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2x6 floor joist span chart.
In typical deck construction with a ledger on one side of the joist and beam on the other the size of the joists is driven by the size of the deck and based on the general maximum spans mentioned above.
Also available for the android os.
2 grade of douglas fir are indicated below.
See our complete chart of floor joist size span and spacing requirements before you build.
Maximum floor joist span for no.
For best results refer to our wood and composite deck joist span table.
Span calculator for wood joists and rafters also available for the android os.
Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 10 lbs ft 2.
1 psf lb f ft 2 47 88 n m 2.
We ve included 2x6 2x8 2x10 and 2x12 joist spans and more.
Span entries are listed for 2 6 through 2 12 joists and 12 in 16 in and 24 in.
The table has two column sections one for joists without a cantilever and one for joists with a cantilever.
Floor joist span tables for various sizes and species of wood.