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Regardless of the type of valve, ensuring that you purchase the right size and dimension is necessary to guarantee flow efficiency in your application. The size affects the amount of pressure the valve can support, which may affect the flow rate and control in turn. Finding the right size can save you costs and earn you good returns on investment. 

Valve Sizing

A general practice to determine the correct valve size is to use the equation Q = Cv√(ΔP/G), where Q is the capacity in gallons per minute, Cv is the valve flow coefficient, ΔP is the pressure differential in pound per square inch, and G is the specific gravity of the fluid. 

Manufacturers typically have a list of valve flow coefficients for all the models and dimensions of their industrial valves. By finding the Cv required for your application, you can choose a suitable valve size. 

Valve Codes and Standards

DIN valve standards

DIN valve standards, set by the Deutsches Institut für Normung, are more commonly known as German valve standards. Common standards include DIN EN 488, DIN EN, and more, varying depending on the application type.

BS valve standards

BS valve standards are set by the British Standards Institution, the national standards authority of the United Kingdom. Types include BS 1212 for ball valves, BS 1414 for gate valves, and others.

ISO valve standards

ISO valve standards, published by the International Organization for Standardization, define the qualifications required for designs, functionality, and other aspects of industrial valves. 

ASME valve standards

ASME valve standards are set and regulated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. These standards may detail the pressure and temperature ratings of certified industrial valves. 

Ball Valve Size Dimension Chart

ball valve size dimension chart
ball valve size dimension chart

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Size (Class 150) D L E F G H S
1-inch ball valve dimensions 25 127 108 60 113 185 56
2-inch ball valve dimensions 50 178 152 84 153 300 92
3-inch ball valve dimensions 80 203 191 114 205 355 101
4-inch ball valve dimensions 100 229 229 128 220 355 114
6-inch ball valve dimensions 150 394 279 175 284 680 165
8-inch ball valve dimensions 200 457 343 245 362 750 228
10-inch ball valve dimensions 250 533 406 285      

What is a standard ball valve size? Depending on the valve class you select, the ball valve standard dimensions will vary. For example, valve diameters may go from 15 to 600 millimeters (mm) for those categorized under Class 150. 

If you’re asking the question “How do I know what ball valve size I need?”, referring to the size of your hose or pipe is one way to do it. For instance, a two-inch ball valve may be suitable for a two-inch hose. But this may not be true for reduced bore ball valve dimensions. 

On how to measure ball valve sizes, you should consider measuring their diameters. Usually, markings like DNXX can be found on the valves. DN stands for nominal diameter, followed by the valve’s diameter size in mm.

Butterfly Valve Size/Dimension Chart

butterfly valve size dimension chart
butterfly valve size dimension chart

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Size  A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R
3-inch butterfly valve dimensions 10-11/16 6 3-11/16 1-7/8 5-7/8 8 0.561 3-1/4 9/32 6 6 5/8-11 4 3 7-1/2 3
4-inch butterfly valve dimensions 13 7 4-13/16 2-1/8 6-15/16 11 0.686 3-1/4 9/32 6 7-1/2 5/8-11 8 4 9-1/8 3
6-inch butterfly valve dimensions 15-3/16 7-15/16 5-7/8 2-1/4 8-3/4 11 0.811 3-1/4 9/32 6 9-1/2 3/4-10 8 6 11-1/4 3
8-inch butterfly valve dimensions 17-3/4 9-3/16 6-15/16 2-1/2 11 16 0.936 4-3/4 17/32 10 11-3/4 3/4-10 8 8 13-3/4 3
10-inch butterfly valve dimensions 20-1/2 10-1/2 8-3/8 2-13/16 13-3/8 16 1.123 4-3/4 17/32 10 14-1/4 7/8-9 12 10 16 3
12-inch butterfly valve dimensions 23-1/2 12-1/6 9-13/16 3-1/8 16 16 1.247 4-3/4 17/32 10 17 7/8-9 12 12 19 3
24-inch butterfly valve dimensions 40-3/16 19 17-7/16 6-1/8 28-1/4   3 7-1/2   24 29-1/2 1-1/4-7 20 23-1/4 32  

What is the nominal size of butterfly valves? The most common size configurations available on the market go from 2 to 36 or 60 inches. DN100 butterfly valve dimensions are some of the most common, as well as lug-type butterfly valve bolt lengths. 

Gate Valve Size & Dimension Chart

gate valve size dimension chart
gate valve size dimension chart

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Size (in mm) L L2 W W1 H H1 A
2-inch gate valve dimensions 215.9 231.65 200   430    
3-inch gate valve dimensions 282.45 298.45 250   555    
4-inch gate valve dimensions 304.8 320.55 250   620    
6-inch gate valve dimensions 403.35 419.1 350 305 805 835 220
8-inch gate valve dimensions 419.1 434.85 400 305 1005 1035 220
12-inch gate valve dimensions 501.65 517.4 500 460 1465 1479 267
24-inch gate valve dimensions 1143 1165.35 900 610 2837 2667 411

Measuring a gate valve involves knowing its hole-to-hole dimensions, stem height, valve travel, and other measures. By gathering this data, you can accurately select the correct gate valve for your application. 

Globe Valve Size Dimension Chart

globe valve size dimension chart
globe valve size dimension chart

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Size (in mm) L H W
2-inch globe valve 203 340 225
3-inch globe valve 241 419 302
4-inch globe valve 292 441 325
6-inch globe valve 406 610 451
8-inch globe valve 495 679 549

When picking a globe valve, knowing its Cv rating, or its flow coefficient, would be of help. This is the amount of water in gallons per minute that flows through a valve at 20° C and 1 PSI. If you don’t know what a globe valve looks like, a good indicator would be its slightly spherical shape. 

Foot Valve Size Dimension Chart

 foot valve size dimension chart
foot valve size dimension chart

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Size (in mm) A B C D E
3-inch foot valve 76 185 (260) 146 18 250 (230)
4-inch foot valve 101 215 (260) 178 18 280 (280)
6-inch foot valve 152 280 (330) 235 18 360 (340)
8-inch foot valve 203 335 (385) 292 18 400 (390)
10-inch foot valve 254 405 (530) 356 22 440 (590)

What size foot valve do I need? The rule of thumb in the industry is to select a valve one size bigger than that of the pump discharge pipe. For example, a suitable foot valve for a 4-inch pipe would be a 6-inch foot valve. 

Float Valve Size Dimension Chart

float valve size dimension chart
float valve size dimension chart

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Float valve size Float thread size Float ball size Float ball thread size
1-inch float valve 1 1/4 inches 8 inches 7/16
2-inch float valve 2 1/4 inches 12 inches 5/8

When selecting a float ball size, it’s important to know the speed of draining and filling of your tank. The rule of thumb is that the faster the rate is, the larger the float ball that you would need to purchase. 

Solenoid Valve Size Dimension Chart

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Selecting a solenoid valve is highly dependent on the flow factor, known in the industry as Kv, which details the amount of water passing through the solenoid valve in 60 seconds at room temperature and 1 bar. 

Check Valve Size Dimension Chart

check valve size dimension chart
check valve size dimension chart

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Size (in mm) D C G T L H N-M
4-inch check valve dimensions 229 190.5 157 23.9 292 196 8-19
5-inch check valve 254 216 186 23.9 330 202 8-22

Check valves do come in varying configurations, so selecting one that fits your application matters. But what size check valve do I need? To measure the ideal one with the check valve sizing calculation, you must know the floor velocity needed to lift its disc. After this, determine the average flow velocity in your pipes, ensuring that it’s either higher or equivalent to the minimum velocity of the valve.

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