2 X 10 Floor Joist Span Chart

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2 x 10 floor joist span chart. Span calculator for wood joists and rafters also available for the android os. 1 ft 0 3048 m. Use a joist span table such as those found in the resources section to determine the maximum 2 by 10 joist spans for other species and lumber grades. Listed are 46 tables based on common loading conditions for floor joists ceiling joists and rafters.

The 2 4 s and 2 6 s are considered to be in spf 3 stud and the 2 8 s and 2 10 s in spf 1 2. View joist rafter tables. The lengths and sizes of joists vary depending on the species and quality of the lumber used. Also available for the android os.

When supporting joists that span 12 feet with no overhang beyond the beam a double ply beam can span in feet a value equal to its depth in inches. Spaced at 12 inches the joist may only span 16 feet 8 inches. Simplified maximum span tables for selected visual and mechanical grades of southern pine lumber in sizes 2 4 thru 2 12. Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 10 lbs ft 2.

To learn more about deck joist sizing spacing and allowable span reference this chart. These tables can also be used to determine deck joist span. A double 2x12 beam can span 12 feet. While every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information presented and special effort has been made to assure that the information reflects the state of the art neither the west coast lumber inspection bureau the american wood council nor its members assume any responsibility for any particular design prepared from this online span calculator.

The minimum bearing length is 1 spans values in bold indicate that web stiffeners are required at the osb end panel. For example you can span a 1 grade no knots southern yellow pine a greater distance than a 2 grade with knots southern yellow pine. For example joists spaced 16 inches from the center of the joist next to it can span 1 5 times in feet the depth of their inches. The spans are based on simple span joists.

Maximum floor joist span for no. At 16 inch spacing 15 feet 2 inches and 13 feet 3 inches at 24 inch spacing. Dimensional lumber deck beam span chart. A 2 2x10 can span 10 feet and so on.

Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more. For example in the joist span table below the highlighted cell shows that 2 x 8 southern yellow pine joists that have a grade of 2 and are spaced 24 apart can have a maximum span of 10 feet 3 inches 10 3 if designing for a live load of 40 lbs ft 2.