3/4" x 2 1/2"
When it is cut from the tree it starts out 2 x 4". During the drying and planing process its size is reduced.
3/4 x 3 1/2
3/4 x 1 1/2"
1 3/4" x 12. Generally, the length is accurate, but the width rarely is.
1-1/2 x 5-1/2
1 1/2 x 3 1/2".
a "2x6" board is actually 1 1/2" x5 1/2"
24 sq. inches. Multiply 4x6, as if you are getting the area.
8 square units.
4
There are different sizes when framing lumber. The most common size of framing lumber is 2 by 4.