2007-03-17 23:54:32 · 9 answers · asked by cufftos 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Since this question is not in trivia or polls and surveys then I must believe you are speaking of lumber ..........If I am right then here is the answer.
It is a piece of wood that can measure any length, but the width and depth is called a 2x4 but it actually measures
1 3/4 x 1 3/4 .
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published by the US Department of Commerce. These standards allow soft lumber, commonly known in the building trade as a 2 x 4, to be labeled using the "Nominal sizes" method. "Nominal sizes" were originally derived from the dimensions of rough lumber before surfacing, and are always greater than the actual dimensions; thus a dry "2 x 4" is surfaced to actual dimensions of 1-1/2 inches x 3-1/2 inches (38 mm x 89 mm).
In other words, nominal sizes are size designations used for convenience in describing approximate, rather than actual size.
example of 1'x5' it measures
3/4 "x 4 3/4 "
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This type of lumner is in high demand because it actually measures for example 2 " X 4 ".....if it is a 1 x 5 it actually measures 1" x5 "
2007-03-18 00:12:27 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In lumber, it is a board that was rough cut to 2 inches by 4 inches and usually about 8 feet long. Other lengths are available at the lumber yard.
After being rough cut, it is sanded to a finished dimension of 1 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches.
2007-03-18 07:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by Rainman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a piece of timber that is 2 inches thick and 4 inches wide
We call it a 4 by 2 but you yanks say it the wrong way round.
2007-03-18 07:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by kevin_4508 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was originally a piece of wood that was 12 feet long X 2 inches X 4 inches. The actual measurement nowadays escapes me. Sorry I can't give you the correct answer. (john, rock island, il)
2007-03-18 07:18:48 · answer #4 · answered by nowheretogofromhere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 2x4 is a dimensional lumber stud common in house framing. It is so called based on its dimensions.
Check my sources for details.
2007-03-18 06:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by p37ry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its 2 x 4..
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I_ _ _ _ 2
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usually we use it to calculate areas
2007-03-18 07:02:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a less expensive APV with only two wheel drive.
2007-03-18 07:13:52 · answer #7 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2/4=1/2 (half)
2007-03-18 06:59:23 · answer #8 · answered by prabhu 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
or a very small cell, in prison
2007-03-18 07:03:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