2 0.39 0.46 56 62
5 9 18 121/2 31/2 51/2 0.41 0.52 71 82
6 12 21 121/2 31/2 81/2 0.43 0.57 98 118
7 12 21 121/2 31/2 81/2 0.45 0.61 118 145
8 14 24 14 4 10 0.47 0.65 160 199

9 14 24 14 4 10 0.49 0.69 185 233
10 15 27 16 4 11 0.52 0.73 229 292
12 15 30 19 4 11 0.57 0.80 308 427
14 16 30 181/2 41/2 111/2 0.61 0.86 396 551
15 18 33 191/2 41/2 131/2 0.63 0.89 469 653

16 18 33 191/2 41/2 131/2 0.65 0.92 514 718
18 18 36 221/2 41/2 131/2 0.69 0.98 640 901
20 21 39 221/2 41/2 161/2 0.73 1.03 803 1 127
21 21 39 221/2 41/2 161/2 0.75 1.06 864 1 215
24 24 42 23 5 19 0.80 1.13 1 146 1 605

27 27 45 23 5 22 0.85 1.20 1 450 2 040
30 27 45 23 5 22 0.89 1.26 1 725 2 368
33 30 48 23 5 25 0.94 1.33 2 120 2 916
36 30 48 23 5 25 0.98 1.38 2 404 3 296
42 33 51 23 5 28 1.06 1.50 3 205 4 410

48 36 54 23 5 31 1.13 1.60 4 107 5 674
© BSI 05-2000 15
BS 78-2:1965
Table 12 — Dimensions and weights of hydrant tees
Preferred sizes shown on bold type.
Thickness Weight
Nominal
internal E F G Class AB Class CD Class Class
diameter AB CD
t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
in in in in in in in in in lb lb
in
3 36 5 61/2 0.38 0.57 0.57 0.40 0.59 0.59 70 72
4 36 5 7 0.39 0.57 0.58 0.46 0.59 0.65 89 97
5 36 5 73/4 0.41 0.57 0.60 0.52 0.59 0.71 110 126
6 36 6 81/4 0.43 0.57 0.62 0.57 0.59 0.76 136 160
7 36 6 83/4 0.45 0.57 0.64 0.61 0.59 0.80 161 194
8 42 6 91/2 0.47 0.57 0.66 0.65 0.59 0.84 213 266

9 42 6 10 0.49 0.57 0.68 0.69 0.59 0.88 245 305
10 42 6 101/2 0.52 0.57 0.71 0.73 0.59 0.92 281 351
12 42 6 111/2 0.57 0.57 0.76 0.80 0.59 0.99 352 477
14 48 7 121/2 0.61 0.57 0.80 0.86 0.59 1.05 488 664
15 48 7 13 0.63 0.57 0.82 0.89 0.59 1.08 535 730

16 48 7 131/2 0.65 0.57 0.84 0.92 0.59 1.11 585 800
18 54 7 141/2 0.69 0.57 0.88 0.98 0.59 1.17 750 1 039
20 54 8 153/4 0.73 0.57 0.92 1.03 0.59 1.22 877 1 208
21 54 8 161/4 0.75 0.57 0.94 1.06 0.59 1.25 942 1 300
24 60 8 173/4 0.80 0.57 0.99 1.13 0.59 1.32 1 252 1 727

Unless otherwise specified hydrant tees will be supplied with flanges 7 /4 in diameter having four /4 in diameter holes drilled on
1 3
a 53/4 in diameter pitch circle off centres (Tables D and E of BS 10).
16 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 13 — Dimensions, capacities and weights of condensate receivers

© BSI 05-2000 17
BS 78-2:1965
Table 13 — Dimensions, capacities and weights of condensate receivers

Length
Nominal
L A B C D E F G H J t R1 R2 R3 R4 Approximate
internal Weight
capacity
diameter
approximate
in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in gal lb
3 20 10.0 9.0 3.5 8.5 4.5 7.0 3.5 9.0 3.0 0.50 3.8 19.0 1.0 12.5 2 /4
1
118
4 24 12.8 10.5 3.5 10.8 5.2 8.8 4.0 10.0 3.5 0.56 4.2 24.8 1.2 12.8 4 174
5 25 13.5 11.2 3.5 11.0 5.6 8.5 4.0 10.0 3.5 0.56 4.6 25.0 1.9 13.5 41/2 198
6 26 14.5 12.0 3.5 11.5 6.0 8.5 4.5 11.0 4.0 0.56 5.0 25.0 2.4 14.5 43/4 233
7 27 15.2 13.0 3.5 11.8 6.5 8.3 4.5 11.0 4.0 0.56 5.2 22.2 3.0 15.2 5 275
8 28 16.0 14.0 3.5 12.0 7.0 8.0 5.0 12.0 4.5 0.63 5.5 20.8 3.6 16.0 51/4 322
9 30 17.0 14.5 3.5 12.5 7.2 8.0 6.0 13.5 4.5 0.63 5.8 22.5 4.2 17.0 53/4 373
10 32 18.0 15.0 3.5 13.0 7.5 8.0 6.0 15.0 5.0 0.63 6.0 22.5 4.8 18.0 61/2 429
12 34 20.0 17.0 4.5 14.0 8.5 8.0 6.0 15.0 5.0 0.68 7.0 24.0 5.8 20.0 71/2 552
14 36 22.5 19.0 4.5 15.5 9.5 8.5 6.5 16.0 6.0 0.68 7.5 24.5 6.8 22.5 73/4 667
15 36 23.5 19.0 4.5 16.0 9.5 8.5 6.5 17.0 6.0 0.75 7.5 26.5 7.4 23.5 9 745
16 37 25.0 20.0 4.5 17.0 10.0 9.0 6.5 17.0 6.0 0.75 8.0 28.8 8.0 25.0 101/2 823
18 40 27.0 22.0 4.5 18.0 11.0 9.0 7.0 18.0 6.0 0.75 9.0 30.0 9.0 27.0 12 947
20 42 29.0 25.0 4.5 19.0 12.5 9.0 7.0 18.0 6.0 0.81 10.5 30.0 9.8 29.0 14 1 126
21 43 30.0 26.0 4.5 19.5 13.0 9.0 7.0 18.0 7.0 0.88 11.0 30.0 10.4 30.0 15 1 277
24 47 34.0 30.0 4.5 22.0 15.0 10.0 7.0 18.0 8.0 0.94 12.0 30.0 11.8 34.0 19 1 599
18 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 14 — Dimensions and weights of collars

© BSI 05-2000 19
BS 78-2:1965
Table 14 — Dimensions and weights of collars

Nominal Class AB Class CD Weight

D
internal A R1 L J H
diameter min B t C B t C Class AB Class CD
in in in in in in in in in in in in in lb lb
3 9 1.25 1.00 0.13 0.56 0.36 4.56 0.75 1.12 4.56 0.75 1.12 32 32
4 9 1.25 1.00 0.13 0.56 0.36 5.63 0.81 1.16 5.63 0.81 1.16 42 42
5 10.5 1.25 1.00 0.13 0.56 0.36 6.69 0.81 1.20 6.69 0.81 1.20 56 56
6 10.5 1.38 1.00 0.13 0.63 0.42 7.81 0.88 1.23 7.81 0.88 1.23 70 70
7 10.5 1.38 1.00 0.13 0.63 0.42 8.88 0.88 1.28 8.88 0.88 1.28 79 79
8 12 1.50 1.13 0.13 0.69 0.48 9.94 0.94 1.31 9.94 0.94 1.31 107 107
9 12 1.50 1.13 0.13 0.69 0.48 11.00 0.94 1.36 11.00 0.94 1.36 117 117
10 12 1.56 1.13 0.13 0.72 0.51 12.06 1.00 1.39 12.06 1.00 1.39 135 135
12 15 1.56 1.13 0.13 0.72 0.51 13.94 1.06 1.47 14.44 1.25 1.68 205 252
17 1.63 1.19 0.13 0.75 0.55 16.00 1.13 1.55 16.56 1.38 1.81 282 356
14
15 17 1.75 1.19 0.13 0.81 0.61 17.06 1.13 1.59 17.63 1.38 1.85 302 381
16 17 1.75 1.19 0.13 0.81 0.61 18.13 1.13 1.62 18.69 1.44 1.91 322 419
18 17 1.88 1.19 0.13 0.88 0.67 20.31 1.19 1.70 20.88 1.50 2.00 378 490
20 17 2.00 1.25 0.25 0.94 0.73 22.38 1.19 1.78 23.00 1.50 2.08 421 540
21 17 2.00 1.25 0.25 0.94 0.73 23.44 1.25 1.82 24.06 1.56 2.13 460 585
24 19 2.13 1.25 0.25 1.00 0.80 26.56 1.31 1.94 27.19 1.63 2.29 612 772
27 19 2.25 1.38 0.25 1.06 0.86 29.63 1.38 2.06 30.31 1.69 2.41 718 897
30 20 2.38 1.38 0.25 1.13 0.92 33.50 1.38 2.14 33.50 1.75 2.51 865 1 077
33 20 2.38 1.38 0.25 1.13 0.92 36.63 1.44 2.24 36.63 1.81 2.64 986 1 230
36 20 2.50 1.50 0.25 1.19 0.98 39.69 1.44 2.33 39.69 1.88 2.74 1 087 1 385
42 20 2.63 1.50 0.25 1.25 1.05 45.94 1.56 2.53 45.94 2.00 2.97 1 371 1 721
48 22 2.75 1.63 0.25 1.31 1.11 52.13 1.56 2.71 52.13 2.06 3.19 1 737 2 230
Table 14A
Nominal
internal B Weight
diameter NOTE 1 Fittings of 30 in to 48 in inclusive nominal internal diameter, in Classes AB
and CD, will have one common external diameter for each size, identical with the
in in lb external diameter previously shown for Classes C and D in BS 78:1938.
30 32.75 842 NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within this range, external diameters previously shown
33 35.81 965 for Classes A and B in BS 78:1938 may be specified although they are non-preferred.
36 38.88 1 063 The weights given in Table 14A would then apply.
42 45.06 1 351
48 51.19 1 712
20 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 15 — Dimensions and weights of tapers

NOTE A small nib shall be cast immediately behind the socket of flat tapers to indicate the top of the casting with invert level.
Dimension C =  6 in for sizes up to and including 24 in


 9 in for sizes over 24 in.
© BSI 05-2000 21
BS 78-2:1965

Nominal Thickness Weight

internal G S Types Types
diameter Class AB Class CD
1A and 2A 1B and 2B
Types Types Types Types Class Class Class Class

D1 D2 E t1 t2 t1 t2
1A and 2A 1B and 2B 1A and 2A 1B and 2B AB CD AB CD
in in in in in in in in in in in lb lb lb lb
4 3 24 3.5 3.5 14 /2
1
14 /2
1
0.39 0.38 0.46 0.40 51 54 47 50
5 4 30 3.5 3.5 201/2 201/2 0.41 0.39 0.52 0.46 74 83 71 81
5 3 30 3.5 3.5 201/2 201/2 0.41 0.38 0.52 0.40 68 75 61 69
6 5 36 3.5 3.5 261/2 261/2 0.43 0.41 0.57 0.52 104 124 100 121
6 4 36 3.5 3.5 261/2 261/2 0.43 0.39 0.57 0.46 96 111 89 106
6 3 36 3.5 3.5 261/2 261/2 0.43 0.38 0.57 0.40 89 101 79 92

7 6 36 3.5 3.5 261/2 261/2 0.45 0.43 0.61 0.57 127 155 123 151
7 5 36 3.5 3.5 261/2 261/2 0.45 0.41 0.61 0.52 118 142 110 135
7 4 36 3.5 3.5 261/2 261/2 0.45 0.39 0.61 0.46 110 129 99 120
7 3 36 3.5 3.5 261/2 261/2 0.45 0.38 0.61 0.40 103 119 88 106
8 7 36 4.0 3.5 26 261/2 0.47 0.45 0.65 0.61 158 194 147 184
8 6 36 4.0 3.5 26 261/2 0.47 0.43 0.65 0.57 148 181 133 166
8 5 36 4.0 3.5 26 261/2 0.47 0.41 0.65 0.52 139 167 120 150
8 4 36 4.0 3.5 26 261/2 0.47 0.39 0.65 0.46 131 155 109 135
9 8 36 4.0 4.0 26 26 0.49 0.47 0.69 0.65 183 229 178 225
9 7 36 4.0 3.5 26 261/2 0.49 0.45 0.69 0.61 173 214 158 200
9 6 36 4.0 3.5 26 261/2 0.49 0.43 0.69 0.57 163 201 143 182
9 5 36 4.0 3.5 26 261/2 0.49 0.41 0.69 0.52 155 188 131 166
10 9 36 4.0 4.0 26 26 0.52 0.49 0.73 0.69 211 267 206 263
10 8 36 4.0 4.0 26 26 0.52 0.47 0.73 0.65 200 251 191 242
22 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965


