ASME B16.5 2020 Pipe Flange and Flanged Fittings

ASME B16.5 2020 Pipe Flange and Flanged Fittings

ASME B16.5 2020

ASME B16.5 covers pipe flanges and flanged fittings for sizes NPS ½ through 24 and pressure classes 150 through 2500. It defines dimensions, tolerances, materials, marking, and testing requirements.

ASME B16.5 standard is one of the most important code for Flange and flanged fittings designing,manuafacturing and installation in the pipeline industries . Here we would like to introduce the ASME B16.5 standards histories and the main content in the latest edition ASME B16.5 2020.also you can download the ASME B16.5 2020 standard in PDF.

ASME B16.5 Edition History

Edition YearKey Notes / Changes
1927 (ASA B16e)First edition published by the American Standards Association (ASA), under the B16 committee.
1932 / 1939 / 1949Revisions updated material specifications and dimensions.
1955Renamed to ASA B16.5-1955, focused on cast iron and steel flanges.
1968Adopted by ANSI (American National Standards Institute); improved format.
1973ANSI B16.5-1973 – Introduced more refined pressure-temperature ratings.
1977Included welding neck and slip-on flanges; enhanced material specs.
1981First edition under ASME (not ANSI/ASA); improved clarity and metrication.
1988Incorporated metric dimensions alongside U.S. customary units.
1996Major reorganization of content for better clarity and use.
2003Introduced Appendix E for bolting, gasket, and flange assembly guidelines.
2009Expanded guidance on facing finish and tolerances. Improved compatibility with international standards.
2013Editorial and dimensional refinements; included more references to MSS and ASTM specs.
ASME B16.5 2017Clarified flange facings and tolerances; improved marking requirements.
ASME B16.5 2020Major changes: integrated U.S. Customary units into the main text, revised flange thickness nomenclature, added straight hub welding flanges. Appendix II was deleted.

List of Material Specification for ASME B16.5 Flanges

Material for flanges and flanged fittings may meet the requirements of more than one specification or the requirements of more than one grade of a specification listed below

(1) Plate and flat bar materials may be used only for blind flanges and reducing flanges without hubs.
(2) Flanges and flanged fittings shall be manufactured as one piece in accordance with the applicable material specification.

