Nominal to Actual Lumber Size: 3 × 4 nominal
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3 × 4 nominal converts to
2.5 in × 3.5 in
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Value Details
Input: 3 × 4 nominal
Output: 2.5 in × 3.5 in
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nominalAreaIn2: 12 | actualAreaIn2: 8.75 | areaReductionPercent: 27.08
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Actual Dimension Result
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Nearby Reference Values
| Nominal Size | Actual Size | Actual Area (in²) | Area Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 × 12 nominal | 0.75 in × 11.25 in | 8.4375 | 29.69% |
| 5/4 × 4 nominal | 1 in × 3.5 in | 3.5 | 30% |
| 5/4 × 6 nominal | 1 in × 5.5 in | 5.5 | 26.67% |
| 2 × 2 nominal | 1.5 in × 1.5 in | 2.25 | 43.75% |
| 2 × 3 nominal | 1.5 in × 2.5 in | 3.75 | 37.5% |
| 2 × 4 nominal | 1.5 in × 3.5 in | 5.25 | 34.38% |
| 2 × 6 nominal | 1.5 in × 5.5 in | 8.25 | 31.25% |
| 2 × 8 nominal | 1.5 in × 7.25 in | 10.875 | 32.03% |
| 2 × 10 nominal | 1.5 in × 9.25 in | 13.875 | 30.63% |
| 2 × 12 nominal | 1.5 in × 11.25 in | 16.875 | 29.69% |
| 3 × 4 nominal | 2.5 in × 3.5 in | 8.75 | 27.08% |
| 4 × 4 nominal | 3.5 in × 3.5 in | 12.25 | 23.44% |
| 4 × 6 nominal | 3.5 in × 5.5 in | 19.25 | 19.79% |
| 6 × 6 nominal | 5.5 in × 5.5 in | 30.25 | 15.97% |
| 8 × 8 nominal | 7.25 in × 7.25 in | 52.5625 | 17.87% |