Lumber sizes

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

Lumber sizes are confusing, so you want to understand that they're different; then be careful when following directions & measuring pieces of lumber

Lumber Dimensions

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As you get started with woodworking, it is important to note that the "nominal" sizes for the lumber are actually different than their actual sizes. You often hear a stud referred to as a 2x4, which means it was 2 inches by 4 inches at one time. The reason they refer to lumber by their nominal size is because that is the size the wood was when it was cut at the lumber mill. That does not take into account the shrinkage that happens to the wood when it is dried and the material that is…