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3 Μαΐ 2023 · Standard sizes for dimensional lumber range from 2″ x 4″ to 2″ x 12″. However, sizing is nominal, and the actual sizes of the lumber are typically 1/2″ to 3/4″ smaller.
However, the actual size of lumber is less than its nominal size (due to shrinkage and surface planning at mills). The table below provides some common North American Lumber nominal sizes and their equivalent actual size. For example, 1x8 actual size is 3/4" x 7-1/4", and 2 x 12 actual size is 1-1/2" x 11-1/4", and 2x 10 actual size is 1-1/2" x ...
30 Μαΐ 2023 · 2 x Lumber is available in a range of nominal sizes including 2x2, 2x3, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12, and 2x14. The actual dimensions of 2 x Lumber include a width of 1.5” (38 mm) and depths between 1.5”-13.25” (38-337 mm). Lumber comes in typical lengths between 6’-24’ (1.83-7.32 m).
30 Σεπ 2023 · What Is 2×8 Actual Size? 2×8 lumber actual size is 1 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches (38 x 184 mm) and not 2×8. 2×8 is the nominal size, the size of the lumber before the wood has been processed. The nominal size is used for sales and advertising. It is also the commercial dimension used all over the country.
18 Μαρ 2023 · Dimensional lumber is cut to a specific length, width, and depth. However, there is a difference between the nominal size (what the lumber is referred to) and the actual size. The tables below provide both the nominal and actual lumber dimensions for many common North American lumber sizes. Article Contents.
Do you want to know why a 2x4 is not actually 2" by 4"? This post will explain the difference between actual and nominal lumber dimensions.
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