Wood Sizes Chart

Thickness and width dimensions mean the nominal sizes of the timber at a moisture content of 20the standard measurements of sawn dimensioned and all round planed timber.

Wood sizes chart. Dimensional lumber is cut to a specific length width and depth. When you buy timber its a good idea to try and buy the standard sizes as these are cheaper. Our range includes mdf sheets plywood sheets and timber cladding. Plus bespoke solutions for any project.

The second table shows the finished sizes. A piece of 1 x 4 pine for example actually measures 34 inch thick and 3 12 inch wide while a 2 x 4 framing stud is actually about. We are committed to responsible timber procurement. We provide chain of custody certification for our timber and wood based panel products.

Dimensions mean nominal sizes with the moisture content of the sawn timber at 20the most common lengths vary between 27 m and 54 m in steps of 300 mm. However there is a difference between the nominal size what the lumber is referred to and the actual size. Commercial lumber sizes chart table. 2x4s are not actually 2 inches by 4 inches.

Traditionally this material was sold in sawn sizes such as 4 x 2 or 47mm x 100mm now days the uk market is used to offering this material regularised ie it has smooth planed eased edges making it easier to work with and these sizes are slightly under the sawn sizes as. Usually refers to sawn carcassing that is ordinarily used for building and construction ie joists beams etc. If you are new to buying softwood and hardwood lumber for craft projects or home improvement work one of the first things you notice is that the dimensions by which the wood is sold called the nominal measurements are not the same as the actual measurements. Other lengths and modules must be agreed separately.

Here are the common sizes of lumber and their actual sizes. Commonly available pse par and sawn timber sizes. The following data is standard reference and size data for commercially available lumber within the usa. You should note that when buying wood at timber yards or diy stores the sizes referred to are still sawn wood sizes even after it has been planed to make it smooth.

All data is in imperial units inches. The tables below provide both the nominal and actual sizes so many common north american lumber sizes. Dimension lumber can be purchased as dry or. When the board is first rough sawn from the log it is a true 2x4 but the drying process and planing of the board reduce it to the finished 15x35 size.

Wood sizes can be another minefield after choosing unsorted us iv etc pse or par is planed down from the stock sizes so the actual sizes are not what you think. Lumber dimension chart if it doesnt feel good dont do it mendoc mediac 1 12 x 11 14 1 12 x 9 14 1 12 x 7 14 1 12 x 5 12 1 12 x 3 12. So a piece of 50 x 100mm par wood is actually 47 x 95mm. We pride ourselves on offering high quality sustainably sourced timber.