Use this tool to easily calculate the dimensions and angles needed for bending pipes accurately.
Pipe Bend Calculator
This calculator helps you determine the length of the pipe required to make a certain bend. Enter the pipe’s diameter, the bend’s radius, and the desired bend angle.
How to Use
- Enter the pipe diameter in inches.
- Enter the bend radius in inches.
- Enter the bend angle in degrees.
- Click “Calculate”. The result will display the length of the bent pipe in inches.
How It Works
The calculator uses the formula:
Bend Length = (Bend Angle / 360) * 2π * Bend Radius
This formula calculates the arc length of the bend, which is the part of the pipe that will be bent.
Limitations
Please note that this calculator assumes a perfect bend and does not account for material stretching or other physical nuances in manufacturing. Ensure to allow for some margin and consult a professional for critical applications.
Use Cases for This Calculator
Calculate Bend Allowance:
Enter the properties of the pipe material and the desired bend angle to determine the bend allowance, which is crucial for accurate pipe bending measurements.
Determine Bend Deduction:
Specify the tube size, wall thickness, and bend radius to calculate the bend deduction value, essential information for creating a pipe bending layout that ensures precision.
Compute Gain in Tube Length:
Input the bend angle, tube properties, and bend radius to find out the gain in tube length due to bending, allowing you to adjust the initial tube length accordingly.
Calculate Bend Radius:
Provide the tube size, wall thickness, and bend angle to compute the optimal bend radius needed for your pipe bending project for achieving the desired bend without deformation.
Estimate Developed Length:
Enter the bend angle, tube dimensions, and bend radius to estimate the developed length of the pipe, which is crucial for accurately measuring the material required for bending.
Determine Setback Length:
Specify the bend radius and angle to calculate the setback length necessary for pipe bending, ensuring that the pipe fits perfectly within the bending equipment without errors.
Compute Bend Angle:
Input the tube size, bend radius, and gained length to calculate the bend angle required for bending the pipe accurately and ensuring the desired shape is achieved without defects.
Calculate Springback Compensation:
Enter the material properties and the bend radius to compute the springback compensation value, which can help adjust the initial bending angle for precision bending results.
Determine Internal Radius:
Provide the external radius, tube thickness, and bend angle to calculate the internal radius of the pipe after bending, giving insight into the structural integrity of the bent pipe.
Calculate Bend Angle for Offset Bends:
Input the offset distance and total run to compute the required bend angle for offset bends, essential for achieving precise pipe layouts in complex piping systems.