1A and 2A 1B and 2B

D1 D2 E t1 t2 t1 t2
10 7 36 4.0 3.5 26 26 /2
1
0.52 0.45 0.73 0.61 190 236 170 218
10 6 36 4.0 3.5 26 261/2 0.52 0.43 0.73 0.57 181 222 156 200
10 5 42 4.0 3.5 32 321/2 0.52 0.41 0.73 0.52 191 234 162 209
12 10 36 4.0 4.0 26 26 0.57 0.52 0.80 0.73 260 354 248 323
12 9 36 4.0 4.0 26 26 0.57 0.49 0.80 0.69 247 337 230 302
12 8 36 4.0 4.0 26 26 0.57 0.47 0.80 0.65 237 321 215 282
12 7 42 4.0 3.5 32 321/2 0.57 0.45 0.80 0.61 252 341 220 293
12 6 48 4.0 3.5 38 381/2 0.57 0.43 0.80 0.57 265 359 229 306
14 12 36 4.5 4.0 251/2 26 0.61 0.57 0.86 0.80 333 460 311 432
14 10 36 4.5 4.0 251/2 26 0.61 0.52 0.86 0.73 309 421 275 362
14 9 42 4.5 4.0 311/2 32 0.61 0.49 0.86 0.69 330 451 290 388
14 8 48 4.5 4.0 371/2 38 0.61 0.47 0.86 0.65 349 477 305 409
15 14 36 4.5 4.5 251/2 251/2 0.63 0.61 0.89 0.86 382 529 374 519
15 12 36 4.5 4.0 251/2 26 0.63 0.57 0.89 0.80 355 490 326 453
15 10 42 4.5 4.0 311/2 32 0.63 0.52 0.89 0.73 368 504 326 436
15 9 48 4.5 4.0 371/2 38 0.63 0.49 0.89 0.69 389 534 342 461
16 15 36 4.5 4.5 251/2 251/2 0.65 0.63 0.92 0.89 420 582 411 571
16 14 36 4.5 4.5 251/2 251/2 0.65 0.61 0.92 0.86 406 561 389 541
16 12 36 4.5 4.0 251/2 26 0.65 0.57 0.92 0.80 379 522 341 475
16 10 48 4.5 4.0 371/2 38 0.65 0.52 0.92 0.73 434 596 383 517
18 16 36 4.5 4.5 251/2 251/2 0.69 0.65 0.98 0.92 482 673 466 649
18 15 36 4.5 4.5 251/2 251/2 0.69 0.63 0.98 0.89 467 652 442 617
18 14 36 4.5 4.5 251/2 251/2 0.69 0.61 0.98 0.86 453 631 420 587
18 12 48 4.5 4.0 371/2 38 0.69 0.57 0.98 0.80 523 731 469 660
20 18 36 4.5 4.5 251/2 251/2 0.73 0.69 1.03 0.98 563 786 548 766
20 16 36 4.5 4.5 251/2 251/2 0.73 0.65 1.03 0.92 532 741 500 696
20 15 42 4.5 4.5 311/2 311/2 0.73 0.63 1.03 0.89 577 805 537 749
20 14 48 4.5 4.5 371/2 371/2 0.73 0.61 1.03 0.86 619 864 570 799
21 20 36 4.5 4.5 251/2 251/2 0.75 0.73 1.06 1.03 625 872 616 859
21 18 36 4.5 4.5 251/2 251/2 0.75 0.69 1.06 0.98 591 825 566 792
21 16 42 4.5 4.5 311/2 311/2 0.75 0.65 1.06 0.92 625 873 583 816
21 15 48 4.5 4.5 371/2 371/2 0.75 0.63 1.06 0.89 670 938 620 870
© BSI 05-2000 23
BS 78-2:1965


1A and 2A 1B and 2B

D1 D2 E t1 t2 t1 t2
21 14 54 4.5 4.5 431/2 431/2 0.75 0.61 1.06 0.86 712 998 655 920
24 21 36 5.0 4.5 25 251/2 0.80 0.75 1.13 1.06 746 1 033 696 974
24 20 36 5.0 4.5 25 251/2 0.80 0.73 1.13 1.03 729 1 008 669 935
24 18 48 5.0 4.5 37 371/2 0.80 0.69 1.13 0.98 852 1 187 777 1 094
24 16 60 5.0 4.5 49 491/2 0.80 0.65 1.13 0.92 959 1 339 866 1 220
27 24 42 5.0 5.0 28 28 0.85 0.80 1.20 1.13 989 1 381 966 1 346
27 21 54 5.0 4.5 40 401/2 0.85 0.75 1.20 1.06 1 116 1 564 1 052 1 482
27 20 60 5.0 4.5 46 461/2 0.85 0.73 1.20 1.03 1 181 1 657 1 111 1 566
27 18 72 5.0 4.5 58 581/2 0.85 0.69 1.20 0.98 1 299 1 830 1 218 1 725
30 27 42 5.0 5.0 28 28 0.89 0.85 1.26 1.20 1 179 1 616 1 144 1 582
30 24 54 5.0 5.0 40 40 0.89 0.80 1.26 1.13 1 338 1 841 1 280 1 775
30 21 72 5.0 4.5 58 581/2 0.89 0.75 1.26 1.06 1 576 2 176 1 476 2 065
30 20 78 5.0 4.5 64 641/2 0.89 0.73 1.26 1.03 1 643 2 270 1 537 2 235
33 30 42 5.0 5.0 28 28 0.94 0.89 1.33 1.26 1 376 1 876 1 346 1 836
33 27 54 5.0 5.0 40 40 0.94 0.85 1.33 1.20 1 563 2 155 1 498 2 084
33 24 72 5.0 5.0 58 58 0.94 0.80 1.33 1.13 1 851 2 561 1 764 2 455
36 33 42 5.0 5.0 28 28 0.98 0.94 1.38 1.33 1 573 2 140 1 541 2 103
36 30 54 5.0 5.0 40 40 0.98 0.89 1.38 1.26 1 803 2 461 1 741 2 383
36 27 72 5.0 5.0 58 58 0.98 0.85 1.38 1.20 2 135 2 947 2 032 2 839
36 24 90 5.0 5.0 76 76 0.98 0.80 1.38 1.13 2 426 3 357 2 309 3 214
42 36 54 5.0 5.0 40 40 1.06 0.98 1.50 1.38 2 310 3 149 2 235 3 066
42 33 72 5.0 5.0 58 58 1.06 0.94 1.50 1.33 2 778 3 810 2 671 3 689
42 30 90 5.0 5.0 76 76 1.06 0.89 1.50 1.26 3 179 4 373 3 042 4 212
48 42 54 5.0 5.0 40 40 1.13 1.06 1.60 1.50 2 842 3 902 2 769 3 799
48 36 90 5.0 5.0 76 76 1.13 0.98 1.60 1.38 3 968 5 470 3 820 4 285
48 33 108 5.0 5.0 94 94 1.33 0.94 1.60 1.33 4 355 5 647 4 265 5 924
24 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965

NOTE 1 Fittings of 30 in to 48 in inclusive nominal internal diameter, in
Classes AB and CD, will have one common external diameter for each size,
identical with the external diameter previously shown for Classes C and D in
BS 78:1938.
NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within this range, external diameters previously
shown for Class A and B in BS 78:1938 may be specified although they are
non-preferred. The weights given in Table 15A would then apply.
Table 15A
Nominal internal diameter Weight
D1 D2 Types 1A and 2A Types 1B and 2B
in in lb lb
30 27 1 162 1 132
30 24 1 317 1 265
30 21 1 550 1 459
30 20 1 617 1 518
33 30 1 345 1 315
33 27 1 541 1 481
33 24 1 824 1 741
36 33 1 539 1 508
36 30 1 764 1 703
36 27 2 106 2 015
36 24 2 392 2 279
42 36 2 252 2 189
42 33 2 709 2 616
42 30 3 102 2 978
48 42 2 786 2 704
48 36 3 889 3 744
48 33 4 355 4 179
© BSI 05-2000 25
© BSI 05-2000 26
Table 16 — Dimensions and weights of angle branches
BS 78-2:1965

© BSI 05-2000

internal
diameter Class AB Class CD Class Class
AB CD
D1 D2 Type E F F1 G H J K t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t1 t2 t3 t4 t5
in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in lb lb
3 3 N 36 10 13 10 — — — 0.38 0.57 0.57 — — 0.40 0.59 0.59 — — 91 93

4 3 N 36 11 13 11 — — — 0.39 0.57 0.58 — — 0.46 0.59 0.65 — — 111 119
4 4 N 36 12 14 12 — — — 0.39 0.58 0.58 — — 0.46 0.65 0.65 — — 123 132
5 3 N 36 12 13 12 — — — 0.41 0.57 0.60 — — 0.52 0.59 0.71 — — 133 149
5 4 N 36 12 14 12 — — — 0.41 0.58 0.60 — — 0.52 0.65 0.71 — — 143 160
5 5 N 36 13 16 13 — — — 0.41 0.60 0.60 — — 0.52 0.71 0.71 — — 156 175

6 3 N 42 12 13 13 — — — 0.43 0.57 0.62 — — 0.57 0.59 0.76 — — 171 199
6 4 N 42 13 15 13 — — — 0.43 0.58 0.62 — — 0.57 0.65 0.76 — — 182 211
6 5 N 42 14 16 14 — — — 0.43 0.60 0.62 — — 0.57 0.71 0.76 — — 195 226
6 6 N 42 15 18 15 — — — 0.43 0.62 0.62 — — 0.57 0.76 0.76 — — 211 245
7 5 N 42 13 13 13 — — — 0.45 0.57 0.64 — — 0.61 0.59 0.80 — — 198 236

7 4 N 42 14 15 14 — — — 0.45 0.58 0.64 — — 0.61 0.65 0.80 — — 212 251
7 3 N 42 14 16 15 — — — 0.45 0.60 0.64 — — 0.61 0.71 0.80 — — 225 266
7 6 N 42 15 18 15 — — — 0.45 0.62 0.64 — — 0.61 0.76 0.80 — — 238 281
7 7 N 42 16 19 16 — — — 0.45 0.64 0.64 — — 0.61 0.80 0.80 — — 255 301
8 3 N 42 13 13 14 — — — 0.47 0.57 0.66 — — 0.65 0.59 0.84 — — 234 283

8 4 N 42 14 15 15 — — — 0.47 0.58 0.66 — — 0.65 0.65 0.84 — — 248 299
8 5 N 42 15 16 15 — — — 0.47 0.60 0.66 — — 0.65 0.71 0.84 — — 259 311
8 6 N 42 16 18 16 — — — 0.47 0.62 0.66 — — 0.65 0.76 0.84 — — 276 330
8 7 N 42 17 19 17 — — — 0.47 0.64 0.66 — — 0.65 0.80 0.84 — — 293 350
8 8 N 42 17 21 17 — — — 0.47 0.66 0.66 — — 0.65 0.84 0.84 — — 315 375
BS 78-2:1965
27
28
BS 78-2:1965

internal

AB CD
9 3 N 42 14 13 15 — — — 0.49 0.57 0.68 — — 0.69 0.59 0.88 — — 266 327
9 4 N 42 15 15 16 — — — 0.49 0.58 0.68 — — 0.69 0.65 0.88 — — 281 343
9 5 N 42 16 16 16 — — — 0.49 0.60 0.68 — — 0.69 0.71 0.88 — — 291 355
9 6 N 42 16 18 17 — — — 0.49 0.62 0.68 — — 0.69 0.76 0.88 — — 308 375
9 7 N 42 17 19 17 — — — 0.49 0.64 0.68 — — 0.69 0.80 0.88 — — 322 391
9 8 N 42 18 21 18 — — — 0.49 0.66 0.68 — — 0.69 0.84 0.88 — — 349 421

9 9 N 42 19 22 19 — — — 0.49 0.68 0.68 — — 0.69 0.88 0.88 — — 369 448
10 3 N 48 15 13 16 — — — 0.52 0.57 0.71 — — 0.73 0.59 0.92 — — 330 411
10 4 N 48 15 15 16 — — — 0.52 0.58 0.71 — — 0.73 0.65 0.92 — — 342 424
10 5 N 48 16 16 17 — — — 0.52 0.60 0.71 — — 0.73 0.71 0.92 — — 356 440
10 6 N 48 17 18 18 — — — 0.52 0.62 0.71 — — 0.73 0.76 0.92 — — 373 460

10 7 N 48 18 19 18 — — — 0.52 0.64 0.71 — — 0.73 0.80 0.92 — — 387 476
10 8 N 48 18 21 19 — — — 0.52 0.66 0.71 — — 0.73 0.84 0.92 — — 414 506
10 9 N 48 19 23 19 — — — 0.52 0.68 0.71 — — 0.73 0.88 0.92 — — 432 527
10 10 N 48 20 24 20 — — — 0.52 0.71 0.71 — — 0.73 0.92 0.92 — — 454 554
12 3 N 48 16 14 17 — — — 0.57 0.57 0.76 — — 0.80 0.59 0.99 — — 411 550

