2020年6月29日 · 2x4 and 2x6 boards lose 1/2 inch in thickness and 1/2 inch in width before leaving the mill. That means a 2 x 4 board is actually 1-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches. The larger 2x boards (2x8, 2x10, etc.) lose 3/4 inch in width.

2023年5月3日 · Dimensional lumber is sold using what is referred to as the nominal dimensions of a board. These are the dimensions of the green board before it’s been dried and milled. The actual sizes of a board are smaller than that. For example, a 2×4 board is actually 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″.

2022年7月22日 · The typical nominal dimensions for wood, such as 2 x 4, refer to the thickness and the width of the wood. If a third number is added onto the nominal dimensions, such as 2 x 4 x 96, it indicates the length of the wood.

2024年10月26日 · What are the actual dimensions of a 2×6 piece of lumber? It means a 2 x 6 board is actually 1-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches. This chart provides a clear picture of the differences between nominal and actual lumber sizes.

2024年9月26日 · This chart shows the nominal (in name only) and corresponding actual (real) dimensions of common wood sizes like 2×4 dimensions and 1×4 lumber. Note: You can download and print the chart from Additional Information below.

2023年3月18日 · 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.

2023年9月30日 · The nominal size or the marketed size of a 2×6 is 2×6; however, after the lumber has undergone sawing, milling, polishing, and other processing, the size reduces to 1 1/2 inches x 5 1/2 inches, which is the actual size.

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 9-1/4".

2024年12月18日 · The actual dimensions of a 2×6 are 1.5 inches by 5.5 inches, which is smaller than its nominal size due to drying and planing processes. This information is essential when selecting lumber for framing, flooring, decking, and other applications, as it allows you to plan for the correct materials and measurements.

We recognize such “sizes” as 2x4, 2x6, 4x4, 1x2, etc. This measurement refers to the thickness and width of the lumber, with the length varying. In reality, these measurements are not a true measurement of the lumber thickness or width. The true measurement of a …