Hardwood dimensional lumber sizesDimensional lumber made from hardwood varies from the sizes used for softwood. Hardwood lumber dimensional sizes are indicated below:Rough SizeNominal SizeActual Dimension (in)

(Inches)(Fraction In)("quarter")S1S1)S2S2)

1/23/85/16

5/81/27/16

3/45/89/16

14/47/813/16

1 1/45/41 1/81 1/16

1 1/26/41 3/81 5/16

28/41 13/161 3/4

312/42 13/162 3/4

416/43 13/163 3/4

1)S1S -Surfacedone Side2)S2S -Surfacedtwo SidesHardwood Grades FAS - First and Second best grade - required for a natural or stained finish at least 6 inches wide and 8 to 16 feet long 83.3% clear wood on the worst face Select - No. 1 Common minimum 3 inches wide and 4 - 16 feet long 66.6% clear wood on the worst face Select - No. 2 Common Select - No. 3 CommonCommercial softwood lumber dimension chart - nominal and actual sizesSponsored LinksDimensional lumber is a term used for lumber that is finished/planed and cut to standardized width and depth specified in inches.Commercial lumber dimensions - American Softwood Lumber Standards - nominal and actual sizes are indicated in the table below.General rule converting nominal to actual softwood dimensions subtract 1/4 inch for dimensions under 2 inches (51 mm) subtract 1/2 inch for dimensions under 8 inches (200 mm) subtract 3/4 inch for larger dimensions

Nominal Size(in x in)Actual Size

(in x in)(mm x mm)Weight(lb/ft)

1 x 13/4 x 3/419 x 190.14

1 x 23/4 x 1 1/219 x 380.27

1 x 33/4 x 2 1/219 x 640.47

1 x 43/4 x 3 1/219 x 890.64

1 x 63/4 x 5 1/219 x 1401.00

1 x 83/4 x 7 1/419 x 1841.32

1 x 103/4 x 9 1/419 x 2351.69

1 x 123/4 x 11 1/419 x 2862.05

2 x 21 1/2 x 1 1/238 x 380.55

2 x 31 1/2 x 2 1/238 x 640.94

2 x 41 1/2 x 3 1/238 x 891.28

2 x 61 1/2 x 5 1/238 x 1402.00

2 x 81 1/2 x 7 1/438 x 1842.64

2 x 101 1/2 x 9 1/438 x 2353.37

2 x 121 1/2 x 11 1/438 x 2864.10

2 x 141 1/2 x 13 1/438 x 3374.83

3 x 32 1/2 x 2 1/264 x 641.52

3 x 42 1/2 x 3 1/264 x 892.13

3 x 62 1/2 x 5 1/264 x 1403.34

3 x 82 1/2 x 7 1/464 x 1844.41

3 x 102 1/2 x 9 1/464 x 2355.62

3 x 122 1/2 x 11 1/464 x 2866.84

3 x 142 1/2 x 13 1/464 x 3378.05

3 x 162 1/2 x 15 1/464 x 3879.27

4 x 43 1/2 x 3 1/289 x 892.98

4 x 63 1/2 x 5 1/289 x 1404.68

4 x 83 1/2 x 7 1/489 x 1846.17

4 x 103 1/2 x 9 1/489 x 2357.78

4 x 123 1/2 x 11 1/489 x 2869.57

4 x 143 1/2 x 13 1/489 x 33711.28

4 x 163 1/2 x 15 1/489 x 38712.98

lb/ft = 1.48 kg/m 1 in (inch) = 25.4 mmWeight is based on35 lb/ft3actual volume. Rough Lumber- sawn, trimmed and edged - faces are rough with saw marks Surfaced Lumber (dressed)- Rough lumber that has been smoothed on one or more sides and edges by a surfacing machine. Worked Lumber- Surfaced lumber that has been matched and patternedDry lumber is defined as lumber with less than 19% moisture. Unseasoned or green lumber is lumber with more than 19% moisture.

