How wide is 2x4. Re manufactured lumber is the result of secondary or tertiary processingcutting of previously milled lumber. Framing studs are ideal for a wide range framing studs are ideal for a wide range of uses from framing of houses to basic interior structural applications. Incidentally its 1 12 inches thick. A 12 ft 2x4 would be 8 board ft 13 the width but 2x the thickness.
In rough cut condition a 2x4 is slightly less than 2 inches thick and approximately 4 inches wide. For structural walls and exterior walls. This chart shows the nominal in name only and corresponding actual real dimensions of common wood sizes like 24 dimensions and 14 lumber. This table shows the nominal and actual measurements of many standard sizes of lumber.
Specifically it is lumber cut for industrial or wood packaging use. Lumber is cut by ripsaw or resaw to create dimensions that are not usually processed by a primary sawmill. A piece of surfaced sanded smooth 2x4 lumber actually measures 1 inches thick and 3 inches wide. The lumber is generally sold in lengths of 6 8 10 12 and 16.
2x4s are not actually 2 inches by 4 inches. Studs come in several widths for structural framing such as 2 in. Finished lumber sizes framing lumber is usually sold by the piece in standard lengths and dimension. Can be used for interior walls.
A board foot is 1 inch thick 12 inches wide 12 inches long. Re sawing is the splitting of 1 inch through 12 inch hardwood or softwood lumber into two or more thinner. Anon277328 post 7 i agree with anon110499. Pre wwii lumber was cut at stated dimensions a 2x4 was actually 2 inches by 4 inches.
At this point the 2 x 4 is actually 2 inches x 4 inches a 2 x 10 is actually 2 inches x 10 inches etc. A 2x6 is 5 12 inches wide. Dont be confused by nominal board dimensions when you buy lumber or read plans. 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.
Lumber manufacturers typically cut a tree into the various standard types of dimensional lumber very shortly after the tree is felled.