Material Group No.Nominal DesignationPressure-Temperature Rating TableApplicable ASTM Specifications (1) – ForgingsApplicable ASTM Specifications (1) – CastingsApplicable ASTM Specifications (1) – Plates
Group 1 Materials – 1.1C – Si2 – 1.1A105A216 Gr. WCBA515 Gr. 70
C – Mn – Si2 – 1.1A350 Gr. LF2A516 Gr. 70
C – Mn – Si2 – 1.1A537 Cl. 1
C – Mn – Si – V2 – 1.1A350 Gr. LF6 Cl. 1
3 1/2Ni2 – 1.1A350 Gr. LF3
Group 1 Materials – 1.2C – Mn – Si2 – 1.2A216 Gr. WCC
C – Mn – Si2 – 1.2A350 Gr. LF6 Cl. 2A352 Gr. LCC
2 1/4Ni2 – 1.2A352 Gr. LC2A203 Gr. B
3 1/2Ni2 – 1.2A352 Gr. LC3A203 Gr. E
Group 1 Materials – 1.3C – Si2 – 1.3A352 Gr. LCBA515 Gr. 65
C – Mn – Si2 – 1.3A516 Gr. 65
2 1/2Ni2 – 1.3A203 Gr. A
3 1/2Ni2 – 1.3A203 Gr. D
C – 1/2Mo2 – 1.3A217 Gr. WC1
C – 1/2Mo2 – 1.3A352 Gr. LC1
Group 1 Materials – 1.4C – Si2 – 1.4A515 Gr. 60
C – Mn – Si2 – 1.4A350 Gr. LF1 Cl. 1A516 Gr. 60
Group 1 Materials – 1.5C – 1/2Mo2 – 1.5A182 Gr. F1A204 Gr. A
Group 1 Materials – 1.7C – 1/2Mo2 – 1.7A182 Gr. F2A200 Gr. B
1/2Ni – 1/2Cr – 1/2Mo2 – 1.7A217 Gr. WC4
3/4Ni – 1/2Cr – 1/2Mo2 – 1.7A217 Gr. WC5
Group 1 Materials – 1.91 1/4Ni – 1/2Cr – 1/2Mo2 – 1.9A182 Gr. F11 Cl. 2A387 Gr. 11 Cl. 2
1 1/4Ni – 1/2Cr – 1/2Mo – Si2 – 1.10A182 Gr. F22 Cl. 3A217 Gr. WC9A387 Gr. 22 Cl. 2
Group 1 Materials – 1.11C – 1/2Mo2 – 1.11A204 Gr. C
1 1/4Cr – 1/2Mo2 – 1.13A182 Gr. F5aA217 Gr. C5
Group 1 Materials – 1.149Cr – 1Mo2 – 1.14A182 Gr. F9A217 Gr. C12
Group 1 Materials – 1.159Cr – 1Mo – V2 – 1.15A182 Gr. F91 Type 1A217 Gr. C12AA387 Gr. 91 Cl. 2
Group 1 Materials – 1.171 1/4Cr – 1/2Mo2 – 1.17A182 Gr. F12 Cl. 2
5Cr – 1/2Mo2 – 1.17A182 Gr. F5
Group 1 Materials – 1.189Cr – 2W – V2 – 1.18A182 Gr. F92
Group 2 Materials – 2.118Cr – 8Ni2 – 2.1A182 Gr. F304A351 Gr. CF3A240 Gr. 304
18Cr – 8Ni2 – 2.1A182 Gr. F304HA351 Gr. CF8A240 Gr. 304H
16Cr – 12Ni – 2Mo2 – 2.2A182 Gr. F316A351 Gr. CF3MA240 Gr. 316
16Cr – 12Ni – 2Mo2 – 2.2A182 Gr. F316HA351 Gr. CF8MA240 Gr. 316H
18Cr – 13Ni – 3Mo2 – 2.2A182 Gr. F317A351 Gr. CGBMA240 Gr. 317
19Cr – 10Ni – 3Mo2 – 2.2
Group 2 Materials – 2.318Cr – 8Ni2 – 2.3A182 Gr. F304LA240 Gr. 304L
16Cr – 12Ni – 2Mo2 – 2.3A182 Gr. F316LA240 Gr. 316L
18Cr – 13Ni – 3Mo2 – 2.3A182 Gr. F317L
Group 2 Materials – 2.418Cr – 10Ni – Ti2 – 2.4A182 Gr. F321A240 Gr. 321
18Cr – 10Ni – Ti2 – 2.4A182 Gr. F321HA240 Gr. 321H
Group 2 Materials – 2.518Cr – 10Ni – Cb2 – 2.5A182 Gr. F347A240 Gr. 347
18Cr – 10Ni – Cb2 – 2.5A182 Gr. F347HA240 Gr. 347H
18Cr – 10Ni – Cb2 – 2.5A182 Gr. F348A240 Gr. 348
18Cr – 10Ni – Cb2 – 2.5A182 Gr. F348HA240 Gr. 348H
Group 2 Materials – 2.623Cr – 12Ni2 – 2.6A240 Gr. 309
Group 2 Materials – 2.725Cr – 20Ni2 – 2.7A182 Gr. F310A240 Gr. 310H
Group 2 Materials – 2.820Cr – 18Ni – 6Mo2 – 2.8A182 Gr. F44A240 Gr. S31254
22Cr – 5Ni – 3Mo – N2 – 2.8A182 Gr. F51A351 Gr. CK3MCuNA240 Gr. S31803
25Cr – 7Ni – 4Mo – N2 – 2.8A182 Gr. F53A240 Gr. S32750
24Cr – 10Ni – 4Mo – V2 – 2.8
25Cr – 5Ni – 2Mo – 3Cu – N2 – 2.8A995 Gr. CD4MCuN
25Cr – 7Ni – 3.5Mo – W – Cu2 – 2.8A995 Gr. CD3MWCuN
25Cr – 7.5Ni – 3.5Mo – N – Cu – W2 – 2.8A182 Gr. F55A240 Gr. S32760
Group 2 Materials – 2.923Cr – 12Ni2 – 2.9A240 Gr. 309S
25Cr – 12Ni2 – 2.9A240 Gr. 310S
Group 2 Materials – 2.1025Cr – 12Ni2 – 2.10A351 Gr. CH8
25Cr – 12Ni2 – 2.10A351 Gr. CH20
Group 2 Materials – 2.1118Cr – 20Ni – Cb2 – 2.11A351 Gr. CF8C
Group 2 Materials – 2.1225Cr – 20Ni2 – 2.12A351 Gr. CK20
Group 3 Materials – 3.135Ni – 35Fe – 20Cr – Cb2 – 3.1A182 Gr. N08020A182 Gr. N08020
Group 3 Materials – 3.299Ni2 – 3.2B162 Gr. N02200
Group 3 Materials – 3.399Ni – Low C2 – 3.3B162 Gr. N02201
Group 3 Materials – 3.467Ni – 30Cu2 – 3.4B564 Gr. N04400B127 Gr. N04400
Group 3 Materials – 3.572Ni – 15Cr – 8Fe2 – 3.5B564 Gr. N06600B168 Gr. N06600
Group 3 Materials – 3.633Ni – 42Fe – 21Cr2 – 3.6A182 Gr. N08800A182 Gr. N08800
65Ni – 28Mo – 2Fe2 – 3.7B462 Gr. N10665B333 Gr. N10665
Group 3 Materials – 3.764Ni – 29Mo – 2Cr – 2Fe – Mn – W2 – 3.7B462 Gr. N10675B333 Gr. N10675
54Ni – 16Mo – 15Cr2 – 3.8B462 Gr. N06276B575 Gr. N06276
60Ni – 22Cr – 9Mo – 3.5Cb2 – 3.8B564 Gr. N06625B443 Gr. N06625
62Ni – 28Mo – 5Fe2 – 3.8B333 Gr. N10001
70Ni – 16Mo – 7Cr – 5Fe2 – 3.8B434 Gr. N10003
61Ni – 16Mo – 16Cr2 – 3.8B564 Gr. N08825B575 Gr. N06455
42Ni – 21Cr – 3Mo – 2.3Cu2 – 3.8B462 Gr. N06022B424 Gr. N08825
55Ni – 21Cr – 13.5Mo2 – 3.8B575 Gr. N06022
55Ni – 23Cr – 16Mo – 1.6Cu2 – 3.8B462 Gr. N06200B575 Gr. N06200
Group 3 Materials – 3.947Ni – 22Cr – 9Mo – 18Fe2 – 3.9B572 Gr. N06002B435 Gr. N06002
31Ni – 30Fe – 22Cr – 18Mo – 3 – 3W2 – 3.9B572 Gr. R30556B435 Gr. R30556
Group 3 Materials – 3.1025Ni – 47Fe – 21Cr – 5Mo2 – 3.10B599 Gr. N08700
Group 3 Materials – 3.1144Fe – 25Ni – 21Cr – Mo2 – 3.11A182 Gr. N08904A240 Gr. N08904
26Ni – 43Fe – 22Cr – 5Mo2 – 3.12B620 Gr. N08320
Group 3 Materials – 3.1247Ni – 22Cr – 20Fe – 7Mo2 – 3.12B582 Gr. N06985
46Fe – 24Ni – 21Cr – 6Mo – Cu – N2 – 3.12A182 Gr. N08367A351 Gr. CN3MNA688 Gr. N08367
46Fe – 24Ni – 21Cr – 6Mo – Cu – N2 – 3.12B462 Gr. N08367A351 Gr. CN3MNA688 Gr. N08367