Properties of structural lumberProperties of structural lumber are indicated below.Nominal Dimension(in)Actual Dimension(in)Area(in2)Section Modulus(in3)Moment of Inertia(in4)Weight(lb/ft)

1 x 30.75 x 2.51.8750.47

1x 40.75 x 3.52.6250.64

1 x 60.75 x 5.54.1251.0

1 x 80.75 x 7.255.43751.3

1 x 100.75 x 9.256.93751.7

1 x 120.75 x 11.258.43752.1

2 x 31.5 x 2.53.751.561.950.9

2 x 41.5 x 3.55.253.065.361.3

2 x 61.5 x 5.58.257.5620.82.0

2 x 81.5 x 7.2510.87513.147.62.6

2 x 101.5 x 9.2513.87521.498.93.4

2 x 121.5 x 11.2516.87531.61784.1

3 x 22.5 x 1.53.750.940.700.9

3 x 42.5 x 3.58.755.108.932.1

3 x 62.5 x 5.513.7512.634.73.3

3 x 82.5 x 7.2518.12521.979.44.4

3 x 102.5 x 9.2523.12535.71655.6

3 x 122.5 x 11.2528.12552.72976.8

4 x 23.5 x 1.55.251.310.981.3

4 x 33.5 x 2.58.753.644.562.1

4 x 43.5 x 3.512.257.1512.53.0

4 x 63.5 x 5.519.2517.648.54.7

4 x 83.5 x 7.2525.37530.71116.2

4 x 103.5 x 9.2532.37549.92317.9

4 x 123.5 x 11.2539.37573.84159.6

6 x 25.5 x 1.58.252.11.552.0

6 x 35.5 x 2.513.85.77.163.3

6 x 45.5 x 3.519.311.219.74.7

6 x 65.5 x 5.530.327.776.37.4

6 x 85.5 x 7.541.351.619310.0

6 x 105.5 x 9.552.382.739312.7

6 x 125.5 x 11.563.312169715.4

8 x 27.25 x 1.510.92.72.042.6

8 x 37.25 x 2.518.17.69.444.4

8 x 47.25 x 3.525.414.825.96.2

8 x 67.5 x 5.541.337.810410.0

8 x 87.5 x 7.556.370.326413.7

8 x 107.5 x 9.571.311353617.3

8 x 127.5 x 11.586.316595121.0

8 x 147.5 x 13.5101228153824.6

8 x 167.5 x 15.5116300232728.3

10 x 109.5 x 9.590.314367921.9

10 x 129.5 x 11.5109209120426.6

10 x 149.5 x 13.5128289194831.2

10 x 169.5 x 15.5147380294835.8

10 x 189.5 x 17.5166485424340.4

12 x 1211.5 x 11.513232.1

12 x 1411.5 x 13.515237.7

12 x 1611.5 x 15.517843.3

Based on standard commercially available lumber within the USA.

PHILIPPINE WOOD SPECIES8ALESNA, HEALTHENE JOY F. ARST 1- STEEL AND TIMBER

ACACIA MANGIUMAcacia Mangium is a plantation wood species available in FSC (imported logs), or Non-FSC, but still legal and sustainable Philippine supply. Used for flooring, indoor and outdoor furniture.ACACIA RAINTREEAcacia Raintree (Roadside Acacia) is widespread in the Philippines, and growing along roads and rice fields. Cut with DENR permits, this species is mainly used for turning bowls and gift items.ALDERAlder is available from North America and Russia. A very popular choice for furniture, as an often cheaper alternative to maple and cherry.ASHAsh is grown in Europe as well as North America. We import Ash in veneers and sawn timber for the furniture industry and for decorative panels.BANGKIRAIBangkirai is the Indonesian name for Yakal. It is also available from Malaysia under the name of yellow Balau. We use this species for our decking products. Very durable.BEECHBeech is widespread in Northern Europe, and is used for anything from indoor furniture to flooring, doors and joinery. Not suitable for outdoor use

BINTANGORBintangor, or Callophylum as it is also called, is an excellent species for face venners, and also for general joinery.BIRCH

Birch wood from Northern Europe is an excellent species for plywood, and indoor furniture. We import mainly Birch plywood, and component parts.CHERRYCherry is often a fashion species. We import Cherry as veneers and sawn timber. Mainly used in the furniture industry, and for kitchen table tops.CLADOCALYX (Euc.)Eucalyptus Cladocalyx is a yellowish and very hard plantationspecies (FSC) often used as replacement for Yakal and similar hard and durable species.FALCATAFalcata (Albizia) is a very fast grown Philippine plantation species which is mainly used for plywood core, and exported in quite big quantity for ply-board and packaging materials.GMELINAGmelina is one of the most widespread plantation species in the Philippines. It is mainly used for indoor furniture and for doors.