12 4 N 48 17 15 18 — — — 0.57 0.58 0.76 — — 0.80 0.65 0.99 — — 424 564
12 5 N 48 18 17 19 — — — 0.57 0.60 0.76 — — 0.80 0.71 0.99 — — 439 582
12 6 N 48 18 18 19 — — — 0.57 0.62 0.76 — — 0.80 0.76 0.99 — — 452 597
12 7 N 48 19 20 20 — — — 0.57 0.64 0.76 — — 0.80 0.80 0.99 — — 473 623
12 8 N 48 20 21 20 — — — 0.57 0.66 0.76 — — 0.80 0.84 0.99 — — 494 644

12 9 N 48 21 23 21 — — — 0.57 0.68 0.76 — — 0.80 0.88 0.99 — — 517 672
12 10 N 48 21 24 22 — — — 0.57 0.71 0.76 — — 0.80 0.92 0.99 — — 540 700
12 12 M1 48 23 22 23 16 — — 0.57 0.76 0.76 — — 0.80 0.99 0.99 — — 585 783
© BSI 05-2000
14 4 N 48 191/2 161/2 201/4 — — — 0.61 0.58 0.80 — — 0.86 0.65 1.05 — — 526 705

© BSI 05-2000

internal
AB CD
14 6 N 48 21 193/4 213/4 — — — 0.61 0.62 0.80 — — 0.86 0.76 1.05 — — 559 743
14 8 N 48 231/4 231/4 231/2 — — — 0.61 0.66 0.80 — — 0.86 0.84 1.05 — — 608 798
14 10 N 48 243/4 261/4 25 — — — 0.61 0.71 0.80 — — 0.86 0.92 1.05 — — 655 855
14 12 M1 54 263/4 251/2 263/4 19 — — 0.61 0.76 0.80 — — 0.86 0.99 1.05 — — 754 1 014
14 14 M1 54 283/4 28 281/4 20 — — 0.61 0.80 0.80 — — 0.86 1.05 1.05 — — 829 1 111
15 4 N 48 201/4 17 21 — — — 0.63 0.58 0.82 — — 0.89 0.65 1.08 — — 575 772

15 6 N 48 213/4 20 221/2 — — — 0.63 0.62 0.82 — — 0.89 0.76 1.08 — — 608 810
15 8 N 48 24 231/2 241/4 — — — 0.63 0.66 0.82 — — 0.89 0.84 1.08 — — 657 866
15 10 N 48 251/2 261/2 253/4 — — — 0.63 0.71 0.82 — — 0.89 0.92 1.08 — — 705 923
15 12 M1 54 271/2 26 271/2 — — — 0.63 0.76 0.82 — — 0.89 0.99 1.08 — — 809 1 090
15 15 M2 54 293/4 29 293/4 21 6 21/2 0.63 0.82 0.82 0.88 1.00 0.89 1.08 1.08 1.00 1.13 1 022 1 349
16 4 N 48 21 171/4 213/4 — — — 0.65 0.58 0.84 — — 0.92 0.65 1.11 — — 628 844
16 6 N 48 223/4 201/4 231/4 — — — 0.65 0.62 0.84 — — 0.92 0.76 1.11 — — 659 882
16 8 N 48 243/4 233/4 25 — — — 0.65 0.66 0.84 — — 0.92 0.84 1.11 — — 709 939
16 10 N 48 261/4 263/4 261/2 — — — 0.65 0.71 0.84 — — 0.92 0.92 1.11 — — 758 996
16 12 M1 54 281/4 26 281/4 19 — — 0.65 0.76 0.84 — — 0.92 0.99 1.11 — — 866 1 170
16 15 M2 54 301/2 30 301/2 21 6 21/2 0.65 0.82 0.84 0.88 1.00 0.92 1.08 1.11 1.00 1.13 1 085 1 436
16 16 M2 60 311/4 30 311/4 211/2 6 21/2 0.65 0.84 0.84 0.88 1.00 0.92 1.11 1.11 1.00 1.13 1 176 1 565
18 4 N 48 223/4 173/4 231/4 — — — 0.69 0.58 0.88 — — 0.98 0.65 1.17 — — 732 996
18 6 N 48 241/4 203/4 243/4 — — — 0.69 0.62 0.88 — — 0.98 0.76 1.17 — — 766 1 035
18 8 N 48 261/4 241/4 261/2 — — — 0.69 0.66 0.88 — — 0.98 0.84 1.17 — — 818 1 093
BS 78-2:1965
29
30
BS 78-2:1965

internal

AB CD
18 10 N 48 27 /4
3
27 /4
1 28 — — — 0.69 0.71 0.88 — — 0.98 0.92 1.17 — — 867 1 151
18 12 M1 54 291/2 261/2 293/4 191/2 — — 0.69 0.76 0.88 — — 0.98 0.99 1.17 — — 985 1 340
18 15 M2 54 321/4 291/2 32 21 7 3 0.69 0.82 0.88 0.88 1.00 0.98 1.08 1.17 1.00 1.13 1 232 1 638
18 18 M2 60 341/2 34 341/2 24 7 3 0.69 0.88 0.88 0.88 1.00 0.98 1.17 1.17 1.00 1.13 1 439 1 920
20 6 N 48 253/4 211/4 261/4 — — — 0.73 0.62 0.92 — — 1.03 0.76 1.22 — — 881 1 186
20 8 N 48 271/4 241/4 28 — — — 0.73 0.66 0.92 — — 1.03 0.84 1.22 — — 931 1 244
20 10 N 48 283/4 271/4 291/2 — — — 0.73 0.71 0.92 — — 1.03 0.92 1.22 — — 982 1 303
20 12 M1 54 31 26 311/4 201/2 — — 0.73 0.76 0.92 — — 1.03 0.99 1.22 — — 1 108 1 505
20 15 M2 54 331/4 31 331/2 221/2 7 3 0.73 0.82 0.92 1.00 1.25 1.03 1.08 1.22 1.13 1.38 1 399 1 848
20 18 M2 60 36 341/2 36 241/2 7 3 0.73 0.88 0.92 1.00 1.25 1.03 1.17 1.22 1.13 1.38 1 617 2 146
20 20 M2 66 371/2 36 371/2 251/2 7 3 0.73 0.92 0.92 1.00 1.25 1.03 1.22 1.22 1.13 1.38 1 793 2 383
21 6 N 48 271/2 211/2 27 — — — 0.75 0.62 0.94 — — 1.06 0.76 1.25 — — 942 1 272
21 8 N 48 29 241/2 283/4 — — — 0.75 0.66 0.94 — — 1.06 0.84 1.25 — — 993 1 330
21 10 N 48 303/4 28 301/4 — — — 0.75 0.71 0.94 — — 1.06 0.92 1.25 — — 1 046 1 392
21 12 M1 54 321/4 271/2 32 211/2 — — 0.75 0.76 0.94 — — 1.06 0.99 1.25 — — 1 179 1 603
21 15 M2 54 341/2 311/2 341/4 221/2 7 3 0.75 0.82 0.94 1.00 1.25 1.06 1.08 1.25 1.13 1.38 1 473 1 949
21 18 M2 60 363/4 341/2 363/4 25 7 3 0.75 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.25 1.06 1.17 1.25 1.13 1.38 1 695 2 254
21 21 M2 66 39 38 39 27 7 3 0.75 0.94 0.94 1.00 1.25 1.06 1.25 1.25 1.13 1.38 1 937 2 579
24 6 N 48 281/2 213/4 291/4 — — — 0.80 0.62 0.99 — — 1.13 0.76 1.32 — — 1 143 1 542
24 8 N 48 30 243/4 31 — — — 0.80 0.66 0.99 — — 1.13 0.84 1.32 — — 1 196 1 601
24 10 N 48 32 281/4 321/2 — — — 0.80 0.71 0.99 — — 1.13 0.92 1.32 — — 1 250 1 664
24 12 M1 54 331/2 271/2 341/4 221/2 — — 0.80 0.76 0.99 — — 1.13 0.99 1.32 — — 1 401 1 900
24 15 M2 60 361/2 321/2 361/2 241/2 7 3 0.80 0.82 0.99 1.00 1.25 1.13 1.08 1.32 1.13 1.38 1 811 2 405
24 18 M3 66 39 261/2 7 3 0.80 0.88 0.99 1.00 1.25 1.13 1.17 1.32 1.13 1.38 2 054 2 738
© BSI 05-2000
383/4 36
24 21 M2 66 423/4 38 41 28 7 3 0.80 0.94 0.99 1.00 1.25 1.13 1.25 1.32 1.13 1.38 2 210 2 942

© BSI 05-2000

internal
Class Class
AB CD
24 24 M3 72 431/2 421/2 431/2 30 6 3 0.80 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.25 1.13 1.32 1.32 1.13 1.38 2 615 3 457
27 8 N 54 321/4 253/4 33 — — — 0.85 0.66 1.04 — — 1.20 0.84 1.39 — — 1 509 2 043
27 10 N 54 333/4 283/4 343/4 — — — 0.85 0.71 1.04 — — 1.20 0.92 1.39 — — 1 564 2 107
27 12 N 54 351/2 32 361/2 — — — 0.85 0.76 1.04 — — 1.20 0.99 1.39 — — 1 629 2 208
27 15 M1 60 381/4 321/2 383/4 25 — — 0.85 0.82 1.04 — — 1.20 1.08 1.39 — — 1 856 2 526
27 18 M2 66 41 36 411/4 27 7 31/2 0.85 0.88 1.04 1.13 1.38 1.20 1.17 1.39 1.25 1.50 2 390 3 186
27 21 M2 66 431/4 39 431/2 29 7 31/2 0.85 0.94 1.04 1.13 1.38 1.20 1.25 1.39 1.25 1.50 2 560 3 405
27 24 M3 72 46 43 453/4 31 6 31/2 0.85 0.99 1.04 1.13 1.38 1.20 1.32 1.39 1.25 1.50 3 023 3 987
27 27 M3 72 481/4 461/2 481/4 33 6 31/2 0.85 1.04 1.04 1.13 1.38 1.20 1.39 1.39 1.25 1.50 3 250 4 291
30 8 N 54 341/4 26 351/4 — — — 0.89 0.66 1.08 — — 1.26 0.84 1.45 — — 1 771 2 347
30 10 N 54 353/4 29 363/4 — — — 0.89 0.71 1.08 — — 1.26 0.92 1.45 — — 1 829 2 410
30 12 N 54 371/4 321/4 381/2 — — — 0.89 0.76 1.08 — — 1.26 0.99 1.45 — — 1 897 2 512
30 15 M1 60 40 321/2 41 261/2 — — 0.89 0.82 1.08 — — 1.26 1.08 1.45 — — 2 142 2 859
30 18 M2 66 423/4 37 431/4 28 7 4 0.89 0.88 1.08 1.13 1.38 1.26 1.17 1.45 1.25 1.50 2 765 3 617
30 21 M2 66 45 41 453/4 30 7 4 0.89 0.94 1.08 1.13 1.38 1.26 1.25 1.45 1.25 1.50 2 949 3 851
30 24 M3 72 473/4 44 48 32 6 4 0.89 0.99 1.08 1.13 1.38 1.26 1.32 1.45 1.25 1.50 3 465 4 495
30 30 M3 72 523/4 51 523/4 36 6 4 0.89 1.08 1.08 1.13 1.38 1.26 1.45 1.45 1.25 1.50 3 977 5 127
33 12 N 60 391/2 33 403/4 — — — 0.94 0.76 1.13 — — 1.33 0.99 1.52 — — 2 314 3 084
33 15 M1 60 413/4 321/2 431/4 27 — — 0.94 0.82 1.13 — — 1.33 1.08 1.52 — — 2 420 3 242
33 18 M1 72 443/4 38 451/2 30 — — 0.94 0.88 1.13 — — 1.33 1.17 1.52 — — 2 881 3 875
33 21 M2 72 471/2 421/2 48 311/2 7 4 0.94 0.94 1.13 1.25 1.5 1.33 1.25 1.52 1.50 1.75 3 479 4 600
BS 78-2:1965
31
32
BS 78-2:1965

internal

AB CD
33 24 M2 72 50 43 50 /4
1 33 7 4 0.94 0.99 1.13 1.25 1.5 1.33 1.32 1.52 1.50 1.75 3 687 4 868
33 30 M3 84 55 53 55 37 61/2 41/2 0.94 1.08 1.13 1.25 1.5 1.33 1.45 1.52 1.50 1.75 4 821 6 305
33 33 M3 90 571/4 55 571/4 39 61/2 41/2 0.94 1.13 1.13 1.25 1.5 1.33 1.52 1.52 1.50 1.75 5 267 6 907
36 12 N 60 42 333/4 43 — — — 0.98 0.76 1.17 — — 1.38 0.99 1.57 — — 2 592 3 451
36 15 M1 60 441/4 331/4 451/4 281/2 — — 0.98 0.82 1.17 — — 1.38 1.08 1.57 — — 2 696 3 602
36 18 M1 72 47 38 473/4 31 — — 0.98 0.88 1.17 — — 1.38 1.17 1.57 — — 3 201 4 293