Bolting material for ASME B16.5 Flanges

Bolting listed in Table 1.1-2 is recommended for use in flanged joints covered by this Standard. Bolting of other material may be used if permitted by theapplicable code or government regulation.

High StrengthIntermediate Strength (3)Low Strength (4)Nickel and Special Alloy (5)
Spec. No.GradeNotesSpec. No.GradeNotesSpec. No.GradeNotesSpec. No.GradeNotes
A193B7A193B5A193B8 Cl. 1-6B164(7)-(9)
A193B16A193B6A193B8C Cl. 1-6
A193B6XA193B8M Cl. 1-6B166(7)-(9)
A320L7-10A193B7MA193B8T Cl. 1-6
A320L7A-10
A320L7B-10A193B8 Cl. 2-11A193B8A-6B335N10665-7
N10675-7
A320L7C-10A193B8 Cl. 2B-11
A320L43-10A193B8C Cl. 2-11A193B8CA
A193B8M Cl. 2-11A193B8MAB408(7)-(9)
A193B8M Cl. 2B-11
A193B8T Cl. 2-11A193B8TA-6
A354BCB473-7
A354BDA320B8 Cl. 2-11A307B-12
A320B8C Cl. 2-11B574-7
A540B21A320B8F Cl. 2-11A320B8 Cl. 1-6
A540B22A320B8M Cl. 2-11A320B8C Cl. 1-6
A540B23A320B8T Cl. 2-11A320B8M Cl. 1-6
A540B24A320B8T Cl. 1-6
A449-13
A453651-14
A453660-14

