Span entries are listed for 2 6 through 2 12 joists and 12 in 16 in and 24 in.
2x6 floor joist span chart.
Span calculator for wood joists and rafters also available for the android os.
We ve included 2x6 2x8 2x10 and 2x12 joist spans and more.
See our complete chart of floor joist size span and spacing requirements before you build.
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.
Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 10 lbs ft 2.
1 ft 0 3048 m.
Also available for the android os.
Joist span table use these tables to determine floor joist spans based on grade of lumber size of joist floor joist spacing and a live load of 30 lbs ft 2 or 40 lbs ft 2 these tables can also be used to determine deck joist span.
Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more.
The table has two column sections one for joists without a cantilever and one for joists with a cantilever.
For best results refer to our wood and composite deck joist span table.
1 psf lb f ft 2 47 88 n m 2.
Maximum floor joist span for no.