Pipe Insulation Calculator
Insulation thickness from pipe diameter and temperature.
Inputs
in
ft
°F
°F
Results
Heat loss (insulated)
1,544 BTU/hr
Est. annual savings
$305
Heat loss (bare pipe)6,627 BTU/hr
Heat loss reduction76.71%
Temp drop per 100 ft1.5 °F
Insulation R-value4
Material cost$250
R Value4
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Pipe diameter (nominal), Pipe length, and Fluid temperature.
- Set Ambient temperature, Insulation thickness, and 0.5.
- Adjust 1, 1.5 as needed.
- Review Heat loss (insulated) (BTU/hr) and Est. annual savings ($).
- Use Heat loss (bare pipe) (BTU/hr) and Heat loss reduction (%) to inform your decision.
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