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THIS CATALOG CONTAINS:

Recommended Framing Practices

Dietrich Metal Framing


& Installation Instructions

Section Properties.
Web Crippling

Limiting Wall Heights.

Axial and Lateral Load Tables


Span Tables

Accessories

Cold-Formed Structural Framing Products Technical Design Guide


Construction Details
Material Certification

Corporate Headquarters
200 Old Wilson Bridge Rd.
Columbus, OH 43085
800-873-2604 phone

California Colton................ 909-824-9717


Stockton............................. 209-547-9066
Colorado Denver............... 303-289-4092
Georgia McDonough......... 678-304-5500
Hawaii Kapolei................... 808-682-5747
Illinois Joliet....................... 815-207-0110
Indiana Hammond............. 219-931-3741
Kansas Lenexa.................. 913-599-2026
Maryland Baltimore........... 410-477-8700
New Jersey Boonton......... 973-335-3240
Ohio Warren...................... 330-372-4014
Texas Baytown.................. 281-383-1617
Hutchins........................... 972-225-1100

Dietrich Design Group


1-800-873-2443

A Worthington Industries Company


dietrich metalframing • com

About Worthington Industries


Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company. The
company is a premier value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured
metal products such as automotive past model stampings, pressure cylinders, metal
framing, metal ceiling grid systems and laser welded blanks.

©Copyright 2009 by Dietrich Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. The place to stop…before the building starts!SM
Printed in USA
INTRODUCTION
Dietrich Metal Framing is the largest producer of metal
framing and finishing products in the world. As the industry
leader, Dietrich offers the best of products, brands, systems,
services and companies to provide the construction industry
with comprehensive, innovative, low-cost, single-source
procurement, supply and building solutions. Dietrich believes
leadership is about action — not simply position. That’s why
we continually strive to expand our existing markets, develop
framing technologies, create value-added systems and introduce
countless new products to meet the ever-changing demands of
the building and construction industry.

Why Choose Dietrich?


When you choose Dietrich Metal Framing, you
not only get the highest-quality products
available, you get the peace of mind knowing
your project is backed and supported by the
largest cold-formed steel framing manufacturer
in the world.

Code Compliant Products


Industries Widest Product Selection
The Products We Make Single Sourcing
Engineered Systems - Minimized Liability
Dietrich is your one-stop source for the industry’s widest selection of wall, floor and truss
framing, metal, vinyl, paper faced, veneer and stucco finishing beads and trims, and a full array High Performance Framing SolutionsSM
of plaster and lath products. Total Light-Gauge System Responsibility
Expert Technical Support
Leed® Certification
Axial & Curtain-Wall Framing
Interior, Nonstructural Framing
Shaftwall & Area Separation Wall
Fire-Rated Assemblies
Floor & Roof Truss Systems
Deflection Systems
Metal, Vinyl, Paper-Faced & Veneer Beads and Trims
Control & Expansion Joints
Metal Lath & Barrier Mesh
Stucco & Plaster Beads and Trims
Clips, Connectors & Fasteners
What's Inside
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

LEED® Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

General Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Fastening Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Recommended Framing
Practices & Installation
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Wall Stud & Floor Joist


Typical Cold-Formed Projects Section Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17

Track (Or Runner)


COMMERCIAL Section Properties . . . . . . . . . . . .18-25
High-Rise
Web Crippling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-31
Mid-Rise
Low-Rise Exterior Light-Gauge
Limiting Wall Heights.. . . . . . . . . 32-41
Retail
Office Buildings Combined Axial and
Lateral Load Tables
For Wall Studs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-51
INSTITUTIONAL
Universities Unbraced Axial
Load Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-55
Schools
Medical Centers Heavy Duty Studs (HDS®) . . . . . . 56-59

Religious HDS® Section Properties. . . . . . . 60-61


Hospitals
HDS® Limiting Wall Heights. . . . .62-63

HDS® Combined Axial and


RESIDENTIAL Lateral Load Tables. . . . . . . . . . . 64-67
Single Family
Multi-Family Floor Joist Span Tables . . . . . . . 68-87

Assisted Living Exterior Light-Gauge


Military Housing Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88-91

Manufactured Typical Construction


& Modular Housing Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92-94
Apartments Material Certification . . . . . . . . . . . 95
& Condominiums
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

High-Performance
FRAMING Solutions SM
SM

from the Industry's Leading Innovator...


Build better, faster and more profitably with these high-performance products. Every one of these products
significantly improves the performance of traditional light gauge steel framing.

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Manufacturing and
Sales Locations
California Colton................ 909-824-9717
Stockton.............. 209-547-9066
Colorado Denver................ 303-289-4092
Georgia McDonough........ 678-304-5500
Hawaii Kapolei................ 808-682-5747
Illinois Joliet................... 815-207-0110
Indiana Hammond........... 219-931-3741
Kansas Lenexa................ 913-599-2026
Maryland Baltimore............. 410-477-8700
New Jersey Boonton............... 973-335-3240
Ohio Warren................ 330-372-4014
Texas Baytown.............. 281-383-1617
Hutchins.............. 972-225-1100

Your Local Supplier


Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries Company, is the leading Canada
Edmonton ....................................... 780-469-9850
manufacturer of cold-formed framing and finishing products, systems and
Toronto ........................................... 905-565-9665
services for commercial and residential construction. Dietrich offers the largest Vancouver ...................................... 604-434-3737
selection of cold-formed framing and finishing products including drywall and
structural framing, floor joists, roof trusses, metal lath, fire-rated assemblies,
numerous deflection systems and an extensive line of metal, vinyl, paper-faced,
Corporate Headquarters
veneer, plaster and stucco beads and trims.
200 Old Wilson Bridge Rd.
Columbus, OH 43085
Dietrich Metal Framing and Dietrich are trade names, trademarks and service 800-873-2604 phone
marks of Dietrich Industries, Inc. Dietrich and its divisions operate manufacturing
and service locations throughout North America.

Other Dietrich Divisions


Dietrich Metal Framing Canada ..... 780-437-1763
Vinyl Corp. ...................................... 800-648-4695
Dietrich Design Group North .......... 800-873-2443
or ............................... 219-853-9474
Dietrich Design Group South.......... 800-873-2443
or .............................. 678-304-5525
Dietrich Design Group West ........... 800-873-2443
or .............................. 760-931-0465

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Dietrich’s Resources For
Cold-Formed Steel Framing

www.dietrichmetalframing.com is one of the


most advanced resources for metal framing information
in the industry. From extensive product information, to
on-line catalogs, to video installations, this site is your
resource to building better, faster and more profitably.

CAD Library
To assist you with designing and detailing.
Our entire library is available in DWG,
DXF and PDF file formats.

Dietrich Product Selector


DPS software has been designed to assist qualified engineers and
design professionals in the design of curtainwall assemblies, including
the selection of members, connections, and the design of jambs, headers
and sills for openings.

The software allows users to customize default settings based on


applicable building codes, wind zones, and component preferences.

Dietrich Design Group (DDG)


DDG is the largest cold-formed steel engineering company in the
country. DDG is licensed in all 50 states and can supply technical
assistance, design assistance and shop drawings for projects built
anywhere in the world.

request a quote online @ dietrich metalframing • com


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LEED ®
CERTIFICATION
Build Green with Dietrich Metal Framing
As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Dietrich recognizes the importance of improving the environmental impact and economic performance of
today's buildings. Whether you are assisting a developer seeking a level of LEED® certification for a building or an architect selecting environmentally
conscientious products, Dietrich Metal Framing is here to support you. Dietrich's light gauge and structural metal framing products and accessories
contribute toward LEED® credits in the following areas:

Materials and Resources Materials and Resources


MR Credit 4.1 and 4.2 Recycled Content (2 Points) MR Credit 2.1 and 2.2 Construction Waste Management (2 Points)
Dietrich Metal Framing's light gauge and structural metal framing products Since steel is North America's most recycled material, redirecting job site
and accessories are manufactured from steel coil that contain a high reusable resources back to the manufacturing process can also contribute
percentage of recycled steel comprised of both post-consumer and pre- toward Construction Waste Management points.
consumer recycled content.
Indoor Environmental Quality
MR Credit 5.1 and 5.2 Regional Materials (2 Points)
The environmental impacts resulting from transportation can be greatly EQ Credit 3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan (1 Point)
reduced as Dietrich's manufacturing facilities and material sources are located Metal framing products and accessories are inert, so the materials will not
within 500 miles of 85% of the U.S. population. release terpenes (hydrocarbons found in the essential oils and resin of wood) to
Project specific submittal documentation can be provided for these credits the indoor air or provide a food source for mold, bacteria or insects.
upon request.
However, there are other categories that Dietrich's products and accessories Innovation in Design
can potentially contribute toward LEED® credits but are dependent upon the
design team and/or contractors implementation. (1 Point Possible) Dietrich's UltraSTEEL® interior framing metal studs and
tracks provide higher strength capacity from lighter gauge material creating a
Sustainable Sites lighter building footprint. This reduction in the amount of steel used in the
building allows for a corresponding reduction in the amount of energy required
SS Credit 1: Site Selection (1 Point) to manufacture the steel.
Metal framing is a light-weight alternative to conventional concrete
construction. In most cases, the light-weight system can reduce foundation (1 Point Possible) In addition to LEED® category Material and Resources -
requirements, which can help to minimize the building footprint and site Credit 4.1 and 4.2 Recycled Content, an additional point may be earned if the
disruption of environmentally sensitive areas. recycled content value of the materials used can contribute to the next
incremental percentage threshold of 30% total recycled content.

(1 Point Possible) Steel framing can be used as an acceptable means of


termite control, as referenced in the 2007 supplement of the International
Residential Code, Section: R320.1. Using steel framing as a termite control
method can help eliminate the need for chemical based termite control,
reducing the impact on the site and environmental air quality.

Our experienced customer representatives and LEED® Accredited


Professionals are ready to assist you with your next LEED® project. For
project specific submittal documentation please contact your nearest Dietrich
location or complete the LEED® information request form that can be found
on our website: www.dietrichindustries.com.

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Comprehensive
Index
A comprehensive index can be found at
the back of the catalog for a quick
reference guide to our complete product
Steel Thickness with Color Code and system offering, so you can easily
locate the specific Dietrich product or
Thickness ASTM
Design Thickness Minimum Thickness Color
system that meets your needs. This index
Gauge Mils includes common names, synonyms and
Inches mm Inches mm Code*
20 33 0.0346 0. 879 0.0329 0. 836 White even industry slang to help you quickly
18 43 0.0451 1. 146 0.0428 1. 087 Yellow find exactly what you’re seeking.
16 54 0.0566 1. 438 0.0538 1. 367 Green
14 68 0.0713 1. 811 0.0677 1. 720 Orange
12 97 0.1017 2. 583 0.0966 2. 454 Red
Patents
*Color coded product may or may not be available. Varies by market.
U.S. Patent Nos. 5,784,850; 6,021,618; 6,694,695;
Note: All products comply with ASTM standards as shown in the Certification of Materials in the back of this 5,689,922; 6,301,854; 6,691,478;
catalog. Minimum thickness is 95% of the design thickness per AISI code. 6,418,694; 6,430,890, 6,688,069 and
6,708,460 are owned by Dietrich
The trend today is to refer to steel thickness in terms of “mil” rather than “gauge.” This catalog Industries, Inc.
U.S. Patent No. 5,836,133 is owned by B&D Industries,
includes both for ease of use. One mil is equivalent to 1/1000, (.001) of an inch. The mil thickness Inc.
measures the uncoated base metal material. A 20-gauge stud measuring the minimum uncoated
base metal at 0.033 inches is “33 mils thick.”

Trademarks
Standards & Specifications General Notes Dietrich Metal Framing and Dietrich are trade names,
The data contained in this catalog is intended trademarks and/or service marks of Dietrich Industries, Inc.
All members comply with ASTM standards and
to be used as a general guideline only and TRADEREADY®, SPAZZER®, FAST CLIP™, EASYCLIP™,
U.S. Federal specifications as shown in the FAST TOP™, FAST STRUT™, UNI-CLIP™, RC DELUXE™,
does not replace the judgments and designs of
Certification of Material at the back of this DOUBLETRACK™, ONE CALL CAN DO IT ALL™, THE PLACE
a qualified architect and/or engineer. TO STOP BEFORE THE BUILDING STARTS™, BEST VALUE and
catalog. All structural properties are developed
Design™, YOUR BEST VALUE™, DIETRICH CLIP EXPRESS™,
in accordance with the American Iron and Steel
Product, application renderings and DIETRICH CLIP EXPRESS and Design™, BAR GUARD™, B-
Institute’s “Specification for the Design of SERIES™, BP-SERIES™, C-SERIES™, CA-SERIES™, CS-
photographs are provided as a tool to show the
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.” 2001 SERIES™, CHN-SERIES™, DT-SERIES™, DTN-SERIES™, E-
general intent of the framing or finishing SERIES™, FC-SERIES™, M400-SERIES™, OT-SERIES™, QC-
Edition with 2004 supplement.
application only. These renderings or SERIES™, RC-SERIES™, S-SERIES™, TD-SERIES™, TR-
photographs may or may not be applicable to a SERIES™, TS-SERIES™, U-SERIES™, X-SERIES™, ZF-
Metric Specifications specific project. They do not replace or SERIES™, EVERYTHING YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED IT,
HOW YOU NEED IT AND WHERE...YOU NEED IT™, DOUBLE
At your request, Dietrich Metal Framing will supercede the architect or engineer of record, X™, E-DIETRICH™, CORNERITE™, QUICKCLIP™, CORNER
provide “soft” metric conversions on its products ASTM guidelines, U.S. national or local MASTER™, CWI™, CWN™, CSJ™, CSW™, CSE™, CSS™, “J”
building codes or approved industry standards. ROUND™, JUNIOR™, 103 DELUXE®, QUICKSILVER™,
and systems to help specifiers match metric UNIMAST®, RIP BEAD® and MINI-BEAD™ are owned by Dietrich
design sizes. In addition, some products are Industries, Inc.
available with hard metric dimensions from Dietrich Metal Framing reserves the right to
selected manufacturing facilities. change or modify the information contained in DANBACK®, is a trademark of Daniel W. Tollenaar
this catalog without prior notice or obligation. GRABBER® and GRABBER SUPERDRIVE™ are trademarks of
The information in this catalog supercedes all John Wagner Associates, Inc.
The Steel Stud Manufacturer’s Association previously published data. Products and METALEX® is a registered trademark of Metalex Corporation
(SSMA) has initiated a third-party certification systems may be improved and/or changed KEENE BUILDING PRODUCTS™ is a trademark of Metalex
after this catalog is printed. Corporation
program to assure that all members are code
compliant. Product sections in this catalog that LOX DRIVE™ is a trademark of JJCT Enterprises, Inc.
are denoted with this logo have been tested All products described here may not be SIMPSON™ and SIMPSON STRONG-TIE™ are trademarks of
available in all geographic markets. Consult Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
and are certified code compliant.
your local sales office for information. SLP-TRK™ is a trademark of Sliptrack Systems, Inc.
UL®, and UL® Design are trademarks of Underwriter’s Laboratories,
Inc.
TAPCON® is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
© 2009 Dietrich Metal Framing. All rights reserved.
Printed in USA.

Warranty
Dietrich Metal Framing warrants that all products are free from defect at time of shipment, and are
manufactured in accordance with company and/or industry standards as applicable.

NOTICE: Dietrich shall not be liable for incidental and consequential damages, directly or indirectly
sustained, nor for any loss caused by application of these goods not in accordance with current
printed instructions or for other than the intended use. Our liability is expressly limited to replacement
of defective goods. Any claim shall be deemed waived unless made in writing to us within thirty (30)
days from date it was or reasonably should have been discovered.

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The data contained in this catalog is intended to be informative and accurate. It is intended for
the design professional, and is to be used as a technical guideline only. The catalog does not
replace the judgment and design of a qualified architect and/or engineer. We reserve the
right to change the data, tables or charts shown herein without prior notification.

Industry Designators Dietrich Designators


The SSMA in the USA has adopted a universal identifier for steel Dietrich Flange Lip
framing products as follows: Designation Type (in.) (in.)
CWN Stud 1.375 0.375
Example: 362 S 162 – 33
CSJ Stud 1.625 0.5
Minimum delivered thickness in mils CSW Stud 2 0.625
(33 mils equals 33/1000 inches CSE Stud 2.5 0.625
which is approximately 0.0329”). CSS Stud 3 .9
Minimum delivered thickness is TSB Track 1.25 N/A
95% of design thickness. TSC Track 2 N/A
TSE Track 3 N/A

Flange width in inches


(multiplied by 1/100).

Framing type (S= Stud, T=Track) Dietrich Thicknesses


Dietrich has adopted the standard thickness also adopted by the
Web depth in inches SSMA in the USA.
(multiplied by 1/100). Gauge Minimum Design Fy
(mils) Thickness (in.) Thickness (in.) (ksi)
20 (33) 0.0329 0.0346 33
18 (43) 0.0428 0.0451 33
Note: 20 and 18 gauge framing products are produced with 33ksi 16 (54) 0.0538 0.0566 50
steel. 16, 14, and 12 gauge ptoducts are produced with 50ksi steel 14 (68) 0.0677 0.0713 50
unless otherwise noted. 12 (97) 0.0966 0.1017 50

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Fastening Options
Connections can be made using a variety of fastening options. It is critical to specify the proper fastener to ensure the
proper performance of the connections in light-gauge (cold formed) steel construction. The most common and widely
used connection methods are screw connections and weld connections. Each type of connection method has various
advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, we provide data for the most common types so you can choose your
preferred connection method.
Allowable Weld/Screw Design Values (lb.)
Design Welds #10 Screws (.19" Dia.) #12 Screws (.21" Dia.) 1/4" Dia. Screws
Thk Fy Fu Flare Pullover Pullover Pullover
Gage (in.) (ksi) (ksi) Fillet Groove Shear 1-Side 2-Side Pullout Shear 1-Side 2-Side Pullout Shear 1-Side 2-Side Pullout
25 0.0188 33 45 --- --- 71 79 159 46 75 106 212 50 80 106 212 58
22 0.0283 33 45 --- --- 131 119 239 69 138 159 319 76 147 159 319 87
20-Drywall 0.0312 33 45 --- --- 151 131 263 75 159 175 351 83 170 175 351 95
25-UltraSTEEL 0.0158 40 55 --- --- 67 81 163 47 70 109 217 52 75 109 217 59
20-UltraSTEEL 0.0263 40 55 --- --- 143 136 271 78 151 181 362 86 161 181 362 98
20X-UltraSTEEL 0.0295 40 55 --- --- 170 152 304 87 179 203 405 96 191 203 405 110
20 0.0346 33 45 --- --- 177 146 292 84 186 195 390 93 199 195 390 106
18 0.0451 33 45 499 543 263 190 380 109 276 253 507 121 295 253 507 138
33 45 627 683 370 239 478 137 389 319 637 152 416 319 637 173
16 0.0566
50 65 905 986 467 345 690 198 562 460 920 219 601 460 920 250
33 45 789 859 467 301 601 173 549 401 802 191 587 401 802 218
14 0.0713
50 65 1139 1241 467 434 700 249 667 579 933 276 848 579 1158 315
33 45 1125 897 467 429 700 246 667 572 933 272 867 572 1144 311
12 0.1017
50 65 1269 897 467 620 700 356 667 826 933 393 867 826 1283 449
33 45 1550 1096 467 524 700 301 667 699 933 333 867 699 1283 380
10 0.1242
50 65 1550 1096 467 700 700 435 667 933 933 480 867 1009 1283 549

Fillet welds are used to make lap joints, corner joints and T-joint connections. As the illustration
suggests, the fillet weld is roughly triangular in cross-section, although its shape is not always a
right triangle or an isosceles triangle. Weld metal is deposited in a corner formed by the fit-up of
the two members and penetrates and fuses with the base metal to form the joint.
Flare welds, including Flare Bevel and Flare V, are used to join rounded or curved pieces. Fillet Welds
A Flare Bevel groove weld is commonly used to join a rounded or curved piece to a flat piece.
A Flare V groove weld is commonly used to join two rounded or curved parts.

Flare V

Self-Drilling Screws are externally threaded Flare Bevel


fasteners with the ability to drill their own hole and
form, or “tap,” their own internal threads without
deforming their thread and without breaking during
assembly. These screws are high-strength,
one-piece installation fasteners and are used if the Design #8 Screws (.16" Dia.) #7 Screws (.15" Dia.)
connection is multiple thicknesses of 33 mil steel or Thk Fy Fu Pullover Pullover
Gage (in.) (ksi (ksi) Shear 1-Side 2-Side Pullout Shear 1-Side 2-Side Pullout
thicker. One of the more common self-drilling
25 0.0188 33 45 65 53 106 38 63 53 106 36
screws is a #10-16 x 5/8 HWH SD, which indicates 22 0.0283 33 45 120 80 159 58 116 80 159 54
a #10 diameter shaft, 16 threads per inch, 5/8 20-Drywall 0.0312 33 45 139 88 175 64 134 88 175 60
length, hex washer head self-drilling screw. 25-UltraSTEEL 0.0158 40 55 61 54 109 39 59 54 109 37
20-UltraSTEEL 0.0263 40 55 131 90 181 66 127 90 181 62
20X-UltraSTEEL 0.0295 40 55 156 101 203 73 151 101 203 69
20 0.0346 33 45 162 97 195 71 157 97 195 66
18 0.0451 33 45 241 127 253 92 233 127 253 86
33 45 333 159 319 116 290 159 319 108
16 0.0566
50 65 333 230 460 167 290 230 460 156
33 45 333 200 401 145 290 200 401 136
14 0.0713
50 65 333 290 525 210 290 290 460 197
33 45 333 286 525 207 290 286 460 194
12 0.1017
50 65 333 413 525 300 290 413 460 281
33 45 333 349 525 253 290 349 460 238
10 0.1242
50 65 333 505 525 366 290 460 460 343

Notes:
1) All values are calculated per the 2001 AISI Specification with 2004 Supplement
2) Weld strength is given in lb./in.
3) Weld strength is based on E60XX electrodes.
4) Shear strength for #7, # 8, #10, #12, and 1/4" screws must be greater than or equal to 870 lb., 1000 lb., 1400 lb., 2000 lb., and 2600 lb. respectively.
5) Tension strength for #7, # 8, #10, #12, and 1/4" screws must be greater than or equal to 1380 lb., 1575 lb., 2100 lb., 2800 lb., and 3850 lb. respectively.
6) The minimum head diameter for #7 and #8. screws is 1/4". The minimum head diameter for #10 screws is 3/8". The minimum head
diameter for #12 and 1/4" screws is 1/2"

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Recommended FRAMING
PRACTICES and
Installation INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INSTALLATION—GENERAL
A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) A. Install cold-formed metal framing according to AISI’s “Standard for Cold-Formed
within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install Steel Framing—General Provisions” and to manufacturer’s written instructions
products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer’s absolute unless more stringent requirements are indicated.
limits.
B. Install framing members in one-piece lengths unless splice connections are
B. All galvanized studs, joists and trusses shall be formed from steel that indicated for track or tension members. Splices in axial load bearing members
corresponds to the minimum requirements of the American Iron and Steel shall not be permitted.
Institute (AISI) “Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing—General Provisions”.
C. Locate mechanical fasteners and install according to shop drawings. Comply with
C. All structural members shall be designed in accordance with AISI’s requirements of spacing, and edge distances. Screws shall penetrate joined
“Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members”. members by not less than three exposed screw threads.

D. Qualify procedures and personnel according with AWS D1.1/D1.1M “Structural D. Install load bearing shims or grout between the underside of wall bottom track or
Welding Code—Steel” and with AWS D1.3 “Structural Welding Code-Steel rim track and the top of foundation wall or slab at stud or joist locations to ensure
Sheet” requirements and procedures for welding, appearance and quality of a uniform bearing surface on supporting construction.
welds, and methods used in correcting welding work.
E. Install sealer gaskets to isolate the underside of the exterior wall bottom track or
E. Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with rim track and the top of foundation wall or slab at stud or joist locations as
requirements in Division 1 Section “Project Management and Coordination.” required.

PRODUCTS F. Install insulation, specified in Division 7 Section “Building Insulation”, in built-up


exterior framing members, such as headers, sills, boxed joists and multiple studs
A. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide cold-formed metal framing at openings, that are inaccessible on completion of framing work. In all multiple
products manufactured by Dietrich Metal Framing. member jamb studs and headers not accessible to insulation contractors,
insulation equal to that specified elsewhere shall be provided.
B. Provide all accessories including, but not limited, to tracks, clips, web stiffeners,
anchors, fastening devices, resilient clips, and other accessories required for a G. Install temporary bracing and supports to secure framing and support loads
complete and proper installation, and as recommended by Dietrich Metal comparable in intensity to those for which structure was designed. Maintain
Framing. braces and supports in place, undisturbed, until entire integrated supporting
structure has been completed and permanent connections to framing are
FABRICATION secured.

A. Prior to fabrication of framing, the contractor shall submit shop drawings to the H. Do not bridge building expansion and control joints with cold-formed metal
architect or engineer to obtain approval. framing. Independently frame both sides of joints.

B. Cold-formed metal framing may be shop or field fabricated for installation, or it I. Fasten hole-reinforcing plate over web penetrations that exceed the size of
may be field assembled. Fabricate framing assemblies using jigs or templates. manufacturer’s standard punched openings.

C. Fabricate assemblies level, plumb, and true to line to a maximum allowable INSTALLATION—LOAD-BEARING WALL
tolerance variation of 1/8 inch in 10 feet (1:960). Cumulative error shall not (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR)
exceed minimum fastening requirements of sheathing or other finishing
materials. A. Install continuous top and bottom tracks sized to match studs. Align tracks
accurately and securely anchor at corners and ends, and at spacings to match
D. Reinforce, stiffen and brace framing assemblies to withstand handling, stud spacing as shown on shop drawings.
delivery and erection stresses. Lift fabricated assemblies to prevent damage
or permanent distortion. B. Squarely seat studs against top and bottom tracks with gap not exceeding of 1/8
inch (3 mm) between the end of wall framing member and the web of track.
E. All framing components shall be cut squarely for attachment to perpendicular Fasten both flanges of studs to top and bottom tracks. Space studs as indicated
members or as required for an angular fit to the adjacent member. on Shop Drawings.
Cut framing members by sawing or shearing; do not torch cut.
C. Set studs plumb, except as needed for diagonal bracing or required for non-
F. Fasten cold-formed metal framing members by welding, screw fastening, clinch plumb walls or warped surfaces and similar configurations.
fastening, or riveting. Wire tying of framing members is not permitted.
D. Align studs vertically where floor framing interrupts wall-framing continuity.
G. All welds of galvanized steel shall be touched up with zinc-rich paint. Where studs cannot be aligned, continuously reinforce track to transfer loads.

E. Align floor and roof framing over studs. Where framing cannot be aligned,
continuously reinforce track to transfer loads.

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F. Anchor studs abutting structural columns or walls, including masonry walls, to G. Install Dietrich Metal Framing Spazzer 5400 Bridging and Spacing Bar within 12
supporting structure as indicated. inches of single deflection track. Bridging is not required on top row when using
Dietrich Metal Framing SLP-TRK Slotted Slip Track.
G. Install headers over wall openings wider than stud spacing. Locate headers
above openings as indicated. Install Dietrich Metal Framing Heavy Duty Stud as H. Install miscellaneous framing and connections, including stud kickers, web
indicated or required to transfer load to supporting studs, complete with clip-angle stiffeners, clip angles, continuous angles, anchors, fasteners, and stud girts, to
connectors, web stiffeners, or gusset plates. provide a complete and stable wall-framing system.

H. Frame wall openings with Dietrich Metal Framing HDS® studs at each jamb of INSTALLATION—JOIST
frame as indicated on shop drawings. Fasten jamb members together to
uniformly distribute loads. A. Install perimeter joist track sized to match joists. Align and securely anchor or
fasten track to supporting structure at corners, ends, and spacing(s) indicated on
I. Install runner tracks and jack studs above and below wall openings. Anchor shop drawings.
tracks to jamb studs with clip angles or by welding, and space jack studs same
as full-height wall studs. B. Install joists bearing on supporting frame, level, straight, and plumb; adjust to final
position, brace, and reinforce. Fasten joists to both flanges of joist track.
J. Install Dietrich Metal Framing Danback Wood Backing Plate in stud framing
indicated to support fixtures, equipment, services, casework, heavy trim, C. Install joists over supporting frame with a minimum end bearing of
furnishings, and similar work requiring attachment to framing. 1-1/2 inches (38 mm).

K. Install horizontal bridging in stud system, spaced as indicated on shop drawings. D. Reinforce ends and bearing points of joists with web stiffeners, end clips, joist
Fasten at each stud intersection. hangers, steel clip angles, or steel-stud sections as indicated on shop drawings.

L. Install Dietrich Metal Framing U-Series Clip Angle with a 1 1/2" U-channel for E. Space joists not more than 2 inches (51 mm) from abutting walls, and
bridging framing members up to 6 inches (150 mm) deep or Dietrich Metal [12 inches (305 mm)] [16 inches (406 mm)] [19.2 inches (488 mm)] [24 inches
Framing Spazzer 5400 Bridging and Spacing Bar. (610 mm)] as indicated on shop drawings.

M. Install steel sheet diagonal bracing straps to both stud flanges, terminate at and F. Frame openings with built-up joist headers consisting of joist and joist track,
fasten to reinforced top and bottom tracks. Fasten clip-angle connectors to nesting joists, or another combination of connected joists if indicated.
multiple studs at ends of bracing and anchor to structure.
G. Install joist reinforcement at interior supports with single, short length of joist
N. Install miscellaneous framing and connections, including supplementary framing, section located directly over interior support, with lapped joists of equal length to
web stiffeners, clip angles, continuous angles, anchors, and fasteners, to provide joist reinforcement, or as indicated on shop drawings.
a complete and stable wall-framing system. 1) Install web stiffeners to transfer axial loads of walls above.

INSTALLATION—EXTERIOR H. Install bridging at intervals indicated on shop drawings. Fasten bridging at each
NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL joist intersection as follows:
1) Bridging: Joist-track solid blocking of width and thickness indicated,
A. Install continuous tracks sized to match studs. Align tracks accurately and secured to joist webs.
securely anchor to supporting structure as indicated. 2) Bridging: Combination of flat, taut, steel sheet straps of width and
thickness indicated and joist-track solid blocking of width and thickness
B. Fasten both flanges of studs to bottom track, unless otherwise indicated. Space indicated. Fasten flat straps to bottom flange of joists and secure solid
studs [12 inches (305 mm)] (16 inches (406 mm)] [19.2 inches (488 mm)] [24 blocking to joist webs.
inches (610 mm)] as indicated on Shop Drawings.
I. Secure joists to load-bearing interior walls to prevent lateral movement of
C. Set studs plumb, except as needed for diagonal bracing or required for non- bottom flange.
plumb walls or warped surfaces and similar requirements.
J. Install miscellaneous joist framing and connections, including web stiffeners,
D. Isolate non-load-bearing steel framing from building structure to prevent transfer closure pieces, clip angles, continuous angles, hold-down angles, anchors, and
of vertical loads while providing lateral support. fasteners, to provide a complete and stable joist-framing assembly

E. Install Dietrich Metal Framing SLP-TRK Slotted Slip Track or single-leg deflection
track and anchor to building structure, or install double deep-leg defection tracks
and anchor outer track to building structure. Connect Dietrich Metal Framing
Fast Clip Slide Clip; Fast Strut Clip; or Slide Clip vertical deflection clips to studs
and anchor to building structure.

F. Install horizontal bridging in wall studs, spaced in rows indicated on shop


drawings but not more than 48 inches (1220 mm) apart. Fasten at each stud
intersection.

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Wall Stud and Floor Joist Section Properties
Exterior Cold-Formed Wall Stud and Floor Joist Section Properties

C-Stud

3/4" 1-1/2"

CSS

CSE

CSW

CSJ
2-1/2" wide 3-5/8" and
studs wider CWN

Dietrich Flange Lip


Designation Type (in) (in)
 33 ksi yield strength for CWN Stud/Joist 1-3/8 3/8
20- and 18-gauge. CSJ Stud/Joist 1-5/8 1/2
CSW Stud/Joist 2 5/8
50 ksi for 16-12 gauge CSE Stud/Joist 2-1/2 5/8
CSS Stud/Joist 3 9/10 Lip

Flange

2-1/2" Studs Physical Structural Properties


Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum Return Web
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Lip Knockout Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in.2) 4
(in. )
3
(in. ) (in.)
250S137-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-3/8 3/8 0.75 67 0.68 0.199 0.206 0.165 1.017
250S137-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-3/8 3/8 0.75 50 0.87 0.255 0.261 0.209 1.011
CWN
250S137-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-3/8 3/8 0.75 39 1.08 0.316 0.318 0.255 1.004
250S137-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-3/8 3/8 0.75 30 1.33 0.390 0.386 0.309 0.995
250S162-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-5/8 1/2 0.75 67 0.77 0.225 0.238 0.190 1.028
250S162-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-5/8 1/2 0.75 50 0.98 0.289 0.302 0.242 1.023
CSJ 250S162-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-5/8 1/2 0.75 39 1.22 0.358 0.370 0.296 1.016
250S162-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-5/8 1/2 0.75 30 1.51 0.443 0.450 0.360 1.008
250S162-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-5/8 1/2 0.75 20 2.09 0.614 0.605 0.484 0.992

Stud & Track Properties Notes


lx = Gross Moment of Inertia about x-axis. Beta = 1-(Xo/ro)^2
Sx = Gross Section Modulus about x-axis. Ae = Effective Area of a fully braced section.
rx = Gross Radius of Gyration about x-axis. lxe = Effective Moment Of Inertia about the x-axis for deflection calculations.
ly = Gross Moment of Inertia about y-axis. Sxe = Effective Section Modulus about x-axis.
Sy = Gross Section Modulus about y-axis. Mxa =Allowable Moment about x-axis.
ry = Gross Radius of Gyration about y-axis.
J = St. Venant Torsion Constant.
Cw = Warping Torsion Constant.
xo = Distance from shear center to the centroid along the principal x-axis.
ro = Polar Radius of Gyration about the centroid principal axis.

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Conveniently placed holes
for easy installation of wiring, Varies
Varies
plumbing and bridging.
 Pre-punched at regular intervals 2'
 Easily accommodates Spazzer ® or
U-Channel bridging 2'
 Custom hole placement available on request

Dietrich™ cold-formed C-studs for axial load-bearing and 2'


curtain-wall framing are pre-punched with knockouts at
regular intervals. These punchouts are specifically 2'
designed to allow for rapid installation of pipes, electrical
conduit and wall bridging.

Standard knockout sizing is 1-1/2" x 4" in members 2'


3-5/8" and wider. Members smaller than 3-5/8" are
unpunched unless otherwise specified at time of order. If 2'
specified, members will be punched with a
3/4" x 2-1/2" knockout.

Knockouts are punched 12" from the lead edge with 2'

• 2 1/2" Studs
additional knockouts every 24" O.C. (in the West the first
knockout is punched 24" from the lead edge). Caution 2'
must be exercised when installing studs so knockouts align
for bridging. Based on stud length, the distance the 1'
knockout falls from the tail end of the stud may not be the
same from the lead end. To align punchouts, make sure to Standard West Coast
use the same end in the same direction consistently. Pattern Pattern

2-1/2" Studs Physical Structural Properties (continued)


GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
(in.4) (in.3) (in.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in.4) (in.6) (in.) Beta
0.053 0.060 0.517 0.147 0.206 0.159 3140 --- --- --- --- -1.143 0.080 0.076 1.615 0.499
0.067 0.075 0.511 0.210 0.261 0.209 4603 --- --- --- --- -1.130 0.173 0.096 1.600 0.501
0.080 0.090 0.504 --- --- --- --- 0.252 0.318 0.248 8341 -1.115 0.338 0.115 1.583 0.504
0.096 0.107 0.495 --- --- --- --- 0.336 0.386 0.309 10671 -1.096 0.660 0.138 1.561 0.507
0.088 0.088 0.626 0.173 0.238 0.182 3589 --- --- --- --- -1.471 0.090 0.146 1.901 0.401
0.111 0.111 0.620 0.244 0.302 0.242 5250 --- --- --- --- -1.458 0.196 0.184 1.885 0.402
0.135 0.135 0.613 --- --- --- --- 0.291 0.370 0.288 9550 -1.443 0.383 0.223 1.868 0.404
0.162 0.162 0.605 --- --- --- --- 0.390 0.450 0.360 12208 -1.424 0.750 0.268 1.847 0.405
0.213 0.213 0.589 --- --- --- --- 0.538 0.605 0.484 17096 -1.387 2.117 0.346 1.804 0.409

Stud & Track Properties Notes (continued)


Unless otherwise noted, properties are computed according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement.

Ae, Sxe, and Mxa for studs are based on the perforated properties for the standard oval Dietrich web knockout.
For tracks, Ae, Sxe, and Mxa are based on a solid section.

" * " Indicates that h/t is greater than 200, and therefore bearing stiffeners are required at all concentrated load locations and no web holes are permitted.

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3-5/8" Studs Physical Structural Properties
Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum Return Web
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Lip Knockout Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
2 4 3
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in. ) (in. ) (in. ) (in.)
362S137-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 100 0.81 0.238 0.484 0.267 1.427
362S137-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 75 1.04 0.306 0.617 0.340 1.420
Exterior Cold-Formed Wall Stud and Floor Joist Section Properties

CWN
362S137-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 59 1.29 0.380 0.756 0.417 1.412
362S137-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 46 1.60 0.470 0.922 0.509 1.401
362S162-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 100 0.90 0.264 0.557 0.307 1.453
362S162-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 75 1.16 0.340 0.710 0.392 1.446
CSJ 362S162-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 59 1.44 0.422 0.873 0.482 1.438
362S162-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 46 1.78 0.523 1.068 0.590 1.429
362S162-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 31 2.48 0.729 1.451 0.801 1.411
362S200-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2 5/8 1.5 100 1.02 0.298 0.654 0.361 1.480
362S200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 5/8 1.5 75 1.31 0.385 0.836 0.461 1.474
CSW 362S200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 5/8 1.5 59 1.63 0.479 1.031 0.569 1.467
362S200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 5/8 1.5 46 2.02 0.595 1.265 0.698 1.459
362S200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 5/8 1.5 31 2.83 0.830 1.728 0.953 1.442
362S250-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 100 1.13 0.333 0.765 0.422 1.516
362S250-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 75 1.46 0.430 0.980 0.541 1.510
CSE 362S250-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 59 1.82 0.535 1.211 0.668 1.504
362S250-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 46 2.27 0.666 1.490 0.822 1.496
362S250-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 31 3.17 0.932 2.043 1.127 1.481

4" Studs Physical Structural Properties


Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum Return Web
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Lip Knockout Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.)
400S137-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 111 0.85 0.251 0.610 0.305 1.559
400S137-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 84 1.10 0.323 0.777 0.388 1.551
CWN
400S137-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 66 1.36 0.401 0.954 0.477 1.542
400S137-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 51 1.69 0.497 1.165 0.582 1.531
400S162-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 111 0.94 0.277 0.699 0.349 1.589
400S162-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 84 1.21 0.357 0.892 0.446 1.582
CSJ 400S162-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 66 1.51 0.443 1.099 0.549 1.574
400S162-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 51 1.87 0.550 1.346 0.673 1.564
400S162-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 35 2.61 0.767 1.832 0.916 1.546
400S200-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2 5/8 1.5 111 1.06 0.311 0.819 0.409 1.621
400S200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 5/8 1.5 84 1.37 0.402 1.048 0.524 1.615
CSW 400S200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 5/8 1.5 66 1.70 0.500 1.293 0.646 1.608
400S200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 5/8 1.5 51 2.11 0.621 1.589 0.794 1.599
400S200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 5/8 1.5 35 2.96 0.869 2.175 1.087 1.582
400S250-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 111 1.18 0.346 0.955 0.477 1.661
400S250-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 84 1.52 0.447 1.224 0.612 1.655
CSE 400S250-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 66 1.89 0.557 1.513 0.757 1.649
400S250-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 51 2.36 0.693 1.864 0.932 1.640
400S250-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 35 3.30 0.970 2.561 1.281 1.625

Stud & Track Properties Notes


lx = Gross Moment of Inertia about x-axis. Beta = 1-(Xo/ro)^2
Sx = Gross Section Modulus about x-axis. Ae = Effective Area of a fully braced section.
rx = Gross Radius of Gyration about x-axis. lxe = Effective Moment Of Inertia about the x-axis for deflection calculations.
ly = Gross Moment of Inertia about y-axis. Sxe = Effective Section Modulus about x-axis.
Sy = Gross Section Modulus about y-axis. Mxa =Allowable Moment about x-axis.
ry = Gross Radius of Gyration about y-axis.
J = St. Venant Torsion Constant.
Cw = Warping Torsion Constant.
xo = Distance from shear center to the centroid along the principal x-axis.
ro = Polar Radius of Gyration about the centroid principal axis.

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3-5/8" Studs Physical Structural Properties (continued)
GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
(in.4) 3
(in. ) (in.)
2
(in. )
4
(in. )
3
(in. ) (in.-lb.)
2
(in. )
4
(in. )
3
(in. ) (in.-lb.) (in.)
4
(in. )
6
(in. ) (in.) Beta
0.060 0.062 0.503 0.148 0.472 0.240 4740 --- --- --- --- -1.005 0.095 0.165 1.816 0.694
0.076 0.078 0.497 0.214 0.604 0.328 6483 --- --- --- --- -0.992 0.207 0.208 1.802 0.697
0.091 0.094 0.490 --- --- --- --- 0.257 0.740 0.391 11703 -0.978 0.406 0.251 1.785 0.700
0.109 0.112 0.481 --- --- --- --- 0.350 0.902 0.498 17212 -0.959 0.796 0.302 1.765 0.704
0.100 0.092 0.617 0.174 0.544 0.277 5464 --- --- --- --- -1.310 0.105 0.297 2.051 0.592
0.127 0.117 0.611 0.247 0.697 0.380 7502 --- --- --- --- -1.297 0.230 0.376 2.036 0.594
0.154 0.142 0.604 --- --- --- --- 0.296 0.857 0.453 13565 -1.282 0.451 0.457 2.020 0.597
0.186 0.170 0.596 --- --- --- --- 0.403 1.048 0.578 19611 -1.264 0.886 0.552 1.999 0.600
0.245 0.224 0.580 --- --- --- --- 0.576 1.423 0.785 27741 -1.228 2.512 0.723 1.958 0.607
0.179 0.141 0.774 0.186 0.636 0.298 5895 --- --- --- --- -1.742 0.119 0.578 2.413 0.479
0.227 0.178 0.768 0.284 0.823 0.435 8601 --- --- --- --- -1.729 0.260 0.733 2.398 0.480
0.277 0.218 0.761 --- --- --- --- 0.322 1.015 0.499 14947 -1.715 0.512 0.896 2.382 0.482
0.337 0.264 0.753 --- --- --- --- 0.457 1.245 0.671 22268 -1.696 1.007 1.088 2.360 0.484
0.451 0.354 0.737 --- --- --- --- 0.678 1.699 0.937 32228 -1.659 2.862 1.441 2.319 0.488
0.302 0.194 0.952 0.196 0.719 0.319 6296 --- --- --- --- -2.212 0.133 0.966 2.846 0.396
0.385 0.247 0.946 0.290 0.968 0.457 9040 --- --- --- --- -2.199 0.291 1.229 2.831 0.396
0.473 0.304 0.940 --- --- --- --- 0.331 1.186 0.524 15683 -2.184 0.572 1.506 2.813 0.397
0.577 0.370 0.931 --- --- --- --- 0.456 1.470 0.694 20787 -2.165 1.127 1.836 2.792 0.398
0.781 0.500 0.915 --- --- --- --- 0.730 2.015 1.062 35599 -2.128 3.212 2.452 2.749 0.401

4" Studs Physical Structural Properties (continued)


GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties

• 3-5/8" • 4" Studs


33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
(in.4) (in.3) (in.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in.4) (in.6) (in.) Beta
0.062 0.063 0.498 0.149 0.593 0.269 5319 --- --- --- --- -0.967 0.100 0.204 1.901 0.741
0.078 0.079 0.491 0.216 0.762 0.371 7323 --- --- --- --- -0.954 0.218 0.257 1.886 0.744
0.094 0.095 0.484 --- --- --- --- 0.260 0.937 0.442 13242 -0.940 0.429 0.312 1.870 0.747
0.112 0.113 0.475 --- --- --- --- 0.357 1.145 0.570 17080 -0.922 0.841 0.375 1.850 0.751
0.104 0.093 0.613 0.175 0.682 0.311 6137 --- --- --- --- -1.265 0.111 0.363 2.121 0.644
0.131 0.118 0.607 0.250 0.878 0.428 8464 --- --- --- --- -1.252 0.241 0.459 2.107 0.647
0.159 0.143 0.600 --- --- --- --- 0.299 1.082 0.512 15320 -1.238 0.474 0.560 2.090 0.649
0.192 0.172 0.591 --- --- --- --- 0.410 1.326 0.661 19789 -1.220 0.931 0.677 2.070 0.653
0.253 0.227 0.575 --- --- --- --- 0.614 1.804 0.902 31875 -1.184 2.643 0.889 2.030 0.660
0.185 0.142 0.770 0.187 0.797 0.335 6616 --- --- --- --- -1.689 0.125 0.697 2.465 0.530
0.235 0.180 0.765 0.286 1.033 0.491 9696 --- --- --- --- -1.676 0.272 0.885 2.450 0.532
0.287 0.221 0.758 --- --- --- --- 0.325 1.277 0.563 16854 -1.662 0.535 1.083 2.433 0.534
0.349 0.268 0.750 --- --- --- --- 0.464 1.569 0.764 22862 -1.643 1.052 1.317 2.412 0.536
0.468 0.358 0.734 --- --- --- --- 0.716 2.146 1.073 36890 -1.607 2.993 1.749 2.372 0.541
0.313 0.197 0.951 0.197 0.898 0.357 7059 --- --- --- --- -2.152 0.138 1.166 2.880 0.442
0.399 0.251 0.945 0.293 1.211 0.515 10168 --- --- --- --- -2.139 0.302 1.485 2.865 0.443
0.490 0.308 0.938 --- --- --- --- 0.334 1.486 0.590 17659 -2.124 0.595 1.822 2.848 0.444
0.598 0.376 0.929 --- --- --- --- 0.463 1.844 0.788 23588 -2.105 1.173 2.224 2.826 0.445
0.810 0.507 0.913 --- --- --- --- 0.768 2.533 1.209 40531 -2.068 3.344 2.977 2.784 0.448

Stud & Track Properties Notes (continued)


Unless otherwise noted, properties are computed according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement.

Ae, Sxe, and Mxa for studs are based on the perforated properties for the standard oval Dietrich web knockout.
For tracks, Ae, Sxe, and Mxa are based on a solid section.

" * " Indicates that h/t is greater than 200, and therefore bearing stiffeners are required at all concentrated load locations and no web holes are permitted.

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6" Studs Physical Structural Properties
Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum Return Web
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Lip Knockout Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.)
600S137-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 168 1.09 0.320 1.597 0.532 2.234
600S137-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 128 1.41 0.413 2.043 0.681 2.224
Exterior Cold-Formed Wall Stud and Floor Joist Section Properties

CWN
600S137-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 101 1.75 0.514 2.520 0.840 2.214
600S137-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 79 2.18 0.639 3.094 1.031 2.200
600S162-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 168 1.18 0.346 1.808 0.603 2.286
600S162-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 128 1.52 0.447 2.317 0.772 2.277
CSJ 600S162-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 101 1.89 0.557 2.863 0.954 2.268
600S162-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 79 2.36 0.693 3.524 1.175 2.256
600S162-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 55 3.30 0.970 4.842 1.614 2.234
600S200-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2 5/8 1.5 168 1.30 0.381 2.091 0.697 2.343
600S200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 5/8 1.5 128 1.67 0.492 2.683 0.894 2.336
CSW 600S200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 5/8 1.5 101 2.09 0.613 3.322 1.107 2.327
600S200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 5/8 1.5 79 2.60 0.764 4.100 1.367 2.317
600S200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 5/8 1.5 55 3.65 1.072 5.656 1.885 2.297
600S250-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 168 1.41 0.415 2.399 0.800 2.403
600S250-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 128 1.83 0.537 3.082 1.027 2.396
CSE 600S250-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 101 2.28 0.670 3.822 1.274 2.389
600S250-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 79 2.84 0.835 4.726 1.575 2.379
600S250-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 55 3.99 1.174 6.541 2.180 2.361
600S300-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 3 9/10 1.5 128 2.06 0.607 3.606 1.202 2.438
600S300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 9/10 1.5 101 2.58 0.758 4.478 1.493 2.431
CSS
600S300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 9/10 1.5 79 3.22 0.946 5.548 1.849 2.422
600S300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 9/10 1.5 55 4.53 1.331 7.705 2.568 2.406

8" Studs Physical Structural Properties


Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum Return Web
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Lip Knockout Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
2 4 3
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in. ) (in. ) (in. ) (in.)
800S137-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 226 * 1.32 0.389 3.225 0.806 2.878
800S137-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 173 1.71 0.503 4.135 1.034 2.867
CWN
800S137-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 136 2.13 0.627 5.114 1.279 2.855
800S137-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-3/8 3/8 1.5 107 2.66 0.782 6.302 1.576 2.839
800S162-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 226 * 1.41 0.415 3.610 0.902 2.948
800S162-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 173 1.83 0.537 4.635 1.159 2.938
CSJ 800S162-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 136 2.28 0.670 5.740 1.435 2.927
800S162-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 107 2.84 0.835 7.088 1.772 2.913
800S162-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 74 3.99 1.174 9.793 2.448 2.889
800S200-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2 5/8 1.5 226 * 1.53 0.450 4.124 1.031 3.027
800S200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 5/8 1.5 173 1.98 0.582 5.302 1.326 3.019
CSW 800S200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 5/8 1.5 136 2.47 0.727 6.578 1.644 3.009
800S200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 5/8 1.5 107 3.08 0.906 8.139 2.035 2.996
800S200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 5/8 1.5 74 4.34 1.275 11.282 2.821 2.974
800S250-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 226 * 1.65 0.485 4.673 1.168 3.106
800S250-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 173 2.13 0.627 6.015 1.504 3.098
CSE 800S250-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 136 2.66 0.783 7.471 1.868 3.089
800S250-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 107 3.33 0.978 9.259 2.315 3.077
800S250-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 74 4.69 1.377 12.868 3.217 3.057
800S300-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 3 9/10 1.5 173 2.37 0.697 6.988 1.747 3.167
800S300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 9/10 1.5 136 2.96 0.871 8.691 2.173 3.159
CSS
800S300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 9/10 1.5 107 3.70 1.088 10.790 2.697 3.149
800S300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 9/10 1.5 74 5.22 1.535 15.041 3.760 3.131

Stud & Track Properties Notes


lx = Gross Moment of Inertia about x-axis. Beta = 1-(Xo/ro)^2
Sx = Gross Section Modulus about x-axis. Ae = Effective Area of a fully braced section.
rx = Gross Radius of Gyration about x-axis. lxe = Effective Moment Of Inertia about the x-axis for deflection calculations.
ly = Gross Moment of Inertia about y-axis. Sxe = Effective Section Modulus about x-axis.
Sy = Gross Section Modulus about y-axis. Mxa =Allowable Moment about x-axis.
ry = Gross Radius of Gyration about y-axis.
J = St. Venant Torsion Constant.
Cw = Warping Torsion Constant.
xo = Distance from shear center to the centroid along the principal x-axis.
ro = Polar Radius of Gyration about the centroid principal axis.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Wall Stud and Floor Joist Section Properties


6" Studs Physical Structural Properties (continued)
GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
(in.4) (in.3) (in.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in.4) (in.6) (in.) Beta
0.070 0.065 0.466 0.152 1.560 0.455 8997 --- --- --- --- -0.808 0.128 0.500 2.421 0.889
0.087 0.082 0.460 0.222 2.041 0.644 12731 --- --- --- --- -0.797 0.279 0.632 2.407 0.890
0.105 0.098 0.452 --- --- --- --- 0.268 2.519 0.777 23278 -0.784 0.550 0.770 2.392 0.893
0.125 0.117 0.443 --- --- --- --- 0.373 3.093 1.030 30828 -0.768 1.082 0.929 2.372 0.895
0.118 0.097 0.583 0.178 1.808 0.583 11518 --- --- --- --- -1.074 0.138 0.862 2.592 0.828
0.148 0.123 0.577 0.256 2.316 0.772 16767 --- --- --- --- -1.062 0.302 1.094 2.578 0.830
0.181 0.149 0.570 --- --- --- --- 0.307 2.862 0.928 30733 -1.049 0.595 1.338 2.563 0.833
0.218 0.180 0.561 --- --- --- --- 0.427 3.523 1.174 39819 -1.032 1.173 1.625 2.543 0.835
0.287 0.237 0.544 --- --- --- --- 0.667 4.841 1.614 57031 -0.999 3.344 2.153 2.507 0.841
0.211 0.148 0.745 0.189 2.069 0.614 12135 --- --- --- --- -1.459 0.152 1.595 2.859 0.740
0.268 0.188 0.739 0.292 2.683 0.874 17266 --- --- --- --- -1.446 0.333 2.031 2.845 0.742
0.329 0.230 0.732 --- --- --- --- 0.333 3.321 1.016 30420 -1.432 0.656 2.494 2.829 0.744
0.400 0.280 0.723 --- --- --- --- 0.481 4.099 1.336 44358 -1.415 1.293 3.045 2.809 0.746
0.536 0.375 0.707 --- --- --- --- 0.769 5.655 1.885 64806 -1.380 3.694 4.080 2.772 0.752
0.359 0.207 0.930 0.200 2.301 0.641 12661 --- --- --- --- -1.887 0.166 2.668 3.194 0.651
0.458 0.263 0.923 0.298 3.082 0.919 18153 --- --- --- --- -1.874 0.363 3.408 3.179 0.652
0.563 0.323 0.917 --- --- --- --- 0.342 3.768 1.070 32022 -1.860 0.716 4.196 3.163 0.654
0.688 0.395 0.908 --- --- --- --- 0.480 4.721 1.385 41467 -1.842 1.414 5.143 3.142 0.657
0.932 0.535 0.891 --- --- --- --- 0.820 6.540 2.089 70043 -1.805 4.045 6.946 3.103 0.661
0.808 0.412 1.154 0.330 3.474 1.011 19971 --- --- --- --- -2.516 0.410 6.728 3.688 0.535
0.997 0.508 1.147 --- --- --- --- 0.426 4.343 1.278 38278 -2.501 0.810 8.307 3.672 0.536
1.227 0.625 1.139 --- --- --- --- 0.575 5.548 1.629 48760 -2.483 1.601 10.218 3.651 0.537
1.680 0.855 1.123 --- --- --- --- 0.967 7.705 2.473 81461 -2.446 4.588 13.902 3.610 0.541

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8" Studs Physical Structural Properties (continued)
GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
(in.4) 3
(in. ) (in.)
2
(in. )
4
(in. )
3
(in. ) (in.-lb.)
2
(in. )
4
(in. )
3
(in. ) (in.-lb.) (in.)
4
(in. )
6
(in. ) (in.) Beta
0.074 0.066 0.437 0.153 3.018 --- --- --- --- --- --- -0.698 0.156 0.958 2.994 0.946
0.093 0.083 0.430 0.224 4.000 0.895 17688 --- --- --- --- -0.687 0.340 1.213 2.980 0.947
0.112 0.100 0.423 --- --- --- --- 0.271 4.977 1.084 32451 -0.676 0.671 1.478 2.964 0.948
0.134 0.120 0.414 --- --- --- --- 0.379 6.282 1.468 43939 -0.661 1.323 1.789 2.944 0.950
0.127 0.099 0.552 0.179 3.403 --- --- --- --- --- --- -0.938 0.166 1.632 3.143 0.911
0.160 0.125 0.546 0.258 4.499 1.018 20125 --- --- --- --- -0.926 0.363 2.074 3.129 0.912
0.195 0.152 0.539 --- --- --- --- 0.310 5.603 1.230 36820 -0.914 0.716 2.540 3.114 0.914
0.235 0.184 0.530 --- --- --- --- 0.432 7.066 1.663 49776 -0.899 1.414 3.092 3.094 0.916
0.309 0.243 0.513 --- --- --- --- 0.684 9.790 2.447 86501 -0.868 4.045 4.113 3.060 0.919
0.229 0.152 0.714 0.190 4.121 --- --- --- --- --- --- -1.290 0.180 2.974 3.367 0.853
0.292 0.193 0.708 0.294 5.301 1.293 25557 --- --- --- --- -1.278 0.394 3.794 3.354 0.855
0.357 0.236 0.701 --- --- --- --- 0.336 6.576 1.500 44922 -1.265 0.777 4.665 3.338 0.856
0.434 0.287 0.692 --- --- --- --- 0.486 8.137 1.992 66111 -1.248 1.535 5.709 3.319 0.859
0.583 0.386 0.676 --- --- --- --- 0.786 11.280 2.820 96943 -1.216 4.395 7.683 3.284 0.863
0.392 0.212 0.899 0.201 4.546 --- --- --- --- --- --- -1.687 0.194 4.979 3.647 0.786
0.500 0.271 0.893 0.300 6.014 1.313 25951 --- --- --- --- -1.675 0.424 6.368 3.633 0.787
0.615 0.333 0.886 --- --- --- --- 0.345 7.382 1.527 45705 -1.661 0.837 7.854 3.617 0.789
0.752 0.407 0.877 --- --- --- --- 0.485 9.236 2.058 61614 -1.644 1.655 9.648 3.597 0.791
1.018 0.551 0.860 --- --- --- --- 0.838 12.866 3.089 103561 -1.609 4.746 13.089 3.560 0.796
0.889 0.425 1.129 0.332 6.780 1.418 28016 --- --- --- --- -2.274 0.471 12.072 4.059 0.686
1.098 0.524 1.123 --- --- --- --- 0.429 8.468 1.828 54716 -2.260 0.931 14.929 4.043 0.688
1.351 0.645 1.114 --- --- --- --- 0.581 10.788 2.397 71773 -2.242 1.842 18.403 4.023 0.689
1.851 0.883 1.098 --- --- --- --- 0.985 15.038 3.619 119215 -2.207 5.289 25.149 3.985 0.693

Stud & Track Properties Notes (continued)


Unless otherwise noted, properties are computed according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement.

Ae, Sxe, and Mxa for studs are based on the perforated properties for the standard oval Dietrich web knockout.
For tracks, Ae, Sxe, and Mxa are based on a solid section.

" * " Indicates that h/t is greater than 200, and therefore bearing stiffeners are required at all concentrated load locations and no web holes are permitted.

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10" Studs Physical Structural Properties
Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum Return Web
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Lip Knockout Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.)
1000S162-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 217 * 2.13 0.627 8.027 1.605 3.578
1000S162-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 172 2.66 0.783 9.959 1.992 3.566
Exterior Cold-Formed Wall Stud and Floor Joist Section Properties

CSJ
1000S162-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 135 3.33 0.978 12.324 2.465 3.550
1000S162-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 94 4.69 1.377 17.092 3.418 3.523
1000S200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 5/8 1.5 217 * 2.29 0.672 9.086 1.817 3.677
1000S200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 5/8 1.5 172 2.86 0.840 11.287 2.257 3.666
CSW
1000S200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 5/8 1.5 135 3.57 1.049 13.992 2.798 3.652
1000S200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 5/8 1.5 94 5.03 1.479 19.460 3.892 3.628
1000S250-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 217 * 2.44 0.717 10.202 2.040 3.772
1000S250-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 172 3.05 0.896 12.687 2.537 3.762
CSE
1000S250-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 135 3.81 1.120 15.748 3.150 3.749
1000S250-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 94 5.38 1.580 21.951 4.390 3.727
1000S300-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 3 9/10 1.5 217 * 2.68 0.787 11.763 2.353 3.867
1000S300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 9/10 1.5 172 3.35 0.984 14.647 2.929 3.858
CSS
1000S300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 9/10 1.5 135 4.19 1.231 18.209 3.642 3.846
1000S300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 9/10 1.5 94 5.91 1.738 25.446 5.089 3.826

12" Studs Physical Structural Properties


Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum Return Web
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Lip Knockout Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
2 4 3
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in. ) (in. ) (in. ) (in.)
1200S162-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 207 * 3.05 0.896 15.744 2.624 4.191
CSJ 1200S162-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 163 3.81 1.120 19.516 3.253 4.174
1200S162-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 114 5.38 1.580 27.146 4.524 4.145
1200S200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 5/8 1.5 207 * 3.24 0.953 17.678 2.946 4.307
CSW 1200S200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 5/8 1.5 163 4.05 1.192 21.944 3.657 4.291
1200S200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 5/8 1.5 114 5.72 1.682 30.597 5.100 4.265
1200S250-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 207 * 3.44 1.010 19.697 3.283 4.417
CSE 1200S250-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 163 4.30 1.263 24.479 4.080 4.403
1200S250-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 114 6.07 1.784 34.196 5.699 4.379
1200S300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 9/10 1.5 207 * 3.73 1.097 22.571 3.762 4.535
CSS 1200S300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 9/10 1.5 163 4.67 1.373 28.090 4.682 4.523
1200S300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 9/10 1.5 114 6.61 1.941 39.329 6.555 4.501

14" Studs Physical Structural Properties


Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum Return Web Area Ix Sx Rx
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Lip Knockout Weight
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.)
1400S162-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 242 * 3.44 1.010 23.324 3.332 4.806
CSJ 1400S162-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 191 4.30 1.263 28.950 4.136 4.788
1400S162-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-5/8 1/2 1.5 133 6.07 1.784 40.363 5.766 4.757
1400S200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 5/8 1.5 242 * 3.63 1.066 25.975 3.711 4.936
CSW 1400S200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 5/8 1.5 191 4.54 1.334 32.281 4.612 4.919
1400S200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 5/8 1.5 133 6.42 1.885 45.100 6.443 4.891
1400S250-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 242 * 3.82 1.123 28.728 4.104 5.058
CSE 1400S250-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 191 4.78 1.405 35.737 5.105 5.043
1400S250-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2-1/2 5/8 1.5 133 6.76 1.987 50.010 7.144 5.017
1400S300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 9/10 1.5 242 * 4.12 1.211 32.692 4.670 5.196
CSS 1400S300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 9/10 1.5 191 5.16 1.516 40.719 5.817 5.183
1400S300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 9/10 1.5 133 7.30 2.145 57.097 8.157 5.160

Stud & Track Properties Notes


lx = Gross Moment of Inertia about x-axis. Beta = 1-(Xo/ro)^2
Sx = Gross Section Modulus about x-axis. Ae = Effective Area of a fully braced section.
rx = Gross Radius of Gyration about x-axis. lxe = Effective Moment Of Inertia about the x-axis for deflection calculations.
ly = Gross Moment of Inertia about y-axis. Sxe = Effective Section Modulus about x-axis.
Sy = Gross Section Modulus about y-axis. Mxa =Allowable Moment about x-axis.
ry = Gross Radius of Gyration about y-axis.
J = St. Venant Torsion Constant.
Cw = Warping Torsion Constant.
xo = Distance from shear center to the centroid along the principal x-axis.
ro = Polar Radius of Gyration about the centroid principal axis.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Wall Stud and Floor Joist Section Properties


10" Studs Physical Structural Properties (continued)
GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
(in.4) (in.3) (in.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in.4) (in.6) (in.) Beta
0.168 0.127 0.518 0.259 7.519 --- --- --- --- --- --- -0.824 0.424 3.427 3.708 0.951
0.204 0.155 0.511 --- --- --- --- 0.311 9.397 1.573 47105 -0.812 0.837 4.200 3.693 0.952
0.246 0.186 0.502 --- --- --- --- 0.435 11.972 2.153 64469 -0.798 1.655 5.119 3.673 0.953
0.325 0.246 0.486 --- --- --- --- 0.693 17.086 3.285 98341 -0.770 4.746 6.826 3.639 0.955
0.309 0.196 0.678 0.295 8.597 --- --- --- --- --- --- -1.148 0.455 6.230 3.911 0.914
0.378 0.240 0.671 --- --- --- --- 0.337 10.776 1.707 51102 -1.135 0.898 7.669 3.896 0.915
0.460 0.292 0.662 --- --- --- --- 0.489 13.659 2.419 72416 -1.120 1.776 9.397 3.877 0.917
0.616 0.392 0.646 --- --- --- --- 0.795 19.455 3.756 112448 -1.089 5.096 12.678 3.842 0.920
0.531 0.276 0.861 0.301 10.199 --- --- --- --- --- --- -1.518 0.485 10.471 4.156 0.867
0.653 0.339 0.854 --- --- --- --- 0.347 12.667 1.881 56317 -1.505 0.958 12.928 4.141 0.868
0.799 0.415 0.844 --- --- --- --- 0.488 15.734 2.766 82812 -1.488 1.896 15.901 4.121 0.870
1.082 0.562 0.828 --- --- --- --- 0.847 21.946 4.226 141670 -1.456 5.447 21.629 4.086 0.873
0.951 0.434 1.099 0.333 11.526 --- --- --- --- --- --- -2.080 0.532 19.431 4.526 0.789
1.175 0.535 1.093 --- --- --- --- 0.430 14.405 2.265 67829 -2.067 1.052 24.056 4.511 0.790
1.446 0.659 1.084 --- --- --- --- 0.584 18.204 3.197 95705 -2.050 2.083 29.691 4.491 0.792
1.982 0.903 1.068 --- --- --- --- 0.993 25.441 4.903 161520 -2.016 5.990 40.685 4.455 0.795

12" Studs Physical Structural Properties (continued)


GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
(in.4) 3
(in. ) (in.)
2
(in. )
4
(in. )
3
(in. ) (in.-lb.)
2
(in. )
4
(in. )
3
(in. ) (in.-lb.) (in.)
4
(in. )
6
(in. ) (in.) Beta
0.212 0.156 0.486 --- --- --- --- 0.312 14.308 --- --- -0.732 0.958 6.343 4.282 0.971
0.255 0.188 0.477 --- --- --- --- 0.437 18.381 2.643 79147 -0.719 1.896 7.735 4.262 0.972

• 10" • 12" • 14" Studs


0.336 0.249 0.461 --- --- --- --- 0.698 26.883 4.106 122921 -0.692 5.447 10.330 4.227 0.973
0.394 0.243 0.643 --- --- --- --- 0.338 16.344 --- --- -1.032 1.019 11.556 4.475 0.947
0.479 0.296 0.634 --- --- --- --- 0.491 20.853 2.961 88652 -1.017 2.017 14.170 4.456 0.948
0.642 0.397 0.618 --- --- --- --- 0.800 30.322 4.674 139942 -0.988 5.797 19.147 4.421 0.950
0.683 0.344 0.823 --- --- --- --- 0.347 18.449 --- --- -1.378 1.079 19.515 4.699 0.914
0.836 0.421 0.813 --- --- --- --- 0.490 23.563 3.005 89969 -1.362 2.138 24.023 4.680 0.915
1.132 0.570 0.797 --- --- --- --- 0.852 33.986 5.041 150930 -1.331 6.148 32.730 4.645 0.918
1.236 0.544 1.061 --- --- --- --- 0.431 22.350 --- --- -1.907 1.173 35.878 5.033 0.856
1.522 0.669 1.053 --- --- --- --- 0.586 28.082 3.785 113331 -1.891 2.325 44.321 5.014 0.858
2.085 0.917 1.036 --- --- --- --- 0.999 39.319 6.324 208343 -1.858 6.691 60.839 4.979 0.861

14" Studs Physical Structural Properties (continued)


GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
Iy Sy Ry 33 ksi 50 ksi
Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Ae Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
(in.4) (in.3) (in.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in.4) (in.6) (in.) Beta
0.218 0.157 0.464 --- --- --- --- 0.313 20.379 --- --- -0.667 1.079 8.985 4.874 0.981
0.262 0.190 0.456 --- --- --- --- 0.438 26.362 3.133 93797 -0.654 2.138 10.961 4.854 0.982
0.345 0.251 0.440 --- --- --- --- 0.702 39.081 4.928 147551 -0.630 6.148 14.650 4.819 0.983
0.406 0.245 0.617 --- --- --- --- 0.338 23.214 --- --- -0.946 1.140 16.363 5.063 0.965
0.494 0.298 0.608 --- --- --- --- 0.492 29.782 3.502 104853 -0.932 2.258 20.074 5.044 0.966
0.662 0.400 0.592 --- --- --- --- 0.803 43.799 5.594 167471 -0.906 6.498 27.153 5.009 0.967
0.707 0.347 0.794 --- --- --- --- 0.348 26.166 --- --- -1.272 1.200 27.689 5.275 0.942
0.865 0.425 0.784 --- --- --- --- 0.491 33.550 3.547 106210 -1.257 2.379 34.102 5.256 0.943
1.171 0.576 0.768 --- --- --- --- 0.855 48.841 6.011 179981 -1.227 6.848 46.513 5.221 0.945
1.286 0.550 1.031 --- --- --- --- 0.432 29.463 --- --- -1.773 1.294 50.548 5.586 0.899
1.583 0.677 1.022 --- --- --- --- 0.587 38.538 4.163 124647 -1.757 2.566 62.479 5.567 0.900
2.169 0.928 1.006 --- --- --- --- 1.002 55.912 6.969 208657 -1.726 7.392 85.868 5.533 0.903

Stud & Track Properties Notes (continued)


Unless otherwise noted, properties are computed according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement.

Ae, Sxe, and Mxa for studs are based on the perforated properties for the standard oval Dietrich web knockout.
For tracks, Ae, Sxe, and Mxa are based on a solid section.

" * " Indicates that h/t is greater than 200, and therefore bearing stiffeners are required at all concentrated load locations and no web holes are permitted.

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Track (or Runner) used to secure wall studs or
end support closures for floor joist framing
 33 ksi yield strength for 20- and 18-gauge.
50 ksi for 16-12 gauge Track
Exterior Cold-Formed Track Section Properties

 Standard 10’ lengths


 Custom sizes, lengths and coatings available

Dietrich™ structural track is a U-shaped framing


component used as top and bottom runners to secure
wall studs. Dietrich™ structural track is produced to
ASTM C 955 standards. Structural track is also
used as end support closures for joists at exterior or
foundation walls, head and sill plates of wall
openings and solid blocking. Track is normally
ordered in corresponding size and gauge to the wall
studs. Longer leg track is used for deflection
conditions or to accommodate uneven or
Dietrich Flange
inconsistent floor or ceiling conditions. Slip track Designation Type (in)
for track-over-track assemblies is also available. TSB Track 1-1/4
TSC Track 2
TSE Track 3

Flange
2-1/2" Track Physical Structural Properties
Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in.2) 4
(in. )
3
(in. ) (in.)
250T125-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-1/4 71 0.59 0.173 0.189 0.144 1.046
250T125-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-1/4 54 0.77 0.225 0.250 0.188 1.054
TSB 250T125-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-1/4 43 0.96 0.282 0.319 0.236 1.062
250T125-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-1/4 34 1.21 0.355 0.408 0.297 1.072
250T125-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-1/4 23 1.72 0.506 0.595 0.421 1.085
250T200-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2 71 0.77 0.225 0.276 0.211 1.108
250T200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 54 0.99 0.292 0.365 0.275 1.117
TSC 250T200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 43 1.25 0.367 0.467 0.346 1.127
250T200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 34 1.57 0.462 0.600 0.436 1.139
250T200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 23 2.24 0.658 0.879 0.622 1.155
250T300-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 3 71 1.00 0.294 0.392 0.299 1.155
250T300-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 3 54 1.30 0.383 0.519 0.390 1.165
TSE 250T300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 43 1.64 0.481 0.664 0.492 1.176
250T300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 34 2.06 0.605 0.856 0.622 1.190
250T300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 23 2.93 0.862 1.257 0.889 1.208

Stud & Track Properties Notes


lx = Gross Moment of Inertia about x-axis. Beta = 1-(Xo/ro)^2
Sx = Gross Section Modulus about x-axis. Ae = Effective Area of a fully braced section.
rx = Gross Radius of Gyration about x-axis. lxe = Effective Moment Of Inertia about the x-axis for deflection calculations.
ly = Gross Moment of Inertia about y-axis. Sxe = Effective Section Modulus about x-axis.
Sy = Gross Section Modulus about y-axis. Mxa =Allowable Moment about x-axis.
ry = Gross Radius of Gyration about y-axis.
J = St. Venant Torsion Constant.
Cw = Warping Torsion Constant.
xo = Distance from shear center to the centroid along the principal x-axis.
ro = Polar Radius of Gyration about the centroid principal axis.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Physical and Structural Properties

Exterior Cold-Formed Track Section Properties


Track (TS-Series™) Product Selection
DMF Leg Height
SSMA Thickness
Product Reference Gauge (mils) Inches
Code

20 (33), 18 (43), 16 (54) ,


TSB x-T125-y 1-1/4
14 (68), 12 (97)

20(33), 18 (43), 16 (54) ,


TSC x-T200-y 14 (68), 12 (97) 2

20 (33), 18 (43) , 16 (54),


TSE x-T300-y 3
14 (68) , 12 (97)

x = Part depth. Tracks are available to match all stud and joist depths.
y = mil thickness of steel.

• 2-1/2" Track
2-1/2" Track Physical Structural Properties (continued)
GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ixe Sxe Mxa Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
4 3 4 3 4 3 4 6
(in. ) (in. ) (in.) (in. ) (in. ) (in.-lb.) (in. ) (in. ) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in. ) (in. ) (in.) Beta
0.027 0.029 0.397 0.162 0.101 1994 --- --- --- -0.761 0.069 0.032 1.353 0.684
0.035 0.038 0.395 0.230 0.147 2897 --- --- --- -0.755 0.152 0.042 1.355 0.689
0.043 0.047 0.392 --- --- --- 0.297 0.189 5646 -0.749 0.302 0.054 1.357 0.696
0.054 0.059 0.389 --- --- --- 0.402 0.262 7844 -0.740 0.601 0.069 1.360 0.704
0.074 0.082 0.383 --- --- --- 0.596 0.421 14118 -0.725 1.743 0.099 1.360 0.716
0.097 0.071 0.658 0.198 0.110 2176 --- --- --- -1.420 0.090 0.116 1.918 0.452
0.126 0.092 0.657 0.287 0.162 3200 --- --- --- -1.413 0.198 0.153 1.917 0.457
0.157 0.115 0.654 --- --- --- 0.372 0.209 6258 -1.405 0.393 0.195 1.917 0.462
0.196 0.143 0.652 --- --- --- 0.516 0.296 8861 -1.396 0.782 0.251 1.916 0.469
0.275 0.202 0.646 --- --- --- 0.839 0.502 15028 -1.378 2.269 0.366 1.911 0.480
0.290 0.150 0.993 0.232 0.117 2310 --- --- --- -2.351 0.118 0.353 2.801 0.296
0.376 0.194 0.991 0.341 0.173 3416 --- --- --- -2.343 0.259 0.468 2.798 0.299
0.470 0.243 0.989 --- --- --- 0.443 0.224 6693 -2.335 0.514 0.599 2.795 0.302
0.588 0.305 0.987 --- --- --- 0.626 0.319 9559 -2.324 1.024 0.773 2.791 0.307
0.830 0.432 0.981 --- --- --- 1.049 0.553 16563 -2.305 2.970 1.132 2.781 0.313

Stud & Track Properties Notes (continued)


Unless otherwise noted, properties are computed according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement.

Ae, Sxe, and Mxa for studs are based on the perforated properties for the standard oval Dietrich web knockout.
For tracks, Ae, Sxe, and Mxa are based on a solid section.

" * " Indicates that h/t is greater than 200, and therefore bearing stiffeners are required at all concentrated load locations and no web holes are permitted.

