Typical Hanger Spacing and Rod Diameter for Horizontal Steel, PVC and Copper Piping
- FYI #283
Typical Hanger Types
Clevis Hanger 1/2 to 30 in. pipe
Pipe Clamp 1/2 to 24 in. pipe
Double Bolt Pipe Clamp 3/4 to 36 in. pipe
Nominal Pipe Size
Rod Diameter
Steel
Schedule 40
Schedule 80
Copper
3/8″ – 1-1/4″
3/8″
7′
4′
4′
5′
1-1/2″
3/8″
9′
5′
5′
8′
2″
3/8″
7′
4′
4′
5′
2-1/2″
1/2″
11′
6′
6′
9′
3″
1/2″
12′
6′
7′
10′
3-1/2″
1/2″
13′
6′
7′
11′
4″
5/8”
14′
6′
7′
12′
5″
5/8″
16′
6′
7′
13′
6″
3/4″
17′
7′
9′
14′
8″
3/4″
19′
8′
9′
16′
10″
7/8″
22′
8′
10′
12″
7/8″
23′
9′
11′
14″
1″
25′
10′
11′
16″
1″
27′
10′
11′
Maximum Spacing shown in gray.
The data provided should be used only as a reference and not as a guarantee of performance. Installation must conform with all local plumbing codes and regulations.
For more information about hanger spacing and rod diameters for steel, PVC and cooper piping call the Advantage Sales Department at 317-887-0729.
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