36 21 M1 72 491/4 40 50 32 — — 0.98 0.94 1.17 — — 1.38 1.25 1.57 — — 3 352 4 491
36 24 M2 78 52 44 521/4 341/2 8 41/2 0.98 0.99 1.17 1.25 1.5 1.38 1.32 1.57 1.50 1.75 4 273 5 636
36 30 M3 84 57 521/2 571/4 38 7 5 0.98 1.08 1.17 1.25 1.5 1.38 1.45 1.57 1.50 1.75 5 325 6 947
36 36 M3 96 613/4 60 613/4 411/2 7 5 0.98 1.17 1.17 1.25 1.5 1.38 1.57 1.57 1.50 1.75 6 307 8 248
42 15 N 66 49 393/4 50 — — — 1.06 0.82 1.25 — — 1.50 1.08 1.69 — — 3 566 4 759

42 18 M1 72 511/4 37 521/4 33 — — 1.06 0.88 1.25 — — 1.50 1.17 1.69 — — 3 894 5 246
42 21 M1 72 531/2 41 541/2 341/2 — — 1.06 0.94 1.25 — — 1.50 1.25 1.69 — — 4 061 5 461
42 24 M2 84 561/4 46 563/4 36 8 41/2 1.06 0.99 1.25 1.38 1.63 1.50 1.32 1.69 1.75 2.00 5 371 7 168
42 30 M3 90 61 541/2 611/2 40 8 5 1.06 1.08 1.25 1.38 1.63 1.50 1.45 1.69 1.75 2.00 6 553 8 674
42 36 M3 96 66 61 661/4 44 8 5 1.06 1.17 1.25 1.38 1.63 1.50 1.57 1.69 1.75 2.00 7 420 9 819
42 42 M3 108 71 68 71 471/2 8 5 1.06 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.63 1.50 1.69 1.69 1.75 2.00 8 629 11 442
48 18 M1 72 551/4 39 561/2 36 — — 1.13 0.88 1.32 — — 1.60 1.17 1.79 — — 4 630 6 261
48 21 M1 72 571/2 43 59 37 — — 1.13 0.94 1.32 — — 1.60 1.25 1.79 — — 4 805 6 486
48 24 M2 84 601/4 461/2 611/4 381/2 9 41/2 1.13 0.99 1.32 1.50 1.75 1.60 1.32 1.79 2.00 2.50 6 323 8 573
48 30 M3 90 651/4 581/2 66 421/2 9 51/2 1.13 1.08 1.32 1.50 1.75 1.60 1.45 1.79 2.00 2.50 7 811 10 553
48 36 M3 102 701/4 62 703/4 46 9 51/2 1.13 1.17 1.32 1.50 1.75 1.60 1.57 1.79 2.00 2.50 8 998 12 165
48 42 M3 108 75 69 751/4 50 9 51/2 1.13 1.25 1.32 1.50 1.75 1.60 1.69 1.79 2.00 2.50 10 045 13 569
48 48 M3 114 80 77 54 9 51/2 1.13 1.32 1.32 1.50 1.75 1.60 1.79 1.79 2.00 2.50 11 207 15 143
© BSI 05-2000
80

© BSI 05-2000
NOTE 1 Fittings of 30 in to 48 in inclusive nominal internal diameter, in Classes AB and CD, will have one common external
NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within this range, external diameters previously shown for Classes A and B in BS 78:1938, may
be specified although they are non-preferred. The weights given in Table 16A would then apply.
Table 16A
Nominal internal Nominal internal Nominal internal

diameter Type Weight diameter Type Weight diameter Type Weight
D1 D2 D1 D2 D1 D2
in in lb in in lb in in lb
30 8 N 1 732 33 24 M2 3 634 42 21 M1 3 981

30 10 N 1 788 33 30 M3 4 733 42 24 M2 5 282
30 12 N 2 268 33 33 M3 5 172 42 30 M3 6 432
30 15 M1 2 101 36 12 N 2 539 42 36 M3 7 285
30 18 M2 2 720 36 15 M1 2 647 42 42 M2 8 464
30 21 M3 2 903 36 18 M1 3 143 48 18 M1 4 551

30 24 M3 3 417 36 21 M1 3 294 48 21 M1 4 725
30 30 M3 3 901 36 24 M2 4 211 48 24 M3 6 232
33 12 N 2 268 36 30 M3 5 231 48 30 M3 7 687
33 15 M1 2 375 36 36 M3 6 197 48 36 M3 8 854
33 18 M1 2 828 42 15 N 3 483 48 42 M3 9 874

33 21 M2 3 425 42 18 M1 3 815 48 48 M3 11 028
BS 78-2:1965
33
BS 78-2:1965
Table 17 — Dimensions and weights of tees

internal
diameter E F F1 G Class AB Class CD Class Class
AB CD
D1 D2 t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
in in in in in in in in in in in in lb lb
3 3 36 5 5 5 0.38 0.57 0.57 0.40 0.59 0.59 82 84

4 3 36 5 5 6 0.39 0.57 0.58 0.46 0.59 0.65 102 111
4 4 36 6 6 6 0.39 0.58 0.58 0.46 0.65 0.65 111 119
5 3 36 5 5 6 0.41 0.57 0.60 0.52 0.59 0.71 123 138
5 4 36 6 6 6 0.41 0.58 0.60 0.52 0.65 0.71 131 147
5 5 36 7 7 7 0.41 0.60 0.60 0.52 0.71 0.71 141 158

6 3 36 6 6 7 0.43 0.57 0.62 0.57 0.59 0.76 149 174
6 4 36 6 6 7 0.43 0.58 0.62 0.57 0.65 0.76 155 180
6 5 36 7 7 7 0.43 0.60 0.62 0.57 0.71 0.76 164 189
6 6 36 7 7 7 0.43 0.62 0.62 0.57 0.76 0.76 171 197
7 3 36 6 6 7 0.45 0.57 0.64 0.61 0.59 0.80 173 206

7 4 36 6 6 8 0.45 0.58 0.64 0.61 0.65 0.80 182 215
7 5 36 7 7 8 0.45 0.60 0.64 0.61 0.71 0.80 191 226
7 6 36 7 7 8 0.45 0.62 0.64 0.61 0.76 0.80 198 233
7 7 36 8 8 8 0.45 0.64 0.64 0.61 0.80 0.80 209 244
8 3 42 6 6 8 0.47 0.57 0.66 0.65 0.59 0.84 227 275

8 4 42 6 6 8 0.47 0.58 0.66 0.65 0.65 0.84 233 282
8 5 42 7 7 8 0.47 0.60 0.66 0.65 0.71 0.84 242 292
8 6 42 7 7 8 0.47 0.62 0.66 0.65 0.76 0.84 249 299
8 7 42 8 8 8 0.47 0.64 0.66 0.65 0.80 0.84 260 311
8 8 42 8 8 8 0.47 0.66 0.66 0.65 0.84 0.84 275 327

9 3 42 6 6 8 0.49 0.57 0.68 0.69 0.59 0.88 257 319
9 4 42 6 6 9 0.49 0.58 0.68 0.69 0.65 0.88 265 327
34 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965


internal
AB CD
D1 D2 t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
9 5 42 7 7 9 0.49 0.60 0.68 0.69 0.71 0.88 275 337

9 6 42 7 7 9 0.49 0.62 0.68 0.69 0.76 0.88 282 345
9 7 42 8 8 9 0.49 0.64 0.68 0.69 0.80 0.88 294 357
9 8 42 8 8 9 0.49 0.66 0.68 0.69 0.84 0.88 309 372
9 9 42 9 9 9 0.49 0.68 0.68 0.69 0.88 0.88 320 386
10 3 42 6 6 9 0.52 0.57 0.71 0.73 0.59 0.92 293 364

10 4 42 6 6 9 0.52 0.58 0.71 0.73 0.65 0.92 300 371
10 5 42 7 7 9 0.52 0.60 0.71 0.73 0.71 0.92 310 381
10 6 42 7 7 9 0.52 0.62 0.71 0.73 0.76 0.92 317 389

10 7 42 8 8 9 0.52 0.64 0.71 0.73 0.80 0.92 328 401
10 8 42 9 9 9 0.52 0.66 0.71 0.73 0.84 0.92 346 419

10 9 42 9 9 10 0.52 0.68 0.71 0.73 0.88 0.92 360 435
10 10 42 10 10 10 0.52 0.71 0.71 0.73 0.92 0.92 373 449
12 3 42 6 6 10 0.57 0.57 0.76 0.80 0.59 0.99 365 489
12 4 42 7 7 10 0.57 0.58 0.76 0.80 0.65 0.99 376 501
12 5 42 7 7 10 0.57 0.60 0.76 0.80 0.71 0.99 382 507

12 6 42 8 8 10 0.57 0.62 0.76 0.80 0.76 0.99 393 519
12 7 42 8 8 11 0.57 0.64 0.76 0.80 0.80 0.99 405 532
12 8 42 9 9 11 0.57 0.66 0.76 0.80 0.84 0.99 424 552
12 9 42 9 9 11 0.57 0.68 0.76 0.80 0.88 0.99 433 573
12 10 42 10 10 11 0.57 0.71 0.76 0.80 0.92 0.99 447 577

12 12 42 11 11 11 0.57 0.76 0.76 0.80 0.99 0.99 472 626
14 4 48 7 7 11 0.61 0.58 0.80 0.86 0.66 1.05 507 684
14 6 48 8 8 12 0.61 0.62 0.80 0.86 0.76 1.05 528 707
14 8 48 9 9 12 0.61 0.66 0.80 0.86 0.84 1.05 563 737
14 10 48 10 10 12 0.61 0.71 0.80 0.86 0.92 1.05 580 762

14 12 48 11 11 12 0.61 0.76 0.80 0.86 0.99 1.05 606 811
14 14 48 12 12 12 0.61 0.80 0.80 0.86 1.05 1.05 643 858
15 4 48 7 7 12 0.63 0.58 0.82 0.89 0.65 1.08 556 751
15 6 48 8 8 12 0.63 0.62 0.82 0.89 0.76 1.08 574 771
15 8 48 9 9 12 0.63 0.66 0.82 0.89 0.84 1.08 602 801

15 10 48 10 10 12 0.63 0.71 0.82 0.89 0.92 1.08 625 825
15 12 48 11 11 13 0.63 0.76 0.82 0.89 0.99 1.08 658 883
15 15 48 13 13 13 0.63 0.82 0.82 0.89 1.08 1.08 715 953
16 4 48 7 7 12 0.65 0.58 0.84 0.92 0.65 1.11 605 820
© BSI 05-2000 35
BS 78-2:1965


internal
AB CD
D1 D2 t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
16 6 48 8 8 13 0.65 0.62 0.84 0.92 0.76 1.11 626 844

16 8 48 9 9 13 0.65 0.66 0.84 0.92 0.84 1.11 655 874
16 10 48 10 10 13 0.65 0.71 0.84 0.92 0.92 1.11 679 900
16 12 48 11 11 13 0.65 0.76 0.84 0.92 0.99 1.11 706 950
16 15 48 13 13 13 0.65 0.82 0.84 0.92 1.08 1.11 761 1 017
16 16 48 13 13 13 0.65 0.84 0.84 0.92 1.11 1.11 775 1 036

18 4 54 7 7 13 0.69 0.58 0.88 0.98 0.65 1.17 770 1 059
18 6 54 8 8 14 0.69 0.62 0.88 0.98 0.76 1.17 792 1 083
18 8 54 9 9 14 0.69 0.66 0.88 0.98 0.84 1.17 822 1 114

18 10 54 10 10 14 0.69 0.71 0.88 0.98 0.92 1.17 846 1 140
18 12 54 11 11 14 0.69 0.76 0.88 0.98 0.99 1.17 873 1 190

18 15 54 13 13 14 0.69 0.82 0.88 0.98 1.08 1.17 930 1 259
18 18 54 15 15 15 0.69 0.88 0.88 0.98 1.17 1.17 996 1 346
20 6 54 8 8 15 0.73 0.62 0.92 1.03 0.76 1.22 913 1 246
20 8 54 9 9 15 0.73 0.66 0.92 1.03 0.84 1.22 943 1 277
20 10 54 10 10 15 0.73 0.71 0.92 1.03 0.92 1.22 968 1 304

20 12 54 12 12 15 0.73 0.76 0.92 1.03 0.99 1.22 1 003 1 362
20 15 54 13 13 15 0.73 0.82 0.92 1.03 1.08 1.22 1 054 1 425
20 18 54 15 15 16 0.73 0.88 0.92 1.03 1.17 1.22 1 121 1 513
20 20 54 16 16 16 0.73 0.92 0.92 1.03 1.22 1.22 1 158 1 558
21 6 54 8 8 15 0.75 0.62 0.94 1.06 0.76 1.25 976 1 336

21 8 54 9 9 15 0.75 0.66 0.94 1.06 0.84 1.25 1 006 1 367
21 10 54 10 10 15 0.75 0.71 0.94 1.06 0.92 1.25 1 037 1 401
21 12 54 12 12 16 0.75 0.76 0.94 1.06 0.99 1.25 1 073 1 461
21 15 54 13 13 16 0.75 0.82 0.94 1.06 1.08 1.25 1 125 1 526
21 18 54 15 15 16 0.75 0.88 0.94 1.06 1.17 1.25 1 181 1 598

