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Over a century and a half ago, wood was milled a true 2" x 4" ....thus 2x4 .....the same with 2x6, 2x8 ....and so on. However it was "rough sawn" lumber. Wood size standards came about in the 1920 's or so. still made chnges in the mid 60's
But the need for more finished lumber drove sawmills to go through another step in the milling process.. saw mills were crude and milled in crude dimentions. if the mill surfaced one side it was S1S......Surfaced ! Side.... S2S ..and so one.
Economics was the real player in all this ...The new surfaced sizes became the standard...
Scott Johnson
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∙ 11y agoLumber dimensions are only approximate.
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How many square inches in a two inch diameter circle?
Diameter X 3.14159265 divided by 4 X diameter X diameter. 2 * 3.14159265 / 4 * 2 * 2 = 6.2831853 square inches
What are the dimensions of a 4 x 4 stud?
Approximately 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 inches.
How many square inches of giftwrap will be needed to cover a box that is 4in x 6in x 2in In your final answer include all of your calc?
2 x 4 x 6 = 48 2 x 4 x 2 = 16 2 x 6 x 2 = 24 48 + 24 + 16 = 88 square inches
What is the square footage of 24 inches X 24 inches?
It is: 2 feet times 2 feet = 4 square feet
What is the area of 4in x 2in x 6in?
The VOLUME is 4 x 2 x 6 = 48 inches cubed
What is 2 inches x 4 inches x 6 inches?
48 cubic inches
How many inches are there in 4 feet 2 inches?
There are 25.4 millimetres in one inch. There are 12 inches in one foot. Therefore, 4 feet 2 inches is equal to (4 x 12 x 25.4) + (2 x 25.4) = 1270 millimetres.
How many inches does 4 feet and 2 inches equal?
12 x 4 = 48, + 2 : 50 inches
How many inches are there in 2 yards 4 inches?
There are 36 inches in one yard. Therefore, 2 yards 4 inches is equal to (2 x 36) + 4 = 76 inches.
What is 146x66cm in feet and inches?
4 feet 9.5 inches x 2 feet 2 inches.
What are the various lenghts of 2 x 4 studs?
A 2 x 4 'stud' is technically 92-1/2 inches. All other 2 x 4 lengths are 'boards' of 96, 120 and 144 inches.
How many decimetres are there in 2 feet 4 inches?
There are 0.254 decimetres in one inch. There are 12 inches in one foot. Therefore, 2 feet 4 inches is equal to (0.254 x 12 x 2) + (0.254 x 4) = 7.112 decimetres.
How many inches are there in 2 feet 4 yards?
There are 12 inches in one foot. There are 3 feet in one yard. Therefore, 4 yards 2 feet is equal to (4 x 12 x 3) + (2 x 12) = 168 inches.
How many cubic inches in a 4 inch by 4 inch by2 inch box?
4 x 4 x 2 = 32 cubic inches.
How many square inches in a two inch diameter circle?
Diameter X 3.14159265 divided by 4 X diameter X diameter. 2 * 3.14159265 / 4 * 2 * 2 = 6.2831853 square inches
What is 136x59x77cm in feet and inches?
4 feet 5 inches x 1 foot 11 inches x 2 feet 6 inches.
What are the dimensions of a 4 x 4 stud?
Approximately 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 inches.