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3-5/8" Track Physical Structural Properties
Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.)
362T125-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-1/4 103 0.72 0.212 0.435 0.232 1.432
Exterior Cold-Formed Track Section Properties

362T125-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-1/4 79 0.94 0.276 0.570 0.301 1.438


TSB 362T125-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-1/4 63 1.18 0.346 0.723 0.378 1.445
362T125-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-1/4 49 1.48 0.435 0.920 0.475 1.454
362T125-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-1/4 34 2.11 0.620 1.330 0.673 1.465
362T200-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2 103 0.90 0.264 0.613 0.327 1.525
362T200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 79 1.17 0.343 0.806 0.426 1.533
TSC 362T200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 63 1.47 0.431 1.025 0.536 1.542
362T200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 49 1.85 0.542 1.307 0.675 1.552
362T200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 34 2.63 0.773 1.896 0.959 1.566
362T300-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 3 103 1.13 0.333 0.852 0.455 1.599
362T300-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 3 79 1.47 0.433 1.121 0.593 1.609
TSE 362T300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 63 1.85 0.544 1.426 0.746 1.619
362T300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 49 2.33 0.685 1.822 0.941 1.631
362T300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 34 3.32 0.976 2.650 1.341 1.648

4" Track Physical Structural Properties


Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.)
400T125-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-1/4 114 0.77 0.225 0.545 0.264 1.557
400T125-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-1/4 87 0.99 0.292 0.714 0.343 1.563
TSB 400T125-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-1/4 69 1.25 0.367 0.905 0.431 1.569
400T125-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-1/4 55 1.57 0.462 1.150 0.541 1.577
400T125-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-1/4 38 2.24 0.658 1.659 0.767 1.587
400T200-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2 114 0.94 0.277 0.762 0.370 1.659
400T200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 87 1.22 0.360 1.000 0.481 1.667
TSC 400T200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 69 1.54 0.452 1.269 0.605 1.675
400T200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 55 1.94 0.569 1.616 0.761 1.685
400T200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 38 2.76 0.811 2.340 1.081 1.699
400T300-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 3 114 1.18 0.346 1.051 0.510 1.743
400T300-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 3 87 1.53 0.450 1.381 0.664 1.752
TSE 400T300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 69 1.92 0.566 1.755 0.836 1.761
400T300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 55 2.42 0.712 2.238 1.054 1.774
400T300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 38 3.45 1.014 3.249 1.501 1.790

Stud & Track Properties Notes


lx = Gross Moment of Inertia about x-axis. Beta = 1-(Xo/ro)^2
Sx = Gross Section Modulus about x-axis. Ae = Effective Area of a fully braced section.
rx = Gross Radius of Gyration about x-axis. lxe = Effective Moment Of Inertia about the x-axis for deflection calculations.
ly = Gross Moment of Inertia about y-axis. Sxe = Effective Section Modulus about x-axis.
Sy = Gross Section Modulus about y-axis. Mxa =Allowable Moment about x-axis.
ry = Gross Radius of Gyration about y-axis.
J = St. Venant Torsion Constant.
Cw = Warping Torsion Constant.
xo = Distance from shear center to the centroid along the principal x-axis.
ro = Polar Radius of Gyration about the centroid principal axis.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Track Section Properties


3-5/8" Track Physical Structural Properties (continued)
GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ixe Sxe Mxa Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
4
(in. ) (in.3) (in.) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in.4) (in.6) (in.) Beta
0.030 0.031 0.377 0.379 0.171 3388 --- --- --- -0.659 0.085 0.075 1.621 0.835
0.039 0.040 0.375 0.529 0.244 4823 --- --- --- -0.654 0.186 0.097 1.624 0.838
0.048 0.049 0.373 --- --- --- 0.678 0.312 9350 -0.648 0.370 0.123 1.627 0.841
0.060 0.061 0.370 --- --- --- 0.907 0.427 12770 -0.641 0.737 0.156 1.631 0.846
0.082 0.085 0.364 --- --- --- 1.330 0.673 22561 -0.627 2.137 0.222 1.634 0.853
0.110 0.075 0.645 0.456 0.187 3703 --- --- --- -1.272 0.105 0.265 2.088 0.629
0.142 0.097 0.643 0.647 0.269 5324 --- --- --- -1.266 0.232 0.349 2.089 0.633
0.177 0.121 0.640 --- --- --- 0.833 0.346 10351 -1.259 0.461 0.443 2.091 0.638
0.220 0.151 0.638 --- --- --- 1.137 0.480 14366 -1.250 0.918 0.564 2.093 0.643
0.308 0.213 0.632 --- --- --- 1.812 0.793 23753 -1.234 2.663 0.811 2.092 0.652
0.328 0.159 0.992 0.537 0.193 3805 --- --- --- -2.160 0.133 0.799 2.865 0.431
0.424 0.206 0.990 0.764 0.289 5710 --- --- --- -2.153 0.293 1.052 2.864 0.435
0.531 0.259 0.988 --- --- --- 0.986 0.371 11118 -2.146 0.582 1.338 2.863 0.439
0.664 0.324 0.985 --- --- --- 1.363 0.519 15542 -2.136 1.159 1.710 2.862 0.443
0.937 0.459 0.980 --- --- --- 2.232 0.874 26178 -2.118 3.364 2.477 2.856 0.450

• 3-5/8" • 4" Track


4" Track Physical Structural Properties (continued)
GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ixe Sxe Mxa Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
(in.4) (in.3) (in.) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in.4) (in.6) (in.) Beta
0.031 0.031 0.371 0.477 0.198 3919 --- --- --- -0.631 0.090 0.093 1.720 0.865
0.040 0.040 0.369 0.664 0.281 5550 --- --- --- -0.626 0.198 0.122 1.723 0.868
0.049 0.050 0.366 --- --- --- 0.850 0.359 10748 -0.621 0.393 0.154 1.727 0.871
0.061 0.062 0.364 --- --- --- 1.133 0.488 14615 -0.614 0.782 0.194 1.731 0.874
0.084 0.086 0.358 --- --- --- 1.659 0.766 25696 -0.600 2.269 0.275 1.735 0.880
0.113 0.076 0.639 0.572 0.217 4283 --- --- --- -1.230 0.111 0.332 2.162 0.676
0.146 0.098 0.637 0.808 0.310 6122 --- --- --- -1.224 0.244 0.435 2.163 0.680
0.182 0.123 0.635 --- --- --- 1.038 0.397 11887 -1.217 0.484 0.552 2.166 0.684
0.227 0.153 0.632 --- --- --- 1.411 0.548 16414 -1.209 0.963 0.701 2.168 0.689
0.318 0.216 0.626 --- --- --- 2.238 0.900 26958 -1.193 2.795 1.007 2.168 0.697
0.338 0.162 0.989 0.677 0.213 4217 --- --- --- -2.104 0.138 0.996 2.906 0.475
0.438 0.210 0.987 0.952 0.333 6573 --- --- --- -2.098 0.305 1.309 2.905 0.479
0.548 0.263 0.985 --- --- --- 1.225 0.427 12780 -2.090 0.605 1.663 2.905 0.482
0.686 0.329 0.982 --- --- --- 1.687 0.593 17768 -2.081 1.204 2.121 2.905 0.487
0.967 0.466 0.976 --- --- --- 2.744 0.992 29703 -2.063 3.496 3.065 2.900 0.494

Stud & Track Properties Notes (continued)


Unless otherwise noted, properties are computed according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement.

Ae, Sxe, and Mxa for studs are based on the perforated properties for the standard oval Dietrich web knockout.
For tracks, Ae, Sxe, and Mxa are based on a solid section.

" * " Indicates that h/t is greater than 200, and therefore bearing stiffeners are required at all concentrated load locations and no web holes are permitted.

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6" Track Physical Structural Properties
Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.)
600T125-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-1/4 172 1.00 0.294 1.423 0.465 2.199
Exterior Cold-Formed Track Section Properties

600T125-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-1/4 132 1.30 0.383 1.858 0.604 2.204
TSB 600T125-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-1/4 104 1.64 0.481 2.346 0.757 2.209
600T125-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-1/4 83 2.06 0.605 2.969 0.950 2.216
600T125-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-1/4 58 2.93 0.862 4.259 1.346 2.223
600T200-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2 172 1.18 0.346 1.904 0.622 2.346
600T200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 132 1.53 0.450 2.490 0.809 2.352
TSC 600T200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 104 1.92 0.566 3.147 1.016 2.359
600T200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 83 2.42 0.712 3.989 1.276 2.368
600T200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 58 3.45 1.014 5.738 1.813 2.379
600T300-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 3 172 1.41 0.415 2.545 0.832 2.476
600T300-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 3 132 1.84 0.540 3.331 1.082 2.483
TSE 600T300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 104 2.31 0.679 4.215 1.360 2.492
600T300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 83 2.91 0.854 5.349 1.712 2.503
600T300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 58 4.14 1.218 7.709 2.436 2.516

8" Track Physical Structural Properties


Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
2 4 3
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in. ) (in. ) (in. ) (in.)
800T125-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 1-1/4 230 * 1.24 0.363 2.889 0.712 2.820
800T125-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-1/4 176 1.61 0.473 3.768 0.924 2.824
TSB 800T125-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-1/4 140 2.02 0.594 4.750 1.159 2.828
800T125-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-1/4 111 2.54 0.747 5.997 1.454 2.833
800T125-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-1/4 77 3.62 1.065 8.584 2.061 2.839
800T200-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 2 230 * 1.41 0.415 3.738 0.921 3.000
800T200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 176 1.84 0.540 4.880 1.196 3.006
TSC 800T200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 140 2.31 0.679 6.157 1.502 3.012
800T200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 111 2.91 0.854 7.784 1.887 3.019
800T200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 77 4.14 1.218 11.165 2.681 3.028
800T300-33 20 33 0.0346 0.0329 3 230 * 1.65 0.485 4.871 1.200 3.170
800T300-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 3 176 2.14 0.630 6.363 1.560 3.177
TSE 800T300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 140 2.70 0.792 8.034 1.960 3.185
800T300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 111 3.39 0.997 10.168 2.465 3.194
800T300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 77 4.84 1.421 14.606 3.507 3.206

Stud & Track Properties Notes


lx = Gross Moment of Inertia about x-axis. Beta = 1-(Xo/ro)^2
Sx = Gross Section Modulus about x-axis. Ae = Effective Area of a fully braced section.
rx = Gross Radius of Gyration about x-axis. lxe = Effective Moment Of Inertia about the x-axis for deflection calculations.
ly = Gross Moment of Inertia about y-axis. Sxe = Effective Section Modulus about x-axis.
Sy = Gross Section Modulus about y-axis. Mxa =Allowable Moment about x-axis.
ry = Gross Radius of Gyration about y-axis.
J = St. Venant Torsion Constant.
Cw = Warping Torsion Constant.
xo = Distance from shear center to the centroid along the principal x-axis.
ro = Polar Radius of Gyration about the centroid principal axis.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Track Section Properties


6" Track Physical Structural Properties (continued)
GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ixe Sxe Mxa Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
4
(in. ) (in.3) (in.) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in.4) (in.6) (in.) Beta
0.034 0.032 0.339 1.245 0.291 5752 --- --- --- -0.517 0.118 0.236 2.285 0.949
0.043 0.041 0.337 1.764 0.459 9076 --- --- --- -0.513 0.259 0.306 2.288 0.950
0.054 0.052 0.335 --- --- --- 2.242 0.593 17753 -0.508 0.514 0.384 2.292 0.951
0.067 0.064 0.332 --- --- --- 2.932 0.858 25674 -0.503 1.024 0.482 2.296 0.952
0.092 0.089 0.327 --- --- --- 4.258 1.346 45115 -0.492 2.970 0.677 2.300 0.954
0.126 0.080 0.604 1.529 0.326 6443 --- --- --- -1.049 0.138 0.840 2.640 0.842
0.163 0.103 0.602 2.070 0.563 11126 --- --- --- -1.044 0.305 1.096 2.643 0.844
0.204 0.129 0.600 --- --- --- 2.643 0.718 21496 -1.038 0.605 1.382 2.646 0.846
0.254 0.161 0.597 --- --- --- 3.538 0.972 29102 -1.031 1.204 1.745 2.651 0.849
0.354 0.226 0.591 --- --- --- 5.505 1.554 46528 -1.017 3.496 2.484 2.654 0.853
0.384 0.171 0.962 1.790 0.323 6391 --- --- --- -1.855 0.166 2.499 3.239 0.672
0.497 0.222 0.960 2.440 0.553 10928 --- --- --- -1.849 0.365 3.267 3.241 0.675
0.622 0.278 0.957 --- --- --- 3.110 0.723 21638 -1.842 0.726 4.131 3.243 0.677
0.778 0.349 0.954 --- --- --- 4.161 1.052 31510 -1.834 1.446 5.236 3.246 0.681
1.096 0.493 0.949 --- --- --- 6.611 1.707 51115 -1.817 4.196 7.504 3.246 0.686

• 6" • 8" Track


8" Track Physical Structural Properties (continued)
GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ixe Sxe Mxa Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
4 3 4 3 4 3 4 6
(in. ) (in. ) (in.) (in. ) (in. ) (in.-lb.) (in. ) (in. ) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in. ) (in. ) (in.) Beta
0.036 0.033 0.313 2.421 --- --- --- --- --- -0.439 0.145 0.454 2.871 0.977
0.046 0.042 0.311 3.475 0.638 12600 --- --- --- -0.436 0.320 0.588 2.874 0.977
0.057 0.053 0.309 --- --- --- 4.430 0.825 24688 -0.432 0.635 0.735 2.877 0.977
0.070 0.065 0.307 --- --- --- 5.953 1.215 36367 -0.427 1.265 0.920 2.881 0.978
0.097 0.091 0.301 --- --- --- 8.581 2.061 69081 -0.417 3.671 1.286 2.885 0.979
0.135 0.082 0.571 2.763 --- --- --- --- --- -0.918 0.166 1.628 3.189 0.917
0.175 0.106 0.569 4.033 0.673 13295 --- --- --- -0.913 0.365 2.119 3.192 0.918
0.218 0.132 0.567 --- --- --- 5.155 0.872 26121 -0.908 0.726 2.665 3.196 0.919
0.271 0.165 0.564 --- --- --- 7.048 1.309 39189 -0.902 1.446 3.355 3.201 0.921
0.379 0.232 0.558 --- --- --- 10.755 2.326 69631 -0.890 4.196 4.754 3.205 0.923
0.417 0.178 0.927 3.444 --- --- --- --- --- -1.663 0.194 4.842 3.698 0.798
0.540 0.230 0.925 4.914 0.733 14493 --- --- --- -1.658 0.426 6.317 3.701 0.799
0.675 0.288 0.923 --- --- --- 6.242 0.957 28655 -1.652 0.847 7.965 3.704 0.801
0.844 0.361 0.920 --- --- --- 8.156 1.547 46313 -1.644 1.687 10.062 3.708 0.803
1.188 0.511 0.914 --- --- --- 12.687 2.566 76821 -1.629 4.897 14.358 3.711 0.807

Stud & Track Properties Notes (continued)


Unless otherwise noted, properties are computed according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement.

Ae, Sxe, and Mxa for studs are based on the perforated properties for the standard oval Dietrich web knockout.
For tracks, Ae, Sxe, and Mxa are based on a solid section.

" * " Indicates that h/t is greater than 200, and therefore bearing stiffeners are required at all concentrated load locations and no web holes are permitted.

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10" Track Physical Structural Properties
Member Gross Section Propertie
Design Minimum
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in.2) (in.4) (in.3) (in.)
1000T125-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 1-1/4 220 * 1.91 0.563 6.624 1.304 3.431
1000T125-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-1/4 175 2.41 0.707 8.342 1.636 3.434
Exterior Cold-Formed Track Section Properties

TSB
1000T125-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-1/4 139 3.03 0.890 10.521 2.053 3.439
1000T125-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-1/4 97 4.32 1.268 15.040 2.912 3.443
1000T200-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 2 220 * 2.14 0.630 8.351 1.644 3.640
1000T200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 175 2.70 0.792 10.526 2.064 3.645
TSC
1000T200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 139 3.39 0.997 13.289 2.593 3.652
1000T200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 97 4.84 1.421 19.028 3.685 3.659
1000T300-43 18 43 0.0451 0.0428 3 220 * 2.45 0.720 10.655 2.098 3.846
1000T300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 175 3.08 0.905 13.438 2.635 3.853
TSE
1000T300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 139 3.88 1.139 16.981 3.313 3.861
1000T300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 97 5.53 1.624 24.345 4.714 3.871

12" Track Physical Structural Properties


Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
2 4 3
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in. ) (in. ) (in. ) (in.)
1200T125-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-1/4 210 * 2.79 0.820 13.349 2.189 4.034
TSB 1200T125-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-1/4 167 3.51 1.032 16.825 2.747 4.037
1200T125-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-1/4 117 5.01 1.472 24.035 3.899 4.041
1200T200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 210 * 3.08 0.905 16.480 2.702 4.266
TSC 1200T200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 167 3.88 1.139 20.789 3.394 4.272
1200T200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 117 5.53 1.624 29.735 4.824 4.279
1200T300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 210 * 3.47 1.019 20.654 3.386 4.503
TSE 1200T300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 167 4.36 1.282 26.073 4.257 4.510
1200T300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 117 6.22 1.828 37.335 6.057 4.520

14" Track Physical Structural Properties


Member Gross Section Properties
Design Minimum
SSMA Thickness Thickness Flange Weight Area Ix Sx Rx
2 4 3
Type Designation Gauge Mils (in.) (in.) (in.) h/t (lb./ft.) (in. ) (in. ) (in. ) (in.)
1400T125-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 1-1/4 246 * 3.18 0.934 19.998 2.817 4.628
TSB 1400T125-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 1-1/4 195 4.00 1.175 25.195 3.536 4.631
1400T125-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 1-1/4 136 5.70 1.675 35.975 5.021 4.634
1400T200-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 2 246 * 3.47 1.019 24.245 3.415 4.879
TSC 1400T200-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 2 195 4.36 1.282 30.567 4.290 4.884
1400T200-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 2 136 6.22 1.828 43.692 6.099 4.889
1400T300-54 16 54 0.0566 0.0538 3 246 * 3.85 1.132 29.908 4.213 5.140
TSE 1400T300-68 14 68 0.0713 0.0677 3 195 4.85 1.424 37.730 5.296 5.147
1400T300-97 12 97 0.1017 0.0966 3 136 6.91 2.031 53.983 7.535 5.155

Stud & Track Properties Notes


lx = Gross Moment of Inertia about x-axis. Beta = 1-(Xo/ro)^2
Sx = Gross Section Modulus about x-axis. Ae = Effective Area of a fully braced section.
rx = Gross Radius of Gyration about x-axis. lxe = Effective Moment Of Inertia about the x-axis for deflection calculations.
ly = Gross Moment of Inertia about y-axis. Sxe = Effective Section Modulus about x-axis.
Sy = Gross Section Modulus about y-axis. Mxa =Allowable Moment about x-axis.
ry = Gross Radius of Gyration about y-axis.
J = St. Venant Torsion Constant.
Cw = Warping Torsion Constant.
xo = Distance from shear center to the centroid along the principal x-axis.
ro = Polar Radius of Gyration about the centroid principal axis.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Track Section Properties


10" Track Physical Structural Properties (continued)
GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ixe Sxe Mxa Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
4
(in. ) (in.3) (in.) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.4) (in.3) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in.4) (in.6) (in.) Beta
0.047 0.043 0.290 --- --- --- --- --- --- -0.379 0.381 0.971 3.464 0.988
0.059 0.053 0.288 --- --- --- 7.486 1.056 31624 -0.376 0.756 1.213 3.467 0.988
0.073 0.066 0.286 --- --- --- 10.150 1.573 47110 -0.372 1.506 1.514 3.471 0.989
0.100 0.092 0.281 --- --- --- 15.034 2.746 82221 -0.363 4.372 2.110 3.474 0.989
0.183 0.108 0.539 --- --- --- --- --- --- -0.813 0.426 3.534 3.769 0.953
0.228 0.135 0.537 --- --- --- 8.570 1.112 33295 -0.809 0.847 4.436 3.772 0.954
0.284 0.168 0.534 --- --- --- 11.813 1.683 50380 -0.803 1.687 5.573 3.777 0.955
0.397 0.237 0.528 --- --- --- 18.477 3.052 91389 -0.792 4.897 7.874 3.781 0.956
0.571 0.236 0.890 --- --- --- --- --- --- -1.505 0.487 10.562 4.225 0.873
0.714 0.295 0.888 --- --- --- 10.834 1.192 35697 -1.500 0.968 13.296 4.228 0.874
0.893 0.370 0.885 --- --- --- 14.099 1.902 56956 -1.493 1.928 16.762 4.233 0.876
1.257 0.523 0.880 --- --- --- 21.380 3.565 106733 -1.479 5.598 23.855 4.237 0.878

12" Track Physical Structural Properties (continued)


GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi

• 10" • 12" • 14" Track


Iy Sy Ry Ixe Sxe Mxa Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
4 3 4 3 4 3 4 6
(in. ) (in. ) (in.) (in. ) (in. ) (in.-lb.) (in. ) (in. ) (in.-lb.) (in.) (in. ) (in. ) (in.) Beta
0.060 0.054 0.271 --- --- --- 11.472 --- --- -0.333 0.877 1.821 4.056 0.993
0.074 0.067 0.268 --- --- --- 15.679 1.932 57853 -0.329 1.747 2.269 4.060 0.993
0.102 0.093 0.264 --- --- --- 23.681 3.433 102775 -0.322 5.073 3.155 4.062 0.994
0.236 0.136 0.510 --- --- --- 12.975 --- --- -0.730 0.968 6.718 4.358 0.972
0.294 0.170 0.508 --- --- --- 18.017 2.056 61571 -0.725 1.928 8.427 4.363 0.972
0.410 0.240 0.502 --- --- --- 28.808 3.783 113267 -0.715 5.598 11.882 4.367 0.973
0.745 0.300 0.855 --- --- --- 14.468 --- --- -1.375 1.089 20.223 4.785 0.917
0.931 0.376 0.852 --- --- --- 20.330 2.138 64004 -1.369 2.170 25.458 4.790 0.918
1.310 0.532 0.847 --- --- --- 33.182 4.009 120044 -1.356 6.299 36.162 4.794 0.920

14" Track Physical Structural Properties (continued)


GSP (Cont.) Effective Section Properties Torsional Properties
33 ksi 50 ksi
Iy Sy Ry Ixe Sxe Mxa Ixe Sxe Mxa Xo J*1000 Cw Ro B
(in.4) 3
(in. ) (in.)
4
(in. )
3
(in. ) (in.-lb.)
4
(in. )
3
(in. ) (in.-lb.) (in.)
4
(in. )
6
(in. ) (in.) Beta
0.061 0.054 0.256 --- --- --- 16.425 --- --- -0.299 0.998 2.561 4.645 0.996
0.076 0.067 0.254 --- --- --- 22.608 2.291 68585 -0.296 1.989 3.187 4.648 0.996
0.104 0.094 0.249 --- --- --- 34.492 4.121 123384 -0.289 5.774 4.425 4.650 0.996
0.242 0.138 0.487 --- --- --- 18.407 --- --- -0.665 1.089 9.526 4.948 0.982
0.301 0.172 0.485 --- --- --- 25.727 2.430 72751 -0.661 2.170 11.936 4.952 0.982
0.420 0.242 0.479 --- --- --- 41.551 4.515 135183 -0.651 6.299 16.806 4.956 0.983
0.770 0.304 0.825 --- --- --- 20.349 --- --- -1.271 1.210 28.816 5.359 0.944
0.962 0.381 0.822 --- --- --- 28.759 2.521 75473 -1.265 2.411 36.239 5.364 0.944
1.353 0.538 0.816 --- --- --- 47.372 4.765 142677 -1.253 7.000 51.405 5.368 0.946

Stud & Track Properties Notes (continued)


Unless otherwise noted, properties are computed according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement.

Ae, Sxe, and Mxa for studs are based on the perforated properties for the standard oval Dietrich web knockout.
For tracks, Ae, Sxe, and Mxa are based on a solid section.

" * " Indicates that h/t is greater than 200, and therefore bearing stiffeners are required at all concentrated load locations and no web holes are permitted.

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Allowable Web Crippling Loads For Single Members (lbs.)
Member Fastened Member End One Flange Loading (Single Members) Interior One Flange Loading (Single Members)
Size To Ga. Bearing Length (in.) Bearing Length (in.)
(in.) Support (ksi) 1.25 3 3.5 5.5 6 8 1.25 3 3.5 5.5 6 8
20(33) 194 267 283 --- --- --- 379 474 495 --- --- ---
18(33) 309 420 445 --- --- --- 612 754 787 --- --- ---
yes 16(50) 703 942 997 --- --- --- 1410 1718 1787 --- --- ---
14(50) 1056 1400 1478 --- --- --- 2155 2592 2691 --- --- ---
12(50) 2024 2636 2775 --- --- --- 4321 5102 5279 --- --- ---
2.5
20(33) 184 252 268 --- --- --- 379 474 495 --- --- ---
18(33) 293 397 420 --- --- --- 612 754 787 --- --- ---
no 16(50) 665 892 943 --- --- --- 1410 1718 1787 --- --- ---
Allowable Web Crippling Loads

14(50) 999 1325 1398 --- --- --- 2155 2592 2691 --- --- ---
12(50) 1914 2494 2625 --- --- --- 4321 5102 5279 --- --- ---
20(33) 186 255 271 325 336 --- 371 464 485 557 573 ---
18(33) 298 404 428 510 528 --- 601 742 773 882 905 ---
yes 16(50) 680 912 964 1144 1183 --- 1389 1692 1760 1994 2045 ---
14(50) 1025 1360 1435 1694 1751 --- 2125 2557 2654 2987 3061 ---
12(50) 1975 2573 2708 3169 3271 --- 4271 5044 5218 5815 5946 ---
3.625
20(33) 176 242 256 307 318 --- 371 464 485 557 573 ---
18(33) 282 382 405 483 500 --- 601 742 773 882 905 ---
no 16(50) 643 862 912 1082 1119 --- 1389 1692 1760 1994 2045 ---
14(50) 970 1286 1358 1602 1656 --- 2125 2557 2654 2987 3061 ---
12(50) 1868 2433 2561 2998 3094 --- 4271 5044 5218 5815 5946 ---
20(33) 184 252 267 320 332 --- 369 462 483 554 570 ---
18(33) 295 400 423 504 522 --- 598 738 769 877 901 ---
yes 16(50) 673 903 955 1132 1171 --- 1383 1684 1752 1985 2036 ---
14(50) 1016 1348 1423 1679 1736 --- 2117 2546 2643 2975 3048 ---
12(50) 1961 2554 2688 3146 3247 --- 4257 5027 5201 5795 5926 ---
4
20(33) 174 238 253 303 314 --- 369 462 483 554 570 ---
18(33) 279 378 400 477 494 --- 598 738 769 877 901 ---
no 16(50) 637 854 903 1071 1108 --- 1383 1684 1752 1985 2036 ---
14(50) 961 1275 1346 1588 1642 --- 2117 2546 2643 2975 3048 ---
12(50) 1855 2416 2543 2976 3072 --- 4257 5027 5201 5795 5926 ---
20(33) 172 236 251 300 311 --- 359 449 469 539 554 ---
18(33) 279 378 401 478 494 556 584 720 751 856 879 963
yes 16(50) 642 861 910 1080 1117 1252 1353 1648 1715 1943 1993 2175
14(50) 975 1293 1365 1611 1665 1861 2077 2498 2594 2919 2991 3251
12(50) 1895 2468 2598 3041 3138 3492 4190 4947 5119 5704 5833 6300
6
20(33) 163 224 237 284 294 --- 359 449 469 539 554 ---
18(33) 264 358 379 452 468 526 584 720 751 856 879 963
no 16(50) 607 814 861 1021 1056 1184 1353 1648 1715 1943 1993 2175
14(50) 922 1223 1291 1524 1575 1761 2077 2498 2594 2919 2991 3251
12(50) 1792 2335 2457 2876 2969 3303 4190 4947 5119 5704 5833 6300
18(33) 266 361 382 455 471 530 572 705 736 839 861 944
16(50) 616 826 873 1036 1071 1201 1329 1618 1684 1908 1957 2135
yes
14(50) 940 1247 1316 1554 1606 1795 2044 2458 2552 2873 2943 3199
12(50) 1840 2397 2523 2953 3048 3391 4134 4882 5051 5628 5755 6217
8
18(33) 252 341 361 431 446 501 572 705 736 839 861 944
16(50) 582 781 826 980 1013 1136 1329 1618 1684 1908 1957 2135
no
14(50) 889 1180 1245 1470 1519 1698 2044 2458 2552 2873 2943 3199
12(50) 1741 2267 2387 2793 2883 3208 4134 4882 5051 5628 5755 6217
16(50) 593 795 841 997 1032 1156 1307 1592 1657 1877 1925 2101
yes 14(50) 910 1207 1274 1504 1554 1737 2014 2423 2516 2832 2901 3154
12(50) 1792 2335 2457 2876 2969 3303 4086 4824 4991 5562 5688 6144
10
16(50) 561 752 795 943 976 1094 1307 1592 1657 1877 1925 2101
no 14(50) 861 1142 1205 1422 1470 1643 2014 2423 2516 2832 2901 3154
12(50) 1696 2209 2325 2721 2808 3125 4086 4824 4991 5562 5688 6144
14(50) 883 1171 1236 1459 1507 1685 1988 2392 2483 2795 2863 3113
yes
12(50) 1749 2279 2398 2807 2897 3224 4042 4773 4938 5503 5627 6078
12
14(50) 835 1108 1169 1380 1426 1594 1988 2392 2483 2795 2863 3113
no
12(50) 1655 2156 2269 2656 2741 3050 4042 4773 4938 5503 5627 6078
14(50) 858 1138 1201 1417 1465 1638 1964 2363 2453 2761 2829 3075
yes
12(50) 1710 2227 2344 2744 2832 3151 4002 4725 4889 5448 5571 6018
14
14(50) 811 1076 1136 1341 1386 1549 1964 2363 2453 2761 2829 3075
no
12(50) 1618 2107 2218 2596 2679 2981 4002 4725 4889 5448 5571 6018

Notes For Allowable Web Crippling Tables


1) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 supplement.
2) For single and builtup stud member web crippling, the code does not give values if h/t >200, N/t >210, or N/h >2. As a result, values are not printed for such conditions.

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Allowable Web Crippling Loads

Allowable Web Crippling Loads


Allowable Web Crippling Loads For Single Members (lbs.)
Member Fastened Member End Two Flange Loading (Single Members) Interior Two Flange Loading (Single Members)
Size To Ga. Bearing Length (in.) Bearing Length (in.)
(in.) Support (ksi) 1.25 3 3.5 5.5 6 8 1.25 3 3.5 5.5 6 8
20(33) 160 196 205 --- --- --- 438 517 534 --- --- ---
18(33) 278 338 351 --- --- --- 744 866 893 --- --- ---
yes 16(50) 678 813 843 --- --- --- 1783 2051 2112 --- --- ---
14(50) 1087 1286 1331 --- --- --- 2822 3211 3299 --- --- ---
12(50) 2251 2617 2700 --- --- --- 5791 6488 6645 --- --- ---
2.5
20(33) 166 187 192 --- --- --- 342 431 452 --- --- ---
18(33) 290 323 331 --- --- --- 546 678 708 --- --- ---
no 16(50) 711 786 802 --- --- --- 1246 1529 1593 --- --- ---
14(50) 1148 1258 1282 --- --- --- 1886 2286 2376 --- --- ---
12(50) 2534 2742 2789 --- --- --- 4201 4996 5176 --- --- ---
20(33) 137 169 176 200 206 --- 406 478 495 550 563 ---
18(33) 246 299 311 351 360 --- 698 811 837 925 944 ---
yes 16(50) 612 733 761 854 875 --- 1686 1939 1996 2191 2234 ---
14(50) 995 1178 1220 1361 1392 --- 2686 3056 3140 3426 3489 ---
12(50) 2100 2441 2518 2782 2840 --- 5562 6231 6383 6900 7013 ---
3.625
20(33) 148 167 171 186 189 --- 342 431 451 519 535 ---
18(33) 265 295 302 325 330 --- 545 677 707 809 832 ---
no 16(50) 657 726 741 794 806 --- 1244 1527 1591 1809 1857 ---
14(50) 1073 1175 1198 1277 1294 --- 1884 2283 2373 2681 2749 ---
12(50) 2399 2595 2640 2791 2825 --- 4196 4990 5170 5783 5918 ---
20(33) 130 160 167 190 196 --- 396 467 483 537 549 ---
18(33) 237 287 299 338 346 --- 684 795 820 906 925 ---
yes 16(50) 592 710 736 827 847 --- 1657 1906 1962 2154 2196 ---
14(50) 969 1147 1187 1324 1355 --- 2646 3011 3093 3375 3437 ---
12(50) 2055 2390 2465 2724 2780 --- 5495 6156 6306 6816 6929 ---
4
20(33) 143 161 165 179 182 --- 342 430 451 519 534 ---
18(33) 257 286 293 316 321 --- 545 677 707 809 831 ---
no 16(50) 641 708 723 775 787 --- 1244 1526 1590 1808 1856 ---
14(50) 1050 1150 1173 1250 1267 --- 1883 2282 2372 2680 2748 ---
12(50) 2359 2552 2596 2745 2778 --- 4195 4989 5168 5782 5916 ---
20(33) 99 122 127 145 149 --- 351 414 428 477 487 ---
18(33) 193 234 243 275 282 307 620 721 743 821 838 901
yes 16(50) 502 601 624 700 717 779 1523 1752 1804 1980 2019 2160
14(50) 845 1000 1035 1155 1181 1277 2462 2801 2878 3140 3198 3407
12(50) 1852 2153 2221 2454 2505 2691 5187 5811 5952 6434 6540 6925
6
20(33) 119 134 137 149 151 --- 341 429 449 518 533 ---
18(33) 222 247 253 273 277 293 544 676 705 807 830 911
no 16(50) 567 627 640 686 696 733 1241 1523 1587 1805 1852 2026
14(50) 948 1038 1058 1128 1143 1199 1880 2278 2368 2676 2743 2989
12(50) 2176 2355 2395 2533 2563 2673 4188 4981 5160 5773 5908 6397
18(33) 156 189 197 222 228 249 566 658 679 750 766 823
16(50) 426 511 530 595 609 661 1412 1624 1672 1835 1871 2002
yes
14(50) 742 878 909 1014 1037 1121 2308 2626 2698 2944 2998 3194
12(50) 1682 1956 2018 2229 2276 2445 4930 5523 5658 6116 6216 6583
8
18(33) 192 214 219 236 240 254 543 674 704 806 828 909
16(50) 506 559 571 611 620 653 1239 1521 1584 1802 1849 2023
no
14(50) 862 944 962 1026 1039 1090 1877 2274 2364 2672 2739 2985
12(50) 2024 2190 2228 2356 2384 2486 4183 4975 5154 5766 5900 6389
16(50) 360 431 447 502 514 558 1314 1511 1556 1708 1742 1863
yes 14(50) 651 771 798 891 911 985 2174 2473 2541 2773 2823 3008
12(50) 1534 1784 1840 2033 2076 2230 4706 5272 5400 5838 5934 6283
10
16(50) 452 499 509 546 554 583 1237 1518 1582 1799 1847 2020
no 14(50) 787 861 878 936 949 995 1874 2272 2361 2668 2736 2981
12(50) 1892 2047 2082 2201 2228 2323 4179 4970 5149 5760 5894 6382
14(50) 570 675 698 779 797 862 2053 2336 2399 2618 2666 2841
yes
12(50) 1401 1629 1681 1857 1896 2036 4505 5047 5169 5588 5680 6014
12
14(50) 719 787 803 856 867 909 1872 2269 2359 2665 2732 2977
no
12(50) 1772 1917 1950 2062 2087 2177 4175 4965 5143 5754 5888 6376
14(50) 495 586 607 677 693 749 1941 2209 2270 2476 2522 2687
yes
12(50) 1279 1487 1534 1695 1731 1859 4320 4840 4957 5359 5447 5768
14
14(50) 657 719 734 782 792 831 1870 2266 2356 2662 2730 2974
no
12(50) 1663 1799 1830 1935 1958 2042 4171 4960 5139 5749 5883 6370

Notes For Allowable Web Crippling Tables (continued)


3) The tabulated values are for a single member. For multiple members, multiply the tabulated values by the number of members in the assembly.
4) All web crippling values are for studs with stiffened flanges.

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Allowable Web Crippling Loads For Built-Up Members (lbs.)
Member Fastened Member End One Flange Loading (Built-Up Section) Interior One Flange Loading (Built-Up Section)
Size To Ga. Bearing Length (in.) Bearing Length (in.)
(in.) Support (ksi) 1.25 3 3.5 5.5 6 8 1.25 3 3.5 5.5 6 8
20(33) 436 586 620 --- --- --- 497 560 574 --- --- ---
18(33) 682 905 955 --- --- --- 819 913 934 --- --- ---
yes 16(50) 1529 2005 2113 --- --- --- 1923 2123 2169 --- --- ---
14(50) 2273 2947 3099 --- --- --- 2989 3273 3337 --- --- ---
12(50) 4308 5480 5745 --- --- --- 6058 6554 6666 --- --- ---
2.5
20(33) 436 586 620 --- --- --- 605 737 767 --- --- ---
18(33) 682 905 955 --- --- --- 974 1171 1215 --- --- ---
Allowable Web Crippling Loads

no 16(50) 1529 2005 2113 --- --- --- 2242 2661 2756 --- --- ---
14(50) 2273 2947 3099 --- --- --- 3421 4014 4148 --- --- ---
12(50) 4308 5480 5745 --- --- --- 6780 7816 8050 --- --- ---
20(33) 435 585 619 735 761 --- 494 557 571 619 630 ---
18(33) 681 904 954 1126 1164 --- 815 909 930 1002 1018 ---
yes 16(50) 1526 2003 2110 2478 2559 --- 1914 2114 2159 2314 2348 ---
14(50) 2270 2943 3095 3615 3729 --- 2977 3260 3324 3543 3591 ---
12(50) 4303 5474 5739 6643 6842 --- 6037 6532 6644 7026 7110 ---
3.625
20(33) 435 585 619 735 761 --- 604 736 765 867 890 ---
18(33) 681 904 954 1126 1164 --- 973 1169 1213 1364 1398 ---
no 16(50) 1526 2003 2110 2478 2559 --- 2239 2658 2752 3076 3147 ---
14(50) 2270 2943 3095 3615 3729 --- 3417 4009 4143 4600 4700 ---
12(50) 4303 5474 5739 6643 6842 --- 6772 7807 8041 8841 9017 ---
20(33) 435 585 619 735 760 --- 493 556 570 618 629 ---
18(33) 680 903 953 1126 1163 --- 814 908 929 1001 1016 ---
yes 16(50) 1526 2002 2109 2477 2558 --- 1912 2111 2157 2311 2345 ---
14(50) 2269 2942 3094 3613 3728 --- 2973 3256 3320 3538 3586 ---
12(50) 4302 5472 5737 6641 6840 --- 6031 6525 6637 7019 7103 ---
4
20(33) 435 585 619 735 760 --- 603 735 765 867 889 ---
18(33) 680 903 953 1126 1163 --- 972 1168 1212 1364 1397 ---
no 16(50) 1526 2002 2109 2477 2558 --- 2238 2656 2751 3075 3146 ---
14(50) 2269 2942 3094 3613 3728 --- 3416 4007 4141 4598 4699 ---
12(50) 4302 5472 5737 6641 6840 --- 6770 7805 8039 8838 9014 ---
20(33) 434 584 617 733 758 --- 489 552 566 614 624 ---
18(33) 679 901 951 1123 1161 1298 809 901 922 994 1010 1067
yes 16(50) 1523 1998 2105 2472 2553 2846 1900 2099 2144 2297 2331 2453
14(50) 2265 2937 3088 3607 3721 4135 2957 3239 3302 3519 3567 3741
12(50) 4295 5464 5728 6631 6830 7551 6004 6496 6607 6987 7071 7374
6
20(33) 434 584 617 733 758 --- 602 733 763 865 887 ---
18(33) 679 901 951 1123 1161 1298 970 1166 1210 1361 1394 1515
no 16(50) 1523 1998 2105 2472 2553 2846 2233 2651 2746 3069 3140 3397
14(50) 2265 2937 3088 3607 3721 4135 3410 4000 4134 4590 4690 5055
12(50) 4295 5464 5728 6631 6830 7551 6760 7793 8027 8825 9000 9638
18(33) 678 900 950 1121 1159 1296 804 896 917 988 1004 1061
16(50) 1520 1995 2102 2468 2549 2842 1891 2088 2133 2285 2319 2441
yes
14(50) 2262 2932 3084 3602 3716 4129 2944 3224 3287 3504 3551 3724
12(50) 4290 5457 5721 6623 6821 7541 5981 6471 6582 6961 7044 7346
8
18(33) 678 900 950 1121 1159 1296 968 1163 1208 1358 1391 1512
16(50) 1520 1995 2102 2468 2549 2842 2230 2647 2741 3064 3134 3392
no
14(50) 2262 2932 3084 3602 3716 4129 3405 3994 4128 4583 4683 5047
12(50) 4290 5457 5721 6623 6821 7541 6751 7783 8017 8814 8989 9626
16(50) 1518 1992 2099 2465 2545 2837 1882 2079 2123 2275 2309 2430
yes 14(50) 2259 2928 3080 3597 3711 4124 2932 3211 3274 3490 3537 3709
12(50) 4286 5451 5715 6616 6814 7533 5962 6450 6560 6938 7021 7322
10
16(50) 1518 1992 2099 2465 2545 2837 2226 2643 2737 3059 3130 3387
no 14(50) 2259 2928 3080 3597 3711 4124 3400 3989 4122 4577 4677 5041
12(50) 4286 5451 5715 6616 6814 7533 6744 7775 8008 8804 8979 9616
14(50) 2256 2925 3076 3593 3707 4119 2922 3200 3263 3477 3525 3696
yes
12(50) 4281 5446 5709 6609 6807 7526 5944 6431 6541 6917 7000 7300
12
14(50) 2256 2925 3076 3593 3707 4119 3396 3985 4117 4572 4672 5035
no
12(50) 4281 5446 5709 6609 6807 7526 6737 7767 8000 8796 8971 9606
14(50) 2254 2922 3073 3589 3703 4115 2912 3189 3252 3466 3513 3684
yes
12(50) 4277 5441 5704 6603 6801 7519 5928 6413 6523 6898 6980 7280
14
14(50) 2254 2922 3073 3589 3703 4115 3393 3980 4113 4567 4667 5030
no
12(50) 4277 5441 5704 6603 6801 7519 6731 7760 7993 8788 8963 9598

Notes For Allowable Web Crippling Tables


1) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 supplement.
2) For single and builtup stud member web crippling, the code does not give values if h/t >200, N/t >210, or N/h >2. As a result, values are not printed for such conditions.

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Allowable Stud Crippling Loads

Allowable Web Crippling Loads


Allowable Web Crippling Loads For Built-Up Members (lbs.)
Member Fastened Member End Two Flange Loading (Built-Up Section) Interior Two Flange Loading (Built-Up Section)
Size To Ga. Bearing Length (in.) Bearing Length (in.)
(in.) Support (ksi) 1.25 3 3.5 5.5 6 8 1.25 3 3.5 5.5 6 8
20(33) 272 320 331 --- --- --- 587 692 716 --- --- ---
18(33) 470 546 564 --- --- --- 1016 1182 1219 --- --- ---
yes 16(50) 1141 1312 1350 --- --- --- 2467 2837 2921 --- --- ---
14(50) 1825 2076 2133 --- --- --- 3947 4491 4613 --- --- ---
12(50) 3790 4246 4349 --- --- --- 8260 9253 9478 --- --- ---
2.5
20(33) 272 320 331 --- --- --- 587 692 716 --- --- ---
18(33) 470 546 564 --- --- --- 1016 1182 1219 --- --- ---
no 16(50) 1141 1312 1350 --- --- --- 2467 2837 2921 --- --- ---
14(50) 1825 2076 2133 --- --- --- 3947 4491 4613 --- --- ---
12(50) 3790 4246 4349 --- --- --- 8260 9253 9478 --- --- ---
20(33) 243 286 296 329 337 --- 525 619 640 712 728 ---
18(33) 428 498 514 568 580 --- 927 1077 1111 1228 1254 ---
yes 16(50) 1054 1212 1248 1370 1397 --- 2279 2621 2699 2963 3021 ---
14(50) 1704 1939 1992 2174 2214 --- 3686 4194 4309 4701 4788 ---
12(50) 3587 4018 4116 4449 4522 --- 7817 8758 8971 9697 9857 ---
3.625
20(33) 243 286 296 329 337 --- 525 619 640 712 728 ---
18(33) 428 498 514 568 580 --- 927 1077 1111 1228 1254 ---
no 16(50) 1054 1212 1248 1370 1397 --- 2279 2621 2699 2963 3021 ---
14(50) 1704 1939 1992 2174 2214 --- 3686 4194 4309 4701 4788 ---
12(50) 3587 4018 4116 4449 4522 --- 7817 8758 8971 9697 9857 ---
20(33) 234 276 285 318 325 --- 506 597 617 687 702 ---
18(33) 416 484 499 552 563 --- 900 1047 1080 1193 1218 ---
yes 16(50) 1028 1183 1218 1337 1363 --- 2224 2558 2633 2891 2948 ---
14(50) 1669 1899 1951 2129 2168 --- 3610 4107 4220 4604 4689 ---
12(50) 3527 3952 4048 4376 4448 --- 7688 8613 8822 9537 9694 ---
4
20(33) 234 276 285 318 325 --- 506 597 617 687 702 ---
18(33) 416 484 499 552 563 --- 900 1047 1080 1193 1218 ---
no 16(50) 1028 1183 1218 1337 1363 --- 2224 2558 2633 2891 2948 ---
14(50) 1669 1899 1951 2129 2168 --- 3610 4107 4220 4604 4689 ---
12(50) 3527 3952 4048 4376 4448 --- 7688 8613 8822 9537 9694 ---
20(33) 194 229 237 264 270 --- 421 495 512 570 583 ---
18(33) 359 418 431 476 486 522 777 903 932 1030 1051 1129
yes 16(50) 910 1046 1077 1183 1206 1290 1968 2263 2330 2558 2608 2790
14(50) 1506 1713 1760 1920 1955 2084 3256 3705 3806 4153 4229 4506
12(50) 3254 3646 3734 4036 4103 4345 7092 7946 8138 8798 8943 9469
6
20(33) 194 229 237 264 270 --- 421 495 512 570 583 ---
18(33) 359 418 431 476 486 522 777 903 932 1030 1051 1129
no 16(50) 910 1046 1077 1183 1206 1290 1968 2263 2330 2558 2608 2790
14(50) 1506 1713 1760 1920 1955 2084 3256 3705 3806 4153 4229 4506
12(50) 3254 3646 3734 4036 4103 4345 7092 7946 8138 8798 8943 9469
18(33) 312 362 374 413 422 453 674 783 808 893 912 979
16(50) 811 933 960 1054 1075 1150 1754 2017 2077 2280 2325 2487
yes
14(50) 1369 1558 1601 1746 1778 1895 2961 3369 3462 3777 3846 4098
12(50) 3027 3391 3473 3755 3817 4041 6597 7391 7571 8184 8319 8808
8
18(33) 312 362 374 413 422 453 674 783 808 893 912 979
16(50) 811 933 960 1054 1075 1150 1754 2017 2077 2280 2325 2487
no
14(50) 1369 1558 1601 1746 1778 1895 2961 3369 3462 3777 3846 4098
12(50) 3027 3391 3473 3755 3817 4041 6597 7391 7571 8184 8319 8808
16(50) 724 833 857 941 960 1027 1566 1801 1854 2036 2076 2221
yes 14(50) 1250 1422 1461 1594 1623 1730 2703 3076 3160 3448 3511 3741
12(50) 2828 3169 3246 3509 3566 3776 6165 6906 7074 7647 7773 8231
10
16(50) 724 833 857 941 960 1027 1566 1801 1854 2036 2076 2221
no 14(50) 1250 1422 1461 1594 1623 1730 2703 3076 3160 3448 3511 3741
12(50) 2828 3169 3246 3509 3566 3776 6165 6906 7074 7647 7773 8231
14(50) 1142 1300 1335 1457 1484 1581 2471 2811 2888 3151 3209 3419
yes
12(50) 2650 2969 3041 3287 3341 3538 5776 6470 6627 7164 7282 7711
12
14(50) 1142 1300 1335 1457 1484 1581 2471 2811 2888 3151 3209 3419
no
12(50) 2650 2969 3041 3287 3341 3538 5776 6470 6627 7164 7282 7711
14(50) 1044 1188 1220 1331 1356 1445 2258 2569 2639 2879 2932 3124
yes
12(50) 2486 2785 2853 3084 3135 3319 5419 6071 6218 6722 6832 7235
14
14(50) 1044 1188 1220 1331 1356 1445 2258 2569 2639 2879 2932 3124
no
12(50) 2486 2785 2853 3084 3135 3319 5419 6071 6218 6722 6832 7235

Notes For Allowable Web Crippling Tables (continued)


3) All web crippling values are for studs with stiffened flanges.
4) Built-up members are defined as two studs placed web to web and fastened together.

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Allowable Stud Shear (lbs.)

Member Solid Member Solid


Size Ga. Section Perforated Size Ga. Section Perforated
(in.) (ksi) Shear Shear (in.) (ksi) Shear Shear
20(33) 997 420 20(33) 472 ---
Allowable Web Crippling Loads

18(33) 1268 397 18(33) 1047 1047


2.5 16(50) 2354 565 8 16(50) 2094 2094
14(50) 2864 519 14(50) 4213 3363
12(50) 3902 461 12(50) 10882 5992
20(33) 1025 535 20(33) --- ---
18(33) 1735 678 18(33) 832 ---
3.625 16(50) 3375 1016 10 16(50) 1663 1663
14(50) 4368 1004 14(50) 3339 3339
12(50) 6047 920 12(50) 9800 7181
20(33) 966 601 20(33) --- ---
18(33) 1735 811 18(33) --- ---
4 16(50) 3375 1223 12 16(50) 1379 ---
14(50) 4869 1356 14(50) 2766 2766
12(50) 6762 1260 12(50) 8103 7413
20(33) 634 634 20(33) --- ---
18(33) 1409 1238 18(33) --- ---
6 16(50) 2827 1949 14 16(50) 1178 ---
14(50) 5345 2878 14(50) 2360 2360
12(50) 10575 3897 12(50) 6906 6906

Table Notes for Allowable Stud Shear


1) Capacities are calculated per AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 supplement.
2) If h/t > 260 for solid sections, then values are not printed
3) If h/t >200 for perforated sections, then values are not printed.
4) For perforated sections, the standard Dietrich oval knockout of 1.5" (0.75" for 2.5" webs) x 4" is used.

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Allowable Web Crippling Loads

Allowable Web Crippling Loads


Allowable Web Crippling Loads For Wall Studs In Track (lbs.)

End One Flange Loading (Single Members)


Member Member (Wall Studs)
Size Ga. Bearing Length (in.)
(in.) (ksi) 1.25 1.5 2 2.375
20(33) 292 314 355 382
18(33) 457 492 554 595
3.625
16(50) 1024 1100 1234 1325
14(50) 1515 1624 1818 1948
20(33) 288 311 350 377
18(33) 453 487 548 589
4
16(50) 1014 1089 1223 1312
14(50) 1502 1611 1803 1932
20(33) 271 292 330 355
18(33) 430 463 521 560
6
16(50) 970 1042 1170 1255
14(50) 1444 1549 1734 1858

Table Notes for Allowable Web Crippling Loads


1) Wall stud web crippling is computed in accordance with the 2004 AISI Wall Stud Standard. The code does not give values if: t-design<0.0346", t-design>.077", Fy<33 ksi, Fy>50 ksi,
Web<3.5", Web>6",N<1.25", or N>2.375. Values are not printed for these sections.
2) For wall stud web crippling, the track thickness is assumed to be equal to the stud thickness.

TYPICAL WALL STUD

TYPICAL WALL TRACK W/(1)


ONE SCREW PER STUD FLANGE

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2-1/2" Studs Limiting Wall Heights
Member Spc. 5 psf 15 psf 20 psf 25 psf 30 psf
Type Gauge (in.) L/120 L/240 L/360 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360
12 17' 6" 13' 11" 12' 2" 10' 10" 9' 6" 8' 0" 7' 6" 9' 11" 8' 8" 7' 3" 6' 10" 9' 2"f 8' 0" 6' 9" 6' 4" 8' 4"f 7' 6"
20 16 15' 11" 12' 8" 11' 1" 9' 11" 8' 8" 7' 3" 6' 10" 8' 10"f 7' 10" 6' 7" 6' 3" 7' 11"f 7' 3" 6' 2" 5' 9" 7' 3"f 6' 10"
24 13' 11" 11' 1" 9' 8" 8' 4"f 7' 6" 6' 4" 6' 0" 7' 3"f 6' 10" 5' 9" 5' 5" 6' 6"f 6' 4" 5' 4" 5' 1" 5' 11"f 5' 11"f
12 19' 0" 15' 1" 13' 2" 11' 9" 10' 3" 8' 8" 8' 2" 10' 8" 9' 4" 7' 11" 7' 5" 9' 11" 8' 8" 7' 4" 6' 11" 9' 4" 8' 2"
18 16 17' 3" 13' 8" 11' 11" 10' 8" 9' 4" 7' 11" 7' 5" 9' 9" 8' 6" 7' 2" 6' 9" 9' 0" 7' 11" 6' 8" 6' 3" 8' 6" 7' 5"
24 15' 1" 11' 11" 10' 5" 9' 4" 8' 2" 6' 11" 6' 6" 8' 6" 7' 5" 6' 3" 5' 11" 7' 10"f 6' 11" 5' 10" 5' 6" 7' 2"f 6' 6"
CWN
12 20' 3" 16' 1" 14' 1" 12' 7" 11' 0" 9' 3" 8' 9" 11' 5" 10' 0" 8' 5" 7' 11" 10' 7" 9' 3" 7' 10" 7' 4" 10' 0" 8' 9"
16 16 18' 5" 14' 8" 12' 9" 11' 5" 10' 0" 8' 5" 7' 11" 10' 5" 9' 1" 7' 8" 7' 2" 9' 8" 8' 5" 7' 1" 6' 8" 9' 1" 7' 11"
24 16' 1" 12' 9" 11' 2" 10' 0" 8' 9" 7' 4" 6' 11" 9' 1" 7' 11" 6' 8" 6' 3" 8' 5" 7' 4" 6' 2" 5' 10" 7' 11" 6' 11"
12 21' 8" 17' 2" 15' 0" 13' 5" 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 2" 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 5" 11' 4" 9' 11" 8' 4" 7' 10" 10' 8" 9' 4"
Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights

14 16 19' 8" 15' 7" 13' 7" 12' 2" 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 5" 11' 1" 9' 8" 8' 2" 7' 8" 10' 3" 9' 0" 7' 7" 7' 1" 9' 8" 8' 5"
24 17' 2" 13' 7" 11' 11" 10' 8" 9' 4" 7' 10" 7' 5" 9' 8" 8' 5" 7' 1" 6' 8" 9' 0" 7' 10" 6' 7" 6' 3" 8' 5" 7' 5"
12 18' 5" 14' 7" 12' 9" 11' 5" 10' 0" 8' 5" 7' 11" 10' 4" 9' 1" 7' 8" 7' 2" 9' 7" 8' 5" 7' 1" 6' 8" 8' 11"f 7' 11"
20 16 16' 9" 13' 3" 11' 7" 10' 4" 9' 1" 7' 8" 7' 2" 9' 5" 8' 3" 6' 11" 6' 6" 8' 6"f 7' 8" 6' 5" 6' 1" 7' 9"f 7' 2"
24 14' 7" 11' 7" 10' 2" 8' 11"f 7' 11" 6' 8" 6' 3" 7' 9"f 7' 2" 6' 1" 5' 8" 6' 11"f 6' 8" 5' 8" 5' 4" 6' 4"f 6' 3"
12 19' 11" 15' 10" 13' 10" 12' 4" 10' 10" 9' 1" 8' 7" 11' 3" 9' 10" 8' 3" 7' 9" 10' 5" 9' 1" 7' 8" 7' 3" 9' 10" 8' 7"
18 16 18' 1" 14' 5" 12' 7" 11' 3" 9' 10" 8' 3" 7' 9" 10' 2" 8' 11" 7' 6" 7' 1" 9' 6" 8' 3" 7' 0" 6' 7" 8' 11" 7' 9"
24 15' 10" 12' 7" 11' 0" 9' 10" 8' 7" 7' 3" 6' 10" 8' 11" 7' 9" 6' 7" 6' 2" 8' 3" 7' 3" 6' 1" 5' 9" 7' 8"f 6' 10"
12 21' 4" 16' 11" 14' 9" 13' 3" 11' 7" 9' 9" 9' 2" 12' 0" 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 11' 2" 9' 9" 8' 3" 7' 9" 10' 6" 9' 2"
CSJ 16 16 19' 5" 15' 5" 13' 5" 12' 0" 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 10' 11" 9' 6" 8' 0" 7' 7" 10' 2" 8' 10" 7' 6" 7' 0" 9' 6" 8' 4"
24 16' 11" 13' 5" 11' 9" 10' 6" 9' 2" 7' 9" 7' 3" 9' 6" 8' 4" 7' 0" 6' 7" 8' 10" 7' 9" 6' 6" 6' 2" 8' 4" 7' 3"
12 22' 9" 18' 1" 15' 9" 14' 1" 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 9" 12' 10" 11' 2" 9' 5" 8' 11" 11' 11" 10' 5" 8' 9" 8' 3" 11' 2" 9' 9"
14 16 20' 8" 16' 5" 14' 4" 12' 10" 11' 2" 9' 5" 8' 11" 11' 8" 10' 2" 8' 7" 8' 1" 10' 10" 9' 5" 8' 0" 7' 6" 10' 2" 8' 11"
24 18' 1" 14' 4" 12' 6" 11' 2" 9' 9" 8' 3" 7' 9" 10' 2" 8' 11" 7' 6" 7' 1" 9' 5" 8' 3" 7' 0" 6' 7" 8' 11" 7' 9"
12 25' 1" 19' 11" 17' 5" 15' 7" 13' 7" 11' 6" 10' 10" 14' 2" 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 10" 13' 2" 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 12' 4" 10' 10"
12 16 22' 10" 18' 1" 15' 10" 14' 2" 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 10" 12' 10" 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 11' 11" 10' 5" 8' 9" 8' 3" 11' 3" 9' 10"
24 19' 11" 15' 10" 13' 10" 12' 4" 10' 10" 9' 1" 8' 7" 11' 3" 9' 10" 8' 3" 7' 9" 10' 5" 9' 1" 7' 8" 7' 3" 9' 10" 8' 7"

3-5/8" Studs Limiting Wall Heights


Member Spc. 5 psf 15 psf 20 psf 25 psf 30 psf
Type Gauge (in.) L/120 L/240 L/360 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360
12 23' 4" 18' 6" 16' 2" 14' 6" 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 0" 12' 8"f 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 11' 4"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 5" 10' 4"f 10' 0"
20 16 21' 2" 16' 10" 14' 8" 12' 8"f 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 11' 0"f 10' 5" 8' 10" 8' 3" 9' 10"f 9' 8" 8' 2" 7' 8" 9' 0"f 9' 0"f
24 18' 0"f 14' 8" 12' 10" 10' 4"f 10' 0" 8' 5" 7' 11" 9' 0"f 9' 0"f 7' 8" 7' 3" 8' 0"f 8' 0"f 7' 2" 6' 9" 7' 4"f 7' 4"f
12 25' 3" 20' 1" 17' 6" 15' 8" 13' 8" 11' 7" 10' 10" 14' 3" 12' 5" 10' 6" 9' 10" 13' 3" 11' 7" 9' 9" 9' 2" 12' 5" 10' 10"
18 16 23' 0" 18' 3" 15' 11" 14' 3" 12' 5" 10' 6" 9' 10" 12' 11" 11' 4" 9' 6" 9' 0" 12' 0" 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 11' 1"f 9' 10"
24 20' 1" 15' 11" 13' 11" 12' 5" 10' 10" 9' 2" 8' 7" 11' 1"f 9' 10" 8' 4" 7' 10" 9' 11"f 9' 2" 7' 9" 7' 3" 9' 0"f 8' 7"
CWN
12 27' 1" 21' 6" 18' 9" 16' 9" 14' 8" 12' 4" 11' 8" 15' 3" 13' 4" 11' 3" 10' 7" 14' 2" 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 10" 13' 4" 11' 8"
16 16 24' 7" 19' 6" 17' 1" 15' 3" 13' 4" 11' 3" 10' 7" 13' 10" 12' 1" 10' 2" 9' 7" 12' 10" 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 12' 1" 10' 7"
24 21' 6" 17' 1" 14' 11" 13' 4" 11' 8" 9' 10" 9' 3" 12' 1" 10' 7" 8' 11" 8' 5" 11' 0"f 9' 10" 8' 3" 7' 9" 10' 1"f 9' 3"
12 28' 11" 22' 11" 20' 1" 17' 11" 15' 8" 13' 2" 12' 5" 16' 3" 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 3" 15' 1" 13' 2" 11' 2" 10' 6" 14' 3" 12' 5"
14 16 26' 3" 20' 10" 18' 3" 16' 3" 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 3" 14' 10" 12' 11" 10' 11" 10' 3" 13' 9" 12' 0" 10' 1" 9' 6" 12' 11" 11' 3"
24 22' 11" 18' 3" 15' 11" 14' 3" 12' 5" 10' 6" 9' 10" 12' 11" 11' 3" 9' 6" 9' 0" 12' 0" 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 11' 3"f 9' 10"
12 24' 5" 19' 5" 16' 11" 15' 2" 13' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 13' 7"f 12' 0" 10' 2" 9' 6" 12' 2"f 11' 2" 9' 5" 8' 10" 11' 1"f 10' 6"
20 16 22' 2" 17' 7" 15' 5" 13' 7"f 12' 0" 10' 2" 9' 6" 11' 10"f 10' 11" 9' 3" 8' 8" 10' 7"f 10' 2" 8' 7" 8' 1" 9' 8"f 9' 6"
24 19' 3"f 15' 5" 13' 5" 11' 1"f 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 9' 8"f 9' 6" 8' 1" 7' 7" 8' 7"f 8' 7"f 7' 6" 7' 0" 7' 10"f 7' 10"f
12 26' 6" 21' 0" 18' 5" 16' 5" 14' 4" 12' 1" 11' 5" 14' 11" 13' 0" 11' 0" 10' 4" 13' 10" 12' 1" 10' 3" 9' 7" 13' 0" 11' 5"
18 16 24' 1" 19' 1" 16' 8" 14' 11" 13' 0" 11' 0" 10' 4" 13' 7" 11' 10" 10' 0" 9' 5" 12' 7" 11' 0" 9' 3" 8' 9" 11' 9"f 10' 4"
24 21' 0" 16' 8" 14' 7" 13' 0" 11' 5" 9' 7" 9' 0" 11' 9"f 10' 4" 8' 9" 8' 3" 10' 6"f 9' 7" 8' 1" 7' 7" 9' 7"f 9' 0"
12 28' 5" 22' 6" 19' 8" 17' 7" 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 2" 16' 0" 14' 0" 11' 9" 11' 1" 14' 10" 13' 0" 10' 11" 10' 4" 14' 0" 12' 2"
CSJ 16 16 25' 10" 20' 6" 17' 11" 16' 0" 14' 0" 11' 9" 11' 1" 14' 6" 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 1" 13' 6" 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 8" 11' 1"
24 22' 6" 17' 11" 15' 8" 14' 0" 12' 2" 10' 4" 9' 8" 12' 8" 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 10" 11' 9"f 10' 4" 8' 8" 8' 2" 10' 9"f 9' 8"
12 30' 4" 24' 1" 21' 1" 18' 10" 16' 5" 13' 10" 13' 1" 17' 1" 14' 11" 12' 7" 11' 10" 15' 11" 13' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 14' 11" 13' 1"
14 16 27' 7" 21' 11" 19' 2" 17' 1" 14' 11" 12' 7" 11' 10" 15' 6" 13' 7" 11' 5" 10' 9" 14' 5" 12' 7" 10' 8" 10' 0" 13' 7" 11' 10"
24 24' 1" 19' 2" 16' 9" 14' 11" 13' 1" 11' 0" 10' 4" 13' 7" 11' 10" 10' 0" 9' 5" 12' 7" 11' 0" 9' 3" 8' 9" 11' 10" 10' 4"
12 33' 8" 26' 8" 23' 4" 20' 10" 18' 3" 15' 4" 14' 5" 18' 11" 16' 7" 13' 11" 13' 2" 17' 7" 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 16' 7" 14' 5"
12 16 30' 7" 24' 3" 21' 2" 18' 11" 16' 7" 13' 11" 13' 2" 17' 3" 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 16' 0" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" 15' 0" 13' 2"
24 26' 8" 21' 2" 18' 6" 16' 7" 14' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 15' 0" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 13' 11" 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8" 13' 2" 11' 6"
12 25' 8" 20' 5" 17' 10" 15' 11" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 0" 14' 2"f 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 0" 12' 8"f 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 11' 7"f 11' 0"
20 16 23' 4" 18' 6" 16' 2" 14' 2"f 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 0" 12' 3"f 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 10' 11"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 5" 10' 0"f 10' 0"f
24 20' 0"f 16' 2" 14' 2" 11' 7"f 11' 0" 9' 4" 8' 9" 10' 0"f 10' 0"f 8' 5" 7' 11" 8' 11"f 8' 11"f 7' 10" 7' 5" 8' 2"f 8' 2"f
12 28' 0" 22' 3" 19' 5" 17' 4" 15' 2" 12' 9" 12' 0" 15' 9" 13' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 14' 8" 12' 9" 10' 9" 10' 2" 13' 9" 12' 0"
18 16 25' 5" 20' 2" 17' 8" 15' 9" 13' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 14' 4" 12' 6" 10' 7" 9' 11" 13' 3"f 11' 7" 9' 10" 9' 3" 12' 1"f 10' 11"
24 22' 3" 17' 8" 15' 5" 13' 9" 12' 0" 10' 2" 9' 7" 12' 1"f 10' 11" 9' 3" 8' 8" 10' 10"f 10' 2" 8' 7" 8' 1" 9' 10"f 9' 7"
12 30' 0" 23' 10" 20' 10" 18' 7" 16' 3" 13' 8" 12' 11" 16' 11" 14' 9" 12' 5" 11' 9" 15' 8" 13' 8" 11' 7" 10' 11" 14' 9" 12' 11"
CSW 16 16 27' 3" 21' 8" 18' 11" 16' 11" 14' 9" 12' 5" 11' 9" 15' 4" 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8" 14' 3" 12' 5" 10' 6" 9' 11" 13' 5" 11' 9"
24 23' 10" 18' 11" 16' 6" 14' 9" 12' 11" 10' 11" 10' 3" 13' 5" 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 5" 10' 11" 9' 2" 8' 8" 11' 7"f 10' 3"
12 32' 2" 25' 6" 22' 3" 19' 11" 17' 5" 14' 8" 13' 10" 18' 1" 15' 10" 13' 4" 12' 7" 16' 10" 14' 8" 12' 5" 11' 8" 15' 10" 13' 10"
14 16 29' 2" 23' 2" 20' 3" 18' 1" 15' 10" 13' 4" 12' 7" 16' 5" 14' 4" 12' 1" 11' 5" 15' 3" 13' 4" 11' 3" 10' 7" 14' 4" 12' 7"
24 25' 6" 20' 3" 17' 8" 15' 10" 13' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 14' 4" 12' 7" 10' 7" 9' 11" 13' 4" 11' 8" 9' 10" 9' 3" 12' 7" 11' 0"
12 35' 8" 28' 4" 24' 9" 22' 1" 19' 4" 16' 3" 15' 4" 20' 1" 17' 6" 14' 9" 13' 11" 18' 8" 16' 3" 13' 9" 12' 11" 17' 6" 15' 4"
12 16 32' 5" 25' 8" 22' 5" 20' 1" 17' 6" 14' 9" 13' 11" 18' 3" 15' 11" 13' 5" 12' 8" 16' 11" 14' 9" 12' 6" 11' 9" 15' 11" 13' 11"
24 28' 4" 22' 5" 19' 7" 17' 6" 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 15' 11" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" 14' 9" 12' 11" 10' 11" 10' 3" 13' 11" 12' 2"
12 26' 9" 21' 2" 18' 6" 16' 7" 14' 6" 12' 2" 11' 6" 14' 7"f 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 13' 1"f 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8" 11' 11"f 11' 6"
20 16 24' 3" 19' 3" 16' 10" 14' 7"f 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 12' 8"f 11' 11" 10' 1" 9' 6" 11' 4"f 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 10" 10' 4"f 10' 4"f
24 20' 8"f 16' 10" 14' 8" 11' 11"f 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 10' 4"f 10' 4"f 8' 10" 8' 3" 9' 3"f 9' 3"f 8' 2" 7' 8" 8' 5"f 8' 5"f
12 29' 6" 23' 5" 20' 6" 18' 4" 16' 0" 13' 6" 12' 8" 16' 7" 14' 6" 12' 3" 11' 6" 15' 5" 13' 6" 11' 4" 10' 8" 14' 4"f 12' 8"
18 16 26' 10" 21' 3" 18' 7" 16' 7" 14' 6" 12' 3" 11' 6" 15' 1" 13' 2" 11' 2" 10' 6" 13' 7"f 12' 3" 10' 4" 9' 9" 12' 5"f 11' 6"
24 23' 5" 18' 7" 16' 3" 14' 4"f 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 1" 12' 5"f 11' 6" 9' 9" 9' 2" 11' 1"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 6" 10' 1"f 10' 1"
12 31' 7" 25' 1" 21' 11" 19' 8" 17' 2" 14' 6" 13' 7" 17' 10" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 4" 16' 7" 14' 6" 12' 2" 11' 6" 15' 7" 13' 7"
CSE 16 16 28' 8" 22' 9" 19' 11" 17' 10" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 4" 16' 2" 14' 2" 11' 11" 11' 3" 15' 0" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 14' 1"f 12' 4"
24 25' 1" 19' 11" 17' 4" 15' 7" 13' 7" 11' 6" 10' 10" 14' 1"f 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 10" 12' 7"f 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 11' 6"f 10' 10"
12 33' 11" 26' 11" 23' 6" 21' 0" 18' 4" 15' 6" 14' 7" 19' 1" 16' 8" 14' 1" 13' 3" 17' 9" 15' 6" 13' 1" 12' 4" 16' 8" 14' 7"
14 16 30' 10" 24' 6" 21' 5" 19' 1" 16' 8" 14' 1" 13' 3" 17' 4" 15' 2" 12' 10" 12' 0" 16' 1" 14' 1" 11' 10" 11' 2" 15' 2" 13' 3"
24 26' 11" 21' 5" 18' 8" 16' 8" 14' 7" 12' 4" 11' 7" 15' 2" 13' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 14' 1" 12' 4" 10' 4" 9' 9" 13' 3" 11' 7"
12 37' 8" 29' 11" 26' 2" 23' 4" 20' 5" 17' 3" 16' 2" 21' 3" 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 19' 8" 17' 3" 14' 6" 13' 8" 18' 7" 16' 2"
12 16 34' 3" 27' 2" 23' 9" 21' 3" 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 19' 3" 16' 10" 14' 3" 13' 4" 17' 11" 15' 8" 13' 2" 12' 5" 16' 10" 14' 9"
24 29' 11" 23' 9" 20' 9" 18' 7" 16' 2" 13' 8" 12' 10" 16' 10" 14' 9" 12' 5" 11' 8" 15' 8" 13' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 14' 9" 12' 10"

Limiting Heights Notes For DietrichTM Studs


1) Studs are checked for simple-span deflection and stress. Stress calculations are made at mid-span for fully braced moment, end shear
through the unperforated section, and shear moment interaction through the perforated section 10" away from the end bearing.
2) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
3) Limiting heights are based on continuous lateral support of each flange over the full height of the stud.
4) Heights are based on steel properties only.
5) End reactions must be checked for web crippling separately.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights

Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights


2-1/2" Studs Limiting Wall Heights (continued)
30 psf (cont.) 35 psf 40 psf 50 psf 60 psf
L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720
6' 4" 6' 0" 7' 9"f 7' 2" 6' 0" 5' 8" 7' 3"f 6' 10" 5' 9" 5' 5" 6' 6"f 6' 4" 5' 4" 5' 1" 5' 11"f 5' 11"f 5' 1" 4' 9"
5' 9" 5' 5" 6' 8"f 6' 6" 5' 6" 5' 2" 6' 3"f 6' 3" 5' 3" 4' 11" 5' 7"f 5' 7"f 4' 10" 4' 7" 5' 1"f 5' 1"f 4' 7" 4' 4"
5' 1" 4' 9" 5' 6"f 5' 6"f 4' 10" 4' 6" 5' 1"f 5' 1"f 4' 7" 4' 4" 4' 7"f 4' 7"f 4' 3" 4' 0" 4' 2"f 4' 2"f 4' 0" 3' 9"
6' 11" 6' 6" 8' 10" 7' 9" 6' 6" 6' 2" 8' 6" 7' 5" 6' 3" 5' 11" 7' 10"f 6' 11" 5' 10" 5' 6" 7' 2"f 6' 6" 5' 6" 5' 2"
6' 3" 5' 11" 8' 1" 7' 0" 5' 11" 5' 7" 7' 7"f 6' 9" 5' 8" 5' 4" 6' 9"f 6' 3" 5' 3" 5' 0" 6' 2"f 5' 11" 5' 0" 4' 8"
5' 6" 5' 2" 6' 7"f 6' 2" 5' 2" 4' 11" 6' 2"f 5' 11" 5' 0" 4' 8" 5' 6"f 5' 6" 4' 7" 4' 4" 5' 1"f 5' 1"f 4' 4" 4' 1"
7' 4" 6' 11" 9' 6" 8' 3" 7' 0" 6' 7" 9' 1" 7' 11" 6' 8" 6' 3" 8' 5" 7' 4" 6' 2" 5' 10" 7' 11" 6' 11" 5' 10" 5' 6"
6' 8" 6' 3" 8' 7" 7' 6" 6' 4" 6' 0" 8' 3" 7' 2" 6' 1" 5' 9" 7' 7"f 6' 8" 5' 8" 5' 4" 6' 11"f 6' 3" 5' 4" 5' 0"
5' 10" 5' 6" 7' 5"f 6' 7" 5' 7" 5' 3" 6' 11"f 6' 3" 5' 4" 5' 0" 6' 2"f 5' 10" 4' 11" 4' 8" 5' 8"f 5' 6" 4' 8" 4' 4"
7' 10" 7' 5" 10' 1" 8' 10" 7' 5" 7' 0" 9' 8" 8' 5" 7' 1" 6' 8" 9' 0" 7' 10" 6' 7" 6' 3" 8' 5" 7' 5" 6' 3" 5' 10"
7' 1" 6' 8" 9' 2" 8' 0" 6' 9" 6' 4" 8' 9" 7' 8" 6' 6" 6' 1" 8' 2" 7' 1" 6' 0" 5' 8" 7' 8" 6' 8" 5' 8" 5' 4"
6' 3" 5' 10" 8' 0" 7' 0" 5' 11" 5' 7" 7' 8" 6' 8" 5' 8" 5' 4" 6' 11"f 6' 3" 5' 3" 4' 11" 6' 4"f 5' 10" 4' 11" 4' 8"
6' 8" 6' 3" 8' 3"f 7' 6" 6' 4" 6' 0" 7' 9"f 7' 2" 6' 1" 5' 8" 6' 11"f 6' 8" 5' 8" 5' 4" 6' 4"f 6' 3" 5' 4" 5' 0"
6' 1" 5' 8" 7' 2"f 6' 10" 5' 9" 5' 5" 6' 8"f 6' 6" 5' 6" 5' 2" 6' 0"f 6' 0"f 5' 1" 4' 10" 5' 6"f 5' 6"f 4' 10" 4' 6"
5' 4" 5' 0" 5' 10"f 5' 10"f 5' 0" 4' 9" 5' 6"f 5' 6"f 4' 10" 4' 6" 4' 11"f 4' 11"f 4' 6" 4' 2" 4' 6"f 4' 6"f 4' 2" 3' 11"
7' 3" 6' 10" 9' 4" 8' 2" 6' 10" 6' 6" 8' 11" 7' 9" 6' 7" 6' 2" 8' 3" 7' 3" 6' 1" 5' 9" 7' 8"f 6' 10" 5' 9" 5' 5"
6' 7" 6' 2" 8' 6" 7' 5" 6' 3" 5' 10" 8' 1" 7' 1" 6' 0" 5' 7" 7' 3"f 6' 7" 5' 6" 5' 3" 6' 7"f 6' 2" 5' 3" 4' 11"
5' 9" 5' 5" 7' 1"f 6' 6" 5' 5" 5' 2" 6' 7"f 6' 2" 5' 3" 4' 11" 5' 11"f 5' 9" 4' 10" 4' 7" 5' 5"f 5' 5" 4' 7" 4' 3"
7' 9" 7' 3" 10' 0" 8' 8" 7' 4" 6' 11" 9' 6" 8' 4" 7' 0" 6' 7" 8' 10" 7' 9" 6' 6" 6' 2" 8' 4" 7' 3" 6' 2" 5' 9"
7' 0" 6' 7" 9' 1" 7' 11" 6' 8" 6' 3" 8' 8" 7' 7" 6' 5" 6' 0" 8' 0" 7' 0" 5' 11" 5' 7" 7' 5"f 6' 7" 5' 7" 5' 3"
6' 2" 5' 9" 7' 11" 6' 11" 5' 10" 5' 6" 7' 5"f 6' 7" 5' 7" 5' 3" 6' 7"f 6' 2" 5' 2" 4' 10" 6' 1"f 5' 9" 4' 10" 4' 7"
8' 3" 7' 9" 10' 8" 9' 4" 7' 10" 7' 5" 10' 2" 8' 11" 7' 6" 7' 1" 9' 5" 8' 3" 7' 0" 6' 7" 8' 11" 7' 9" 6' 7" 6' 2"
7' 6" 7' 1" 9' 8" 8' 5" 7' 1" 6' 8" 9' 3" 8' 1" 6' 10" 6' 5" 8' 7" 7' 6" 6' 4" 5' 11" 8' 1" 7' 1" 5' 11" 5' 7"
6' 7" 6' 2" 8' 5" 7' 5" 6' 3" 5' 10" 8' 1" 7' 1" 5' 11" 5' 7" 7' 5"f 6' 7" 5' 6" 5' 2" 6' 9"f 6' 2" 5' 2" 4' 11"
9' 1" 8' 7" 11' 9" 10' 3" 8' 8" 8' 2" 11' 3" 9' 10" 8' 3" 7' 9" 10' 5" 9' 1" 7' 8" 7' 3" 9' 10" 8' 7" 7' 3" 6' 10"
8' 3" 7' 9" 10' 8" 9' 4" 7' 10" 7' 5" 10' 2" 8' 11" 7' 6" 7' 1" 9' 6" 8' 3" 7' 0" 6' 7" 8' 11" 7' 9" 6' 7" 6' 2"
7' 3" 6' 10" 9' 4" 8' 2" 6' 10" 6' 6" 8' 11" 7' 9" 6' 7" 6' 2" 7' 6"f 7' 3" 6' 1" 5' 9" 6' 6"f 6' 6"f 5' 9" 5' 5"