21 21 54 16 16 16 0.75 0.94 0.94 1.06 1.25 1.25 1 233 1 663
24 6 60 8 8 17 0.80 0.62 0.99 1.13 0.76 1.32 1 288 1 764
24 8 60 9 9 17 0.80 0.66 0.99 1.13 0.84 1.32 1 319 1 797
24 10 60 11 11 17 0.80 0.71 0.99 1.13 0.92 1.32 1 353 1 833
24 12 60 12 12 17 0.80 0.76 0.99 1.13 0.99 1.32 1 382 1 885

24 15 60 13 13 18 0.80 0.82 0.99 1.13 1.08 1.32 1 445 1 963
24 18 60 15 15 18 0.80 0.88 0.99 1.13 1.17 1.32 1 504 2 039
24 21 60 161/2 161/2 18 0.80 0.94 0.99 1.13 1.25 1.32 1 575 2 134
24 24 60 18 18 181/2 0.80 0.99 0.99 1.13 1.32 1.32 1 654 2 223
36 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965


internal
AB CD
D1 D2 t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
27 8 66 10 10 191/2 0.85 0.66 1.04 1.20 0.84 1.39 1 676 2 299

27 10 66 11 11 191/2 0.85 0.71 1.04 1.20 0.92 1.39 1 704 2 330
27 12 66 12 12 191/2 0.85 0.76 1.04 1.20 0.99 1.39 1 736 2 396
27 15 66 131/2 131/2 191/2 0.85 0.82 1.04 1.20 1.08 1.39 1 796 2 458
27 18 66 15 15 191/2 0.85 0.88 1.04 1.20 1.17 1.39 1 853 2 531
27 21 66 161/2 161/2 191/2 0.85 0.94 1.04 1.20 1.25 1.39 1 912 2 606
27 24 66 18 18 191/2 0.85 0.99 1.04 1.20 1.32 1.39 1 995 2 704
27 27 66 191/2 191/2 191/2 0.85 1.04 1.04 1.20 1.39 1.39 2 062 2 794
30 8 72 12 12 23 0.89 0.66 1.08 1.26 0.84 1.45 2 143 2 873

30 10 72 13 13 23 0.89 0.71 1.08 1.26 0.92 1.45 2 079 2 908
30 12 72 14 14 23 0.89 0.76 1.08 1.26 0.99 1.45 2 220 2 969

30 15 72 151/2 151/2 23 0.89 0.82 1.08 1.26 1.08 1.45 2 289 3 051
30 18 72 17 17 23 0.89 0.88 1.08 1.26 1.17 1.45 2 357 3 133
30 21 72 181/2 181/2 23 0.89 0.94 1.08 1.26 1.25 1.45 2 433 3 217
30 24 72 20 20 23 0.89 0.99 1.08 1.26 1.32 1.45 2 522 3 326
30 30 72 23 23 23 0.89 1.08 1.08 1.26 1.45 1.45 2 692 3 522

33 12 72 14 14 241/2 0.94 0.76 1.13 1.33 0.99 1.52 2 538 3 405
33 15 72 151/2 151/2 241/2 0.94 0.82 1.13 1.33 1.08 1.52 2 607 3 488
33 18 72 17 17 241/2 0.94 0.88 1.13 1.33 1.17 1.52 2 677 3 571
33 21 72 181/2 181/2 241/2 0.94 0.94 1.13 1.33 1.25 1.52 2 755 3 656
33 24 72 20 20 241/2 0.94 0.99 1.13 1.33 1.32 1.52 2 846 3 767

33 30 72 23 23 241/2 0.94 1.08 1.13 1.33 1.45 1.52 3 024 3 966
33 33 72 241/2 241/2 241/2 0.94 1.13 1.13 1.33 1.52 1.52 3 118 4 078
36 12 84 14 14 26 0.98 0.76 1.17 1.38 0.99 1.57 3 208 4 315
36 15 84 151/2 151/2 26 0.98 0.82 1.17 1.38 1.08 1.57 3 280 4 399
36 18 84 17 17 26 0.98 0.88 1.17 1.38 1.17 1.57 3 352 4 484

36 21 84 181/2 181/2 26 0.98 0.94 1.17 1.38 1.25 1.57 3 434 4 569
36 24 84 20 20 26 0.98 0.99 1.17 1.38 1.32 1.57 3 522 4 681
36 30 84 23 23 26 0.98 1.08 1.17 1.38 1.45 1.57 3 703 4 892
36 36 84 26 26 26 0.98 1.17 1.17 1.38 1.57 1.57 3 859 5 106
42 15 90 151/2 151/2 29 1.06 0.82 1.25 1.50 1.08 1.69 4 286 5 791
42 18 90 17 17 29 1.06 0.88 1.25 1.50 1.17 1.69 4 360 5 878
42 21 90 181/2 181/2 29 1.06 0.94 1.25 1.50 1.25 1.69 4 441 5 966
42 24 90 20 20 29 1.06 0.99 1.25 1.50 1.32 1.69 4 536 6 080
42 30 90 23 23 29 1.06 1.08 1.25 1.50 1.45 1.69 4 723 6 285
© BSI 05-2000 37
BS 78-2:1965


internal
AB CD
D1 D2 t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
42 36 90 26 26 29 1.06 1.17 1.25 1.50 1.57 1.69 4 921 6 514

42 42 90 29 29 29 1.06 1.25 1.25 1.50 1.69 1.69 5 138 6 759
48 18 96 17 17 32 1.13 0.88 1.32 1.60 1.17 1.79 5 496 7 460
48 21 96 181/2 181/2 32 1.13 0.94 1.32 1.60 1.25 1.79 5 581 7 571
48 24 96 20 20 32 1.13 0.99 1.32 1.60 1.32 1.79 5 878 7 666
48 30 96 23 23 32 1.13 1.08 1.32 1.60 1.45 1.79 5 870 7 877

48 36 96 26 26 32 1.13 1.17 1.32 1.60 1.57 1.79 6 074 8 111
48 42 96 29 29 32 1.13 1.25 1.32 1.60 1.69 1.79 6 297 8 363
48 48 96 32 32 32 1.13 1.32 1.32 1.60 1.79 1.79 6 514 8 635

NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within this range, external diameters previously shown for Classes A and B in BS 78:1938 may
be specified although they are non-preferred. The weights given in Table 17A would then apply.
Table 17A

diameter Weight diameter Weight diameter Weight
D1 D2 D1 D2 D1 D2
30 8 2 092 33 24 2 767 42 21 4 319

30 10 2 120 33 30 2 926 42 24 4 416
30 12 2 160 33 33 3 015 42 30 4 583
30 15 2 227 36 12 3 131 42 36 4 768
30 16 2 290 36 15 3 201 42 42 4 961
30 21 2 357 36 18 3 267 48 18 5 375

30 24 2 449 36 21 3 336 48 21 5 450
30 30 2 606 36 24 3 430 48 24 5 549
33 12 2 473 36 30 3 592 48 30 5 721
33 15 2 541 36 36 3 773 48 36 5 911
33 18 2 606 42 15 4 178 48 42 6 109

33 21 2 674 42 18 4 247 48 48 6 330
38 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 18 — Dimensions and weights of crosses

internal
diameter E F F1 G Class AB Class CD
Class Class
AB CD
D1 D2 t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
3 3 36 5 5 5 0.38 0.57 0.57 0.40 0.59 0.59 104 106

4 3 36 5 5 6 0.39 0.57 0.58 0.46 0.59 0.65 125 134
4 4 36 6 6 6 0.39 0.58 0.58 0.46 0.65 0.65 140 149
5 3 36 5 5 6 0.41 0.57 0.60 0.52 0.59 0.71 145 160
5 4 36 6 6 6 0.41 0.58 0.60 0.52 0.65 0.71 159 176
5 5 36 7 7 7 0.41 0.60 0.60 0.52 0.71 0.71 177 196

6 3 36 6 6 7 0.43 0.57 0.62 0.57 0.59 0.76 176 196
6 4 36 6 6 7 0.43 0.58 0.62 0.57 0.65 0.76 185 210
6 5 36 7 7 7 0.43 0.60 0.62 0.57 0.71 0.76 199 225
6 6 36 7 7 7 0.43 0.62 0.62 0.57 0.76 0.76 213 241
7 3 36 6 6 7 0.45 0.57 0.64 0.61 0.59 0.80 195 227

7 4 36 6 6 8 0.45 0.58 0.64 0.61 0.65 0.80 212 246
7 5 36 7 7 8 0.45 0.60 0.64 0.61 0.71 0.80 227 264
7 6 36 7 7 8 0.45 0.62 0.64 0.61 0.76 0.80 242 279
7 7 36 8 8 8 0.45 0.64 0.64 0.61 0.80 0.80 262 299
8 3 42 6 6 8 0.47 0.57 0.66 0.65 0.59 0.84 249 297

8 4 42 6 6 8 0.47 0.58 0.66 0.65 0.65 0.84 262 312
8 5 42 7 7 8 0.47 0.60 0.66 0.65 0.71 0.84 277 328
8 6 42 7 7 8 0.47 0.62 0.66 0.65 0.76 0.84 291 343
8 7 42 8 8 8 0.47 0.64 0.66 0.65 0.80 0.84 310 363
8 8 42 8 8 8 0.47 0.66 0.66 0.65 0.84 0.84 339 395
© BSI 05-2000 39
BS 78-2:1965


internal
AB CD
D1 D2 t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
9 3 42 6 6 8 0.49 0.57 0.68 0.69 0.59 0.88 278 341

9 4 42 6 6 9 0.49 0.58 0.68 0.69 0.65 0.88 296 357
9 5 42 7 7 9 0.49 0.60 0.68 0.69 0.71 0.88 311 374
9 6 42 7 7 9 0.49 0.62 0.68 0.69 0.76 0.88 326 390
9 7 42 8 8 9 0.49 0.64 0.68 0.69 0.80 0.88 346 412
9 8 42 8 8 9 0.49 0.66 0.68 0.69 0.84 0.88 375 443

9 9 42 9 9 9 0.49 0.68 0.68 0.69 0.88 0.88 396 465
10 3 42 6 6 9 0.52 0.57 0.71 0.73 0.59 0.92 316 386
10 4 42 6 6 9 0.52 0.58 0.71 0.73 0.65 0.92 329 400

10 5 42 7 7 9 0.52 0.60 0.71 0.73 0.71 0.92 345 417
10 6 42 7 7 9 0.52 0.62 0.71 0.73 0.76 0.92 359 432

10 7 42 8 8 9 0.52 0.64 0.71 0.73 0.80 0.92 378 453
10 8 42 9 9 9 0.52 0.66 0.71 0.73 0.84 0.92 411 486
10 9 42 9 9 10 0.52 0.68 0.71 0.73 0.88 0.92 437 518
10 10 42 10 10 10 0.52 0.71 0.71 0.73 0.92 0.92 460 542
12 3 42 6 6 10 0.57 0.57 0.76 0.80 0.59 0.99 388 511

12 4 42 7 7 10 0.57 0.58 0.76 0.80 0.65 0.99 405 530
12 5 42 7 7 10 0.57 0.60 0.76 0.80 0.71 0.99 417 543
12 6 42 8 8 10 0.57 0.62 0.76 0.80 0.76 0.99 435 562
12 7 42 8 8 11 0.57 0.64 0.76 0.80 0.80 0.99 459 589
12 8 42 9 9 11 0.57 0.66 0.76 0.80 0.84 0.99 493 625

12 9 42 9 9 11 0.57 0.68 0.76 0.80 0.88 0.99 511 655
12 10 42 10 10 11 0.57 0.71 0.76 0.80 0.92 0.99 534 670
12 12 42 11 11 11 0.57 0.76 0.76 0.80 0.99 0.99 581 763
14 4 48 7 7 11 0.61 0.58 0.80 0.86 0.65 1.05 536 713
14 6 48 8 8 12 0.61 0.62 0.80 0.86 0.76 1.05 573 754

14 8 48 9 9 12 0.61 0.66 0.80 0.86 0.84 1.05 632 809
14 10 48 10 10 12 0.61 0.71 0.80 0.86 0.92 1.05 667 855
14 12 48 11 11 12 0.61 0.76 0.80 0.86 0.99 1.05 715 943
14 14 48 12 12 12 0.61 0.80 0.80 0.86 1.05 1.05 784 1 036
15 4 48 7 7 12 0.63 0.58 0.82 0.89 0.65 1.08 586 781

15 6 48 8 8 12 0.63 0.62 0.82 0.89 0.76 1.08 618 816
15 8 48 9 9 12 0.63 0.66 0.82 0.89 0.84 1.08 672 870
15 10 48 10 10 12 0.63 0.71 0.82 0.89 0.92 1.08 709 913
15 12 48 11 11 13 0.63 0.76 0.82 0.89 0.99 1.08 771 1 025
40 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965


internal
AB CD
D1 D2 t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
15 15 48 13 13 13 0.63 0.82 0.82 0.89 1.08 1.08 874 1 153

16 4 48 7 7 12 0.65 0.58 0.84 0.92 0.65 1.11 634 849
16 6 48 8 8 13 0.65 0.62 0.84 0.92 0.76 1.11 671 890
16 8 48 9 9 13 0.65 0.66 0.84 0.92 0.84 1.11 723 946
16 10 48 10 10 13 0.65 0.71 0.84 0.92 0.92 1.11 766 992
16 12 48 11 11 13 0.65 0.76 0.84 0.92 0.99 1.11 814 1 086

