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BS 4504 PN16 Flange Dimensions




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BS 4504 PN16 flange dimensions provide legacy dimensional and bolting data for PN16 steel pipe flanges. The tables below cover nominal sizes from DN10 to DN1600 and include flange outside diameter, thickness, bore and hub dimensions together with bolt circle, bolt-hole and bolt-size information.

Legacy standard: BS 4504 has been withdrawn and superseded by BS EN 1092-1 for PN-designated steel flanges. BS 4504 data remains useful when identifying, maintaining or replacing components on older plant and installations. For new designs and safety-critical applications, requirements should be verified against the applicable current standard and project specification.

BS 4504 PN16 Flange Reference

BS 4504 PN16 flange dimensional diagram

Flange Dimension Symbols

DNNominal size
DFlange outside diameter
AOutside diameter of neck
B1Bore of Type 101 and 112 flange forms represented by this legacy table
C1Plate flange thickness
C2Weld-neck and boss flange thickness
N1Weld-neck diameter
N2Boss diameter
RCorner radius
H1Boss flange length
H2Weld-neck flange length
H3Neck length
d1Raised-face diameter
f1Raised-face height

The flange forms represented in the diagram and table are only part of the range originally covered by BS 4504.

Flange Facings

The dimensions shown relate to the facing identified in the legacy data as Type B - Raised Face. Other facing forms listed in the former standard include Type A flat, Type C tongue, Type D groove, Type E spigot, Type F recess, Type G O-ring recess and Type H O-ring groove.

Engineering note: Flange compatibility involves more than matching DN and PN designations. The applicable standard, flange type, facing, dimensions, drilling, materials, gasket arrangement and service conditions should all be checked when specifying or replacing a flange.

Understanding DN and PN

DN is the nominal size designation used for the flange and associated piping components. It is a designation rather than a direct measurement of the pipe bore.

PN is a nominal pressure designation. PN16 identifies the flange pressure designation but should not be interpreted as a universal allowable working pressure of exactly 16 bar under all operating conditions. Permissible pressure depends on factors including flange material and temperature and must be established from the applicable standard and design requirements.

How to Use the Flange Dimensions Table

Select the required nominal size DN in the first column and read across the row to obtain the corresponding flange dimensions. All dimensions in the table are in millimetres.

The separate bolting table below provides the bolt circle diameter, bolt-hole diameter, number of holes and nominal bolt size.

Reference use: These legacy dimensions are useful for identifying existing BS 4504 components, preliminary engineering work and maintenance of older plant. For pressure-containing, safety-critical or new-design applications, dimensions, materials, pressure-temperature capability, bolting and other requirements should be verified against the applicable current standard and project specification.

BS 4504 PN16 Flange Dimensions

All dimensions are in mm.

DN D C1 C2 H1 H2 H3 R A N1 N2 B1 d1 f1
10 90 14 14 20 35 6 3 17,2 28 30 18 40 2
15 95 14 14 20 35 6 3 21,3 32 35 22 45 2
20 105 14 14 24 38 6 4 26,9 39 45 27,5 58 2
25 115 16 16 24 38 6 4 33,7 46 52 34,5 68 2
32 140 18 16 26 40 6 5 42,4 56 60 43,5 78 2
40 150 18 16 26 42 7 5 48,3 64 70 49,5 88 3
50 165 20 18 28 45 8 5 60,3 74 84 61,5 102 3
65 185 20 18 32 45 10 6 76,1 92 104 77,5 122 3
80 200 20 20 34 50 10 6 88,9 110 118 90,5 138 3
100 220 22 20 40 52 12 6 114,3 130 140 116 162 3
125 250 22 22 44 55 12 6 139,7 158 168 141,5 188 3
150 285 24 22 44 55 12 8 168,3 184 195 170,5 212 3
200 340 26 24 44 62 16 8 219,1 234 246 221,5 268 3
250 405 29 26 46 70 16 10 273 288 298 276,5 320 3
300 460 32 28 46 78 16 10 323,9 342 350 327,5 378 4
350 520 35 30 57 82 16 10 355,6 390 400 359 438 4
400 580 38 32 63 85 16 10 406,4 444 456 411,0 490 4
450 640 42 34 68 87 16 12 457,0 490 502 462,0 550 4
500 715 46 34 73 90 16 12 508,0 546 559 513,5 610 4
600 840 52 36 83 95 18 12 610,0 650 658 616,5 725 5
700 910 60 36 83 100 18 12 711,0 750 760 - 795 5
800 1025 68 38 90 105 20 12 813,0 848 864 - 900 5
900 1125 76 40 94 110 20 12 914,0 948 968 - 1000 5
1000 1255 84 42 100 120 22 12 1016,0 1056 1072 - 1115 5
1200 1485 98 48 - 130 30 12 1220,0 1260 - - 1330 5
1400 1685 - 52 - 145 30 12 1420,0 1465 - - 1530 5
1600 1930 - 58 - 160 35 12 1620,0 1668 - - 1750 5
DN D C1 C2 H1 H2 H3 R A N1 N2 B1 d1 f1

BS 4504 PN16 Flange Bolting

The following table provides the bolting geometry associated with the PN16 flange dimensions above.

K = Bolt circle diameter (PCD), L = bolt-hole diameter, No. = number of bolt holes, Size = nominal metric bolt size.

All dimensions are in mm.

DN K L No Size
mm mm mm - mm
10 60 14 4 M12
15 65 14 4 M12
20 75 14 4 M12
25 85 14 4 M12
32 100 18 4 M16
40 110 18 4 M16
50 125 18 4 M16
65 145 18 8** M16
80 160 18 8 M16
100 180 18 8 M16
125 210 18 8 M16
150 240 22 8 M20
200 295 22 12 M20
250 355 26 12 M24
300 410 26 12 M24
350 470 26 16 M24
400 525 30 16 M27
450 585 30 20 M27
500 650 33 20 M30
600 770 36 20 M33
700 840 36 24 M33
800 950 39 24 M36
900 1050 39 28 M36
1000 1170 42 28 M39
1200 1390 48 32 M45
1400 1590 48 36 M45
1600 1820 56 40 M52
DN K L No Size

DN65 note: Subject to agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser, four holes may be used for PN16 DN65 steel flanges instead of the eight-hole arrangement shown in the table.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BS 4504 PN16?

BS 4504 was a British Standard covering PN-designated circular flanges for pipes, valves and fittings. This page provides reference dimensions for PN16 steel flanges from the former BS 4504 system.

Is BS 4504 still current?

No. BS 4504 has been withdrawn and superseded by BS EN 1092-1 for PN-designated steel flanges. BS 4504 dimensions remain useful when working with legacy drawings, existing installations and replacement components.

What does PN16 mean?

PN16 is a nominal pressure designation. It should not be interpreted as a universal maximum working pressure of 16 bar because allowable pressure depends on factors including material and operating temperature.

What does DN mean on a flange?

DN is the nominal size designation of the flange and associated piping. It identifies a standardised component size and should not be interpreted as a direct measurement of the actual pipe bore.

Can I replace a BS 4504 flange with a BS EN 1092-1 flange?

Do not select a replacement from DN and PN alone. Confirm the applicable flange type, dimensions, bolt drilling, facing, material, gasket arrangement and service requirements against the relevant standards and engineering specification.

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