What is the actual finished dimenstion of a piece of 2 x 4 and 2 x 3 piece of framing lumber?

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What is the actual finished dimenstion of a piece of 2 x 4 and 2 x 3 piece of framing lumber?

2006-09-03 06:39:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)

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2 x 4 is actually 1 1/2 x 3 1/2

If never heard of a 2 x 3 piece of lumber though. If there is one it's probably 1/2 inch shorter.

2006-09-03 06:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by John4no17 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

If Dave has been in building supply 15 years he should know a 2x is 1 1/2". All framing lumber is 1/2" smaller than the nominal size until it is 8" or bigger. These are 3/4" smaller (2x8 is actually 1 1/2" x 7 1/4").

2006-09-05 04:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A 2x4 is actually 1 3/4 by 3 1/2..A 2x3 is 1 3/4 by 2 1/2

2006-09-03 12:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A 2x4 is 1 1/2 x 3 1/2

A 2x3 is 1 1/2 x 2 1/2

2006-09-03 06:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by marianddoc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