Typical Hanger Spacing and Rod Diameter for Horizontal Steel, PVC and Copper Piping

Typical Hanger Types

Clevis Hanger

Clevis Hanger 1/2 to 30 in. pipe

Pipe Clamp

Pipe Clamp 1/2 to 24 in. pipe

Double Bolt Pipe Clamp

Double Bolt Pipe Clamp 3/4 to 36 in. pipe

Maximum Spacing

Nominal Pipe Size

Rod Diameter

Steel

Schedule 40

Schedule 80

Copper

3/8" - 1-1/4"

3/8"

1-1/2"

3/8"

2-1/2"

1/2"

11'

1/2"

12'

10'

3-1/2"

1/2"

13'

11'

5/8”

14'

12'

5/8"

16'

13'

3/4"

17'

14'

3/4"

19'

16'

10"

7/8"

22'

10'

12"

7/8"

23'

11'

14"

25'

10'

11'

16"

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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