GRANDIS (Euc.)Eucalyptus Grandis is a plantation species grown mainly in South America and Southern Africa. We supply this species FSC Certified as logs, sawn timber, and finished products. It is used for indoor as well as outdoor furniture, and also for windows and mouldings.IROKOIroko is an African species which we can supply as FSC CW. It is a very versatile species, suited for outoor as well as indoor furniture, flooring, and joinery.JATOBAJatoba is grown in Brazil, and is a popular species for flooring in the Philippines. Small quantities available as FSC certified.KAMAGONGKamagong is an endangered Philippine Ebony type, and apart from few exceptions it is banned. FILTRA therefore, is not offering this species, but offer alternatives for similar looks in furniture and flooring.KAMAREREKamarere (Eucaluptus Deglupta) is a plantation species grown mainly in PNG, and comes FSC and FSC CW. Used for outdoor furniture, and for jambs and general mouldings.KARRIKarri (Eucalyptus Diversicolor) comes from plantations in Southern Africa, and is FSC certified. Excellent for flooring and decking products.

KERUINGKeruing is well known in the Philippines where it is called Apitong. This heavy hardwood is mainly used for truck-flooring, and outdoor furniture. Contains natural oils which can sometimes bleed when used outdoors.KHAYAKhaya Ivorensis is an African Mahogany, which we offer in FSC CW, and use as an excellent substitute for Philippine Tanguile. Widely used for indoor and outdoor furniture.LENGALenga is a plantation wood from Chile, which we offer FSC certified. With a grain like Cherry, and a color like Maple, it is a very popular new choice for the furniture industry, and also used for doors.MAHOGANYPlantation Mahogany in the Philippines can be Swietenia Macrophylla, or Khaya Ivorensis species. It is mostly 20-25 years of growth and mainly used for indoor furniture.MAPLEWe offer North American Maple and European Sycamore in veneers and sawn timber. This is a popular species for indoor furniture and decorative panels.MENGKULANGMengkulang, or Palapi as it is known in Indonesia is very similar to Niangon from Africa. We import this species from Malaysia, and it is widely used as a substitute for Lauan, mainly for joinery.

MERANTI (Dark Red)Dark Red Meranti is a natural wood species from Malaysia and Indonesie. It is a Shorea species, and almost identical to "Lauan", or Philippine Mahogany.MERBAUMerbau is also known as Kwila, or Ipil in the Philippines. It is a hard species, well suited for flooring and decking, and also popular for joinery and table tops.MOLAVEMolave was earlier a traditional Philippine flooring and furniture species, but it is an endangered species and therefore not offered by FILTRA. We do offer sustainable alternatives.NARRANarra is not available from the Philippines, but is still possible to import from Solomons and PNG, where it is called Rosewood. As an endangered species, FILTRA has chosen not to carry this species in our assortment, but offer several sustainable alternatives.NYATOHNyatoh, also known as Nato in the Philippines, is imported from Malaysia. It is an excellent wood for joinery and furniture, and often replaces the use of Lauan.OAKOak is available from Europe and USA. We mainly import white oak sawn timber and veneers for furniture production.

OKOUMEOkoume is grown mainly in Gabon and Cameroon, and while it is used primarily for plywood, it is increasingly availble as sawn timber. Suitable for indoor furniture and joinery.PINEPine, and other softwoods are available from Europe, North America, Chile, New Zealand, and Russia. - We import mainly Douglas Fir, Hemlock, SPF, and carribean pine.POPLARPoplar is available from Europe and North America. It is a popular species for hidden parts of furniture, and also for plywood production. Light weight and color.RUBBERWOODRubber Wood was developed as a replacement for beech, and is popular as an affordable species for indoor furniture, table tops, and gift items.ROSEWOODPhilippine Rosewood (Toog) is a natural species which is currently no longer being harvested. We still have stocks available, cut prior to the IFMA logging restrictions of 2011. It is a very durable species, which FILTRA has used for decking, flooring, furniture, and gift items.SAPELLISapelli is an African mahogany type which is very popular as veneers for paneling and doors. We import FSC CW sawn timbers and veneers.TAUN

Taun is the main joinery species available in PNG, and is an increasingly important species for Philippine sawmills, joinery, and furniture industries.TEAK

Teak is one of the best known commercial wood species in the world. Grown mainly in plantation, but also available in natural form from Burma, it is used for almost any purpose. Excellent for outdoor and marine purposes.WALNUT

Walnut is imported from Europe as well as North America. It is widely used in high end furniture. We import veneers as well as sawn timber.