Heat loss in Watts per metre by temperature differential between the pipe contents and and ambient air[1].

Nominal bore Heat loss for the fluid inside pipe

(W/m)

Temperature difference (oC)
(mm) (inches) 22 38 55
15 1/2 21 32 45
22 3/4 28 43 60
28 1 34 53 76
35 1 1/4 41 64 89
42 1 1/2 47 74 104
54 2 59 93 131
67 2 1/2 71 111 156
76 3 83 129 181
108 4 107 165 232