3-5/8" Studs Limiting Wall Heights (continued)


30 psf (cont.) 35 psf 40 psf 50 psf 60 psf

• 2-1/2" • 3-5/8" Limiting Wall Heights


L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720
8' 5" 7' 11" 9' 7"f 9' 6" 8' 0" 7' 7" 9' 0"f 9' 0"f 7' 8" 7' 3" 8' 0"f 8' 0"f 7' 2" 6' 9" 7' 4"f 7' 4"f 6' 9" 6' 4"
7' 8" 7' 3" 8' 4"f 8' 4"f 7' 4" 6' 10" 7' 9"f 7' 9"f 7' 0" 6' 7" 6' 11"f 6' 11"f 6' 6" 6' 1" 6' 4"f 6' 4"f 6' 1" 5' 9"
6' 9" 6' 4" 6' 9"f 6' 9"f 6' 5" 6' 0" 6' 4"f 6' 4"f 6' 1" 5' 9" 5' 8"f 5' 8"f 5' 8" 5' 4" 5' 2"f 5' 2"f 5' 2"f 5' 0"
9' 2" 8' 7" 11' 10"f 10' 4" 8' 8" 8' 2" 11' 1"f 9' 10" 8' 4" 7' 10" 9' 11"f 9' 2" 7' 9" 7' 3" 9' 0"f 8' 7" 7' 3" 6' 10"
8' 4" 7' 10" 10' 3"f 9' 5" 7' 11" 7' 5" 9' 7"f 9' 0" 7' 7" 7' 1" 8' 7"f 8' 4" 7' 0" 6' 7" 7' 10"f 7' 10"f 6' 7" 6' 3"
7' 3" 6' 10" 8' 4"f 8' 2" 6' 11" 6' 6" 7' 10"f 7' 10"f 6' 7" 6' 3" 7' 0"f 7' 0"f 6' 2" 5' 9" 6' 5"f 6' 5"f 5' 9" 5' 5"
9' 10" 9' 3" 12' 8" 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 9" 12' 1" 10' 7" 8' 11" 8' 5" 11' 0"f 9' 10" 8' 3" 7' 9" 10' 1"f 9' 3" 7' 9" 7' 4"
8' 11" 8' 5" 11' 5"f 10' 0" 8' 6" 8' 0" 10' 8"f 9' 7" 8' 1" 7' 7" 9' 7"f 8' 11" 7' 6" 7' 1" 8' 9"f 8' 5" 7' 1" 6' 8"
7' 9" 7' 4" 9' 4"f 8' 9" 7' 5" 7' 0" 8' 9"f 8' 5" 7' 1" 6' 8" 7' 10"f 7' 9" 6' 7" 6' 2" 7' 1"f 7' 1"f 6' 2" 5' 10"
10' 6" 9' 10" 13' 6" 11' 10" 9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 11" 11' 3" 9' 6" 9' 0" 12' 0" 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 11' 3"f 9' 10" 8' 4" 7' 10"
9' 6" 9' 0" 12' 3" 10' 9" 9' 1" 8' 6" 11' 9" 10' 3" 8' 8" 8' 2" 10' 8"f 9' 6" 8' 0" 7' 7" 9' 9"f 9' 0" 7' 7" 7' 1"
8' 4" 7' 10" 10' 5"f 9' 4" 7' 11" 7' 5" 9' 9"f 9' 0" 7' 7" 7' 1" 8' 9"f 8' 4" 7' 0" 6' 7" 8' 0"f 7' 10" 6' 7" 6' 3"
8' 10" 8' 4" 10' 4"f 10' 0" 8' 5" 7' 11" 9' 8"f 9' 6" 8' 1" 7' 7" 8' 7"f 8' 7"f 7' 6" 7' 0" 7' 10"f 7' 10"f 7' 0" 6' 7"
8' 1" 7' 7" 8' 11"f 8' 11"f 7' 8" 7' 2" 8' 4"f 8' 4"f 7' 4" 6' 11" 7' 6"f 7' 6"f 6' 9" 6' 5" 6' 10"f 6' 10"f 6' 5" 6' 0"
7' 0" 6' 7" 7' 3"f 7' 3"f 6' 8" 6' 3" 6' 10"f 6' 10"f 6' 5" 6' 0" 6' 1"f 6' 1"f 5' 11" 5' 7" 5' 7"f 5' 7"f 5' 7"f 5' 3"
9' 7" 9' 0" 12' 5" 10' 10" 9' 2" 8' 7" 11' 9"f 10' 4" 8' 9" 8' 3" 10' 6"f 9' 7" 8' 1" 7' 7" 9' 7"f 9' 0" 7' 7" 7' 2"
8' 9" 8' 3" 10' 11"f 9' 10" 8' 3" 7' 10" 10' 2"f 9' 5" 7' 11" 7' 6" 9' 2"f 8' 9" 7' 4" 6' 11" 8' 4"f 8' 3" 6' 11" 6' 6"
7' 7" 7' 2" 8' 11"f 8' 7" 7' 3" 6' 10" 8' 4"f 8' 3" 6' 11" 6' 6" 7' 5"f 7' 5"f 6' 5" 6' 1" 6' 10"f 6' 10"f 6' 1" 5' 8"
10' 4" 9' 8" 13' 3" 11' 7" 9' 9" 9' 2" 12' 8" 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 10" 11' 9"f 10' 4" 8' 8" 8' 2" 10' 9"f 9' 8" 8' 2" 7' 8"
9' 4" 8' 10" 12' 1" 10' 6" 8' 11" 8' 4" 11' 5"f 10' 1" 8' 6" 8' 0" 10' 2"f 9' 4" 7' 11" 7' 5" 9' 4"f 8' 10" 7' 5" 7' 0"
8' 2" 7' 8" 9' 11"f 9' 2" 7' 9" 7' 4" 9' 4"f 8' 10" 7' 5" 7' 0" 8' 4"f 8' 2" 6' 11" 6' 6" 7' 7"f 7' 7"f 6' 6" 6' 1"
11' 0" 10' 4" 14' 2" 12' 5" 10' 5" 9' 10" 13' 7" 11' 10" 10' 0" 9' 5" 12' 7" 11' 0" 9' 3" 8' 9" 11' 10" 10' 4" 8' 9" 8' 3"
10' 0" 9' 5" 12' 11" 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 12' 4" 10' 9" 9' 1" 8' 7" 11' 5"f 10' 0" 8' 5" 7' 11" 10' 5"f 9' 5" 7' 11" 7' 6"
8' 9" 8' 3" 11' 1"f 9' 10" 8' 4" 7' 10" 10' 5"f 9' 5" 7' 11" 7' 6" 9' 4"f 8' 9" 7' 4" 6' 11" 8' 6"f 8' 3" 6' 11" 6' 6"
12' 2" 11' 6" 15' 9" 13' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 15' 0" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 13' 11" 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8" 13' 2" 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1"
11' 1" 10' 5" 14' 3" 12' 6" 10' 6" 9' 11" 13' 8" 11' 11" 10' 1" 9' 6" 12' 8" 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 10" 11' 11" 10' 5" 8' 10" 8' 3"
9' 8" 9' 1" 12' 6" 10' 11" 9' 2" 8' 8" 11' 11" 10' 5" 8' 10" 8' 3" 11' 1" 9' 8" 8' 2" 7' 8" 10' 2"f 9' 1" 7' 8" 7' 3"
9' 4" 8' 9" 10' 8"f 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 10' 0"f 10' 0"f 8' 5" 7' 11" 8' 11"f 8' 11"f 7' 10" 7' 5" 8' 2"f 8' 2"f 7' 5" 6' 11"
8' 5" 7' 11" 9' 3"f 9' 3"f 8' 0" 7' 7" 8' 8"f 8' 8"f 7' 8" 7' 3" 7' 9"f 7' 9"f 7' 2" 6' 9" 7' 1"f 7' 1"f 6' 9" 6' 4"
7' 5" 6' 11" 7' 7"f 7' 7"f 7' 0" 6' 7" 7' 1"f 7' 1"f 6' 9" 6' 4" 6' 4"f 6' 4"f 6' 3" 5' 10" 5' 9"f 5' 9"f 5' 9"f 5' 6"
10' 2" 9' 7" 12' 11"f 11' 5" 9' 8" 9' 1" 12' 1"f 10' 11" 9' 3" 8' 8" 10' 10"f 10' 2" 8' 7" 8' 1" 9' 10"f 9' 7" 8' 1" 7' 7"
9' 3" 8' 8" 11' 2"f 10' 5" 8' 9" 8' 3" 10' 6"f 9' 11" 8' 4" 7' 11" 9' 4"f 9' 3" 7' 9" 7' 4" 8' 7"f 8' 7"f 7' 4" 6' 11"
8' 1" 7' 7" 9' 2"f 9' 1" 7' 8" 7' 2" 8' 7"f 8' 7"f 7' 4" 6' 11" 7' 8"f 7' 8"f 6' 9" 6' 5" 7' 0"f 7' 0"f 6' 5" 6' 0"
10' 11" 10' 3" 14' 0" 12' 3" 10' 4" 9' 9" 13' 5" 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 5" 10' 11" 9' 2" 8' 8" 11' 7"f 10' 3" 8' 8" 8' 1"
9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 9" 11' 2" 9' 5" 8' 10" 12' 2" 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 5" 11' 0"f 9' 11" 8' 4" 7' 10" 10' 0"f 9' 4" 7' 10" 7' 5"
8' 8" 8' 1" 10' 9"f 9' 9" 8' 2" 7' 9" 10' 0"f 9' 4" 7' 10" 7' 5" 9' 0"f 8' 8" 7' 3" 6' 10" 8' 2"f 8' 1" 6' 10" 6' 5"
11' 8" 11' 0" 15' 0" 13' 1" 11' 1" 10' 5" 14' 4" 12' 7" 10' 7" 9' 11" 13' 4" 11' 8" 9' 10" 9' 3" 12' 7" 11' 0" 9' 3" 8' 8"
10' 7" 9' 11" 13' 8" 11' 11" 10' 1" 9' 6" 13' 1" 11' 5" 9' 7" 9' 1" 12' 1" 10' 7" 8' 11" 8' 5" 11' 3"f 9' 11" 8' 5" 7' 11"
9' 3" 8' 8" 11' 11" 10' 5" 8' 9" 8' 3" 11' 3"f 9' 11" 8' 5" 7' 11" 10' 0"f 9' 3" 7' 10" 7' 4" 9' 2"f 8' 8" 7' 4" 6' 11"
12' 11" 12' 2" 16' 8" 14' 7" 12' 3" 11' 7" 15' 11" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" 14' 9" 12' 11" 10' 11" 10' 3" 13' 11" 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8"
11' 9" 11' 1" 15' 2" 13' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 14' 6" 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 0" 13' 5" 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 8" 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 9"
10' 3" 9' 8" 13' 3" 11' 7" 9' 9" 9' 2" 12' 8" 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 9" 11' 9" 10' 3" 8' 8" 8' 2" 11' 0"f 9' 8" 8' 2" 7' 8"
9' 8" 9' 1" 11' 0"f 10' 11" 9' 2" 8' 8" 10' 4"f 10' 4"f 8' 10" 8' 3" 9' 3"f 9' 3"f 8' 2" 7' 8" 8' 5"f 8' 5"f 7' 8" 7' 3"
8' 10" 8' 3" 9' 7"f 9' 7"f 8' 4" 7' 10" 8' 11"f 8' 11"f 8' 0" 7' 6" 8' 0"f 8' 0"f 7' 5" 7' 0" 7' 4"f 7' 4"f 7' 0" 6' 7"
7' 8" 7' 3" 7' 10"f 7' 10"f 7' 4" 6' 10" 7' 4"f 7' 4"f 7' 0" 6' 7" 6' 6"f 6' 6"f 6' 6" 6' 1" 6' 0"f 6' 0"f 6' 0"f 5' 9"
10' 8" 10' 1" 13' 3"f 12' 1" 10' 2" 9' 7" 12' 5"f 11' 6" 9' 9" 9' 2" 11' 1"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 6" 10' 1"f 10' 1" 8' 6" 8' 0"
9' 9" 9' 2" 11' 6"f 10' 11" 9' 3" 8' 8" 10' 9"f 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 9' 7"f 9' 7"f 8' 2" 7' 9" 8' 9"f 8' 9"f 7' 9" 7' 3"
8' 6" 8' 0" 9' 4"f 9' 4"f 8' 1" 7' 7" 8' 9"f 8' 9"f 7' 9" 7' 3" 7' 10"f 7' 10"f 7' 2" 6' 9" 7' 2"f 7' 2"f 6' 9" 6' 4"
11' 6" 10' 10" 14' 10" 12' 11" 10' 11" 10' 3" 14' 1"f 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 10" 12' 7"f 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 11' 6"f 10' 10" 9' 1" 8' 7"
10' 5" 9' 10" 13' 1"f 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 2"f 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 10' 11"f 10' 5" 8' 10" 8' 3" 10' 0"f 9' 10" 8' 3" 7' 9"
9' 1" 8' 7" 10' 8"f 10' 3" 8' 8" 8' 2" 10' 0"f 9' 10" 8' 3" 7' 9" 8' 11"f 8' 11"f 7' 8" 7' 3" 8' 2"f 8' 2"f 7' 3" 6' 10"
12' 4" 11' 7" 15' 10" 13' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 15' 2" 13' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 14' 1" 12' 4" 10' 4" 9' 9" 13' 3" 11' 7" 9' 9" 9' 2"
11' 2" 10' 6" 14' 5" 12' 7" 10' 7" 10' 0" 13' 9" 12' 0" 10' 2" 9' 7" 12' 10" 11' 2" 9' 5" 8' 10" 12' 0" 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4"
9' 9" 9' 2" 12' 7" 11' 0" 9' 3" 8' 9" 12' 0" 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 10' 10"f 9' 9" 8' 3" 7' 9" 9' 10"f 9' 2" 7' 9" 7' 3"
13' 8" 12' 10" 17' 7" 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 3" 16' 10" 14' 9" 12' 5" 11' 8" 15' 8" 13' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 14' 9" 12' 10" 10' 10" 10' 2"
12' 5" 11' 8" 16' 0" 14' 0" 11' 10" 11' 1" 15' 4" 13' 4" 11' 3" 10' 7" 14' 3" 12' 5" 10' 6" 9' 10" 13' 4" 11' 8" 9' 10" 9' 3"
10' 10" 10' 2" 14' 0" 12' 3" 10' 4" 9' 8" 13' 4" 11' 8" 9' 10" 9' 3" 12' 5" 10' 10" 9' 2" 8' 7" 11' 5"f 10' 2" 8' 7" 8' 1"

Limiting Heights Notes For DietrichTM Studs (continued)


6) Cells having an "f" indicate the limiting height is controlled by stress.
7) Cells marked with an " * " have an h/t>200 and thus require end stiffeners. Blank cells have an h/t>260.
8) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than
24" o/c is assumed. (.75" for 2.5" studs)
9) Unless noted otherwise, all values are based on Fy=33 ksi for 20g &18g; Fy=50ksi for 16g or heavier.
10) For deflection calculations wind loads have been multiplied by 0.7 per the AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud
Design 2004 Edition except for the 5psf load which is considered an interior wall load.

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4" Studs Limiting Wall Heights
Member Spc. 5 psf 15 psf 20 psf 25 psf 30 psf
Type Gauge (in.) L/120 L/240 L/360 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360
12 25' 2" 20' 0" 17' 6" 15' 6"f 13' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 13' 5"f 12' 5" 10' 5" 9' 10" 12' 0"f 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 2" 11' 0"f 10' 10"
20 16 22' 11" 18' 2" 15' 10" 13' 5"f 12' 5" 10' 5" 9' 10" 11' 8"f 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 10' 5"f 10' 5"f 8' 10" 8' 4" 9' 6"f 9' 6"f
24 19' 0"f 15' 10" 13' 10" 11' 0"f 10' 10" 9' 2" 8' 7" 9' 6"f 9' 6"f 8' 4" 7' 10" 8' 6"f 8' 6"f 7' 8" 7' 3" 7' 9"f 7' 9"f
12 27' 4" 21' 8" 18' 11" 16' 11" 14' 9" 12' 6" 11' 9" 15' 5" 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8" 14' 1"f 12' 6" 10' 6" 9' 11" 12' 11"f 11' 9"
18 16 24' 10" 19' 8" 17' 2" 15' 5" 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8" 13' 8"f 12' 2" 10' 4" 9' 8" 12' 3"f 11' 4" 9' 7" 9' 0" 11' 2"f 10' 8"
24 21' 8" 17' 2" 15' 0" 12' 11"f 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 11' 2"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 6" 10' 0"f 9' 11" 8' 4" 7' 10" 9' 1"f 9' 1"f
CWN
12 29' 3" 23' 3" 20' 3" 18' 1" 15' 10" 13' 4" 12' 7" 16' 6" 14' 5" 12' 2" 11' 5" 15' 3" 13' 4" 11' 3" 10' 7" 14' 5" 12' 7"
16 16 26' 7" 21' 1" 18' 5" 16' 6" 14' 5" 12' 2" 11' 5" 15' 0" 13' 1" 11' 0" 10' 4" 13' 11" 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8" 13' 1" 11' 5"
24 23' 3" 18' 5" 16' 1" 14' 5" 12' 7" 10' 7" 10' 0" 13' 1" 11' 5" 9' 8" 9' 1" 11' 10"f 10' 7" 8' 11" 8' 5" 10' 10"f 10' 0"
12 19' 4" 16' 11" 14' 3" 13' 5" 17' 7" 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 2" 16' 4" 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 15' 5" 13' 5"
Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights

31' 3" 24' 10" 21' 8"


14 16 28' 5" 22' 6" 19' 8" 17' 7" 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 2" 16' 0" 14' 0" 11' 9" 11' 1" 14' 10" 13' 0" 10' 11" 10' 4" 14' 0" 12' 2"
24 24' 10" 19' 8" 17' 2" 15' 5" 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8" 14' 0" 12' 2" 10' 4" 9' 8" 13' 0" 11' 4" 9' 7" 9' 0" 12' 1"f 10' 8"
12 26' 4" 20' 11" 18' 3" 16' 4" 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 14' 5"f 13' 0" 10' 11" 10' 4" 12' 11"f 12' 0" 10' 2" 9' 7" 11' 9"f 11' 4"
20 16 23' 11" 19' 0" 16' 7" 14' 5"f 13' 0" 10' 11" 10' 4" 12' 6"f 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 11' 2"f 10' 11" 9' 3" 8' 8" 10' 2"f 10' 2"f
24 20' 5"f 16' 7" 14' 6" 11' 9"f 11' 4" 9' 7" 9' 0" 10' 2"f 10' 2"f 8' 8" 8' 2" 9' 1"f 9' 1"f 8' 1" 7' 7" 8' 4"f 8' 4"f
12 28' 7" 22' 8" 19' 10" 17' 9" 15' 6" 13' 1" 12' 3" 16' 1" 14' 1" 11' 10" 11' 2" 14' 11" 13' 1" 11' 0" 10' 4" 13' 10"f 12' 3"
18 16 26' 0" 20' 7" 18' 0" 16' 1" 14' 1" 11' 10" 11' 2" 14' 8" 12' 9" 10' 9" 10' 2" 13' 2"f 11' 10" 10' 0" 9' 5" 12' 0"f 11' 2"
24 22' 8" 18' 0" 15' 9" 13' 10"f 12' 3" 10' 4" 9' 9" 12' 0"f 11' 2" 9' 5" 8' 10" 10' 9"f 10' 4" 8' 9" 8' 3" 9' 9"f 9' 9"
12 30' 8" 24' 4" 21' 3" 19' 0" 16' 7" 14' 0" 13' 2" 17' 3" 15' 1" 12' 9" 12' 0" 16' 0" 14' 0" 11' 10" 11' 1" 15' 1" 13' 2"
CSJ 16 16 27' 10" 22' 1" 19' 4" 17' 3" 15' 1" 12' 9" 12' 0" 15' 8" 13' 8" 11' 7" 10' 10" 14' 7" 12' 9" 10' 9" 10' 1" 13' 8" 12' 0"
24 24' 4" 19' 4" 16' 10" 15' 1" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 13' 8" 12' 0" 10' 1" 9' 6" 12' 7"f 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 10" 11' 6"f 10' 5"
12 32' 10" 26' 0" 22' 9" 20' 4" 17' 9" 15' 0" 14' 1" 18' 6" 16' 2" 13' 7" 12' 10" 17' 2" 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 16' 2" 14' 1"
14 16 29' 10" 23' 8" 20' 8" 18' 6" 16' 2" 13' 7" 12' 10" 16' 9" 14' 8" 12' 4" 11' 8" 15' 7" 13' 7" 11' 6" 10' 10" 14' 8" 12' 10"
24 26' 0" 20' 8" 18' 1" 16' 2" 14' 1" 11' 11" 11' 2" 14' 8" 12' 10" 10' 10" 10' 2" 13' 7" 11' 11" 10' 0" 9' 5" 12' 10" 11' 2"
12 36' 4" 28' 10" 25' 2" 22' 6" 19' 8" 16' 7" 15' 7" 20' 6" 17' 11" 15' 1" 14' 2" 19' 0" 16' 7" 14' 0" 13' 2" 17' 11" 15' 7"
12 16 33' 0" 26' 3" 22' 11" 20' 6" 17' 11" 15' 1" 14' 2" 18' 7" 16' 3" 13' 8" 12' 11" 17' 3" 15' 1" 12' 9" 12' 0" 16' 3" 14' 2"
24 28' 10" 22' 11" 20' 0" 17' 11" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 5" 16' 3" 14' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 15' 1" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 6" 14' 2" 12' 5"
12 27' 8" 22' 0" 19' 2" 17' 2" 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 15' 0"f 13' 7" 11' 6" 10' 10" 13' 5"f 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 0" 12' 3"f 11' 11"
20 16 25' 2" 19' 11" 17' 5" 15' 0"f 13' 7" 11' 6" 10' 10" 12' 11"f 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 10" 11' 7"f 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 10' 7"f 10' 7"f
24 21' 2"f 17' 5" 15' 3" 12' 3"f 11' 11" 10' 0" 9' 5" 10' 7"f 10' 7"f 9' 1" 8' 7" 9' 6"f 9' 6"f 8' 6" 8' 0" 8' 8"f 8' 8"f
12 30' 2" 23' 11" 20' 11" 18' 8" 16' 4" 13' 9" 13' 0" 17' 0" 14' 10" 12' 6" 11' 9" 15' 9" 13' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 14' 10"f 13' 0"
18 16 27' 5" 21' 9" 19' 0" 17' 0" 14' 10" 12' 6" 11' 9" 15' 5" 13' 6" 11' 4" 10' 8" 14' 0"f 12' 6" 10' 7" 9' 11" 12' 10"f 11' 9"
24 23' 11" 19' 0" 16' 7" 14' 10"f 13' 0" 10' 11" 10' 4" 12' 10"f 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 11' 6"f 10' 11" 9' 3" 8' 8" 10' 6"f 10' 4"
12 32' 4" 25' 8" 22' 5" 20' 1" 17' 6" 14' 9" 13' 11" 18' 3" 15' 11" 13' 5" 12' 8" 16' 11" 14' 9" 12' 6" 11' 9" 15' 11" 13' 11"
CSW 16 16 29' 5" 23' 4" 20' 5" 18' 3" 15' 11" 13' 5" 12' 8" 16' 7" 14' 6" 12' 2" 11' 6" 15' 4" 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8" 14' 6" 12' 8"
24 25' 8" 20' 5" 17' 10" 15' 11" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 0" 14' 6" 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 0" 13' 5" 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 5"f 11' 0"
12 34' 8" 27' 6" 24' 0" 21' 6" 18' 9" 15' 10" 14' 11" 19' 6" 17' 1" 14' 5" 13' 6" 18' 1" 15' 10" 13' 4" 12' 7" 17' 1" 14' 11"
14 16 31' 6" 25' 0" 21' 10" 19' 6" 17' 1" 14' 5" 13' 6" 17' 9" 15' 6" 13' 1" 12' 4" 16' 6" 14' 5" 12' 2" 11' 5" 15' 6" 13' 6"
24 27' 6" 21' 10" 19' 1" 17' 1" 14' 11" 12' 7" 11' 10" 15' 6" 13' 6" 11' 5" 10' 9" 14' 5" 12' 7" 10' 7" 10' 0" 13' 6" 11' 10"
12 38' 6" 30' 7" 26' 8" 23' 10" 20' 10" 17' 7" 16' 6" 21' 8" 18' 11" 16' 0" 15' 0" 20' 1" 17' 7" 14' 10" 13' 11" 18' 11" 16' 6"
12 16 35' 0" 27' 9" 24' 3" 21' 8" 18' 11" 16' 0" 15' 0" 19' 8" 17' 2" 14' 6" 13' 8" 18' 3" 16' 0" 13' 6" 12' 8" 17' 2" 15' 0"
24 30' 7" 24' 3" 21' 2" 18' 11" 16' 6" 13' 11" 13' 2" 17' 2" 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 16' 0" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" 15' 0" 13' 2"
12 28' 9" 22' 10" 19' 11" 17' 10" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 4" 15' 5"f 14' 2" 11' 11" 11' 3" 13' 10"f 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 12' 7"f 12' 4"
20 16 26' 2" 20' 9" 18' 1" 15' 5"f 14' 2" 11' 11" 11' 3" 13' 5"f 12' 10" 10' 10" 10' 2" 12' 0"f 11' 11" 10' 1" 9' 6" 10' 11"f 10' 11"f
24 21' 10"f 18' 1" 15' 10" 12' 7"f 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 10" 10' 11"f 10' 11"f 9' 6" 8' 11" 9' 9"f 9' 9"f 8' 10" 8' 3" 8' 11"f 8' 11"f
12 31' 9" 25' 3" 22' 0" 19' 8" 17' 2" 14' 6" 13' 8" 17' 11" 15' 8" 13' 2" 12' 5" 16' 7"f 14' 6" 12' 3" 11' 6" 15' 2"f 13' 8"
18 16 28' 10" 22' 11" 20' 0" 17' 11" 15' 8" 13' 2" 12' 5" 16' 1"f 14' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 14' 5"f 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 6" 13' 2"f 12' 5"
24 25' 3" 20' 0" 17' 6" 15' 2"f 13' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 13' 2"f 12' 5" 10' 6" 9' 10" 11' 9"f 11' 6" 9' 9" 9' 2" 10' 9"f 10' 9"f
12 34' 0" 27' 0" 23' 7" 21' 2" 18' 6" 15' 7" 14' 8" 19' 2" 16' 9" 14' 2" 13' 4" 17' 10" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 4" 16' 9" 14' 8"
CSE 16 16 30' 11" 24' 6" 21' 5" 19' 2" 16' 9" 14' 2" 13' 4" 17' 5" 15' 3" 12' 10" 12' 1" 16' 2" 14' 2" 11' 11" 11' 3" 14' 11"f 13' 4"
24 27' 0" 21' 5" 18' 8" 16' 9" 14' 8" 12' 4" 11' 8" 14' 11"f 13' 4" 11' 3" 10' 7" 13' 4"f 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 10" 12' 2"f 11' 8"
12 36' 7" 29' 0" 25' 4" 22' 8" 19' 10" 16' 8" 15' 9" 20' 7" 18' 0" 15' 2" 14' 3" 19' 1" 16' 8" 14' 1" 13' 3" 18' 0" 15' 9"
14 16 33' 3" 26' 4" 23' 0" 20' 7" 18' 0" 15' 2" 14' 3" 18' 8" 16' 4" 13' 9" 13' 0" 17' 4" 15' 2" 12' 10" 12' 0" 16' 4" 14' 3"
24 29' 0" 23' 0" 20' 1" 18' 0" 15' 9" 13' 3" 12' 6" 16' 4" 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 15' 2" 13' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 14' 3" 12' 6"
12 40' 8" 32' 3" 28' 2" 25' 2" 22' 0" 18' 7" 17' 6" 22' 11" 20' 0" 16' 10" 15' 10" 21' 3" 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 20' 0" 17' 6"
12 16 36' 11" 29' 4" 25' 7" 22' 11" 20' 0" 16' 10" 15' 10" 20' 10" 18' 2" 15' 4" 14' 5" 19' 4" 16' 10" 14' 3" 13' 5" 18' 2" 15' 10"
24 32' 3" 25' 7" 22' 4" 20' 0" 17' 6" 14' 9" 13' 10" 18' 2" 15' 10" 13' 5" 12' 7" 16' 10" 14' 9" 12' 5" 11' 8" 15' 10" 13' 10"

Limiting Heights Notes For DietrichTM Studs


1) Studs are checked for simple-span deflection and stress. Stress calculations are made at mid-span for fully braced moment, end shear
through the unperforated section, and shear moment interaction through the perforated section 10" away from the end bearing.
2) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
3) Limiting heights are based on continuous lateral support of each flange over the full height of the stud.
4) Heights are based on steel properties only.
5) End reactions must be checked for web crippling separately.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights


4" Studs Limiting Wall Heights (continued)
30 psf (cont.) 35 psf 40 psf 50 psf 60 psf
L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720
9' 2" 8' 7" 10' 2"f 10' 2"f 8' 8" 8' 2" 9' 6"f 9' 6"f 8' 4" 7' 10" 8' 6"f 8' 6"f 7' 8" 7' 3" 7' 9"f 7' 9"f 7' 3" 6' 10"
8' 4" 7' 10" 8' 10"f 8' 10"f 7' 11" 7' 5" 8' 3"f 8' 3"f 7' 6" 7' 1" 7' 4"f 7' 4"f 7' 0" 6' 7" 6' 9"f 6' 9"f 6' 7" 6' 2"
7' 3" 6' 10" 7' 2"f 7' 2"f 6' 11" 6' 6" 6' 9"f 6' 9"f 6' 7" 6' 2" 6' 0"f 6' 0"f 6' 0"f 5' 9" 5' 6"f 5' 6"f 5' 6"f 5' 5"
9' 11" 9' 4" 11' 11"f 11' 2" 9' 5" 8' 10" 11' 2"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 6" 10' 0"f 9' 11" 8' 4" 7' 10" 9' 1"f 9' 1"f 7' 10" 7' 5"
9' 0" 8' 6" 10' 4"f 10' 2" 8' 7" 8' 0" 9' 8"f 9' 8"f 8' 2" 7' 8" 8' 8"f 8' 8"f 7' 7" 7' 2" 7' 11"f 7' 11"f 7' 2" 6' 9"
7' 10" 7' 5" 8' 5"f 8' 5"f 7' 6" 7' 0" 7' 11"f 7' 11"f 7' 2" 6' 9" 7' 1"f 7' 1"f 6' 8" 6' 3" 6' 5"f 6' 5"f 6' 3" 5' 10"
10' 7" 10' 0" 13' 8" 11' 11" 10' 1" 9' 6" 13' 1" 11' 5" 9' 8" 9' 1" 11' 10"f 10' 7" 8' 11" 8' 5" 10' 10"f 10' 0" 8' 5" 7' 11"
9' 8" 9' 1" 12' 3"f 10' 10" 9' 2" 8' 7" 11' 6"f 10' 4" 8' 9" 8' 3" 10' 3"f 9' 8" 8' 1" 7' 8" 9' 4"f 9' 1" 7' 8" 7' 2"
8' 5" 7' 11" 10' 0"f 9' 6" 8' 0" 7' 6" 9' 4"f 9' 1" 7' 8" 7' 2" 8' 5"f 8' 5"f 7' 1" 6' 8" 7' 8"f 7' 8"f 6' 8" 6' 3"
11' 4" 10' 8" 14' 7" 12' 9" 10' 9" 10' 2" 14' 0" 12' 2" 10' 4" 9' 8" 13' 0" 11' 4" 9' 7" 9' 0" 12' 1"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 6"
10' 4" 9' 8" 13' 3" 11' 7" 9' 9" 9' 2" 12' 8" 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 10" 11' 6"f 10' 4" 8' 8" 8' 2" 10' 6"f 9' 8" 8' 2" 7' 8"
9' 0" 8' 6" 11' 2"f 10' 2" 8' 7" 8' 0" 10' 6"f 9' 8" 8' 2" 7' 8" 9' 4"f 9' 0" 7' 7" 7' 2" 8' 7"f 8' 6" 7' 2" 6' 9"
9' 7" 9' 0" 10' 11"f 10' 9" 9' 1" 8' 6" 10' 2"f 10' 2"f 8' 8" 8' 2" 9' 1"f 9' 1"f 8' 1" 7' 7" 8' 4"f 8' 4"f 7' 7" 7' 2"
8' 8" 8' 2" 9' 5"f 9' 5"f 8' 3" 7' 9" 8' 10"f 8' 10"f 7' 11" 7' 5" 7' 11"f 7' 11"f 7' 4" 6' 11" 7' 2"f 7' 2"f 6' 11" 6' 6"
7' 7" 7' 2" 7' 8"f 7' 8"f 7' 2" 6' 9" 7' 2"f 7' 2"f 6' 11" 6' 6" 6' 5"f 6' 5"f 6' 5" 6' 0" 5' 11"f 5' 11"f 5' 11"f 5' 8"
10' 4" 9' 9" 12' 10"f 11' 8" 9' 10" 9' 3" 12' 0"f 11' 2" 9' 5" 8' 10" 10' 9"f 10' 4" 8' 9" 8' 3" 9' 9"f 9' 9" 8' 3" 7' 9"
9' 5" 8' 10" 11' 1"f 10' 7" 8' 11" 8' 5" 10' 5"f 10' 2" 8' 7" 8' 1" 9' 3"f 9' 3"f 7' 11" 7' 6" 8' 6"f 8' 6"f 7' 6" 7' 0"
8' 3" 7' 9" 9' 1"f 9' 1"f 7' 10" 7' 4" 8' 6"f 8' 6"f 7' 6" 7' 0" 7' 7"f 7' 7"f 6' 11" 6' 6" 6' 11"f 6' 11"f 6' 6" 6' 2"
11' 1" 10' 5" 14' 4" 12' 6" 10' 7" 9' 11" 13' 8" 12' 0" 10' 1" 9' 6" 12' 7"f 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 10" 11' 6"f 10' 5" 8' 10" 8' 4"
10' 1" 9' 6" 13' 0" 11' 4" 9' 7" 9' 0" 12' 3"f 10' 10" 9' 2" 8' 8" 10' 11"f 10' 1" 8' 6" 8' 0" 10' 0"f 9' 6" 8' 0" 7' 6"
8' 10" 8' 4" 10' 8"f 9' 11" 8' 5" 7' 11" 10' 0"f 9' 6" 8' 0" 7' 6" 8' 11"f 8' 10" 7' 5" 7' 0" 8' 2"f 8' 2"f 7' 0" 6' 7"
11' 11" 11' 2" 15' 4" 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8" 14' 8" 12' 10" 10' 10" 10' 2" 13' 7" 11' 11" 10' 0" 9' 5" 12' 10" 11' 2" 9' 5" 8' 11"
10' 10" 10' 2" 13' 11" 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8" 13' 4" 11' 8" 9' 10" 9' 3" 12' 3"f 10' 10" 9' 1" 8' 7" 11' 2"f 10' 2" 8' 7" 8' 1"
9' 5" 8' 11" 11' 11"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 5" 11' 2"f 10' 2" 8' 7" 8' 1" 10' 0"f 9' 5" 8' 0" 7' 6" 9' 1"f 8' 11" 7' 6" 7' 1"
13' 2" 12' 5" 17' 0" 14' 10" 12' 6" 11' 9" 16' 3" 14' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 15' 1" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 6" 14' 2" 12' 5" 10' 6" 9' 10"
12' 0" 11' 3" 15' 5" 13' 6" 11' 4" 10' 8" 14' 9" 12' 11" 10' 11" 10' 3" 13' 8" 12' 0" 10' 1" 9' 6" 12' 11" 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11"
10' 6" 9' 10" 13' 6" 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 11" 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 11' 11"f 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 10' 11"f 9' 10" 8' 4" 7' 10"
10' 0" 9' 5" 11' 4"f 11' 4" 9' 6" 9' 0" 10' 7"f 10' 7"f 9' 1" 8' 7" 9' 6"f 9' 6"f 8' 6" 8' 0" 8' 8"f 8' 8"f 8' 0" 7' 6"
9' 1" 8' 7" 9' 10"f 9' 10"f 8' 8" 8' 2" 9' 2"f 9' 2"f 8' 3" 7' 10" 8' 2"f 8' 2"f 7' 8" 7' 3" 7' 6"f 7' 6"f 7' 3" 6' 10"
8' 0" 7' 6" 8' 0"f 8' 0"f 7' 7" 7' 1" 7' 6"f 7' 6"f 7' 3" 6' 10" 6' 8"f 6' 8"f 6' 8"f 6' 4" 6' 1"f 6' 1"f 6' 1"f 5' 11"

• 4" Limiting Wall Heights


10' 11" 10' 4" 13' 8"f 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 9" 12' 10"f 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 11' 6"f 10' 11" 9' 3" 8' 8" 10' 6"f 10' 4" 8' 8" 8' 2"
9' 11" 9' 4" 11' 10"f 11' 2" 9' 5" 8' 11" 11' 1"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 6" 9' 11"f 9' 11"f 8' 5" 7' 11" 9' 1"f 9' 1"f 7' 11" 7' 5"
8' 8" 8' 2" 9' 8"f 9' 8"f 8' 3" 7' 9" 9' 1"f 9' 1"f 7' 11" 7' 5" 8' 1"f 8' 1"f 7' 4" 6' 11" 7' 5"f 7' 5"f 6' 11" 6' 6"
11' 9" 11' 0" 15' 1" 13' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 14' 6" 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 0" 13' 5" 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 12' 5"f 11' 0" 9' 4" 8' 9"
10' 8" 10' 0" 13' 9" 12' 0" 10' 1" 9' 6" 13' 2" 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 11' 9"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 6" 10' 9"f 10' 0" 8' 6" 8' 0"
9' 4" 8' 9" 11' 6"f 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 10' 9"f 10' 0" 8' 6" 8' 0" 9' 7"f 9' 4" 7' 10" 7' 5" 8' 9"f 8' 9" 7' 5" 6' 11"
12' 7" 11' 10" 16' 2" 14' 2" 11' 11" 11' 3" 15' 6" 13' 6" 11' 5" 10' 9" 14' 5" 12' 7" 10' 7" 10' 0" 13' 6" 11' 10" 10' 0" 9' 5"
11' 5" 10' 9" 14' 9" 12' 10" 10' 10" 10' 2" 14' 1" 12' 4" 10' 4" 9' 9" 13' 1" 11' 5" 9' 8" 9' 1" 12' 0"f 10' 9" 9' 1" 8' 6"
10' 0" 9' 5" 12' 10"f 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 12' 0"f 10' 9" 9' 1" 8' 6" 10' 9"f 10' 0" 8' 5" 7' 11" 9' 10"f 9' 5" 7' 11" 7' 5"
13' 11" 13' 2" 18' 0" 15' 9" 13' 3" 12' 6" 17' 2" 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 16' 0" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" 15' 0" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5"
12' 8" 11' 11" 16' 4" 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 15' 8" 13' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 14' 6" 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 1" 13' 8" 11' 11" 10' 1" 9' 6"
11' 1" 10' 5" 14' 3" 12' 6" 10' 6" 9' 11" 13' 8" 11' 11" 10' 1" 9' 6" 12' 8" 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 9" 11' 9"f 10' 5" 8' 9" 8' 3"
10' 5" 9' 10" 11' 8"f 11' 8"f 9' 11" 9' 4" 10' 11"f 10' 11"f 9' 6" 8' 11" 9' 9"f 9' 9"f 8' 10" 8' 3" 8' 11"f 8' 11"f 8' 3" 7' 9"
9' 6" 8' 11" 10' 1"f 10' 1"f 9' 0" 8' 6" 9' 6"f 9' 6"f 8' 7" 8' 1" 8' 6"f 8' 6"f 8' 0" 7' 6" 7' 9"f 7' 9"f 7' 6" 7' 1"
8' 3" 7' 9" 8' 3"f 8' 3"f 7' 10" 7' 5" 7' 9"f 7' 9"f 7' 6" 7' 1" 6' 11"f 6' 11"f 6' 11"f 6' 7" 6' 4"f 6' 4"f 6' 4"f 6' 2"
11' 6" 10' 10" 14' 0"f 13' 0" 10' 11" 10' 4" 13' 2"f 12' 5" 10' 6" 9' 10" 11' 9"f 11' 6" 9' 9" 9' 2" 10' 9"f 10' 9"f 9' 2" 8' 7"
10' 6" 9' 10" 12' 2"f 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 11' 4"f 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 10' 2"f 10' 2"f 8' 10" 8' 4" 9' 3"f 9' 3"f 8' 4" 7' 10"
9' 2" 8' 7" 9' 11"f 9' 11"f 8' 8" 8' 2" 9' 3"f 9' 3"f 8' 4" 7' 10" 8' 4"f 8' 4"f 7' 9" 7' 3" 7' 7"f 7' 7"f 7' 3" 6' 10"
12' 4" 11' 8" 15' 11" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" 14' 11"f 13' 4" 11' 3" 10' 7" 13' 4"f 12' 4" 10' 5" 9' 10" 12' 2"f 11' 8" 9' 10" 9' 3"
11' 3" 10' 7" 13' 10"f 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 0" 12' 11"f 12' 1" 10' 2" 9' 7" 11' 7"f 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 10' 7"f 10' 7"f 8' 11" 8' 5"
9' 10" 9' 3" 11' 4"f 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 9" 10' 7"f 10' 7"f 8' 11" 8' 5" 9' 5"f 9' 5"f 8' 3" 7' 9" 8' 8"f 8' 8"f 7' 9" 7' 4"
13' 3" 12' 6" 17' 1" 14' 11" 12' 7" 11' 10" 16' 4" 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 15' 2" 13' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 14' 3" 12' 6" 10' 6" 9' 11"
12' 0" 11' 4" 15' 6" 13' 7" 11' 5" 10' 9" 14' 10" 13' 0" 10' 11" 10' 4" 13' 9" 12' 0" 10' 2" 9' 7" 12' 10"f 11' 4" 9' 7" 9' 0"
10' 6" 9' 11" 13' 7" 11' 10" 10' 0" 9' 5" 12' 10"f 11' 4" 9' 7" 9' 0" 11' 6"f 10' 6" 8' 10" 8' 4" 10' 6"f 9' 11" 8' 4" 7' 10"
14' 9" 13' 10" 19' 0" 16' 7" 14' 0" 13' 2" 18' 2" 15' 10" 13' 5" 12' 7" 16' 10" 14' 9" 12' 5" 11' 8" 15' 10" 13' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0"
13' 5" 12' 7" 17' 3" 15' 1" 12' 9" 12' 0" 16' 6" 14' 5" 12' 2" 11' 5" 15' 4" 13' 5" 11' 3" 10' 7" 14' 5" 12' 7" 10' 7" 10' 0"
11' 8" 11' 0" 15' 1" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 14' 5" 12' 7" 10' 7" 10' 0" 13' 5" 11' 8" 9' 10" 9' 3" 12' 7"f 11' 0" 9' 3" 8' 9"

Limiting Heights Notes For DietrichTM Studs (continued)


6) Cells having an "f" indicate the limiting height is controlled by stress.
7) Cells marked with an " * " have an h/t>200 and thus require end stiffeners. Blank cells have an h/t>260.
8) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than
24" o/c is assumed. (.75" for 2.5" studs)
9) Unless noted otherwise, all values are based on Fy=33 ksi for 20g &18g; Fy=50ksi for 16g or heavier.
10) For deflection calculations wind loads have been multiplied by 0.7 per the AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud
Design 2004 Edition except for the 5psf load which is considered an interior wall load.

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6" Studs Limiting Wall Heights
Member Spc. 5 psf 15 psf 20 psf 25 psf 30 psf
Type Gauge (in.) L/120 L/240 L/360 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360
12 34' 6" 27' 4" 23' 11" 20' 0"f 18' 8" 15' 9" 14' 10" 17' 4"f 16' 11" 14' 4" 13' 5" 15' 6"f 15' 6"f 13' 3" 12' 6" 14' 2"f 14' 2"f
20 16 30' 0"f 24' 10" 21' 8" 17' 4"f 16' 11" 14' 4" 13' 5" 15' 0"f 15' 0"f 13' 0" 12' 3" 13' 5"f 13' 5"f 12' 1" 11' 4" 12' 3"f 12' 3"f
24 24' 6"f 21' 8" 19' 0" 14' 2"f 14' 2"f 12' 6" 11' 9" 12' 3"f 12' 3"f 11' 4" 10' 8" 10' 11"f 10' 11"f 10' 6" 9' 11" 10' 0"f 10' 0"f
12 37' 8" 29' 11" 26' 2" 23' 4" 20' 5" 17' 3" 16' 2" 20' 7"f 18' 6" 15' 8" 14' 9" 18' 5"f 17' 3" 14' 6" 13' 8" 16' 10"f 16' 2"
18 16 34' 3" 27' 2" 23' 9" 20' 7"f 18' 6" 15' 8" 14' 9" 17' 10"f 16' 10" 14' 2" 13' 4" 15' 11"f 15' 8" 13' 2" 12' 5" 14' 7"f 14' 7"f
24 29' 2"f 23' 9" 20' 9" 16' 10"f 16' 2" 13' 8" 12' 10" 14' 7"f 14' 7"f 12' 5" 11' 8" 13' 0"f 13' 0"f 11' 6" 10' 10" 11' 11"f 11' 11"f
CWN
12 40' 5" 32' 1" 28' 0" 25' 1" 21' 11" 18' 6" 17' 4" 22' 9" 19' 11" 16' 9" 15' 9" 20' 11"f 18' 6" 15' 7" 14' 8" 19' 1"f 17' 4"
16 16 36' 9" 29' 2" 25' 6" 22' 9" 19' 11" 16' 9" 15' 9" 20' 3"f 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 18' 2"f 16' 9" 14' 2" 13' 4" 16' 7"f 15' 9"
24 32' 1" 25' 6" 22' 3" 19' 1"f 17' 4" 14' 8" 13' 9" 16' 7"f 15' 9" 13' 4" 12' 6" 14' 10"f 14' 8" 12' 4" 11' 8" 13' 6"f 13' 6"f
Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights

12 43' 3" 34' 4" 30' 0" 26' 10" 23' 5" 19' 9" 18' 7" 24' 5" 21' 4" 18' 0" 16' 11" 22' 8" 19' 9" 16' 8" 15' 8" 21' 4" 18' 7"
14 16 39' 4" 31' 3" 27' 3" 24' 5" 21' 4" 18' 0" 16' 11" 22' 2" 19' 4" 16' 4" 15' 4" 20' 7" 18' 0" 15' 2" 14' 3" 19' 4" 16' 11"
24 34' 4" 27' 3" 23' 10" 21' 4" 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 19' 4" 16' 11" 14' 3" 13' 5" 17' 11"f 15' 8" 13' 3" 12' 5" 16' 4"f 14' 9"
12 36' 2" 28' 9" 25' 1" 22' 5" 19' 7" 16' 6" 15' 7" 19' 7"f 17' 10" 15' 0" 14' 2" 17' 6"f 16' 6" 13' 11" 13' 1" 16' 0"f 15' 7"
20 16 32' 11" 26' 1" 22' 10" 19' 7"f 17' 10" 15' 0" 14' 2" 17' 0"f 16' 2" 13' 8" 12' 10" 15' 2"f 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 13' 10"f 13' 10"f
24 27' 9"f 22' 10" 19' 11" 16' 0"f 15' 7" 13' 1" 12' 4" 13' 10"f 13' 10"f 11' 11" 11' 3" 12' 5"f 12' 5"f 11' 1" 10' 5" 11' 4"f 11' 4"f
12 39' 4" 31' 2" 27' 3" 24' 4" 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 11" 22' 2" 19' 4" 16' 4" 15' 4" 20' 7" 17' 11" 15' 2" 14' 3" 19' 4"f 16' 11"
18 16 35' 9" 28' 4" 24' 9" 22' 2" 19' 4" 16' 4" 15' 4" 20' 1" 17' 7" 14' 10" 13' 11" 18' 4"f 16' 4" 13' 9" 12' 11" 16' 9"f 15' 4"
24 31' 2" 24' 9" 21' 8" 19' 4"f 16' 11" 14' 3" 13' 5" 16' 9"f 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 14' 11"f 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 13' 8"f 13' 5"
12 42' 2" 33' 6" 29' 3" 26' 2" 22' 10" 19' 3" 18' 2" 23' 9" 20' 9" 17' 6" 16' 6" 22' 1" 19' 3" 16' 3" 15' 3" 20' 9" 18' 2"
CSJ 16 16 38' 4" 30' 5" 26' 7" 23' 9" 20' 9" 17' 6" 16' 6" 21' 7" 18' 10" 15' 11" 15' 0" 20' 0" 17' 6" 14' 9" 13' 11" 18' 9"f 16' 6"
24 33' 6" 26' 7" 23' 3" 20' 9" 18' 2" 15' 3" 14' 5" 18' 9"f 16' 6" 13' 11" 13' 1" 16' 10"f 15' 3" 12' 11" 12' 2" 15' 4"f 14' 5"
12 45' 2" 35' 11" 31' 4" 28' 0" 24' 6" 20' 8" 19' 5" 25' 5" 22' 3" 18' 9" 17' 8" 23' 8" 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5" 22' 3" 19' 5"
14 16 41' 1" 32' 7" 28' 6" 25' 5" 22' 3" 18' 9" 17' 8" 23' 2" 20' 2" 17' 1" 16' 0" 21' 6" 18' 9" 15' 10" 14' 11" 20' 2" 17' 8"
24 35' 11" 28' 6" 24' 11" 22' 3" 19' 5" 16' 5" 15' 5" 20' 2" 17' 8" 14' 11" 14' 0" 18' 9" 16' 5" 13' 10" 13' 0" 17' 3"f 15' 5"
12 50' 3" 39' 11" 34' 10" 31' 2" 27' 3" 22' 11" 21' 7" 28' 4" 24' 9" 20' 10" 19' 7" 26' 3" 22' 11" 19' 4" 18' 3" 24' 9" 21' 7"
12 16 45' 8" 36' 3" 31' 8" 28' 4" 24' 9" 20' 10" 19' 7" 25' 9" 22' 6" 18' 11" 17' 10" 23' 10" 20' 10" 17' 7" 16' 7" 22' 6" 19' 7"
24 39' 11" 31' 8" 27' 8" 24' 9" 21' 7" 18' 3" 17' 2" 22' 6" 19' 7" 16' 7" 15' 7" 20' 10" 18' 3" 15' 4" 14' 5" 19' 7" 17' 2"
12 37' 10" 30' 1" 26' 3" 23' 3"f 20' 6" 17' 3" 16' 3" 20' 1"f 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 18' 0"f 17' 3" 14' 7" 13' 9" 16' 5"f 16' 3"
20 16 34' 5" 27' 4" 23' 10" 20' 1"f 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 17' 5"f 16' 11" 14' 3" 13' 5" 15' 7"f 15' 7"f 13' 3" 12' 6" 14' 3"f 14' 3"f
24 28' 5"f 23' 10" 20' 10" 16' 5"f 16' 3" 13' 9" 12' 11" 14' 3"f 14' 3"f 12' 6" 11' 9" 12' 9"f 12' 9"f 11' 7" 10' 11" 11' 7"f 11' 7"f
12 41' 3" 32' 9" 28' 7" 25' 7" 22' 4" 18' 10" 17' 9" 23' 3" 20' 4" 17' 2" 16' 1" 21' 5"f 18' 10" 15' 11" 15' 0" 19' 7"f 17' 9"
18 16 37' 6" 29' 9" 26' 0" 23' 3" 20' 4" 17' 2" 16' 1" 20' 9"f 18' 5" 15' 7" 14' 8" 18' 7"f 17' 2" 14' 5" 13' 7" 17' 0"f 16' 1"
24 32' 9" 26' 0" 22' 9" 19' 7"f 17' 9" 15' 0" 14' 1" 17' 0"f 16' 1" 13' 7" 12' 10" 15' 2"f 15' 0" 12' 7" 11' 11" 13' 10"f 13' 10"f
12 44' 4" 35' 2" 30' 9" 27' 6" 24' 0" 20' 3" 19' 1" 25' 0" 21' 10" 18' 5" 17' 4" 23' 2" 20' 3" 17' 1" 16' 1" 21' 10" 19' 1"
CSW 16 16 40' 3" 32' 0" 27' 11" 25' 0" 21' 10" 18' 5" 17' 4" 22' 8" 19' 10" 16' 9" 15' 9" 21' 1" 18' 5" 15' 6" 14' 7" 19' 10" 17' 4"
24 35' 2" 27' 11" 24' 5" 21' 10" 19' 1" 16' 1" 15' 1" 19' 10" 17' 4" 14' 7" 13' 9" 17' 11"f 16' 1" 13' 7" 12' 9" 16' 4"f 15' 1"
12 47' 7" 37' 9" 33' 0" 29' 6" 25' 9" 21' 9" 20' 5" 26' 9" 23' 5" 19' 9" 18' 7" 24' 10" 21' 9" 18' 4" 17' 3" 23' 5" 20' 5"
14 16 43' 2" 34' 3" 29' 11" 26' 9" 23' 5" 19' 9" 18' 7" 24' 4" 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 10" 22' 7" 19' 9" 16' 8" 15' 8" 21' 3" 18' 7"
24 37' 9" 29' 11" 26' 2" 23' 5" 20' 5" 17' 3" 16' 3" 21' 3" 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 19' 9" 17' 3" 14' 6" 13' 8" 18' 5"f 16' 3"
12 52' 11" 42' 0" 36' 8" 32' 10" 28' 8" 24' 2" 22' 9" 29' 10" 26' 0" 22' 0" 20' 8" 27' 8" 24' 2" 20' 5" 19' 2" 26' 0" 22' 9"
12 16 48' 1" 38' 2" 33' 4" 29' 10" 26' 0" 22' 0" 20' 8" 27' 1" 23' 8" 19' 11" 18' 9" 25' 2" 22' 0" 18' 6" 17' 5" 23' 8" 20' 8"
24 42' 0" 33' 4" 29' 2" 26' 0" 22' 9" 19' 2" 18' 1" 23' 8" 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5" 22' 0" 19' 2" 16' 2" 15' 3" 20' 8" 18' 1"
12 39' 3" 31' 2" 27' 2" 23' 9"f 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 10" 20' 7"f 19' 4" 16' 3" 15' 4" 18' 4"f 17' 11" 15' 1" 14' 3" 16' 9"f 16' 9"f
20 16 35' 7"f 28' 3" 24' 8" 20' 7"f 19' 4" 16' 3" 15' 4" 17' 9"f 17' 6" 14' 9" 13' 11" 15' 11"f 15' 11"f 13' 9" 12' 11" 14' 6"f 14' 6"f
24 29' 1"f 24' 8" 21' 7" 16' 9"f 16' 9"f 14' 3" 13' 5" 14' 6"f 14' 6"f 12' 11" 12' 2" 13' 0"f 13' 0"f 12' 0" 11' 3" 11' 10"f 11' 10"f
12 43' 3" 34' 4" 30' 0" 26' 10" 23' 5" 19' 9" 18' 7" 24' 4" 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 11" 22' 0"f 19' 9" 16' 8" 15' 8" 20' 1"f 18' 7"
18 16 39' 3" 31' 2" 27' 3" 24' 4" 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 11" 21' 4"f 19' 4" 16' 4" 15' 4" 19' 1"f 17' 11" 15' 2" 14' 3" 17' 5"f 16' 11"
24 34' 4" 27' 3" 23' 10" 20' 1"f 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 17' 5"f 16' 11" 14' 3" 13' 5" 15' 7"f 15' 7"f 13' 3" 12' 5" 14' 2"f 14' 2"f
12 46' 3" 36' 8" 32' 1" 28' 9" 25' 2" 21' 3" 20' 0" 26' 2" 22' 10" 19' 3" 18' 2" 24' 3" 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 10" 22' 7"f 20' 0"
CSE 16 16 42' 0" 33' 4" 29' 1" 26' 2" 22' 10" 19' 3" 18' 2" 23' 9" 20' 9" 17' 6" 16' 6" 21' 5"f 19' 3" 16' 3" 15' 4" 19' 6"f 18' 2"
24 36' 8" 29' 1" 25' 5" 22' 7"f 20' 0" 16' 10" 15' 10" 19' 6"f 18' 2" 15' 4" 14' 5" 17' 6"f 16' 10" 14' 2" 13' 4" 15' 11"f 15' 10"
12 49' 10" 39' 7" 34' 7" 30' 11" 27' 0" 22' 9" 21' 5" 28' 1" 24' 6" 20' 8" 19' 6" 26' 1" 22' 9" 19' 2" 18' 1" 24' 6" 21' 5"
14 16 45' 3" 35' 11" 31' 5" 28' 1" 24' 6" 20' 8" 19' 6" 25' 6" 22' 3" 18' 10" 17' 8" 23' 8" 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5" 22' 3" 19' 6"
24 39' 7" 31' 5" 27' 5" 24' 6" 21' 5" 18' 1" 17' 0" 22' 3" 19' 6" 16' 5" 15' 5" 20' 8" 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 19' 2"f 17' 0"
12 55' 7" 44' 1" 38' 6" 34' 5" 30' 1" 25' 4" 23' 11" 31' 3" 27' 4" 23' 1" 21' 8" 29' 1" 25' 4" 21' 5" 20' 2" 27' 4" 23' 11"
12 16 50' 6" 40' 1" 35' 0" 31' 3" 27' 4" 23' 1" 21' 8" 28' 5" 24' 10" 20' 11" 19' 9" 26' 5" 23' 1" 19' 5" 18' 4" 24' 10" 21' 8"
24 44' 1" 35' 0" 30' 7" 27' 4" 23' 11" 20' 2" 18' 11" 24' 10" 21' 8" 18' 4" 17' 3" 23' 1" 20' 2" 17' 0" 16' 0" 21' 8" 18' 11"
12 45' 0" 35' 9" 31' 2" 27' 11" 24' 4" 20' 7" 19' 4" 25' 4" 22' 2" 18' 8" 17' 7" 23' 1"f 20' 7" 17' 4" 16' 4" 21' 1"f 19' 4"
18 16 40' 11" 32' 5" 28' 4" 25' 4" 22' 2" 18' 8" 17' 7" 22' 4"f 20' 1" 17' 0" 16' 0" 20' 0"f 18' 8" 15' 9" 14' 10" 18' 3"f 17' 7"
24 35' 9" 28' 4" 24' 9" 21' 1"f 19' 4" 16' 4" 15' 4" 18' 3"f 17' 7" 14' 10" 13' 11" 16' 4"f 16' 4" 13' 9" 12' 11" 14' 11"f 14' 11"f
12 48' 6" 38' 6" 33' 7" 30' 4" 26' 6" 22' 4" 21' 1" 27' 7" 24' 1" 20' 4" 19' 1" 25' 7" 22' 4" 18' 10" 17' 9" 24' 1" 21' 1"
16 16 44' 0" 34' 11" 30' 6" 27' 7" 24' 1" 20' 4" 19' 1" 25' 1" 21' 11" 18' 6" 17' 4" 23' 3" 20' 4" 17' 2" 16' 2" 21' 3"f 19' 1"
24 38' 6" 30' 6" 26' 8" 24' 1" 21' 1" 17' 9" 16' 8" 21' 3"f 19' 1" 16' 2" 15' 2" 19' 1"f 17' 9" 15' 0" 14' 1" 17' 5"f 16' 8"
CSS
12 52' 7" 41' 9" 36' 6" 32' 7" 28' 6" 24' 0" 22' 7" 29' 7" 25' 10" 21' 10" 20' 6" 27' 6" 24' 0" 20' 3" 19' 1" 25' 10" 22' 7"
14 16 47' 9" 37' 11" 33' 2" 29' 7" 25' 10" 21' 10" 20' 6" 26' 11" 23' 6" 19' 10" 18' 8" 25' 0" 21' 10" 18' 5" 17' 4" 23' 6" 20' 6"
24 41' 9" 33' 2" 28' 11" 25' 10" 22' 7" 19' 1" 17' 11" 23' 6" 20' 6" 17' 4" 16' 4" 21' 9"f 19' 1" 16' 1" 15' 2" 19' 10"f 17' 11"
12 58' 8" 46' 7" 40' 8" 36' 4" 31' 9" 26' 10" 25' 3" 33' 1" 28' 10" 24' 4" 22' 11" 30' 8" 26' 10" 22' 7" 21' 3" 28' 10" 25' 3"
12 16 53' 4" 42' 4" 37' 0" 33' 1" 28' 10" 24' 4" 22' 11" 30' 0" 26' 3" 22' 1" 20' 10" 27' 10" 24' 4" 20' 6" 19' 4" 26' 3" 22' 11"
24 46' 7" 37' 0" 32' 4" 28' 10" 25' 3" 21' 3" 20' 0" 26' 3" 22' 11" 19' 4" 18' 2" 24' 4" 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 11" 22' 11" 20' 0"

Limiting Heights Notes For DietrichTM Studs


1) Studs are checked for simple-span deflection and stress. Stress calculations are made at mid-span for fully braced moment, end shear
through the unperforated section, and shear moment interaction through the perforated section 10" away from the end bearing.
2) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
3) Limiting heights are based on continuous lateral support of each flange over the full height of the stud.
4) Heights are based on steel properties only.
5) End reactions must be checked for web crippling separately.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights

Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights


6" Studs Limiting Wall Heights (continued)
30 psf (cont.) 35 psf 40 psf 50 psf 60 psf
L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720
12' 6" 11' 9" 13' 1"f 13' 1"f 11' 10" 11' 2" 12' 3"f 12' 3"f 11' 4" 10' 8" 10' 11"f 10' 11"f 10' 6" 9' 11" 10' 0"f 10' 0"f 9' 11" 9' 4"
11' 4" 10' 8" 11' 4"f 11' 4"f 10' 9" 10' 2" 10' 7"f 10' 7"f 10' 4" 9' 8" 9' 6"f 9' 6"f 9' 6"f 9' 0" 8' 8"f 8' 8"f 8' 8"f 8' 6"
9' 11" 9' 4" 9' 3"f 9' 3"f 9' 3"f 8' 10" 8' 8"f 8' 8"f 8' 8"f 8' 6" 7' 9"f 7' 9"f 7' 9"f 7' 9"f 7' 1"f 7' 1"f 7' 1"f 7' 1"f
13' 8" 12' 10" 15' 7"f 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 3" 14' 7"f 14' 7"f 12' 5" 11' 8" 13' 0"f 13' 0"f 11' 6" 10' 10" 11' 11"f 11' 11"f 10' 10" 10' 2"
12' 5" 11' 8" 13' 6"f 13' 6"f 11' 9" 11' 1" 12' 7"f 12' 7"f 11' 3" 10' 7" 11' 3"f 11' 3"f 10' 6" 9' 10" 10' 4"f 10' 4"f 9' 10" 9' 3"
10' 10" 10' 2" 11' 0"f 11' 0"f 10' 4" 9' 8" 10' 4"f 10' 4"f 9' 10" 9' 3" 9' 3"f 9' 3"f 9' 2" 8' 7" 8' 5"f 8' 5"f 8' 5"f 8' 1"
14' 8" 13' 9" 17' 8"f 16' 6" 13' 11" 13' 1" 16' 7"f 15' 9" 13' 4" 12' 6" 14' 10"f 14' 8" 12' 4" 11' 8" 13' 6"f 13' 6"f 11' 8" 10' 11"
13' 4" 12' 6" 15' 4"f 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 14' 4"f 14' 4" 12' 1" 11' 5" 12' 10"f 12' 10"f 11' 3" 10' 7" 11' 9"f 11' 9"f 10' 7" 9' 11"
11' 8" 10' 11" 12' 6"f 12' 6"f 11' 1" 10' 5" 11' 9"f 11' 9"f 10' 7" 9' 11" 10' 6"f 10' 6"f 9' 10" 9' 3" 9' 7"f 9' 7"f 9' 3" 8' 8"
15' 8" 14' 9" 20' 3" 17' 8" 14' 11" 14' 0" 19' 4" 16' 11" 14' 3" 13' 5" 17' 11"f 15' 8" 13' 3" 12' 5" 16' 4"f 14' 9" 12' 5" 11' 9"
14' 3" 13' 5" 18' 5" 16' 1" 13' 6" 12' 9" 17' 4"f 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 15' 6"f 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 14' 2"f 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8"
12' 5" 11' 9" 15' 2"f 14' 0" 11' 10" 11' 2" 14' 2"f 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8" 12' 8"f 12' 5" 10' 6" 9' 11" 11' 7"f 11' 7"f 9' 11" 9' 4"
13' 1" 12' 4" 14' 10"f 14' 9" 12' 6" 11' 9" 13' 10"f 13' 10"f 11' 11" 11' 3" 12' 5"f 12' 5"f 11' 1" 10' 5" 11' 4"f 11' 4"f 10' 5" 9' 10"
11' 11" 11' 3" 12' 10"f 12' 10"f 11' 4" 10' 8" 12' 0"f 12' 0"f 10' 10" 10' 2" 10' 9"f 10' 9"f 10' 1" 9' 6" 9' 10"f 9' 10"f 9' 6" 8' 11"
10' 5" 9' 10" 10' 6"f 10' 6"f 9' 11" 9' 4" 9' 10"f 9' 10"f 9' 6" 8' 11" 8' 9"f 8' 9"f 8' 9"f 8' 3" 8' 0"f 8' 0"f 8' 0"f 7' 9"
14' 3" 13' 5" 17' 10"f 16' 1" 13' 6" 12' 9" 16' 9"f 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 14' 11"f 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 13' 8"f 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8"
12' 11" 12' 2" 15' 6"f 14' 7" 12' 4" 11' 7" 14' 6"f 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" 12' 11"f 12' 11" 10' 11" 10' 3" 11' 10"f 11' 10"f 10' 3" 9' 8"
11' 4" 10' 8" 12' 8"f 12' 8"f 10' 9" 10' 1" 11' 10"f 11' 10"f 10' 3" 9' 8" 10' 7"f 10' 7"f 9' 6" 9' 0" 9' 8"f 9' 8"f 9' 0" 8' 5"
15' 3" 14' 5" 19' 9" 17' 3" 14' 6" 13' 8" 18' 9"f 16' 6" 13' 11" 13' 1" 16' 10"f 15' 3" 12' 11" 12' 2" 15' 4"f 14' 5" 12' 2" 11' 5"
13' 11" 13' 1" 17' 5"f 15' 8" 13' 2" 12' 5" 16' 3"f 15' 0" 12' 7" 11' 11" 14' 7"f 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 0" 13' 3"f 13' 1" 11' 0" 10' 4"
12' 2" 11' 5" 14' 2"f 13' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 13' 3"f 13' 1" 11' 0" 10' 4" 11' 11"f 11' 11"f 10' 3" 9' 8" 10' 10"f 10' 10"f 9' 8" 9' 1"
16' 5" 15' 5" 21' 1" 18' 5" 15' 7" 14' 8" 20' 2" 17' 8" 14' 11" 14' 0" 18' 9" 16' 5" 13' 10" 13' 0" 17' 3"f 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 3"
14' 11" 14' 0" 19' 2" 16' 9" 14' 2" 13' 4" 18' 4"f 16' 0" 13' 6" 12' 9" 16' 4"f 14' 11" 12' 7" 11' 10" 14' 11"f 14' 0" 11' 10" 11' 1"
13' 0" 12' 3" 16' 0"f 14' 8" 12' 4" 11' 8" 14' 11"f 14' 0" 11' 10" 11' 1" 13' 4"f 13' 0" 11' 0" 10' 4" 12' 2"f 12' 2"f 10' 4" 9' 9"
18' 3" 17' 2" 23' 6" 20' 6" 17' 4" 16' 3" 22' 6" 19' 7" 16' 7" 15' 7" 20' 10" 18' 3" 15' 4" 14' 5" 19' 7" 17' 2" 14' 5" 13' 7"
16' 7" 15' 7" 21' 4" 18' 8" 15' 9" 14' 10" 20' 5" 17' 10" 15' 0" 14' 2" 18' 11" 16' 7" 14' 0" 13' 2" 17' 10" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 4"
14' 5" 13' 7" 18' 8" 16' 3" 13' 9" 12' 11" 17' 10" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 4" 16' 0"f 14' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 14' 8"f 13' 7" 11' 6" 10' 10"
13' 9" 12' 11" 15' 2"f 15' 2"f 13' 0" 12' 3" 14' 3"f 14' 3"f 12' 6" 11' 9" 12' 9"f 12' 9"f 11' 7" 10' 11" 11' 7"f 11' 7"f 10' 11" 10' 3"
12' 6" 11' 9" 13' 2"f 13' 2"f 11' 10" 11' 2" 12' 4"f 12' 4"f 11' 4" 10' 8" 11' 0"f 11' 0"f 10' 6" 9' 11" 10' 1"f 10' 1"f 9' 11" 9' 4"
10' 11" 10' 3" 10' 9"f 10' 9"f 10' 4" 9' 9" 10' 1"f 10' 1"f 9' 11" 9' 4" 9' 0"f 9' 0"f 9' 0"f 8' 8" 8' 3"f 8' 3"f 8' 3"f 8' 2"

• 6" Limiting Wall Heights


15' 0" 14' 1" 18' 2"f 16' 10" 14' 3" 13' 4" 17' 0"f 16' 1" 13' 7" 12' 10" 15' 2"f 15' 0" 12' 7" 11' 11" 13' 10"f 13' 10"f 11' 11" 11' 2"
13' 7" 12' 10" 15' 8"f 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 14' 8"f 14' 8" 12' 4" 11' 7" 13' 2"f 13' 2"f 11' 6" 10' 9" 12' 0"f 12' 0"f 10' 9" 10' 2"
11' 11" 11' 2" 12' 10"f 12' 10"f 11' 3" 10' 7" 12' 0"f 12' 0"f 10' 9" 10' 2" 10' 9"f 10' 9"f 10' 0" 9' 5" 9' 10"f 9' 10"f 9' 5" 8' 10"
16' 1" 15' 1" 20' 9" 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 19' 10" 17' 4" 14' 7" 13' 9" 17' 11"f 16' 1" 13' 7" 12' 9" 16' 4"f 15' 1" 12' 9" 12' 0"
14' 7" 13' 9" 18' 7"f 16' 5" 13' 10" 13' 1" 17' 4"f 15' 9" 13' 3" 12' 6" 15' 6"f 14' 7" 12' 4" 11' 7" 14' 2"f 13' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11"
12' 9" 12' 0" 15' 2"f 14' 4" 12' 1" 11' 5" 14' 2"f 13' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 12' 8"f 12' 8"f 10' 9" 10' 1" 11' 7"f 11' 7"f 10' 1" 9' 6"
17' 3" 16' 3" 22' 3" 19' 5" 16' 4" 15' 5" 21' 3" 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 19' 9" 17' 3" 14' 6" 13' 8" 18' 5"f 16' 3" 13' 8" 12' 10"
15' 8" 14' 9" 20' 2" 17' 8" 14' 10" 14' 0" 19' 4" 16' 10" 14' 3" 13' 5" 17' 5"f 15' 8" 13' 2" 12' 5" 15' 11"f 14' 9" 12' 5" 11' 8"
13' 8" 12' 10" 17' 0"f 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 3" 15' 11"f 14' 9" 12' 5" 11' 8" 14' 3"f 13' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 13' 0"f 12' 10" 10' 10" 10' 3"
19' 2" 18' 1" 24' 9" 21' 7" 18' 3" 17' 2" 23' 8" 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5" 22' 0" 19' 2" 16' 2" 15' 3" 20' 8" 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4"
17' 5" 16' 5" 22' 6" 19' 8" 16' 7" 15' 7" 21' 6" 18' 9" 15' 10" 14' 11" 19' 11" 17' 5" 14' 8" 13' 10" 18' 9" 16' 5" 13' 10" 13' 0"
15' 3" 14' 4" 19' 8" 17' 2" 14' 6" 13' 7" 18' 9" 16' 5" 13' 10" 13' 0" 17' 1"f 15' 3" 12' 10" 12' 1" 15' 7"f 14' 4" 12' 1" 11' 4"
14' 3" 13' 5" 15' 6"f 15' 6"f 13' 6" 12' 8" 14' 6"f 14' 6"f 12' 11" 12' 2" 13' 0"f 13' 0"f 12' 0" 11' 3" 11' 10"f 11' 10"f 11' 3" 10' 7"
12' 11" 12' 2" 13' 5"f 13' 5"f 12' 3" 11' 7" 12' 7"f 12' 7"f 11' 9" 11' 1" 11' 3"f 11' 3"f 10' 11" 10' 3" 10' 3"f 10' 3"f 10' 3" 9' 8"
11' 3" 10' 7" 11' 0"f 11' 0"f 10' 9" 10' 1" 10' 3"f 10' 3"f 10' 3" 9' 8" 9' 2"f 9' 2"f 9' 2"f 8' 11" 8' 5"f 8' 5"f 8' 5"f 8' 5"f
15' 8" 14' 9" 18' 7"f 17' 8" 14' 11" 14' 0" 17' 5"f 16' 11" 14' 3" 13' 5" 15' 7"f 15' 7"f 13' 3" 12' 5" 14' 2"f 14' 2"f 12' 5" 11' 8"
14' 3" 13' 5" 16' 1"f 16' 0" 13' 6" 12' 9" 15' 1"f 15' 1"f 12' 11" 12' 2" 13' 6"f 13' 6"f 12' 0" 11' 4" 12' 4"f 12' 4"f 11' 4" 10' 8"
12' 5" 11' 8" 13' 2"f 13' 2"f 11' 10" 11' 1" 12' 4"f 12' 4"f 11' 4" 10' 8" 11' 0"f 11' 0"f 10' 6" 9' 10" 10' 1"f 10' 1"f 9' 10" 9' 3"
16' 10" 15' 10" 20' 11"f 19' 0" 16' 0" 15' 1" 19' 6"f 18' 2" 15' 4" 14' 5" 17' 6"f 16' 10" 14' 2" 13' 4" 15' 11"f 15' 10" 13' 4" 12' 7"
15' 4" 14' 5" 18' 1"f 17' 3" 14' 6" 13' 8" 16' 11"f 16' 6" 13' 11" 13' 1" 15' 2"f 15' 2"f 12' 11" 12' 2" 13' 10"f 13' 10"f 12' 2" 11' 5"
13' 4" 12' 7" 14' 9"f 14' 9"f 12' 8" 11' 11" 13' 10"f 13' 10"f 12' 2" 11' 5" 12' 4"f 12' 4"f 11' 3" 10' 7" 11' 3"f 11' 3"f 10' 7" 10' 0"
18' 1" 17' 0" 23' 4" 20' 4" 17' 2" 16' 2" 22' 3" 19' 6" 16' 5" 15' 5" 20' 8" 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 19' 2"f 17' 0" 14' 4" 13' 6"
16' 5" 15' 5" 21' 2" 18' 6" 15' 7" 14' 8" 20' 3" 17' 8" 14' 11" 14' 0" 18' 2"f 16' 5" 13' 10" 13' 0" 16' 7"f 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 3"
14' 4" 13' 6" 17' 9"f 16' 2" 13' 7" 12' 10" 16' 7"f 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 3" 14' 10"f 14' 4" 12' 1" 11' 5" 13' 7"f 13' 6" 11' 5" 10' 9"
20' 2" 18' 11" 26' 0" 22' 8" 19' 2" 18' 0" 24' 10" 21' 8" 18' 4" 17' 3" 23' 1" 20' 2" 17' 0" 16' 0" 21' 8" 18' 11" 16' 0" 15' 0"
18' 4" 17' 3" 23' 7" 20' 7" 17' 5" 16' 4" 22' 7" 19' 9" 16' 7" 15' 8" 20' 11" 18' 4" 15' 5" 14' 6" 19' 9" 17' 3" 14' 6" 13' 8"
16' 0" 15' 0" 20' 7" 18' 0" 15' 2" 14' 3" 19' 9" 17' 3" 14' 6" 13' 8" 18' 1"f 16' 0" 13' 6" 12' 8" 16' 6"f 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11"
16' 4" 15' 4" 19' 6"f 18' 4" 15' 6" 14' 7" 18' 3"f 17' 7" 14' 10" 13' 11" 16' 4"f 16' 4" 13' 9" 12' 11" 14' 11"f 14' 11"f 12' 11" 12' 2"
14' 10" 13' 11" 16' 11"f 16' 8" 14' 1" 13' 3" 15' 10"f 15' 10"f 13' 6" 12' 8" 14' 2"f 14' 2"f 12' 6" 11' 9" 12' 11"f 12' 11"f 11' 9" 11' 1"
12' 11" 12' 2" 13' 9"f 13' 9"f 12' 4" 11' 7" 12' 11"f 12' 11"f 11' 9" 11' 1" 11' 6"f 11' 6"f 10' 11" 10' 3" 10' 6"f 10' 6"f 10' 3" 9' 8"
17' 9" 16' 8" 22' 9"f 20' 0" 16' 10" 15' 10" 21' 3"f 19' 1" 16' 2" 15' 2" 19' 1"f 17' 9" 15' 0" 14' 1" 17' 5"f 16' 8" 14' 1" 13' 3"
16' 2" 15' 2" 19' 9"f 18' 2" 15' 4" 14' 5" 18' 5"f 17' 4" 14' 8" 13' 9" 16' 6"f 16' 2" 13' 7" 12' 10" 15' 1"f 15' 1"f 12' 10" 12' 1"
14' 1" 13' 3" 16' 1"f 15' 10" 13' 5" 12' 7" 15' 1"f 15' 1"f 12' 10" 12' 1" 13' 6"f 13' 6"f 11' 11" 11' 2" 12' 3"f 12' 3"f 11' 2" 10' 6"
19' 1" 17' 11" 24' 7" 21' 6" 18' 1" 17' 0" 23' 6" 20' 6" 17' 4" 16' 4" 21' 9"f 19' 1" 16' 1" 15' 2" 19' 10"f 17' 11" 15' 2" 14' 3"
17' 4" 16' 4" 22' 4" 19' 6" 16' 5" 15' 6" 21' 1"f 18' 8" 15' 9" 14' 10" 18' 10"f 17' 4" 14' 7" 13' 9" 17' 2"f 16' 4" 13' 9" 12' 11"
15' 2" 14' 3" 18' 5"f 17' 0" 14' 4" 13' 6" 17' 2"f 16' 4" 13' 9" 12' 11" 15' 4"f 15' 2" 12' 9" 12' 0" 14' 0"f 14' 0"f 12' 0" 11' 4"
21' 3" 20' 0" 27' 5" 23' 11" 20' 2" 19' 0" 26' 3" 22' 11" 19' 4" 18' 2" 24' 4" 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 11" 22' 11" 20' 0" 16' 11" 15' 11"
19' 4" 18' 2" 24' 11" 21' 9" 18' 4" 17' 3" 23' 10" 20' 10" 17' 7" 16' 6" 22' 1" 19' 4" 16' 4" 15' 4" 20' 10" 18' 2" 15' 4" 14' 5"
16' 11" 15' 11" 21' 9" 19' 0" 16' 0" 15' 1" 20' 10" 18' 2" 15' 4" 14' 5" 19' 4" 16' 11" 14' 3" 13' 5" 17' 9"f 15' 11" 13' 5" 12' 7"

Limiting Heights Notes For DietrichTM Studs (continued)


6) Cells having an "f" indicate the limiting height is controlled by stress.
7) Cells marked with an " * " have an h/t>200 and thus require end stiffeners. Blank cells have an h/t>260.
8) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than
24" o/c is assumed. (.75" for 2.5" studs)
9) Unless noted otherwise, all values are based on Fy=33 ksi for 20g &18g; Fy=50ksi for 16g or heavier.
10) For deflection calculations wind loads have been multiplied by 0.7 per the AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud
Design 2004 Edition except for the 5psf load which is considered an interior wall load.

