What Is The Size Of A 2x4? Lumber Sizes Over The Years

Discussion in 'Shopping & Sales' started by Ken Anderson, Apr 5, 2019.

  1. Mary Robi

    Mary Robi Veteran Member
    Registered

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2018
    Messages:
    1,619
    Likes Received:
    3,959
    The packaging on the 9x12 tarp I bought last week says "nominal" on it. Right or wrong, it's their term.
     
    #16
    Frank Sanoica likes this.
  2. Bobby Cole

    Bobby Cole Supreme Member
    Task Force Registered

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2015
    Messages:
    13,671
    Likes Received:
    26,216
    Not to worry, the term is pretty much a universal thing nowadays.
    The “nominal” size is the size given after the edges are folded and sewn. :)
     
    #17

Share This Page