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Hardwood Lumber Dimensions Chart

Reference data and engineering information about hardwood lumber dimensions chart for material properties applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Hardwood Lumber Dimensions Chart in material science and properties.

Key Formulas

Stress

σ=FA\sigma = \frac{F}{A}

Force per unit area.

Strain

ε=ΔLL0\varepsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L_0}

Change in length per original length.

Hooke's Law

σ=Eε\sigma = E \varepsilon

Stress proportional to strain in elastic region.

Thermal Expansion

ΔL=αL0ΔT\Delta L = \alpha L_0 \Delta T

Length change due to temperature.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
σ\sigmaStressPa
ε\varepsilonStrain
EEYoung's modulusPa
α\alphaThermal expansion coefficient1/°C
ΔT\Delta TTemperature change°C

Hardwood Lumber Dimensions

12 rows
Hardwood Lumber Dimensional Sizes
Rough Size(inches)
Nominal Size(quarter)
Actual Dimension (S1S)(inches (mm))
Actual Dimension (S2S)(inches (mm))
3/8--3/16 (4.8 mm)
1/2-3/8 (9.5 mm)5/16 (7.9 mm)
5/8-1/2 (13 mm)7/16 (11 mm)
3/4-5/8 (16 mm)9/16 (14 mm)
14/47/8 (22 mm)13/16 (21 mm)
1 1/45/41 1/8 (29 mm)1 1/16 (27 mm)
1 1/26/41 3/8 (35 mm)1 5/16 (33 mm)
1 3/4--1 1/2 (38 mm)
28/41 13/16 (46 mm)1 3/4 (44 mm)
312/42 13/16 (71 mm)2 3/4 (70 mm)
3 1/2-3 1/4 (83 mm)-
416/43 13/16 (97 mm)3 3/4 (95 mm)

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

Common Hardwood Species

  • Oak
  • Walnut
  • Basswood
  • Beech
  • Birch
  • Butternut
  • Chestnut
  • Cherry
  • Elm
  • Gum
  • Hickory
  • Maple
  • Mahogany
  • Yellow Poplar

Hardwood Grades

  • FAS (First and Second)

    • Best grade, required for natural or stained finish.
    • Minimum dimensions: 6 inches wide, 8 to 16 feet long.
    • Must have at least 83.3% clear wood on the worst face.
  • Select - No. 1 Common

    • Minimum dimensions: 3 inches wide, 4 to 16 feet long.
    • Must have at least 66.6% clear wood on the worst face.
  • Select - No. 2 Common

  • Select - No. 3 Common

References