Lumber Size Chart
Lumber is sold by nominal size but milled smaller. Use actual sizes for fit.
Nominal vs actual (dry)
| Nominal | Actual |
|---|---|
| 1×4 | 3/4 × 3 1/2 in |
| 1×6 | 3/4 × 5 1/2 in |
| 2×4 | 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 in |
| 2×6 | 1 1/2 × 5 1/2 in |
| 2×8 | 1 1/2 × 7 1/4 in |
| 2×12 | 1 1/2 × 11 1/4 in |