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if you are USA based then this could help you

http://www.awc.org/technical/spantables/tutorial.htm

in the UK which has differing requirements

this can help

http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/upload/public/attachments/39/TA008ceilings.pdf

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Q: If you know the span how to calculate the ceiling joists size?
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