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When converting lumber sizes the nominal dimensions (2x) or (4x) should NOT be converted, rather the actual sizes like 1.5″x3.5″ should be soft converted to 38x89mm. Soft vs. Hard conversion – soft conversion is simply converting inch-pound units to the nearest equivalent metric unit.
6 lip 2015 · To convert from customary units to metric, subtract 1/2in from the thickness and width, then multiply by 25.4 to get millimeters (1 inch = 2.54cm = 25.4mm), and round to the nearest mm. This is called a "soft conversion" according to the American Wood Council. Here are a few common equivalents: 2x4 = 38x89mm 2x6 = 38x140mm 2x8 = 38x184mm 2x10 ...
Lumber Dimensions - The actual sizes of common lumber sizes.
3 maj 2023 · Standard sizes for dimensional lumber range from 2″ x 4″ to 2″ x 12″. However, sizing is nominal, and the actual sizes of the lumber are typically 1/2″ to 3/4″ smaller. How do you identify dimensional lumber?
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The table below provides some common North American Lumber nominal sizes and their equivalent actual size. For example, 1x8 actual size is 3/4" x 7-1/4", and 2 x 12 actual size is 1-1/2" x 11-1/4", and 2x 10 actual size is 1-1/2" x 9-1/4".