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8" Studs Limiting Wall Heights
Member Spc. 5 psf 15 psf 20 psf 25 psf 30 psf
Type Gauge (in.) L/120 L/240 L/360 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360
12 40' 6"f* 34' 1" * 29' 9" * 23' 5"f* 23' 3" * 19' 7" * 18' 5" * 20' 3"f* 20' 3"f* 17' 10" * 16' 9" * 18' 1"f* 18' 1"f* 16' 6" * 15' 7" * 16' 6"f* 16' 6"f*
20 16 35' 1"f* 31' 0" * 27' 1" * 20' 3"f* 20' 3"f* 17' 10" * 16' 9" * 17' 6"f* 17' 6"f* 16' 2" * 15' 3" * 15' 8"f* 15' 8"f* 15' 0" * 14' 2" * 14' 4"f* 14' 4"f*
24 28' 8"f* 27' 1" * 23' 8" * 16' 6"f* 16' 6"f* 15' 7" * 14' 8" * 14' 4"f* 14' 4"f* 14' 2" * 13' 4" * 12' 10"f* 12' 10"f* 12' 10"f* 12' 4" * 11' 8"f* 11' 8"f*
12 47' 2" 37' 5" 32' 8" 28' 0"f 25' 6" 21' 6" 20' 3" 24' 3"f 23' 2" 19' 7" 18' 5" 21' 9"f 21' 6" 18' 2" 17' 1" 19' 10"f 19' 10"f
18 16 42' 1"f 34' 0" 29' 9" 24' 3"f 23' 2" 19' 7" 18' 5" 21' 0"f 21' 0"f 17' 9" 16' 9" 18' 10"f 18' 10"f 16' 6" 15' 6" 17' 2"f 17' 2"f
24 34' 4"f 29' 9" 25' 11" 19' 10"f 19' 10"f 17' 1" 16' 1" 17' 2"f 17' 2"f 15' 6" 14' 7" 15' 4"f 15' 4"f 14' 5" 13' 7" 14' 0"f 14' 0"f
CWN
12 50' 9" 40' 3" 35' 2" 31' 8" 27' 8" 23' 4" 21' 11" 27' 10"f 25' 1" 21' 2" 19' 11" 24' 11"f 23' 4" 19' 8" 18' 6" 22' 9"f 21' 11"
16 16 46' 1" 36' 7" 31' 11" 27' 10"f 25' 1" 21' 2" 19' 11" 24' 2"f 22' 10" 19' 3" 18' 1" 21' 7"f 21' 2" 17' 10" 16' 10" 19' 9"f 19' 9"f
24 40' 3" 31' 11" 27' 11" 22' 9"f 21' 11" 18' 6" 17' 5" 19' 9"f 19' 9"f 16' 10" 15' 10" 17' 8"f 17' 8"f 15' 7" 14' 8" 16' 1"f 16' 1"f
Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights

12 54' 10" 43' 6" 38' 0" 34' 0" 29' 9" 25' 1" 23' 7" 30' 11" 27' 0" 22' 9" 21' 5" 28' 6"f 25' 1" 21' 2" 19' 11" 26' 0"f 23' 7"
14 16 49' 10" 39' 6" 34' 6" 30' 11" 27' 0" 22' 9" 21' 5" 27' 7"f 24' 6" 20' 8" 19' 6" 24' 8"f 22' 9" 19' 2" 18' 1" 22' 6"f 21' 5"
24 43' 6" 34' 6" 30' 2" 26' 0"f 23' 7" 19' 11" 18' 9" 22' 6"f 21' 5" 18' 1" 17' 0" 20' 2"f 19' 11" 16' 9" 15' 9" 18' 5"f 18' 5"f
12 43' 4"f* 35' 6" * 31' 0" * 25' 0"f* 24' 2" * 20' 5" * 19' 2" * 21' 8"f* 21' 8"f* 18' 7" * 17' 5" * 19' 5"f* 19' 5"f* 17' 3" * 16' 2" * 17' 8"f* 17' 8"f*
20 16 37' 7"f* 32' 3" * 28' 2" * 21' 8"f* 21' 8"f* 18' 7" * 17' 5" * 18' 9"f* 18' 9"f* 16' 10" * 15' 10" * 16' 10"f* 16' 10"f* 15' 8" * 14' 9" * 15' 4"f* 15' 4"f*
24 30' 8"f* 28' 2" * 24' 7" * 17' 8"f* 17' 8"f* 16' 2" * 15' 3" * 15' 4"f* 15' 4"f* 14' 9" * 13' 10" * 13' 9"f* 13' 9"f* 13' 8" * 12' 10" * 12' 6"f* 12' 6"f*
12 49' 1" 38' 11" 34' 0" 29' 11"f 26' 7" 22' 5" 21' 1" 25' 11"f 24' 2" 20' 4" 19' 2" 23' 2"f 22' 5" 18' 11" 17' 9" 21' 2"f 21' 1"
18 16 44' 7" 35' 4" 30' 11" 25' 11"f 24' 2" 20' 4" 19' 2" 22' 5"f 21' 11" 18' 6" 17' 5" 20' 1"f 20' 1"f 17' 2" 16' 2" 18' 4"f 18' 4"f
24 36' 8"f 30' 11" 27' 0" 21' 2"f 21' 1" 17' 9" 16' 9" 18' 4"f 18' 4"f 16' 2" 15' 2" 16' 5"f 16' 5"f 15' 0" 14' 1" 14' 11"f 14' 11"f
12 52' 9" 41' 11" 36' 7" 32' 11" 28' 9" 24' 3" 22' 10" 29' 8"f 26' 1" 22' 0" 20' 9" 26' 6"f 24' 3" 20' 5" 19' 3" 24' 3"f 22' 10"
CSJ 16 16 47' 11" 38' 1" 33' 3" 29' 8"f 26' 1" 22' 0" 20' 9" 25' 8"f 23' 9" 20' 0" 18' 10" 23' 0"f 22' 0" 18' 7" 17' 6" 21' 0"f 20' 9"
24 41' 11" 33' 3" 29' 0" 24' 3"f 22' 10" 19' 3" 18' 1" 21' 0"f 20' 9" 17' 6" 16' 5" 18' 9"f 18' 9"f 16' 3" 15' 3" 17' 1"f 17' 1"f
12 57' 0" 45' 3" 39' 6" 35' 4" 30' 11" 26' 1" 24' 6" 32' 2" 28' 1" 23' 8" 22' 3" 29' 10" 26' 1" 22' 0" 20' 8" 27' 7"f 24' 6"
14 16 51' 10" 41' 1" 35' 11" 32' 2" 28' 1" 23' 8" 22' 3" 29' 2" 25' 6" 21' 6" 20' 3" 26' 2"f 23' 8" 20' 0" 18' 10" 23' 11"f 22' 3"
24 45' 3" 35' 11" 31' 4" 27' 7"f 24' 6" 20' 8" 19' 6" 23' 11"f 22' 3" 18' 10" 17' 8" 21' 5"f 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5" 19' 6"f 19' 6"
12 63' 7" 50' 5" 44' 1" 39' 5" 34' 5" 29' 0" 27' 4" 35' 9" 31' 3" 26' 4" 24' 10" 33' 3" 29' 0" 24' 6" 23' 0" 31' 3" 27' 4"
12 16 57' 9" 45' 10" 40' 0" 35' 9" 31' 3" 26' 4" 24' 10" 32' 6" 28' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 30' 2" 26' 4" 22' 3" 20' 11" 28' 5" 24' 10"
24 50' 5" 40' 0" 35' 0" 31' 3" 27' 4" 23' 0" 21' 8" 28' 5" 24' 10" 20' 11" 19' 8" 26' 4" 23' 0" 19' 5" 18' 3" 24' 10" 21' 8"
12 46' 1"f* 37' 10" * 33' 0" * 26' 7"f* 25' 9" * 21' 9" * 20' 6" * 23' 1"f* 23' 1"f* 19' 9" * 18' 7" * 20' 7"f* 20' 7"f* 18' 4" * 17' 3" * 18' 10"f* 18' 10"f*
20 16 39' 11"f* 34' 4" * 30' 0" * 23' 1"f* 23' 1"f* 19' 9" * 18' 7" * 19' 11"f* 19' 11"f* 17' 11" * 16' 11" * 17' 10"f* 17' 10"f* 16' 8" * 15' 8" * 16' 4"f* 16' 4"f*
24 32' 7"f* 30' 0" * 26' 3" * 18' 10"f* 18' 10"f* 17' 3" * 16' 3" * 16' 4"f* 16' 4"f* 15' 8" * 14' 9" * 14' 7"f* 14' 7"f* 14' 7" * 13' 8" * 13' 4"f* 13' 4"f*
12 51' 10" 41' 1" 35' 11" 32' 1" 28' 1" 23' 8" 22' 3" 29' 2" 25' 6" 21' 6" 20' 3" 26' 1"f 23' 8" 19' 11" 18' 9" 23' 10"f 22' 3"
18 16 47' 1" 37' 4" 32' 8" 29' 2" 25' 6" 21' 6" 20' 3" 25' 3"f 23' 2" 19' 6" 18' 5" 22' 7"f 21' 6" 18' 2" 17' 1" 20' 8"f 20' 3"
24 41' 1" 32' 8" 28' 6" 23' 10"f 22' 3" 18' 9" 17' 8" 20' 8"f 20' 3" 17' 1" 16' 1" 18' 6"f 18' 6"f 15' 10" 14' 11" 16' 10"f 16' 10"f
12 55' 8" 44' 2" 38' 7" 34' 6" 30' 2" 25' 5" 23' 11" 31' 4" 27' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 29' 1" 25' 5" 21' 5" 20' 2" 27' 5" 23' 11"
CSW 16 16 50' 7" 40' 2" 35' 1" 31' 4" 27' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 28' 6" 24' 11" 21' 0" 19' 9" 26' 5" 23' 1" 19' 6" 18' 4" 24' 5"f 21' 9"
24 44' 2" 35' 1" 30' 8" 27' 5" 23' 11" 20' 2" 19' 0" 24' 5"f 21' 9" 18' 4" 17' 3" 21' 10"f 20' 2" 17' 0" 16' 0" 19' 11"f 19' 0"
12 59' 9" 47' 5" 41' 5" 37' 0" 32' 4" 27' 3" 25' 8" 33' 8" 29' 5" 24' 10" 23' 4" 31' 3" 27' 3" 23' 0" 21' 8" 29' 5" 25' 8"
14 16 54' 3" 43' 1" 37' 8" 33' 8" 29' 5" 24' 10" 23' 4" 30' 7" 26' 8" 22' 6" 21' 2" 28' 5" 24' 10" 20' 11" 19' 8" 26' 8" 23' 4"
24 47' 5" 37' 8" 32' 11" 29' 5" 25' 8" 21' 8" 20' 5" 26' 8" 23' 4" 19' 8" 18' 6" 24' 7"f 21' 8" 18' 3" 17' 2" 22' 5"f 20' 5"
12 66' 8" 52' 11" 46' 2" 41' 4" 36' 1" 30' 5" 28' 8" 37' 6" 32' 9" 27' 8" 26' 0" 34' 10" 30' 5" 25' 8" 24' 2" 32' 9" 28' 8"
12 16 60' 6" 48' 1" 42' 0" 37' 6" 32' 9" 27' 8" 26' 0" 34' 1" 29' 9" 25' 1" 23' 8" 31' 8" 27' 8" 23' 4" 21' 11" 29' 9" 26' 0"
24 52' 11" 42' 0" 36' 8" 32' 9" 28' 8" 24' 2" 22' 9" 29' 9" 26' 0" 21' 11" 20' 8" 27' 8" 24' 2" 20' 4" 19' 2" 26' 0" 22' 9"
12 47' 3"f* 39' 1" * 34' 1" * 27' 3"f* 26' 8" * 22' 6" * 21' 2" * 23' 7"f* 23' 7"f* 20' 5" * 19' 3" * 21' 1"f* 21' 1"f* 18' 11" * 17' 10" * 19' 3"f* 19' 3"f*
20 16 40' 11"f* 35' 6" * 31' 0" * 23' 7"f* 23' 7"f* 20' 5" * 19' 3" * 20' 5"f* 20' 5"f* 18' 7" * 17' 6" * 18' 4"f* 18' 4"f* 17' 3" * 16' 2" * 16' 8"f* 16' 8"f*
24 33' 5"f* 31' 0" * 27' 1" * 19' 3"f* 19' 3"f* 17' 10" * 16' 9" * 16' 8"f* 16' 8"f* 16' 2" * 15' 3" * 14' 11"f* 14' 11"f* 14' 11"f* 14' 2" * 13' 8"f* 13' 8"f*
12 54' 0" 42' 11" 37' 6" 33' 6" 29' 3" 24' 8" 23' 3" 29' 5"f 26' 7" 22' 5" 21' 1" 26' 4"f 24' 8" 20' 10" 19' 7" 24' 0"f 23' 3"
18 16 49' 1" 39' 0" 34' 0" 29' 5"f 26' 7" 22' 5" 21' 1" 25' 6"f 24' 2" 20' 4" 19' 2" 22' 9"f 22' 5" 18' 11" 17' 10" 20' 10"f 20' 10"f
24 41' 7"f 34' 0" 29' 9" 24' 0"f 23' 3" 19' 7" 18' 5" 20' 10"f 20' 10"f 17' 10" 16' 9" 18' 7"f 18' 7"f 16' 6" 15' 7" 17' 0"f 17' 0"f
12 57' 10" 45' 11" 40' 1" 36' 0" 31' 5" 26' 6" 24' 11" 32' 8" 28' 7" 24' 1" 22' 8" 30' 0"f 26' 6" 22' 4" 21' 1" 27' 5"f 24' 11"
CSE 16 16 52' 7" 41' 9" 36' 5" 32' 8" 28' 7" 24' 1" 22' 8" 29' 1"f 25' 11" 21' 11" 20' 7" 26' 0"f 24' 1" 20' 4" 19' 1" 23' 9"f 22' 8"
24 45' 11" 36' 5" 31' 10" 27' 5"f 24' 11" 21' 1" 19' 10" 23' 9"f 22' 8" 19' 1" 18' 0" 21' 3"f 21' 1" 17' 9" 16' 8" 19' 5"f 19' 5"f
12 62' 4" 49' 6" 43' 3" 38' 8" 33' 9" 28' 6" 26' 10" 35' 2" 30' 8" 25' 11" 24' 4" 32' 7" 28' 6" 24' 0" 22' 7" 30' 8" 26' 10"
14 16 56' 8" 44' 11" 39' 3" 35' 2" 30' 8" 25' 11" 24' 4" 31' 11" 27' 11" 23' 6" 22' 2" 29' 8" 25' 11" 21' 10" 20' 7" 27' 11" 24' 4"
24 49' 6" 39' 3" 34' 4" 30' 8" 26' 10" 22' 7" 21' 3" 27' 11" 24' 4" 20' 7" 19' 4" 25' 6"f 22' 7" 19' 1" 17' 11" 23' 3"f 21' 3"
12 69' 7" 55' 3" 48' 3" 43' 2" 37' 8" 31' 9" 29' 11" 39' 2" 34' 3" 28' 11" 27' 2" 36' 5" 31' 9" 26' 10" 25' 3" 34' 3" 29' 11"
12 16 63' 3" 50' 2" 43' 10" 39' 2" 34' 3" 28' 11" 27' 2" 35' 7" 31' 1" 26' 3" 24' 8" 33' 1" 28' 11" 24' 4" 22' 11" 31' 1" 27' 2"
24 55' 3" 43' 10" 38' 4" 34' 3" 29' 11" 25' 3" 23' 9" 31' 1" 27' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 28' 11" 25' 3" 21' 3" 20' 0" 27' 2" 23' 9"
12 56' 3" 44' 8" 39' 0" 34' 10" 30' 5" 25' 8" 24' 2" 30' 7"f 27' 8" 23' 4" 21' 11" 27' 4"f 25' 8" 21' 8" 20' 5" 24' 11"f 24' 2"
18 16 51' 1" 40' 7" 35' 5" 30' 7"f 27' 8" 23' 4" 21' 11" 26' 6"f 25' 2" 21' 2" 19' 11" 23' 8"f 23' 4" 19' 8" 18' 6" 21' 7"f 21' 7"f
24 43' 3"f 35' 5" 30' 11" 24' 11"f 24' 2" 20' 5" 19' 2" 21' 7"f 21' 7"f 18' 6" 17' 5" 19' 4"f 19' 4"f 17' 2" 16' 2" 17' 8"f 17' 8"f
12 60' 7" 48' 1" 42' 0" 37' 10" 33' 1" 27' 11" 26' 3" 34' 5" 30' 1" 25' 4" 23' 10" 31' 11" 27' 11" 23' 6" 22' 2" 29' 9"f 26' 3"
16 16 55' 0" 43' 8" 38' 2" 34' 5" 30' 1" 25' 4" 23' 10" 31' 3" 27' 4" 23' 0" 21' 8" 28' 3"f 25' 4" 21' 4" 20' 1" 25' 10"f 23' 10"
24 48' 1" 38' 2" 33' 4" 29' 9"f 26' 3" 22' 2" 20' 10" 25' 10"f 23' 10" 20' 1" 18' 11" 23' 1"f 22' 2" 18' 8" 17' 7" 21' 1"f 20' 10"
CSS
12 65' 8" 52' 1" 45' 6" 40' 8" 35' 7" 30' 0" 28' 3" 37' 0" 32' 4" 27' 3" 25' 8" 34' 4" 30' 0" 25' 3" 23' 10" 32' 4" 28' 3"
14 16 59' 8" 47' 4" 41' 4" 37' 0" 32' 4" 27' 3" 25' 8" 33' 7" 29' 4" 24' 9" 23' 3" 31' 2" 27' 3" 23' 0" 21' 7" 29' 4" 25' 8"
24 52' 1" 41' 4" 36' 2" 32' 4" 28' 3" 23' 10" 22' 5" 29' 4" 25' 8" 21' 7" 20' 4" 26' 3"f 23' 10" 20' 1" 18' 11" 24' 0"f 22' 5"
12 73' 4" 58' 2" 50' 10" 45' 5" 39' 8" 33' 6" 31' 6" 41' 4" 36' 1" 30' 5" 28' 8" 38' 4" 33' 6" 28' 3" 26' 7" 36' 1" 31' 6"
12 16 66' 8" 52' 11" 46' 2" 41' 4" 36' 1" 30' 5" 28' 8" 37' 6" 32' 9" 27' 8" 26' 0" 34' 10" 30' 5" 25' 8" 24' 2" 32' 9" 28' 8"
24 58' 2" 46' 2" 40' 4" 36' 1" 31' 6" 26' 7" 25' 0" 32' 9" 28' 8" 24' 2" 22' 9" 30' 5" 26' 7" 22' 5" 21' 1" 28' 8" 25' 0"

Limiting Heights Notes For DietrichTM Studs


1) Studs are checked for simple-span deflection and stress. Stress calculations are made at mid-span for fully braced moment, end shear
through the unperforated section, and shear moment interaction through the perforated section 10" away from the end bearing.
2) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
3) Limiting heights are based on continuous lateral support of each flange over the full height of the stud.
4) Heights are based on steel properties only.
5) End reactions must be checked for web crippling separately.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights

Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights


8" Studs Limiting Wall Heights (continued)
30 psf (cont.) 35 psf 40 psf 50 psf 60 psf
L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720
15' 7" * 14' 8" * 15' 4"f* 15' 4"f* 14' 9" * 13' 11" * 14' 4"f* 14' 4"f* 14' 2" * 13' 4" * 12' 10"f* 12' 10"f* 12' 10"f* 12' 4" * 11' 8"f* 11' 8"f* 11' 8"f* 11' 7" *
14' 2" * 13' 4" * 13' 3"f* 13' 3"f* 13' 3"f* 12' 8" * 12' 5"f* 12' 5"f* 12' 5"f* 12' 1" * 11' 1"f* 11' 1"f* 11' 1"f* 11' 1"f* 10' 1"f* 10' 1"f* 10' 1"f* 10' 1"f*
11' 8"f* 11' 7" * 10' 10"f* 10' 10"f* 10' 10"f* 10' 10"f* 10' 1"f* 10' 1"f* 10' 1"f* 10' 1"f* 9' 1"f* 9' 1"f* 9' 1"f* 9' 1"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f*
17' 1" 16' 1" 18' 4"f 18' 4"f 16' 3" 15' 3" 17' 2"f 17' 2"f 15' 6" 14' 7" 15' 4"f 15' 4"f 14' 5" 13' 7" 14' 0"f 14' 0"f 13' 7" 12' 9"
15' 6" 14' 7" 15' 11"f 15' 11"f 14' 9" 13' 11" 14' 10"f 14' 10"f 14' 1" 13' 3" 13' 4"f 13' 4"f 13' 1" 12' 4" 12' 2"f 12' 2"f 12' 2"f 11' 7"
13' 7" 12' 9" 13' 0"f 13' 0"f 12' 11" 12' 2" 12' 2"f 12' 2"f 12' 2"f 11' 7" 10' 10"f 10' 10"f 10' 10"f 10' 9" 9' 11"f 9' 11"f 9' 11"f 9' 11"f
18' 6" 17' 5" 21' 1"f 20' 10" 17' 7" 16' 7" 19' 9"f 19' 9"f 16' 10" 15' 10" 17' 8"f 17' 8"f 15' 7" 14' 8" 16' 1"f 16' 1"f 14' 8" 13' 10"
16' 10" 15' 10" 18' 3"f 18' 3"f 16' 0" 15' 0" 17' 1"f 17' 1"f 15' 3" 14' 5" 15' 3"f 15' 3"f 14' 2" 13' 4" 13' 11"f 13' 11"f 13' 4" 12' 7"
14' 8" 13' 10" 14' 11"f 14' 11"f 13' 11" 13' 2" 13' 11"f 13' 11"f 13' 4" 12' 7" 12' 6"f 12' 6"f 12' 5" 11' 8" 11' 5"f 11' 5"f 11' 5"f 11' 0"
19' 11" 18' 9" 24' 1"f 22' 5" 18' 11" 17' 9" 22' 6"f 21' 5" 18' 1" 17' 0" 20' 2"f 19' 11" 16' 9" 15' 9" 18' 5"f 18' 5"f 15' 9" 14' 10"
18' 1" 17' 0" 20' 10"f 20' 4" 17' 2" 16' 2" 19' 6"f 19' 6" 16' 5" 15' 5" 17' 5"f 17' 5"f 15' 3" 14' 4" 15' 11"f 15' 11"f 14' 4" 13' 6"
15' 9" 14' 10" 17' 0"f 17' 0"f 15' 0" 14' 1" 15' 11"f 15' 11"f 14' 4" 13' 6" 14' 3"f 14' 3"f 13' 4" 12' 6" 13' 0"f 13' 0"f 12' 6" 11' 9"
16' 2" * 15' 3" * 16' 5"f* 16' 5"f* 15' 5" * 14' 6" * 15' 4"f* 15' 4"f* 14' 9" * 13' 10" * 13' 9"f* 13' 9"f* 13' 8" * 12' 10" * 12' 6"f* 12' 6"f* 12' 6"f* 12' 1" *
14' 9" * 13' 10" * 14' 2"f* 14' 2"f* 14' 0" * 13' 2" * 13' 3"f* 13' 3"f* 13' 3"f* 12' 7" * 11' 11"f* 11' 11"f* 11' 11"f* 11' 8" * 10' 10"f* 10' 10"f* 10' 10"f* 10' 10"f*
12' 6"f* 12' 1" * 11' 7"f* 11' 7"f* 11' 7"f* 11' 6" * 10' 10"f* 10' 10"f* 10' 10"f* 10' 10"f* 9' 5"f* 9' 5"f* 9' 5"f* 9' 5"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f*
17' 9" 16' 9" 19' 7"f 19' 7"f 16' 11" 15' 11" 18' 4"f 18' 4"f 16' 2" 15' 2" 16' 5"f 16' 5"f 15' 0" 14' 1" 14' 11"f 14' 11"f 14' 1" 13' 3"
16' 2" 15' 2" 16' 11"f 16' 11"f 15' 4" 14' 5" 15' 10"f 15' 10"f 14' 8" 13' 10" 14' 2"f 14' 2"f 13' 7" 12' 10" 12' 11"f 12' 11"f 12' 10" 12' 1"
14' 1" 13' 3" 13' 10"f 13' 10"f 13' 5" 12' 7" 12' 11"f 12' 11"f 12' 10" 12' 1" 11' 7"f 11' 7"f 11' 7"f 11' 2" 10' 7"f 10' 7"f 10' 7"f 10' 6"
19' 3" 18' 1" 22' 5"f 21' 8" 18' 3" 17' 2" 21' 0"f 20' 9" 17' 6" 16' 5" 18' 9"f 18' 9"f 16' 3" 15' 3" 17' 1"f 17' 1"f 15' 3" 14' 4"
17' 6" 16' 5" 19' 5"f 19' 5"f 16' 7" 15' 8" 18' 2"f 18' 2"f 15' 11" 14' 11" 16' 3"f 16' 3"f 14' 9" 13' 11" 14' 10"f 14' 10"f 13' 11" 13' 1"
15' 3" 14' 4" 15' 10"f 15' 10"f 14' 6" 13' 8" 14' 10"f 14' 10"f 13' 11" 13' 1" 13' 3"f 13' 3"f 12' 11" 12' 1" 12' 1"f 12' 1"f 12' 1"f 11' 5"
20' 8" 19' 6" 25' 7"f 23' 4" 19' 8" 18' 6" 23' 11"f 22' 3" 18' 10" 17' 8" 21' 5"f 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5" 19' 6"f 19' 6" 16' 5" 15' 5"
18' 10" 17' 8" 22' 2"f 21' 2" 17' 10" 16' 10" 20' 8"f 20' 3" 17' 1" 16' 1" 18' 6"f 18' 6"f 15' 10" 14' 11" 16' 11"f 16' 11"f 14' 11" 14' 0"
16' 5" 15' 5" 18' 1"f 18' 1"f 15' 7" 14' 8" 16' 11"f 16' 11"f 14' 11" 14' 0" 15' 1"f 15' 1"f 13' 10" 13' 0" 13' 10"f 13' 10"f 13' 0" 12' 3"
23' 0" 21' 8" 29' 8" 25' 11" 21' 11" 20' 7" 28' 5" 24' 10" 20' 11" 19' 8" 26' 4" 23' 0" 19' 5" 18' 3" 24' 10" 21' 8" 18' 3" 17' 2"
20' 11" 19' 8" 27' 0" 23' 7" 19' 11" 18' 9" 25' 10" 22' 7" 19' 0" 17' 11" 24' 0" 20' 11" 17' 8" 16' 7" 22' 1"f 19' 8" 16' 7" 15' 8"
18' 3" 17' 2" 23' 7" 20' 7" 17' 4" 16' 4" 22' 1"f 19' 8" 16' 7" 15' 8" 19' 9"f 18' 3" 15' 5" 14' 6" 18' 0"f 17' 2" 14' 6" 13' 8"
17' 3" * 16' 3" * 17' 5"f* 17' 5"f* 16' 5" * 15' 5" * 16' 4"f* 16' 4"f* 15' 8" * 14' 9" * 14' 7"f* 14' 7"f* 14' 7" * 13' 8" * 13' 4"f* 13' 4"f* 13' 4"f* 12' 11" *
15' 8" * 14' 9" * 15' 1"f* 15' 1"f* 14' 11" * 14' 0" * 14' 1"f* 14' 1"f* 14' 1"f* 13' 5" * 12' 7"f* 12' 7"f* 12' 7"f* 12' 5" * 11' 6"f* 11' 6"f* 11' 6"f* 11' 6"f*
13' 4"f* 12' 11" * 12' 4"f* 12' 4"f* 12' 4"f* 12' 3" * 11' 6"f* 11' 6"f* 11' 6"f* 11' 6"f* 9' 5"f* 9' 5"f* 9' 5"f* 9' 5"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f*

• 8" Limiting Wall Heights


18' 9" 17' 8" 22' 1"f 21' 2" 17' 10" 16' 9" 20' 8"f 20' 3" 17' 1" 16' 1" 18' 6"f 18' 6"f 15' 10" 14' 11" 16' 10"f 16' 10"f 14' 11" 14' 0"
17' 1" 16' 1" 19' 1"f 19' 1"f 16' 2" 15' 3" 17' 10"f 17' 10"f 15' 6" 14' 7" 16' 0"f 16' 0"f 14' 5" 13' 6" 14' 7"f 14' 7"f 13' 6" 12' 9"
14' 11" 14' 0" 15' 7"f 15' 7"f 14' 2" 13' 4" 14' 7"f 14' 7"f 13' 6" 12' 9" 13' 1"f 13' 1"f 12' 7" 11' 10" 11' 11"f 11' 11"f 11' 10" 11' 2"
20' 2" 19' 0" 26' 0" 22' 9" 19' 2" 18' 0" 24' 5"f 21' 9" 18' 4" 17' 3" 21' 10"f 20' 2" 17' 0" 16' 0" 19' 11"f 19' 0" 16' 0" 15' 1"
18' 4" 17' 3" 22' 7"f 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5" 21' 2"f 19' 9" 16' 8" 15' 8" 18' 11"f 18' 4" 15' 6" 14' 7" 17' 3"f 17' 3" 14' 7" 13' 8"
16' 0" 15' 1" 18' 5"f 18' 0" 15' 3" 14' 4" 17' 3"f 17' 3" 14' 7" 13' 8" 15' 5"f 15' 5"f 13' 6" 12' 9" 14' 1"f 14' 1"f 12' 9" 12' 0"
21' 8" 20' 5" 27' 11" 24' 5" 20' 7" 19' 4" 26' 8" 23' 4" 19' 8" 18' 6" 24' 7"f 21' 8" 18' 3" 17' 2" 22' 5"f 20' 5" 17' 2" 16' 2"
19' 8" 18' 6" 25' 4" 22' 2" 18' 8" 17' 7" 23' 9"f 21' 2" 17' 11" 16' 10" 21' 3"f 19' 8" 16' 7" 15' 7" 19' 5"f 18' 6" 15' 7" 14' 8"
17' 2" 16' 2" 20' 9"f 19' 4" 16' 4" 15' 4" 19' 5"f 18' 6" 15' 7" 14' 8" 17' 4"f 17' 2" 14' 6" 13' 8" 15' 10"f 15' 10"f 13' 8" 12' 10"
24' 2" 22' 9" 31' 2" 27' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 29' 9" 26' 0" 21' 11" 20' 8" 27' 8" 24' 2" 20' 4" 19' 2" 26' 0" 22' 9" 19' 2" 18' 0"
21' 11" 20' 8" 28' 3" 24' 9" 20' 10" 19' 7" 27' 1" 23' 8" 19' 11" 18' 9" 25' 1" 21' 11" 18' 6" 17' 5" 23' 4"f 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5"
19' 2" 18' 0" 24' 9" 21' 7" 18' 2" 17' 2" 23' 4"f 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5" 20' 10"f 19' 2" 16' 2" 15' 3" 19' 1"f 18' 0" 15' 3" 14' 4"
17' 10" * 16' 9" * 17' 10"f* 17' 10"f* 16' 11" * 15' 11" * 16' 8"f* 16' 8"f* 16' 2" * 15' 3" * 14' 11"f* 14' 11"f* 14' 11"f* 14' 2" * 13' 8"f* 13' 8"f* 13' 8"f* 13' 4" *
16' 2" * 15' 3" * 15' 6"f* 15' 6"f* 15' 5" * 14' 6" * 14' 6"f* 14' 6"f* 14' 6"f* 13' 10" * 12' 11"f* 12' 11"f* 12' 11"f* 12' 10" * 11' 10"f* 11' 10"f* 11' 10"f* 11' 10"f*
13' 8"f* 13' 4" * 12' 7"f* 12' 7"f* 12' 7"f* 12' 7"f* 11' 10"f* 11' 10"f* 11' 10"f* 11' 10"f* 9' 5"f* 9' 5"f* 9' 5"f* 9' 5"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f* 7' 10"f*
19' 7" 18' 5" 22' 3"f 22' 1" 18' 7" 17' 6" 20' 10"f 20' 10"f 17' 10" 16' 9" 18' 7"f 18' 7"f 16' 6" 15' 7" 17' 0"f 17' 0"f 15' 7" 14' 8"
17' 10" 16' 9" 19' 3"f 19' 3"f 16' 11" 15' 11" 18' 0"f 18' 0"f 16' 2" 15' 3" 16' 1"f 16' 1"f 15' 0" 14' 1" 14' 8"f 14' 8"f 14' 1" 13' 3"
15' 7" 14' 8" 15' 9"f 15' 9"f 14' 9" 13' 11" 14' 8"f 14' 8"f 14' 1" 13' 3" 13' 2"f 13' 2"f 13' 1" 12' 4" 12' 0"f 12' 0"f 12' 0"f 11' 7"
21' 1" 19' 10" 25' 5"f 23' 8" 20' 0" 18' 10" 23' 9"f 22' 8" 19' 1" 18' 0" 21' 3"f 21' 1" 17' 9" 16' 8" 19' 5"f 19' 5"f 16' 8" 15' 9"
19' 1" 18' 0" 22' 0"f 21' 6" 18' 2" 17' 1" 20' 7"f 20' 7"f 17' 5" 16' 4" 18' 5"f 18' 5"f 16' 2" 15' 2" 16' 10"f 16' 10"f 15' 2" 14' 3"
16' 8" 15' 9" 17' 11"f 17' 11"f 15' 10" 14' 11" 16' 10"f 16' 10"f 15' 2" 14' 3" 15' 0"f 15' 0"f 14' 1" 13' 3" 13' 9"f 13' 9"f 13' 3" 12' 6"
22' 7" 21' 3" 29' 2" 25' 6" 21' 6" 20' 3" 27' 11" 24' 4" 20' 7" 19' 4" 25' 6"f 22' 7" 19' 1" 17' 11" 23' 3"f 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 11"
20' 7" 19' 4" 26' 5"f 23' 2" 19' 6" 18' 4" 24' 8"f 22' 2" 18' 8" 17' 7" 22' 1"f 20' 7" 17' 4" 16' 4" 20' 2"f 19' 4" 16' 4" 15' 4"
17' 11" 16' 11" 21' 7"f 20' 3" 17' 1" 16' 1" 20' 2"f 19' 4" 16' 4" 15' 4" 18' 0"f 17' 11" 15' 2" 14' 3" 16' 5"f 16' 5"f 14' 3" 13' 5"
25' 3" 23' 9" 32' 6" 28' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 31' 1" 27' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 28' 11" 25' 3" 21' 3" 20' 0" 27' 2" 23' 9" 20' 0" 18' 10"
22' 11" 21' 7" 29' 7" 25' 10" 21' 9" 20' 6" 28' 3" 24' 8" 20' 10" 19' 7" 26' 3" 22' 11" 19' 4" 18' 2" 24' 7"f 21' 7" 18' 2" 17' 1"
20' 0" 18' 10" 25' 10" 22' 7" 19' 0" 17' 11" 24' 7"f 21' 7" 18' 2" 17' 1" 22' 0"f 20' 0" 16' 11" 15' 11" 20' 1"f 18' 10" 15' 11" 14' 11"
20' 5" 19' 2" 23' 1"f 22' 11" 19' 4" 18' 3" 21' 7"f 21' 7"f 18' 6" 17' 5" 19' 4"f 19' 4"f 17' 2" 16' 2" 17' 8"f 17' 8"f 16' 2" 15' 3"
18' 6" 17' 5" 20' 0"f 20' 0"f 17' 7" 16' 7" 18' 9"f 18' 9"f 16' 10" 15' 10" 16' 9"f 16' 9"f 15' 7" 14' 8" 15' 3"f 15' 3"f 14' 8" 13' 10"
16' 2" 15' 3" 16' 4"f 16' 4"f 15' 4" 14' 6" 15' 3"f 15' 3"f 14' 8" 13' 10" 13' 8"f 13' 8"f 13' 8" 12' 10" 12' 6"f 12' 6"f 12' 6"f 12' 1"
22' 2" 20' 10" 27' 7"f 24' 11" 21' 0" 19' 9" 25' 10"f 23' 10" 20' 1" 18' 11" 23' 1"f 22' 2" 18' 8" 17' 7" 21' 1"f 20' 10" 17' 7" 16' 6"
20' 1" 18' 11" 23' 11"f 22' 8" 19' 1" 18' 0" 22' 4"f 21' 8" 18' 3" 17' 2" 20' 0"f 20' 0"f 17' 0" 16' 0" 18' 3"f 18' 3"f 16' 0" 15' 0"
17' 7" 16' 6" 19' 6"f 19' 6"f 16' 8" 15' 8" 18' 3"f 18' 3"f 16' 0" 15' 0" 16' 4"f 16' 4"f 14' 10" 13' 11" 14' 11"f 14' 11"f 13' 11" 13' 1"
23' 10" 22' 5" 30' 8" 26' 10" 22' 7" 21' 3" 29' 4" 25' 8" 21' 7" 20' 4" 26' 3"f 23' 10" 20' 1" 18' 11" 24' 0"f 22' 5" 18' 11" 17' 9"
21' 7" 20' 4" 27' 2"f 24' 4" 20' 6" 19' 4" 25' 5"f 23' 3" 19' 8" 18' 6" 22' 9"f 21' 7" 18' 3" 17' 2" 20' 9"f 20' 4" 17' 2" 16' 2"
18' 11" 17' 9" 22' 2"f 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 11" 20' 9"f 20' 4" 17' 2" 16' 2" 18' 7"f 18' 7"f 15' 11" 15' 0" 16' 11"f 16' 11"f 15' 0" 14' 1"
26' 7" 25' 0" 34' 3" 29' 11" 25' 3" 23' 9" 32' 9" 28' 8" 24' 2" 22' 9" 30' 5" 26' 7" 22' 5" 21' 1" 28' 8" 25' 0" 21' 1" 19' 10"
24' 2" 22' 9" 31' 2" 27' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 29' 9" 26' 0" 21' 11" 20' 8" 27' 8" 24' 2" 20' 4" 19' 2" 26' 0" 22' 9" 19' 2" 18' 0"
21' 1" 19' 10" 27' 2" 23' 9" 20' 0" 18' 10" 26' 0" 22' 9" 19' 2" 18' 0" 23' 6"f 21' 1" 17' 10" 16' 9" 21' 6"f 19' 10" 16' 9" 15' 9"

Limiting Heights Notes For DietrichTM Studs (continued)


6) Cells having an "f" indicate the limiting height is controlled by stress.
7) Cells marked with an " * " have an h/t>200 and thus require end stiffeners. Blank cells have an h/t>260.
8) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than
24" o/c is assumed. (.75" for 2.5" studs)
9) Unless noted otherwise, all values are based on Fy=33 ksi for 20g &18g; Fy=50ksi for 16g or heavier.
10) For deflection calculations wind loads have been multiplied by 0.7 per the AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud
Design 2004 Edition except for the 5psf load which is considered an interior wall load.

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10" Studs Limiting Wall Heights
Member Spc. 5 psf 15 psf 20 psf 25 psf 30 psf
Type Gauge (in.) L/120 L/240 L/360 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360
12 58' 2" * 46' 2" * 40' 4" * 33' 10"f* 31' 6" * 26' 7" * 25' 0" * 29' 3"f* 28' 8" * 24' 2" * 22' 9" * 26' 2"f* 26' 2"f* 22' 5" * 21' 1" * 23' 11"f* 23' 11"f*
18 16 50' 8"f* 42' 0" * 36' 8" * 29' 3"f* 28' 8" * 24' 2" * 22' 9" * 25' 4"f* 25' 4"f* 21' 11" * 20' 8" * 22' 8"f* 22' 8"f* 20' 4" * 19' 2" * 20' 8"f* 20' 8"f*
24 41' 5"f* 36' 8" * 32' 0" * 23' 11"f* 23' 11"f* 21' 1" * 19' 10" * 20' 8"f* 20' 8"f* 19' 2" * 18' 0" * 18' 6"f* 18' 6"f* 17' 10" * 16' 9" * 16' 11"f* 16' 11"f*
12 62' 8" 49' 9" 43' 6" 38' 11"f 34' 3" 28' 10" 27' 2" 33' 8"f 31' 1" 26' 3" 24' 8" 30' 2"f 28' 10" 24' 4" 22' 11" 27' 6"f 27' 2"
16 16 57' 0" 45' 3" 39' 6" 33' 8"f 31' 1" 26' 3" 24' 8" 29' 2"f 28' 3" 23' 10" 22' 5" 26' 1"f 26' 1"f 22' 1" 20' 10" 23' 10"f 23' 10"f
24 49' 9" 39' 6" 34' 6" 27' 6"f 27' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 23' 10"f 23' 10"f 20' 10" 19' 7" 21' 4"f 21' 4"f 19' 4" 18' 2" 19' 5"f 19' 5"f
CSJ
12 68' 0" 53' 11" 47' 1" 42' 5" 37' 1" 31' 3" 29' 5" 38' 7" 33' 8" 28' 5" 26' 9" 34' 7"f 31' 3" 26' 5" 24' 10" 31' 7"f 29' 5"
14 16 61' 9" 49' 0" 42' 10" 38' 7" 33' 8" 28' 5" 26' 9" 33' 6"f 30' 7" 25' 10" 24' 4" 30' 0"f 28' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 27' 4"f 26' 9"
24 53' 11" 42' 10" 37' 5" 31' 7"f 29' 5" 24' 10" 23' 4" 27' 4"f 26' 9" 22' 7" 21' 3" 24' 6"f 24' 6"f 20' 11" 19' 8" 22' 4"f 22' 4"f
12 76' 6" 60' 9" 53' 1" 47' 5" 41' 5" 34' 11" 32' 11" 43' 1" 37' 8" 31' 9" 29' 11" 40' 0" 34' 11" 29' 6" 27' 9" 37' 8" 32' 11"
Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights

12 16 69' 6" 55' 2" 48' 2" 43' 1" 37' 8" 31' 9" 29' 11" 39' 2" 34' 2" 28' 10" 27' 2" 36' 4" 31' 9" 26' 9" 25' 2" 34' 2" 29' 11"
24 60' 9" 48' 2" 42' 1" 37' 8" 32' 11" 27' 9" 26' 1" 34' 2" 29' 11" 25' 2" 23' 9" 31' 9" 27' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" 29' 11" 26' 1"
12 60' 10" * 48' 4" * 42' 2" * 35' 11"f* 32' 11" * 27' 10" * 26' 2" * 31' 2"f* 29' 11" * 25' 3" * 23' 9" * 27' 10"f* 27' 10" * 23' 5" * 22' 1" * 25' 5"f* 25' 5"f*
18 16 53' 11"f* 43' 11" * 38' 4" * 31' 2"f* 29' 11" * 25' 3" * 23' 9" * 27' 0"f* 27' 0"f* 22' 11" * 21' 7" * 24' 1"f* 24' 1"f* 21' 4" * 20' 1" * 22' 0"f* 22' 0"f*
24 44' 0"f* 38' 4" * 33' 6" * 25' 5"f* 25' 5"f* 22' 1" * 20' 9" * 22' 0"f* 22' 0"f* 20' 1" * 18' 10" * 19' 8"f* 19' 8"f* 18' 7" * 17' 6" * 18' 0"f* 18' 0"f*
12 65' 7" 52' 1" 45' 6" 40' 11" 35' 9" 30' 2" 28' 4" 36' 2"f 32' 6" 27' 5" 25' 9" 32' 4"f 30' 2" 25' 5" 23' 11" 29' 6"f 28' 4"
16 16 59' 7" 47' 4" 41' 4" 36' 2"f 32' 6" 27' 5" 25' 9" 31' 4"f 29' 6" 24' 11" 23' 5" 28' 0"f 27' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 25' 7"f 25' 7"f
24 52' 1" 41' 4" 36' 1" 29' 6"f 28' 4" 23' 11" 22' 6" 25' 7"f 25' 7"f 21' 9" 20' 5" 22' 10"f 22' 10"f 20' 2" 19' 0" 20' 11"f 20' 11"f
CSW
12 71' 0" 56' 4" 49' 3" 44' 3" 38' 8" 32' 8" 30' 8" 40' 3" 35' 2" 29' 8" 27' 11" 37' 1"f 32' 8" 27' 6" 25' 11" 33' 10"f 30' 8"
14 16 64' 6" 51' 3" 44' 9" 40' 3" 35' 2" 29' 8" 27' 11" 35' 11"f 31' 11" 26' 11" 25' 4" 32' 1"f 29' 8" 25' 0" 23' 6" 29' 4"f 27' 11"
24 56' 4" 44' 9" 39' 1" 33' 10"f 30' 8" 25' 11" 24' 4" 29' 4"f 27' 11" 23' 6" 22' 2" 26' 2"f 25' 11" 21' 10" 20' 7" 23' 11"f 23' 11"f
12 79' 11" 63' 5" 55' 5" 49' 6" 43' 3" 36' 6" 34' 4" 45' 0" 39' 4" 33' 2" 31' 2" 41' 9" 36' 6" 30' 9" 29' 0" 39' 4" 34' 4"
12 16 72' 7" 57' 7" 50' 4" 45' 0" 39' 4" 33' 2" 31' 2" 40' 11" 35' 9" 30' 1" 28' 4" 37' 11" 33' 2" 28' 0" 26' 4" 35' 9" 31' 2"
24 63' 5" 50' 4" 44' 0" 39' 4" 34' 4" 29' 0" 27' 3" 35' 9" 31' 2" 26' 4" 24' 9" 33' 2" 29' 0" 24' 5" 23' 0" 31' 2" 27' 3"
12 64' 5" * 51' 2" * 44' 8" * 37' 8"f* 34' 11" * 29' 5" * 27' 8" * 32' 8"f* 31' 8" * 26' 9" * 25' 2" * 29' 2"f* 29' 2"f* 24' 10" * 23' 4" * 26' 8"f* 26' 8"f*
18 16 56' 6"f* 46' 6" * 40' 7" * 32' 8"f* 31' 8" * 26' 9" * 25' 2" * 28' 3"f* 28' 3"f* 24' 3" * 22' 10" * 25' 3"f* 25' 3"f* 22' 7" * 21' 3" * 23' 1"f* 23' 1"f*
24 46' 2"f* 40' 7" * 35' 5" * 26' 8"f* 26' 8"f* 23' 4" * 22' 0" * 23' 1"f* 23' 1"f* 21' 3" * 20' 0" * 20' 8"f* 20' 8"f* 19' 8" * 18' 6" * 18' 10"f* 18' 10"f*
12 69' 3" 55' 0" 48' 0" 42' 11" 37' 6" 31' 8" 29' 9" 38' 9"f 34' 1" 28' 9" 27' 1" 34' 8"f 31' 8" 26' 8" 25' 1" 31' 8"f 29' 9"
16 16 62' 11" 49' 11" 43' 8" 38' 9"f 34' 1" 28' 9" 27' 1" 33' 7"f 31' 0" 26' 1" 24' 7" 30' 0"f 28' 9" 24' 3" 22' 10" 27' 5"f 27' 1"
24 55' 0" 43' 8" 38' 1" 31' 8"f 29' 9" 25' 1" 23' 8" 27' 5"f 27' 1" 22' 10" 21' 6" 24' 6"f 24' 6"f 21' 2" 19' 11" 22' 4"f 22' 4"f
CSE
12 74' 5" 59' 1" 51' 7" 46' 2" 40' 4" 34' 0" 32' 0" 41' 11" 36' 8" 30' 11" 29' 1" 38' 11" 34' 0" 28' 8" 27' 0" 36' 8" 32' 0"
14 16 67' 8" 53' 8" 46' 11" 41' 11" 36' 8" 30' 11" 29' 1" 38' 1" 33' 3" 28' 1" 26' 5" 35' 4" 30' 11" 26' 1" 24' 6" 33' 3"f 29' 1"
24 59' 1" 46' 11" 41' 0" 36' 8" 32' 0" 27' 0" 25' 5" 33' 3"f 29' 1" 24' 6" 23' 1" 29' 9"f 27' 0" 22' 9" 21' 5" 27' 2"f 25' 5"
12 83' 2" 66' 0" 57' 8" 51' 7" 45' 0" 38' 0" 35' 9" 46' 10" 40' 11" 34' 6" 32' 6" 43' 6" 38' 0" 32' 0" 30' 2" 40' 11" 35' 9"
12 16 75' 7" 60' 0" 52' 5" 46' 10" 40' 11" 34' 6" 32' 6" 42' 7" 37' 2" 31' 4" 29' 6" 39' 6" 34' 6" 29' 1" 27' 5" 37' 2" 32' 6"
24 66' 0" 52' 5" 45' 9" 40' 11" 35' 9" 30' 2" 28' 4" 37' 2" 32' 6" 27' 5" 25' 9" 34' 6" 30' 2" 25' 5" 23' 11" 32' 6" 28' 4"
12 67' 1" * 53' 3" * 46' 6" * 39' 4"f* 36' 4" * 30' 8" * 28' 10" * 34' 0"f* 33' 0" * 27' 10" * 26' 2" * 30' 5"f* 30' 5"f* 25' 10" * 24' 4" * 27' 9"f* 27' 9"f*
18 16 58' 11"f* 48' 5" * 42' 3" * 34' 0"f* 33' 0" * 27' 10" * 26' 2" * 29' 6"f* 29' 6"f* 25' 4" * 23' 10" * 26' 4"f* 26' 4"f* 23' 6" * 22' 1" * 24' 1"f* 24' 1"f*
24 48' 2"f* 42' 3" * 36' 11" * 27' 9"f* 27' 9"f* 24' 4" * 22' 11" * 24' 1"f* 24' 1"f* 22' 1" * 20' 10" * 21' 6"f* 21' 6"f* 20' 6" * 19' 4" * 19' 8"f* 19' 8"f*
12 72' 3" 57' 4" 50' 1" 45' 1" 39' 4" 33' 2" 31' 3" 40' 11" 35' 9" 30' 2" 28' 5" 37' 8"f 33' 2" 28' 0" 26' 4" 34' 5"f 31' 3"
16 16 65' 8" 52' 2" 45' 6" 40' 11" 35' 9" 30' 2" 28' 5" 36' 6"f 32' 6" 27' 5" 25' 9" 32' 7"f 30' 2" 25' 5" 23' 11" 29' 9"f 28' 5"
24 57' 4" 45' 6" 39' 9" 34' 5"f 31' 3" 26' 4" 24' 9" 29' 9"f 28' 5" 23' 11" 22' 6" 26' 8"f 26' 4" 22' 3" 20' 11" 24' 4"f 24' 4"f
CSS
12 78' 2" 62' 0" 54' 2" 48' 5" 42' 4" 35' 8" 33' 7" 44' 0" 38' 5" 32' 5" 30' 6" 40' 10" 35' 8" 30' 1" 28' 4" 38' 5" 33' 7"
14 16 71' 0" 56' 4" 49' 3" 44' 0" 38' 5" 32' 5" 30' 6" 40' 0" 34' 11" 29' 6" 27' 9" 37' 1" 32' 5" 27' 4" 25' 9" 34' 2"f 30' 6"
24 62' 0" 49' 3" 43' 0" 38' 5" 33' 7" 28' 4" 26' 8" 34' 2"f 30' 6" 25' 9" 24' 3" 30' 7"f 28' 4" 23' 11" 22' 6" 27' 11"f 26' 8"
12 87' 5" 69' 4" 60' 7" 54' 2" 47' 4" 39' 11" 37' 7" 49' 2" 43' 0" 36' 3" 34' 1" 45' 8" 39' 11" 33' 8" 31' 8" 43' 0" 37' 7"
12 16 79' 5" 63' 0" 55' 1" 49' 2" 43' 0" 36' 3" 34' 1" 44' 8" 39' 1" 32' 11" 31' 0" 41' 6" 36' 3" 30' 7" 28' 9" 39' 1" 34' 1"
24 69' 4" 55' 1" 48' 1" 43' 0" 37' 7" 31' 8" 29' 10" 39' 1" 34' 1" 28' 9" 27' 1" 36' 3" 31' 8" 26' 9" 25' 2" 34' 1" 29' 10"

12" Studs Limiting Wall Heights


Member Spc. 5 psf 15 psf 20 psf 25 psf 30 psf
Type Gauge (in.) L/120 L/240 L/360 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360
12 72' 1" * 57' 3" * 50' 0" * 43' 1"f* 39' 5" * 33' 3" * 31' 4" * 37' 3"f* 35' 10" * 30' 3" * 28' 5" * 33' 4"f* 33' 3" * 28' 1" * 26' 5" * 30' 5"f* 30' 5"f*
16 16 65' 6" * 52' 0" * 45' 5" * 37' 3"f* 35' 10" * 30' 3" * 28' 5" * 32' 3"f* 32' 3"f* 27' 6" * 25' 10" * 28' 11"f* 28' 11"f* 25' 6" * 24' 0" * 26' 4"f* 26' 4"f*
24 57' 3" * 45' 5" * 39' 8" * 30' 5"f* 30' 5"f* 26' 5" * 24' 10" * 26' 4"f* 26' 4"f* 24' 0" * 22' 7" * 23' 7"f* 23' 7"f* 22' 3" * 21' 0" * 21' 6"f* 21' 6"f*
12 78' 5" 62' 3" 54' 4" 49' 1" 42' 11" 36' 2" 34' 0" 43' 1"f 39' 0" 32' 10" 30' 11" 38' 6"f 36' 2" 30' 6" 28' 8" 35' 2"f 34' 0"
CSJ 14 16 71' 3" 56' 6" 49' 5" 43' 1"f 39' 0" 32' 10" 30' 11" 37' 3"f 35' 5" 29' 10" 28' 1" 33' 4"f 32' 10" 27' 9" 26' 1" 30' 5"f 30' 5"f
24 62' 3" 49' 5" 43' 2" 35' 2"f 34' 0" 28' 8" 27' 0" 30' 5"f 30' 5"f 26' 1" 24' 7" 27' 3"f 27' 3"f 24' 3" 22' 9" 24' 10"f 24' 10"f
12 89' 0" 70' 8" 61' 8" 55' 4" 48' 4" 40' 9" 38' 4" 50' 3" 43' 11" 37' 1" 34' 10" 46' 8" 40' 9" 34' 5" 32' 4" 43' 8"f 38' 4"
12 16 80' 10" 64' 2" 56' 1" 50' 3" 43' 11" 37' 1" 34' 10" 45' 8" 39' 11" 33' 8" 31' 8" 41' 5"f 37' 1" 31' 3" 29' 5" 37' 10"f 34' 10"
24 70' 8" 56' 1" 49' 0" 43' 8"f 38' 4" 32' 4" 30' 5" 37' 10"f 34' 10" 29' 5" 27' 8" 33' 10"f 32' 4" 27' 4" 25' 8" 30' 11"f 30' 5"
12 75' 5" * 59' 10" * 52' 3" * 46' 2"f* 41' 1" * 34' 8" * 32' 8" * 40' 0"f* 37' 4" * 31' 6" * 29' 8" * 35' 9"f* 34' 8" * 29' 3" * 27' 6" * 32' 8"f* 32' 8" *
16 16 68' 6" * 54' 4" * 47' 6" * 40' 0"f* 37' 4" * 31' 6" * 29' 8" * 34' 8"f* 33' 11" * 28' 7" * 26' 11" * 31' 0"f* 31' 0"f* 26' 7" * 25' 0" * 28' 3"f* 28' 3"f*
24 59' 10" * 47' 6" * 41' 6" * 32' 8"f* 32' 8" * 27' 6" * 25' 11" * 28' 3"f* 28' 3"f* 25' 0" * 23' 6" * 25' 3"f* 25' 3"f* 23' 3" * 21' 10" * 23' 1"f* 23' 1"f*
12 81' 9" 64' 11" 56' 8" 51' 1" 44' 8" 37' 8" 35' 5" 46' 0"f 40' 7" 34' 2" 32' 2" 41' 2"f 37' 8" 31' 9" 29' 11" 37' 7"f 35' 5"
CSW 14 16 74' 4" 59' 0" 51' 6" 46' 0"f 40' 7" 34' 2" 32' 2" 39' 10"f 36' 10" 31' 1" 29' 3" 35' 8"f 34' 2" 28' 10" 27' 2" 32' 6"f 32' 2"
24 64' 11" 51' 6" 45' 0" 37' 7"f 35' 5" 29' 11" 28' 1" 32' 6"f 32' 2" 27' 2" 25' 7" 29' 1"f 29' 1"f 25' 2" 23' 9" 26' 7"f 26' 7"f
12 92' 8" 73' 6" 64' 3" 57' 7" 50' 4" 42' 5" 39' 11" 52' 4" 45' 8" 38' 7" 36' 3" 48' 7" 42' 5" 35' 9" 33' 8" 45' 8" 39' 11"
12 16 84' 2" 66' 10" 58' 4" 52' 4" 45' 8" 38' 7" 36' 3" 47' 6" 41' 6" 35' 0" 33' 0" 44' 1"f 38' 7" 32' 6" 30' 7" 40' 3"f 36' 3"
24 73' 6" 58' 4" 51' 0" 45' 8" 39' 11" 33' 8" 31' 8" 40' 3"f 36' 3" 30' 7" 28' 10" 36' 0"f 33' 8" 28' 5" 26' 9" 32' 10"f 31' 8"
12 78' 6" * 62' 4" * 54' 5" * 46' 9"f* 42' 10" * 36' 1" * 34' 0" * 40' 5"f* 38' 11" * 32' 10" * 30' 10" * 36' 2"f* 36' 1" * 30' 5" * 28' 8" * 33' 0"f* 33' 0"f*
16 16 71' 4" * 56' 7" * 49' 5" * 40' 5"f* 38' 11" * 32' 10" * 30' 10" * 35' 0"f* 35' 0"f* 29' 10" * 28' 1" * 31' 4"f* 31' 4"f* 27' 8" * 26' 0" * 28' 7"f* 28' 7"f*
24 62' 4" * 49' 5" * 43' 2" * 33' 0"f* 33' 0"f* 28' 8" * 27' 0" * 28' 7"f* 28' 7"f* 26' 0" * 24' 6" * 25' 7"f* 25' 7"f* 24' 2" * 22' 9" * 23' 4"f* 23' 4"f*
12 85' 2" 67' 7" 59' 1" 53' 1" 46' 4" 39' 1" 36' 10" 48' 0"f 42' 2" 35' 6" 33' 5" 42' 11"f 39' 1" 33' 0" 31' 0" 39' 2"f 36' 10"
CSE 14 16 77' 5" 61' 5" 53' 8" 48' 0"f 42' 2" 35' 6" 33' 5" 41' 7"f 38' 3" 32' 3" 30' 5" 37' 2"f 35' 6" 30' 0" 28' 2" 33' 11"f 33' 5"
24 67' 7" 53' 8" 46' 10" 39' 2"f 36' 10" 31' 0" 29' 3" 33' 11"f 33' 5" 28' 2" 26' 6" 30' 4"f 30' 4"f 26' 2" 24' 8" 27' 8"f 27' 8"f
12 96' 3" 76' 5" 66' 9" 59' 9" 52' 2" 44' 0" 41' 5" 54' 4" 47' 5" 40' 0" 37' 8" 50' 5" 44' 0" 37' 2" 34' 11" 47' 5" 41' 5"
12 16 87' 5" 69' 5" 60' 7" 54' 4" 47' 5" 40' 0" 37' 8" 49' 4" 43' 1" 36' 4" 34' 2" 45' 10" 40' 0" 33' 9" 31' 9" 42' 7"f 37' 8"
24 76' 5" 60' 7" 53' 0" 47' 5" 41' 5" 34' 11" 32' 11" 42' 7"f 37' 8" 31' 9" 29' 11" 38' 1"f 34' 11" 29' 6" 27' 9" 34' 10"f 32' 11"
12 83' 8" * 66' 5" * 58' 0" * 52' 0" * 45' 5" * 38' 4" * 36' 1" * 45' 10"f* 41' 4" * 34' 10" * 32' 9" * 41' 0"f* 38' 4" * 32' 4" * 30' 5" * 37' 5"f* 36' 1" *
16 16 76' 0" * 60' 4" * 52' 9" * 45' 10"f* 41' 4" * 34' 10" * 32' 9" * 39' 8"f* 37' 6" * 31' 8" * 29' 9" * 35' 6"f* 34' 10" * 29' 5" * 27' 8" * 32' 5"f* 32' 5"f*
24 66' 5" * 52' 9" * 46' 1" * 37' 5"f* 36' 1" * 30' 5" * 28' 8" * 32' 5"f* 32' 5"f* 27' 8" * 26' 0" * 29' 0"f* 29' 0"f* 25' 8" * 24' 2" * 26' 5"f* 26' 5"f*
12 90' 4" 71' 8" 62' 7" 56' 0" 48' 11" 41' 3" 38' 10" 50' 10" 44' 5" 37' 6" 35' 3" 47' 2" 41' 3" 34' 9" 32' 9" 44' 5" 38' 10"
CSS 14 16 82' 1" 65' 1" 56' 11" 50' 10" 44' 5" 37' 6" 35' 3" 46' 2" 40' 4" 34' 1" 32' 0" 42' 5"f 37' 6" 31' 7" 29' 9" 38' 9"f 35' 3"
24 71' 8" 56' 11" 49' 8" 44' 5" 38' 10" 32' 9" 30' 10" 38' 9"f 35' 3" 29' 9" 28' 0" 34' 8"f 32' 9" 27' 7" 26' 0" 31' 8"f 30' 10"
12 101' 0" 80' 2" 70' 1" 62' 7" 54' 8" 46' 2" 43' 5" 56' 11" 49' 8" 41' 11" 39' 5" 52' 10" 46' 2" 38' 11" 36' 7" 49' 8" 43' 5"
12 16 91' 9" 72' 10" 63' 8" 56' 11" 49' 8" 41' 11" 39' 5" 51' 8" 45' 2" 38' 1" 35' 10" 48' 0" 41' 11" 35' 4" 33' 3" 45' 2" 39' 5"
24 80' 2" 63' 8" 55' 7" 49' 8" 43' 5" 36' 7" 34' 5" 45' 2" 39' 5" 33' 3" 31' 4" 41' 11" 36' 7" 30' 11" 29' 1" 39' 5" 34' 5"

Limiting Heights Notes For DietrichTM Studs


1) Studs are checked for simple-span deflection and stress. Stress calculations are made at mid-span for fully braced moment, end shear
through the unperforated section, and shear moment interaction through the perforated section 10" away from the end bearing.
2) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
3) Limiting heights are based on continuous lateral support of each flange over the full height of the stud.
4) Heights are based on steel properties only.
5) End reactions must be checked for web crippling separately.

