The actual size of 1 x 10 lumber is around 3/4" x 9 1/4 inches (19 x 234.95mm). Definitely, it’s smaller than the nominal size but is the true size. However, despite the nominal size being...
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The actual size of 2x4 lumber is 1 ½ x 3 ½ (38 x 76.2 mm), smaller than what is being advertised in hardware stores. The reason for this is that hardware stores sell lumber that has...
The actual size of 2x12 lumber is 1 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches (38 x 286 mm). Even though the nominal size is less than the actual size, it is still called 2-by-12 lumber. Originally the board was of the...
A 2x8 piece of lumber is actually 1 ½ x 7 ½ inches (38 x 203 mm) smaller than advertised at hardware stores. It is because hardware stores sell lumber that is already planned....
The actual size of 2x6 lumber is 1 ½ x 5 ½ (38 x 140 mm), smaller than what is being advertised in hardware stores. The reason for this is that hardware stores sell lumber that has been...
Actual dimensions of 6 x 6 lumber are 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" (139.7 x 139.7 mm). In fact, it's smaller than what the nominal measurements indicate. Nevertheless, hardware stores call it 6-by-6 lumber...