Question

4. Calculate the volume of material used in making 100 ft of 4-in. type M, copper tubing.

Answer 1

Answer:

1443.3 in³ or 0.835 ft³

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's begin by listing out the given variables:

length (l) = 100 ft = 1200 in, nominal size = 4 in

From the copper tube of industry standard guide of the design and the installation of piping system, the dimension and physical characteristics of type M copper tubing of nominal size 4 inch is given as

Outer diameter (Do) = 4.125 in ⇒ ro = Do ÷ 2 = 2.0625 in, Inner diameter (Di) = 3.935 in ⇒ ri = Di ÷ 2 = 1.9675 in

calculate the volume of the pipe, we use the formula

V = π(ro² - ri²) * l

V = π(2.0625² - 1.9675²) * 1200

V = 1443.3 in³ or 0.835 ft³