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Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights

Exterior Cold-Formed Limiting Wall Heights


10" Studs Limiting Wall Heights (continued)
30 psf (cont.) 35 psf 40 psf 50 psf 60 psf
L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720
21' 1" * 19' 10" * 22' 2"f* 22' 2"f* 20' 0" * 18' 10" * 20' 8"f* 20' 8"f* 19' 2" * 18' 0" * 18' 6"f* 18' 6"f* 17' 10" * 16' 9" * 16' 11"f* 16' 11"f* 16' 9" * 15' 9" *
19' 2" * 18' 0" * 19' 2"f* 19' 2"f* 18' 2" * 17' 2" * 17' 11"f* 17' 11"f* 17' 5" * 16' 5" * 16' 0"f* 16' 0"f* 16' 0"f* 15' 3" * 14' 8"f* 14' 8"f* 14' 8"f* 14' 4" *
16' 9" * 15' 9" * 15' 8"f* 15' 8"f* 15' 8"f* 15' 0" * 14' 8"f* 14' 8"f* 14' 8"f* 14' 4" * 13' 1"f* 13' 1"f* 13' 1"f* 13' 1"f* 11' 11"f* 11' 11"f* 11' 11"f* 11' 11"f*
22' 11" 21' 7" 25' 6"f 25' 6"f 21' 9" 20' 6" 23' 10"f 23' 10"f 20' 10" 19' 7" 21' 4"f 21' 4"f 19' 4" 18' 2" 19' 5"f 19' 5"f 18' 2" 17' 1"
20' 10" 19' 7" 22' 1"f 22' 1"f 19' 9" 18' 7" 20' 8"f 20' 8"f 18' 11" 17' 10" 18' 5"f 18' 5"f 17' 7" 16' 6" 16' 10"f 16' 10"f 16' 6" 15' 7"
18' 2" 17' 1" 18' 0"f 18' 0"f 17' 3" 16' 3" 16' 10"f 16' 10"f 16' 6" 15' 7" 15' 1"f 15' 1"f 15' 1"f 14' 5" 13' 9"f 13' 9"f 13' 9"f 13' 7"
24' 10" 23' 4" 29' 3"f 27' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 27' 4"f 26' 9" 22' 7" 21' 3" 24' 6"f 24' 6"f 20' 11" 19' 8" 22' 4"f 22' 4"f 19' 8" 18' 6"
22' 7" 21' 3" 25' 4"f 25' 4"f 21' 5" 20' 2" 23' 8"f 23' 8"f 20' 6" 19' 3" 21' 2"f 21' 2"f 19' 0" 17' 11" 19' 4"f 19' 4"f 17' 11" 16' 10"
19' 8" 18' 6" 20' 8"f 20' 8"f 18' 9" 17' 7" 19' 4"f 19' 4"f 17' 11" 16' 10" 17' 4"f 17' 4"f 16' 7" 15' 8" 15' 10"f 15' 10"f 15' 8" 14' 9"
27' 9" 26' 1" 35' 9" 31' 3" 26' 4" 24' 10" 34' 2" 29' 11" 25' 2" 23' 9" 31' 9" 27' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" 29' 11" 26' 1" 22' 0" 20' 9"
25' 2" 23' 9" 32' 6" 28' 5" 23' 11" 22' 6" 31' 1" 27' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 28' 7"f 25' 2" 21' 3" 20' 0" 26' 1"f 23' 9" 20' 0" 18' 10"
22' 0" 20' 9" 27' 11"f 24' 10" 20' 11" 19' 8" 26' 1"f 23' 9" 20' 0" 18' 10" 23' 4"f 22' 0" 18' 7" 17' 6" 21' 4"f 20' 9" 17' 6" 16' 5"
22' 1" * 20' 9" * 23' 6"f* 23' 6"f* 20' 11" * 19' 9" * 22' 0"f* 22' 0"f* 20' 1" * 18' 10" * 19' 8"f* 19' 8"f* 18' 7" * 17' 6" * 18' 0"f* 18' 0"f* 17' 6" * 16' 6" *
20' 1" * 18' 10" * 20' 5"f* 20' 5"f* 19' 0" * 17' 11" * 19' 1"f* 19' 1"f* 18' 3" * 17' 2" * 17' 1"f* 17' 1"f* 16' 11" * 15' 11" * 15' 7"f* 15' 7"f* 15' 7"f* 15' 0" *
17' 6" * 16' 6" * 16' 8"f* 16' 8"f* 16' 8" * 15' 8" * 15' 7"f* 15' 7"f* 15' 7"f* 15' 0" * 13' 11"f* 13' 11"f* 13' 11"f* 13' 11" * 12' 9"f* 12' 9"f* 12' 9"f* 12' 9"f*
23' 11" 22' 6" 27' 4"f 26' 11" 22' 9" 21' 5" 25' 7"f 25' 7"f 21' 9" 20' 5" 22' 10"f 22' 10"f 20' 2" 19' 0" 20' 11"f 20' 11"f 19' 0" 17' 10"
21' 9" 20' 5" 23' 8"f 23' 8"f 20' 8" 19' 5" 22' 2"f 22' 2"f 19' 9" 18' 7" 19' 10"f 19' 10"f 18' 4" 17' 3" 18' 1"f 18' 1"f 17' 3" 16' 3"
19' 0" 17' 10" 19' 4"f 19' 4"f 18' 0" 17' 0" 18' 1"f 18' 1"f 17' 3" 16' 3" 16' 2"f 16' 2"f 16' 0" 15' 1" 14' 9"f 14' 9"f 14' 9"f 14' 2"
25' 11" 24' 4" 31' 4"f 29' 2" 24' 7" 23' 2" 29' 4"f 27' 11" 23' 6" 22' 2" 26' 2"f 25' 11" 21' 10" 20' 7" 23' 11"f 23' 11"f 20' 7" 19' 4"
23' 6" 22' 2" 27' 1"f 26' 6" 22' 4" 21' 0" 25' 4"f 25' 4" 21' 5" 20' 1" 22' 8"f 22' 8"f 19' 10" 18' 8" 20' 9"f 20' 9"f 18' 8" 17' 7"
20' 7" 19' 4" 22' 2"f 22' 2"f 19' 6" 18' 5" 20' 9"f 20' 9"f 18' 8" 17' 7" 18' 6"f 18' 6"f 17' 4" 16' 4" 16' 11"f 16' 11"f 16' 4" 15' 4"
29' 0" 27' 3" 37' 4" 32' 7" 27' 6" 25' 11" 35' 9" 31' 2" 26' 4" 24' 9" 33' 2" 29' 0" 24' 5" 23' 0" 31' 2" 27' 3" 23' 0" 21' 8"
26' 4" 24' 9" 33' 11" 29' 8" 25' 0" 23' 6" 32' 5" 28' 4" 23' 11" 22' 6" 30' 0"f 26' 4" 22' 2" 20' 11" 27' 5"f 24' 9" 20' 11" 19' 8"
23' 0" 21' 8" 29' 3"f 25' 11" 21' 10" 20' 7" 27' 5"f 24' 9" 20' 11" 19' 8" 24' 6"f 23' 0" 19' 5" 18' 3" 22' 4"f 21' 8" 18' 3" 17' 2"
23' 4" * 22' 0" * 24' 8"f* 24' 8"f* 22' 2" * 20' 11" * 23' 1"f* 23' 1"f* 21' 3" * 20' 0" * 20' 8"f* 20' 8"f* 19' 8" * 18' 6" * 18' 10"f* 18' 10"f* 18' 6" * 17' 5" *
21' 3" * 20' 0" * 21' 4"f* 21' 4"f* 20' 2" * 19' 0" * 20' 0"f* 20' 0"f* 19' 3" * 18' 2" * 17' 10"f* 17' 10"f* 17' 10"f* 16' 10" * 16' 4"f* 16' 4"f* 16' 4"f* 15' 10" *
18' 6" * 17' 5" * 17' 5"f* 17' 5"f* 17' 5"f* 16' 7" * 16' 4"f* 16' 4"f* 16' 4"f* 15' 10" * 14' 7"f* 14' 7"f* 14' 7"f* 14' 7"f* 13' 4"f* 13' 4"f* 13' 4"f* 13' 4"f*
25' 1" 23' 8" 29' 3"f 28' 3" 23' 10" 22' 5" 27' 5"f 27' 1" 22' 10" 21' 6" 24' 6"f 24' 6"f 21' 2" 19' 11" 22' 4"f 22' 4"f 19' 11" 18' 9"
22' 10" 21' 6" 25' 4"f 25' 4"f 21' 8" 20' 5" 23' 9"f 23' 9"f 20' 9" 19' 6" 21' 3"f 21' 3"f 19' 3" 18' 1" 19' 4"f 19' 4"f 18' 1" 17' 1"
19' 11" 18' 9" 20' 9"f 20' 9"f 18' 11" 17' 10" 19' 4"f 19' 4"f 18' 1" 17' 1" 17' 4"f 17' 4"f 16' 10" 15' 10" 15' 10"f 15' 10"f 15' 10"f 14' 11"
27' 0" 25' 5" 34' 10" 30' 5" 25' 8" 24' 2" 33' 3"f 29' 1" 24' 6" 23' 1" 29' 9"f 27' 0" 22' 9" 21' 5" 27' 2"f 25' 5" 21' 5" 20' 2"

• 10" • 12" Limiting Wall Heights


24' 6" 23' 1" 30' 10"f 27' 7" 23' 4" 21' 11" 28' 10"f 26' 5" 22' 3" 21' 0" 25' 9"f 24' 6" 20' 8" 19' 6" 23' 6"f 23' 1" 19' 6" 18' 4"
21' 5" 20' 2" 25' 2"f 24' 2" 20' 4" 19' 2" 23' 6"f 23' 1" 19' 6" 18' 4" 21' 1"f 21' 1"f 18' 1" 17' 0" 19' 3"f 19' 3"f 17' 0" 16' 0"
30' 2" 28' 4" 38' 10" 33' 11" 28' 8" 26' 11" 37' 2" 32' 6" 27' 5" 25' 9" 34' 6" 30' 2" 25' 5" 23' 11" 32' 6" 28' 4" 23' 11" 22' 6"
27' 5" 25' 9" 35' 4" 30' 10" 26' 0" 24' 6" 33' 9" 29' 6" 24' 11" 23' 5" 31' 4" 27' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 28' 8"f 25' 9" 21' 9" 20' 6"
23' 11" 22' 6" 30' 8"f 26' 11" 22' 9" 21' 5" 28' 8"f 25' 9" 21' 9" 20' 6" 25' 8"f 23' 11" 20' 2" 19' 0" 23' 5"f 22' 6" 19' 0" 17' 10"
24' 4" * 22' 11" * 25' 9"f* 25' 9"f* 23' 1" * 21' 9" * 24' 1"f* 24' 1"f* 22' 1" * 20' 10" * 21' 6"f* 21' 6"f* 20' 6" * 19' 4" * 19' 8"f* 19' 8"f* 19' 4" * 18' 2" *
22' 1" * 20' 10" * 22' 3"f* 22' 3"f* 21' 0" * 19' 9" * 20' 10"f* 20' 10"f* 20' 1" * 18' 11" * 18' 8"f* 18' 8"f* 18' 8" * 17' 6" * 17' 0"f* 17' 0"f* 17' 0"f* 16' 6" *
19' 4" * 18' 2" * 18' 2"f* 18' 2"f* 18' 2"f* 17' 3" * 17' 0"f* 17' 0"f* 17' 0"f* 16' 6" * 15' 3"f* 15' 3"f* 15' 3"f* 15' 3"f* 13' 10"f* 13' 10"f* 13' 10"f* 13' 10"f*
26' 4" 24' 9" 31' 10"f 29' 8" 25' 0" 23' 7" 29' 9"f 28' 5" 23' 11" 22' 6" 26' 8"f 26' 4" 22' 3" 20' 11" 24' 4"f 24' 4"f 20' 11" 19' 8"
23' 11" 22' 6" 27' 7"f 26' 11" 22' 9" 21' 5" 25' 9"f 25' 9" 21' 9" 20' 6" 23' 1"f 23' 1"f 20' 2" 19' 0" 21' 1"f 21' 1"f 19' 0" 17' 11"
20' 11" 19' 8" 22' 6"f 22' 6"f 19' 10" 18' 8" 21' 1"f 21' 1"f 19' 0" 17' 11" 18' 10"f 18' 10"f 17' 8" 16' 7" 17' 2"f 17' 2"f 16' 7" 15' 7"
28' 4" 26' 8" 36' 6"f 31' 11" 26' 11" 25' 4" 34' 2"f 30' 6" 25' 9" 24' 3" 30' 7"f 28' 4" 23' 11" 22' 6" 27' 11"f 26' 8" 22' 6" 21' 2"
25' 9" 24' 3" 31' 7"f 29' 0" 24' 5" 23' 0" 29' 7"f 27' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" 26' 5"f 25' 9" 21' 8" 20' 5" 24' 2"f 24' 2"f 20' 5" 19' 3"
22' 6" 21' 2" 25' 10"f 25' 4" 21' 4" 20' 1" 24' 2"f 24' 2"f 20' 5" 19' 3" 21' 7"f 21' 7"f 19' 0" 17' 10" 19' 9"f 19' 9"f 17' 10" 16' 10"
31' 8" 29' 10" 40' 10" 35' 8" 30' 1" 28' 4" 39' 1" 34' 1" 28' 9" 27' 1" 36' 3" 31' 8" 26' 9" 25' 2" 34' 1" 29' 10" 25' 2" 23' 8"
28' 9" 27' 1" 37' 1" 32' 5" 27' 4" 25' 9" 35' 6" 31' 0" 26' 2" 24' 7" 32' 11" 28' 9" 24' 3" 22' 10" 30' 7"f 27' 1" 22' 10" 21' 6"
25' 2" 23' 8" 32' 5" 28' 4" 23' 11" 22' 6" 30' 7"f 27' 1" 22' 10" 21' 6" 27' 4"f 25' 2" 21' 2" 19' 11" 25' 0"f 23' 8" 19' 11" 18' 9"

12" Studs Limiting Wall Heights (continued)


30 psf (cont.) 35 psf 40 psf 50 psf 60 psf
L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720 L/240 L/360 L/600 L/720
26' 5" * 24' 10" * 28' 2"f* 28' 2"f* 25' 1" * 23' 7" * 26' 4"f* 26' 4"f* 24' 0" * 22' 7" * 23' 7"f* 23' 7"f* 22' 3" * 21' 0" * 21' 6"f* 21' 6"f* 21' 0" * 19' 9" *
24' 0" * 22' 7" * 24' 5"f* 24' 5"f* 22' 10" * 21' 5" * 22' 10"f* 22' 10"f* 21' 10" * 20' 6" * 20' 5"f* 20' 5"f* 20' 3" * 19' 1" * 18' 8"f* 18' 8"f* 18' 8"f* 17' 11" *
21' 0" * 19' 9" * 19' 11"f* 19' 11"f* 19' 11" * 18' 9" * 18' 8"f* 18' 8"f* 18' 8"f* 17' 11" * 16' 8"f* 16' 8"f* 16' 8"f* 16' 8" * 15' 3"f* 15' 3"f* 15' 3"f* 15' 3"f*
28' 8" 27' 0" 32' 7"f 32' 4" 27' 3" 25' 8" 30' 5"f 30' 5"f 26' 1" 24' 7" 27' 3"f 27' 3"f 24' 3" 22' 9" 24' 10"f 24' 10"f 22' 9" 21' 5"
26' 1" 24' 7" 28' 2"f 28' 2"f 24' 9" 23' 4" 26' 4"f 26' 4"f 23' 8" 22' 4" 23' 7"f 23' 7"f 22' 0" 20' 8" 21' 6"f 21' 6"f 20' 8" 19' 6"
22' 9" 21' 5" 23' 0"f 23' 0"f 21' 8" 20' 4" 21' 6"f 21' 6"f 20' 8" 19' 6" 19' 3"f 19' 3"f 19' 3" 18' 1" 17' 7"f 17' 7"f 17' 7"f 17' 0"
32' 4" 30' 5" 40' 5"f 36' 5" 30' 9" 28' 11" 37' 10"f 34' 10" 29' 5" 27' 8" 33' 10"f 32' 4" 27' 4" 25' 8" 30' 11"f 30' 5" 25' 8" 24' 2"
29' 5" 27' 8" 35' 0"f 33' 1" 27' 11" 26' 3" 32' 9"f 31' 8" 26' 9" 25' 2" 29' 4"f 29' 4"f 24' 10" 23' 4" 26' 9"f 26' 9"f 23' 4" 22' 0"
25' 8" 24' 2" 28' 7"f 28' 7"f 24' 5" 23' 0" 26' 9"f 26' 9"f 23' 4" 22' 0" 23' 11"f 23' 11"f 21' 8" 20' 5" 21' 10"f 21' 10"f 20' 5" 19' 2"
27' 6" * 25' 11" * 30' 3"f* 30' 3"f* 26' 2" * 24' 7" * 28' 3"f* 28' 3"f* 25' 0" * 23' 6" * 25' 3"f* 25' 3"f* 23' 3" * 21' 10" * 23' 1"f* 23' 1"f* 21' 10" * 20' 7" *
25' 0" * 23' 6" * 26' 2"f* 26' 2"f* 23' 9" * 22' 4" * 24' 6"f* 24' 6"f* 22' 9" * 21' 5" * 21' 11"f* 21' 11"f* 21' 1" * 19' 10" * 20' 0"f* 20' 0"f* 19' 10" * 18' 8" *
21' 10" * 20' 7" * 21' 4"f* 21' 4"f* 20' 9" * 19' 6" * 20' 0"f* 20' 0"f* 19' 10" * 18' 8" * 17' 11"f* 17' 11"f* 17' 11"f* 17' 4" * 16' 4"f* 16' 4"f* 16' 4"f* 16' 4" *
29' 11" 28' 1" 34' 9"f 33' 8" 28' 5" 26' 9" 32' 6"f 32' 2" 27' 2" 25' 7" 29' 1"f 29' 1"f 25' 2" 23' 9" 26' 7"f 26' 7"f 23' 9" 22' 4"
27' 2" 25' 7" 30' 1"f 30' 1"f 25' 9" 24' 3" 28' 2"f 28' 2"f 24' 8" 23' 3" 25' 2"f 25' 2"f 22' 11" 21' 7" 23' 0"f 23' 0"f 21' 7" 20' 3"
23' 9" 22' 4" 24' 7"f 24' 7"f 22' 6" 21' 2" 23' 0"f 23' 0"f 21' 7" 20' 3" 20' 7"f 20' 7"f 20' 0" 18' 10" 18' 9"f 18' 9"f 18' 9"f 17' 9"
33' 8" 31' 8" 43' 0"f 37' 11" 32' 0" 30' 1" 40' 3"f 36' 3" 30' 7" 28' 10" 36' 0"f 33' 8" 28' 5" 26' 9" 32' 10"f 31' 8" 26' 9" 25' 2"
30' 7" 28' 10" 37' 3"f 34' 6" 29' 1" 27' 4" 34' 10"f 33' 0" 27' 10" 26' 2" 31' 2"f 30' 7" 25' 10" 24' 3" 28' 5"f 28' 5"f 24' 3" 22' 10"
26' 9" 25' 2" 30' 5"f 30' 1" 25' 5" 23' 11" 28' 5"f 28' 5"f 24' 3" 22' 10" 25' 5"f 25' 5"f 22' 7" 21' 3" 23' 3"f 23' 3"f 21' 3" 20' 0"
28' 8" * 27' 0" * 30' 7"f* 30' 7"f* 27' 3" * 25' 7" * 28' 7"f* 28' 7"f* 26' 0" * 24' 6" * 25' 7"f* 25' 7"f* 24' 2" * 22' 9" * 23' 4"f* 23' 4"f* 22' 9" * 21' 5" *
26' 0" * 24' 6" * 26' 6"f* 26' 6"f* 24' 9" * 23' 3" * 24' 9"f* 24' 9"f* 23' 8" * 22' 3" * 22' 2"f* 22' 2"f* 22' 0" * 20' 8" * 20' 3"f* 20' 3"f* 20' 3"f* 19' 5" *
22' 9" * 21' 5" * 21' 7"f* 21' 7"f* 21' 7" * 20' 4" * 20' 3"f* 20' 3"f* 20' 3"f* 19' 5" * 18' 1"f* 18' 1"f* 18' 1"f* 18' 1" * 16' 6"f* 16' 6"f* 16' 6"f* 16' 6"f*
31' 0" 29' 3" 36' 3"f 35' 0" 29' 6" 27' 9" 33' 11"f 33' 5" 28' 2" 26' 6" 30' 4"f 30' 4"f 26' 2" 24' 8" 27' 8"f 27' 8"f 24' 8" 23' 2"
28' 2" 26' 6" 31' 5"f 31' 5"f 26' 9" 25' 3" 29' 5"f 29' 5"f 25' 7" 24' 1" 26' 3"f 26' 3"f 23' 9" 22' 5" 24' 0"f 24' 0"f 22' 5" 21' 1"
24' 8" 23' 2" 25' 8"f 25' 8"f 23' 5" 22' 0" 24' 0"f 24' 0"f 22' 5" 21' 1" 21' 5"f 21' 5"f 20' 9" 19' 7" 19' 7"f 19' 7"f 19' 7" 18' 5"
34' 11" 32' 11" 45' 1" 39' 4" 33' 2" 31' 3" 42' 7"f 37' 8" 31' 9" 29' 11" 38' 1"f 34' 11" 29' 6" 27' 9" 34' 10"f 32' 11" 27' 9" 26' 1"
31' 9" 29' 11" 39' 5"f 35' 9" 30' 2" 28' 5" 36' 11"f 34' 2" 28' 10" 27' 2" 33' 0"f 31' 9" 26' 9" 25' 2" 30' 2"f 29' 11" 25' 2" 23' 9"
27' 9" 26' 1" 32' 3"f 31' 3" 26' 4" 24' 10" 30' 2"f 29' 11" 25' 2" 23' 9" 26' 11"f 26' 11"f 23' 5" 22' 0" 24' 7"f 24' 7"f 22' 0" 20' 9"
30' 5" * 28' 8" * 34' 8"f* 34' 3" * 28' 11" * 27' 2" * 32' 5"f* 32' 5"f* 27' 8" * 26' 0" * 29' 0"f* 29' 0"f* 25' 8" * 24' 2" * 26' 5"f* 26' 5"f* 24' 2" * 22' 9" *
27' 8" * 26' 0" * 30' 0"f* 30' 0"f* 26' 3" * 24' 9" * 28' 1"f* 28' 1"f* 25' 1" * 23' 8" * 25' 1"f* 25' 1"f* 23' 4" * 21' 11" * 22' 11"f* 22' 11"f* 21' 11" * 20' 8" *
24' 2" * 22' 9" * 24' 6"f* 24' 6"f* 22' 11" * 21' 7" * 22' 11"f* 22' 11"f* 21' 11" * 20' 8" * 20' 6"f* 20' 6"f* 20' 4" * 19' 2" * 18' 9"f* 18' 9"f* 18' 9"f* 18' 0" *
32' 9" 30' 10" 41' 5"f 36' 10" 31' 1" 29' 3" 38' 9"f 35' 3" 29' 9" 28' 0" 34' 8"f 32' 9" 27' 7" 26' 0" 31' 8"f 30' 10" 26' 0" 24' 5"
29' 9" 28' 0" 35' 11"f 33' 6" 28' 3" 26' 7" 33' 7"f 32' 0" 27' 0" 25' 5" 30' 0"f 29' 9" 25' 1" 23' 7" 27' 5"f 27' 5"f 23' 7" 22' 3"
26' 0" 24' 5" 29' 4"f 29' 3" 24' 8" 23' 3" 27' 5"f 27' 5"f 23' 7" 22' 3" 24' 6"f 24' 6"f 21' 11" 20' 7" 22' 4"f 22' 4"f 20' 7" 19' 5"
36' 7" 34' 5" 47' 2" 41' 3" 34' 9" 32' 9" 45' 2" 39' 5" 33' 3" 31' 4" 41' 11" 36' 7" 30' 11" 29' 1" 39' 5" 34' 5" 29' 1" 27' 4"
33' 3" 31' 4" 42' 11" 37' 6" 31' 7" 29' 9" 41' 0" 35' 10" 30' 3" 28' 5" 38' 0"f 33' 3" 28' 1" 26' 5" 34' 8"f 31' 4" 26' 5" 24' 10"
29' 1" 27' 4" 37' 1"f 32' 9" 27' 7" 26' 0" 34' 8"f 31' 4" 26' 5" 24' 10" 31' 0"f 29' 1" 24' 6" 23' 1" 28' 4"f 27' 4" 23' 1" 21' 8"

Limiting Heights Notes For DietrichTM Studs (continued)


6) Cells having an "f" indicate the limiting height is controlled by stress.
7) Cells marked with an " * " have an h/t>200 and thus require end stiffeners. Blank cells have an h/t>260.
8) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than
24" o/c is assumed. (.75" for 2.5" studs)
9) Unless noted otherwise, all values are based on Fy=33 ksi for 20g &18g; Fy=50ksi for 16g or heavier.
10) For deflection calculations wind loads have been multiplied by 0.7 per the AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud
Design 2004 Edition except for the 5psf load which is considered an interior wall load.
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3-5/8" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Member Wind = 5 psf Wind = 15 psf Wind = 20 psf
Spc. Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
Type Wall Ht (ft) (in.) o.c. 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
12 1.50 a 2.16 a 3.35 a 4.39 a --- 1.12 a 1.80 a 3.03 a 4.05 a --- 0.94 a 1.63 a 2.88 a 3.89 a ---
8 16 1.43 a 2.10 a 3.30 a 4.33 a --- 0.94 a 1.63 a 2.88 a 3.89 a --- 0.72 a 1.41 a 2.68 a 3.68 a ---
24 1.30 a 1.98 a 3.19 a 4.22 a --- 0.61 b 1.30 a 2.59 a 3.57 a --- 0.30 c 1.00 b 2.31 a 3.27 a ---
12 1.39 a 2.04 a 3.15 a 4.10 a --- 0.93 a 1.59 a 2.75 a 3.68 a --- 0.72 a 1.38 a 2.56 a 3.48 a ---
9 16 1.31 a 1.96 a 3.08 a 4.03 a --- 0.72 a 1.38 a 2.56 a 3.48 a --- 0.46 c 1.12 b 2.33 a 3.23 a ---
24 1.15 a 1.81 a 2.94 a 3.88 a --- 0.34 c 1.00 b 2.21 a 3.10 a --- 0.65 d 1.89 c 2.75 b ---
Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables for Wall Studs

12 1.28 a 1.90 a 2.90 a 3.77 a --- 0.74 a 1.36 a 2.43 a 3.27 a --- 0.51 c 1.13 b 2.22 a 3.04 a ---
10 16 1.18 a 1.80 a 2.82 a 3.68 a --- 0.51 c 1.13 b 2.22 a 3.04 a --- 0.22 d 0.84 c 1.95 b 2.75 a ---
24 0.99 a 1.62 a 2.66 a 3.51 a --- 0.09 d 0.70 d 1.82 c 2.61 b --- 0.31 e 1.47 d 2.23 c ---
12 1.15 a 1.74 a 2.61 a 3.39 a --- 0.55 c 1.13 b 2.09 a 2.83 a --- 0.30 d 0.88 c 1.86 b 2.58 a ---
11 16 1.03 a 1.63 a 2.52 a 3.29 a --- 0.30 d 0.88 c 1.86 b 2.58 a --- 0.56 d 1.58 d 2.28 c ---
24 0.83 c 1.42 a 2.34 a 3.10 a --- 2.58 0.42 e 1.44 d 2.13 c --- 0.01 e 1.07 e 1.73 d ---
CWN 12 1.01 a 1.57 a 2.33 a 3.02 a --- 0.37 d 0.91 c 1.77 b 2.42 a --- 0.12 e 0.64 d 1.53 c 2.16 c ---
12 16 0.89 b 1.44 a 2.23 a 2.91 a --- 0.12 e 0.64 d 1.53 c 2.16 c --- 0.32 e 1.24 d 1.85 d ---
1-3/8" 24 0.67 d 1.21 c 2.03 b 2.70 a --- 0.17 e 1.10 e 1.70 d --- 0.73 e 1.29 e ---
Flange 12 0.75 c 1.22 b 1.82 a 2.35 a --- 0.08 e 0.52 e 1.22 d 1.72 c --- 0.24 e 0.98 e 1.46 d ---
14 16 0.62 d 1.08 c 1.70 b 2.23 a --- 0.24 e 0.98 e 1.46 d --- 0.69 f 1.15 e ---
24 0.38 e 0.83 e 1.49 d 2.01 c --- 0.56 f 1.00 e --- 0.20 f 0.61 f ---
12 0.52 d 0.90 d 1.39 c 1.82 b --- 0.22 f 0.81 e 1.19 e --- 0.58 f 0.94 e ---
16 16 0.39 e 0.76 e 1.28 d 1.69 c --- 0.58 f 0.94 e --- 0.31 f 0.65 f ---
24 0.16 f 0.52 f 1.07 e 1.47 e --- 0.18 f 0.51 f --- 0.14 f ---
12 0.34 e 0.65 e 1.07 d 1.41 c --- 0.51 f 0.81 f --- 0.29 f 0.57 f ---
18 16 0.22 f 0.52 e 0.95 e 1.29 d --- 0.29 f 0.57 f --- 0.30 f ---
24 0.29 f 0.76 f 1.07 e --- --- ---
12 0.21 f 0.46 e 0.82 e 1.09 d --- 0.29 f 0.53 f --- 0.31 f ---
20 16 0.09 f 0.34 f 0.71 f 0.98 e --- 0.31 f --- ---
24 0.12 f 0.53 f 0.78 f --- --- ---
12 1.88 a 2.67 a 4.18 a 5.40 a 7.94 a 1.47 a 2.27 a 3.82 a 5.03 a 7.54 a 1.27 a 2.08 a 3.65 a 4.85 a 7.35 a
8 16 1.81 a 2.60 a 4.12 a 5.34 a 7.87 a 1.27 a 2.08 a 3.65 a 4.85 a 7.35 a 1.02 a 1.84 a 3.43 a 4.62 a 7.09 a
24 1.67 a 2.47 a 4.00 a 5.22 a 7.74 a 0.91 a 1.73 a 3.32 a 4.50 a 6.97 a 0.56 b 1.39 a 3.01 a 4.17 a 6.61 a
12 1.75 a 2.51 a 3.90 a 5.01 a 7.36 a 1.24 a 2.02 a 3.45 a 4.55 a 6.86 a 1.01 a 1.79 a 3.24 a 4.33 a 6.62 a
9 16 1.66 a 2.42 a 3.82 a 4.93 a 7.27 a 1.01 a 1.79 a 3.24 a 4.33 a 6.62 a 0.73 b 1.51 a 2.98 a 4.05 a 6.31 a
24 1.49 a 2.26 a 3.67 a 4.78 a 7.10 a 0.59 c 1.37 a 2.85 a 3.92 a 6.16 a 0.21 d 0.98 c 2.49 b 3.53 a 5.74 a
12 1.6 a 2.33 a 3.58 a 4.58 a 6.72 a 1.01 a 1.75 a 3.05 a 4.03 a 6.12 a 0.76 b 1.49 a 2.81 a 3.78 a 5.84 a
10 16 1.49 a 2.22 a 3.48 a 4.48 a 6.61 a 0.76 b 1.49 a 2.81 a 3.78 a 5.84 a 0.44 d 1.17 c 2.52 a 3.47 a 5.49 a
24 1.29 a 2.02 a 3.30 a 4.30 a 6.41 a 0.30 d 1.02 c 2.38 b 3.32 a 5.33 a 0.59 d 1.98 c 2.89 b 4.85 a
12 1.44 a 2.13 a 3.22 a 4.12 a 6.04 a 0.79 b 1.47 a 2.63 a 3.50 a 5.36 a 0.51 d 1.19 c 2.37 a 3.23 a 5.06 a
11 16 1.32 a 2.01 a 3.11 a 4.01 a 5.92 a 0.51 d 1.19 c 2.37 a 3.23 a 5.06 a 0.18 e 0.85 d 2.06 c 2.90 b 4.68 a
24 1.09 b 1.78 a 2.91 a 3.80 a 5.69 a 0.03 e 0.69 d 1.91 c 2.74 b 4.50 a 0.24 e 1.50 d 2.29 d 4.00 b
CSJ 12 1.28 a 1.92 a 2.85 a 3.65 a 5.33 a 0.58 c 1.21 b 2.22 a 2.99 a 4.61 a 0.29 d 0.91 d 1.96 c 2.71 b 4.30 a
12 16 1.14 a 1.78 a 2.73 a 3.53 a 5.20 a 0.29 d 0.91 d 1.96 c 2.71 b 4.30 a 0.56 e 1.64 d 2.37 c 3.91 b
1-5/8" 24 0.90 c 1.54 b 2.52 a 3.30 a 4.96 a 0.39 e 1.49 d 2.21 d 3.73 b 1.08 e 1.76 e 3.22 d
Flange 12 0.96 b 1.50 a 2.20 a 2.83 a 4.13 a 0.23 e 0.74 d 1.55 d 2.14 c 3.38 a 0.44 e 1.29 e 1.86 d 3.06 c
14 16 0.81 d 1.35 b 2.08 a 2.70 a 3.99 a 0.44 e 1.29 e 1.86 d 3.06 c 0.08 f 0.97 e 1.52 e 2.68 d
24 0.55 e 1.08 d 1.85 c 2.46 b 3.73 a 0.83 f 1.37 e 2.50 d 0.43 f 0.94 f 2.01 e
12 0.68 d 1.13 c 1.69 b 2.19 a 3.22 a 0.38 e 1.05 e 1.51 d 2.46 c 0.09 f 0.80 f 1.24 e 2.16 d
16 16 0.54 e 0.97 d 1.57 c 2.06 b 3.07 a 0.09 f 0.80 f 1.24 e 2.16 d 0.51 f 0.92 f 1.80 e
24 0.28 f 0.71 e 1.34 e 1.82 d 2.81 c 0.37 f 0.78 f 1.63 e 0.37 f 1.17 f
12 0.47 e 0.82 d 1.30 d 1.71 c 2.53 a 0.12 f 0.69 f 1.06 e 1.80 d 0.46 f 0.80 f 1.51 e
18 16 0.33 f 0.68 e 1.18 e 1.58 d 2.38 c 0.46 f 0.80 f 1.51 e 0.18 f 0.50 f 1.18 f
24 0.09 f 0.43 f 0.97 f 1.35 e 2.13 d 0.37 f 1.02 f 0.60 f
12 0.31 f 0.60 e 1.01 e 1.34 d 2.00 c 0.43 f 0.72 f 1.32 e 0.22 f 0.49 f 1.05 f
20 16 0.18 f 0.46 f 0.89 e 1.21 e 1.87 d 0.22 f 0.49 f 1.05 f 0.73 f
24 0.23 f 0.69 f 1.00 f 1.62 e 0.59 f
12 2.24 a 3.29 a 5.20 a 6.70 a 9.61 a 1.78 a 2.82 a 4.74 a 6.30 a 9.19 a 1.57 a 2.59 a 4.52 a 6.10 a 8.99 a
8 16 2.16 a 3.21 a 5.12 a 6.63 a 9.54 a 1.57 a 2.59 a 4.52 a 6.10 a 8.99 a 1.29 a 2.31 a 4.24 a 5.85 a 8.72 a
24 2.01 a 3.05 a 4.96 a 6.50 a 9.40 a 1.16 a 2.17 a 4.11 a 5.73 a 8.59 a 0.78 b 1.77 a 3.72 a 5.36 a 8.21 a
12 2.10 a 3.08 a 4.81 a 6.20 a 8.89 a 1.53 a 2.50 a 4.25 a 5.69 a 8.36 a 1.28 a 2.23 a 3.99 a 5.46 a 8.11 a
9 16 2.00 a 2.98 a 4.71 a 6.11 a 8.80 a 1.28 a 2.23 a 3.99 a 5.46 a 8.11 a 0.96 a 1.90 a 3.66 a 5.15 a 7.79 a
24 1.80 a 2.78 a 4.52 a 5.94 a 8.62 a 0.80 b 1.74 a 3.50 a 5.01 a 7.63 a 0.37 c 1.28 b 3.05 a 4.58 a 7.17 a
12 1.93 a 2.85 a 4.39 a 5.65 a 8.11 a 1.27 a 2.16 a 3.73 a 5.05 a 7.48 a 0.98 a 1.86 a 3.43 a 4.78 a 7.19 a
10 16 1.81 a 2.72 a 4.27 a 5.54 a 8.00 a 0.98 a 1.86 a 3.43 a 4.78 a 7.19 a 0.63 c 1.49 b 3.07 a 4.44 a 6.82 a
24 1.58 a 2.49 a 4.04 a 5.34 a 7.79 a 0.46 c 1.31 b 2.89 a 4.27 a 6.64 a 0.81 d 2.40 c 3.81 b 6.13 a
12 1.75 a 2.60 a 3.94 a 5.08 a 7.29 a 1.01 a 1.83 a 3.21 a 4.41 a 6.58 a 0.70 c 1.50 b 2.89 a 4.11 a 6.26 a
11 16 1.61 a 2.46 a 3.81 a 4.96 a 7.17 a 0.70 c 1.50 b 2.89 a 4.11 a 6.26 a 0.33 d 1.10 c 2.50 b 3.74 a 5.86 a
CSW 24 1.36 a 2.19 a 3.56 a 4.73 a 6.93 a 0.15 d 0.91 d 2.32 c 3.57 b 5.66 a 0.39 e 1.81 d 3.08 c 5.12 a
12 1.57 a 2.34 a 3.47 a 4.49 a 6.46 a 0.77 c 1.51 a 2.70 a 3.78 a 5.70 a 0.45 d 1.16 c 2.37 b 3.47 a 5.36 a
2" 12 16 1.41 a 2.18 a 3.33 a 4.36 a 6.32 a 0.45 d 1.16 c 2.37 b 3.47 a 5.36 a 0.06 e 0.75 d 1.98 c 3.09 b 4.94 a
Flange 24 1.14 c 1.89 a 3.06 a 4.12 a 6.06 a 0.56 d 1.80 d 2.92 c 4.74 a 0.03 e 1.29 e 2.43 d 4.19 c
12 1.20 a 1.83 a 2.66 a 3.49 a 5.03 a 0.35 e 0.94 d 1.86 c 2.74 b 4.22 a 0.02 e 0.59 e 1.54 d 2.43 c 3.87 b
14 16 1.03 c 1.66 b 2.50 a 3.35 a 4.88 a 0.02 e 0.59 e 1.54 d 2.43 c 3.87 b 0.18 e 1.16 e 2.06 d 3.46 c
24 0.73 d 1.34 d 2.23 c 3.08 a 4.60 a 0.99 e 1.88 e 3.26 d 0.51 f 1.41 e 2.73 e
12 0.86 c 1.38 b 2.03 a 2.71 a 3.94 a 0.04 f 0.51 e 1.26 d 1.97 d 3.12 b 0.17 f 0.96 e 1.67 e 2.79 d
16 16 0.69 d 1.20 c 1.88 c 2.57 a 3.79 a 0.17 f 0.96 e 1.67 e 2.79 d 0.60 f 1.32 e 2.39 e
24 0.40 e 0.89 e 1.61 d 2.31 c 3.50 b 0.44 f 1.16 f 2.21 e 0.71 f 1.71 f
12 0.60 e 1.01 d 1.56 c 2.13 b 3.12 a 0.19 f 0.83 e 1.41 e 2.32 d 0.54 f 1.13 e 2.01 e
18 16 0.44 e 0.84 e 1.42 d 1.98 c 2.96 b 0.54 f 1.13 e 2.01 e 0.21 f 0.80 f 1.63 e
24 0.17 f 0.55 f 1.16 e 1.73 e 2.68 d 0.06 f 0.65 f 1.46 f 0.24 f 1.00 f
12 0.41 e 0.74 e 1.21 d 1.68 c 2.49 b 0.52 f 1.00 f 1.73 e 0.25 f 0.74 f 1.44 e
20 16 0.26 f 0.58 e 1.07 e 1.54 d 2.34 c 0.25 f 0.74 f 1.44 e 0.43 f 1.09 f
24 0.31 f 0.82 f 1.30 e 2.07 e 0.93 f 0.50 f

Axial and Lateral Load Table Notes


1) Studs are assumed to be simple span.
2) Axial loads are assumed to pass through the geometric centroid of the section.
3) Use 5 psf tables for interior loads.
4) Cells marked with an a, b, c, d ,e, or f meet L/720, L/600, L/480, L/360, L/240 or L/120 respectively. Blank cells do not meet L/120. For
deflection calculations lateral loads are multiplied by 0.7 per the 2004 AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud Design
except for the 5psf load which is considered an interior wall load.

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Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables For Wall Studs

Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables for Wall Studs


3-5/8" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Wind = 25 psf Wind = 30 psf Wind = 35 psf Wind = 40 psf
Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
0.77 a 1.46 a 2.73 a 3.73 a --- 0.61 b 1.30 a 2.59 a 3.57 a --- 0.45 b 1.15 a 2.45 a 3.42 a --- 0.30 c 1.00 b 2.31 a 3.27 a ---
0.51 b 1.20 a 2.49 a 3.47 a --- 0.30 c 1.00 b 2.31 a 3.27 a --- 0.11 d 0.80 c 2.13 b 3.08 a --- 0.61 c 1.96 b 2.89 a ---
0.01 d 0.71 c 2.04 b 2.98 a --- 0.43 d 1.79 c 2.71 b --- 0.16 d 1.54 d 2.44 c --- 1.30 d 2.18 c ---
0.53 c 1.19 a 2.38 a 3.29 a --- 0.34 c 1.00 b 2.21 a 3.10 a --- 0.16 d 0.82 c 2.05 b 2.92 a --- 0.65 d 1.89 c 2.75 b ---
0.22 d 0.88 c 2.10 b 2.98 a --- 0.65 d 1.89 c 2.75 b --- 0.43 d 1.68 c 2.53 b --- 0.21 e 1.48 d 2.31 c ---
0.32 d 1.58 d 2.42 c --- 0.01 e 1.29 d 2.10 d --- 1.02 e 1.80 d --- 0.76 e 1.52 e ---
0.29 d 0.91 c 2.01 b 2.82 a --- 0.09 d 0.70 d 1.82 c 2.61 b --- 0.50 d 1.64 c 2.42 c --- 0.31 e 1.47 d 2.23 c ---
0.57 d 1.70 c 2.48 b --- 0.31 e 1.47 d 2.23 c --- 0.08 e 1.24 d 1.98 d --- 1.03 e 1.75 d ---
1.14 e 1.87 d --- 0.83 e 1.53 e --- 0.54 e 1.21 e --- 0.26 f 0.91 e ---
0.07 e 0.64 d 1.64 c 2.35 b --- 0.42 e 1.44 d 2.13 c --- 0.21 e 1.25 d 1.93 d --- 0.01 e 1.07 e 1.73 d ---
0.28 e 1.31 d 1.99 d --- 0.01 e 1.07 e 1.73 d --- 0.84 e 1.48 e --- 0.63 f 1.24 e ---
0.73 e 1.36 e --- 0.42 f 1.01 e --- 0.13 f 0.69 f --- 0.39 f ---
0.40 e 1.31 d 1.92 d --- 0.17 e 1.10 e 1.70 d --- 0.91 e 1.49 e --- 0.73 e 1.29 e ---
0.02 e 0.97 e 1.56 e --- 0.73 e 1.29 e --- 0.50 f 1.04 e --- 0.28 f 0.80 f ---
0.39 f 0.92 f --- 0.08 f 0.58 f --- 0.26 f --- ---
0.76 e 1.22 e --- 0.56 f 1.00 e --- 0.37 f 0.80 f --- 0.20 f 0.61 f ---
0.43 f 0.86 f --- 0.20 f 0.61 f --- 0.37 f --- 0.14 f ---
0.25 f --- --- --- ---
0.37 f 0.72 f --- 0.18 f 0.51 f --- 0.32 f --- 0.14 f ---
0.06 f 0.38 f --- 0.14 f --- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
0.36 f --- --- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
--- --- --- ---
1.09 a 1.90 a 3.49 a 4.68 a 7.16 a 0.91 a 1.73 a 3.32 a 4.50 a 6.97 a 0.73 b 1.55 a 3.17 a 4.34 a 6.79 a 0.56 b 1.39 a 3.01 a 4.17 a 6.61 a
0.79 a 1.61 a 3.22 a 4.39 a 6.85 a 0.56 b 1.39 a 3.01 a 4.17 a 6.61 a 0.35 c 1.17 b 2.81 a 3.96 a 6.37 a 0.14 d 0.96 c 2.61 b 3.75 a 6.14 a

• 3-5/8" Wall Stud Load Tables


0.24 c 1.07 b 2.71 a 3.85 a 6.26 a 0.76 c 2.42 b 3.55 a 5.92 a 0.47 d 2.15 c 3.25 b 5.59 a 0.19 d 1.88 d 2.96 c 5.27 a
0.80 b 1.57 a 3.04 a 4.12 a 6.39 a 0.59 c 1.37 a 2.85 a 3.92 a 6.16 a 0.40 c 1.17 b 2.67 a 3.72 a 5.95 a 0.21 d 0.98 c 2.49 b 3.53 a 5.74 a
0.46 c 1.24 b 2.73 a 3.79 a 6.02 a 0.21 d 0.98 c 2.49 b 3.53 a 5.74 a 0.74 d 2.26 c 3.29 b 5.46 a 0.50 d 2.04 c 3.05 b 5.20 a
0.62 d 2.15 c 3.17 b 5.33 a 0.28 d 1.82 d 2.82 c 4.94 a 1.52 d 2.49 d 4.57 b 1.22 e 2.17 d 4.21 c
0.52 c 1.24 b 2.59 a 3.54 a 5.58 a 0.30 d 1.02 c 2.38 b 3.32 a 5.33 a 0.08 e 0.80 d 2.17 c 3.10 b 5.08 a 0.59 d 1.98 c 2.89 b 4.85 a
0.15 d 0.87 d 2.24 c 3.17 a 5.16 a 0.59 d 1.98 c 2.89 b 4.85 a 0.33 e 1.73 d 2.63 c 4.55 b 0.08 e 1.49 d 2.37 d 4.26 b
0.20 e 1.61 d 2.50 c 4.40 b 1.27 e 2.13 d 3.98 c 0.94 e 1.78 e 3.58 d 0.64 e 1.45 e 3.21 d
0.26 d 0.93 d 2.14 c 2.98 a 4.77 a 0.03 e 0.69 d 1.91 c 2.74 b 4.50 a 0.46 e 1.70 d 2.51 c 4.25 b 0.24 e 1.50 d 2.29 d 4.00 b
0.53 e 1.77 d 2.58 c 4.33 a 0.24 e 1.50 d 2.29 d 4.00 b 1.24 e 2.02 d 3.69 c 1.00 e 1.76 e 3.39 d
1.12 e 1.89 d 3.54 c 0.77 e 1.51 e 3.11 d 0.44 f 1.15 e 2.70 e 0.14 f 0.82 f 2.31 e
0.04 e 0.64 d 1.72 d 2.45 c 4.01 a 0.39 e 1.49 d 2.21 d 3.73 b 0.16 e 1.28 e 1.98 d 3.47 c 1.08 e 1.76 e 3.22 d
0.23 e 1.35 e 2.05 d 3.56 c 1.08 e 1.76 e 3.22 d 0.82 e 1.49 e 2.91 d 0.58 f 1.23 e 2.61 e
0.70 f 1.35 e 2.76 d 0.36 f 0.98 f 2.33 e 0.03 f 0.63 f 1.93 e 0.30 f 1.55 f
0.17 f 1.05 e 1.60 e 2.77 d 0.83 f 1.37 e 2.50 d 0.62 f 1.14 e 2.25 e 0.43 f 0.94 f 2.01 e
0.69 f 1.22 e 2.33 e 0.43 f 0.94 f 2.01 e 0.19 f 0.67 f 1.71 e 0.43 f 1.43 f
0.07 f 0.55 f 1.57 f 0.20 f 1.16 f 0.79 f 0.44 f
0.58 f 1.00 f 1.88 e 0.37 f 0.78 f 1.63 e 0.18 f 0.57 f 1.39 f 0.37 f 1.17 f
0.24 f 0.64 f 1.47 f 0.37 f 1.17 f 0.13 f 0.90 f 0.64 f
0.76 f 0.39 f
0.25 f 0.57 f 1.26 f 0.37 f 1.02 f 0.80 f 0.60 f
0.24 f 0.87 f 0.60 f

0.27 f 0.81 f 0.59 f


0.46 f

1.36 a 2.38 a 4.31 a 5.91 a 8.79 a 1.16 a 2.17 a 4.11 a 5.73 a 8.59 a 0.97 a 1.97 a 3.91 a 5.54 a 8.40 a 0.78 b 1.77 a 3.72 a 5.36 a 8.21 a
1.03 a 2.04 a 3.98 a 5.60 a 8.46 a 0.78 b 1.77 a 3.72 a 5.36 a 8.21 a 0.54 b 1.52 a 3.46 a 5.13 a 7.96 a 0.31 c 1.27 b 3.22 a 4.90 a 7.71 a
0.42 c 1.40 a 3.34 a 5.02 a 7.83 a 0.08 d 1.04 b 2.98 a 4.68 a 7.47 a 0.69 c 2.64 b 4.36 a 7.12 a 0.36 d 2.30 c 4.04 b 6.78 a
1.03 a 1.98 a 3.74 a 5.23 a 7.87 a 0.80 b 1.74 a 3.50 a 5.01 a 7.63 a 0.58 c 1.50 a 3.27 a 4.79 a 7.40 a 0.37 c 1.28 b 3.05 a 4.58 a 7.17 a
0.66 c 1.58 a 3.34 a 4.86 a 7.47 a 0.37 c 1.28 b 3.05 a 4.58 a 7.17 a 0.10 d 0.99 c 2.76 b 4.31 a 6.88 a 0.72 c 2.49 c 4.05 a 6.60 a
0.86 c 2.62 b 4.18 a 6.74 a 0.46 d 2.22 c 3.80 b 6.32 a 0.08 d 1.84 d 3.44 c 5.92 a 1.48 d 3.09 c 5.53 b
0.71 c 1.58 a 3.15 a 4.52 a 6.91 a 0.46 c 1.31 b 2.89 a 4.27 a 6.64 a 0.22 d 1.06 c 2.64 b 4.04 a 6.38 a 0.81 d 2.40 c 3.81 b 6.13 a
0.30 d 1.14 c 2.72 b 4.12 a 6.46 a 0.81 d 2.40 c 3.81 b 6.13 a 0.51 d 2.10 c 3.52 b 5.80 a 0.21 e 1.81 d 3.24 c 5.49 a
0.36 d 1.95 d 3.37 c 5.65 a 1.53 d 2.97 d 5.19 b 1.13 e 2.58 d 4.76 c 0.76 e 2.22 e 4.35 c
0.42 d 1.19 c 2.60 b 3.83 a 5.95 a 0.15 d 0.91 d 2.32 c 3.57 b 5.66 a 0.64 d 2.06 c 3.32 b 5.39 a 0.39 e 1.81 d 3.08 c 5.12 a
0.73 d 2.15 c 3.40 b 5.48 a 0.39 e 1.81 d 3.08 c 5.12 a 0.07 e 1.50 d 2.78 d 4.78 b 1.21 e 2.49 d 4.46 c
1.35 e 2.63 d 4.62 c 0.92 e 2.22 e 4.15 c 0.53 e 1.83 e 3.71 d 0.15 f 1.46 e 3.29 d
0.15 e 0.85 d 2.08 c 3.19 b 5.04 a 0.56 d 1.80 d 2.92 c 4.74 a 0.28 e 1.54 d 2.67 d 4.46 b 0.03 e 1.29 e 2.43 d 4.19 c
0.37 e 1.62 d 2.75 c 4.55 b 0.03 e 1.29 e 2.43 d 4.19 c 0.98 e 2.12 e 3.85 c 0.69 e 1.84 e 3.53 d
0.84 e 1.98 e 3.69 d 0.42 f 1.57 e 3.22 d 0.03 f 1.18 f 2.78 e 0.82 f 2.37 e
0.28 e 1.25 e 2.15 d 3.56 c 0.99 e 1.88 e 3.26 d 0.74 e 1.64 e 2.99 d 0.51 f 1.41 e 2.73 e
0.82 e 1.72 e 3.08 d 0.51 f 1.41 e 2.73 e 0.22 f 1.12 f 2.40 e 0.85 f 2.09 e
0.08 f 0.99 f 2.24 e 0.60 f 1.80 f 0.23 f 1.39 f 1.00 f
0.68 f 1.40 e 2.49 d 0.44 f 1.16 f 2.21 e 0.21 f 0.93 f 1.95 e 0.71 f 1.71 f
0.28 f 1.00 f 2.03 e 0.71 f 1.71 f 0.45 f 1.40 f 0.20 f 1.11 f
0.32 f 1.25 f 0.84 f 0.46 f
0.29 f 0.88 f 1.72 e 0.06 f 0.65 f 1.46 f 0.44 f 1.22 f 0.24 f 1.00 f
0.51 f 1.30 f 0.24 f 1.00 f 0.71 f 0.45 f
0.58 f
0.51 f 1.17 f 0.93 f 0.71 f 0.50 f
0.78 f 0.50 f

Axial and Lateral Load Table Notes (continued)


5) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
6) Provide bridging and/or bracing at 48" o/c. Allowable loads are based on weak axis and torsional bracing at 48" o/c for axial load, and
continuous support of each flange for moment.
7) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than 24"
o/c is assumed for standard studs.
8) Cells marked with an " * " have h/t > 200 and thus require bearing stiffeners. Cells are left blank when h/t > 260.

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3-5/8" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Member Wind = 5 psf Wind = 15 psf Wind = 20 psf
Spc. (in.) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
Type Wall Ht (ft) o.c. 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
12 2.44 a 3.73 a 5.83 a 7.77 a 11.11 a 1.98 a 3.22 a 5.35 a 7.27 a 10.69 a 1.76 a 2.99 a 5.12 a 7.04 a 10.48 a
8 16 2.36 a 3.64 a 5.75 a 7.68 a 11.04 a 1.76 a 2.99 a 5.12 a 7.04 a 10.48 a 1.48 a 2.68 a 4.83 a 6.73 a 10.22 a
24 2.20 a 3.47 a 5.59 a 7.52 a 10.90 a 1.34 a 2.53 a 4.68 a 6.58 a 10.08 a 0.95 a 2.10 a 4.26 a 6.14 a 9.69 a
12 2.29 a 3.53 a 5.48 a 7.18 a 10.29 a 1.72 a 2.90 a 4.87 a 6.57 a 9.77 a 1.46 a 2.61 a 4.59 a 6.28 a 9.51 a
9 16 2.19 a 3.42 a 5.37 a 7.07 a 10.20 a 1.46 a 2.61 a 4.59 a 6.28 a 9.51 a 1.13 a 2.24 a 4.24 a 5.91 a 9.19 a
24 1.99 a 3.21 a 5.17 a 6.87 a 10.03 a 0.97 a 2.07 a 4.06 a 5.73 a 9.03 a 0.52 c 1.57 a 3.57 a 5.22 a 8.56 a
12 2.12 a 3.31 a 5.10 a 6.55 a 9.42 a 1.45 a 2.55 a 4.37 a 5.82 a 8.79 a 1.15 a 2.22 a 4.05 a 5.49 a 8.49 a
Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables for Wall Studs

10 16 2.00 a 3.17 a 4.97 a 6.42 a 9.31 a 1.15 a 2.22 a 4.05 a 5.49 a 8.49 a 0.78 b 1.80 a 3.64 a 5.08 a 8.11 a
24 1.77 a 2.91 a 4.72 a 6.17 a 9.10 a 0.61 c 1.60 a 3.44 a 4.88 a 7.93 a 0.12 d 1.05 c 2.89 b 4.32 a 7.40 a
12 1.94 a 3.05 a 4.62 a 5.89 a 8.52 a 1.18 a 2.19 a 3.80 a 5.08 a 7.79 a 0.86 b 1.82 a 3.44 a 4.72 a 7.46 a
11 16 1.80 a 2.89 a 4.47 a 5.75 a 8.39 a 0.86 b 1.82 a 3.44 a 4.72 a 7.46 a 0.46 d 1.37 b 3.00 a 4.28 a 7.04 a
CSE 24 1.54 a 2.59 a 4.19 a 5.47 a 8.14 a 0.28 d 1.16 c 2.80 b 4.07 a 6.84 a 0.57 d 2.22 c 3.47 b 6.28 a
12 1.75 a 2.75 a 4.09 a 5.22 a 7.59 a 0.92 b 1.82 a 3.22 a 4.36 a 6.80 a 0.58 d 1.43 b 2.85 a 3.98 a 6.45 a
2-1/2" 12 16 1.60 a 2.58 a 3.92 a 5.07 a 7.45 a 0.58 d 1.43 b 2.85 a 3.98 a 6.45 a 0.17 e 0.96 d 2.40 c 3.53 a 6.01 a
Flange 24 1.31 b 2.25 a 3.62 a 4.77 a 7.18 a 0.74 d 2.20 c 3.31 b 5.80 a 0.15 e 1.62 d 2.72 c 5.22 b
12 1.38 a 2.17 a 3.15 a 4.06 a 5.97 a 0.47 d 1.16 c 2.24 b 3.15 a 5.11 a 0.12 e 0.77 d 1.88 c 2.77 b 4.75 a
14 16 1.20 b 1.98 a 2.97 a 3.89 a 5.81 a 0.12 e 0.77 d 1.88 c 2.77 b 4.75 a 0.30 e 1.45 d 2.32 d 4.30 b
24 0.88 d 1.62 c 2.66 b 3.57 a 5.52 a 0.08 e 1.25 e 2.11 d 4.10 c 0.70 e 1.54 e 3.52 d
12 1.03 c 1.65 a 2.42 a 3.17 a 4.72 a 0.12 e 0.66 e 1.54 d 2.26 c 3.85 a 0.27 e 1.19 e 1.89 d 3.49 c
16 16 0.85 d 1.45 c 2.24 b 2.99 a 4.56 a 0.27 e 1.19 e 1.89 d 3.49 c 0.78 e 1.47 e 3.06 d
24 0.52 e 1.10 d 1.93 d 2.67 c 4.25 a 0.59 f 1.27 e 2.86 d 0.08 f 0.73 f 2.31 e
12 0.74 d 1.22 c 1.87 b 2.48 a 3.77 a 0.28 e 1.03 e 1.60 d 2.91 c 0.70 f 1.26 e 2.56 d
18 16 0.56 e 1.03 d 1.70 c 2.31 b 3.60 a 0.70 f 1.26 e 2.56 d 0.32 f 0.86 f 2.16 e
24 0.25 f 0.70 e 1.40 e 2.00 d 3.30 c 0.15 f 0.68 f 1.97 e 0.18 f 1.46 f
12 0.51 e 0.90 d 1.45 d 1.96 c 3.03 a 0.02 f 0.66 f 1.13 e 2.21 d 0.35 f 0.81 f 1.88 e
20 16 0.34 f 0.72 e 1.29 e 1.79 d 2.87 b 0.35 f 0.81 f 1.88 e 0.44 f 1.50 f
24 0.05 f 0.41 f 1.01 f 1.50 e 2.58 d 0.27 f 1.32 f 0.85 f

6" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Member Wind = 5 psf Wind = 15 psf Wind = 20 psf
Spc. (in.) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
Type Wall Ht (ft) o.c. 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
12 1.79 a 2.51 a 3.82 a 5.06 a --- 1.57 a 2.30 a 3.65 a 4.88 a --- 1.47 a 2.20 a 3.56 a 4.79 a ---
8 16 1.75 a 2.48 a 3.79 a 5.03 a --- 1.47 a 2.20 a 3.56 a 4.79 a --- 1.33 a 2.06 a 3.45 a 4.68 a ---
24 1.68 a 2.41 a 3.74 a 4.97 a --- 1.26 a 1.99 a 3.39 a 4.62 a --- 1.05 a 1.79 a 3.22 a 4.45 a ---
12 1.76 a 2.48 a 3.8 a 5.03 a --- 1.48 a 2.21 a 3.57 a 4.80 a --- 1.35 a 2.08 a 3.46 a 4.69 a ---
9 16 1.71 a 2.44 a 3.76 a 4.99 a --- 1.35 a 2.08 a 3.46 a 4.69 a --- 1.17 a 1.91 a 3.31 a 4.54 a ---
24 1.62 a 2.35 a 3.68 a 4.91 a --- 1.09 a 1.82 a 3.24 a 4.46 a --- 0.83 a 1.56 a 3.02 a 4.24 a ---
12 1.72 a 2.45 a 3.77 a 5.00 a --- 1.38 a 2.11 a 3.48 a 4.71 a --- 1.22 a 1.95 a 3.34 a 4.57 a ---
10 16 1.66 a 2.39 a 3.72 a 4.95 a --- 1.22 a 1.95 a 3.34 a 4.57 a --- 1.00 a 1.73 a 3.16 a 4.38 a ---
24 1.55 a 2.28 a 3.62 a 4.85 a --- 0.90 a 1.62 a 3.06 a 4.29 a --- 0.59 a 1.31 a 2.79 a 4.01 a ---
12 1.68 a 2.41 a 3.73 a 4.96 a --- 1.27 a 1.99 a 3.38 a 4.60 a --- 1.07 a 1.79 a 3.21 a 4.43 a ---
11 16 1.61 a 2.34 a 3.67 a 4.90 a --- 1.07 a 1.79 a 3.21 a 4.43 a --- 0.82 a 1.54 a 2.98 a 4.20 a ---
CWN 24 1.47 a 2.20 a 3.55 a 4.78 a --- 0.69 a 1.41 a 2.87 a 4.08 a --- 0.33 b 1.04 a 2.54 a 3.75 a ---
12 1.63 a 2.36 a 3.69 a 4.92 a --- 1.14 a 1.86 a 3.26 a 4.48 a --- 0.91 a 1.63 a 3.05 a 4.27 a ---
1-3/8" 12 16 1.55 a 2.27 a 3.62 a 4.84 a --- 0.91 a 1.63 a 3.05 a 4.27 a --- 0.62 a 1.33 a 2.78 a 3.99 a ---
Flange 24 1.38 a 2.11 a 3.47 a 4.70 a --- 0.48 b 1.18 a 2.65 a 3.86 a --- 0.07 c 0.75 b 2.27 a 3.46 a ---
12 1.52 a 2.25 a 3.58 a 4.81 a --- 0.87 a 1.57 a 2.98 a 4.18 a --- 0.57 b 1.26 a 2.70 a 3.89 a ---
14 16 1.41 a 2.13 a 3.48 a 4.70 a --- 0.57 b 1.26 a 2.70 a 3.89 a --- 0.21 d 0.88 b 2.34 a 3.51 a ---
24 1.18 a 1.90 a 3.27 a 4.49 a --- 0.03 d 0.69 c 2.17 b 3.33 a --- 0.17 d 1.68 c 2.81 b ---
12 1.39 a 2.10 a 3.44 a 4.66 a --- 0.57 c 1.24 a 2.64 a 3.81 a --- 0.22 d 0.87 c 2.29 b 3.43 a ---
16 16 1.24 a 1.95 a 3.30 a 4.5 a --- 0.22 d 0.87 c 2.29 b 3.43 a --- 0.41 d 1.85 c 2.96 b ---
24 0.96 c 1.65 a 3.02 a 4.21 a --- 0.20 d 1.64 d 2.74 c --- 1.06 e 2.11 d ---
12 1.18 a 1.87 a 3.16 a 4.43 a --- 0.27 d 0.87 c 2.19 b 3.36 a --- 0.46 d 1.79 c 2.91 c ---
18 16 1.01 b 1.68 a 2.98 a 4.23 a --- 0.46 d 1.79 c 2.91 c --- 1.30 d 2.36 d ---
24 0.69 d 1.33 c 2.64 b 3.86 a --- 1.08 e 2.11 d --- 0.45 e 1.40 e ---
12 0.96 b 1.58 a 2.68 a 3.79 a --- 0.52 d 1.67 d 2.65 c --- 0.10 e 1.26 e 2.19 d ---
20 16 0.77 d 1.38 b 2.48 a 3.57 a --- 0.1 e 1.26 e 2.19 d --- 0.77 e 1.65 e ---
24 0.44 e 1.01 d 2.13 c 3.17 b --- 0.55 f 1.39 e --- 0.70 f ---
12 2.45 a 3.41 a 5.63 a 7.45 a 11.46 a 2.22 a 3.19 a 5.43 a 7.25 a 11.23 a 2.10 a 3.08 a 5.33 a 7.15 a 11.12 a
8 16 2.41 a 3.37 a 5.60 a 7.42 a 11.42 a 2.10 a 3.08 a 5.33 a 7.15 a 11.12 a 1.95 a 2.94 a 5.20 a 7.01 a 10.97 a
24 2.33 a 3.3 a 5.53 a 7.35 a 11.34 a 1.88 a 2.87 a 5.13 a 6.94 a 10.9 a 1.66 a 2.66 a 4.94 a 6.74 a 10.68 a
12 2.41 a 3.38 a 5.60 a 7.42 a 11.42 a 2.12 a 3.10 a 5.34 a 7.15 a 11.12 a 1.97 a 2.96 a 5.21 a 7.02 a 10.98 a
9 16 2.36 a 3.33 a 5.56 a 7.38 a 11.37 a 1.97 a 2.96 a 5.21 a 7.02 a 10.98 a 1.79 a 2.77 a 5.04 a 6.84 a 10.78 a
24 2.26 a 3.23 a 5.47 a 7.29 a 11.27 a 1.69 a 2.68 a 4.95 a 6.76 a 10.69 a 1.42 a 2.42 a 4.70 a 6.49 a 10.40 a
12 2.37 a 3.34 a 5.56 a 7.38 a 11.38 a 2.00 a 2.99 a 5.23 a 7.04 a 11.00 a 1.82 a 2.81 a 5.07 a 6.87 a 10.81 a
10 16 2.31 a 3.28 a 5.51 a 7.32 a 11.31 a 1.82 a 2.81 a 5.07 a 6.87 a 10.81 a 1.59 a 2.59 a 4.85 a 6.65 a 10.56 a
24 2.18 a 3.16 a 5.40 a 7.21 a 11.18 a 1.48 a 2.47 a 4.75 a 6.53 a 10.44 a 1.14 a 2.15 a 4.43 a 6.21 a 10.07 a
12 2.30 a 3.28 a 5.52 a 7.34 a 11.32 a 1.86 a 2.85 a 5.10 a 6.90 a 10.84 a 1.65 a 2.64 a 4.90 a 6.69 a 10.60 a
11 16 2.22 a 3.21 a 5.45 a 7.26 a 11.24 a 1.65 a 2.64 a 4.90 a 6.69 a 10.60 a 1.37 a 2.37 a 4.64 a 6.42 a 10.29 a
CSJ 24 2.08 a 3.06 a 5.31 a 7.12 a 11.08 a 1.24 a 2.23 a 4.51 a 6.28 a 10.14 a 0.85 a 1.84 a 4.13 a 5.88 a 9.69 a
12 2.22 a 3.19 a 5.40 a 7.28 a 11.26 a 1.70 a 2.68 a 4.90 a 6.74 a 10.65 a 1.45 a 2.43 a 4.66 a 6.48 a 10.36 a
1-5/8" 12 16 2.13 a 3.10 a 5.31 a 7.19 a 11.15 a 1.45 a 2.43 a 4.66 a 6.48 a 10.36 a 1.14 a 2.11 a 4.34 a 6.15 a 9.98 a
Flange 24 1.96 a 2.93 a 5.14 a 7.01 a 10.95 a 0.99 a 1.96 a 4.19 a 5.99 a 9.79 a 0.55 c 1.51 a 3.75 a 5.51 a 9.25 a
12 2.03 a 2.97 a 5.00 a 6.81 a 10.96 a 1.35 a 2.28 a 4.33 a 6.07 a 10.06 a 1.04 a 1.97 a 4.01 a 5.73 a 9.64 a
14 16 1.91 a 2.85 a 4.89 a 6.68 a 10.80 a 1.04 a 1.97 a 4.01 a 5.73 a 9.64 a 0.66 c 1.57 b 3.62 a 5.29 a 9.10 a
24 1.68 a 2.61 a 4.66 a 6.43 a 10.50 a 0.48 c 1.38 b 3.42 a 5.08 a 8.85 a 0.84 d 2.88 c 4.48 a 8.11 a
12 1.80 a 2.69 a 4.50 a 6.15 a 9.90 a 0.99 b 1.85 a 3.67 a 5.22 a 8.75 a 0.63 c 1.48 b 3.30 a 4.81 a 8.24 a
16 16 1.65 a 2.54 a 4.35 a 5.98 a 9.69 a 0.63 c 1.48 b 3.30 a 4.81 a 8.24 a 0.20 d 1.02 d 2.84 c 4.30 a 7.61 a
24 1.37 b 2.25 a 4.06 a 5.67 a 9.30 a 0.81 d 2.62 c 4.06 b 7.31 a 0.21 e 2.02 d 3.38 c 6.47 b
12 1.55 a 2.37 a 3.93 a 5.40 a 8.69 a 0.64 d 1.41 c 2.99 a 4.34 a 7.36 a 0.26 e 1.01 d 2.59 c 3.89 b 6.80 a
18 16 1.38 a 2.19 a 3.76 a 5.20 a 8.45 a 0.26 e 1.01 d 2.59 c 3.89 b 6.80 a 0.52 e 2.10 d 3.34 c 6.12 b
24 1.06 c 1.86 b 3.43 a 4.83 a 7.99 a 0.29 e 1.88 d 3.09 d 5.81 b 1.25 e 2.38 e 4.93 d
12 1.30 b 2.04 a 3.35 a 4.62 a 7.45 a 0.33 e 1.01 d 2.36 c 3.50 b 6.04 a 0.59 e 1.95 d 3.04 c 5.47 b
20 16 1.11 c 1.84 b 3.16 a 4.41 a 7.18 a 0.59 e 1.95 d 3.04 c 5.47 b 0.09 e 1.46 e 2.49 d 4.78 c
24 0.77 e 1.48 d 2.81 c 4.02 b 6.69 a 1.24 e 2.24 e 4.47 d 0.62 f 1.54 e 3.60 e

Axial and Lateral Load Table Notes


1) Studs are assumed to be simple span.
2) Axial loads are assumed to pass through the geometric centroid of the section.
3) Use 5 psf tables for interior loads.
4) Cells marked with an a, b, c, d ,e, or f meet L/720, L/600, L/480, L/360, L/240 or L/120 respectively. Blank cells do not meet L/120. For
deflection calculations lateral loads are multiplied by 0.7 per the 2004 AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud Design except for the 5psf load which is
considered an interior wall load.

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Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables For Wall Studs

Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables for Wall Studs


3-5/8" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Wind = 25 psf Wind = 30 psf Wind = 35 psf Wind = 40 psf
Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
1.55 a 2.75 a 4.90 a 6.80 a 10.28 a 1.34 a 2.53 a 4.68 a 6.58 a 10.08 a 1.14 a 2.31 a 4.47 a 6.36 a 9.89 a 0.95 a 2.10 a 4.26 a 6.14 a 9.69 a
1.21 a 2.38 a 4.54 a 6.43 a 9.95 a 0.95 a 2.10 a 4.26 a 6.14 a 9.69 a 0.70 b 1.82 a 3.99 a 5.86 a 9.44 a 0.46 c 1.55 a 3.73 a 5.58 a 9.19 a
0.58 b 1.69 a 3.86 a 5.72 a 9.32 a 0.23 c 1.29 b 3.47 a 5.31 a 8.95 a 0.92 b 3.10 a 4.92 a 8.59 a 0.55 c 2.74 b 4.53 a 8.24 a
1.21 a 2.33 a 4.32 a 6.00 a 9.27 a 0.97 a 2.07 a 4.06 a 5.73 a 9.03 a 0.74 b 1.81 a 3.81 a 5.47 a 8.79 a 0.52 c 1.57 a 3.57 a 5.22 a 8.56 a
.82 b 1.90 a 3.90 a 5.56 a 8.87 a 0.52 c 1.57 a 3.57 a 5.22 a 8.56 a 0.24 c 1.25 b 3.26 a 4.89 a 8.26 a 0.95 c 2.96 b 4.58 a 7.97 a
.11 d 1.10 b 3.11 a 4.74 a 8.11 a 0.65 c 2.67 b 4.28 a 7.68 a 0.24 d 2.25 c 3.84 b 7.27 a 1.85 d 3.41 c 6.87 a
.87 b 1.90 a 3.74 a 5.18 a 8.21 a 0.61 c 1.60 a 3.44 a 4.88 a 7.93 a 0.36 d 1.32 b 3.16 a 4.59 a 7.66 a 0.12 d 1.05 c 2.89 b 4.32 a 7.40 a
.44 c 1.41 b 3.25 a 4.69 a 7.75 a 0.12 d 1.05 c 2.89 b 4.32 a 7.40 a 0.70 d 2.55 c 3.96 b 7.07 a 0.38 d 2.23 c 3.63 b 6.74 a
0.54 d 2.39 c 3.79 b 6.90 a 0.07 d 1.91 d 3.30 c 6.43 a 1.47 d 2.84 d 5.98 b 1.04 e 2.39 d 5.54 c
.56 c 1.47 b 3.11 a 4.38 a 7.14 a 0.28 d 1.16 c 2.80 b 4.07 a 6.84 a 0.01 e 0.86 d 2.50 c 3.76 b 6.55 a 0.57 d 2.22 c 3.47 b 6.28 a
.10 d 0.95 c 2.60 b 3.86 a 6.65 a 0.57 d 2.22 c 3.47 b 6.28 a 0.21 e 1.87 d 3.11 c 5.92 a 1.54 d 2.76 d 5.58 b
0.04 e 1.70 d 2.93 c 5.75 b 1.22 e 2.43 d 5.25 c 0.77 e 1.96 e 4.78 c 0.34 e 1.51 e 4.33 d
.27 d 1.07 c 2.51 b 3.64 a 6.12 a 0.74 d 2.20 c 3.31 b 5.80 a 0.44 d 1.90 d 3.01 c 5.51 a 0.15 e 1.62 d 2.72 c 5.22 b
0.54 d 2.00 d 3.11 c 5.60 a 0.15 e 1.62 d 2.72 c 5.22 b 1.27 e 2.35 d 4.86 c 0.94 e 2.00 d 4.51 c
1.10 e 2.17 d 4.68 c 0.62 e 1.68 e 4.18 d 0.18 f 1.21 e 3.71 d 0.77 e 3.27 e
0.41 e 1.55 d 2.43 c 4.41 b 0.08 e 1.25 e 2.11 d 4.10 c 0.96 e 1.82 e 3.80 d 0.70 e 1.54 e 3.52 d
1.06 e 1.91 d 3.90 c 0.70 e 1.54 e 3.52 d 0.37 f 1.19 e 3.16 e 0.05 f 0.86 f 2.83 e
0.21 f 1.02 e 3.00 e 0.55 f 2.51 e 0.11 f 2.07 f 1.64 f
0.88 e 1.57 e 3.16 d 0.59 f 1.27 e 2.86 d 0.33 f 0.99 f 2.58 e 0.08 f 0.73 f 2.31 e
0.42 f 1.08 e 2.67 e 0.08 f 0.73 f 2.31 e 0.41 f 1.98 e 0.10 f 1.66 f
0.25 f 1.82 f 1.37 f 0.95 f 0.56 f
0.41 f 0.96 f 2.25 e 0.15 f 0.68 f 1.97 e 0.42 f 1.70 f 0.18 f 1.46 f
0.51 f 1.79 f 0.18 f 1.46 f 1.15 f 0.86 f
1.00 f 0.58 f
0.09 f 0.52 f 1.59 f 0.27 f 1.32 f 1.08 f 0.85 f
0.11 f 1.16 f 0.85 f 0.56 f

6" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Wind = 25 psf Wind = 30 psf Wind = 35 psf Wind = 40 psf
Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)

• 3-5/8" • 6" Wall Stud Load Tables


20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
1.36 a 2.1 a 3.47 a 4.71 a --- 1.26 a 1.99 a 3.39 a 4.62 a --- 1.16 a 1.89 a 3.30 a 4.53 a --- 1.05 a 1.79 a 3.22 a 4.45 a ---
1.19 a 1.92 a 3.33 a 4.56 a --- 1.05 a 1.79 a 3.22 a 4.45 a --- 0.92 a 1.65 a 3.10 a 4.33 a --- 0.79 a 1.52 a 2.99 a 4.22 a ---
0.85 a 1.59 a 3.05 a 4.27 a --- 0.65 a 1.39 a 2.88 a 4.10 a --- 0.46 a 1.19 a 2.71 a 3.93 a --- 0.26 a 0.99 a 2.54 a 3.77 a ---
1.22 a 1.95 a 3.35 a 4.58 a --- 1.09 a 1.82 a 3.24 a 4.46 a --- 0.96 a 1.69 a 3.13 a 4.35 a --- 0.83 a 1.56 a 3.02 a 4.24 a ---
1.00 a 1.73 a 3.16 a 4.39 a --- 0.83 a 1.56 a 3.02 a 4.24 a --- 0.66 a 1.39 a 2.87 a 4.10 a --- 0.50 a 1.23 a 2.73 a 3.95 a ---
0.58 a 1.31 a 2.80 a 4.03 a --- 0.34 a 1.06 a 2.59 a 3.81 a --- 0.10 b 0.82 a 2.38 a 3.59 a --- 0.58 a 2.17 a 3.38 a ---
1.06 a 1.78 a 3.20 a 4.43 a --- 0.9 a 1.62 a 3.06 a 4.29 a --- 0.74 a 1.47 a 2.93 a 4.15 a --- 0.59 a 1.31 a 2.79 a 4.01 a ---
0.79 a 1.52 a 2.97 a 4.19 a --- 0.59 a 1.31 a 2.79 a 4.01 a --- 0.39 a 1.11 a 2.62 a 3.83 a --- 0.19 b 0.91 a 2.44 a 3.65 a ---
0.29 b 1.01 a 2.53 a 3.74 a --- 0.71 a 2.27 a 3.48 a --- 0.42 b 2.01 a 3.21 a --- 0.14 c 1.76 b 2.96 a ---
0.88 a 1.60 a 3.04 a 4.25 a --- 0.69 a 1.41 a 2.87 a 4.08 a --- 0.51 a 1.22 a 2.71 a 3.92 a --- 0.33 b 1.04 a 2.54 a 3.75 a ---
0.57 a 1.28 a 2.76 a 3.97 a --- 0.33 b 1.04 a 2.54 a 3.75 a --- 0.10 c 0.80 a 2.33 a 3.53 a --- 0.57 b 2.12 a 3.32 a ---
0.68 b 2.23 a 3.42 a --- 0.34 c 1.92 b 3.11 a --- 1.62 b 2.80 a --- 1.33 c 2.49 b ---
0.69 a 1.40 a 2.85 a 4.06 a --- 0.48 b 1.18 a 2.65 a 3.86 a --- 0.27 c 0.96 a 2.46 a 3.66 a --- 0.07 c 0.75 b 2.27 a 3.46 a ---
0.34 b 1.04 a 2.52 a 3.72 a --- 0.07 c 0.75 b 2.27 a 3.46 a --- 0.48 c 2.02 b 3.20 a --- 0.22 c 1.78 b 2.95 a ---
0.35 c 1.90 b 3.08 a --- 1.55 c 2.71 b --- 1.21 d 2.35 c --- 0.87 d 2.00 c ---
0.30 c 0.97 b 2.43 a 3.60 a --- 0.03 d 0.69 c 2.17 b 3.33 a --- 0.42 d 1.92 c 3.07 a --- 0.17 d 1.68 c 2.81 b ---
0.51 c 2.00 b 3.15 a --- 0.17 d 1.68 c 2.81 b --- 1.37 d 2.48 c --- 1.07 d 2.16 d ---
1.21 d 2.32 c --- 0.78 e 1.86 d --- 0.36 e 1.41 d --- 0.99 e ---
0.52 d 1.95 c 3.07 b --- 0.20 d 1.64 d 2.74 c --- 1.34 d 2.42 c --- 1.06 e 2.11 d ---
1.44 d 2.52 c --- 1.06 e 2.11 d --- 0.70 e 1.72 d --- 0.36 e 1.35 e ---
0.52 e 1.53 e --- 0.03 f 1.00 e --- 0.49 e --- 0.01 f ---
0.09 e 1.42 d 2.49 d --- 1.08 e 2.11 d --- 0.75 e 1.75 e --- 0.45 e 1.40 e ---
0.86 e 1.86 e --- 0.45 e 1.40 e --- 0.07 f 0.98 e --- 0.57 f ---
0.77 f --- 0.19 f --- --- ---
0.89 e 1.78 e --- 0.55 f 1.39 e --- 0.23 f 1.04 e --- 0.70 f ---
0.33 f 1.15 e --- 0.70 f --- 0.28 f --- ---
0.08 f --- --- --- ---
.99 a 2.98 a 5.23 a 7.04 a 11.01 a 1.88 a 2.87 a 5.13 a 6.94 a 10.90 a 1.77 a 2.76 a 5.04 a 6.84 a 10.79 a 1.66 a 2.66 a 4.94 a 6.74 a 10.68 a
.81 a 2.80 a 5.07 a 6.87 a 10.82 a 1.66 a 2.66 a 4.94 a 6.74 a 10.68 a 1.51 a 2.52 a 4.81 a 6.61 a 10.53 a 1.37 a 2.38 a 4.68 a 6.47 a 10.38 a
.44 a 2.45 a 4.74 a 6.54 a 10.46 a 1.23 a 2.24 a 4.55 a 6.34 a 10.24 a 1.02 a 2.03 a 4.36 a 6.14 a 10.02 a 0.81 a 1.83 a 4.17 a 5.95 a 9.81 a
.83 a 2.82 a 5.08 a 6.89 a 10.83 a 1.69 a 2.68 a 4.95 a 6.76 a 10.69 a 1.55 a 2.55 a 4.83 a 6.62 a 10.54 a 1.42 a 2.42 a 4.70 a 6.49 a 10.40 a
.60 a 2.59 a 4.87 a 6.67 a 10.59 a 1.42 a 2.42 a 4.70 a 6.49 a 10.40 a 1.23 a 2.24 a 4.54 a 6.32 a 10.21 a 1.06 a 2.07 a 4.37 a 6.15 a 10.02 a
.15 a 2.15 a 4.46 a 6.24 a 10.12 a 0.88 a 1.89 a 4.21 a 5.98 a 9.84 a 0.62 a 1.64 a 3.97 a 5.73 a 9.56 a 0.37 b 1.39 a 3.73 a 5.48 a 9.28 a
.65 a 2.64 a 4.91 a 6.70 a 10.62 a 1.48 a 2.47 a 4.75 a 6.53 a 10.44 a 1.31 a 2.31 a 4.59 a 6.37 a 10.26 a 1.14 a 2.15 a 4.43 a 6.21 a 10.07 a
.37 a 2.36 a 4.64 a 6.42 a 10.32 a 1.14 a 2.15 a 4.43 a 6.21 a 10.07 a 0.93 a 1.93 a 4.23 a 5.99 a 9.83 a 0.72 a 1.72 a 4.03 a 5.78 a 9.60 a
.82 a 1.83 a 4.13 a 5.89 a 9.72 a 0.51 b 1.51 a 3.83 a 5.57 a 9.36 a 0.20 c 1.21 a 3.53 a 5.26 a 9.01 a 0.91 b 3.24 a 4.95 a 8.67 a
.44 a 2.43 a 4.70 a 6.48 a 10.37 a 1.24 a 2.23 a 4.51 a 6.28 a 10.14 a 1.04 a 2.04 a 4.32 a 6.08 a 9.91 a 0.85 a 1.84 a 4.13 a 5.88 a 9.69 a
.11 a 2.10 a 4.38 a 6.14 a 9.99 a 0.85 a 1.84 a 4.13 a 5.88 a 9.69 a 0.60 b 1.59 a 3.88 a 5.62 a 9.40 a 0.36 c 1.35 a 3.64 a 5.36 a 9.11 a
.48 b 1.47 a 3.76 a 5.49 a 9.25 a 0.12 c 1.10 b 3.40 a 5.11 a 8.82 a 0.75 c 3.05 b 4.74 a 8.40 a 0.41 c 2.72 b 4.38 a 7.99 a
.22 a 2.19 a 4.42 a 6.23 a 10.07 a 0.99 a 1.96 a 4.19 a 5.99 a 9.79 a 0.77 b 1.73 a 3.97 a 5.74 a 9.52 a 0.55 c 1.51 a 3.75 a 5.51 a 9.25 a
.84 b 1.81 a 4.04 a 5.82 a 9.61 a 0.55 c 1.51 a 3.75 a 5.51 a 9.25 a 0.27 c 1.23 b 3.46 a 5.20 a 8.89 a 0.95 c 3.19 b 4.90 a 8.55 a
.13 d 1.09 b 3.32 a 5.05 a 8.72 a 0.68 c 2.92 b 4.60 a 8.21 a 0.29 d 2.52 c 4.17 b 7.71 a 2.14 d 3.76 c 7.23 a
.75 c 1.67 a 3.71 a 5.40 a 9.23 a 0.48 c 1.38 b 3.42 a 5.08 a 8.85 a 0.21 d 1.11 c 3.15 b 4.77 a 8.47 a 0.84 d 2.88 c 4.48 a 8.11 a
.30 d 1.20 c 3.24 b 4.87 a 8.60 a 0.84 d 2.88 c 4.48 a 8.11 a 0.50 d 2.54 c 4.09 b 7.64 a 0.17 e 2.21 d 3.73 c 7.20 a
0.34 d 2.37 d 3.91 c 7.42 a 1.89 d 3.38 c 6.76 b 1.43 e 2.87 d 6.14 c 1.00 e 2.38 d 5.55 c
.31 d 1.13 c 2.95 b 4.43 a 7.76 a 0.81 d 2.62 c 4.06 b 7.31 a 0.50 d 2.31 d 3.71 c 6.88 a 0.21 e 2.02 d 3.38 c 6.47 b
0.60 d 2.41 d 3.83 c 7.02 a 0.21 e 2.02 d 3.38 c 6.47 b 1.64 e 2.96 d 5.95 c 1.28 e 2.56 d 5.46 c
1.46 e 2.76 d 5.70 c 0.94 e 2.18 e 4.99 d 0.46 f 1.64 e 4.32 d 1.12 e 3.68 e
0.64 e 2.22 d 3.48 c 6.29 a 0.29 e 1.88 d 3.09 d 5.81 b 1.55 e 2.73 d 5.36 c 1.25 e 2.38 e 4.93 d
0.07 e 1.66 e 2.85 d 5.51 c 1.25 e 2.38 e 4.93 d 0.87 f 1.95 e 4.40 d 0.50 f 1.54 e 3.89 e
0.68 f 1.75 e 4.14 d 0.16 f 1.16 f 3.42 e 0.61 f 2.74 e 0.10 f 2.10 f
0.21 e 1.58 e 2.62 d 4.95 c 1.24 e 2.24 e 4.47 d 0.92 f 1.88 e 4.02 d 0.62 f 1.54 e 3.60 e
1.02 e 2.00 e 4.17 d 0.62 f 1.54 e 3.60 e 0.24 f 1.12 f 3.08 e 0.72 f 2.59 e
0.06 f 0.91 f 2.83 e 0.34 f 2.12 f 1.47 f 0.86 f

Axial and Lateral Load Table Notes (continued)


5) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
6) Provide bridging and/or bracing at 48" o/c. Allowable loads are based on weak axis and torsional bracing at 48" o/c for axial load, and
continuous support of each flange for moment.
7) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than 24"
o/c is assumed for standard studs.
8) Cells marked with an " * " have h/t > 200 and thus require bearing stiffeners. Cells are left blank when h/t > 260.

