Lumber sizes

An infographic showing the nominal versus actual dimensions of common lumber sizes.

When you buy lumber, understanding lumber sizes can be very confusing. I discovered this when taking my first carpentry class and tried to take notes.

Lumber Dimensions

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Sizing standards for softwood lumber, hardwood lumber, and plywood can be confusing since actual dimensions do not match the nominal sizes.

Look up the actual dimensions for nominal lumber sizes with our easy-to-read chart.

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