Flange Bolting Dimensional Recommendations

Dimensional Standards. Stud bolts, threaded at both ends or threaded full length, or bolts may be used in flange joints. Dimensional recommended as below

ProductCarbon SteelAlloy Steel
Stud boltsASME B18.31.2ASME B18.31.2
Bolts smaller than ¾ in.ASME B18.2.1, square or heavy hex headASME B18.2.1, heavy hex head
Bolts equal to or larger than ¾ in.ASME B18.2.1, square or heavy hex headASME B18.2.1, heavy hex head
Nuts smaller than ¾ in.ASME B18.2.2, heavy hexASME B18.2.2, heavy hex
Nuts equal to or larger than ¾ in.ASME B18.2.2, hex or heavy hexASME B18.2.2, heavy hex

Gasket for ASME B16.5 Flanges

Ring joint gasket materials shall conform to ASME B16.20. Materials for other gaskets are described in Nonmandatory Appendix B. The user is responsible for selection of gasket materials that will withstand the expected bolt loading without injurious crushing and that are suitable for the service conditions. Particular attention should be given to gasket selection if a system hydrostatic test approache

ASME B16.5 DIMENSIONS

ASME B16.5 provides standardized dimensions for pipe flanges and flanged fittings, covering sizes from NPS ½ to 24 inches and pressure classes 150 through 2500.

ASME B16.5 specifies dimensions for various flange types, including:

  • Weld Neck (WN)
  • Slip-On (SO)
  • Blind (BL)
  • Socket Weld (SW)
  • Threaded (TH)
  • Lap Joint (LJ)
You can Check and download the ASME B16.5 DIMENSIONS Table here.