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6" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Member Wind = 5 psf Wind = 15 psf Wind = 20 psf
Spc. Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
Type Wall Ht (ft) (in.) o.c. 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
12 2.84 a 4.32 a 7.48 a 9.98 a 15.62 a 2.59 a 4.05 a 7.21 a 9.73 a 15.35 a 2.46 a 3.92 a 7.07 a 9.60 a 15.21 a
8 16 2.80a 4.27 a 7.44 a 9.94 a 15.58 a 2.46 a 3.92 a 7.07 a 9.60 a 15.21 a 2.30 a 3.74 a 6.89 a 9.44 a 15.03 a
24 2.71 a 4.18 a 7.34 a 9.85 a 15.49 a 2.22 a 3.65 a 6.80 a 9.35 a 14.94 a 1.97 a 3.39 a 6.54 a 9.11 a 14.67 a
12 2.78 a 4.24 a 7.34 a 9.81 a 15.37 a 2.46 a 3.90 a 6.99 a 9.48 a 15.01 a 2.30 a 3.73 a 6.81 a 9.32 a 14.83 a
9 16 2.73 a 4.18 a 7.28 a 9.75 a 15.31 a 2.30 a 3.73 a 6.81 a 9.32 a 14.83 a 2.10 a 3.50 a 6.58 a 9.10 a 14.59 a
24 2.62 a 4.07 a 7.16 a 9.64 a 15.19 a 2.00 a 3.39 a 6.47 a 9.00 a 14.48 a 1.69 a 3.06 a 6.13 a 8.68 a 14.13 a
Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables for Wall Studs

12 2.72 a 4.15 a 7.17 a 9.59 a 15.05 a 2.32 a 3.72 a 6.72 a 9.18 a 14.59 a 2.13 a 3.51 a 6.51 a 8.98 a 14.37 a
10 16 2.65 a 4.07 a 7.09 a 9.52 a 14.97 a 2.13 a 3.51 a 6.51 a 8.98 a 14.37 a 1.87 a 3.23 a 6.22 a 8.71 a 14.07 a
24 2.52 a 3.93 a 6.94 a 9.39 a 14.82 a 1.75 a 3.10 a 6.08 a 8.58 a 13.92 a 1.39 a 2.70 a 5.67 a 8.19 a 13.49 a
12 2.64 a 4.04 a 6.96 a 9.34 a 14.66 a 2.16 a 3.52 a 6.42 a 8.83 a 14.10 a 1.93 a 3.26 a 6.16 a 8.58 a 13.82 a
11 16 2.56 a 3.95 a 6.87 a 9.25 a 14.57 a 1.93 a 3.26 a 6.16 a 8.58 a 13.82 a 1.63 a 2.94 a 5.82 a 8.26 a 13.45 a
24 2.40 a 3.77 a 6.68 a 9.08 a 14.38 a 1.49 a 2.78 a 5.65 a 8.10 a 13.27 a 1.06 a 2.31 a 5.16 a 7.63 a 12.74 a
CSW 12 2.55 a 3.91 a 6.71 a 9.04 a 14.21 a 1.99 a 3.29 a 6.07 a 8.42 a 13.52 a 1.72 a 3.00 a 5.76 a 8.13 a 13.18 a
12 16 2.45 a 3.80 a 6.60 a 8.93 a 14.09 a 1.72 a 3.00 a 5.76 a 8.13 a 13.18 a 1.37 a 2.62 a 5.37 a 7.75 a 12.74 a
2"
24 2.26 a 3.59 a 6.39 a 8.73 a 13.86 a 1.21 a 2.44 a 5.17 a 7.56 a 12.53 a 0.73 b 1.90 a 4.61 a 7.02 a 11.91 a
Flange
12 2.34 a 3.60 a 6.13 a 8.30 a 13.09 a 1.60 a 2.79 a 5.28 a 7.47 a 12.13 a 1.27 a 2.42 a 4.88 a 7.09 a 11.68 a
14 16 2.21 a 3.46 a 5.98 a 8.16 a 12.92 a 1.27 a 2.42 a 4.88 a 7.09 a 11.68 a 0.84 b 1.95 a 4.39 a 6.60 a 11.10 a
24 1.96 a 3.18 a 5.69 a 7.88 a 12.6 a 0.64 c 1.72 a 4.15 a 6.36 a 10.83 a 0.07 d 1.08 c 3.48 b 5.69 a 10.03 a
12 2.1 a 3.24 a 5.45 a 7.44 a 11.76 a 1.20 a 2.25 a 4.41 a 6.41 a 10.54 a 0.81 c 1.82 a 3.96 a 5.95 a 9.99 a
16 16 1.94 a 3.06 a 5.26 a 7.25 a 11.55 a 0.81 c 1.82 a 3.96 a 5.95 a 9.99 a 0.33 d 1.28 c 3.40 b 5.38 a 9.31 a
24 1.63 a 2.72 a 4.90 a 6.90 a 11.13 a 0.11 d 1.03 c 3.13 b 5.12 a 8.99 a 0.33 d 2.40 d 4.36 c 8.08 a
12 1.83 a 2.85 a 4.72 a 6.51 a 10.33 a 0.81 c 1.72 b 3.57 a 5.34 a 8.91 a 0.39 d 1.25 c 3.08 b 4.84 a 8.30 a
18 16 1.64 a 2.64 a 4.51 a 6.29 a 10.06 a 0.39 d 1.25 c 3.08 b 4.84 a 8.30 a 0.68 d 2.49 d 4.23 c 7.56 a
24 1.28 c 2.25 a 4.11 a 5.89 a 9.57 a 0.42 e 2.22 d 3.95 c 7.22 a 1.46 e 3.16 d 6.27 c
12 1.56 a 2.46 a 4.01 a 5.58 a 8.88 a 0.46 d 1.24 c 2.80 b 4.33 a 7.36 a 0.02 e 0.75 d 2.31 d 3.82 c 6.73 a
20 16 1.34 b 2.22 a 3.78 a 5.34 a 8.59 a 0.02 e 0.75 d 2.31 d 3.82 c 6.73 a 0.17 e 1.72 e 3.21 d 5.99 c
24 0.96 d 1.80 c 3.35 b 4.91 a 8.06 a 1.45 e 2.93 d 5.65 c 0.71 f 2.15 e 4.70 d
12 3.07 a 4.67 a 7.66 a 11.06 a 18.26 a 2.81 a 4.39 a 7.40 a 10.76 a 17.96 a 2.69 a 4.26 a 7.27 a 10.61 a 17.82 a
8 16 3.03 a 4.62 a 7.62 a 11.01 a 18.21 a 2.69 a 4.26 a 7.27 a 10.61 a 17.82 a 2.52 a 4.07 a 7.10 a 10.41 a 17.62 a
24 2.94 a 4.53 a 7.53 a 10.91 a 18.11 a 2.43 a 3.98 a 7.01 a 10.32 a 17.52 a 2.18 a 3.72 a 6.76 a 10.03 a 17.23 a
12 3.01 a 4.59 a 7.53 a 10.85 a 17.91 a 2.68 a 4.24 a 7.20 a 10.47 a 17.52 a 2.52 a 4.07 a 7.03 a 10.28 a 17.33 a
9 16 2.96 a 4.53 a 7.48 a 10.79 a 17.85 a 2.52 a 4.07 a 7.03 a 10.28 a 17.33 a 2.31 a 3.84 a 6.81 a 10.03 a 17.08 a
24 2.85 a 4.42 a 7.36 a 10.66 a 17.72 a 2.20 a 3.72 a 6.70 a 9.90 a 16.95 a 1.89 a 3.38 a 6.37 a 9.53 a 16.57 a
12 2.94 a 4.50 a 7.38 a 10.61 a 17.49 a 2.53 a 4.06 a 6.95 a 10.13 a 17.00 a 2.33 a 3.85 a 6.75 a 9.89 a 16.75 a
10 16 2.87 a 4.43 a 7.31 a 10.53 a 17.41 a 2.33 a 3.85 a 6.75 a 9.89 a 16.75 a 2.07 a 3.57 a 6.47 a 9.58 a 16.43 a
24 2.73 a 4.28 a 7.16 a 10.37 a 17.24 a 1.94 a 3.43 a 6.34 a 9.43 a 16.27 a 1.57 a 3.02 a 5.94 a 8.97 a 15.80 a
12 2.86 a 4.40 a 7.19 a 10.33 a 16.99 a 2.36 a 3.86 a 6.68 a 9.74 a 16.38 a 2.13 a 3.60 a 6.42 a 9.45 a 16.08 a
11 16 2.77 a 4.31 a 7.10 a 10.23 a 16.89 a 2.13 a 3.60 a 6.42 a 9.45 a 16.08 a 1.82 a 3.27 a 6.10 a 9.07 a 15.69 a
CSE 24 2.61 a 4.13 a 6.93 a 10.03 a 16.69 a 1.67 a 3.10 a 5.93 a 8.89 a 15.50 a 1.22 a 2.62 a 5.46 a 8.34 a 14.93 a
12 2.76 a 4.28 a 6.98 a 10.02 a 16.42 a 2.18 a 3.64 a 6.36 a 9.30 a 15.68 a 1.90 a 3.34 a 6.07 a 8.96 a 15.32 a
2-1/2" 12 16 2.66 a 4.17 a 6.88 a 9.89 a 16.30 a 1.90 a 3.34 a 6.07 a 8.96 a 15.32 a 1.55 a 2.94 a 5.68 a 8.51 a 14.86 a
Flange 24 2.47 a 3.95 a 6.67 a 9.65 a 16.05 a 1.37 a 2.75 a 5.49 a 8.29 a 14.63 a 0.87 a 2.20 a 4.94 a 7.66 a 13.95 a
12 2.55 a 4.00 a 6.51 a 9.29 a 15.10 a 1.78 a 3.14 a 5.67 a 8.31 a 14.07 a 1.43 a 2.75 a 5.28 a 7.86 a 13.59 a
14 16 2.41 a 3.85 a 6.37 a 9.12 a 14.92 a 1.43 a 2.75 a 5.28 a 7.86 a 13.59 a 0.99 b 2.25 a 4.78 a 7.28 a 12.97 a
24 2.15 a 3.56 a 6.08 a 8.79 a 14.57 a 0.78 b 2.01 a 4.55 a 7.00 a 12.67 a 0.18 d 1.34 b 3.86 a 6.20 a 11.81 a
12 2.30 a 3.66 a 6.03 a 8.48 a 13.58 a 1.36 a 2.60 a 4.95 a 7.23 a 12.27 a 0.95 b 2.13 a 4.48 a 6.68 a 11.68 a
16 16 2.13 a 3.47 a 5.84 a 8.25 a 13.35 a 0.95 b 2.13 a 4.48 a 6.68 a 11.68 a 0.44 d 1.55 b 3.88 a 6.00 a 10.94 a
24 1.81 a 3.11 a 5.47 a 7.83 a 12.90 a 0.21 d 1.28 c 3.60 b 5.68 a 10.59 a 0.52 d 2.82 c 4.77 b 9.60 a
12 2.02 a 3.29 a 5.42 a 7.51 a 11.96 a 0.95 c 2.05 a 4.15 a 6.07 a 10.42 a 0.50 d 1.53 c 3.62 a 5.46 a 9.76 a
18 16 1.82 a 3.06 a 5.18 a 7.24 a 11.68 a 0.50 d 1.53 c 3.62 a 5.46 a 9.76 a 0.90 d 2.97 c 4.72 b 8.96 a
24 1.45 b 2.63 a 4.74 a 6.74 a 11.15 a 0.61 d 2.67 c 4.38 b 8.58 a 1.83 d 3.43 d 7.54 b
12 1.73 a 2.89 a 4.73 a 6.44 a 10.33 a 0.57 d 1.53 c 3.36 b 4.91 a 8.67 a 0.10 e 0.98 d 2.80 c 4.29 b 7.98 a
20 16 1.51 b 2.62 a 4.47 a 6.14 a 10.02 a 0.10 e 0.98 d 2.80 c 4.29 b 7.98 a 0.32 e 2.14 d 3.55 c 7.17 b
24 1.10 d 2.15 b 3.99 a 5.61 a 9.44 a 0.02 e 1.83 e 3.20 d 6.79 b 0.99 e 2.26 e 5.74 d
12 --- 5.25 a 9.77 a 13.29 a 22.27 a --- 4.97 a 9.49 a 12.98 a 21.96 a --- 4.83 a 9.35 a 12.83 a 21.80 a
8 16 --- 5.21 a 9.72 a 13.24 a 22.22 a --- 4.83 a 9.35 a 12.83 a 21.80 a --- 4.65 a 9.16 a 12.63 a 21.59 a
24 --- 5.11 a 9.63 a 13.13 a 22.12 a --- 4.56 a 9.07 a 12.53 a 21.49 a --- 4.28 a 8.79 a 12.23 a 21.18 a
12 --- 5.16 a 9.58 a 13.05 a 21.77 a --- 4.80 a 9.22 a 12.65 a 21.37 a --- 4.63 a 9.04 a 12.46 a 21.16 a
9 16 --- 5.10 a 9.52 a 12.98 a 21.71 a --- 4.63 a 9.04 a 12.46 a 21.16 a --- 4.39 a 8.80 a 12.20 a 20.89 a
24 --- 4.98 a 9.40 a 12.85 a 21.57 a --- 4.28 a 8.69 a 12.07 a 20.76 a --- 3.93 a 8.34 a 11.69 a 20.36 a
12 --- 5.06 a 9.37 a 12.76 a 21.19 a --- 4.61 a 8.91 a 12.27 a 20.68 a --- 4.39 a 8.69 a 12.02 a 20.42 a
10 16 --- 4.98 a 9.29 a 12.68 a 21.11 a --- 4.39 a 8.69 a 12.02 a 20.42 a --- 4.11 a 8.39 a 11.70 a 20.08 a
24 --- 4.83 a 9.14 a 12.51 a 20.94 a --- 3.96 a 8.25 a 11.54 a 19.92 a --- 3.54 a 7.82 a 11.07 a 19.42 a
12 --- 4.94 a 9.12 a 12.44 a 20.54 a --- 4.40 a 8.56 a 11.83 a 19.90 a --- 4.13 a 8.29 a 11.53 a 19.58 a
11 16 --- 4.85 a 9.02 a 12.34 a 20.43 a --- 4.13 a 8.29 a 11.53 a 19.58 a --- 3.79 a 7.93 a 11.14 a 19.17 a
CSS 24 --- 4.66 a 8.84 a 12.13 a 20.21 a --- 3.62 a 7.76 a 10.94 a 18.97 a --- 3.12 a 7.24 a 10.38 a 18.36 a
12 --- 4.80 a 8.84 a 12.16 a 19.81 a --- 4.16 a 8.17 a 11.42 a 19.03 a --- 3.85 a 7.85 a 11.06 a 18.65 a
3" 12 16 --- 4.69 a 8.72 a 12.04 a 19.67 a --- 3.85 a 7.85 a 11.06 a 18.65 a --- 3.45 a 7.43 a 10.59 a 18.16 a
Flange
24 --- 4.48 a 8.50 a 11.78 a 19.41 a --- 3.25 a 7.22 a 10.36 a 17.92 a --- 2.68 a 6.62 a 9.68 a 17.20 a
12 --- 4.49 a 8.19 a 11.6 a 18.16 a --- 3.63 a 7.28 a 10.53 a 17.08 a --- 3.23 a 6.86 a 10.03 a 16.57 a
14 16 --- 4.34 a 8.03 a 11.41 a 17.97 a --- 3.23 a 6.86 a 10.03 a 16.57 a --- 2.72 a 6.32 a 9.39 a 15.92 a
24 --- 4.05 a 7.73 a 11.05 a 17.61 a --- 2.47 a 6.06 a 9.09 a 15.60 a --- 1.77 b 5.32 a 8.21 a 14.68 a
12 --- 4.13 a 7.45 a 10.51 a 16.33 a --- 3.05 a 6.31 a 9.16 a 14.94 a --- 2.57 a 5.80 a 8.55 a 14.31 a
16 16 --- 3.94 a 7.25 a 10.27 a 16.09 a --- 2.57 a 5.80 a 8.55 a 14.31 a --- 1.97 b 5.16 a 7.80 a 13.53 a
24 --- 3.57 a 6.86 a 9.80 a 15.61 a --- 1.68 b 4.86 a 7.45 a 13.15 a --- 0.88 d 4.02 c 6.45 a 12.09 a
12 --- 3.73 a 6.62 a 9.21 a 14.41 a --- 2.46 a 5.29 a 7.65 a 12.77 a --- 1.92 b 4.73 a 6.99 a 12.06 a
18 16 --- 3.50 a 6.38 a 8.92 a 14.11 a --- 1.92 b 4.73 a 6.99 a 12.06 a --- 1.26 c 4.04 b 6.19 a 11.19 a
24 --- 3.06 a 5.92 a 8.38 a 13.54 a --- 0.95 d 3.72 c 5.82 b 10.78 a --- 0.09 e 2.82 d 4.78 c 9.65 a
12 --- 3.31 a 5.78 a 7.92 a 12.49 a --- 1.90 b 4.34 a 6.26 a 10.69 a --- 1.32 c 3.74 b 5.58 a 9.95 a
20 16 --- 3.04 a 5.50 a 7.60 a 12.15 a --- 1.32 c 3.74 b 5.58 a 9.95 a --- 0.62 d 3.04 d 4.77 c 9.06 a
24 --- 2.55 b 5.00 a 7.02 a 11.53 a --- 0.30 e 2.71 d 4.40 c 8.65 a --- 1.81 e 3.37 d 7.51 c

Axial and Lateral Load Table Notes


1) Studs are assumed to be simple span.
2) Axial loads are assumed to pass through the geometric centroid of the section.
3) Use 5 psf tables for interior loads.
4) Cells marked with an a, b, c, d ,e, or f meet L/720, L/600, L/480, L/360, L/240 or L/120 respectively. Blank cells do not meet L/120. For
deflection calculations lateral loads are multiplied by 0.7 per the 2004 AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud Design except for the 5psf load which is
considered an interior wall load.

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Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables For Wall Studs

Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables for Wall Studs


6" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Wind = 25 psf Wind = 30 psf Wind = 35 psf Wind = 40 psf
Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
.34 a 3.78 a 6.94 a 9.48 a 15.07 a 2.22 a 3.65 a 6.80 a 9.35 a 14.94 a 2.09 a 3.52 a 6.67 a 9.23 a 14.80 a 1.97 a 3.39 a 6.54 a 9.11 a 14.67 a
.13 a 3.56 a 6.71 a 9.27 a 14.85 a 1.97 a 3.39 a 6.54 a 9.11 a 14.67 a 1.81 a 3.21 a 6.36 a 8.94 a 14.49 a 1.65 a 3.04 a 6.19 a 8.78 a 14.31 a
.73 a 3.13 a 6.27 a 8.86 a 14.40 a 1.50 a 2.87 a 6.01 a 8.62 a 14.13 a 1.26 a 2.62 a 5.75 a 8.37 a 13.86 a 1.03 a 2.37 a 5.50 a 8.13 a 13.60 a
.15 a 3.56 a 6.64 a 9.16 a 14.65 a 2.00 a 3.39 a 6.47 a 9.00 a 14.48 a 1.84 a 3.23 a 6.30 a 8.84 a 14.30 a 1.69 a 3.06 a 6.13 a 8.68 a 14.13 a
.89 a 3.28 a 6.36 a 8.89 a 14.36 a 1.69 a 3.06 a 6.13 a 8.68 a 14.13 a 1.49 a 2.85 a 5.91 a 8.47 a 13.90 a 1.30 a 2.63 a 5.69 a 8.27 a 13.67 a
.40 a 2.74 a 5.80 a 8.37 a 13.78 a 1.11 a 2.42 a 5.47 a 8.06 a 13.44 a 0.82 a 2.11 a 5.15 a 7.76 a 13.10 a 0.54 a 1.80 a 4.83 a 7.46 a 12.76 a
.94 a 3.30 a 6.29 a 8.78 a 14.15 a 1.75 a 3.10 a 6.08 a 8.58 a 13.92 a 1.57 a 2.90 a 5.88 a 8.38 a 13.70 a 1.39 a 2.70 a 5.67 a 8.19 a 13.49 a
.63 a 2.96 a 5.95 a 8.45 a 13.78 a 1.39 a 2.70 a 5.67 a 8.19 a 13.49 a 1.15 a 2.44 a 5.40 a 7.93 a 13.20 a 0.92 a 2.19 a 5.14 a 7.68 a 12.91 a
.03 a 2.31 a 5.27 a 7.81 a 13.06 a 0.69 a 1.93 a 4.88 a 7.43 a 12.63 a 0.35 b 1.57 a 4.49 a 7.06 a 12.22 a 0.03 c 1.21 a 4.11 a 6.70 a 11.81 a
.71 a 3.02 a 5.90 a 8.34 a 13.54 a 1.49 a 2.78 a 5.65 a 8.10 a 13.27 a 1.27 a 2.54 a 5.40 a 7.87 a 13.01 a 1.06 a 2.31 a 5.16 a 7.63 a 12.74 a
.34 a 2.62 a 5.49 a 7.94 a 13.10 a 1.06 a 2.31 a 5.16 a 7.63 a 12.74 a 0.79 a 2.01 a 4.85 a 7.33 a 12.40 a 0.52 b 1.71 a 4.54 a 7.03 a 12.06 a
.65 b 1.86 a 4.69 a 7.18 a 12.23 a 0.26 c 1.43 a 4.23 a 6.73 a 11.72 a 1.00 b 3.79 a 6.30 a 11.23 a 0.60 c 3.36 b 5.88 a 10.74 a
.46 a 2.71 a 5.47 a 7.84 a 12.85 a 1.21 a 2.44 a 5.17 a 7.56 a 12.53 a 0.96 a 2.17 a 4.89 a 7.29 a 12.22 a 0.73 b 1.90 a 4.61 a 7.02 a 11.91 a
.04 a 2.26 a 4.98 a 7.38 a 12.32 a 0.73 b 1.90 a 4.61 a 7.02 a 11.91 a 0.42 c 1.56 a 4.26 a 6.67 a 11.50 a 0.12 c 1.23 b 3.91 a 6.32 a 11.11 a
.27 c 1.40 b 4.08 a 6.49 a 11.30 a 0.91 c 3.57 b 5.99 a 10.72 a 0.45 c 3.07 b 5.50 a 10.15 a 2.60 c 5.03 b 9.60 a
.95 b 2.06 a 4.51 a 6.72 a 11.24 a 0.64 c 1.72 a 4.15 a 6.36 a 10.83 a 0.35 c 1.40 b 3.81 a 6.02 a 10.42 a 0.07 d 1.08 c 3.48 b 5.69 a 10.03 a
.45 c 1.50 b 3.92 a 6.13 a 10.56 a 0.07 d 1.08 c 3.48 b 5.69 a 10.03 a 0.68 d 3.05 c 5.26 b 9.53 a 0.30 d 2.65 c 4.85 b 9.04 a
0.49 d 2.85 c 5.06 b 9.28 a 2.26 d 4.46 c 8.57 a 1.70 d 3.89 d 7.89 b 1.16 e 3.34 d 7.25 c
.45 d 1.41 c 3.53 a 5.52 a 9.48 a 0.11 d 1.03 c 3.13 b 5.12 a 8.99 a 0.67 d 2.76 c 4.73 b 8.53 a 0.33 d 2.40 d 4.36 c 8.08 a
0.79 d 2.88 c 4.86 b 8.68 a 0.33 d 2.40 d 4.36 c 8.08 a 1.94 d 3.89 c 7.52 b 1.51 e 3.44 d 6.98 c
1.72 d 3.67 d 7.25 b 1.10 e 3.02 d 6.47 c 0.51 e 2.41 e 5.74 d 1.84 e 5.05 d
0.82 d 2.63 c 4.38 b 7.74 a 0.42 e 2.22 d 3.95 c 7.22 a 0.04 e 1.83 d 3.54 d 6.73 b 1.46 e 3.16 d 6.27 c
0.16 e 1.96 d 3.67 d 6.89 b 1.46 e 3.16 d 6.27 c 1.00 e 2.68 e 5.69 d 0.57 f 2.22 e 5.14 d
0.78 e 2.45 e 5.41 d 0.15 f 1.79 e 4.62 d 1.18 f 3.88 e 0.61 f 3.18 e
0.31 e 1.86 d 3.36 d 6.17 b 1.45 e 2.93 d 5.65 c 1.07 e 2.53 e 5.16 d 0.71 f 2.15 e 4.70 d
1.19 e 2.66 e 5.32 d 0.71 f 2.15 e 4.70 d 0.26 f 1.68 e 4.13 e 1.23 f 3.59 e
0.04 f 1.45 f 3.86 e 0.81 f 3.08 e 0.22 f 2.37 f 1.70 f
.56 a 4.12 a 7.14 a 10.46 a 17.67 a 2.43 a 3.98 a 7.01 a 10.32 a 17.52 a 2.31 a 3.85 a 6.88 a 10.17 a 17.37 a 2.18 a 3.72 a 6.76 a 10.03 a 17.23 a
.35 a 3.89 a 6.93 a 10.22 a 17.42 a 2.18 a 3.72 a 6.76 a 10.03 a 17.23 a 2.01 a 3.54 a 6.59 a 9.83 a 17.03 a 1.85 a 3.36 a 6.42 a 9.64 a 16.84 a
.93 a 3.45 a 6.50 a 9.74 a 16.93 a 1.69 a 3.19 a 6.25 a 9.45 a 16.64 a 1.44 a 2.93 a 6.00 a 9.16 a 16.35 a 1.20 a 2.67 a 5.75 a 8.88 a 16.07 a

• 6" Wall Stud Load Tables


.36 a 3.89 a 6.86 a 10.09 a 17.14 a 2.20 a 3.72 a 6.70 a 9.90 a 16.95 a 2.04 a 3.55 a 6.54 a 9.72 a 16.76 a 1.89 a 3.38 a 6.37 a 9.53 a 16.57 a
.09 a 3.61 a 6.59 a 9.78 a 16.82 a 1.89 a 3.38 a 6.37 a 9.53 a 16.57 a 1.68 a 3.16 a 6.16 a 9.29 a 16.32 a 1.48 a 2.94 a 5.95 a 9.04 a 16.07 a
.58 a 3.05 a 6.05 a 9.17 a 16.20 a 1.28 a 2.72 a 5.74 a 8.80 a 15.82 a 0.98 a 2.40 a 5.42 a 8.45 a 15.46 a 0.69 a 2.09 a 5.12 a 8.09 a 15.09 a
.14 a 3.64 a 6.54 a 9.66 a 16.51 a 1.94 a 3.43 a 6.34 a 9.43 a 16.27 a 1.75 a 3.22 a 6.14 a 9.20 a 16.04 a 1.57 a 3.02 a 5.94 a 8.97 a 15.80 a
.82 a 3.29 a 6.21 a 9.27 a 16.12 a 1.57 a 3.02 a 5.94 a 8.97 a 15.80 a 1.32 a 2.75 a 5.68 a 8.67 a 15.49 a 1.08 a 2.48 a 5.42 a 8.37 a 15.18 a
.20 a 2.61 a 5.55 a 8.52 a 15.34 a 0.84 a 2.22 a 5.17 a 8.08 a 14.88 a 0.49 a 1.84 a 4.79 a 7.65 a 14.43 a 0.15 b 1.46 a 4.42 a 7.22 a 13.98 a
.89 a 3.35 a 6.18 a 9.17 a 15.79 a 1.67 a 3.10 a 5.93 a 8.89 a 15.50 a 1.44 a 2.86 a 5.69 a 8.61 a 15.21 a 1.22 a 2.62 a 5.46 a 8.34 a 14.93 a
.52 a 2.94 a 5.77 a 8.70 a 15.31 a 1.22 a 2.62 a 5.46 a 8.34 a 14.93 a 0.94 a 2.30 a 5.15 a 7.98 a 14.55 a 0.66 a 1.99 a 4.85 a 7.63 a 14.18 a
.80 a 2.15 a 5.00 a 7.81 a 14.37 a 0.39 b 1.69 a 4.55 a 7.29 a 13.82 a 1.25 a 4.11 a 6.78 a 13.29 a 0.82 b 3.68 a 6.29 a 12.76 a
.64 a 3.04 a 5.78 a 8.62 a 14.97 a 1.37 a 2.75 a 5.49 a 8.29 a 14.63 a 1.12 a 2.47 a 5.21 a 7.97 a 14.29 a 0.87 a 2.20 a 4.94 a 7.66 a 13.95 a
.20 a 2.56 a 5.31 a 8.08 a 14.40 a 0.87 a 2.20 a 4.94 a 7.66 a 13.95 a 0.55 b 1.84 a 4.59 a 7.24 a 13.52 a 0.24 c 1.49 a 4.24 a 6.84 a 13.09 a
.39 c 1.66 a 4.41 a 7.04 a 13.30 a 1.15 b 3.90 a 6.45 a 12.67 a 0.66 c 3.41 b 5.88 a 12.06 a 0.19 c 2.93 b 5.33 a 11.46 a
.10 a 2.37 a 4.91 a 7.42 a 13.12 a 0.78 b 2.01 a 4.55 a 7.00 a 12.67 a 0.47 c 1.67 a 4.20 a 6.60 a 12.23 a 0.18 d 1.34 b 3.86 a 6.20 a 11.81 a
.57 c 1.78 a 4.31 a 6.73 a 12.38 a 0.18 d 1.34 b 3.86 a 6.20 a 11.81 a 0.91 c 3.43 b 5.70 a 11.27 a 0.50 d 3.01 c 5.22 a 10.74 a
0.70 c 3.22 b 5.46 a 11.00 a 0.10 d 2.61 c 4.75 b 10.23 a 2.03 d 4.08 c 9.49 a 1.48 d 3.44 c 8.78 b
.57 c 1.69 b 4.03 a 6.17 a 11.12 a 0.21 d 1.28 c 3.60 b 5.68 a 10.59 a 0.89 c 3.20 c 5.21 a 10.09 a 0.52 d 2.82 c 4.77 b 9.60 a
1.02 c 3.33 b 5.37 a 10.25 a 0.52 d 2.82 c 4.77 b 9.60 a 0.04 d 2.33 d 4.21 c 8.99 a 1.87 d 3.68 c 8.40 b
2.09 d 3.94 c 8.69 b 1.42 e 3.17 d 7.84 c 0.79 e 2.44 d 7.04 c 0.20 e 1.75 e 6.28 d
.08 e 1.05 d 3.13 c 4.90 a 9.15 a 0.61 d 2.67 c 4.38 b 8.58 a 0.19 e 2.24 d 3.89 c 8.05 a 1.83 d 3.43 d 7.54 b
0.32 e 2.38 d 4.05 c 8.22 a 1.83 d 3.43 d 7.54 b 1.32 e 2.85 d 6.90 c 0.84 e 2.30 e 6.30 d
1.08 e 2.57 d 6.59 c 0.39 e 1.78 e 5.72 d 1.04 e 4.91 d 0.35 f 4.14 e
0.48 e 2.30 d 3.72 c 7.36 a 0.02 e 1.83 e 3.20 d 6.79 b 1.40 e 2.72 d 6.25 c 0.99 e 2.26 e 5.74 d
1.54 e 2.88 d 6.43 c 0.99 e 2.26 e 5.74 d 0.48 f 1.69 e 5.11 d 1.16 e 4.52 e
0.24 f 1.42 e 4.81 d 0.65 f 3.95 e 3.16 e 2.42 f
-- 4.69 a 9.21 a 12.68 a 21.64 a --- 4.56 a 9.07 a 12.53 a 21.49 a --- 4.42 a 8.93 a 12.38 a 21.33 a --- 4.28 a 8.79 a 12.23 a 21.18 a
-- 4.46 a 8.98 a 12.43 a 21.38 a --- 4.28 a 8.79 a 12.23 a 21.18 a --- 4.10 a 8.61 a 12.03 a 20.97 a --- 3.92 a 8.43 a 11.83 a 20.77 a
-- 4.01 a 8.52 a 11.93 a 20.87 a --- 3.74 a 8.25 a 11.64 a 20.56 a --- 3.47 a 7.98 a 11.34 a 20.25 a --- 3.21 a 7.71 a 11.05 a 19.95 a
-- 4.45 a 8.86 a 12.26 a 20.96 a --- 4.28 a 8.69 a 12.07 a 20.76 a --- 4.10 a 8.51 a 11.88 a 20.56 a --- 3.93 a 8.34 a 11.69 a 20.36 a
-- 4.16 a 8.57 a 11.94 a 20.63 a --- 3.93 a 8.34 a 11.69 a 20.36 a --- 3.70 a 8.10 a 11.44 a 20.10 a --- 3.48 a 7.87 a 11.18 a 19.83 a
-- 3.59 a 7.99 a 11.31 a 19.96 a --- 3.26 a 7.65 a 10.94 a 19.57 a --- 2.93 a 7.31 a 10.57 a 19.18 a --- 2.60 a 6.97 a 10.20 a 18.80 a
-- 4.18 a 8.47 a 11.78 a 20.17 a --- 3.96 a 8.25 a 11.54 a 19.92 a --- 3.75 a 8.03 a 11.30 a 19.67 a --- 3.54 a 7.82 a 11.07 a 19.42 a
-- 3.82 a 8.10 a 11.38 a 19.75 a --- 3.54 a 7.82 a 11.07 a 19.42 a --- 3.27 a 7.53 a 10.76 a 19.09 a --- 3.00 a 7.25 a 10.45 a 18.77 a
-- 3.13 a 7.39 a 10.60 a 18.93 a --- 2.73 a 6.98 a 10.15 a 18.44 a --- 2.34 a 6.57 a 9.70 a 17.97 a --- 1.95 a 6.17 a 9.25 a 17.50 a
-- 3.87 a 8.02 a 11.24 a 19.27 a --- 3.62 a 7.76 a 10.94 a 18.97 a --- 3.37 a 7.50 a 10.66 a 18.66 a --- 3.12 a 7.24 a 10.38 a 18.36 a
-- 3.45 a 7.58 a 10.75 a 18.76 a --- 3.12 a 7.24 a 10.38 a 18.36 a --- 2.80 a 6.91 a 10.00 a 17.97 a --- 2.48 a 6.58 a 9.64 a 17.58 a
-- 2.64 a 6.74 a 9.82 a 17.77 a --- 2.17 a 6.25 a 9.28 a 17.19 a --- 1.72 a 5.78 a 8.75 a 16.62 a --- 1.27 a 5.31 a 8.23 a 16.07 a
-- 3.55 a 7.53 a 10.70 a 18.28 a --- 3.25 a 7.22 a 10.36 a 17.92 a --- 2.96 a 6.92 a 10.02 a 17.56 a --- 2.68 a 6.62 a 9.68 a 17.20 a
-- 3.06 a 7.02 a 10.13 a 17.68 a --- 2.68 a 6.62 a 9.68 a 17.20 a --- 2.31 a 6.24 a 9.25 a 16.74 a --- 1.95 a 5.86 a 8.82 a 16.29 a
--- 2.13 a 6.05 a 9.04 a 16.51 a --- 1.60 a 5.49 a 8.41 a 15.84 a --- 1.09 b 4.96 a 7.80 a 15.19 a --- 0.60 c 4.43 b 7.21 a 14.55 a
-- 2.84 a 6.45 a 9.55 a 16.08 a --- 2.47 a 6.06 a 9.09 a 15.60 a --- 2.11 a 5.68 a 8.64 a 15.13 a --- 1.77 b 5.32 a 8.21 a 14.68 a
--- 2.23 a 5.81 a 8.79 a 15.29 a --- 1.77 b 5.32 a 8.21 a 14.68 a --- 1.32 b 4.85 a 7.66 a 14.10 a --- 0.89 c 4.39 b 7.13 a 13.53 a
--- 1.10 c 4.62 b 7.39 a 13.81 a --- 0.48 d 3.95 c 6.61 a 12.99 a --- 3.32 c 5.87 b 12.20 a --- 2.72 d 5.16 c 11.43 a
--- 2.11 a 5.32 a 7.98 a 13.72 a --- 1.68 b 4.86 a 7.45 a 13.15 a --- 1.27 c 4.43 b 6.94 a 12.61 a --- 0.88 d 4.02 c 6.45 a 12.09 a
--- 1.41 c 4.57 b 7.11 a 12.79 a --- 0.88 d 4.02 c 6.45 a 12.09 a --- 0.38 d 3.49 c 5.83 b 11.43 a --- 2.99 d 5.25 c 10.79 a
-- 0.14 d 3.24 d 5.54 b 11.11 a --- 2.51 d 4.69 c 10.19 b --- 1.83 e 3.89 d 9.32 b --- 1.18 e 3.13 d 8.49 c
--- 1.42 c 4.21 b 6.38 a 11.40 a --- 0.95 d 3.72 c 5.82 b 10.78 a --- 0.51 d 3.26 d 5.28 b 10.20 a --- 0.09 e 2.82 d 4.78 c 9.65 a
--- 0.65 d 3.41 c 5.46 b 10.39 a --- 0.09 e 2.82 d 4.78 c 9.65 a --- 2.28 e 4.14 d 8.96 b --- 1.76 e 3.55 d 8.30 c
--- 2.01 e 3.84 d 8.62 c --- 1.27 e 2.98 e 7.67 c --- 0.57 f 2.17 e 6.78 d --- 1.42 e 5.95 d
--- 0.79 d 3.21 c 4.96 b 9.27 a --- 0.30 e 2.71 d 4.40 c 8.65 a --- 2.25 e 3.87 d 8.06 b --- 1.81 e 3.37 d 7.51 c
--- 2.40 d 4.04 d 8.25 b --- 1.81 e 3.37 d 7.51 c --- 1.26 e 2.74 e 6.82 d --- 0.75 f 2.16 e 6.17 d
--- 1.00 e 2.45 e 6.49 d --- 0.27 f 1.60 e 5.55 d --- 0.82 f 4.68 e --- 0.09 f 3.87 e

Axial and Lateral Load Table Notes (continued)


5) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
6) Provide bridging and/or bracing at 48" o/c. Allowable loads are based on weak axis and torsional bracing at 48" o/c for axial load, and
continuous support of each flange for moment.
7) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than 24"
o/c is assumed for standard studs.
8) Cells marked with an " * " have h/t > 200 and thus require bearing stiffeners. Cells are left blank when h/t > 260.

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8" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Member Wind = 5 psf Wind = 15 psf Wind = 20 psf
Spc. Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
Type Wall Ht (ft) (in.) o.c. 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
12 1.73 a* 2.43 a 3.58 a 4.75 a --- 1.58 a* 2.29 a 3.47 a 4.64 a --- 1.51 a* 2.22 a 3.41 a 4.58 a ---
8 16 1.71 a* 2.41 a 3.56 a 4.73 a --- 1.51 a* 2.22 a 3.41 a 4.58 a --- 1.42 a* 2.13 a 3.34 a 4.51 a ---
24 1.66 a* 2.36 a 3.52 a 4.69 a --- 1.37 a* 2.08 a 3.30 a 4.48 a --- 1.23 a* 1.94 a 3.19 a 4.37 a ---
12 1.71 a* 2.41 a 3.56 a 4.73 a --- 1.53 a* 2.23 a 3.42 a 4.59 a --- 1.43 a* 2.15 a 3.35 a 4.52 a ---
9 16 1.68 a* 2.38 a 3.54 a 4.71 a --- 1.43 a* 2.15 a 3.35 a 4.52 a --- 1.31 a* 2.03 a 3.25 a 4.43 a ---
24 1.62 a* 2.32 a 3.49 a 4.66 a --- 1.25 a* 1.97 a 3.21 a 4.38 a --- 1.07 a* 1.79 a 3.06 a 4.25 a ---
Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables for Wall Studs

12 1.69 a* 2.39 a 3.54 a 4.72 a --- 1.46 a* 2.17 a 3.37 a 4.54 a --- 1.35 a* 2.06 a 3.28 a 4.45 a ---
10 16 1.65 a* 2.35 a 3.51 a 4.69 a --- 1.35 a* 2.06 a 3.28 a 4.45 a --- 1.20 a* 1.91 a 3.16 a 4.34 a ---
24 1.57 a* 2.28 a 3.45 a 4.63 a --- 1.12 a* 1.84 a 3.10 a 4.28 a --- 0.90 a* 1.62 a 2.93 a 4.11 a ---
12 1.66 a* 2.37 a 3.52 a 4.70 a --- 1.38 a* 2.10 a 3.31 a 4.48 a --- 1.25 a* 1.96 a 3.20 a 4.37 a ---
11 16 1.61 a* 2.32 a 3.49 a 4.66 a --- 1.25 a* 1.96 a 3.20 a 4.37 a --- 1.07 a* 1.78 a 3.05 a 4.23 a ---
CWN 24 1.52 a* 2.23 a 3.41 a 4.59 a --- 0.98 a* 1.70 a 2.98 a 4.16 a --- 0.71 a* 1.44 a 2.77 a 3.95 a ---
12 1.63 a* 2.34 a 3.50 a 4.67 a --- 1.30 a* 2.01 a 3.24 a 4.41 a --- 1.14 a* 1.85 a 3.11 a 4.29 a ---
1-3/8" 12 16 1.58 a* 2.28 a 3.46 a 4.63 a --- 1.14 a* 1.85 a 3.11 a 4.29 a --- 0.93 a* 1.64 a 2.94 a 4.12 a ---
Flange 24 1.47 a* 2.18 a 3.37 a 4.54 a --- 0.82 a* 1.54 a 2.85 a 4.03 a --- 0.51 a* 1.23 a 2.60 a 3.78 a ---
12 1.57 a* 2.27 a 3.45 a 4.62 a --- 1.11 a* 1.83 a 3.08 a 4.26 a --- 0.90 a* 1.61 a 2.90 a 4.08 a ---
14 16 1.49 a* 2.20 a 3.39 a 4.56 a --- 0.90 a* 1.61 a 2.90 a 4.08 a --- 0.61 a* 1.33 a 2.67 a 3.84 a ---
24 1.34 a* 2.05 a 3.26 a 4.44 a --- 0.48 a* 1.19 a 2.55 a 3.73 a --- 0.07 b* 0.78 a 2.21 a 3.38 a ---
12 1.49 a* 2.19 a 3.38 a 4.55 a --- 0.90 a* 1.61 a 2.89 a 4.07 a --- 0.62 a* 1.33 a 2.66 a 3.83 a ---
16 16 1.39 a* 2.09 a 3.30 a 4.47 a --- 0.62 a* 1.33 a 2.66 a 3.83 a --- 0.27 b* 0.97 a 2.35 a 3.52 a ---
24 1.19 a* 1.90 a 3.13 a 4.31 a --- 0.10 c* 0.80 a 2.20 a 3.37 a --- 0.29 c 1.77 b 2.93 a ---
12 1.39 a* 2.10 a 3.30 a 4.47 a --- 0.67 a* 1.36 a 2.67 a 3.84 a --- 0.33 c* 1.02 a 2.38 a 3.54 a ---
18 16 1.27 a* 1.97 a 3.19 a 4.36 a --- 0.33 c* 1.02 a 2.38 a 3.54 a --- 0.59 c 2.00 b 3.15 a ---
24 1.02 a* 1.72 a 2.98 a 4.15 a --- 0.38 c 1.81 b 2.96 a --- 1.29 d 2.41 b ---
12 1.29 a* 1.99 a 3.20 a 4.37 a --- 0.42 c* 1.10 a 2.42 a 3.57 a --- 0.04 d* 0.70 c 2.06 b 3.20 a ---
20 16 1.13 a* 1.83 a 3.06 a 4.23 a --- 0.04 d* 0.70 c 2.06 b 3.20 a --- 0.20 d 1.61 c 2.73 b ---
24 0.83 c* 1.53 a 2.80 a 3.96 a --- 1.40 d 2.51 c --- 0.79 e 1.87 d ---
12 2.41 a* 3.36 a 5.45 a 7.25 a 11.33 a 2.23 a* 3.19 a 5.29 a 7.10 a 11.19 a 2.14 a* 3.10 a 5.22 a 7.03 a 11.13 a
8 16 2.38 a* 3.33 a 5.42 a 7.23 a 11.31 a 2.14 a* 3.10 a 5.22 a 7.03 a 11.13 a 2.03 a* 2.99 a 5.12 a 6.93 a 11.04 a
24 2.32 a* 3.27 a 5.37 a 7.18 a 11.26 a 1.97 a* 2.93 a 5.07 a 6.88 a 10.99 a 1.80 a* 2.76 a 4.92 a 6.73 a 10.86 a
12 2.38 a* 3.33 a 5.42 a 7.23 a 11.31 a 2.16 a* 3.12 a 5.23 a 7.04 a 11.14 a 2.05 a* 3.01 a 5.13 a 6.94 a 11.05 a
9 16 2.35 a* 3.30 a 5.39 a 7.20 a 11.28 a 2.05 a* 3.01 a 5.13 a 6.94 a 11.05 a 1.90 a* 2.86 a 5.00 a 6.81 a 10.93 a
24 2.27 a* 3.22 a 5.33 a 7.13 a 11.22 a 1.83 a* 2.79 a 4.94 a 6.75 a 10.87 a 1.61 a* 2.58 a 4.75 a 6.56 a 10.70 a
12 2.36 a* 3.31 a 5.40 a 7.20 a 11.29 a 2.08 a* 3.03 a 5.16 a 6.96 a 11.07 a 1.94 a* 2.90 a 5.03 a 6.84 a 10.96 a
10 16 2.31 a* 3.26 a 5.36 a 7.16 a 11.25 a 1.94 a* 2.90 a 5.03 a 6.84 a 10.96 a 1.76 a* 2.72 a 4.87 a 6.68 a 10.81 a
24 2.22 a* 3.17 a 5.28 a 7.08 a 11.18 a 1.67 a* 2.63 a 4.79 a 6.60 a 10.74 a 1.40 a* 2.37 a 4.55 a 6.37 a 10.52 a
12 2.32 a* 3.27 a 5.37 a 7.18 a 11.26 a 1.98 a* 2.94 a 5.07 a 6.88 a 10.99 a 1.82 a* 2.78 a 4.92 a 6.73 a 10.85 a
11 16 2.27 a* 3.22 a 5.32 a 7.13 a 11.22 a 1.82 a* 2.78 a 4.92 a 6.73 a 10.85 a 1.60 a* 2.56 a 4.73 a 6.53 a 10.67 a
CSJ 24 2.15 a* 3.11 a 5.22 a 7.03 a 11.12 a 1.49 a* 2.46 a 4.63 a 6.44 a 10.59 a 1.17 a* 2.14 a 4.34 a 6.15 a 10.32 a
12 2.29 a* 3.24 a 5.34 a 7.14 a 11.23 a 1.88 a* 2.84 a 4.98 a 6.78 a 10.90 a 1.68 a* 2.65 a 4.80 a 6.60 a 10.73 a
1-5/8" 12 16 2.22 a* 3.17 a 5.28 a 7.08 a 11.17 a 1.68 a* 2.65 a 4.80 a 6.60 a 10.73 a 1.42 a* 2.39 a 4.56 a 6.37 a 10.52 a
Flange 24 2.08 a* 3.04 a 5.16 a 6.96 a 11.06 a 1.29 a* 2.26 a 4.44 a 6.25 a 10.41 a 0.92 a* 1.88 a 4.10 a 5.90 a 10.09 a
12 2.21 a* 3.16 a 5.26 a 7.06 a 11.16 a 1.65 a* 2.61 a 4.75 a 6.55 a 10.68 a 1.38 a* 2.34 a 4.50 a 6.30 a 10.45 a
14 16 2.11 a* 3.06 a 5.17 a 6.98 a 11.08 a 1.38 a* 2.34 a 4.50 a 6.30 a 10.45 a 1.04 a* 1.99 a 4.18 a 5.97 a 10.14 a
24 1.92 a* 2.88 a 5.00 a 6.81 a 10.92 a 0.87 a* 1.82 a 4.02 a 5.81 a 9.98 a 0.38 b* 1.33 a 3.55 a 5.33 a 9.53 a
12 2.10 a* 3.06 a 5.16 a 6.96 a 11.06 a 1.38 a* 2.33 a 4.47 a 6.26 a 10.40 a 1.04 a* 1.99 a 4.14 a 5.93 a 10.08 a
16 16 1.98 a* 2.93 a 5.04 a 6.84 a 10.94 a 1.04 a* 1.99 a 4.14 a 5.93 a 10.08 a 0.61 b* 1.55 a 3.72 a 5.50 a 9.66 a
24 1.73 a* 2.69 a 4.81 a 6.61 a 10.72 a 0.40 b* 1.33 a 3.51 a 5.28 a 9.45 a 0.72 b 2.92 a 4.67 a 8.85 a
12 1.99 a* 2.93 a 5.03 a 6.83 a 10.92 a 1.08 a* 2.02 a 4.14 a 5.91 a 10.03 a 0.68 b* 1.60 a 3.73 a 5.48 a 9.61 a
18 16 1.83 a* 2.77 a 4.88 a 6.67 a 10.77 a 0.68 b* 1.60 a 3.73 a 5.48 a 9.61 a 0.17 c* 1.07 b 3.21 a 4.94 a 9.07 a
24 1.52 a* 2.46 a 4.58 a 6.36 a 10.47 a 0.82 c 2.95 b 4.68 a 8.80 a 0.10 d 2.24 c 3.92 b 8.04 a
12 1.81 a* 2.75 a 4.82 a 6.66 a 10.75 a 0.76 b* 1.65 a 3.72 a 5.50 a 9.58 a 0.30 d* 1.17 b 3.23 a 4.97 a 9.04 a
20 16 1.62 a* 2.55 a 4.63 a 6.45 a 10.54 a 0.30 d* 1.17 b 3.23 a 4.97 a 9.04 a 0.57 d 2.63 c 4.32 a 8.37 a
24 1.26 b* 2.18 a 4.25 a 6.06 a 10.14 a 0.29 d 2.34 c 4.01 b 8.04 a 1.53 d 3.13 c 7.13 b
12 2.94 a* 4.49 a 7.77 a 10.30 a 16.01 a 2.75 a* 4.31 a 7.59 a 10.13 a 15.84 a 2.65 a* 4.22 a 7.50 a 10.05 a 15.75 a
8 16 2.90 a* 4.46 a 7.74 a 10.27 a 15.98 a 2.65 a* 4.22 a 7.50 a 10.05 a 15.75 a 2.53 a* 4.10 a 7.38 a 9.95 a 15.64 a
24 2.84 a* 4.40 a 7.68 a 10.21 a 15.93 a 2.46 a* 4.04 a 7.32 a 9.89 a 15.58 a 2.28 a* 3.86 a 7.14 a 9.73 a 15.41 a
12 2.91 a* 4.46 a 7.74 a 10.27 a 15.99 a 2.67 a* 4.23 a 7.51 a 10.06 a 15.76 a 2.55 a* 4.12 a 7.40 a 9.96 a 15.65 a
9 16 2.87 a* 4.42 a 7.70 a 10.24 a 15.95 a 2.55 a* 4.12 a 7.40 a 9.96 a 15.65 a 2.39 a* 3.96 a 7.24 a 9.82 a 15.50 a
24 2.79 a* 4.34 a 7.63 a 10.17 a 15.88 a 2.31 a* 3.89 a 7.17 a 9.75 a 15.43 a 2.07 a* 3.66 a 6.94 a 9.54 a 15.21 a
12 2.88 a* 4.43 a 7.71 a 10.24 a 15.96 a 2.58 a* 4.14 a 7.42 a 9.98 a 15.67 a 2.43 a* 4.00 a 7.28 a 9.85 a 15.53 a
10 16 2.83 a* 4.38 a 7.66 a 10.20 a 15.91 a 2.43 a* 4.00 a 7.28 a 9.85 a 15.53 a 2.23 a* 3.81 a 7.08 a 9.68 a 15.34 a
24 2.73 a* 4.29 a 7.57 a 10.11 a 15.81 a 2.13 a* 3.72 a 6.99 a 9.59 a 15.25 a 1.84 a* 3.44 a 6.70 a 9.33 a 14.97 a
12 2.84 a* 4.40 a 7.68 a 10.21 a 15.92 a 2.48 a* 4.05 a 7.32 a 9.89 a 15.57 a 2.30 a* 3.87 a 7.14 a 9.72 a 15.39 a
11 16 2.78 a* 4.34 a 7.62 a 10.16 a 15.86 a 2.30 a* 3.87 a 7.14 a 9.72 a 15.39 a 2.06 a* 3.64 a 6.90 a 9.51 a 15.16 a
CSW 24 2.66 a* 4.22 a 7.5 a 10.05 a 15.74 a 1.94 a* 3.53 a 6.79 a 9.40 a 15.04 a 1.59 a* 3.19 a 6.44 a 9.08 a 14.70 a
12 2.81 a* 4.36 a 7.64 a 10.18 a 15.88 a 2.37 a* 3.94 a 7.20 a 9.78 a 15.45 a 2.15 a* 3.73 a 6.98 a 9.58 a 15.23 a
2" 12 16 2.73 a* 4.29 a 7.56 a 10.11 a 15.81 a 2.15 a* 3.73 a 6.98 a 9.58 a 15.23 a 1.87 a* 3.45 a 6.70 a 9.32 a 14.95 a
Flange 24 2.58 a* 4.15 a 7.42 a 9.97 a 15.66 a 1.73 a* 3.31 a 6.56 a 9.19 a 14.81 a 1.32 a* 2.91 a 6.14 a 8.80 a 14.38 a
12 2.68 a* 4.21 a 7.43 a 10.01 a 15.78 a 2.09 a* 3.63 a 6.82 a 9.44 a 15.14 a 1.80 a* 3.35 a 6.52 a 9.16 a 14.83 a
14 16 2.58 a* 4.12 a 7.32 a 9.92 a 15.67 a 1.80 a* 3.35 a 6.52 a 9.16 a 14.83 a 1.43 a* 2.98 a 6.13 a 8.80 a 14.42 a
24 2.38 a* 3.92 a 7.12 a 9.73 a 15.46 a 1.24 a* 2.80 a 5.94 a 8.62 a 14.22 a 0.71 a* 2.27 a 5.38 a 8.09 a 13.63 a
12 2.53 a* 4.00 a 7.03 a 9.53 a 15.17 a 1.76 a* 3.25 a 6.24 a 8.78 a 14.32 a 1.40 a* 2.89 a 5.86 a 8.41 a 13.90 a
16 16 2.39 a* 3.87 a 6.90 a 9.40 a 15.03 a 1.40 a* 2.89 a 5.86 a 8.41 a 13.90 a 0.95 a* 2.43 a 5.37 a 7.95 a 13.36 a
24 2.14 a* 3.62 a 6.63 a 9.15 a 14.74 a 0.72 a* 2.21 a 5.13 a 7.72 a 13.10 a 0.09 c* 1.57 a 4.44 a 7.05 a 12.33 a
12 2.34 a* 3.75 a 6.54 a 8.91 a 14.25 a 1.41 a* 2.82 a 5.56 a 7.97 a 13.15 a 0.99 a* 2.39 a 5.10 a 7.53 a 12.63 a
18 16 2.18 a* 3.58 a 6.37 a 8.75 a 14.06 a 0.99 a* 2.39 a 5.10 a 7.53 a 12.63 a 0.46 c* 1.86 a 4.53 a 6.97 a 11.97 a
24 1.86 a* 3.27 a 6.03 a 8.43 a 13.69 a 0.20 c* 1.60 b 4.25 a 6.70 a 11.65 a 0.86 c 3.46 b 5.92 a 10.73 a
12 2.13 a* 3.45 a 5.97 a 8.20 a 13.17 a 1.05 a* 2.37 a 4.83 a 7.09 a 11.84 a 0.57 c* 1.88 a 4.32 a 6.58 a 11.24 a
20 16 1.94 a* 3.26 a 5.77 a 8.01 a 12.93 a 0.57 c* 1.88 a 4.32 a 6.58 a 11.24 a 1.28 c 3.68 b 5.94 a 10.48 a
24 1.56 a* 2.89 a 5.38 a 7.63 a 12.48 a 1.00 c 3.38 b 5.64 a 10.11 a 0.20 d 2.53 d 4.78 c 9.08 a

Axial and Lateral Load Table Notes


1) Studs are assumed to be simple span.
2) Axial loads are assumed to pass through the geometric centroid of the section.
3) Use 5 psf tables for interior loads.
4) Cells marked with an a, b, c, d ,e, or f meet L/720, L/600, L/480, L/360, L/240 or L/120 respectively. Blank cells do not meet L/120. For
deflection calculations lateral loads are multiplied by 0.7 per the 2004 AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud Design except for the 5psf load which is
considered an interior wall load.

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Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables For Wall Studs

Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables for Wall Studs


8" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Wind = 25 psf Wind = 30 psf Wind = 35 psf Wind = 40 psf
Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
1.44 a* 2.15 a 3.35 a 4.53 a --- 1.37 a* 2.08 a 3.30 a 4.48 a --- 1.30 a* 2.01 a 3.24 a 4.42 a --- 1.23 a* 1.94 a 3.19 a 4.37 a ---
1.32 a* 2.04 a 3.26 a 4.44 a --- 1.23 a* 1.94 a 3.19 a 4.37 a --- 1.13 a* 1.85 a 3.11 a 4.29 a --- 1.04 a* 1.76 a 3.04 a 4.22 a ---
1.08 a* 1.81 a 3.08 a 4.26 a --- 0.94 a* 1.67 a 2.97 a 4.15 a --- 0.80 a* 1.53 a 2.86 a 4.04 a --- 0.66 a* 1.40 a 2.75 a 3.93 a ---
1.34 a* 2.06 a 3.28 a 4.45 a --- 1.25 a* 1.97 a 3.21 a 4.38 a --- 1.16 a* 1.88 a 3.14 a 4.31 a --- 1.07 a* 1.79 a 3.06 a 4.25 a ---
1.19 a* 1.91 a 3.16 a 4.34 a --- 1.07 a* 1.79 a 3.06 a 4.25 a --- 0.95 a* 1.68 a 2.97 a 4.15 a --- 0.83 a* 1.56 a 2.88 a 4.06 a ---
0.89 a* 1.62 a 2.92 a 4.11 a --- 0.72 a* 1.44 a 2.78 a 3.97 a --- 0.54 a* 1.27 a 2.64 a 3.83 a --- 0.37 a* 1.10 a 2.51 a 3.69 a ---
1.23 a* 1.95 a 3.19 a 4.37 a --- 1.12 a* 1.84 a 3.10 a 4.28 a --- 1.01 a* 1.73 a 3.01 a 4.19 a --- 0.90 a* 1.62 a 2.93 a 4.11 a ---
1.05 a* 1.77 a 3.04 a 4.22 a --- 0.90 a* 1.62 a 2.93 a 4.11 a --- 0.75 a* 1.48 a 2.81 a 3.99 a --- 0.61 a* 1.34 a 2.69 a 3.88 a ---
0.68 a* 1.41 a 2.75 a 3.94 a --- 0.47 a* 1.20 a 2.58 a 3.76 a --- 0.25 a* 0.99 a 2.41 a 3.59 a --- 0.04 a* 0.78 a 2.24 a 3.43 a ---
1.11 a* 1.83 a 3.09 a 4.27 a --- 0.98 a* 1.70 a 2.98 a 4.16 a --- 0.84 a* 1.57 a 2.88 a 4.06 a --- 0.71 a* 1.44 a 2.77 a 3.95 a ---
0.89 a* 1.61 a 2.91 a 4.09 a --- 0.71 a* 1.44 a 2.77 a 3.95 a --- 0.54 a* 1.26 a 2.63 a 3.81 a --- 0.37 a* 1.09 a 2.49 a 3.67 a ---
0.45 a* 1.18 a 2.56 a 3.74 a --- 0.2 a* 0.92 a 2.35 a 3.54 a --- 0.67 a 2.14 a 3.33 a --- 0.43 a 1.94 a 3.13 a ---
0.98 a* 1.70 a 2.98 a 4.16 a --- 0.82 a* 1.54 a 2.85 a 4.03 a --- 0.66 a* 1.39 a 2.72 a 3.91 a --- 0.51 a* 1.23 a 2.60 a 3.78 a ---
0.72 a* 1.44 a 2.77 a 3.95 a --- 0.51 a* 1.23 a 2.60 a 3.78 a --- 0.31 a* 1.03 a 2.43 a 3.61 a --- 0.11 a* 0.83 a 2.27 a 3.45 a ---
0.21 a* 0.93 a 2.35 a 3.53 a --- 0.63 a 2.10 a 3.29 a --- 0.34 a 1.86 a 3.04 a --- 0.05 b 1.62 a 2.80 a ---
0.68 a* 1.40 a 2.73 a 3.90 a --- 0.48 a* 1.19 a 2.55 a 3.73 a --- 0.27 b* 0.98 a 2.38 a 3.56 a --- 0.07 b* 0.78 a 2.21 a 3.38 a ---
0.34 a* 1.05 a 2.44 a 3.61 a --- 0.07 b* 0.78 a 2.21 a 3.38 a --- 0.52 b 1.99 a 3.16 a --- 0.26 b 1.77 a 2.94 a ---
0.39 b 1.87 a 3.05 a --- 0.01 c 1.55 b 2.72 a --- 1.23 c 2.39 a --- 0.92 c 2.08 b ---
0.36 b* 1.06 a 2.43 a 3.60 a --- 0.10 c* 0.80 a 2.20 a 3.37 a --- 0.54 b 1.98 a 3.15 a --- 0.29 c 1.77 b 2.93 a ---
0.63 b 2.06 a 3.22 a --- 0.29 c 1.77 b 2.93 a --- 1.48 c 2.64 a --- 1.21 c 2.36 b ---
1.35 c 2.50 b --- 0.94 d 2.08 c --- 0.55 d 1.68 c --- 0.17 e 1.28 d ---
0.02 d* 0.70 b 2.09 a 3.24 a --- 0.38 c 1.81 b 2.96 a --- 0.08 d 1.55 c 2.68 b --- 1.29 d 2.41 b ---
0.18 d 1.64 c 2.77 a --- 1.29 d 2.41 b --- 0.95 d 2.07 c --- 0.63 e 1.73 d ---
0.79 d 1.89 c --- 0.31 e 1.40 d --- 0.92 e --- 0.46 e ---
0.32 d 1.72 c 2.85 b --- 1.40 d 2.51 c --- 1.09 d 2.18 c --- 0.79 e 1.87 d ---
1.19 d 2.29 c --- 0.79 e 1.87 d --- 0.41 e 1.47 d --- 0.04 e 1.08 e ---
0.22 e 1.27 e --- 0.70 e --- 0.17 e --- ---
.06 a* 3.02 a 5.14 a 6.95 a 11.06 a 1.97 a* 2.93 a 5.07 a 6.88 a 10.99 a 1.88 a* 2.85 a 4.99 a 6.80 a 10.92 a 1.80 a* 2.76 a 4.92 a 6.73 a 10.86 a
.91 a* 2.88 a 5.02 a 6.83 a 10.95 a 1.80 a* 2.76 a 4.92 a 6.73 a 10.86 a 1.68 a* 2.65 a 4.82 a 6.63 a 10.77 a 1.57 a* 2.54 a 4.72 a 6.53 a 10.68 a
.62 a* 2.59 a 4.77 a 6.58 a 10.72 a 1.45 a* 2.43 a 4.62 a 6.43 a 10.59 a 1.28 a* 2.26 a 4.47 a 6.28 a 10.45 a 1.11 a* 2.09 a 4.32 a 6.14 a 10.32 a

• 8" Wall Stud Load Tables


.94 a* 2.90 a 5.04 a 6.85 a 10.96 a 1.83 a* 2.79 a 4.94 a 6.75 a 10.87 a 1.72 a* 2.68 a 4.84 a 6.65 a 10.79 a 1.61 a* 2.58 a 4.75 a 6.56 a 10.70 a
.75 a* 2.72 a 4.88 a 6.69 a 10.82 a 1.61 a* 2.58 a 4.75 a 6.56 a 10.70 a 1.46 a* 2.43 a 4.62 a 6.43 a 10.59 a 1.32 a* 2.29 a 4.49 a 6.31 a 10.47 a
.39 a* 2.36 a 4.56 a 6.37 a 10.53 a 1.18 a* 2.15 a 4.37 a 6.18 a 10.36 a 0.96 a* 1.94 a 4.18 a 5.99 a 10.19 a 0.75 a* 1.73 a 3.99 a 5.81 a 10.01 a
.80 a* 2.77 a 4.91 a 6.72 a 10.85 a 1.67 a* 2.63 a 4.79 a 6.60 a 10.74 a 1.53 a* 2.50 a 4.67 a 6.48 a 10.63 a 1.40 a* 2.37 a 4.55 a 6.37 a 10.52 a
.58 a* 2.54 a 4.71 a 6.52 a 10.67 a 1.40 a* 2.37 a 4.55 a 6.37 a 10.52 a 1.22 a* 2.19 a 4.40 a 6.21 a 10.38 a 1.04 a* 2.02 a 4.24 a 6.05 a 10.23 a
.13 a* 2.11 a 4.32 a 6.13 a 10.31 a 0.87 a* 1.85 a 4.08 a 5.90 a 10.09 a 0.61 a* 1.59 a 3.85 a 5.66 a 9.88 a 0.35 a* 1.34 a 3.62 a 5.43 a 9.66 a
.65 a* 2.62 a 4.77 a 6.58 a 10.72 a 1.49 a* 2.46 a 4.63 a 6.44 a 10.59 a 1.33 a* 2.29 a 4.48 a 6.29 a 10.45 a 1.17 a* 2.14 a 4.34 a 6.15 a 10.32 a
.38 a* 2.35 a 4.53 a 6.34 a 10.50 a 1.17 a* 2.14 a 4.34 a 6.15 a 10.32 a 0.95 a* 1.93 a 4.14 a 5.95 a 10.14 a 0.74 a* 1.72 a 3.95 a 5.76 a 9.96 a
.85 a* 1.82 a 4.05 a 5.86 a 10.05 a 0.54 a* 1.51 a 3.76 a 5.57 a 9.79 a 0.23 a* 1.21 a 3.48 a 5.29 a 9.53 a 0.91 a 3.21 a 5.01 a 9.27 a
.49 a* 2.45 a 4.62 a 6.43 a 10.57 a 1.29 a* 2.26 a 4.44 a 6.25 a 10.41 a 1.10 a* 2.07 a 4.27 a 6.08 a 10.25 a 0.92 a* 1.88 a 4.10 a 5.90 a 10.09 a
.17 a* 2.13 a 4.33 a 6.13 a 10.30 a 0.92 a* 1.88 a 4.10 a 5.90 a 10.09 a 0.67 a* 1.64 a 3.87 a 5.67 a 9.87 a 0.43 a* 1.39 a 3.64 a 5.44 a 9.66 a
.55 a* 1.51 a 3.75 a 5.56 a 9.77 a 0.19 a* 1.15 a 3.42 a 5.22 a 9.45 a 0.80 a 3.09 a 4.88 a 9.13 a 0.45 a 2.76 a 4.55 a 8.82 a
.12 a* 2.08 a 4.26 a 6.05 a 10.21 a 0.87 a* 1.82 a 4.02 a 5.81 a 9.98 a 0.62 a* 1.57 a 3.78 a 5.57 a 9.76 a 0.38 b* 1.33 a 3.55 a 5.33 a 9.53 a
.70 a* 1.65 a 3.86 a 5.65 a 9.83 a 0.38 b* 1.33 a 3.55 a 5.33 a 9.53 a 0.06 c* 1.00 a 3.24 a 5.02 a 9.23 a 0.69 b 2.94 a 4.71 a 8.94 a
0.85 a 3.09 a 4.87 a 9.09 a 0.38 b 2.65 a 4.41 a 8.65 a 2.21 b 3.97 a 8.22 a 1.79 c 3.53 a 7.80 a
.72 a* 1.66 a 3.82 a 5.60 a 9.76 a 0.40 b* 1.33 a 3.51 a 5.28 a 9.45 a 0.10 c* 1.02 b 3.21 a 4.97 a 9.15 a 0.72 b 2.92 a 4.67 a 8.85 a
.20 c* 1.12 a 3.31 a 5.07 a 9.25 a 0.72 b 2.92 a 4.67 a 8.85 a 0.33 c 2.53 b 4.27 a 8.46 a 2.16 c 3.88 a 8.07 a
0.14 c 2.35 b 4.07 a 8.26 a 1.80 c 3.50 b 7.70 a 1.28 d 2.95 c 7.15 a 0.77 d 2.42 c 6.61 b
.29 c* 1.20 b 3.33 a 5.07 a 9.20 a 0.82 c 2.95 b 4.68 a 8.80 a 0.45 c 2.59 b 4.29 a 8.42 a 0.10 d 2.24 c 3.92 b 8.04 a
0.57 c 2.71 b 4.42 a 8.54 a 0.10 d 2.24 c 3.92 b 8.04 a 1.79 d 3.44 c 7.55 a 1.35 d 2.98 c 7.08 b
1.57 d 3.21 c 7.32 a 0.93 e 2.54 d 6.62 b 0.33 e 1.90 d 5.96 c 1.29 e 5.32 d
0.72 c 2.77 b 4.48 a 8.53 a 0.29 d 2.34 c 4.01 b 8.04 a 1.92 d 3.56 c 7.58 a 1.53 d 3.13 c 7.13 b
0.02 d 2.06 d 3.71 c 7.73 a 1.53 d 3.13 c 7.13 b 1.03 e 2.59 d 6.55 c 0.55 e 2.07 d 6.00 c
0.78 e 2.33 d 6.28 c 0.09 e 1.57 e 5.47 d 0.86 e 4.72 d 0.19 e 4.00 e
.56 a* 4.13 a 7.41 a 9.97 a 15.67 a 2.46 a* 4.04 a 7.32 a 9.89 a 15.58 a 2.37 a* 3.95 a 7.23 a 9.81 a 15.49 a 2.28 a* 3.86 a 7.14 a 9.73 a 15.41 a
.40 a* 3.98 a 7.26 a 9.84 a 15.52 a 2.28 a* 3.86 a 7.14 a 9.73 a 15.41 a 2.15 a* 3.74 a 7.02 a 9.62 a 15.29 a 2.03 a* 3.62 a 6.91 a 9.52 a 15.18 a
.09 a* 3.68 a 6.96 a 9.57 a 15.24 a 1.91 a* 3.50 a 6.79 a 9.41 a 15.06 a 1.72 a* 3.33 a 6.61 a 9.25 a 14.89 a 1.54 a* 3.15 a 6.44 a 9.09 a 14.72 a
.43 a* 4.00 a 7.28 a 9.85 a 15.54 a 2.31 a* 3.89 a 7.17 a 9.75 a 15.43 a 2.19 a* 3.77 a 7.05 a 9.65 a 15.32 a 2.07 a* 3.66 a 6.94 a 9.54 a 15.21 a
.23 a* 3.81 a 7.09 a 9.68 a 15.35 a 2.07 a* 3.66 a 6.94 a 9.54 a 15.21 a 1.91 a* 3.51 a 6.79 a 9.41 a 15.06 a 1.76 a* 3.36 a 6.64 a 9.27 a 14.91 a
.84 a* 3.44 a 6.71 a 9.34 a 14.98 a 1.60 a* 3.21 a 6.48 a 9.13 a 14.76 a 1.37 a* 2.99 a 6.26 a 8.93 a 14.54 a 1.14 a* 2.77 a 6.04 a 8.72 a 14.32 a
.28 a* 3.86 a 7.13 a 9.72 a 15.39 a 2.13 a* 3.72 a 6.99 a 9.59 a 15.25 a 1.99 a* 3.58 a 6.85 a 9.46 a 15.11 a 1.84 a* 3.44 a 6.70 a 9.33 a 14.97 a
.04 a* 3.62 a 6.89 a 9.50 a 15.16 a 1.84 a* 3.44 a 6.70 a 9.33 a 14.97 a 1.65 a* 3.25 a 6.51 a 9.16 a 14.78 a 1.46 a* 3.07 a 6.33 a 8.98 a 14.60 a
.55 a* 3.16 a 6.42 a 9.07 a 14.69 a 1.27 a* 2.88 a 6.14 a 8.81 a 14.41 a 0.99 a* 2.61 a 5.86 a 8.56 a 14.14 a 0.71 a* 2.34 a 5.59 a 8.31 a 13.86 a
.12 a* 3.70 a 6.96 a 9.56 a 15.22 a 1.94 a* 3.53 a 6.79 a 9.40 a 15.04 a 1.76 a* 3.36 a 6.61 a 9.24 a 14.87 a 1.59 a* 3.19 a 6.44 a 9.08 a 14.70 a
.82 a* 3.41 a 6.67 a 9.29 a 14.93 a 1.59 a* 3.19 a 6.44 a 9.08 a 14.70 a 1.36 a* 2.96 a 6.21 a 8.87 a 14.47 a 1.13 a* 2.74 a 5.98 a 8.66 a 14.24 a
.25 a* 2.85 a 6.09 a 8.77 a 14.35 a 0.91 a* 2.52 a 5.75 a 8.45 a 14.01 a 0.58 a* 2.20 a 5.42 a 8.14 a 13.67 a 0.25 a* 1.87 a 5.09 a 7.83 a 13.34 a
.94 a* 3.52 a 6.77 a 9.38 a 15.02 a 1.73 a* 3.31 a 6.56 a 9.19 a 14.81 a 1.52 a* 3.11 a 6.35 a 8.99 a 14.59 a 1.32 a* 2.91 a 6.14 a 8.80 a 14.38 a
.59 a* 3.18 a 6.42 a 9.06 a 14.66 a 1.32 a* 2.91 a 6.14 a 8.80 a 14.38 a 1.05 a* 2.65 a 5.87 a 8.55 a 14.11 a 0.78 a* 2.39 a 5.60 a 8.30 a 13.83 a
.92 a* 2.52 a 5.73 a 8.42 a 13.97 a 0.52 a* 2.13 a 5.33 a 8.05 a 13.56 a 0.14 a* 1.75 a 4.93 a 7.68 a 13.15 a 1.38 a 4.54 a 7.31 a 12.74 a
.52 a* 3.07 a 6.23 a 8.89 a 14.53 a 1.24 a* 2.80 a 5.94 a 8.62 a 14.22 a 0.98 a* 2.53 a 5.66 a 8.35 a 13.92 a 0.71 a* 2.27 a 5.38 a 8.09 a 13.63 a
.07 a* 2.62 a 5.75 a 8.44 a 14.02 a 0.71 a* 2.27 a 5.38 a 8.09 a 13.63 a 0.37 a* 1.93 a 5.02 a 7.74 a 13.23 a 0.04 b* 1.59 a 4.66 a 7.40 a 12.85 a
.21 b* 1.76 a 4.84 a 7.57 a 13.04 a 1.26 a 4.31 a 7.06 a 12.47 a 0.78 b 3.80 a 6.57 a 11.91 a 0.32 c 3.30 b 6.09 a 11.36 a
.06 a* 2.55 a 5.49 a 8.06 a 13.49 a 0.72 a* 2.21 a 5.13 a 7.72 a 13.10 a 0.40 b* 1.88 a 4.78 a 7.38 a 12.71 a 0.09 c* 1.57 a 4.44 a 7.05 a 12.33 a
.51 b* 1.99 a 4.90 a 7.49 a 12.84 a 0.09 c* 1.57 a 4.44 a 7.05 a 12.33 a 1.15 b 4.00 a 6.62 a 11.83 a 0.76 c 3.58 b 6.20 a 11.34 a
0.95 c 3.79 a 6.41 a 11.58 a 0.37 c 3.16 b 5.79 a 10.86 a 2.56 c 5.20 b 10.17 a 1.98 d 4.63 c 9.50 a
.59 b* 1.99 a 4.67 a 7.11 a 12.14 a 0.20 c* 1.60 b 4.25 a 6.70 a 11.65 a 1.22 c 3.85 a 6.30 a 11.19 a 0.86 c 3.46 b 5.92 a 10.73 a
1.34 b 3.98 a 6.43 a 11.34 a 0.86 c 3.46 b 5.92 a 10.73 a 0.40 d 2.97 c 5.42 b 10.15 a 2.49 d 4.94 c 9.58 a
0.17 d 2.73 c 5.18 b 9.86 a 2.03 d 4.48 c 9.03 a 1.37 d 3.81 d 8.24 b 0.74 e 3.18 d 7.48 c
.13 d* 1.43 c 3.84 a 6.10 a 10.66 a 1.00 c 3.38 b 5.64 a 10.11 a 0.59 d 2.94 c 5.20 b 9.59 a 0.20 d 2.53 d 4.78 c 9.08 a
0.72 d 3.09 c 5.34 b 9.76 a 0.20 d 2.53 d 4.78 c 9.08 a 2.00 d 4.24 c 8.43 b 1.49 e 3.72 d 7.81 c
1.74 d 3.98 d 8.12 b 1.01 e 3.23 d 7.22 c 0.32 e 2.52 e 6.37 d 1.85 e 5.56 d

Axial and Lateral Load Table Notes (continued)


5) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
6) Provide bridging and/or bracing at 48" o/c. Allowable loads are based on weak axis and torsional bracing at 48" o/c for axial load, and
continuous support of each flange for moment.
7) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than 24"
o/c is assumed for standard studs.
8) Cells marked with an " * " have h/t > 200 and thus require bearing stiffeners. Cells are left blank when h/t > 260.

