2x4 Floor Joist Span Chart

Maximum floor joist span for no.
2x4 floor joist span chart. 1 ft 0 3048 m. Also available for the android os. Joist span and spacing is set by your local building code. Spans for ceiling joists shall be in accordance with tables r802 4 1 and r802 4 2.
2 grade of douglas fir are indicated below. The minimum bearing length is 1 spans values in bold indicate that web stiffeners are required at the osb end panel. The maximum span is measured o c. When building a house or even a deck it is important to confirm you have the correct joist sizes spans and spacing before you get started.
Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 10 lbs ft 2. For other grades and species and for other loading conditions refer to the awc stjr. Table r802 4 1 ceiling joist spans for common lumber species uninhabitable attics without storage live load 10 psf l δ 240. Span calculator for wood joists and rafters also available for the android os.
The spans are based on simple span joists. Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more. Of bearings and is based on uniformly loaded joists.