Wood Floor Joist Span Chart

Dead load is the weight of the structure and any fixed items.
Wood floor joist span chart. Also available for the android os. Bci joists are specially constructed i joists with flanges made from strong versa lam laminated veneer lumber with oriented stranded board webs and approved waterproof structural adhesives providing outstanding strength and durability. Live load represents the weight of furniture snow etc. If you have any questions.
View joist rafter tables. This chart is for basic reference only. Engineered wood products ewp span and size charts for bci joists. You can also use the wood beam calculator from the american wood council website to determine maximum rafter and joist lengths.
Simplified maximum span tables for selected visual and mechanical grades of southern pine lumber in sizes 2 4 thru 2 12. Listed are 46 tables based on common loading conditions for floor joists ceiling joists and rafters. Use the span tables below to determine allowable lengths of joists and rafters based on size and standard design loads.