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8" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Member Wind = 5 psf Wind = 15 psf Wind = 20 psf
Wall Ht Spc. Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
Type (ft) (in.) o.c. 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
12 3.24 a* 4.91 a 8.19 a 11.81 a 19.76 a 3.04 a* 4.72 a 8.01 a 11.61 a 19.56 a 2.94 a* 4.62 a 7.92 a 11.51 a 19.46 a
8 16 3.20 a* 4.88 a 8.16 a 11.77 a 19.73 a 2.94 a* 4.62 a 7.92 a 11.51 a 19.46 a 2.81 a* 4.49 a 7.79 a 11.37 a 19.32 a
24 3.14 a* 4.82 a 8.10 a 11.71 a 19.66 a 2.74 a* 4.43 a 7.73 a 11.31 a 19.26 a 2.55 a* 4.24 a 7.55 a 11.11 a 19.06 a
Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables for Wall Studs

12 3.20 a* 4.87 a 8.13 a 11.73 a 19.65 a 2.95 a* 4.62 a 7.89 a 11.48 a 19.39 a 2.82 a* 4.50 a 7.78 a 11.35 a 19.26 a
9 16 3.16 a* 4.83 a 8.09 a 11.69 a 19.61 a 2.82 a* 4.50 a 7.78 a 11.35 a 19.26 a 2.65 a* 4.34 a 7.62 a 11.18 a 19.09 a
24 3.07 a* 4.75 a 8.01 a 11.60 a 19.52 a 2.57 a* 4.26 a 7.54 a 11.09 a 19.00 a 2.32 a* 4.01 a 7.31 a 10.84 a 18.74 a
12 3.16 a* 4.82 a 8.06 a 11.65 a 19.51 a 2.84 a* 4.52 a 7.76 a 11.32 a 19.18 a 2.69 a* 4.36 a 7.61 a 11.16 a 19.02 a
10 16 3.10 a* 4.77 a 8.01 a 11.59 a 19.46 a 2.69 a* 4.36 a 7.61 a 11.16 a 19.02 a 2.48 a* 4.16 a 7.42 a 10.95 a 18.80 a
24 3.00 a* 4.67 a 7.91 a 11.48 a 19.35 a 2.38 a* 4.06 a 7.32 a 10.84 a 18.69 a 2.08 a* 3.76 a 7.03 a 10.53 a 18.37 a
12 3.11 a* 4.77 a 7.96 a 11.54 a 19.34 a 2.73 a* 4.39 a 7.60 a 11.14 a 18.94 a 2.54 a* 4.21 a 7.42 a 10.95 a 18.74 a
11 16 3.04 a* 4.70 a 7.90 a 11.47 a 19.28 a 2.54 a* 4.21 a 7.42 a 10.95 a 18.74 a 2.29 a* 3.96 a 7.18 a 10.69 a 18.47 a
24 2.91 a* 4.58 a 7.78 a 11.34 a 19.14 a 2.17 a* 3.84 a 7.07 a 10.56 a 18.33 a 1.80 a* 3.48 a 6.71 a 10.17 a 17.94 a
CSE 12 3.05 a* 4.70 a 7.85 a 11.41 a 19.14 a 2.60 a* 4.25 a 7.42 a 10.93 a 18.65 a 2.37 a* 4.03 a 7.20 a 10.69 a 18.40 a
12 16 2.97 a* 4.62 a 7.78 a 11.33 a 19.06 a 2.37 a* 4.03 a 7.20 a 10.69 a 18.40 a 2.08 a* 3.74 a 6.92 a 10.38 a 18.08 a
2-1/2"
24 2.82 a* 4.47 a 7.64 a 11.17 a 18.89 a 1.94 a* 3.59 a 6.78 a 10.23 a 17.92 a 1.51 a* 3.17 a 6.36 a 9.76 a 17.43 a
Flange
12 2.91 a* 4.54 a 7.58 a 11.03 a 18.49 a 2.30a* 3.92 a 6.98 a 10.36 a 17.79 a 2.00 a* 3.62 a 6.68 a 10.03 a 17.45 a
14 16 2.81 a* 4.43 a 7.48 a 10.91 a 18.37 a 2.00 a* 3.62 a 6.68 a 10.03 a 17.45 a 1.62 a* 3.23 a 6.30 a 9.60 a 16.99 a
24 2.60 a* 4.23 a 7.27 a 10.69 a 18.14 a 1.43 a* 3.04 a 6.11 a 9.39 a 16.77 a 0.88 a* 2.48 a 5.55 a 8.77 a 16.11 a
12 2.74 a* 4.33 a 7.22 a 10.48 a 17.54 a 1.96 a* 3.53 a 6.43 a 9.60 a 16.60 a 1.59 a* 3.15 a 6.06 a 9.18 a 16.15 a
16 16 2.61 a* 4.19 a 7.09 a 10.33 a 17.38 a 1.59 a* 3.15 a 6.06 a 9.18 a 16.15 a 1.11 a* 2.67 a 5.57 a 8.63 a 15.56 a
24 2.34 a* 3.93 a 6.82 a 10.04 a 17.06 a 0.89 a* 2.43 a 5.33 a 8.37 a 15.27 a 0.23 b* 1.74 a 4.64 a 7.59 a 14.43 a
12 2.55 a* 4.09 a 6.80 a 9.85 a 16.41 a 1.59 a* 3.10 a 5.82 a 8.75 a 15.22 a 1.15 a* 2.64 a 5.36 a 8.23 a 14.66 a
18 16 2.38 a* 3.92 a 6.63 a 9.66 a 16.20 a 1.15 a* 2.64 a 5.36 a 8.23 a 14.66 a 0.60 b* 2.06 a 4.78 a 7.57 a 13.94 a
24 2.05 a* 3.58 a 6.29 a 9.29 a 15.80 a 0.34 c* 1.78 a 4.50 a 7.25 a 13.59 a 0.99 c 3.69 b 6.34 a 12.58 a
12 2.33 a* 3.82 a 6.36 a 9.16 a 15.16 a 1.21 a* 2.64 a 5.18 a 7.84 a 13.72 a 0.72 b* 2.11 a 4.65 a 7.23 a 13.06 a
20 16 2.13 a* 3.61 a 6.15 a 8.93 a 14.90 a 0.72 b* 2.11 a 4.65 a 7.23 a 13.06 a 0.11 d* 1.46 b 3.98 a 6.48 a 12.23 a
24 1.75 a* 3.21 a 5.75 a 8.48 a 14.41 a 1.15 c 3.67 b 6.12 a 11.83 a 0.27 d 2.77 c 5.11 b 10.70 a
12 --- 5.53 a 10.46 a 14.25 a 24.25 a --- 5.33 a 10.26 a 14.04 a 24.04 a --- 5.23 a 10.17 a 13.94 a 23.93 a
8 16 --- 5.50 a 10.43 a 14.22 a 24.21 a --- 5.23 a 10.17 a 13.94 a 23.93 a --- 5.09 a 10.03 a 13.80 a 23.78 a
24 --- 5.43 a 10.36 a 14.15 a 24.14 a --- 5.03 a 9.97 a 13.73 a 23.71 a --- 4.83 a 9.77 a 13.53 a 23.50 a
12 --- 5.48 a 10.37 a 14.13 a 24.09 a --- 5.22 a 10.11 a 13.87 a 23.81 a --- 5.09 a 9.99 a 13.73 a 23.67 a
9 16 --- 5.43 a 10.32 a 14.09 a 24.04 a --- 5.09 a 9.99 a 13.73 a 23.67 a --- 4.92 a 9.82 a 13.56 a 23.48 a
24 --- 5.35 a 10.24 a 14.00 a 23.95 a --- 4.84 a 9.73 a 13.47 a 23.39 a --- 4.59 a 9.48 a 13.20 a 23.11 a
12 --- 5.42 a 10.25 a 13.99 a 23.89 a --- 5.10 a 9.93 a 13.65 a 23.53 a --- 4.94 a 9.78 a 13.49 a 23.36 a
10 16 --- 5.36 a 10.20 a 13.93 a 23.83 a --- 4.94 a 9.78 a 13.49 a 23.36 a --- 4.73 a 9.57 a 13.27 a 23.13 a
24 --- 5.26 a 10.09 a 13.82 a 23.71 a --- 4.63 a 9.46 a 13.16 a 23.01 a --- 4.31 a 9.15 a 12.83 a 22.66 a
12 --- 5.35 a 10.11 a 13.81 a 23.65 a --- 4.96 a 9.73 a 13.40 a 23.21 a --- 4.77 a 9.53 a 13.20 a 23.00 a
11 16 --- 5.28 a 10.05 a 13.74 a 23.57 a --- 4.77 a 9.53 a 13.20 a 23.00 a --- 4.51 a 9.28 a 12.93 a 22.71 a
24 --- 5.15 a 9.92 a 13.61 a 23.43 a --- 4.39 a 9.15 a 12.80 a 22.57 a --- 4.01 a 8.77 a 12.40 a 22.14 a
CSS
12 --- 5.27 a 9.96 a 13.61 a 23.23 a --- 4.80 a 9.49 a 13.12 a 22.70 a --- 4.58 a 9.26 a 12.87 a 22.44 a
3" 12 16 --- 5.19 a 9.88 a 13.53 a 23.14 a --- 4.58 a 9.26 a 12.87 a 22.44 a --- 4.27 a 8.95 a 12.55 a 22.09 a
Flange 24 --- 5.03 a 9.72 a 13.36 a 22.96 a --- 4.13 a 8.80 a 12.39 a 21.92 a --- 3.68 a 8.36 a 11.92 a 21.41 a
12 --- 5.08 a 9.57 a 13.12 a 22.21 a --- 4.44 a 8.93 a 12.43 a 21.48 a --- 4.14 a 8.61 a 12.10 a 21.11 a
14 16 --- 4.97 a 9.46 a 13.00 a 22.09 a --- 4.14 a 8.61 a 12.10 a 21.11 a --- 3.73 a 8.20 a 11.66 a 20.64 a
24 --- 4.76 a 9.25 a 12.78 a 21.84 a --- 3.54 a 8.00 a 11.44 a 20.40 a --- 2.95 a 7.40 a 10.80 a 19.70 a
12 --- 4.85 a 9.10 a 12.52 a 21.00 a --- 4.03 a 8.26 a 11.61 a 20.01 a --- 3.64 a 7.86 a 11.17 a 19.54 a
16 16 --- 4.71 a 8.96 a 12.37 a 20.83 a --- 3.64 a 7.86 a 11.17 a 19.54 a --- 3.13 a 7.33 a 10.61 a 18.92 a
24 --- 4.43 a 8.68 a 12.06 a 20.50 a --- 2.88 a 7.08 a 10.33 a 18.61 a --- 2.16 a 6.33 a 9.51 a 17.72 a
12 --- 4.58 a 8.57 a 11.98 a 19.62 a --- 3.57 a 7.51 a 10.81 a 18.37 a --- 3.09 a 7.02 a 10.26 a 17.78 a
18 16 --- 4.41 a 8.38 a 11.78 a 19.41 a --- 3.09 a 7.02 a 10.26 a 17.78 a --- 2.49 a 6.39 a 9.55 a 17.01 a
24 --- 4.06 a 8.03 a 11.38 a 18.99 a --- 2.19 a 6.08 a 9.21 a 16.64 a --- 1.36 b 5.21 a 8.23 a 15.57 a
12 --- 4.29 a 7.98 a 11.45 a 18.14 a --- 3.08 a 6.71 a 9.98 a 16.61 a --- 2.53 a 6.14 a 9.31 a 15.91 a
20 16 --- 4.07 a 7.75 a 11.19 a 17.87 a --- 2.53 a 6.14 a 9.31 a 15.91 a --- 1.84 b 5.42 a 8.48 a 15.02 a
24 --- 3.66 a 7.32 a 10.69 a 17.35 a --- 1.51 b 5.08 a 8.08 a 14.60 a --- 0.58 d 4.10 c 6.95 a 13.38 a

Axial and Lateral Load Table Notes


1) Studs are assumed to be simple span.
2) Axial loads are assumed to pass through the geometric centroid of the section.
3) Use 5 psf tables for interior loads.
4) Cells marked with an a, b, c, d ,e, or f meet L/720, L/600, L/480, L/360, L/240 or L/120 respectively. Blank cells do not meet L/120. For
deflection calculations lateral loads are multiplied by 0.7 per the 2004 AISI Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud Design except for the 5psf load which is
considered an interior wall load.

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Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables For Wall Studs

Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables for Wall Studs


8" Wall Studs Combined Axial and Lateral Load Tables (kips/stud)
Wind = 25 psf Wind = 30 psf Wind = 35 psf Wind = 40 psf
Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi) Stud Gauge (ksi)
20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 20(33) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50) 18(33) 16(50) 14(50) 12(50)
.84 a* 4.53 a 7.82 a 11.41 a 19.36 a 2.74 a* 4.43 a 7.73 a 11.31 a 19.26 a 2.64 a* 4.33 a 7.64 a 11.21 a 19.16 a 4.24 a 7.55 a 11.11 a 19.06 a
.68 a* 4.37 a 7.67 a 11.24 a 19.19 a 2.55 a* 4.24 a 7.55 a 11.11 a 19.06 a 2.42 a* 4.11 a 7.43 a 10.98 a 18.92 a 3.98 a 7.30 a 10.85 a 18.79 a
.35 a* 4.05 a 7.36 a 10.91 a 18.86 a 2.16 a* 3.86 a 7.18 a 10.71 a 18.66 a 1.96 a* 3.67 a 7.00 a 10.52 a 18.46 a 3.48 a 6.82 a 10.32 a 18.26 a
.70 a* 4.38 a 7.66 a 11.22 a 19.13 a 2.57 a* 4.26 a 7.54 a 11.09 a 19.00 a 2.45 a* 4.13 a 7.42 a 10.97 a 18.87 a 4.01 a 7.31 a 10.84 a 18.74 a
.49 a* 4.18 a 7.46 a 11.01 a 18.91 a 2.32 a* 4.01 a 7.31 a 10.84 a 18.74 a 2.16 a* 3.85 a 7.15 a 10.67 a 18.57 a 3.69 a 7.00 a 10.50 a 18.40 a
.08 a* 3.77 a 7.07 a 10.59 a 18.49 a 1.83 a* 3.53 a 6.84 a 10.34 a 18.23 a 1.59 a* 3.29 a 6.61 a 10.09 a 17.97 a 3.05 a 6.38 a 9.84 a 17.72 a
.53 a* 4.21 a 7.47 a 11.00 a 18.86 a 2.38 a* 4.06 a 7.32 a 10.84 a 18.69 a 2.23 a* 3.91 a 7.17 a 10.69 a 18.53 a 3.76 a 7.03 a 10.53 a 18.37 a
.28 a* 3.96 a 7.22 a 10.74 a 18.59 a 2.08 a* 3.76 a 7.03 a 10.53 a 18.37 a 1.88 a* 3.56 a 6.84 a 10.32 a 18.16 a 3.36 a 6.64 a 10.11 a 17.94 a
.78 a* 3.46 a 6.74 a 10.21 a 18.05 a 1.48 a* 3.17 a 6.45 a 9.90 a 17.73 a 1.19 a* 2.87 a 6.17 a 9.59 a 17.41 a 2.58 a 5.89 a 9.28 a 17.09 a
.35 a* 4.02 a 7.24 a 10.75 a 18.53 a 2.17 a* 3.84 a 7.07 a 10.56 a 18.33 a 1.99 a* 3.66 a 6.89 a 10.36 a 18.13 a 3.48 a 6.71 a 10.17 a 17.94 a
.05 a* 3.72 a 6.95 a 10.43 a 18.20 a 1.80 a* 3.48 a 6.71 a 10.17 a 17.94 a 1.57 a* 3.24 a 6.48 a 9.91 a 17.67 a 3.00 a 6.25 a 9.66 a 17.41 a
.45 a* 3.12 a 6.37 a 9.79 a 17.54 a 1.10 a* 2.77 a 6.02 a 9.41 a 17.15 a 0.75 a* 2.42 a 5.68 a 9.03 a 16.76 a 2.08 a 5.34 a 8.66 a 16.37 a
.15 a* 3.81 a 6.99 a 10.46 a 18.16 a 1.94 a* 3.59 a 6.78 a 10.23 a 17.92 a 1.72 a* 3.38 a 6.57 a 9.99 a 17.67 a 3.17 a 6.36 a 9.76 a 17.43 a
.79 a* 3.45 a 6.64 a 10.07 a 17.75 a 1.51 a* 3.17 a 6.36 a 9.76 a 17.43 a 1.23 a* 2.89 a 6.09 a 9.46 a 17.12 a 2.61 a 5.81 a 9.16 a 16.80 a
.10 a* 2.75 a 5.95 a 9.31 a 16.96 a 0.69 a* 2.34 a 5.54 a 8.86 a 16.49 a 0.29 a* 1.93 a 5.14 a 8.42 a 16.02 a 1.54 a 4.75 a 7.98 a 15.56 a
.71 a* 3.33 a 6.39 a 9.71 a 17.11 a 1.43 a* 3.04 a 6.11 a 9.39 a 16.77 a 1.15 a* 2.76 a 5.83 a 9.08 a 16.44 a 2.48 a 5.55 a 8.77 a 16.11 a
.25 a* 2.85 a 5.92 a 9.18 a 16.55 a 0.88 a* 2.48 a 5.55 a 8.77 a 16.11 a 0.53 a* 2.12 a 5.19 a 8.36 a 15.68 a 1.76 a 4.84 a 7.97 a 15.25 a
.35 a* 1.94 a 5.01 a 8.16 a 15.46 a 1.41 a 4.49 a 7.57 a 14.83 a 0.90 b 3.97 a 7.00 a 14.21 a 0.40 b 3.47 a 6.43 a 13.60 a
.23 a* 2.79 a 5.69 a 8.77 a 15.71 a 0.89 a* 2.43 a 5.33 a 8.37 a 15.27 a 0.55 b* 2.08 a 4.98 a 7.97 a 14.85 a 1.74 a 4.64 a 7.59 a 14.43 a
.66 a* 2.20 a 5.10 a 8.10 a 14.99 a 0.23 b* 1.74 a 4.64 a 7.59 a 14.43 a 1.30 b 4.20 a 7.09 a 13.89 a 0.87 b 3.77 a 6.60 a 13.35 a
1.09 b 3.98 a 6.84 a 13.62 a 0.46 c 3.35 b 6.12 a 12.83 a 2.73 c 5.43 a 12.07 a 2.14 c 4.76 b 11.33 a
.74 b* 2.21 a 4.92 a 7.73 a 14.12 a 0.34 c* 1.78 a 4.50 a 7.25 a 13.59 a 1.38 b 4.09 a 6.79 a 13.08 a 0.99 c 3.69 b 6.34 a 12.58 a
.08 c* 1.51 b 4.22 a 6.94 a 13.25 a 0.99 c 3.69 b 6.34 a 12.58 a 0.49 c 3.18 b 5.76 a 11.94 a 2.69 c 5.20 b 11.32 a
0.24 d 2.93 c 5.48 b 11.63 a 2.21 d 4.66 c 10.72 a 1.53 d 3.88 c 9.86 b 0.88 e 3.14 d 9.02 b

• 8" Wall Stud Load Tables


.26 c* 1.62 b 4.15 a 6.66 a 12.43 a 1.15 c 3.67 b 6.12 a 11.83 a 0.70 c 3.21 c 5.60 a 11.25 a 0.27 d 2.77 c 5.11 b 10.70 a
0.85 c 3.36 b 5.77 a 11.44 a 0.27 d 2.77 c 5.11 b 10.70 a 2.21 d 4.47 c 9.99 a 1.68 d 3.86 c 9.31 b
1.94 d 4.16 c 9.65 a 1.16 e 3.28 d 8.66 b 0.43 e 2.45 d 7.72 c 1.66 e 6.83 d
--- 5.13 a 10.07 a 13.84 a 23.82 a --- 5.03 a 9.97 a 13.73 a 23.71 a --- 4.93 a 9.87 a 13.63 a 23.60 a 4.83 a 9.77 a 13.53 a 23.50 a
--- 4.96 a 9.90 a 13.66 a 23.64 a --- 4.83 a 9.77 a 13.53 a 23.50 a --- 4.69 a 9.64 a 13.39 a 23.35 a 4.56 a 9.51 a 13.25 a 23.21 a
--- 4.63 a 9.57 a 13.32 a 23.28 a --- 4.43 a 9.38 a 13.12 a 23.07 a --- 4.23 a 9.18 a 12.91 a 22.86 a 4.03 a 8.99 a 12.71 a 22.64 a
--- 4.97 a 9.86 a 13.60 a 23.53 a --- 4.84 a 9.73 a 13.47 a 23.39 a --- 4.71 a 9.61 a 13.34 a 23.25 a 4.59 a 9.48 a 13.20 a 23.11 a
--- 4.75 a 9.65 a 13.38 a 23.30 a --- 4.59 a 9.48 a 13.20 a 23.11 a --- 4.42 a 9.32 a 13.03 a 22.93 a 4.25 a 9.15 a 12.86 a 22.75 a
--- 4.33 a 9.23 a 12.94 a 22.84 a --- 4.08 a 8.98 a 12.68 a 22.56 a --- 3.83 a 8.74 a 12.42 a 22.29 a 3.59 a 8.49 a 12.16 a 22.02 a
--- 4.78 a 9.62 a 13.32 a 23.18 a --- 4.63 a 9.46 a 13.16 a 23.01 a --- 4.47 a 9.31 a 12.99 a 22.84 a 4.31 a 9.15 a 12.83 a 22.66 a
--- 4.52 a 9.36 a 13.05 a 22.89 a --- 4.31 a 9.15 a 12.83 a 22.66 a --- 4.11 a 8.94 a 12.61 a 22.43 a 3.90 a 8.74 a 12.40 a 22.20 a
--- 4.00 a 8.84 a 12.50 a 22.32 a --- 3.70 a 8.53 a 12.18 a 21.97 a --- 3.39 a 8.23 a 11.86 a 21.63 a 3.09 a 7.93 a 11.54 a 21.29 a
--- 4.58 a 9.34 a 13.00 a 22.78 a --- 4.39 a 9.15 a 12.80 a 22.57 a --- 4.20 a 8.96 a 12.60 a 22.35 a 4.01 a 8.77 a 12.40 a 22.14 a
--- 4.26 a 9.03 a 12.67 a 22.42 a --- 4.01 a 8.77 a 12.40 a 22.14 a --- 3.76 a 8.53 a 12.14 a 21.86 a 3.52 a 8.28 a 11.87 a 21.57 a
--- 3.64 a 8.40 a 12.00 a 21.71 a --- 3.27 a 8.03 a 11.61 a 21.29 a --- 2.91 a 7.66 a 11.22 a 20.87 a 2.55 a 7.30 a 10.84 a 20.46 a
--- 4.35 a 9.03 a 12.63 a 22.18 a --- 4.13 a 8.80 a 12.39 a 21.92 a --- 3.90 a 8.58 a 12.15 a 21.67 a 3.68 a 8.36 a 11.92 a 21.41 a
--- 3.98 a 8.65 a 12.23 a 21.75 a --- 3.68 a 8.36 a 11.92 a 21.41 a --- 3.39 a 8.06 a 11.60 a 21.07 a 3.10 a 7.77 a 11.29 a 20.74 a
--- 3.25 a 7.91 a 11.45 a 20.90 a --- 2.82 a 7.48 a 10.98 a 20.40 a --- 2.40 a 7.05 a 10.52 a 19.90 a 1.98 a 6.62 a 10.07 a 19.41 a
--- 3.83 a 8.30 a 11.77 a 20.75 a --- 3.54 a 8.00 a 11.44 a 20.40 a --- 3.24 a 7.70 a 11.12 a 20.05 a 2.95 a 7.40 a 10.80 a 19.70 a
--- 3.34 a 7.80 a 11.22 a 20.17 a --- 2.95 a 7.40 a 10.80 a 19.70 a --- 2.57 a 7.01 a 10.38 a 19.24 a 2.20 a 6.63 a 9.96 a 18.79 a
--- 2.39 a 6.82 a 10.17 a 19.02 a --- 1.84 a 6.25 a 9.55 a 18.34 a --- 1.30 a 5.70 a 8.95 a 17.68 a 0.78 b 5.15 a 8.37 a 17.04 a
--- 3.25 a 7.46 a 10.75 a 19.07 a --- 2.88 a 7.08 a 10.33 a 18.61 a --- 2.52 a 6.70 a 9.92 a 18.16 a 2.16 a 6.33 a 9.51 a 17.72 a
--- 2.64 a 6.82 a 10.05 a 18.31 a --- 2.16 a 6.33 a 9.51 a 17.72 a --- 1.70 a 5.85 a 8.99 a 17.14 a 1.25 b 5.38 a 8.48 a 16.57 a
--- 1.48 a 5.62 a 8.73 a 16.85 a --- 0.82 b 4.93 a 7.98 a 16.02 a --- 0.18 c 4.26 b 7.25 a 15.21 a 3.62 c 6.54 a 14.42 a
--- 2.63 a 6.54 a 9.72 a 17.20 a --- 2.19 a 6.08 a 9.21 a 16.64 a --- 1.77 a 5.64 a 8.71 a 16.10 a 1.36 b 5.21 a 8.23 a 15.57 a
--- 1.91 a 5.79 a 8.88 a 16.28 a --- 1.36 b 5.21 a 8.23 a 15.57 a --- 0.83 c 4.66 b 7.61 a 14.89 a 0.32 c 4.12 b 7.01 a 14.22 a
--- 0.57 c 4.39 b 7.30 a 14.55 a --- 3.60 c 6.42 b 13.58 a --- 2.86 d 5.58 c 12.64 a 2.15 d 4.78 c 11.75 a
--- 2.01 a 5.59 a 8.68 a 15.24 a --- 1.51 b 5.08 a 8.08 a 14.60 a --- 1.04 c 4.58 b 7.50 a 13.98 a 0.58 d 4.10 c 6.95 a 13.38 a
--- 1.19 c 4.74 b 7.69 a 14.18 a --- 0.58 d 4.10 c 6.95 a 13.38 a --- 3.50 c 6.24 b 12.62 a 2.92 d 5.57 c 11.89 a
--- 3.20 d 5.90 b 12.25 a --- 2.36 d 4.92 c 11.18 b --- 1.56 e 4.00 d 10.17 b 0.81 e 3.12 d 9.21 c

Axial and Lateral Load Table Notes (continued)


5) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
6) Provide bridging and/or bracing at 48" o/c. Allowable loads are based on weak axis and torsional bracing at 48" o/c for axial load, and
continuous support of each flange for moment.
7) Capacities are calculated according to the AISI NASPEC, 2001 with 2004 Supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than 24"
o/c is assumed for standard studs.
8) Cells marked with an " * " have h/t > 200 and thus require bearing stiffeners. Cells are left blank when h/t > 260.

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Allowable Unbraced Axial Loads Based on Length (kips)
Member
Ga. Unbraced Length (ft.)
Size Type (ksi) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
20(33) 2.61 2.51 2.38 2.16 1.93 1.69 1.46 1.24 1.05 0.89 0.77 0.67 0.60 0.54 0.49
18(33) 3.68 3.48 3.23 2.94 2.64 2.33 2.02 1.72 1.46 1.25 1.09 0.97 0.87 0.79 0.73
CWN
16(50) 6.64 6.27 5.61 4.89 4.14 3.44 2.82 2.34 1.99 1.74 1.54 1.38 1.26 1.16 1.07
Allowable Unbraced Axial Loads Based on Length

14(50) 8.67 7.93 7.06 6.16 5.29 4.51 3.84 3.26 2.83 2.50 2.26 1.92 1.66 1.44 1.27
2.5 20(33) 3.06 2.95 2.79 2.60 2.36 2.10 1.84 1.59 1.35 1.15 0.98 0.85 0.75 0.66 0.59
18(33) 4.30 4.10 3.84 3.53 3.20 2.85 2.51 2.16 1.84 1.55 1.34 1.17 1.04 0.93 0.84
CSJ 16(50) 7.74 7.38 6.73 5.95 5.12 4.29 3.54 2.89 2.42 2.07 1.80 1.59 1.43 1.29 1.18
14(50) 10.16 9.40 8.47 7.45 6.44 5.48 4.62 3.85 3.27 2.84 2.51 2.25 2.04 1.87 1.72
12(50) 14.01 12.99 11.79 10.53 9.32 8.20 7.21 6.35 5.59 4.98 4.49 4.10 3.76 3.27 2.88
20(33) 2.67 2.59 2.50 2.38 2.20 2.01 1.81 1.62 1.43 1.25 1.09 0.96 0.85 0.77 0.69
18(33) 3.80 3.66 3.48 3.27 3.03 2.77 2.51 2.26 2.02 1.79 1.57 1.37 1.18 1.03 0.91
CWN
16(50) 6.89 6.62 6.22 5.66 5.06 4.47 3.89 3.36 2.79 2.30 1.94 1.65 1.42 1.24 1.09
14(50) 9.27 8.77 8.14 7.42 6.67 5.83 4.93 4.07 3.31 2.73 2.30 1.96 1.69 1.47 1.29
20(33) 3.13 3.05 2.95 2.82 2.67 2.49 2.29 2.07 1.86 1.66 1.47 1.28 1.13 1.01 0.91
18(33) 4.43 4.30 4.12 3.90 3.66 3.40 3.13 2.85 2.57 2.31 2.06 1.81 1.60 1.42 1.27
CSJ 16(50) 8.00 7.75 7.44 6.87 6.25 5.60 4.96 4.34 3.76 3.19 2.75 2.41 2.13 1.91 1.73
14(50) 10.78 10.30 9.67 8.94 8.15 7.31 6.45 5.65 4.92 4.25 3.70 3.28 2.94 2.59 2.28
12(50) 15.35 14.61 13.67 12.63 11.54 10.48 9.47 8.54 7.41 6.30 5.30 4.51 3.89 3.39 2.98
3-5/8 20(33) 3.36 3.30 3.21 3.10 2.98 2.84 2.68 2.52 2.33 2.14 1.95 1.73 1.53 1.35 1.21
18(33) 5.12 5.01 4.87 4.68 4.47 4.19 3.89 3.59 3.28 2.97 2.67 2.39 2.11 1.87 1.66
CSW 16(50) 8.79 8.63 8.42 8.13 7.70 7.03 6.31 5.59 4.90 4.24 3.62 3.13 2.75 2.44 2.18
14(50) 12.42 12.10 11.63 10.87 10.02 9.12 8.14 7.20 6.30 5.47 4.72 4.12 3.64 3.25 2.94
12(50) 18.19 17.44 16.47 15.34 14.13 12.88 11.65 10.47 9.37 8.37 7.46 6.63 5.97 5.44 4.99
20(33) 3.55 3.49 3.41 3.30 3.18 3.04 2.89 2.72 2.54 2.35 2.16 1.97 1.78 1.61 1.44
18(33) 5.25 5.16 5.04 4.89 4.72 4.52 4.30 4.06 3.80 3.49 3.15 2.81 2.49 2.20 1.95
CSE 16(50) 9.01 8.78 8.47 8.08 7.64 7.14 6.64 6.24 5.67 5.00 4.25 3.67 3.20 2.82 2.51
14(50) 12.43 12.15 11.77 11.31 10.79 9.99 9.13 8.32 7.35 6.37 5.46 4.73 4.15 3.69 3.30
12(50) 19.71 19.06 18.22 17.28 16.33 14.94 13.48 12.06 10.71 9.46 8.31 7.30 6.50 5.86 5.32
20(33) 2.69 2.62 2.53 2.43 2.26 2.08 1.89 1.70 1.51 1.34 1.17 1.03 0.92 0.81 0.72
18(33) 3.85 3.73 3.56 3.35 3.12 2.88 2.63 2.38 2.13 1.87 1.62 1.40 1.23 1.08 0.95
CWN
16(50) 7.00 6.75 6.39 5.86 5.28 4.68 4.04 3.43 2.85 2.41 2.03 1.73 1.49 1.30 1.14
14(50) 9.50 9.03 8.43 7.70 6.89 6.03 5.17 4.28 3.46 2.86 2.41 2.05 1.77 1.54 1.35
20(33) 3.15 3.08 2.99 2.87 2.73 2.57 2.38 2.18 1.98 1.78 1.59 1.41 1.25 1.11 1.00
18(33) 4.48 4.36 4.20 4.00 3.78 3.53 3.27 3.01 2.74 2.48 2.23 2.00 1.78 1.59 1.44
CSJ 16(50) 8.11 7.88 7.60 7.10 6.52 5.90 5.28 4.68 4.10 3.56 3.11 2.75 2.43 2.17 1.96
14(50) 11.02 10.58 10.00 9.32 8.57 7.80 7.03 6.27 5.56 4.84 4.21 3.61 3.11 2.71 2.38
12(50) 16.43 15.70 14.77 13.72 12.61 11.50 10.34 9.05 7.80 6.61 5.55 4.73 4.08 3.55 3.12
4 20(33) 3.38 3.33 3.25 3.16 3.04 2.92 2.77 2.62 2.45 2.28 2.10 1.91 1.71 1.52 1.36
18(33) 5.18 5.08 4.95 4.78 4.59 4.35 4.07 3.79 3.50 3.20 2.92 2.64 2.37 2.12 1.90
CSW 16(50) 8.90 8.76 8.56 8.33 7.94 7.41 6.73 6.04 5.38 4.74 4.13 3.61 3.20 2.84 2.54
14(50) 12.65 12.37 11.99 11.30 10.51 9.68 8.82 7.96 7.12 6.30 5.49 4.78 4.22 3.77 3.39
12(50) 19.29 18.58 17.65 16.56 15.37 14.12 12.88 11.68 10.54 9.48 8.50 7.62 6.84 6.20 5.69
20(33) 3.57 3.52 3.45 3.36 3.25 3.13 2.99 2.84 2.68 2.51 2.33 2.15 1.98 1.80 1.64
18(33) 5.30 5.23 5.12 4.99 4.84 4.66 4.46 4.25 4.02 3.77 3.47 3.14 2.83 2.53 2.27
CSE 16(50) 9.13 8.93 8.65 8.31 7.92 7.47 6.99 6.58 6.15 5.62 4.94 4.30 3.79 3.35 2.98
14(50) 12.66 12.41 12.08 11.68 11.21 10.58 9.81 9.07 8.37 7.43 6.48 5.61 4.92 4.36 3.90
12(50) 20.81 20.20 19.41 18.50 17.54 16.40 14.97 13.55 12.18 10.89 9.69 8.58 7.62 6.84 6.20
20(33) 2.74 2.67 2.58 2.47 2.29 2.10 1.89 1.69 1.49 1.29 1.12 0.98 0.86 0.77 0.69
18(33) 3.96 3.82 3.64 3.42 3.17 2.90 2.62 2.33 2.05 1.78 1.54 1.35 1.20 1.07 0.96
CWN
16(50) 7.20 6.93 6.52 5.92 5.26 4.58 3.91 3.27 2.75 2.35 2.04 1.78 1.58 1.41 1.27
14(50) 9.92 9.38 8.69 7.87 6.98 6.05 5.14 4.28 3.60 3.07 2.66 2.33 2.06 1.83 1.61
20(33) 3.21 3.15 3.07 2.97 2.85 2.72 2.56 2.37 2.18 1.99 1.80 1.61 1.43 1.27 1.14
18(33) 4.60 4.50 4.36 4.19 3.99 3.76 3.52 3.26 3.00 2.73 2.47 2.21 1.96 1.75 1.57
CSJ 16(50) 8.36 8.16 7.90 7.50 6.95 6.35 5.73 5.10 4.48 3.88 3.35 2.93 2.58 2.30 2.07
14(50) 11.52 11.12 10.58 9.93 9.19 8.39 7.56 6.71 5.88 5.08 4.39 3.83 3.38 3.01 2.70
12(50) 17.99 17.34 16.46 15.41 14.21 12.92 11.57 10.21 8.87 7.58 6.53 5.64 4.87 4.24 3.73
20(33) 3.44 3.40 3.35 3.28 3.20 3.11 3.01 2.90 2.77 2.64 2.50 2.36 2.21 2.06 1.89
18(33) 5.31 5.24 5.15 5.03 4.89 4.73 4.54 4.32 4.09 3.85 3.60 3.36 3.11 2.87 2.64
6 CSW 16(50) 9.16 9.05 8.92 8.75 8.55 8.23 7.85 7.29 6.71 6.14 5.58 5.03 4.51 4.04 3.62
14(50) 13.18 12.98 12.71 12.34 11.75 11.10 10.41 9.69 8.96 8.20 7.43 6.68 5.95 5.28 4.73
12(50) 20.96 20.49 19.86 19.09 18.18 17.16 16.05 14.88 13.67 12.45 11.23 10.05 8.88 7.88 7.03
20(33) 3.64 3.60 3.56 3.50 3.43 3.35 3.26 3.16 3.06 2.94 2.82 2.69 2.56 2.42 2.27
18(33) 5.43 5.38 5.32 5.24 5.14 5.02 4.89 4.75 4.59 4.43 4.25 4.07 3.87 3.64 3.38
CSE 16(50) 9.41 9.28 9.11 8.89 8.63 8.34 8.01 7.65 7.27 6.92 6.63 6.24 5.83 5.29 4.75
14(50) 13.19 13.04 12.83 12.57 12.25 11.90 11.52 10.98 10.37 9.78 9.21 8.59 7.85 7.14 6.45
12(50) 22.49 22.13 21.65 21.07 20.41 19.70 18.99 18.03 16.92 15.80 14.70 13.62 12.58 11.58 10.63
18(33) 6.01 5.97 5.91 5.83 5.74 5.64 5.52 5.38 5.24 5.08 4.92 4.74 4.56 4.37 4.18
16(50) 11.73 11.60 11.42 11.20 10.93 10.62 10.27 9.89 9.48 9.04 8.59 8.11 7.61 7.10 6.59
CSS
14(50) 15.84 15.67 15.43 15.14 14.78 14.37 13.92 13.41 12.87 12.46 12.13 11.39 10.54 9.72 8.91
12(50) 26.61 26.30 25.89 25.38 24.79 24.15 23.49 22.41 21.22 20.00 18.77 17.54 16.33 15.14 13.99

Table Notes for Allowable Axial Load Based on Unbraced Length


1) Values marked with " * " indicates the KL/r > 300.
2) Values marked with "ws" indicate that h/t>200. This indicates that web stiffeners are required to prevent web crippling at points of concentrated loads.
3) Values marked with "vs" indicate that h/t>260. This indicates that web stiffeners are required to prevent web crippling at points of concentrated load,
and shear stiffeners are required.
4) Blank cells may indicate that h/t>300.
6) Capacities are calculated per AISI 2004.

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Allowable Unbraced Axial Loads Based on Length

Allowable Unbraced Axial Loads Based on Length


Allowable Unbraced Axial Loads Based on Length (kips)
Member
Ga. Unbraced Length (ft.)
Size Type (ksi) 8.5 9 9.5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
20(33) 0.44 0.41 0.38 0.35 0.31 0.28 0.25 * 0.23 * 0.20 * 0.18 * 0.16 * 0.14 * 0.13 * 0.11 *
18(33) 0.67 0.63 0.59 0.55 0.47 0.40 0.34 * 0.29 * 0.25 * 0.22 * 0.20 * 0.18 * 0.16 * 0.14 *
CWN
16(50) 0.95 0.84 0.76 0.68 0.57 0.48 0.40 * 0.35 * 0.30 * 0.27 * 0.24 * 0.21 * 0.19 * 0.17 *
14(50) 1.12 1.00 0.90 0.81 0.67 0.56 0.48 * 0.41 * 0.36 * 0.32 * 0.28 * 0.25 * 0.22 * 0.20 *
2.5 20(33) 0.54 0.49 0.45 0.41 0.36 0.31 0.28 0.25 0.23 0.21 * 0.20 * 0.18 * 0.17 * 0.16 *
18(33) 0.77 0.71 0.65 0.61 0.54 0.48 0.43 0.40 0.37 0.34 * 0.32 * 0.30 * 0.27 * 0.24 *
CSJ 16(50) 1.09 1.01 0.94 0.89 0.79 0.72 0.66 0.60 0.52 0.46 * 0.41 * 0.36 * 0.32 * 0.29 *
14(50) 1.60 1.50 1.41 1.33 1.16 0.98 0.83 0.72 0.62 0.55 * 0.49 * 0.43 * 0.39 * 0.35 *
12(50) 2.55 2.27 2.04 1.84 1.52 1.28 1.09 0.94 0.82 * 0.72 * 0.64 * 0.57 * 0.51 * 0.46 *
20(33) 0.63 0.57 0.51 0.46 0.38 0.32 0.27 * 0.24 * 0.21 * 0.18 * 0.16 * 0.14 * 0.13 * 0.12 *
18(33) 0.80 0.72 0.64 0.58 0.48 0.40 0.34 * 0.30 * 0.26 * 0.23 * 0.20 * 0.18 * 0.16 * 0.14 *
CWN
16(50) 0.96 0.86 0.77 0.70 0.58 0.48 0.41 * 0.36 * 0.31 * 0.27 * 0.24 * 0.22 * 0.19 * 0.17 *
14(50) 1.14 1.02 0.92 0.83 0.68 0.57 0.49 * 0.42 * 0.37 * 0.32 * 0.29 * 0.26 * 0.23 * 0.21 *
20(33) 0.83 0.75 0.68 0.63 0.54 0.46 0.41 0.37 0.33 0.30 * 0.28 * 0.25 * 0.22 * 0.20 *
18(33) 1.15 1.05 0.96 0.89 0.77 0.68 0.59 0.51 0.45 0.39 * 0.35 * 0.31 * 0.28 * 0.25 *
CSJ 16(50) 1.58 1.45 1.34 1.21 1.00 0.84 0.72 0.62 0.54 0.47 * 0.42 * 0.37 * 0.34 * 0.30 *
14(50) 2.02 1.80 1.61 1.46 1.20 1.01 0.86 0.74 0.65 * 0.57 * 0.50 * 0.45 * 0.40 * 0.36 *
12(50) 2.64 2.36 2.11 1.91 1.58 1.32 1.13 0.97 0.85 * 0.75 * 0.66 * 0.59 * 0.53 * 0.48 *
3-5/8 20(33) 1.09 0.99 0.90 0.82 0.69 0.59 0.52 0.46 0.41 0.37 0.33 0.31 0.28 0.26 *
18(33) 1.49 1.35 1.23 1.12 0.96 0.83 0.73 0.65 0.59 0.54 0.49 0.46 0.43 0.40 *
CSW 16(50) 1.97 1.79 1.64 1.51 1.31 1.15 1.03 0.93 0.85 0.78 0.73 0.68 0.62 0.56 *
14(50) 2.68 2.46 2.27 2.11 1.85 1.65 1.50 1.37 1.21 1.06 0.94 0.84 0.75 * 0.68 *
12(50) 4.62 4.31 4.02 3.63 3.00 2.52 2.15 1.85 1.61 1.42 1.26 1.12 1.01 * 0.91 *
20(33) 1.29 1.17 1.06 0.96 0.81 0.69 0.60 0.52 0.46 0.41 0.37 0.34 0.31 0.29
18(33) 1.74 1.57 1.42 1.29 1.09 0.94 0.82 0.73 0.65 0.59 0.53 0.49 0.45 0.42
CSE 16(50) 2.25 2.04 1.86 1.70 1.45 1.26 1.11 1.00 0.90 0.82 0.75 0.70 0.65 0.61
14(50) 2.99 2.72 2.49 2.30 1.99 1.75 1.56 1.42 1.29 1.19 1.11 1.04 0.97 0.92
12(50) 4.88 4.51 4.19 3.92 3.47 3.13 2.85 2.63 2.44 2.28 2.14 1.99 1.78 1.61
20(33) 0.65 0.59 0.53 0.49 0.40 0.34 0.29 * 0.25 * 0.22 * 0.19 * 0.17 * 0.15 * 0.13 * 0.12 *
18(33) 0.84 0.75 0.67 0.61 0.50 0.42 0.36 * 0.31 * 0.27 * 0.24 * 0.21 * 0.19 * 0.17 * 0.15 *
CWN
16(50) 1.01 0.90 0.81 0.73 0.60 0.51 0.43 * 0.37 * 0.32 * 0.28 * 0.25 * 0.23 * 0.20 * 0.18 *
14(50) 1.20 1.07 0.96 0.87 0.72 0.60 * 0.51 * 0.44 * 0.38 * 0.34 * 0.30 * 0.27 * 0.24 * 0.22 *
20(33) 0.91 0.83 0.76 0.70 0.61 0.53 0.47 0.41 0.37 0.32 * 0.29 * 0.26 * 0.23 * 0.21 *
18(33) 1.31 1.20 1.10 1.01 0.87 0.73 0.62 0.53 0.47 0.41 * 0.36 * 0.32 * 0.29 * 0.26 *
CSJ 16(50) 1.76 1.57 1.41 1.27 1.05 0.88 0.75 0.65 0.56 * 0.50 * 0.44 * 0.39 * 0.35 * 0.32 *
14(50) 2.11 1.88 1.69 1.53 1.26 1.06 0.90 0.78 0.68 * 0.60 * 0.53 * 0.47 * 0.42 * 0.38 *
12(50) 2.77 2.47 2.22 2.00 1.65 1.39 1.18 1.02 0.89 * 0.78 * 0.69 * 0.62 * 0.55 * 0.50 *
4 20(33) 1.22 1.11 1.01 0.93 0.79 0.69 0.60 0.53 0.47 0.42 0.38 0.35 0.32 0.30 *
18(33) 1.72 1.57 1.43 1.31 1.11 0.96 0.84 0.75 0.68 0.61 0.56 0.52 0.48 0.45 *
CSW 16(50) 2.29 2.08 1.90 1.75 1.50 1.32 1.17 1.06 0.96 0.88 0.81 0.73 0.65 * 0.59 *
14(50) 3.08 2.82 2.60 2.41 2.11 1.88 1.69 1.45 1.27 1.11 0.99 0.88 0.79 * 0.71 *
12(50) 5.25 4.69 4.21 3.80 3.14 2.64 2.25 1.94 1.69 1.48 1.31 1.17 1.05 * 0.95 *
20(33) 1.48 1.34 1.21 1.11 0.94 0.81 0.71 0.62 0.55 0.49 0.44 0.40 0.36 0.33
18(33) 2.04 1.85 1.68 1.53 1.29 1.11 0.97 0.85 0.76 0.68 0.62 0.57 0.52 0.49
CSE 16(50) 2.67 2.41 2.19 2.01 1.71 1.48 1.30 1.16 1.04 0.95 0.87 0.80 0.75 0.70
14(50) 3.51 3.19 2.92 2.69 2.32 2.03 1.81 1.63 1.49 1.37 1.27 1.18 1.11 1.05
12(50) 5.67 5.22 4.84 4.52 3.99 3.58 3.26 3.00 2.78 2.60 2.33 2.07 1.86 1.68
20(33) 0.63 0.57 0.52 0.48 0.41 0.36 * 0.31 * 0.28 * 0.25 * 0.22 * 0.20 * 0.18 * 0.16 * 0.14 *
18(33) 0.87 0.79 0.72 0.67 0.57 0.49 * 0.43 * 0.37 * 0.32 * 0.28 * 0.25 * 0.22 * 0.20 * 0.18 *
CWN
16(50) 1.14 1.04 0.95 0.87 0.71 0.60 * 0.51 * 0.44 * 0.38 * 0.34 * 0.30 * 0.27 * 0.24 * 0.22 *
14(50) 1.42 1.27 1.14 1.03 0.85 0.71 * 0.61 * 0.53 * 0.46 * 0.40 * 0.36 * 0.32 * 0.29 * 0.26 *
20(33) 1.03 0.93 0.85 0.78 0.66 0.57 0.50 0.44 0.39 * 0.35 * 0.32 * 0.29 * 0.26 * 0.24 *
18(33) 1.42 1.29 1.17 1.08 0.92 0.79 0.69 0.61 0.54 * 0.48 * 0.43 * 0.38 * 0.34 * 0.31 *
CSJ 16(50) 1.87 1.69 1.55 1.42 1.21 1.04 0.89 0.77 0.67 * 0.59 * 0.52 * 0.47 * 0.42 * 0.38 *
14(50) 2.43 2.21 2.01 1.81 1.50 1.26 1.07 0.93 0.81 * 0.71 * 0.63 * 0.56 * 0.50 * 0.45 *
12(50) 3.30 2.94 2.64 2.38 1.97 1.66 1.41 1.22 * 1.06 * 0.93 * 0.82 * 0.74 * 0.66 * 0.60 *
20(33) 1.72 1.56 1.42 1.31 1.12 0.97 0.85 0.76 0.68 0.61 0.55 0.50 0.45 * 0.41 *
18(33) 2.42 2.21 2.02 1.86 1.59 1.37 1.19 1.05 0.93 0.84 0.75 0.68 0.62 * 0.57 *
6 CSW 16(50) 3.26 2.95 2.69 2.46 2.09 1.80 1.57 1.38 1.22 1.09 0.97 0.86 0.77 * 0.70 *
14(50) 4.26 3.86 3.51 3.22 2.72 2.34 2.00 1.73 1.51 1.32 1.17 1.05 0.94 * 0.85 *
12(50) 6.27 5.59 5.02 4.53 3.74 3.15 2.68 2.31 2.01 1.77 1.57 1.40 * 1.25 * 1.13 *
20(33) 2.13 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.47 1.27 1.11 0.98 0.88 0.79 0.72 0.65 0.60 0.56
18(33) 3.13 2.89 2.65 2.43 2.07 1.80 1.58 1.41 1.26 1.14 1.04 0.96 0.88 0.82
CSE 16(50) 4.30 3.91 3.58 3.30 2.83 2.47 2.19 1.96 1.77 1.61 1.48 1.36 1.27 1.18
14(50) 5.86 5.36 4.92 4.55 3.94 3.46 3.09 2.78 2.53 2.30 2.05 1.82 1.64 1.48
12(50) 9.73 8.97 8.31 7.74 6.60 5.55 4.73 4.08 3.55 3.12 2.76 2.47 2.21 2.00
18(33) 3.98 3.78 3.56 3.35 2.94 2.53 2.20 1.94 1.73 1.56 1.41 1.28 1.18 1.08
16(50) 6.08 5.53 5.04 4.61 3.92 3.39 2.97 2.63 2.35 2.12 1.93 1.77 1.62 1.50
CSS
14(50) 8.14 7.40 6.76 6.20 5.31 4.61 4.06 3.61 3.25 2.94 2.67 2.43 2.24 2.06
12(50) 12.89 11.82 10.86 10.02 8.66 7.51 6.61 5.90 5.32 4.85 4.45 4.12 3.84 3.59

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Allowable Unbraced Axial Loads Based on Length (kips)
Member
Ga. Unbraced Length (ft.)
Size Type (ksi) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
20(33) 2.75 ws 2.67 ws 2.57 ws 2.43 ws 2.23 ws 2.02 ws 1.80 ws 1.58 ws 1.37 ws 1.18 ws 1.02 ws 0.89 ws 0.79 ws 0.71 ws 0.64 ws
Allowable Unbraced Axial Loads Based on Length

18(33) 3.98 3.83 3.62 3.38 3.10 2.81 2.50 2.20 1.91 1.64 1.42 1.25 1.11 1.00 0.90
CWN
16(50) 7.25 6.95 6.44 5.77 5.06 4.34 3.63 3.01 2.54 2.18 1.90 1.68 1.49 1.34 1.21
14(50) 10.01 9.41 8.63 7.72 6.75 5.76 4.80 3.99 3.38 2.91 2.54 2.24 1.99 1.79 1.61
20(33) 3.22 ws 3.16 ws 3.07 ws 2.96 ws 2.82 ws 2.68 ws 2.50 ws 2.30 ws 2.09 ws 1.89 ws 1.69 ws 1.50 ws 1.32 ws 1.18 ws 1.05 ws
18(33) 4.63 4.52 4.36 4.17 3.95 3.71 3.44 3.17 2.89 2.61 2.33 2.07 1.83 1.63 1.47
CSJ 16(50) 8.41 8.19 7.91 7.43 6.83 6.19 5.52 4.86 4.22 3.61 3.13 2.75 2.43 2.18 1.96
14(50) 11.64 11.20 10.60 9.89 9.08 8.22 7.33 6.44 5.58 4.78 4.15 3.65 3.24 2.90 2.61
12(50) 18.40 17.68 16.71 15.55 14.24 12.84 11.40 9.96 8.56 7.35 6.39 5.61 4.98 4.45 4.00
20(33) 3.46 ws 3.42 ws 3.37 ws 3.30 ws 3.23 ws 3.13 ws 3.03 ws 2.92 ws 2.80 ws 2.67 ws 2.52 ws 2.37 ws 2.22 ws 2.07 ws 1.89 ws
18(33) 5.35 5.28 5.19 5.07 4.93 4.77 4.58 4.35 4.11 3.86 3.60 3.35 3.09 2.84 2.59
8 CSW 16(50) 9.24 9.13 8.99 8.82 8.61 8.28 7.86 7.27 6.66 6.05 5.45 4.87 4.31 3.83 3.43
14(50) 13.33 13.12 12.85 12.44 11.82 11.13 10.38 9.59 8.79 7.98 7.18 6.41 5.67 5.05 4.54
12(50) 21.42 20.91 20.22 19.37 18.39 17.29 16.10 14.86 13.59 12.31 11.05 9.82 8.69 7.76 6.97
20(33) 3.66 ws 3.63 ws 3.6 ws 3.55 ws 3.49 ws 3.43 ws 3.36 ws 3.28 ws 3.19 ws 3.09 ws 2.99 ws 2.89 ws 2.77 ws 2.65 ws 2.53 ws
18(33) 5.48 5.44 5.39 5.32 5.24 5.15 5.04 4.92 4.80 4.66 4.51 4.36 4.19 4.03 3.83
CSE 16(50) 9.51 9.40 9.27 9.09 8.88 8.64 8.37 8.07 7.75 7.41 7.07 6.81 6.51 6.12 5.72
14(50) 13.38 13.25 13.08 12.87 12.61 12.32 12.00 11.65 11.15 10.60 10.04 9.50 8.96 8.24 7.53
12(50) 23.03 22.74 22.34 21.85 21.27 20.64 19.97 19.30 18.26 17.15 16.02 14.87 13.73 12.60 11.50
18(33) 6.06 6.03 5.98 5.92 5.86 5.77 5.68 5.58 5.47 5.35 5.21 5.08 4.93 4.78 4.62
16(50) 11.84 11.74 11.60 11.43 11.23 10.99 10.72 10.42 10.09 9.75 9.38 9.00 8.60 8.18 7.74
CSS
14(50) 16.03 15.90 15.72 15.50 15.23 14.91 14.56 14.17 13.74 13.28 12.81 12.52 12.22 11.52 10.79
12(50) 27.16 26.92 26.60 26.21 25.74 25.22 24.67 24.09 23.25 22.23 21.18 20.11 19.02 17.95 16.88
18(33) 4.64 ws 4.52 ws 4.34 ws 4.14 ws 3.89 ws 3.63 ws 3.34 ws 3.05 ws 2.76 ws 2.46 ws 2.18 ws 1.92 ws 1.70 ws 1.52 ws 1.37 ws
16(50) 8.43 8.19 7.88 7.31 6.66 5.97 5.27 4.58 3.91 3.35 2.91 2.56 2.27 2.04 1.84
CSJ
14(50) 11.68 11.19 10.53 9.75 8.88 7.95 7.01 6.08 5.19 4.46 3.88 3.42 3.05 2.74 2.47
12(50) 18.58 17.77 16.70 15.43 14.01 12.51 10.98 9.49 8.08 6.96 6.08 5.37 4.79 4.30 3.89
18(33) 5.36 ws 5.29 ws 5.19 ws 5.06 ws 4.91 ws 4.74 ws 4.52 ws 4.27 ws 4.02 ws 3.75 ws 3.49 ws 3.22 ws 2.95 ws 2.69 ws 2.44 ws
16(50) 9.27 9.15 9.00 8.81 8.57 8.21 7.69 7.06 6.42 5.79 5.17 4.57 4.03 3.59 3.23
CSW
14(50) 13.40 13.17 12.87 12.39 11.72 10.97 10.17 9.34 8.50 7.66 6.84 6.04 5.34 4.77 4.30
12(50) 21.62 21.07 20.32 19.40 18.33 17.15 15.88 14.56 13.23 11.90 10.60 9.35 8.30 7.43 6.71
10
18(33) 5.50 ws 5.46 ws 5.40 ws 5.34 ws 5.25 ws 5.16 ws 5.05 ws 4.93 ws 4.80 ws 4.65 ws 4.5 ws 4.34 ws 4.17 ws 3.99 ws 3.78 ws
16(50) 9.54 9.44 9.29 9.11 8.89 8.64 8.36 8.04 7.71 7.35 7.03 6.74 6.37 5.97 5.46
CSE
14(50) 13.45 13.32 13.14 12.92 12.65 12.34 11.99 11.61 11.03 10.44 9.87 9.32 8.65 7.91 7.19
12(50) 23.26 22.94 22.51 21.98 21.37 20.70 20.00 19.20 18.07 16.91 15.72 14.53 13.35 12.19 11.05
18(33) 6.08 ws 6.05 ws 6.02 ws 5.97 ws 5.91 ws 5.84 ws 5.76 ws 5.67 ws 5.57 ws 5.46 ws 5.35 ws 5.23 ws 5.10 ws 4.96 ws 4.82 ws
16(50) 11.89 11.80 11.69 11.54 11.36 11.15 10.92 10.66 10.37 10.07 9.74 9.40 9.04 8.67 8.28
CSS
14(50) 16.13 16.02 15.86 15.67 15.43 15.15 14.84 14.49 14.11 13.70 13.26 12.85 12.57 12.26 11.57
12(50) 27.42 27.22 26.93 26.58 26.16 25.69 25.17 24.62 24.02 23.04 22.03 20.97 19.89 18.80 17.69
16(50) 8.44 ws 8.17 ws 7.80 ws 7.17 ws 6.48 ws 5.75 ws 5.01 ws 4.30 ws 3.63 ws 3.11 ws 2.71 ws 2.39 ws 2.12 ws 1.91 ws 1.72 ws
CSJ 14(50) 11.69 11.15 10.43 9.58 8.65 7.66 6.67 5.71 4.84 4.16 3.64 3.21 2.87 2.58 2.34
12(50) 18.65 17.76 16.59 15.21 13.69 12.09 10.49 8.93 7.60 6.57 5.76 5.11 4.57 4.11 3.73
16(50) 9.28 ws 9.16 ws 8.99 ws 8.79 ws 8.50 ws 8.12 ws 7.49 ws 6.84 ws 6.17 ws 5.52 ws 4.88 ws 4.28 ws 3.78 ws 3.37 ws 3.03 ws
CSW 14(50) 13.43 13.18 12.87 12.30 11.57 10.78 9.93 9.06 8.17 7.30 6.46 5.67 5.03 4.50 4.05
12(50) 21.72 21.12 20.31 19.31 18.16 16.90 15.56 14.17 12.77 11.39 10.05 8.85 7.88 7.07 6.40
12
16(50) 9.56 ws 9.45 ws 9.29 ws 9.10 ws 8.86 ws 8.59 ws 8.29 ws 7.96 ws 7.60 ws 7.22 ws 6.92 ws 6.62 ws 6.18 ws 5.72 ws 5.16 ws
CSE 14(50) 13.50 13.35 13.16 12.92 12.63 12.30 11.93 11.46 10.85 10.25 9.66 9.08 8.30 7.54 6.80
12(50) 23.38 23.04 22.58 22.02 21.37 20.66 19.93 18.96 17.77 16.55 15.31 14.08 12.86 11.68 10.53
16(50) 11.91 ws 11.82 ws 11.7 ws 11.54 ws 11.36 ws 11.14 ws 10.89 ws 10.62 ws 10.32 ws 10.00 ws 9.65 ws 9.29 ws 8.91 ws 8.52 ws 8.11 ws
CSS 14(50) 16.17 16.05 15.89 15.68 15.43 15.14 14.81 14.44 14.04 13.61 13.15 12.79 12.50 12.01 11.27
12(50) 27.56 27.34 27.04 26.66 26.22 25.72 25.18 24.61 23.87 22.85 21.79 20.69 19.57 18.44 17.31

Table Notes for Allowable Axial Load Based on Unbraced Length


1) Values marked with " * " indicates the KL/r > 300.
2) Values marked with "ws" indicate that h/t>200. This indicates that web stiffeners are required to prevent web crippling at points of concentrated loads.
3) Values marked with "vs" indicate that h/t>260. This indicates that web stiffeners are required to prevent web crippling at points of concentrated load, and shear stiffeners are required.
4) Blank cells may indicate that h/t>300.
6) Capacities are calculated per AISI 2004.

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Allowable Unbraced Axial Loads Based on Length

Allowable Unbraced Axial Loads Based on Length


Allowable Unbraced Axial Loads Based on Length (kips)
Member
Ga. Unbraced Length (ft.)
Size Type (ksi) 8.5 9 9.5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
20(33) 0.58 ws 0.53 ws 0.49 ws 0.45 ws 0.39 * ws 0.34 * ws 0.30 * ws 0.26 * ws 0.24 * ws 0.21 * ws 0.19 * ws 0.18 * ws 0.16 * ws 0.15 * ws
18(33) 0.82 0.75 0.69 0.63 0.55 * 0.48 * 0.42 * 0.37 * 0.33 * 0.30 * 0.27 * 0.25 * 0.22 * 0.20 *
CWN
16(50) 1.10 1.01 0.92 0.85 0.73 * 0.64 * 0.56 * 0.49 * 0.43 * 0.37 * 0.33 * 0.30 * 0.27 * 0.24 *
14(50) 1.46 1.33 1.22 1.12 0.94 * 0.79 * 0.67 * 0.58 * 0.51 * 0.44 * 0.39 * 0.35 * 0.32 * 0.28 *
20(33) 0.95 ws 0.87 ws 0.79 ws 0.73 ws 0.62 ws 0.54 ws 0.47 ws 0.42 * ws 0.38 * ws 0.34 * ws 0.31 * ws 0.28 * ws 0.26 * ws 0.24 * ws
18(33) 1.33 1.21 1.11 1.02 0.88 0.76 0.67 0.59 * 0.53 * 0.48 * 0.43 * 0.40 * 0.36 * 0.33 *
CSJ 16(50) 1.78 1.62 1.49 1.37 1.17 1.02 0.90 0.79 * 0.71 * 0.64 * 0.58 * 0.52 * 0.46 * 0.42 *
14(50) 2.37 2.16 1.98 1.82 1.56 1.35 1.18 1.03 * 0.90 * 0.79 * 0.70 * 0.62 * 0.56 * 0.50 *
12(50) 3.61 3.27 2.94 2.65 2.19 1.84 1.57 * 1.35 * 1.18 * 1.04 * 0.92 * 0.82 * 0.73 * 0.66 *
20(33) 1.71 ws 1.55 ws 1.41 ws 1.29 ws 1.10 ws 0.94 ws 0.83 ws 0.73 ws 0.65 ws 0.58 ws 0.53 ws 0.48 * ws 0.44 * ws 0.40 * ws
18(33) 2.35 2.13 1.94 1.78 1.52 1.31 1.15 1.02 0.91 0.81 0.74 0.67 * 0.61 * 0.56 *
8 CSW 16(50) 3.10 2.82 2.58 2.36 2.02 1.75 1.53 1.36 1.21 1.09 0.98 0.89 * 0.82 * 0.75 *
14(50) 4.11 3.74 3.42 3.14 2.68 2.32 2.04 1.80 1.60 1.44 1.30 1.17 * 1.05 * 0.94 *
12(50) 6.31 5.74 5.24 4.81 4.10 3.51 2.99 2.58 2.25 1.97 1.75 * 1.56 * 1.40 * 1.26 *
20(33) 2.40 ws 2.28 ws 2.15 ws 2.02 ws 1.77 ws 1.55 ws 1.35 ws 1.19 ws 1.06 ws 0.96 ws 0.87 ws 0.79 ws 0.72 ws 0.66 ws
18(33) 3.61 3.38 3.16 2.94 2.52 2.18 1.90 1.68 1.49 1.33 1.20 1.09 1.00 0.92
CSE 16(50) 5.21 4.72 4.30 3.94 3.34 2.88 2.51 2.22 1.97 1.77 1.60 1.45 1.33 1.22
14(50) 6.83 6.20 5.65 5.18 4.41 3.81 3.33 2.94 2.61 2.34 2.12 1.92 1.75 1.60
12(50) 10.41 9.46 8.64 7.92 6.75 5.82 5.08 4.47 3.96 3.48 3.09 2.75 2.47 2.23
18(33) 4.46 4.29 4.12 3.95 3.58 3.21 2.84 2.51 2.23 2.00 1.81 1.65 1.51 1.39
16(50) 7.30 6.85 6.41 5.95 5.06 4.37 3.82 3.38 3.02 2.73 2.48 2.26 2.08 1.92
CSS
14(50) 10.06 9.35 8.66 7.99 6.82 5.92 5.21 4.64 4.17 3.77 3.44 3.17 2.93 2.72
12(50) 15.83 14.81 13.82 12.87 11.12 9.76 8.67 7.74 6.87 6.14 5.53 5.00 4.54 4.11
18(33) 1.24 ws 1.13 ws 1.04 ws 0.96 ws 0.82 ws 0.72 ws 0.63 * ws 0.57 * ws 0.51 * ws 0.46 * ws 0.42 * ws 0.38 * ws 0.35 * ws 0.32 * ws
16(50) 1.67 1.53 1.40 1.30 1.12 0.98 0.86 * 0.77 * 0.69 * 0.62 * 0.57 * 0.52 * 0.47 * 0.44 *
CSJ
14(50) 2.25 2.06 1.89 1.75 1.51 1.32 1.16 * 1.03 * 0.92 * 0.83 * 0.75 * 0.67 * 0.60 * 0.54 *
12(50) 3.53 3.23 2.96 2.73 2.33 1.98 1.68 * 1.45 * 1.26 * 1.11 * 0.98 * 0.88 * 0.79 * 0.71 *
18(33) 2.20 ws 2.00 ws 1.82 ws 1.68 ws 1.43 ws 1.24 ws 1.09 ws 0.96 ws 0.86 ws 0.78 ws 0.71 * ws 0.64 * ws 0.59 * ws 0.54 * ws
16(50) 2.92 2.66 2.43 2.24 1.92 1.67 1.46 1.30 1.16 1.05 0.95 * 0.87 * 0.80 * 0.74 *
CSW
14(50) 3.89 3.55 3.25 3.00 2.57 2.24 1.97 1.75 1.57 1.41 1.28 * 1.17 * 1.07 * 0.98 *
12(50) 6.09 5.56 5.10 4.70 4.03 3.50 3.07 2.72 2.42 2.13 1.88 * 1.68 * 1.51 * 1.36 *
10
18(33) 3.54 ws 3.30 ws 3.06 ws 2.83 ws 2.40 ws 2.07 ws 1.81 ws 1.59 ws 1.42 ws 1.27 ws 1.15 ws 1.05 ws 0.96 ws 0.88 ws
16(50) 4.93 4.47 4.07 3.73 3.18 2.74 2.40 2.12 1.89 1.70 1.54 1.40 1.29 1.18
CSE
14(50) 6.49 5.89 5.38 4.94 4.22 3.65 3.20 2.84 2.54 2.28 2.07 1.88 1.72 1.59
12(50) 10.00 9.11 8.34 7.67 6.56 5.70 5.00 4.43 3.95 3.55 3.21 2.92 2.66 2.41
18(33) 4.68 ws 4.53 ws 4.38 ws 4.22 ws 3.89 ws 3.55 ws 3.20 ws 2.84 ws 2.52 ws 2.25 ws 2.02 ws 1.83 ws 1.67 ws 1.53 ws
16(50) 7.86 7.44 7.01 6.59 5.69 4.88 4.25 3.73 3.31 2.97 2.67 2.43 2.21 2.03
CSS
14(50) 10.85 10.14 9.44 8.76 7.46 6.42 5.60 4.93 4.39 3.93 3.55 3.22 2.95 2.70
12(50) 16.60 15.51 14.44 13.39 11.42 9.86 8.62 7.62 6.79 6.09 5.50 5.00 4.57 4.19
16(50) 1.57 ws 1.44 ws 1.32 ws 1.22 ws 1.06 ws 0.93 ws 0.82 * ws 0.74 * ws 0.66 * ws 0.60 * ws 0.55 * ws 0.50 * ws 0.46 * ws 0.43 * ws
CSJ 14(50) 2.13 1.95 1.80 1.67 1.44 1.27 * 1.12 * 1.00 * 0.90 * 0.81 * 0.74 * 0.68 * 0.62 * 0.57 *
12(50) 3.40 3.12 2.87 2.66 2.29 2.00 * 1.76 * 1.53 * 1.33 * 1.17 * 1.04 * 0.92 * 0.83 * 0.75 *
16(50) 2.75 ws 2.50 ws 2.29 ws 2.11 ws 1.81 ws 1.58 ws 1.39 ws 1.24 ws 1.11 ws 1.01 ws 0.92 * ws 0.84 * ws 0.77 * ws 0.71 * ws
CSW 14(50) 3.68 3.36 3.08 2.85 2.45 2.14 1.89 1.68 1.51 1.37 * 1.24 * 1.14 * 1.05 * 0.96 *
12(50) 5.82 5.33 4.90 4.52 3.90 3.41 3.00 2.67 2.40 2.16 * 1.96 * 1.77 * 1.59 * 1.44 *
12
16(50) 4.65 ws 4.22 ws 3.85 ws 3.53 ws 3.01 ws 2.60 ws 2.28 ws 2.02 ws 1.81 ws 1.63 ws 1.48 ws 1.35 ws 1.24 ws 1.14 ws
CSE 14(50) 6.14 5.58 5.11 4.69 4.01 3.48 3.06 2.72 2.43 2.20 1.99 1.82 1.67 1.54
12(50) 9.54 8.70 7.98 7.35 6.31 5.50 4.84 4.31 3.86 3.48 3.16 2.88 2.64 2.43 *
16(50) 7.67 ws 7.24 ws 6.80 ws 6.36 ws 5.43 ws 4.67 ws 4.06 ws 3.58 ws 3.18 ws 2.85 ws 2.57 ws 2.33 ws 2.13 ws 1.96 ws
CSS 14(50) 10.54 9.81 9.10 8.41 7.14 6.15 5.37 4.74 4.22 3.79 3.43 3.12 2.85 2.62
12(50) 16.18 15.07 13.98 12.90 11.00 9.52 8.35 7.39 6.60 5.94 5.38 4.90 4.49 4.13

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Heavy Duty Stud (HDS®) Framing System

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The HDS® Framing System is a new, high-performance, Material Specifications


cost-effective, multipurpose, heavy-duty framing stud for HDS
headers, jambs, posts and built-up tube truss chords and webs. Gauge: 20 gauge (33 mils)
The superior strength and carrying capacity of the HDS means Design Thickness: 0.0346 inches (0.879 mm)
higher performance with fewer members. It means eliminating Gauge: 18 gauge (43 mils)
box beam headers, nesting track and stud for posts and jambs Design Thickness: 0.0451 inches (1.145 mm)
and eliminating multimember built-up truss chords and webs. It Gauge: 16 gauge (54 mils)
also means improved finish quality by eliminating excessive Design Thickness: 0.0566 inches (1.438 mm)
material and screw head buildup around doors and windows. Gauge: 14 gauge (68 mils)
Design Thickness: 0.0713 inches (1.811 mm)
Gauge: 12 gauge (97 mils)
The HDSC header bracket is the perfect complement to the Design Thickness: 0.1017 inches (2.583 mm)
HDS® Framing system. This simple, yet innovative header Coating: G 60 (Z180) hot-dipped galvanized coating or
bracket turns curtain-wall header installation from a two- man equivalent corrosion resistance.
job into a one-person job. This unique, prepunched clip also Yield Strength: 33 ksi (230MPa)or 50 ksi (340MPa) * 33
eliminates surface head fastener buildup that can create ksi for 20 and 18 gauge. 50 ksi for 16, 14 and 12 gauge.
finishing challenges. Let the lightgauge framing experts at ASTM: A 653/A 653M
Dietrich Design Group help you incorporate this new,
cutting-edge, framing assembly into your next project. HDSC Header Bracket
Photocopy and complete the HDS Preliminary Sizing Sheet on Gauge: 14 gauge (68 mils)
page 59 for FREE HDS Preliminary Sizing. The HDS Design Thickness: 0.0713 inches (1.811 mm)
Preliminary Sizing Sheet can also be downloaded from our Coating: G 90 (Z275) hot-dipped galvanized coating
Yield Strength: Mill-certified SS Grade 50 ksi (340MPa)
website www.dietrichmetalframing.com or contact DDG at
ASTM: A 653/A 653M
1-800-873-2443.

