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2. Understanding Nominal and Actual Lumber Sizes | Lowe's

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   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. Different types of wood are sold according to different types of measurements.

3. Lumber Sizes Chart - Nominal vs. Actual - What's the Difference?

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   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.

4. Actual Size of Dimensional Lumber – Nominal Sizes Explained

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   The Actual Size of a 2×4. For example, a 2×4 board is actually 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″. The board is advertised and sold using nominal dimensions, which are a bit larger than the actual dimensions. Actual Lumber Size Table. The table below shows the actual size versus the nominal size of various dimensional lumber products.

5. Lumber Dimensions: Making Sense of Dimensions Like 2x4

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   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.

6. Nominal vs. Actual Lumber Dimensions - The Spruce Crafts

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   Here is a convenient chart of nominal dimension lumber sizes and their actual dimensions: When buying lumber, the nominal measurements differ from the actual measurements (so your 2x4 doesn't actually measure 2x4). Learn more.

7. Nominal Vs Actual Lumber Sizes Chart [Lumber Sizes] - Ted Wood...

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   Nominal Size Lumber: nominal size lumber is usually 2×4 or 2×6 and has an actual measurement of 3/4 inch by 4 1/2 inches (the height does not include the thickness). Actual Size Lumber: actual size lumber has an actual measurement of 1-1/2 inch by 6 inches.