How wide is 1×2 pine?

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What are the standard sizes of lumber?

Dimensional Lumber

Nominal Size Actual Size
2×12 1-1/2″ × 11-1/4″
4×4 3-1/2″ × 3-1/2″
4×6 3-1/2″ × 5-1/2″
6×6 5-1/2″ × 5-1/2″

Why is lumber 1/2 inch smaller?

Through the drying process, the boards naturally shrink, as moisture leaves the beams. The real shrinkage, however, comes when the “rough-sawn material” is sent to a planer, which rubs the surface of the wood down into the smooth shapes you can purchase at a hardware store.

How do you read lumber dimensions?

The first number (2) refers to the thickness of the board in inches. The second number (4) refers to the width of the board in inches. The third number (8) refers to the length of the board in feet.

What is the actual size of a 1×2?

Nominal vs. Actual Measurements of Dimension Lumber

Nominal Size Actual Size
1 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches (19 x 38 mm)
1 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 inches (19 x 64 mm)
1 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches (19 x 89 mm)
1 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches (19 x 114 mm)

How wide is a 1×4 board?

Common Lumber Dimensions

Nominal Size Actual Size
1×3 3/4″ x 2-1/2″
1×4 3/4″ x 3-1/2″
1×6 3/4″ x 5-1/2″
1×8 3/4″ x 7-1/4″

How wide is a 1×4?

3 1/2 inches wide
A 1×4 measures 3/4 inch thick by 3 1/2 inches wide and a 2×4 measures 1 1/2 inch thick by 3 1/2 inches wide….Common Lumber Dimensions.

Nominal Size Actual Size
1×2 3/4″ x 1-1/2″
1×3 3/4″ x 2-1/2″
1×4 3/4″ x 3-1/2″
1×6 3/4″ x 5-1/2″

What is the actual size of a 1×4 board?

A 1×4 measures 3/4 inch thick by 3 1/2 inches wide and a 2×4 measures 1 1/2 inch thick by 3 1/2 inches wide….Common Lumber Dimensions.

Nominal Size Actual Size
1×3 3/4″ x 2-1/2″
1×4 3/4″ x 3-1/2″
1×6 3/4″ x 5-1/2″
1×8 3/4″ x 7-1/4″

Why is lumber not actual size?

The “nominal” cross-section dimensions of a piece of lumber, such as 2 X 4 or 1 X 6, are always somewhat larger than the actual, or dressed, dimensions. The reason is that dressed lumber has been surfaced or planed smooth on four sides (called S4S). The nominal measurement is made before the lumber is surfaced.

How wide is a 1×2?

What is the actual size of a 2×2 lumber?

Lumber size chart Nominal Size Actual Size 1X8 3/4″ X 7 – 1/4″ 2X2 1 – 1/2” X 1 – 1/2″ 2X4 1 – 1/2″ X 3 – 1/2″ 2X6 1 – 1/2″ X 5 – 1/2″

What is the size of a standard lumber table?

Commercial Standard Lumber Sizes Table Chart Nominal Size Actual Size Weight / Foot ** 1 X 12 .75 X 11.25 2.05 2 X 3 1.5 X 2.5 0.94 2 X 4 1.5 X 3.5 1.28 2 X 6 1.5 X 5.5 2.00

How are lumber sizes given?

Lumber sizes are usually given in “nominal” measurements. The nominal measurements are a board’s size before it has been planed smooth (surfaced) on all 4 sides. The actual measurements are the final size. If your project calls for precise measurements, be sure to check your lumber before purchasing.

What does 1×2 mean in wood size?

The nominal names that we’re familiar with (1×2, 2×4, 1×12, etc). refer to the wood size before it has been planed smooth (or surfaced) and squared up on all four sides. There is also some shrinkage that occurs as the wood dries out, both naturally and from the kiln.