16 15 48 13 13 13 0.65 0.82 0.84 0.92 1.08 1.11 914 1 211
16 16 48 13 13 13 0.65 0.84 0.84 0.92 1.11 1.11 942 1 247
18 4 54 7 7 13 0.69 0.58 0.88 0.98 0.65 1.17 799 1 088

18 6 54 8 8 14 0.69 0.62 0.88 0.98 0.76 1.17 837 1 129
18 8 54 9 9 14 0.69 0.66 0.88 0.98 0.84 1.17 890 1 185

18 10 54 10 10 14 0.69 0.71 0.88 0.98 0.92 1.17 933 1 231
18 12 54 11 11 14 0.69 0.76 0.88 0.98 0.99 1.17 981 1 326
18 15 54 13 13 14 0.69 0.82 0.88 0.98 1.08 1.17 1 083 1 462
18 18 54 15 15 15 0.69 0.88 0.88 0.98 1.17 1.17 1 203 1 613
20 6 54 8 8 15 0.73 0.62 0.92 1.03 0.76 1.22 968 1 292

20 8 54 9 9 15 0.73 0.66 0.92 1.03 0.84 1.22 1 011 1 349
20 10 54 10 10 15 0.73 0.71 0.92 1.03 0.92 1.22 1 065 1 396
20 12 54 12 12 15 0.73 0.76 0.92 1.03 0.99 1.22 1 111 1 497
20 15 54 13 13 15 0.73 0.82 0.92 1.03 1.08 1.22 1 206 1 617
20 18 54 15 15 16 0.73 0.88 0.92 1.03 1.17 1.22 1 333 1 779

20 20 54 16 16 16 0.73 0.92 0.92 1.03 1.22 1.22 1 394 1 862
21 6 54 8 8 15 0.75 0.62 0.94 1.06 0.76 1.25 1 019 1 380
21 8 54 9 9 15 0.75 0.66 0.94 1.06 0.84 1.25 1 072 1 435
21 10 54 10 10 16 0.75 0.71 0.94 1.06 0.92 1.25 1 126 1 496
21 12 54 12 12 16 0.75 0.76 0.94 1.06 0.99 1.25 1 184 1 601

21 15 54 13 13 16 0.75 0.82 0.94 1.06 1.08 1.25 1 283 1 724
21 18 54 15 15 16 0.75 0.88 0.94 1.06 1.17 1.25 1 381 1 854
21 21 54 16 16 16 0.75 0.94 0.94 1.06 1.25 1.25 1 477 1 978
24 6 60 8 8 17 0.80 0.62 0.99 1.13 0.76 1.32 1 333 1 810
24 8 60 9 9 17 0.80 0.66 0.99 1.13 0.84 1.32 1 387 1 867

24 10 60 11 11 17 0.80 0.71 0.99 1.13 0.92 1.32 1 440 1 923
24 12 60 12 12 17 0.80 0.76 0.99 1.13 0.99 1.32 1 489 2 019
24 15 60 13 13 18 0.80 0.82 0.99 1.13 1.08 1.32 1 607 2 168
24 18 60 15 15 18 0.80 0.88 0.99 1.13 1.17 1.32 1 710 2 303
© BSI 05-2000 41
BS 78-2:1965


internal
AB CD
D1 D2 t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
24 21 60 161/2 161/2 18 0.80 0.94 0.99 1.13 1.25 1.32 1 843 2 487
24 24 60 18 18 18 0.80 0.99 0.99 1.13 1.32 1.32 1 986 2 647
27 8 66 10 10 191/2 0.85 0.66 1.04 1.20 0.84 1.39 1 748 2 375
27 10 66 11 11 191/2 0.85 0.71 1.04 1.20 0.92 1.39 1 796 2 427
27 12 66 12 12 191/2 0.85 0.76 1.04 1.20 0.99 1.39 1 850 2 539
27 15 66 131/2 131/2 191/2 0.85 0.82 1.04 1.20 1.08 1.39 1 958 2 671
27 18 66 15 15 191/2 0.85 0.88 1.04 1.20 1.17 1.39 2 058 2 794
27 21 66 161/2 161/2 191/2 0.85 0.94 1.04 1.20 1.25 1.39 2 163 2 927
27 24 66 18 18 191/2 0.85 0.99 1.04 1.20 1.32 1.39 2 317 3 112

27 27 66 191/2 191/2 191/2 0.85 1.04 1.04 1.20 1.39 1.39 2 437 3 278
30 8 72 12 12 23 0.89 0.66 1.08 1.26 0.84 1.45 2 227 2 960

30 10 72 13 13 23 0.89 0.71 1.08 1.26 0.92 1.45 2 289 3 021
30 12 72 14 14 23 0.89 0.76 1.08 1.26 0.99 1.45 2 362 3 132
30 15 72 151/2 151/2 23 0.89 0.82 1.08 1.26 1.08 1.45 2 485 3 281
30 18 72 17 17 23 0.89 0.88 1.08 1.26 1.17 1.45 2 606 3 431
30 21 72 181/2 181/2 23 0.89 0.94 1.08 1.26 1.25 1.45 2 743 3 583
30 24 72 20 20 23 0.89 0.98 1.08 1.26 1.32 1.45 2 906 3 786
30 30 72 23 23 23 0.89 1.08 1.08 1.26 1.45 1.45 3 221 4 150
33 12 72 14 14 241/2 0.94 0.76 1.13 1.33 0.99 1.52 2 680 3 557
33 15 72 151/2 151/2 241/2 0.94 0.82 1.13 1.33 1.08 1.52 2 803 3 703
33 18 72 17 17 241/2 0.94 0.88 1.13 1.33 1.17 1.52 2 926 3 850

33 21 72 181/2 181/2 241/2 0.94 0.94 1.13 1.33 1.25 1.52 3 065 3 998
33 24 72 20 20 241/2 0.94 0.99 1.13 1.33 1.32 1.52 3 230 4 199
33 30 72 23 23 241/2 0.94 1.08 1.13 1.33 1.45 1.52 3 553 4 544
33 33 72 241/2 241/2 241/2 0.94 1.13 1.13 1.33 1.52 1.52 3 725 4 757
36 12 84 14 14 26 0.98 0.76 1.17 1.38 0.99 1.57 3 330 4 477

36 15 84 151/2 151/2 26 0.98 0.82 1.17 1.38 1.08 1.57 3 476 4 627
36 18 84 17 17 26 0.98 0.88 1.17 1.38 1.17 1.57 3 601 4 779
36 21 84 181/2 181/2 26 0.98 0.94 1.17 1.38 1.25 1.57 3 740 4 932
36 24 84 20 20 26 0.98 0.99 1.17 1.38 1.32 1.57 3 906 5 138
36 30 84 23 23 26 0.98 1.08 1.17 1.38 1.45 1.57 4 230 5 515

36 36 84 26 26 26 0.98 1.17 1.17 1.38 1.57 1.57 4 545 5 916
42 15 90 151/2 151/2 29 1.06 0.82 1.25 1.50 1.08 1.69 4 482 6 018
42 18 90 17 17 29 1.06 0.88 1.25 1.50 1.17 1.69 4 609 6 171
42 21 90 181/2 181/2 29 1.06 0.94 1.25 1.50 1.25 1.69 4 751 6 327
42 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965


internal
AB CD
D1 D2 t1 t2 t3 t1 t2 t3
42 24 90 20 20 29 1.06 0.99 1.25 1.50 1.32 1.69 4 920 6 534

42 30 90 23 23 29 1.06 1.08 1.25 1.50 1.45 1.69 5 252 6 904
42 36 90 26 26 29 1.06 1.17 1.25 1.50 1.57 1.69 5 607 7 329
42 42 90 29 29 29 1.06 1.25 1.25 1.50 1.69 1.69 6 001 7 768
48 18 96 17 17 32 1.13 0.88 1.32 1.60 1.17 1.79 5 745 7 151
48 21 96 181/2 181/2 32 1.13 0.94 1.32 1.60 1.25 1.79 5 891 7 929
48 24 96 20 20 32 1.13 0.99 1.32 1.60 1.32 1.79 6 062 8 117
48 30 96 23 23 32 1.13 1.08 1.32 1.60 1.45 1.79 6 399 8 492
48 36 96 26 26 32 1.13 1.17 1.32 1.60 1.57 1.79 6 760 8 912

48 42 96 29 29 32 1.13 1.25 1.32 1.60 1.69 1.79 7 160 9 366
48 48 96 32 32 32 1.13 1.32 1.32 1.60 1.79 1.79 7 550 9 864

NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within this range, external diameters previously shown for Classes A and B in BS 78:1938 may be
specified although they are non-preferred. The weights given in Table 18A would then apply.
Table 18A

diameter Weight diameter Weight diameter Weight
D1 D2 D1 D2 D1 D2
30 8 2 173 33 24 3 126 42 21 4 600

30 10 2 228 33 30 3 413 42 24 4 773
30 12 2 290 33 33 3 574 42 30 5 067
30 15 2 409 36 12 3 260 42 36 5 402
30 18 2 521 36 15 3 382 42 42 5 741
30 21 2 641 36 18 3 497 48 18 5 603

30 24 2 809 36 21 3 618 48 21 5 729
30 30 3 094 36 24 3 789 48 24 5 904
33 12 2 602 36 30 4 078 48 30 6 203
33 15 2 722 36 36 4 404 48 36 6 539
33 18 2 836 42 15 4 358 48 42 6 886

33 21 2 957 42 18 4 476 48 48 7 282
© BSI 05-2000 43
BS 78-2:1965
Table 19 — Dimensions and weights of flanged sockets

and flanged spigots
NOTE 1 Fittings of 30 in to 48 in inclusive nominal
internal diameter, in Classes AB and CD, will have one
common external diameter for each size, identical with
the external diameter previously shown for Classes C
and D in BS 78:1938.
NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within this range,
external diameters previously shown for Classes A and
B in BS 78:1938 may be specified although they are
non-preferred. The weights given in Table 19A would
then apply.
Table 19A
Nominal Weight
internal
diameter Flanged sockets Flanged spigots
in lb lb
30 685 697
33 796 814
36 918 934
42 1 211 1 241
Preferred sizes shown in bold type. 48 1 484 1 560
Thickness
Nominal Weight
t
internal
diameter Class Class Flanged sockets Flanged spigots
D A B AB CD Class AB Class CD Class AB Class CD
in in in in in lb lb lb lb
3 6 18 0.38 0.40 29 29 24 25
4 6 18 0.39 0.46 37 40 32 38
5 6 18 0.41 0.52 47 50 43 52
6 6 18 0.43 0.57 56 61 53 66
7 6 18 0.45 0.61 67 74 64 82
8 6 21 0.47 0.65 84 93 85 110

9 6 21 0.49 0.69 96 106 99 131
10 7 21 0.52 0.73 117 128 120 154
12 7 21 0.57 0.80 145 183 151 202
14 8 21 0.61 0.86 199 253 194 260
15 8 21 0.63 0.89 217 275 212 285

16 8 21 0.65 0.92 236 299 231 312
18 8 21 0.69 0.98 284 361 282 377
20 9 21 0.73 1.03 341 442 332 448
21 9 24 0.75 1.06 374 476 405 540
24 9 24 0.80 1.13 471 602 490 662

27 10 24 0.85 1.20 578 744 589 790
30 10 24 0.89 1.26 683 871 696 931
33 10 24 0.94 1.33 792 1 031 810 1 101
36 10 24 0.98 1.38 906 1 157 928 1 237
42 12 27 1.06 1.50 1 212 1 564 1 273 1 722

48 12 27 1.13 1.60 1 466 1 909 1 542 2 090
NOTE Unless otherwise specified, flanges for Class “AB” shall be to Table “D” of BS 10, and flanges for Class
“CD” to Table “E” of BS 10.
44 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 20 — Dimensions and weights of plugs

© BSI 05-2000 45
BS 78-2:1965
Table 20 — Dimensions and weights of plugs, class AB

Nominal A Thickness Weight

internal Lead Flexible B Z S C H R Lead Flexible
diameter t1 t2 t3
caulked joint caulked joint
3 5.5 7.0 3.76 4.14 0.69 — — — 0.38 0.48 — 7 8

4 5.5 7.0 4.80 5.18 0.69 — — — 0.39 0.56 — 10 12
5 5.5 7.0 5.90 6.28 0.69 — — — 0.41 0.61 — 14 16
6 5.5 7.0 6.98 7.36 0.75 — — — 0.43 0.66 — 18 20
7 5.5 9.0 8.06 8.44 0.75 — — — 0.45 0.71 — 23 32
8 6.0 9.5 9.14 9.52 0.75 — — — 0.47 0.75 — 31 41

