Thermal Expansion Calculator

Calculate pipe thermal growth, expansion loop sizing, and anchor forces

Input Parameters

Results

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Thermal Growth
in
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Expansion Loop Leg
ft
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Anchor Force
lbf
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Thermal Stress
psi
Note: Expansion coefficients in 10⁻⁶ in/in/°F. Consider expansion joints for growth > 0.25 in.

Reference

Δ = α × L × ΔT | Stress = E × α × ΔT | F_anchor = σ × A_pipe