Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) of a pipe less than 12 inches in diameter indicates its________________?

Correct answer: D. Neither inner nor outer diameter

  • A. Inner diameter
  • B. Outer diameter
  • C. Thickness
  • D. Neither inner nor outer diameter

Explanation

For NPS values below 12 inches, the nominal pipe size is neither the exact inner diameter nor the exact outer diameter. It is a standard nominal designation, while actual dimensions depend on the pipe schedule.

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