9 6.0 9.5 10.20 10.58 0.75 — — — 0.49 0.79 — 38 50
10 6.0 9.5 11.26 11.64 0.75 — — — 0.52 0.82 — 45 59
12 6.0 10.0 13.14 13.52 0.75 — 2.50 12 0.57 0.89 — 54 75
14 6.5 11.0 15.22 15.60 0.88 — 2.83 14 0.61 0.95 — 89 119
15 6.5 11.0 16.26 16.64 0.88 — 3.00 15 0.63 0.98 — 102 136
16 6.5 11.0 17.30 17.68 0.88 — 3.16 16 0.65 1.01 — 115 152
18 6.5 11.0 19.38 19.76 0.88 — 3.48 18 0.69 1.07 — 145 189
20 6.5 11.0 21.46 21.84 1.00 — 3.81 20 0.73 1.12 — 180 231
21 6.5 11.0 22.50 22.88 1.00 — 4.00 21 0.75 1.14 — 198 253
24 7.0 12.0 25.60 25.98 1.00 — 4.43 24 0.80 1.21 — 267 342
27 7.0 12.0 28.70 29.08 1.13 — 5.00 27 0.85 1.28 — 342 432
30 7.0 12.0 32.52 32.90 1.25 4.5 5.36 30 0.89 1.34 1.0 487 594
33 7.0 13.0 35.66 36.04 1.25 4.5 5.81 33 0.94 1.39 1.12 600 750
36 7.0 13.0 38.76 39.14 1.38 4.5 6.25 36 0.98 1.45 1.12 745 915
42 7.0 14.0 45.00 45.38 1.50 6.0 6.25 42 1.06 1.55 1.25 1 004 1 255
48 7.0 15.0 51.20 51.58 1.63 6.0 6.25 48 1.13 1.64 1.37 1 297 1 647
See also Notes 1 and 2, page 48.
46 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 20 — Dimensions and weights of plugs

© BSI 05-2000 47
BS 78-2:1965
Table 20 — Dimensions and weights of plugs, class CD

Nominal A Thickness Weight
internal Lead Flexible B Z S C H R Lead Flexible
diameter t1 t2 t3
caulked joint caulked joint
3 5.5 7.0 3.76 4.14 0.69 — — — 0.40 0.48 — 7 8
4 5.5 7.0 4.80 5.18 0.69 — — — 0.46 0.56 — 11 13
5 5.5 7.0 5.90 6.28 0.69 — — — 0.52 0.61 — 16 19
6 5.5 7.0 6.98 7.36 0.75 — — — 0.57 0.66 — 22 25
7 5.5 9.0 8.06 8.44 0.75 — — — 0.61 0.71 — 28 40
8 6.0 9.5 9.14 9.52 0.75 — — — 0.65 0.75 — 37 51

9 6.0 9.5 10.20 10.58 0.75 — — — 0.69 0.79 — 45 62
10 6.0 9.5 11.26 11.64 0.75 — — — 0.73 0.82 — 54 74
12 6.0 10.0 13.60 13.98 0.75 — 2.74 12 0.80 1.13 — 86 117
14 6.5 11.0 15.72 16.10 0.88 — 3.13 14 0.86 1.25 — 122 166
15 6.5 11.0 16.78 17.16 0.88 — 3.26 15 0.89 1.25 — 137 186
16 6.5 11.0 17.84 18.22 0.88 — 3.41 16 0.92 1.25 — 153 207
18 6.5 11.0 19.96 20.34 0.88 4.0 3.66 18 0.98 1.25 1.13 207 272
20 6.5 11.0 22.06 22.44 1.00 4.0 4.06 20 1.03 1.38 1.13 261 336
21 6.5 11.0 23.12 23.50 1.00 4.0 4.19 21 1.06 1.38 1.13 274 355
24 7.0 12.0 26.26 26.64 1.00 4.5 4.72 24 1.13 1.50 1.25 390 486
27 7.0 12.0 29.40 29.78 1.13 4.5 5.25 27 1.20 1.63 1.25 502 611
30 7.0 12.0 32.52 32.90 1.25 4.5 5.77 30 1.26 1.75 1.25 650 802
33 7.0 13.0 35.66 36.04 1.25 4.5 6.17 33 1.33 1.75 1.25 774 986
36 7.0 13.0 38.76 39.14 1.38 4.5 6.25 36 1.38 1.88 1.50 943 1 183
42 7.0 14.0 45.00 45.38 1.50 6.0 6.25 42 1.50 2.00 1.50 1 285 1 640
48 7.0 15.0 51.20 51.58 1.63 6.0 6.25 48 1.60 2.13 1.75 1 640 2 136
Table 20A
NOTE 1 Fittings of 30 in to 48 in inclusive nominal internal diameter, in Nominal Weight
Classes AB and CD, will have one common external diameter for each size, internal B Z
identical with the external diameter previously shown for Classes C and D in Lead Flexible
diameter caulked joint
BS 78:1938.
NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within this range, external diameters in in in lb lb
previously shown for Classes A and B in BS 78:1938, may be specified
30 31.78 32.16 483 587
although they are non-preferred. The weights given in Table 20A would then 33 34.88 35.26 595 742
apply. 36 37.96 38.34 738 904
42 44.12 44.50 957 1 203
48 50.26 60.64 1 261 1 604
48 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 21 — Dimensions and weights of caps

NOTE Internal grooving of caps is the same as for sockets of standard straight pipes of corresponding nominal internal
diameter (Table 3).
© BSI 05-2000 49
BS 78-2:1965
Table 21 — Dimensions and weights of caps, class AB

Preferred sizes are shown in bold type.
Nominal Thickness
D Number
internal A B C E G H R Weight
min. t1 t2 of ribs
diameter
3 3.5 4.52 1.12 1.25 — — — — 0.73 — — 19

4 3.5 5.56 1.16 1.25 — — — — 0.76 — — 24
5 3.5 6.66 1.20 1.25 — — — — 0.78 — — 31
6 3.5 7.74 1.23 1.38 — — — — 0.81 — — 38
7 3.5 8.82 1.28 1.38 — — — — 0.83 — — 46
8 4.0 9.90 1.31 1.50 — — — — 0.86 — — 59

9 4.0 10.96 1.36 1.50 — — — — 0.88 — — 70
10 4.0 12.02 1.39 1.56 — — — — 0.90 — — 81
12 4.0 13.90 1.47 1.56 — 11.75 2.52 12 0.98 — — 110
14 4.5 15.98 1.55 1.63 — 13.75 2.85 14 1.05 — — 168
15 4.5 17.02 1.59 1.75 — 14.75 3.02 15 1.08 — — 188

16 4.5 18.06 1.62 1.75 — 15.75 3.18 16 1.11 — — 233
18 4.5 20.26 1.70 1.88 — 17.75 3.50 18 1.16 — — 282
20 4.5 22.34 1.78 2.00 — 19.75 3.82 20 1.21 — — 308
21 4.5 23.38 1.82 2.00 — 20.75 3.97 21 1.23 — — 415
24 5.0 26.48 1.94 2.13 — 23.75 4.46 24 1.32 — — 522

27 5.0 29.58 2.06 2.25 — 26.75 4.94 27 1.39 — — 634
30 5.0 33.40 2.14 2.38 4.5 29.75 5.41 30 1.46 1.12 4 712
33 5.0 36.54 2.24 2.38 4.5 31.50 5.53 33 1.53 1.25 4 855
36 5.0 39.64 2.33 2.50 4.5 32.98 5.59 36 1.59 1.25 4 1 002
42 5.0 45.88 2.53 2.63 6.0 35.76 5.72 42 1.72 1.38 6 1 387
48 5.0 52.08 2.71 2.75 6.0 38.36 5.84 48 1.84 1.50 6 1 808
See also Notes 1 and 2, page 52.
50 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Table 21 — Dimensions and weights of caps

NOTE Internal grooving of caps is the same as for sockets of standard straight pipes of corresponding nominal internal
diameter (Table 4).
© BSI 05-2000 51
BS 78-2:1965
Table 21 — Dimensions and weights of caps, class CD

Nominal Thickness
D Number
internal A B C E G H R Weight
min. t1 t2 of ribs
diameter
3 3.5 4.52 1.12 1.25 — — — — 0.73 — — 19

4 3.5 5.56 1.16 1.25 — — — — 0.76 — — 24
5 3.5 6.66 1.20 1.25 — — — — 0.78 — — 31
6 3.5 7.74 1.23 1.38 — — — — 0.81 — — 38
7 3.5 8.82 1.28 1.38 — — — — 0.83 — — 46
8 4.0 9.90 1.31 1.50 — — — — 0.86 — — 59

9 4.0 10.96 1.36 1.50 — — — — 0.88 — — 70
10 4.0 12.02 1.39 1.56 — — — — 0.90 — — 81
12 4.0 14.36 1.68 1.56 — 11.5 2.71 12 1.23 — — 143
14 4.5 16.48 1.81 1.63 — 13.5 3.03 14 1.30 — — 195
15 4.5 17.54 1.85 1.75 — 14.5 3.21 15 1.34 — — 220

16 4.5 18.60 1.91 1.75 — 15.5 3.38 16 1.38 — — 247
18 4.5 20.84 2.00 1.88 3.0 17.5 3.75 18 1.45 1.00 4 322
20 4.5 22.94 2.08 2.00 3.5 19.5 4.06 20 1.52 1.12 4 395
21 4.5 24.00 2.13 2.00 3.5 20.5 4.23 21 1.56 1.25 4 435
24 5.0 27.14 2.29 2.13 4.5 23.5 4.72 24 1.65 1.25 4 582
27 5.0 30.28 2.41 2.25 4.5 26.5 5.23 27 1.75 1.25 4 727
30 5.0 33.40 2.51 2.38 4.5 29.5 5.73 30 1.85 1.38 4 860
33 5.0 36.54 2.64 2.38 4.5 31.5 5.92 33 1.92 1.38 4 1 080
36 5.0 39.64 2.74 2.50 4.5 33.02 6.00 36 2.00 1.38 4 1 267
42 5.0 45.88 2.97 2.63 6.0 34.88 6.17 42 2.17 1.50 6 1 754
48 5.0 52.08 3.19 2.75 6.0 37.10 6.31 48 2.31 1.50 6 2 384
NOTE 1 Fittings 30 in to 48 in inclusive nominal internal diameter, in Table 21A
Classes AB and CD, will have one common external diameter for each size,
identical with the external diameter previously shown for Classes C and D Nominal internal B Weight
in BS 78:1938. diameter
NOTE 2 For Class AB fittings within this range, external diameters
previously shown for Classes A and B in BS 78:1938 may be specified in in lb
although they are non-preferred. The weights given in Table 21A would 30 32.66 687
then apply. 33 35.76 830
36 38.84 928
42 45.00 1 348
48 51.14 1 760
52 © BSI 05-2000
Table 22 — Dimensions and weights of spigot and socket hatchboxes, class AB

© BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
53
Table 22 — Dimensions and weights of spigot and socket hatchboxes, class AB
54
BS 78-2:1965
Nom. Length Thickness Studs Eyebolts

Clear
int. A B C E F G H K M N P R Weight
opening L
dia. t1 t2 No. Size No. Size
in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in in lb
3 12 30 5 4 9 5.00 14.00 16.00 7.00 2.19 0.88 0.75 — 1.00 0.38 0.57 8 3
/4 1 5
/8 95
4 12 30 5 4 9 6.04 14.04 16.04 8.04 2.71 0.88 0.75 — 1.00 0.39 0.58 8 3
/4 1 5
/8 117
5 15 33 5 4 9 7.14 17.14 19.14 9.14 3.26 1.00 0.88 — 1.00 0.41 0.60 10 3
/4 1 5
/8 161
6 18 36 5 4 9 8.22 20.22 22.22 10.22 3.80 1.00 0.88 — 1.00 0.43 0.62 10 3/
4 1 5/
8 205
7 18 36 5 4 9 9.30 20.30 22.30 11.30 4.34 1.00 0.88 — 1.00 0.45 0.64 10 3/
4 1 5/
8 241
8 24 42 5 4 9 10.38 26.38 28.38 12.38 4.88 1.00 0.88 — 1.00 0.47 0.66 12 3
/4 1 5
/8 325
9 24 42 5 4 9 11.44 26.44 28.44 13.44 5.41 1.12 1.00 — 1.00 0.49 0.68 12 3
/4 1 5
/8 376
10 24 45 5 4 9 12.75 26.75 28.75 14.75 6.07 1.12 1.00 1.50 1.00 0.52 0.71 12 3
/4 1 5
/8 454
12 24 45 6 3 12 14.76 26.76 29.26 17.26 7.10 1.25 1.13 1.50 1.13 0.57 0.76 12 7/
8 2 5/
8 565
14 24 45 6 3 12 16.84 26.84 29.34 19.34 8.10 1.25 1.13 1.50 1.13 0.61 0.80 12 7/
8 2 5/
8 677
15 24 45 6 3 12 17.88 26.88 29.63 20.63 8.70 1.50 1.38 1.50 1.38 0.63 0.82 12 7
/8 2 5
/8 773
16 24 45 6 3 12 18.92 26.92 29.67 21.67 9.22 1.50 1.38 2.00 1.38 0.65 0.84 12 7
/8 2 5
/8 832
18 24 45 6 31/2 12 21.12 27.12 30.12 24.12 10.63 1.50 1.38 2.00 1.50 0.69 0.88 14 1 2 5
/8 982
20 27 48 6 31/4 12 23.20 30.20 33.20 26.20 11.70 1.50 1.38 2.00 1.50 0.73 0.92 14 1 2 5/
8 1 178
21 27 48 6 31/4 12 24.24 30.24 33.24 27.24 12.50 1.50 1.38 2.00 1.50 0.75 0.94 16 1 2 5/
8 1 260
24 27 48 6 31/4 12 27.34 30.34 33.34 30.34 13.88 1.62 1.50 2.00 1.50 0.80 0.99 16 1 2 5
/8 1 513
© BSI 05-2000
Table 23 — Dimensions of gaskets for hatchboxes