ASME B16.5 2020 CL150 Flange Dimension

ASME B16.5 2020 CL300 Flange Dimension

ASME B16.5 2020 CL400 Flange Dimension

ASME B16.5 2020 CL600 Flange Dimension

ASME B16.5 2020 CL900 Flange Dimension

ASME B16.5 2020 CL1500 Flange Dimension

ASME B16.5 2020 CL2500 Flange Dimension

ASME B16.5 Dimension tolerance

WELDING NECK FLANGES Tolerance
OOutside DiameterWhen 0 is 24″ or less±0.06″±1.6 mm
When O is over 24”±0.12″±3.2 mm
RDiameter of Contact Face0.06” (1.6 mm) raised face±0.03″±0.8 mm
0.25″ (6.4 mm) raised face±0.02″±0.5 mm
ADiameter of Hub at Point of WeldingNPS 5 and smaller+0.09″, -0.03″+2.4 mm, -0.8 mm
NPS 6 and larger+0.16″, -0.03″+4.0 mm, -0.8 mm
BInside DiameterNPS 10 and smaller±0.03″±0.8 mm
NPS 12 to 18, inclusive±0.06″±1.6 mm
NPS 20 and larger+0.12″, -0.06”+3.2 mm, -1.6 mm
XDiameter of Hub at BaseWhen Hub Base is 24″ or less±0.06″±1.6 mm
When Hub Base is over 24″±0.12″±3.2 mm
cThicknessNPS 18 and smaller+0.12″, -0.00″+3.2 mm, -0.0 mm
NPS 20 and larger+0.19″, -0.00″+4.8 mm, -0.0 mm
DrillingBolt Circle Diameter±0.06″±1.6 mm
Bolt Hole Spacing±0.03″±0.8 mm
Eccentricity of Bolt Circle and Facing with Respect to BoreNPS 21/2 and smaller±0.03″±0.8 mm
NPS 3 and larger±0.06″±1.6 mm
Length Through HubNPS 10 and smaller±0.06″±1.6 mm
NPS 12 and larger±0.12″±3.2 mm
SLIP-ON, LAP JOINT, SOCKET WELDING, THREADED and BLIND FLANGES
OOutside DiameterWhen O is 24″ or less
When O is over 24″
±0.06″ ±0.12″±1.6 mm
±3.2 mm
RDiameter of Contact Face0.06″ (1.6 mm) raised face 0.25″ (6.4 mm) raised face±0.03″ ±0.02″±0.8 mm
±0.5 mm
BInside Diameter at Face of Socket Welding FlangesInside Diameter of Slip-On, Lap Joint, and Socket WeldingNPS 10 and smaller
NPS 12 through 18, inclusive NPS 20 and larger
±0.03″ ±0.06″ +0.12″, -0.06″±0.8 mm
±1.6 mm
+3.2 mm, -1.6 mm
NPS 10 and smaller
NPS 12 and larger
+0.03″, -0.00″ +0.06″, -0.00″+0.8 mm, -0.0
+1.6 mm, -0.0 mm
QCounterbore, Threaded FlangesNPS 10 and smaller
NPS 12 and larger
+0.03″, -0.00″ +0.06″, -0.00″+0.8 mm, -0.0
+ 1.6 mm, -0.0 mm
XDiameter of Hub at BaseNPS 12 and smaller
NPS 14 and larger
+0.09″, -0.06″ ±0.12″+2.4 mm, -1.6
±3.2 mm
cThicknessNPS 18 and smaller
NPS 20 and larger
+0.12″, -0.00″ +0.19″, -0.00″+3.2 mm, -0.0
+4.8 mm, -0.0 mm
DrillingBolt Circle Diameter Bolt Hole Spacing±0.06″ ±0.03″±1.6 mm
±0.8 mm
Eccentricity of Bolt Circle and Facing with Respect to BoreNPS 2V2 and smaller
NPS 3 and larger
±0.03″ ±0.06″±0.8 mm
±1.6 mm
Overall Length Through HubNPS 18 and smaller
NPS 20 and larger
+0.12”, -0.03”
+0.19”, -0.03”
+3.2 mm, -0.8 mm
+4.8 mm, -1.6 mm

Comparison: ASME B16.5-2017 vs. 2020

There are a few changes between ASME B16.5-2017 and ASME B16.5-2020, mainly to improve consistency between metric and imperial units

Find the summary changes of ASME B16.5 2020

1. Section 1.6 – Relevant Units
  • 2017: U.S. Customary units were provided in Mandatory Appendix II.
  • 2020: U.S. Customary tables have been relocated to the main text and redesignated with a “C” suffix (e.g., Table II-2-1.1 is now Table 2-1.1C). Additionally, U.S. Customary figures have been merged with SI figures. Former Mandatory Appendix II has been deleted, and the subsequent appendix redesignated accordingly.
2. Section 2.8 – Flange Types
  • 2017: Did not include straight hub welding flanges.
  • 2020: Introduced straight hub welding flanges in Classes 150 through 2500, expanding the range of flange options available for various applications.
3. Section 6.4 – Flange Facings
  • 2017: Metric dimensions for flange sealing surface heights were 2 mm and 7 mm.
  • 2020: Revised metric dimensions to align more precisely with their imperial counterparts, adjusting flange sealing surface heights from 2 mm and 7 mm to 1.5 mm and 6.4 mm, respectively.
4. Section 6.7 – Welding Neck Flanges Hub and Welding End Profiles
  • 2017: Minimum flange thickness was designated as “C”.
  • 2020: Changed the designation for minimum flange thickness from “C” to “tf”. Notably, this measurement no longer includes the 2.0 mm (0.06 in.) raised face for Classes 150 and 300 raised face flanges and flanged fittings, providing clearer guidance on flange dimensions.
5. Annex G – Flanged Fittings
  • 2017: Flanged end fittings for Classes 400 and higher were listed with both SI and U.S. Customary units.
  • 2020: Due to reduced demand, flanged end fittings conforming to ASME Class 400 and higher are now listed only with U.S. Customary units in Annex G, streamlining the standard’s content.

Note:the dimension changes in ASME B16.5 2020.

There are a few dimensional changes between ASME B16.5-2017 and ASME B16.5-2020,Below is an comparison example of the dimensions between ASME B16.5-2017 and ASME B16.5-2020,Highlighed in yellow.

So it is important to state the flange standard to be applied in the design and order sheet.

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