© BSI 05-2000
Nominal internal
E F Pitch R d Holes
diameter Q
Ú
D
in in in in in in deg No.
3 5.00 14.00 4.321 2.00 7/

8 421/2 8
4 6.04 14.04 4.484 2.50 7/
8 501/2 8
5 7.14 17.14 4.427 2.50 7
/8 633/4 10
6 8.22 20.22 5.259 2.50 7
/8 663/4 10
7 9.30 20.30 5.491 2.50 7
/8 761/4 10
8 10.38 26.38 5.733 2.75 7/

8 81 12
9 11.44 26.44 5.920 2.75 7/
8 — 12
10 12.75 26.75 6.154 3.00 7
/8 — 12
12 14.76 26.76 6.419 3.50 1 — 12
14 16.84 26.84 6.779 3.50 1 4 12
15 17.88 26.88 6.959 3.50 1 81/4 12

16 18.92 26.92 7.137 3.50 1 121/4 12
18 21.12 27.12 6.400 4.00 11/8 461/2 14
20 23.20 30.20 7.138 4.00 11/8 451/2 14
21 24.24 30.24 6.381 4.00 11/8 691/4 16
24 27.34 30.34 6.781 4.00 11/8 821/4 16

NOTE If the gasket is required for a flat cover (test pressures up to 50 lbf/in2) it need not be shaped as shown in the figure but may be made to a constant width of 2d throughout.
BS 78-2:1965
55
BS 78-2:1965
Appendix A Conversion factors
British units Metric equivalents
1 in 25.4 mm
1 ft 30.5 cm
1 lb 0.454 kg
1 lbf/in2 0.070 kgf/cm2

1 tonf/in2 1.575 kgf/mm2
1 ft head 0.030 kgf/cm2
Appendix B Extracts from Tables 4 and 5 of 1938 edition of BS 78

Dimensions of old design of sockets, use limited to valve bodies
Extract from Table 4 of BS 78:1938. Dimensions of plain sockets, class AB
All dimensions are in inches.

Nominal internal
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14
diameter of pipe
C 1.04 1.09 1.11 1.15 1.18 1.24 1.26 1.29 1.40 1.50
D 1.29 1.34 1.36 1.40 1.43 1.50 1.51 1.54 1.65 1.75
F, G 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.50
H 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.42 0.42 0.48 0.48 0.51 0.51 0.55
J 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.63 0.63 0.69 0.69 0.72 0.72 0.75
R 0.91 0.96 0.98 1.02 1.05 1.08 1.10 1.13 1.18 1.22
R1 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.19
R2 0.72 0.77 0.79 0.83 0.86 0.89 0.91 0.94 0.99 1.03
V 0.66 0.71 0.73 0.77 0.80 0.83 0.85 0.88 0.93 0.97
X 4.52 5.56 6.66 7.74 8.82 9.90 10.96 12.02 13.90 15.98
E K L R3 W Y
11/2 to 16 = 0.13
0.13 0.33 0.25 0.06 0.25
17 to 48 = 0.25
56 © BSI 05-2000
BS 78-2:1965
Dimensions of old design of sockets, use limited to valve bodies

Extract from Table 4 of BS 78:1938. Dimensions of plain sockets, class AB
15 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 33 36 42 48
1.54 1.58 1.65 1.73 1.76 1.89 1.99 2.08 2.18 2.27 2.45 2.63
1.79 1.83 1.90 1.98 2.01 2.14 2.24 2.33 2.43 2.52 2.70 2.88
4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
0.61 0.61 0.67 0.73 0.73 0.80 0.86 0.92 0.92 0.98 1.05 1.11
0.81 0.81 0.88 0.94 0.94 1.00 1.06 1.13 1.13 1.19 1.25 1.31
1.24 1.26 1.30 1.34 1.36 1.41 1.46 1.50 1.55 1.50 1.67 1.74
1.19 1.19 1.19 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.50 1.50 1.63
1.05 1.07 1.11 1.15 1.17 1.22 1.27 1.31 1.36 1.40 1.48 1.55
0.99 1.01 1.05 1.09 1.11 1.16 1.21 1.25 1.30 1.34 1.42 1.49
17.02 18.06 20.26 22.34 23.38 26.48 29.58 32.66 35.76 38.84 45.00 51.14
Extract from Table 5 of BS 78:1938. Dimensions of plain socket, class CD

All dimensions are in inches.

Nominal internal
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14
diameter of pipe
C 1.04 1.09 1.11 1.15 1.18 1.24 1.26 1.29 1.63 1.75
D 1.29 1.34 1.36 1.40 1.43 1.50 1.51 1.54 1.65 1.75
F, G 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.50
H 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.42 0.42 0.48 0.48 0.51 0.51 0.55
J 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.63 0.63 0.69 0.69 0.72 0.72 0.75
R 0.91 0.96 0.98 1.02 1.05 1.08 1.10 1.13 1.41 1.47
R1 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.19
R2 0.72 0.77 0.79 0.83 0.86 0.89 0.91 0.94 1.22 1.28
V 0.66 0.71 0.73 0.77 0.80 0.83 0.85 0.88 1.16 1.22
X 4.52 5.56 6.66 7.74 8.82 9.90 10.96 12.02 14.36 16.48
E K L R3 W Y
1 /2 to 16 = 0.13
1
0.13 0.33 0.25 0.06 0.25
17 to 48 = 0.25
© BSI 05-2000 57
BS 78-2:1965
Extract from Table 5 of BS 78:1938. Dimensions of plain socket, class CD

15 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 33 36 42 48
1.80 1.85 1.94 2.02 2.07 2.22 2.34 2.44 2.57 2.67 2.89 3.10
1.79 1.83 1.90 1.98 2.01 2.14 2.24 2.33 2.43 2.52 2.70 2.88
4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
0.61 0.61 0.67 0.73 0.73 0.80 0.86 0.92 0.92 0.98 1.05 1.11
0.81 0.81 0.88 0.94 0.94 1.00 1.06 1.13 1.13 1.19 1.25 1.31
1.50 1.53 1.59 1.64 1.67 1.74 1.81 1.87 1.94 1.99 2.11 2.21
1.19 1.19 1.19 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.50 1.50 1.63
1.31 1.34 1.40 1.45 1.48 1.55 1.62 1.68 1.75 1.80 1.92 2.02
1.25 1.28 1.34 1.39 1.42 1.49 1.56 1.62 1.69 1.74 1.86 1.96
17.54 18.60 20.84 22.94 24.00 27.14 30.28 33.40 36.54 39.64 45.88 52.08
58 © BSI 05-2000
blank
BS 78-2:1965
BSI — British Standards Institution

BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing
British Standards. It presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the
international level. It is incorporated by Royal Charter.
Revisions
British Standards are updated by amendment or revision. Users of

British Standards should make sure that they possess the latest amendments or
editions.
It is the constant aim of BSI to improve the quality of our products and services.
We would be grateful if anyone finding an inaccuracy or ambiguity while using
this British Standard would inform the Secretary of the technical committee
responsible, the identity of which can be found on the inside front cover.
Tel: 020 8996 9000. Fax: 020 8996 7400.
BSI offers members an individual updating service called PLUS which ensures
that subscribers automatically receive the latest editions of standards.
Buying standards
Orders for all BSI, international and foreign standards publications should be
addressed to Customer Services. Tel: 020 8996 9001. Fax: 020 8996 7001.
In response to orders for international standards, it is BSI policy to supply the

BSI implementation of those that have been published as British Standards,
unless otherwise requested.
Information on standards
BSI provides a wide range of information on national, European and

international standards through its Library and its Technical Help to Exporters
Service. Various BSI electronic information services are also available which give
details on all its products and services. Contact the Information Centre.
Tel: 020 8996 7111. Fax: 020 8996 7048.
Subscribing members of BSI are kept up to date with standards developments

and receive substantial discounts on the purchase price of standards. For details
of these and other benefits contact Membership Administration.
Tel: 020 8996 7002. Fax: 020 8996 7001.
Copyright
Copyright subsists in all BSI publications. BSI also holds the copyright, in the
UK, of the publications of the international standardization bodies. Except as
permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 no extract may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any
means – electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise – without prior written
permission from BSI.
This does not preclude the free use, in the course of implementing the standard,
of necessary details such as symbols, and size, type or grade designations. If these
details are to be used for any other purpose than implementation then the prior
written permission of BSI must be obtained.
If permission is granted, the terms may include royalty payments or a licensing

agreement. Details and advice can be obtained from the Copyright Manager.
BSI Tel: 020 8996 7070.
389 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 4AL

BS 78-2 1965 Cast Iron Pipes.

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

BS 78-2 1965 Cast Iron Pipes.

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

BRITISH STANDARD BS 78-2:1965

Cast iron spigot and

Alloy Steels Association Institution of Production Engineers

Administrations* Oil Companies Materials Association*

The scientific and industrial organizations marked with an asterisk in the

British Valve Manufacturers’ Association Institution of Public Health Engineers

First published October 1917

ISBN 0 580 00541 0

This standard makes reference to the following British Standards:

© BSI 05-2000 iii

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity

BS 78:1938 have been reproduced giving the socket fittings

8 Removal from moulds b) Diameters and thicknesses of spigots and

pressure gauge and means shall be provided for

Table 2 — Hydrostatic test pressures 14 Weighing and marking weights

Section 2. Specific requirements

Table 3 — Dimensions of spigots and sockets, class AB

Preferred sizes shown in bold type. All Dimensions are in inches.

Table 3 — Dimensions of spigots and sockets, class AB

X dia. 32.66 35.76 38.84 45.00 51.14

Table 4 — Dimensions of spigots and sockets, class CD

Preferred sizes shown in bold type. All Dimensions are in inches.

Table 4 — Dimensions of spigots and sockets, class CD

Table 5 — Dimensions and weights of 90° bends

8 22 26 8 4 18 0.47 0.65 182 228

15 281/2 36 12 41/2 24 0.63 0.89 540 756

24 41 48 12 5 36 0.80 1.13 1 396 1 962

42 50 57 12 5 45 1.06 1.50 3 791 5 230

Table 6 — Dimensions and weights of 45° bends

8 161/2 19 61/2 4 30 0.47 0.65 161 201

15 22 24 61/2 41/2 42 0.63 0.89 459 640

24 273/8 29 65/8 5 54 0.80 1.13 1 086 1 518

42 373/8 381/8 53/4 5 78 1.06 1.50 3 207 4 410

Table 7 — Dimensions and weights of 221/2° bends

8 16 181/2 61/2 4 60 0.47 0.65 161 201

15 213/8 233/8 61/2 41/2 84 0.63 0.89 459 640

24 261/2 281/8 65/8 5 108 0.80 1.13 1 086 1 518

42 361/8 367/8 53/4 5 156 1.06 1.50 3 207 4 410

Table 8 — Dimensions and weights of 111/4° bends

8 157/8 183/8 61/2 4 120 0.47 0.65 161 201

15 211/8 231/8 61/2 41/2 168 0.63 0.89 459 640

24 263/8 28 65/8 5 216 0.80 1.13 1 086 1 518

42 353/4 361/2 53/4 5 312 1.06 1.50 3 207 4 410

Table 9 — Dimensions and weights of 3 in and 4 in hydrant bends

Table 10 — Dimensions and weights of duckfoot bends

Preferred sizes shown in bold type.

15 281/2 36 12 41/2 24 121/4 22

Table 10 — Dimensions and weights of duckfoot bends

Class AB Class CD Nominal

t M N Weight t M N Weight diameter

0.38 0.75 0.56 61 0.40 0.75 0.56 62 3

Table 11 — Dimensions and weights of 90° elbows

8 14 24 14 4 10 0.47 0.65 160 199

15 18 33 191/2 41/2 131/2 0.63 0.89 469 653

24 24 42 23 5 19 0.80 1.13 1 146 1 605

42 33 51 23 5 28 1.06 1.50 3 205 4 410

Table 12 — Dimensions and weights of hydrant tees

Preferred sizes shown on bold type.

8 42 6 91/2 0.47 0.57 0.66 0.65 0.59 0.84 213 266

15 48 7 13 0.63 0.57 0.82 0.89 0.59 1.08 535 730

24 60 8 173/4 0.80 0.57 0.99 1.13 0.59 1.32 1 252 1 727

a 53/4 in diameter pitch circle off centres (Tables D and E of BS 10).

Table 13 — Dimensions, capacities and weights of condensate receivers

Table 13 — Dimensions, capacities and weights of condensate receivers