Product Dimensions Installation


Installation will vary based on framing application and
HDS® —Heavy Duty Stud use.
3-5/8” x 3” x1-1/16” x ¾” (92.1mm x 76.2mm x 27.0mm x 19.1mm)
4” x 3” x1-1/16” x ¾” (101.6 mm x 76.2mm x 27.0mm x 19.1mm) Consult Dietrich Design Group (DDG) for assistance.
6” x 3” x2-1/4” x ¾” (152 mm x 76.2mm x 57.2mm x 19.1mm)
8” x 3” x2-1/4” x ¾” (203.2 mm x 76.2mm x 57.2mm x 19.1mm) Patent Pending
HDSC—Header Brackets
3-1/2" x 3-1/16" x 2 (88.9mm x 77.8mm x 50.8mm )
5-7/8" x 3-1/16" x 2 (149mm x 77.8mm x 50.8mm)
8” x 3-1/16” x 2” (203.2 mm x 77.8 mm x 50.8 mm)

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HDS® Framing System

HDS® Framing System


The highly innovative m ultipurpose HDS® Fram ing System
provides cost-effective, m em ber-reducing fram ing
solutions for headers, jam bs, posts and
heavy-duty, built-up tube truss chords and webs.

Applications
 Curtain-wall headers, jambs and sills.
 Drywall headers and jambs.
 Load-bearing jambs.
 Trusses.
 Shearwall posts.
 Heavily loaded or long-span wall studs.
 Any other application involving nested stud and track.

Benefits
 Outstanding bending strength in two directions.
 Reduces installation time by 50%.
 Eliminates box beam header assembly.
 Reduces material and labor costs up to 50%.
 HDS® can be screw-attached from either side.
 Eliminates stud-to-track nesting for post, header
and jamb studs.
 Openings up to 15' wide.
 Eliminates multimember built-up truss chords and webs.
 Eliminates excessive bridging for load-bearing walls
and posts.
 Improves drywall finishing around doors and windows.
No screw head buildup.
 Superior axial strength.

Patent Pending

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HDS Replaces Built-up or Tube Truss Chords HDS Simplifies Shear-wall Framing
Heavy Duty Stud (HDS®) Framing System

HDS Replaces Built-up Curtain-wall Headers

HDS Replaces Load-Bearing Box Beam Headers

HDS Replaces or Reduces Jambs and Posts

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A

Web A B
3 5/8" 3" 1 -1/16"
HDS® Section Properties

Webs= 4" 3" 1 -1/16"


3.625" ,4" ,5.5" ,6" ,8" 5 1/2" 3 1/2" 1"
B 6" 3" 2 -1/4"
8" 3" 2-1/4"

Dietrich HDS Section Properties


Min.
Web Design Base Delivered Unperforated Section Properties Torsional Properties
Size Fy Metal Thickness Area Wt. Ix Sx rx Iy xbar Sy ry Jx1000 Cw Xo Ro
(in.) Ga. Mils (ksi) Thickness (in.) (in.) (in.^2) (lb./ft.) (in.^4) (in.^3) (in.) (in.^4) (in.) (in.^3) (In.) (in.^4) (in.^6) (in.) (in.) Beta
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 0.445 1.52 0.934 0.515 1.448 0.631 1.426 0.405 1.190 0.178 4.624 -3.485 3.957 0.224
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 0.574 1.95 1.198 0.661 1.444 0.805 1.416 0.516 1.184 0.389 5.759 -3.483 3.952 0.223
3.625 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 0.715 2.43 1.483 0.818 1.441 0.990 1.406 0.632 1.177 0.764 6.894 -3.480 3.946 0.222
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 0.888 3.02 1.829 1.009 1.436 1.211 1.392 0.770 1.168 1.503 8.151 -3.476 3.938 0.221
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 1.239 4.22 2.520 1.390 1.426 1.645 1.367 1.039 1.152 4.271 10.420 -3.449 3.906 0.220
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 0.458 1.56 1.175 0.588 1.601 0.656 1.386 0.411 1.196 0.183 5.146 -3.422 3.963 0.254
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 0.591 2.01 1.509 0.754 1.598 0.838 1.376 0.523 1.190 0.400 6.425 -3.418 3.956 0.254
4 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 0.736 2.50 1.869 0.934 1.594 1.031 1.365 0.641 1.183 0.787 7.715 -3.414 3.949 0.253
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 0.914 3.11 2.307 1.154 1.588 1.261 1.351 0.782 1.175 1.548 9.159 -3.409 3.940 0.251
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 1.277 4.35 3.183 1.592 1.579 1.714 1.326 1.056 1.158 4.403 11.787 -3.379 3.905 0.251
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 0.541 1.84 2.728 0.992 2.246 1.048 1.462 0.519 1.392 0.216 10.384 -3.628 4.488 0.347
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 0.698 2.38 3.510 1.276 2.242 1.340 1.452 0.661 1.385 0.472 13.079 -3.621 4.479 0.346
5.5 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 0.870 2.96 4.358 1.585 2.238 1.652 1.440 0.813 1.378 0.930 15.860 -3.614 4.469 0.346
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 1.084 3.69 5.397 1.963 2.232 2.027 1.425 0.994 1.368 1.834 19.075 -3.605 4.455 0.345
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 1.519 5.17 7.490 2.724 2.221 2.768 1.398 1.350 1.350 5.235 25.095 -3.570 4.416 0.346
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 0.610 2.08 3.034 1.011 2.230 0.993 1.441 0.644 1.276 0.244 24.960 -3.636 4.452 0.333
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 0.788 2.68 3.907 1.302 2.226 1.273 1.433 0.824 1.271 0.533 31.427 -3.633 4.446 0.332
6 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 0.984 3.35 4.856 1.619 2.222 1.573 1.424 1.016 1.265 1.052 38.080 -3.630 4.440 0.332
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 1.226 4.17 6.023 2.008 2.216 1.938 1.412 1.249 1.257 2.076 45.721 -3.626 4.432 0.331
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 1.722 5.86 8.380 2.793 2.206 2.662 1.390 1.707 1.243 5.936 60.160 -3.602 4.403 0.331
20* 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 0.679 2.31 6.134 1.533 3.005 1.122 1.294 0.665 1.285 0.272 33.350 -3.412 4.725 0.479
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 0.878 2.99 7.909 1.977 3.001 1.439 1.286 0.851 1.280 0.594 42.201 -3.406 4.716 0.478
8 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 1.097 3.73 9.843 2.461 2.996 1.779 1.277 1.050 1.274 1.173 51.431 -3.399 4.706 0.478
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 1.369 4.66 12.230 3.058 2.989 2.193 1.265 1.291 1.266 2.317 62.225 -3.391 4.694 0.478
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 1.926 6.55 17.075 4.269 2.978 3.013 1.243 1.766 1.251 6.637 82.848 -3.360 4.661 0.480

Section Property Notes


1) SI: 1" = 25.4 mm
2) Ix=Gross Moment Of Inertia about x-axis.
3) Sx=Gross Section Modulus about x-axis.
4) rx=Gross Radius of Gyration about x-axis.
5) Iy=Gross Moment Of Inertia about y-axis.
6) xbar=The distance from the web centerline to the center of gravity.
7) Sy=Gross Section Modulus about y-axis.
8) ry=Gross Radius of Gyration about y-axis.
9) J=St. Venant Torsion Constant.
10) Cw=Warping Torsion Constant.
11) xo=Distance from shear center to the centroid along the principal x-axis.
12) ro=Polar Radius of Gyration about the centoidal principal axis.
13) Beta=1-(Xo/ro)^2
14) Stiffening Lip = 0.75" for all web sizes
15) “*” Indicates that h/t exceeds 200. Web Stiffeners are required at bearing points. No holes in the web are permitted.

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HDS® Section Properties

HDS® Section Properties


A

Web A B
3 5/8" 3" 1 -1/16"
Webs= 4" 3" 1 -1/16"
3.625" ,4" ,5.5" ,6" ,8" 5 1/2" 3 1/2" 1"
6" 3" 2 -1/4"
B 8" 3" 2-1/4"

Dietrich HDS Effective Properties and Capacities


Unperforated Bending Properties Perforated Bending Properties Eff. Moment of Inertia
Design Base Min. Web in Web in
Web Metal Delivered Web in Ten. Web in Comp. Web in Ten. Web in Comp. Ten. Comp.
Size Fy Thickness Thickness Sxe Mxa Sye Mya Sye Mya Sxe Mxa Sye Mya Sye Mya Ixe Iye Iye
(in.) Ga. Mils (ksi) (in.) (in.) (in.^3) (in.-lb.) (in.^3) (in.-lb.) (in.^3) (in.-lb.) (in.^3) (in.-lb.) (in.^3) (in.-lb.) (in.^3) (in.-lb.) (in.^4) (in.^4) (in.^4)
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 0.397 7846 0.401 7917 0.294 5814 0.367 7247 0.313 6192 0.243 4804 0.851 0.631 0.538
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 0.565 11165 0.516 11703 0.425 8401 0.540 10674 0.400 9080 0.342 6753 1.161 0.805 0.741
3.625 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 0.711 21290 0.632 21936 0.535 16019 0.683 20464 0.492 17084 0.429 12844 1.449 0.990 0.921
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 0.958 28672 0.770 27606 0.733 21944 0.939 28127 0.603 21607 0.572 17117 1.829 1.211 1.194
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 1.390 45805 1.039 39444 1.039 33711 1.375 45285 0.820 31127 0.820 26602 2.520 1.645 1.645
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 0.456 9011 0.406 8025 0.296 5854 0.415 8199 0.344 6805 0.246 4853 1.074 0.656 0.542
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 0.648 12805 0.523 11874 0.430 8490 0.613 12113 0.440 9985 0.347 6866 1.463 0.838 0.750
4 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 0.816 24420 0.641 22263 0.541 16198 0.776 23240 0.542 18805 0.437 13079 1.827 1.031 0.933
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 1.096 32820 0.782 28027 0.745 22312 1.069 31998 0.664 23811 0.588 17616 2.307 1.261 1.216
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 1.592 52437 1.056 40069 1.053 31517 1.577 51966 0.905 34366 0.905 29163 3.183 1.714 1.714
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 0.706 13945 0.509 10058 0.374 7383 0.706 13945 0.488 9639 0.315 6226 2.429 1.048 0.784
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 1.041 20578 0.661 15129 0.543 10728 1.041 20578 0.632 14459 0.448 8851 3.299 1.340 1.093
5.5 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 1.312 39290 0.813 28442 0.685 20501 1.312 39290 0.776 27163 0.564 16900 4.129 1.652 1.362
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 1.768 52942 0.994 35968 0.918 27476 1.768 52942 0.949 34319 0.770 23051 5.356 2.027 1.808
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 2.724 88601 1.350 51846 1.310 39234 2.724 88601 1.286 49393 1.224 36641 7.490 2.768 2.753
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 0.769 15192 0.532 10508 0.329 6505 0.769 15192 0.514 10153 0.275 5434 2.823 0.954 0.694
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 1.150 22733 0.762 16155 0.483 9535 1.150 22733 0.697 14768 0.394 7792 3.797 1.273 0.982
6 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 1.449 43377 0.927 29898 0.610 18261 1.449 43377 0.865 27897 0.498 14913 4.753 1.573 1.229
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 1.925 57642 1.226 40261 0.854 25573 1.925 57642 1.078 35400 0.686 20533 6.023 1.938 1.645
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 2.793 92027 1.707 57870 1.429 42793 2.793 92027 1.484 50318 1.122 33607 8.380 2.662 2.522
20* 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 1.084 21420 0.548 10829 0.333 6570 --- --- --- --- --- --- 5.805 1.076 0.703
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 1.729 34161 0.787 16681 0.490 9679 1.729 34161 0.770 16307 0.400 7896 7.723 1.439 1.001
8 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 2.208 66094 0.956 30850 0.620 18549 2.208 66094 0.935 30174 0.505 15122 9.662 1.779 1.254
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 2.946 88217 1.265 41554 0.874 26153 2.946 88217 1.237 40635 0.700 20957 12.230 2.193 1.690
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 4.269 140636 1.766 59876 1.486 44481 4.269 140636 1.724 58451 1.164 34855 17.075 3.013 2.631

Dietrich HDS Effective Properties and Capacities


Other Properties Effective Properties Notes
Design Base Min. Un-
Web Metal Delivered perf'd Perf'd
1) SI: 1" = 25.4 mm
Size Fy Thickness Thickness Lu Vx Vx Vy Px Py 2) Sxe=Effective Section Modulus about x-axis.
(in.) Ga. Mils (ksi) (in.) (in.) (in.) (kips) (kips) (kips) (kips) (kips) 3) Mxa=Allowable Moment about x-axis.
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 103 1.03 0.54 2.05 0.29 0.38 4) Sye=Effective Section Modulus about y-axis.
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 102 1.74 0.68 3.09 0.46 0.61 5) Mya=Allowable Moment about y-axis.
3.625 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 82 3.38 1.02 5.77 1.02 1.38 6) Ixe=Effective Moment Of Inertia about x-axis for deflection calculations.
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 82 4.37 1.00 7.06 1.51 2.08
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 81 6.05 0.92 9.71 1.97 4.00
7) Iye=Effective Moment Of Inertia about y-axis for deflection calculations.
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 100 0.97 0.60 2.05 0.29 0.38 8) Lu=Maximum unbraced length to attain Mxa.
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 99 1.74 0.81 3.09 0.45 0.61 9) Vx=Allowable Shear for bending about x-axis.
4 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 80 3.38 1.22 5.77 1.01 1.38 10) Vy=Allowable Shear for bending about y-axis.
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 79 4.87 1.36 7.06 1.50 2.08 11) Px and Py are the allowable reactions based on web crippling with Py
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 79 6.76 1.26 9.71 1.96 4.00 being for memebers bent about the y- axis.
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 103 0.69 0.69 2.05 0.28 0.37
12) Px=For members having a web depth of less than 8" and also having a
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 102 1.54 1.20 3.47 0.44 0.60
5.5 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 83 3.10 1.88 6.75 0.98 1.36 thickness less than 97 mil, allowable Web Crippling has been determined in
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 82 5.34 2.53 8.40 1.46 2.06 accordance with AISI Standard for CFS Framing Wall Stud Design - 2004.
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 81 9.62 3.11 11.62 1.91 3.96 This value assumes the web resists web crippling and the HDS is nested in
20 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 125 0.63 0.63 2.05 0.27 0.38 track having the same or greater thickness. For other members, allowable
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 124 1.41 1.24 3.09 0.43 0.61 End One Flange Web Crippling is calculated in accordance with AISI NAS -
6 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 100 2.83 1.95 5.77 0.97 1.38
2001 with 2004 supplement. Both calculation procedures use a bearing length
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 100 5.34 2.88 7.06 1.44 2.08
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 98 10.58 3.90 9.71 1.89 4.00 of 1.25".
20* 33 33 0.0346 0.0329 113 0.47 --- 2.05 --- 0.38 13) Py=Allowable End One Flange Web Crippling per AISI NAS-2001 with
18 43 33 0.0451 0.0428 112 1.05 1.05 3.09 0.27 0.61 2004 supplement. This value assumes 2 flanges resist web crippling for a
8 16 54 50 0.0566 0.0538 90 2.09 2.09 5.77 0.62 1.38 bearing length of 1.25".
14 68 50 0.0713 0.0677 90 4.21 3.36 7.06 0.94 2.08 14) Unless otherwise noted, properties are computed according to the AISI
12 97 50 0.1017 0.0966 89 10.88 5.99 9.71 1.84 4.00 NAS-2001 with 2004 supplement.
15) Perforated properties are based on the standard 1.5" x 4" oval Dietrich
web knockout. The knockout is centered about the web, and is spaced no less
than 24" on-center .
16) Stiffening Lip = 0.75" for all web sizes
17) “*” Indicates that h/t exceeds 200. Web Stiffeners are required at bearing points.
No holes in the web are permitted.

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A

Web A B
3 5/8" 3" 1 -1/16"
Webs= 4" 3" 1 -1/16"
3.625" ,4" ,5.5" ,6" ,8" 5 1/2" 3 1/2" 1"
B 6" 3" 2 -1/4"
8" 3" 2-1/4"
HDS® Limiting Heights

Allowable HDS Limiting Heights (ft-in)


Member Fy Spacing 5 psf 15 psf 20 psf 25 psf
Size (in.) Ga. Mils (ksi) (in.) 120 240 360 240 360 600 720 900 240 360 600 720 900 240 360 600 720 900
12 28' 2" 22' 4" 19' 6" 17' 5" 15' 3" 12' 10" 12' 1" 11' 3" 15' 7"f 13' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 10' 2" 13' 11"f 12' 10" 10' 10" 10' 2" 9' 6"
20 33 33 16 25' 7" 20' 4" 17' 9" 15' 7"f 13' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 10' 2" 13' 6"f 12' 7" 10' 7" 10' 0" 9' 3" 12' 0"f 11' 8" 9' 10" 9' 3" 8' 7"
24 22' 0"f 17' 9" 15' 6" 12' 8"f 12' 1" 10' 2" 9' 7" 8' 11" 11' 0"f 11' 0"f 9' 3" 8' 9" 8' 1" 9' 10"f 9' 10"f 8' 7" 8' 1" 7' 6"
12 31' 3" 24' 9" 21' 8" 19' 4" 16' 11" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 5" 17' 7" 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 4" 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 10' 6"
18 43 33 16 28' 4" 22' 6" 19' 8" 17' 7" 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 0" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" 10' 3" 14' 7"f 12' 11" 10' 11" 10' 3" 9' 7"
24 24' 9" 19' 8" 17' 2" 15' 4" 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8" 9' 11" 13' 4"f 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8" 9' 0" 11' 11"f 11' 4" 9' 7" 9' 0" 8' 4"
12 33' 7" 26' 8" 23' 4" 20' 10" 18' 2" 15' 4" 14' 5" 13' 5" 18' 11" 16' 6" 13' 11" 13' 2" 12' 2" 17' 7" 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4"
3.625 16 54 50 16 30' 7" 24' 3" 21' 2" 18' 11" 16' 6" 13' 11" 13' 2" 12' 2" 17' 2" 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 16' 0" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" 10' 3"
24 26' 8" 21' 2" 18' 6" 16' 6" 14' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 10' 8" 15' 0" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8" 13' 11" 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8" 9' 0"
12 36' 4" 28' 10" 25' 2" 22' 6" 19' 8" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 20' 6" 17' 10" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 19' 0" 16' 7" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 3"
14 68 50 16 33' 0" 26' 2" 22' 11" 20' 6" 17' 10" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 18' 7" 16' 3" 13' 8" 12' 11" 12' 0" 17' 3" 15' 1" 12' 9" 12' 0" 11' 1"
24 28' 10" 22' 11" 20' 0" 17' 10" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 5" 11' 6" 16' 3" 14' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 10' 5" 15' 1" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8"
12 40' 5" 32' 1" 28' 0" 25' 1" 21' 11" 18' 6" 17' 4" 16' 2" 22' 9" 19' 11" 16' 9" 15' 9" 14' 8" 21' 2" 18' 6" 15' 7" 14' 8" 13' 7"
12 97 50 16 36' 9" 29' 2" 25' 6" 22' 9" 19' 11" 16' 9" 15' 9" 14' 8" 20' 8" 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" 19' 2" 16' 9" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 4"
24 32' 1" 25' 6" 22' 3" 19' 11" 17' 4" 14' 8" 13' 9" 12' 10" 18' 1" 15' 9" 13' 4" 12' 6" 11' 8" 16' 9" 14' 8" 12' 4" 11' 8" 10' 10"
12 30' 5" 24' 2" 21' 1" 18' 10" 16' 6" 13' 11" 13' 1" 12' 2" 16' 6"f 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 0" 14' 9"f 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 0" 10' 3"
20 33 33 16 27' 8" 21' 11" 19' 2" 16' 6"f 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 0" 14' 4"f 13' 7" 11' 6" 10' 10" 10' 0" 12' 10"f 12' 8" 10' 8" 10' 0" 9' 4"
24 23' 5"f 19' 2" 16' 9" 13' 6"f 13' 1" 11' 0" 10' 5" 9' 8" 11' 8"f 11' 8"f 10' 0" 9' 5" 8' 9" 10' 5"f 10' 5"f 9' 4" 8' 9" 8' 2"
12 33' 9" 26' 9" 23' 5" 20' 11" 18' 3" 15' 5" 14' 6" 13' 5" 19' 0" 16' 7" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 3" 17' 8" 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 3" 11' 4"
18 43 33 16 30' 8" 24' 4" 21' 3" 19' 0" 16' 7" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 3" 17' 3" 15' 1" 12' 9" 12' 0" 11' 1" 15' 7"f 14' 0" 11' 10" 11' 1" 10' 4"
24 26' 9" 21' 3" 18' 7" 16' 5"f 14' 6" 12' 3" 11' 6" 10' 8" 14' 3"f 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8" 12' 9"f 12' 3" 10' 4" 9' 8" 9' 0"
12 36' 4" 28' 10" 25' 2" 22' 6" 19' 8" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 20' 5" 17' 10" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 19' 0" 16' 7" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 3"
4 16 54 50 16 33' 0" 26' 2" 22' 11" 20' 5" 17' 10" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 18' 7" 16' 3" 13' 8" 12' 11" 12' 0" 17' 3" 15' 1" 12' 9" 12' 0" 11' 1"
24 28' 10" 22' 11" 20' 0" 17' 10" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 5" 11' 6" 16' 3" 14' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 10' 5" 15' 1" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8"
12 39' 3" 31' 2" 27' 3" 24' 4" 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 10" 15' 8" 22' 1" 19' 4" 16' 3" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 6" 17' 11" 15' 1" 14' 3" 13' 3"
14 68 50 16 35' 8" 28' 4" 24' 9" 22' 1" 19' 4" 16' 3" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 1" 17' 7" 14' 10" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 8" 16' 3" 13' 9" 12' 11" 12' 0"
24 31' 2" 24' 9" 21' 7" 19' 4" 16' 10" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 5" 17' 7" 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 3" 14' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 10' 6"
12 43' 8" 34' 8" 30' 4" 27' 1" 23' 8" 19' 11" 18' 9" 17' 5" 24' 7" 21' 6" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 10" 22' 10" 19' 11" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8"
12 97 50 16 39' 8" 31' 6" 27' 6" 24' 7" 21' 6" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 10" 22' 4" 19' 6" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" 20' 9" 18' 2" 15' 4" 14' 5" 13' 4"
24 34' 8" 27' 6" 24' 1" 21' 6" 18' 9" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 19' 6" 17' 1" 14' 5" 13' 7" 12' 7" 18' 2" 15' 10" 13' 4" 12' 7" 11' 8"
12 39' 11" 31' 8" 27' 8" 24' 9" 21' 7" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" 21' 7"f 19' 8" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 19' 3"f 18' 3" 15' 5" 14' 6" 13' 5"
20 33 33 16 36' 3" 28' 10" 25' 2" 21' 7"f 19' 8" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 18' 8"f 17' 10" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 16' 8"f 16' 7" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 2"
24 30' 6"f 25' 2" 22' 0" 17' 7"f 17' 2" 14' 6" 13' 7" 12' 8" 15' 3"f 15' 3"f 13' 2" 12' 5" 11' 6" 13' 8"f 13' 8"f 12' 2" 11' 6" 10' 8"
12 44' 3" 35' 1" 30' 8" 27' 5" 23' 11" 20' 2" 19' 0" 17' 8" 24' 11" 21' 9" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0" 23' 1" 20' 2" 17' 0" 16' 0" 14' 11"
18 43 33 16 40' 2" 31' 11" 27' 10" 24' 11" 21' 9" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0" 22' 8" 19' 9" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" 20' 3"f 18' 4" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6"
24 35' 1" 27' 10" 24' 4" 21' 5"f 19' 0" 16' 0" 15' 1" 14' 0" 18' 6"f 17' 3" 14' 7" 13' 8" 12' 9" 16' 7"f 16' 0" 13' 6" 12' 9" 11' 10"
12 47' 8" 37' 10" 33' 1" 29' 6" 25' 10" 21' 9" 20' 6" 19' 0" 26' 10" 23' 5" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" 24' 11" 21' 9" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0"
5.5 16 54 50 16 43' 4" 34' 4" 30' 0" 26' 10" 23' 5" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" 24' 5" 21' 4" 18' 0" 16' 11" 15' 8" 22' 8" 19' 9" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7"
24 37' 10" 30' 0" 26' 3" 23' 5" 20' 6" 17' 3" 16' 3" 15' 1" 21' 4" 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 9" 19' 9" 17' 3" 14' 7" 13' 9" 12' 9"
12 52' 0" 41' 3" 36' 0" 32' 3" 28' 2" 23' 9" 22' 4" 20' 9" 29' 3" 25' 7" 21' 7" 20' 4" 18' 10" 27' 2" 23' 9" 20' 0" 18' 10" 17' 6"
14 68 50 16 47' 3" 37' 6" 32' 9" 29' 3" 25' 7" 21' 7" 20' 4" 18' 10" 26' 7" 23' 3" 19' 7" 18' 5" 17' 1" 24' 8" 21' 7" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 11"
24 41' 3" 32' 9" 28' 7" 25' 7" 22' 4" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 6" 23' 3" 20' 4" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" 21' 7" 18' 10" 15' 11" 14' 11" 13' 11"
12 58' 2" 46' 2" 40' 4" 36' 0" 31' 6" 26' 7" 25' 0" 23' 2" 32' 9" 28' 7" 24' 1" 22' 8" 21' 1" 30' 5" 26' 7" 22' 5" 21' 1" 19' 7"
12 97 50 16 52' 10" 41' 11" 36' 7" 32' 9" 28' 7" 24' 1" 22' 8" 21' 1" 29' 9" 26' 0" 21' 11" 20' 7" 19' 2" 27' 7" 24' 1" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9"
24 46' 2" 36' 7" 32' 0" 28' 7" 25' 0" 21' 1" 19' 10" 18' 5" 26' 0" 22' 8" 19' 2" 18' 0" 16' 9" 24' 1" 21' 1" 17' 9" 16' 9" 15' 6"
12 42' 0" 33' 4" 29' 1" 26' 0"f 22' 9" 19' 2" 18' 1" 16' 9" 22' 6"f 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 20' 2"f 19' 2" 16' 2" 15' 3" 14' 2"
20 33 33 16 38' 2" 30' 3" 26' 5" 22' 6"f 20' 8" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 19' 6"f 18' 9" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 17' 5"f 17' 5" 14' 8" 13' 10" 12' 10"
24 31' 10"f 26' 5" 23' 1" 18' 4"f 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" 15' 11"f 15' 11"f 13' 10" 13' 0" 12' 1" 14' 3"f 14' 3"f 12' 10" 12' 1" 11' 3"
12 46' 4" 36' 9" 32' 2" 28' 9" 25' 1" 21' 2" 19' 11" 18' 6" 26' 1" 22' 10" 19' 3" 18' 1" 16' 10" 24' 3" 21' 2" 17' 10" 16' 10" 15' 7"
18 43 33 16 42' 1" 33' 5" 29' 2" 26' 1" 22' 10" 19' 3" 18' 1" 16' 10" 23' 9" 20' 9" 17' 6" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 4"f 19' 3" 16' 3" 15' 3" 14' 2"
24 36' 9" 29' 2" 25' 6" 22' 6"f 19' 11" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8" 19' 6"f 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" 17' 5"f 16' 10" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 5"
12 49' 11" 39' 8" 34' 8" 31' 0" 27' 1" 22' 10" 21' 6" 19' 11" 28' 2" 24' 7" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 1" 26' 1" 22' 10" 19' 3" 18' 1" 16' 10"
6 16 54 50 16 45' 5" 36' 0" 31' 6" 28' 2" 24' 7" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 1" 25' 7" 22' 4" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" 23' 9" 20' 9" 17' 6" 16' 5" 15' 3"
24 39' 8" 31' 6" 27' 6" 24' 7" 21' 6" 18' 1" 17' 0" 15' 10" 22' 4" 19' 6" 16' 5" 15' 6" 14' 4" 20' 9" 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4"
12 54' 1" 42' 11" 37' 6" 33' 6" 29' 3" 24' 8" 23' 3" 21' 7" 30' 5" 26' 7" 22' 5" 21' 1" 19' 7" 28' 3" 24' 8" 20' 10" 19' 7" 18' 2"
14 68 50 16 49' 1" 39' 0" 34' 1" 30' 5" 26' 7" 22' 5" 21' 1" 19' 7" 27' 8" 24' 2" 20' 5" 19' 2" 17' 10" 25' 8" 22' 5" 18' 11" 17' 10" 16' 6"
24 42' 11" 34' 1" 29' 9" 26' 7" 23' 3" 19' 7" 18' 5" 17' 1" 24' 2" 21' 1" 17' 10" 16' 9" 15' 7" 22' 5" 19' 7" 16' 6" 15' 7" 14' 5"
12 60' 4" 47' 11" 41' 10" 37' 5" 32' 8" 27' 7" 25' 11" 24' 1" 34' 0" 29' 8" 25' 0" 23' 7" 21' 10" 31' 7" 27' 7" 23' 3" 21' 10" 20' 4"
12 97 50 16 54' 10" 43' 6" 38' 0" 34' 0" 29' 8" 25' 0" 23' 7" 21' 10" 30' 10" 27' 0" 22' 9" 21' 5" 19' 10" 28' 8" 25' 0" 21' 1" 19' 10" 18' 5"
24 47' 11" 38' 0" 33' 3" 29' 8" 25' 11" 21' 10" 20' 7" 19' 1" 27' 0" 23' 7" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4" 25' 0" 21' 10" 18' 5" 17' 4" 16' 1"
12 53' 5" * 42' 5" * 37' 0" * 30' 10"f* 28' 11" * 24' 5" * 22' 11" * 21' 4" * 26' 9"f* 26' 3" * 22' 2" * 20' 10" * 19' 4" * 23' 11"f* 23' 11"f* 20' 7" * 19' 4" * 18' 0" *
20 33 33 16 46' 3"f* 38' 6" * 33' 8" * 26' 9"f* 26' 3" * 22' 2" * 20' 10" * 19' 4" * 23' 2"f* 23' 2"f* 20' 2" * 18' 11" * 17' 7" * 20' 8"f* 20' 8"f* 18' 8" * 17' 7" * 16' 4" *
24 37' 9"f* 33' 8" * 29' 5" * 21' 10"f* 21' 10"f* 19' 4" * 18' 3" * 16' 11" * 18' 11"f* 18' 11"f* 17' 7" * 16' 7" * 15' 4" * 16' 11"f* 16' 11"f* 16' 4" * 15' 4" * 14' 3" *
12 58' 9" 46' 7" 40' 9" 36' 5" 31' 10" 26' 10" 25' 3" 23' 5" 33' 1" 28' 11" 24' 4" 22' 11" 21' 3" 30' 2"f 26' 10" 22' 7" 21' 3" 19' 9"
18 43 33 16 53' 4" 42' 4" 37' 0" 33' 1" 28' 11" 24' 4" 22' 11" 21' 3" 29' 3"f 26' 3" 22' 2" 20' 10" 19' 4" 26' 2"f 24' 4" 20' 7" 19' 4" 17' 11"
24 46' 7" 37' 0" 32' 4" 27' 7"f 25' 3" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" 23' 10"f 22' 11" 19' 4" 18' 2" 16' 11" 21' 4"f 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 11" 15' 8"
12 63' 3" 50' 3" 43' 10" 39' 3" 34' 3" 28' 11" 27' 2" 25' 3" 35' 8" 31' 2" 26' 3" 24' 8" 22' 11" 33' 1" 28' 11" 24' 4" 22' 11" 21' 3"
8 16 54 50 16 57' 6" 45' 8" 39' 10" 35' 8" 31' 2" 26' 3" 24' 8" 22' 11" 32' 4" 28' 3" 23' 10" 22' 5" 20' 10" 30' 1" 26' 3" 22' 2" 20' 10" 19' 4"
24 50' 3" 39' 10" 34' 10" 31' 2" 27' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 20' 0" 28' 3" 24' 8" 20' 10" 19' 7" 18' 2" 26' 3" 22' 11" 19' 4" 18' 2" 16' 11"
12 68' 5" 54' 4" 47' 6" 42' 5" 37' 1" 31' 3" 29' 5" 27' 4" 38' 7" 33' 8" 28' 5" 26' 9" 24' 10" 35' 9" 31' 3" 26' 4" 24' 10" 23' 0"
14 68 50 16 62' 2" 49' 4" 43' 1" 38' 7" 33' 8" 28' 5" 26' 9" 24' 10" 35' 0" 30' 7" 25' 10" 24' 3" 22' 6" 32' 6" 28' 5" 23' 11" 22' 6" 20' 11"
24 54' 4" 43' 1" 37' 8" 33' 8" 29' 5" 24' 10" 23' 4" 21' 8" 30' 7" 26' 9" 22' 6" 21' 3" 19' 8" 28' 5" 24' 10" 20' 11" 19' 8" 18' 3"
12 76' 6" 60' 9" 53' 1" 47' 5" 41' 5" 34' 11" 32' 11" 30' 6" 43' 1" 37' 8" 31' 9" 29' 10" 27' 9" 40' 0" 34' 11" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 9"
12 97 50 16 69' 6" 55' 2" 48' 2" 43' 1" 37' 8" 31' 9" 29' 10" 27' 9" 39' 2" 34' 2" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 36' 4" 31' 9" 26' 9" 25' 2" 23' 5"
24 60' 9" 48' 2" 42' 1" 37' 8" 32' 11" 27' 9" 26' 1" 24' 3" 34' 2" 29' 10" 25' 2" 23' 8" 22' 0" 31' 9" 27' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" 20' 5"

Limiting Heights Notes


1) SI 1" = 25.4 mm
2) Table values of 120, 240, 360, 600, 720 and 900 represent the allowable deflection limit.
3) Studs are checked for simple-span deflection and stress. Stress calculations are made for mid-span fully braced moment, end shear through the unperforated section, and shear moment interaction through the perforated
section 10" away from the end bearing.
4) Wind loads are multiplied by 0.7 for deflection calculations per Section B1 of the AISI Wall Stud Design Standard except for the 5 psf load which is considered an interior wall load.
5) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
6) Limiting heights are based on continuous lateral support of each flange over the full height of the stud for lateral bracing.
7) Heights are based on steel properties only without composite effects of sheathing.
8) Check end reactions for web crippling.
9) Cells having an "f" indicate the limiting height is controlled by stress. Cells having an " * " have h/t > 200 and thus require bearing stiffeners designed in accordance with the AISI NAS - 2001 with the 2004 supplement.
10) Capacities are calculated according to the the AISI NAS - 2001 with the 2004 supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no closer than 24" o/c is assumed.
11) Yield strength of 20 and 18 gauge members is 33 ksi, 16-gauge and heavier are 50 ksi.

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HDS® Limiting Heights

HDS® Limiting Heights


A

Web A B
3 5/8" 3" 1 -1/16"
4" 3" 1 -1/16"
Webs= 5 1/2" 3 1/2" 1"
3.625" ,4" ,5.5" ,6" ,8" 6" 3" 2 -1/4"
8" 3" 2-1/4"
B

Allowable HDS Limiting Heights (ft-in)


Member Fy Spacing 30 psf 35 psf 40 psf
Size (in.) Ga. Mils (ksi) (in.) 240 360 600 720 900 240 360 600 720 900 240 360 600 720 900
12 12' 8"f 12' 1" 10' 2" 9' 7" 8' 11" 11' 9"f 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 8' 6" 11' 0"f 11' 0"f 9' 3" 8' 9" 8' 1"
20 33 33 16 11' 0"f 11' 0"f 9' 3" 8' 9" 8' 1" 10' 2"f 10' 2"f 8' 10" 8' 3" 7' 8" 9' 6"f 9' 6"f 8' 5" 7' 11" 7' 4"
24 9' 0"f 9' 0"f 8' 1" 7' 7" 7' 1" 8' 4"f 8' 4"f 7' 8" 7' 3" 6' 9" 7' 9"f 7' 9"f 7' 4" 6' 11" 6' 5"
12 15' 4" 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8" 9' 11" 14' 3"f 12' 9" 10' 9" 10' 1" 9' 5" 13' 4"f 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8" 9' 0"
18 43 33 16 13' 4"f 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8" 9' 0" 12' 4"f 11' 7" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" 11' 7"f 11' 1" 9' 4" 8' 10" 8' 2"
24 10' 11"f 10' 8" 9' 0" 8' 5" 7' 10" 10' 1"f 10' 1"f 8' 6" 8' 0" 7' 5" 9' 5"f 9' 5"f 8' 2" 7' 8" 7' 2"
12 16' 6" 14' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 10' 8" 15' 9" 13' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 10' 1" 15' 0" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8"
3.625 16 54 50 16 15' 0" 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8" 14' 3" 12' 6" 10' 6" 9' 11" 9' 2" 13' 8" 11' 11" 10' 1" 9' 6" 8' 9"
24 13' 2" 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 1" 8' 5" 12' 6" 10' 11" 9' 2" 8' 8" 8' 0" 11' 11" 10' 5" 8' 9" 8' 3" 7' 8"
12 17' 10" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 5" 11' 6" 17' 0" 14' 10" 12' 6" 11' 9" 10' 11" 16' 3" 14' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 10' 5"
14 68 50 16 16' 3" 14' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 10' 5" 15' 5" 13' 6" 11' 4" 10' 8" 9' 11" 14' 9" 12' 11" 10' 10" 10' 3" 9' 6"
24 14' 2" 12' 5" 10' 5" 9' 10" 9' 2" 13' 6" 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 8' 8" 12' 11" 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 8' 4"
12 19' 11" 17' 4" 14' 8" 13' 9" 12' 10" 18' 11" 16' 6" 13' 11" 13' 1" 12' 2" 18' 1" 15' 9" 13' 4" 12' 6" 11' 8"
12 97 50 16 18' 1" 15' 9" 13' 4" 12' 6" 11' 8" 17' 2" 15' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 16' 5" 14' 4" 12' 1" 11' 5" 10' 7"
24 15' 9" 13' 9" 11' 8" 10' 11" 10' 2" 15' 0" 13' 1" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8" 14' 4" 12' 6" 10' 7" 9' 11" 9' 3"
12 13' 6"f 13' 1" 11' 0" 10' 5" 9' 8" 12' 6"f 12' 5" 10' 6" 9' 10" 9' 2" 11' 8"f 11' 8"f 10' 0" 9' 5" 8' 9"
20 33 33 16 11' 8"f 11' 8"f 10' 0" 9' 5" 8' 9" 10' 10"f 10' 10"f 9' 6" 8' 11" 8' 4" 10' 1"f 10' 1"f 9' 1" 8' 7" 7' 11"
24 9' 7"f 9' 7"f 8' 9" 8' 3" 7' 8" 8' 10"f 8' 10"f 8' 4" 7' 10" 7' 3" 8' 3"f 8' 3"f 7' 11" 7' 6" 6' 11"
12 16' 5"f 14' 6" 12' 3" 11' 6" 10' 8" 15' 2"f 13' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 10' 2" 14' 3"f 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8"
18 43 33 16 14' 3"f 13' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8" 13' 2"f 12' 6" 10' 7" 9' 11" 9' 3" 12' 4"f 12' 0" 10' 1" 9' 6" 8' 10"
24 11' 7"f 11' 6" 9' 8" 9' 2" 8' 6" 10' 9"f 10' 9"f 9' 3" 8' 8" 8' 1" 10' 1"f 10' 1"f 8' 10" 8' 4" 7' 8"
12 17' 10" 15' 7" 13' 2" 12' 5" 11' 6" 17' 0" 14' 10" 12' 6" 11' 9" 10' 11" 16' 3" 14' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 10' 5"
4 16 54 50 16 16' 3" 14' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 10' 5" 15' 5" 13' 6" 11' 4" 10' 8" 9' 11" 14' 9" 12' 11" 10' 10" 10' 3" 9' 6"
24 14' 2" 12' 5" 10' 5" 9' 10" 9' 2" 13' 6" 11' 9" 9' 11" 9' 4" 8' 8" 12' 11" 11' 3" 9' 6" 8' 11" 8' 4"
12 19' 4" 16' 10" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 5" 18' 4" 16' 0" 13' 6" 12' 9" 11' 10" 17' 7" 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4"
14 68 50 16 17' 7" 15' 4" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 8" 14' 7" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 11" 13' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" 10' 3"
24 15' 4" 13' 5" 11' 4" 10' 8" 9' 10" 14' 7" 12' 9" 10' 9" 10' 1" 9' 4" 13' 11" 12' 2" 10' 3" 9' 8" 9' 0"
12 21' 6" 18' 9" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 20' 5" 17' 10" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 19' 6" 17' 1" 14' 5" 13' 7" 12' 7"
12 97 50 16 19' 6" 17' 1" 14' 5" 13' 7" 12' 7" 18' 7" 16' 3" 13' 8" 12' 10" 11' 11" 17' 9" 15' 6" 13' 1" 12' 4" 11' 5"
24 17' 1" 14' 11" 12' 7" 11' 10" 11' 0" 16' 3" 14' 2" 11' 11" 11' 3" 10' 5" 15' 6" 13' 7" 11' 5" 10' 9" 10' 0"
12 17' 7"f 17' 2" 14' 6" 13' 7" 12' 8" 16' 4"f 16' 4"f 13' 9" 12' 11" 12' 0" 15' 3"f 15' 3"f 13' 2" 12' 5" 11' 6"
20 33 33 16 15' 3"f 15' 3"f 13' 2" 12' 5" 11' 6" 14' 1"f 14' 1"f 12' 6" 11' 9" 10' 11" 13' 2"f 13' 2"f 11' 11" 11' 3" 10' 5"
24 12' 5"f 12' 5"f 11' 6" 10' 10" 10' 0" 11' 6"f 11' 6"f 10' 11" 10' 3" 9' 6" 10' 9"f 10' 9"f 10' 5" 9' 10" 9' 1"
12 21' 5"f 19' 0" 16' 0" 15' 1" 14' 0" 19' 10"f 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" 18' 6"f 17' 3" 14' 7" 13' 8" 12' 9"
18 43 33 16 18' 6"f 17' 3" 14' 7" 13' 8" 12' 9" 17' 2"f 16' 5" 13' 10" 13' 0" 12' 1" 16' 0"f 15' 8" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7"
24 15' 1"f 15' 1" 12' 9" 12' 0" 11' 1" 14' 0"f 14' 0"f 12' 1" 11' 4" 10' 7" 13' 1"f 13' 1"f 11' 7" 10' 11" 10' 1"
12 23' 5" 20' 6" 17' 3" 16' 3" 15' 1" 22' 3" 19' 5" 16' 5" 15' 5" 14' 4" 21' 4" 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 9"
5.5 16 54 50 16 21' 4" 18' 7" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 9" 20' 3" 17' 8" 14' 11" 14' 0" 13' 0" 19' 4" 16' 11" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 5"
24 18' 7" 16' 3" 13' 9" 12' 11" 12' 0" 17' 8" 15' 5" 13' 0" 12' 3" 11' 5" 16' 11" 14' 9" 12' 5" 11' 9" 10' 11"
12 25' 7" 22' 4" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 6" 24' 3" 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 10" 15' 8" 23' 3" 20' 4" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11"
14 68 50 16 23' 3" 20' 4" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" 22' 1" 19' 3" 16' 3" 15' 4" 14' 2" 21' 1" 18' 5" 15' 7" 14' 8" 13' 7"
24 20' 4" 17' 9" 14' 11" 14' 1" 13' 1" 19' 3" 16' 10" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 5" 18' 5" 16' 1" 13' 7" 12' 9" 11' 10"
12 28' 7" 25' 0" 21' 1" 19' 10" 18' 5" 27' 2" 23' 9" 20' 0" 18' 10" 17' 6" 26' 0" 22' 8" 19' 2" 18' 0" 16' 9"
12 97 50 16 26' 0" 22' 8" 19' 2" 18' 0" 16' 9" 24' 8" 21' 7" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 11" 23' 7" 20' 7" 17' 5" 16' 4" 15' 2"
24 22' 8" 19' 10" 16' 9" 15' 9" 14' 7" 21' 7" 18' 10" 15' 11" 14' 11" 13' 11" 20' 7" 18' 0" 15' 2" 14' 4" 13' 3"
12 18' 4"f 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" 17' 0"f 17' 0"f 14' 5" 13' 7" 12' 8" 15' 11"f 15' 11"f 13' 10" 13' 0" 12' 1"
20 33 33 16 15' 11"f 15' 11"f 13' 10" 13' 0" 12' 1" 14' 9"f 14' 9"f 13' 2" 12' 4" 11' 6" 13' 9"f 13' 9"f 12' 7" 11' 10" 11' 0"
24 13' 0"f 13' 0"f 12' 1" 11' 4" 10' 7" 12' 0"f 12' 0"f 11' 6" 10' 10" 10' 0" 11' 3"f 11' 3"f 11' 0" 10' 4" 9' 7"
12 22' 6"f 19' 11" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8" 20' 10"f 18' 11" 16' 0" 15' 0" 13' 11" 19' 6"f 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4"
18 43 33 16 19' 6"f 18' 1" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" 18' 0"f 17' 2" 14' 6" 13' 8" 12' 8" 16' 10"f 16' 5" 13' 10" 13' 1" 12' 1"
24 15' 11"f 15' 10" 13' 4" 12' 7" 11' 8" 14' 9"f 14' 9"f 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 13' 9"f 13' 9"f 12' 1" 11' 5" 10' 7"
12 24' 7" 21' 6" 18' 1" 17' 0" 15' 10" 23' 4" 20' 5" 17' 2" 16' 2" 15' 0" 22' 4" 19' 6" 16' 5" 15' 6" 14' 4"
6 16 54 50 16 22' 4" 19' 6" 16' 5" 15' 6" 14' 4" 21' 2" 18' 6" 15' 8" 14' 8" 13' 8" 20' 3" 17' 9" 14' 11" 14' 1" 13' 1"
24 19' 6" 17' 0" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 7" 18' 6" 16' 2" 13' 8" 12' 10" 11' 11" 17' 9" 15' 6" 13' 1" 12' 3" 11' 5"
12 26' 7" 23' 3" 19' 7" 18' 5" 17' 1" 25' 3" 22' 1" 18' 7" 17' 6" 16' 3" 24' 2" 21' 1" 17' 10" 16' 9" 15' 7"
14 68 50 16 24' 2" 21' 1" 17' 10" 16' 9" 15' 7" 22' 11" 20' 1" 16' 11" 15' 11" 14' 9" 21' 11" 19' 2" 16' 2" 15' 3" 14' 2"
24 21' 1" 18' 5" 15' 7" 14' 8" 13' 7" 20' 1" 17' 6" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 19' 2" 16' 9" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 4"
12 29' 8" 25' 11" 21' 10" 20' 7" 19' 1" 28' 2" 24' 8" 20' 9" 19' 7" 18' 2" 27' 0" 23' 7" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4"
12 97 50 16 27' 0" 23' 7" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4" 25' 7" 22' 5" 18' 11" 17' 9" 16' 6" 24' 6" 21' 5" 18' 1" 17' 0" 15' 9"
24 23' 7" 20' 7" 17' 4" 16' 4" 15' 2" 22' 5" 19' 7" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" 21' 5" 18' 8" 15' 9" 14' 10" 13' 9"
12 21' 10"f* 21' 10"f* 19' 4" * 18' 3" * 16' 11" * 20' 2"f* 20' 2"f* 18' 5" * 17' 4" * 16' 1" * 18' 11"f* 18' 11"f* 17' 7" * 16' 7" * 15' 4" *
20 33 33 16 18' 11"f* 18' 11"f* 17' 7" * 16' 7" * 15' 4" * 17' 6"f* 17' 6"f* 16' 8" * 15' 9" * 14' 7" * 16' 4"f* 16' 4"f* 16' 0" * 15' 0" * 13' 11" *
24 15' 5"f* 15' 5"f* 15' 4" * 14' 5" * 13' 5" * 13' 6"f* 13' 6"f* 13' 6"f* 13' 6"f* 12' 9" * 11' 10"f* 11' 10"f* 11' 10"f* 11' 10"f* 11' 10"f*
12 27' 7"f 25' 3" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" 25' 6"f 24' 0" 20' 3" 19' 0" 17' 8" 23' 10"f 22' 11" 19' 4" 18' 2" 16' 11"
18 43 33 16 23' 10"f 22' 11" 19' 4" 18' 2" 16' 11" 22' 1"f 21' 9" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 1" 20' 8"f 20' 8"f 17' 7" 16' 6" 15' 4"
24 19' 6"f 19' 6"f 16' 11" 15' 11" 14' 9" 18' 0"f 18' 0"f 16' 1" 15' 1" 14' 0" 16' 10"f 16' 10"f 15' 4" 14' 5" 13' 5"
12 31' 2" 27' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 20' 0" 29' 7" 25' 10" 21' 9" 20' 6" 19' 0" 28' 3" 24' 8" 20' 10" 19' 7" 18' 2"
8 16 54 50 16 28' 3" 24' 8" 20' 10" 19' 7" 18' 2" 26' 10" 23' 6" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4" 25' 8" 22' 5" 18' 11" 17' 10" 16' 6"
24 24' 8" 21' 7" 18' 2" 17' 2" 15' 11" 23' 6" 20' 6" 17' 4" 16' 3" 15' 1" 22' 5" 19' 7" 16' 6" 15' 7" 14' 5"
12 33' 8" 29' 5" 24' 10" 23' 4" 21' 8" 32' 0" 27' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 20' 7" 30' 7" 26' 9" 22' 6" 21' 3" 19' 8"
14 68 50 16 30' 7" 26' 9" 22' 6" 21' 3" 19' 8" 29' 1" 25' 5" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 8" 27' 10" 24' 3" 20' 6" 19' 3" 17' 11"
24 26' 9" 23' 4" 19' 8" 18' 6" 17' 2" 25' 5" 22' 2" 18' 8" 17' 7" 16' 4" 24' 3" 21' 3" 17' 11" 16' 10" 15' 8"
12 37' 8" 32' 11" 27' 9" 26' 1" 24' 3" 35' 9" 31' 3" 26' 4" 24' 9" 23' 0" 34' 2" 29' 10" 25' 2" 23' 8" 22' 0"
12 97 50 16 34' 2" 29' 10" 25' 2" 23' 8" 22' 0" 32' 6" 28' 4" 23' 11" 22' 6" 20' 11" 31' 1" 27' 2" 22' 11" 21' 6" 20' 0"
24 29' 10" 26' 1" 22' 0" 20' 9" 19' 3" 28' 4" 24' 9" 20' 11" 19' 8" 18' 3" 27' 2" 23' 8" 20' 0" 18' 10" 17' 6"

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Allowable HDS Axial Loads (kips)
5 PSF
Member 3.625'' HDS Members 4'' HDS Members 5 .5" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 3.34 a 5.06 a 8.20 a 10.45 a 14.35 a 3.55 a 5.39 a 8.96 a 11.81 a 16.42 a 4.09 a 6.30 a 11.13 a 15.61 a 24.10 a
8 16 3.24 a 4.96 a 8.10 a 10.36 a 14.27 a 3.46 a 5.30 a 8.87 a 11.72 a 16.34 a 4.04 a 6.25 a 11.08 a 15.55 a 24.04 a
HDS® Axial Load Tables

24 3.05 a 4.75 a 7.92 a 10.19 a 14.11 a 3.29 a 5.11 a 8.70 a 11.55 a 16.18 a 3.93 a 6.14 a 10.97 a 15.44 a 23.92 a
12 3.12 a 4.75 a 7.58 a 9.56 a 13.16 a 3.36 a 5.13 a 8.43 a 11.03 a 15.31 a 3.99 a 6.16 a 10.84 a 15.2 a 23.39 a
9 16 3.00 a 4.62 a 7.46 a 9.45 a 13.06 a 3.25 a 5.01 a 8.32 a 10.92 a 15.21 a 3.92 a 6.09 a 10.77 a 15.13 a 23.32 a
24 2.76 a 4.36 a 7.23 a 9.23 a 12.85 a 3.03 a 4.78 a 8.10 a 10.71 a 15.01 a 3.79 a 5.95 a 10.63 a 14.98 a 23.17 a
12 2.88 a 4.41 a 6.93 a 8.63 a 11.92 a 3.15 a 4.83 a 7.84 a 10.19 a 14.14 a 3.88 a 6.01 a 10.51 a 14.74 a 22.6 a
10 16 2.73 a 4.25 a 6.78 a 8.50 a 11.79 a 3.01 a 4.69 a 7.71 a 10.06 a 14.01 a 3.79 a 5.92 a 10.42 a 14.65 a 22.51 a
24 2.45 a 3.94 a 6.50 a 8.24 a 11.55 a 2.75 a 4.40 a 7.44 a 9.80 a 13.77 a 3.63 a 5.74 a 10.25 a 14.47 a 22.32 a
12 2.63 a 4.05 a 6.17 a 7.68 a 10.64 a 2.92 a 4.51 a 7.23 a 9.30 a 12.92 a 3.75 a 5.83 a 10.14 a 14.23 a 21.73 a
11 16 2.46 a 3.86 a 6.00 a 7.53 a 10.49 a 2.76 a 4.34 a 7.07 a 9.14 a 12.77 a 3.65 a 5.72 a 10.03 a 14.12 a 21.62 a
24 2.14 a 3.51 a 5.69 a 7.25 a 10.22 a 2.46 a 4.01 a 6.76 a 8.84 a 12.48 a 3.45 a 5.50 a 9.82 a 13.89 a 21.38 a
12 2.37 a 3.67 a 5.42 a 6.79 a 9.46 a 2.68 a 4.17 a 6.56 a 8.38 a 11.68 a 3.61 a 5.63 a 9.74 a 13.68 a 20.79 a
12 16 2.18 a 3.46 a 5.24 a 6.63 a 9.30 a 2.5 a 3.97 a 6.38 a 8.21 a 11.52 a 3.49 a 5.50 a 9.61 a 13.54 a 20.65 a
24 1.83 a 3.08 a 4.91 a 6.32 a 9.00 a 2.16 a 3.60 a 6.03 a 7.87 a 11.19 a 3.25 a 5.25 a 9.36 a 13.26 a 20.36 a
12 1.85 a 2.93 a 4.17 a 5.31 a 7.49 a 2.19 a 3.47 a 5.19 a 6.64 a 9.35 a 3.29 a 5.19 a 8.85 a 12.43 a 18.73 a
14 16 1.64 a 2.69 a 3.98 a 5.13 a 7.31 a 1.98 a 3.23 a 4.99 a 6.44 a 9.16 a 3.13 a 5.01 a 8.67 a 12.24 a 18.53 a
24 1.26 c 2.27 b 3.64 a 4.79 a 6.97 a 1.59 b 2.79 a 4.61 a 6.07 a 8.79 a 2.82 a 4.67 a 8.34 a 11.86 a 18.14 a
12 1.38 b 2.22 a 3.23 a 4.17 a 5.96 a 1.72 a 2.78 a 4.11 a 5.27 a 7.52 a 2.94 a 4.69 a 7.87 a 11.00 a 16.51 a
16 16 1.17 c 1.99 b 3.04 a 3.98 a 5.77 a 1.49 b 2.52 a 3.89 a 5.06 a 7.30 a 2.74 a 4.47 a 7.65 a 10.75 a 16.25 a
24 0.79 e 1.57 d 2.70 c 3.65 b 5.42 a 1.08 d 2.07 c 3.50 b 4.68 a 6.91 a 2.36 a 4.04 a 7.24 a 10.28 a 15.76 a

15 PSF
Member 3.625'' HDS Members 4'' HDS Members 5 .5" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 2.77 a 4.46 a 7.64 a 9.93 a 13.86 a 3.03 a 4.85 a 8.45 a 11.31 a 15.94 a 3.78 a 5.97 a 10.81 a 15.27 a 23.75 a
8 16 2.51 a 4.17 a 7.38 a 9.67 a 13.62 a 2.78 a 4.58 a 8.21 a 11.07 a 15.71 a 3.62 a 5.81 a 10.65 a 15.10 a 23.57 a
24 2.00 a 3.62 a 6.87 a 9.18 a 13.15 a 2.31 a 4.08 a 7.73 a 10.59 a 15.26 a 3.31 a 5.48 a 10.34 a 14.76 a 23.23 a
12 2.42 a 4.00 a 6.89 a 8.91 a 12.55 a 2.72 a 4.44 a 7.78 a 10.40 a 14.72 a 3.59 a 5.74 a 10.43 a 14.76 a 22.94 a
9 16 2.10 a 3.65 a 6.57 a 8.61 a 12.25 a 2.41 a 4.12 a 7.48 a 10.10 a 14.43 a 3.39 a 5.53 a 10.22 a 14.55 a 22.72 a
24 1.51 a 3.01 a 5.96 a 8.03 a 11.69 a 1.85 a 3.51 a 6.89 a 9.510 a 13.86 a 3.00 a 5.12 a 9.82 a 14.12 a 22.28 a
12 2.06 a 3.52 a 6.11 a 7.87 a 11.19 a 2.38 a 4.00 a 7.06 a 9.43 a 13.41 a 3.38 a 5.48 a 9.99 a 14.19 a 22.04 a
10 16 1.70 a 3.12 a 5.74 a 7.53 a 10.85 a 2.03 a 3.62 a 6.70 a 9.07 a 13.06 a 3.14 a 5.22 a 9.74 a 13.92 a 21.76 a
24 1.04 b 2.40 a 5.06 a 6.87 a 10.2 a 1.38 a 2.92 a 6.02 a 8.40 a 12.40 a 2.67 a 4.72 a 9.25 a 13.39 a 21.20 a
12 1.71 a 3.03 a 5.26 a 6.84 a 9.82 a 2.04 a 3.55 a 6.32 a 8.42 a 12.07 a 3.15 a 5.19 a 9.51 a 13.56 a 21.03 a
11 16 1.31 b 2.60 a 4.87 a 6.46 a 9.44 a 1.65 a 3.12 a 5.91 a 8.01 a 11.67 a 2.87 a 4.88 a 9.21 a 13.22 a 20.69 a
24 0.61 d 1.82 b 4.15 a 5.77 a 8.74 a 0.94 b 2.34 a 5.16 a 7.27 a 10.93 a 2.31 a 4.28 a 8.62 a 12.58 a 20.02 a
12 1.37 a 2.56 a 4.46 a 5.89 a 8.57 a 1.70 a 3.09 a 5.55 a 7.41 a 10.74 a 2.91 a 4.87 a 8.99 a 12.86 a 19.95 a
12 16 0.95 c 2.10 a 4.06 a 5.50 a 8.17 a 1.28 b 2.62 a 5.11 a 6.97 a 10.30 a 2.58 a 4.51 a 8.64 a 12.47 a 19.54 a
24 0.23 d 1.30 c 3.34 b 4.79 a 7.44 a 0.53 d 1.79 b 4.32 a 6.19 a 9.50 a 1.94 a 3.82 a 7.95 a 11.71 a 18.74 a
12 0.77 d 1.73 b 3.18 a 4.35 a 6.51 a 1.08 c 2.22 a 4.10 a 5.57 a 8.28 a 2.38 a 4.19 a 7.85 a 11.32 a 17.57 a
14 16 0.35 e 1.25 d 2.78 c 3.95 a 6.09 a 0.63 d 1.72 c 3.65 a 5.12 a 7.81 a 1.97 a 3.73 a 7.40 a 10.81 a 17.03 a
24 0.45 e 2.08 d 3.24 c 5.34 b 0.84 d 2.86 c 4.32 b 6.97 a 1.20 b 2.87 a 6.54 a 9.85 a 16.01 a
12 0.32 e 1.05 d 2.26 c 3.20 b 4.95 a 0.56 d 1.48 c 3.00 b 4.18 a 6.39 a 1.84 a 3.46 a 6.66 a 9.63 a 15.07 a
16 16 0.60 e 1.88 d 2.82 c 4.53 b 0.11 e 0.98 d 2.56 c 3.73 b 5.92 a 1.36 b 2.92 a 6.12 a 9.03 a 14.42 a
24 1.22 e 2.14 e 3.80 d 0.12 e 1.80 e 2.96 d 5.08 c 0.50 d 1.95 b 5.14 a 7.94 a 13.23 a

20 PSF
Member 3.625'' HDS Members 4'' HDS Members 5 .5" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 2.51 a 4.17 a 7.38 a 9.67 a 13.62 a 2.78 a 4.58 a 8.21 a 11.07 a 15.71 a 3.62 a 5.81 a 10.65 a 15.10 a 23.57 a
8 16 2.16 a 3.80 a 7.03 a 9.34 a 13.31 a 2.46 a 4.24 a 7.88 a 10.75 a 15.41 a 3.41 a 5.59 a 10.44 a 14.87 a 23.34 a
24 1.52 a 3.11 a 6.38 a 8.71 a 12.70 a 1.85 a 3.59 a 7.26 a 10.13 a 14.81 a 3.00 a 5.15 a 10.02 a 14.43 a 22.89 a
12 2.10 a 3.65 a 6.57 a 8.61 a 12.25 a 2.41 a 4.12 a 7.48 a 10.10 a 14.43 a 3.39 a 5.53 a 10.22 a 14.55 a 22.72 a
9 16 1.70 a 3.22 a 6.16 a 8.22 a 11.87 a 2.03 a 3.71 a 7.08 a 9.71 a 14.05 a 3.13 a 5.25 a 9.96 a 14.26 a 22.42 a
24 0.97 b 2.41 a 5.40 a 7.48 a 11.14 a 1.32 a 2.93 a 6.34 a 8.96 a 13.32 a 2.62 a 4.71 a 9.43 a 13.69 a 21.84 a
12 1.70 a 3.12 a 5.74 a 7.53 a 10.85 a 2.03 a 3.62 a 6.70 a 9.07 a 13.06 a 3.14 a 5.22 a 9.74 a 13.92 a 21.76 a
10 16 1.25 b 2.63 a 5.28 a 7.08 a 10.41 a 1.59 a 3.14 a 6.24 a 8.62 a 12.62 a 2.83 a 4.88 a 9.41 a 13.56 a 21.39 a
24 0.45 d 1.74 b 4.44 a 6.27 a 9.59 a 0.79 b 2.27 a 5.40 a 7.76 a 11.77 a 2.21 a 4.23 a 8.77 a 12.86 a 20.66 a
12 1.31 b 2.60 a 4.87 a 6.46 a 9.44 a 1.65 a 3.12 a 5.91 a 8.01 a 11.67 a 2.87 a 4.88 a 9.21 a 13.22 a 20.69 a
11 16 0.84 c 2.07 a 4.38 a 5.99 a 8.97 a 1.17 b 2.59 a 5.40 a 7.51 a 11.17 a 2.50 a 4.48 a 8.81 a 12.79 a 20.24 a
24 1.13 c 3.51 b 5.14 a 8.09 a 0.31 d 1.63 b 4.48 a 6.58 a 10.23 a 1.79 a 3.71 a 8.05 a 11.96 a 19.37 a
12 0.95 c 2.10 a 4.06 a 5.50 a 8.17 a 1.28 b 2.62 a 5.11 a 6.97 a 10.30 a 2.58 a 4.51 a 8.64 a 12.47 a 19.54 a
12 16 0.46 d 1.55 c 3.57 b 5.01 a 7.67 a 0.77 c 2.05 b 4.58 a 6.44 a 9.76 a 2.15 a 4.05 a 8.17 a 11.96 a 19.01 a
24 0.60 d 2.70 d 4.15 c 6.77 a 1.05 d 3.62 c 5.47 a 8.76 a 1.35 a 3.17 a 7.29 a 10.99 a 17.98 a
12 0.35 e 1.25 d 2.78 c 3.95 a 6.09 a 0.63 d 1.72 c 3.65 a 5.12 a 7.81 a 1.97 a 3.73 a 7.40 a 10.81 a 17.03 a
14 16 0.70 e 2.30 d 3.46 c 5.58 a 0.09 e 1.12 d 3.11 c 4.57 b 7.24 a 1.45 a 3.15 a 6.81 a 10.16 a 16.34 a
24 1.48 e 2.62 d 4.67 c 0.08 e 2.17 d 3.62 d 6.22 b 0.49 c 2.08 b 5.74 a 8.96 a 15.05 a
12 0.60 e 1.88 d 2.82 c 4.53 b 0.11 e 0.98 d 2.56 c 3.73 b 5.92 a 1.36 b 2.92 a 6.12 a 9.03 a 14.42 a
16 16 0.08 f 1.43 e 2.36 d 4.03 c 0.39 e 2.04 d 3.20 d 5.35 b 0.77 c 2.26 b 5.46 a 8.29 a 13.61 a
24 0.66 f 1.56 e 3.16 e 1.14 e 2.29 e 4.35 d 1.07 d 4.27 c 6.95 a 12.15 a

Axial Load Notes


1) Studs are assumed to be simple span.
2) Axial loads are assumed to pass through the geometric centroid of the section.
3) Allowable axial loads when combined with 5 psf lateral load are applicable for interior use only.(no lateral wind loading)
4) Cells marked with an a, b, c, d ,e, or f meet L/720, L/600, L/480, L/360, L/240 or L/120 respectively. Blank cells do not meet L/120.
5) Wind loads are multiplied by 0.7 for deflection calculations per Section B1 of the AISI Wall Stud Design Standard except for the 5 psf load which is
considered an interior wall load.

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HDS® Axial Load Tables

HDS® Axial Load Tables


Allowable HDS Axial Loads (kips)
5 PSF
Member 6" HDS Members 8" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 5.09 a 8.10 a 14.77 a 20.74 a 30.98 a 5.31 a* 8.47 a 15.60 a 22.27 a 33.77 a
8 16 5.03 a 8.04 a 14.71 a 20.67 a 30.90 a 5.27 a* 8.43 a 15.56 a 22.23 a 33.72 a
24 4.90 a 7.90 a 14.57 a 20.53 a 30.75 a 5.19 a* 8.34 a 15.47 a 22.14 a 33.63 a
12 4.96 a 7.92 a 14.49 a 20.11 a 29.97 a 5.24 a* 8.38 a 15.40 a 21.95 a 33.25 a
9 16 4.89 a 7.84 a 14.40 a 20.02 a 29.87 a 5.19 a* 8.32 a 15.35 a 21.89 a 33.19 a
24 4.73 a 7.67 a 14.23 a 19.83 a 29.67 a 5.08 a* 8.21 a 15.24 a 21.78 a 33.07 a
12 4.82 a 7.72 a 14.09 a 19.40 a 28.84 a 5.16 a* 8.27 a 15.18 a 21.58 a 32.65 a
10 16 4.73 a 7.61 a 13.98 a 19.29 a 28.72 a 5.10 a* 8.20 a 15.11 a 21.50 a 32.57 a
24 4.54 a 7.40 a 13.76 a 19.05 a 28.47 a 4.96 a* 8.06 a 14.97 a 21.36 a 32.42 a
12 4.67 a 7.49 a 13.57 a 18.62 a 27.62 a 5.07 a* 8.14 a 14.92 a 21.15 a 31.97 a
11 16 4.55 a 7.36 a 13.43 a 18.47 a 27.47 a 4.99 a* 8.06 a 14.84 a 21.06 a 31.88 a
24 4.32 a 7.11 a 13.16 a 18.18 a 27.16 a 4.83 a* 7.89 a 14.67 a 20.88 a 31.69 a
12 4.50 a 7.24 a 13.00 a 17.71 a 26.32 a 4.97 a* 8.00 a 14.69 a 20.68 a 31.22 a
12 16 4.36 a 7.08 a 12.84 a 17.53 a 26.13 a 4.87 a* 7.90 a 14.59 a 20.57 a 31.10 a
24 4.08 a 6.78 a 12.51 a 17.18 a 25.75 a 4.68 a* 7.71 a 14.39 a 20.35 a 30.87 a
12 4.12 a 6.67 a 11.67 a 15.75 a 23.51 a 4.74 a* 7.68 a 14.14 a 19.60 a 29.51 a
14 16 3.93 a 6.45 a 11.44 a 15.51 a 23.25 a 4.60 a* 7.54 a 14.00 a 19.45 a 29.34 a
24 3.57 a 6.04 a 11.00 a 15.03 a 22.73 a 4.34 a* 7.27 a 13.72 a 19.15 a 29.02 a
12 3.69 a 6.02 a 10.24 a 13.70 a 20.56 a 4.47 a* 7.30 a 13.31 a 18.33 a 27.57 a
16 16 3.46 a 5.75 a 9.95 a 13.40 a 20.21 a 4.29 a* 7.12 a 13.12 a 18.13 a 27.35 a
24 3.01 a 5.24 a 9.42 a 12.82 a 19.56 a 3.95 a* 6.77 a 12.75 a 17.73 a 26.92 a

15 PSF
Member 6" HDS Members 8" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 4.72 a 7.71 a 14.38 a 20.31 a 30.53 a 5.06 a* 8.22 a 15.35 a 22.00 a 33.48 a
8 16 4.54 a 7.51 a 14.18 a 20.10 a 30.30 a 4.93 a* 8.09 a 15.22 a 21.87 a 33.34 a
24 4.19 a 7.13 a 13.79 a 19.67 a 29.86 a 4.68 a* 7.83 a 14.97 a 21.60 a 33.06 a
12 4.50 a 7.42 a 13.97 a 19.55 a 29.38 a 4.92 a* 8.05 a 15.08 a 21.60 a 32.88 a
9 16 4.27 a 7.17 a 13.71 a 19.28 a 29.09 a 4.76 a* 7.89 a 14.92 a 21.43 a 32.70 a
24 3.83 a 6.68 a 13.21 a 18.73 a 28.51 a 4.44 a* 7.56 a 14.60 a 21.08 a 32.33 a
12 4.25 a 7.09 a 13.43 a 18.70 a 28.10 a 4.76 a* 7.86 a 14.77 a 21.14 a 32.19 a
10 16 3.97 a 6.79 a 13.11 a 18.35 a 27.74 a 4.56 a* 7.66 a 14.57 a 20.92 a 31.96 a
24 3.43 a 6.19 a 12.48 a 17.68 a 27.02 a 4.17 a* 7.26 a 14.18 a 20.49 a 31.50 a
12 3.98 a 6.73 a 12.76 a 17.75 a 26.70 a 4.58 a* 7.65 a 14.42 a 20.61 a 31.40 a
11 16 3.65 a 6.36 a 12.37 a 17.33 a 26.26 a 4.34 a* 7.40 a 14.18 a 20.35 a 31.12 a
24 3.01 a 5.65 a 11.62 a 16.52 a 25.38 a 3.87 a* 6.92 a 13.70 a 19.82 a 30.56 a
12 3.69 a 6.33 a 12.04 a 16.67 a 25.21 a 4.39 a* 7.41 a 14.10 a 20.03 a 30.53 a
12 16 3.30 a 5.90 a 11.58 a 16.17 a 24.67 a 4.10 a* 7.12 a 13.80 a 19.71 a 30.19 a
24 2.57 a 5.08 a 10.70 a 15.22 a 23.64 a 3.55 a* 6.54 a 13.22 a 19.08 a 29.51 a
12 3.05 a 5.46 a 10.38 a 14.36 a 21.99 a 3.95 a* 6.87 a 13.30 a 18.70 a 28.54 a
14 16 2.57 a 4.91 a 9.80 a 13.73 a 21.28 a 3.57 a* 6.47 a 12.89 a 18.26 a 28.07 a
24 1.68 a 3.89 a 8.72 a 12.55 a 19.96 a 2.84 a* 5.71 a 12.10 a 17.40 a 27.14 a
12 2.40 a 4.54 a 8.68 a 12.02 a 18.66 a 3.46 a* 6.25 a 12.20 a 17.14 a 26.28 a
16 16 1.85 a 3.90 a 8.01 a 11.30 a 17.82 a 2.99 a* 5.75 a 11.68 a 16.57 a 25.66 a
24 0.85 c 2.75 b 6.82 a 9.99 a 16.32 a 2.09 a* 4.79 a 10.67 a 15.48 a 24.46 a

20 PSF
Member 6" HDS Members 8" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 4.54 a 7.51 a 14.18 a 20.10 a 30.30 a 4.93 a* 8.09 a 15.22 a 21.87 a 33.34 a
8 16 4.31 a 7.25 a 13.92 a 19.81 a 30.00 a 4.76 a* 7.92 a 15.06 a 21.69 a 33.15 a
24 3.84 a 6.75 a 13.40 a 19.25 a 29.41 a 4.42 a* 7.58 a 14.73 a 21.33 a 32.77 a
12 4.27 a 7.17 a 13.71 a 19.28 a 29.09 a 4.76 a* 7.89 a 14.92 a 21.43 a 32.70 a
9 16 3.98 a 6.84 a 13.38 a 18.91 a 28.71 a 4.54 a* 7.67 a 14.71 a 21.2 a 32.45 a
24 3.39 a 6.20 a 12.71 a 18.19 a 27.95 a 4.12 a* 7.24 a 14.29 a 20.74 a 31.97 a
12 3.97 a 6.79 a 13.11 a 18.35 a 27.74 a 4.56 a* 7.66 a 14.57 a 20.92 a 31.96 a
10 16 3.61 a 6.39 a 12.69 a 17.90 a 27.26 a 4.30 a* 7.39 a 14.31 a 20.63 a 31.65 a
24 2.91 a 5.61 a 11.87 a 17.02 a 26.31 a 3.78 a* 6.86 a 13.78 a 20.06 a 31.04 a
12 3.65 a 6.36 a 12.37 a 17.33 a 26.26 a 4.34 a* 7.40 a 14.18 a 20.35 a 31.12 a
11 16 3.22 a 5.89 a 11.87 a 16.78 a 25.67 a 4.03 a* 7.08 a 13.86 a 20.00 a 30.74 a
24 2.40 a 4.97 a 10.90 a 15.73 a 24.53 a 3.40 a* 6.44 a 13.22 a 19.30 a 30.00 a
12 3.30 a 5.90 a 11.58 a 16.17 a 24.67 a 4.10 a* 7.12 a 13.80 a 19.71 a 30.19 a
12 16 2.81 a 5.35 a 10.99 a 15.53 a 23.98 a 3.73 a* 6.73 a 13.41 a 19.29 a 29.74 a
24 1.88 a 4.30 a 9.87 a 14.32 a 22.65 a 3.00 a* 5.98 a 12.65 a 18.46 a 28.84 a
12 2.57 a 4.91 a 9.80 a 13.73 a 21.28 a 3.57 a* 6.47 a 12.89 a 18.26 a 28.07 a
14 16 1.97 a 4.22 a 9.07 a 12.93 a 20.39 a 3.08 a* 5.96 a 12.36 a 17.68 a 27.44 a
24 0.87 c 2.96 a 7.74 a 11.48 a 18.74 a 2.14 a* 4.97 a 11.33 a 16.56 a 26.23 a
12 1.85 a 3.90 a 8.01 a 11.30 a 17.82 a 2.99 a* 5.75 a 11.68 a 16.57 a 25.66 a
16 16 1.17 c 3.11 a 7.20 a 10.41 a 16.80 a 2.38 a* 5.10 a 11.00 a 15.84 a 24.86 a
24 1.72 c 5.76 b 8.83 a 14.97 a 1.24 a* 3.88 a 9.72 a 14.44 a 23.32 a

Axial Load Notes (continued)


6) A 1/3 stress increase is not used.
7) Provide bridging and/or bracing at 5' o/c maximum. Allowable loads are based on weak axis and torsional bracing at 5' o/c
maximum for axial load, and continuous support of each flange for moment.
8) Capacities are calculated according to the the AISI NAS -2001 with the 2004 supplement. A 1.5" by 4" knockout spaced no
closer than 24" o/c is assumed.
9) Yield strength of 20 and 18 gauge members is 33 ksi, 16-gauge and heavier are 50 ksi.
10) Cells marked with an " * " have h/t > 200 and thus require bearing stiffeners designed in accordance with AISI NAS-2001
with the 2004 supplement.

Technical Services Hotline 800-873-2443 65


Allowable HDS Axial Loads (kips)
25 PSF
Member 3.625'' HDS Members 4'' HDS Members 5 .5" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 2.25 a 3.89 a 7.12 a 9.43 a 13.39 a 2.54 a 4.33 a 7.96 a 10.83 a 15.48 a 3.46 a 5.64 a 10.49 a 14.93 a 23.40 a
8 16 1.83 a 3.45 a 6.70 a 9.02 a 13.00 a 2.15 a 3.91 a 7.57 a 10.44 a 15.11 a 3.21 a 5.37 a 10.23 a 14.65 a 23.12 a
24 1.06 a 2.62 a 5.91 a 8.26 a 12.25 a 1.42 a 3.12 a 6.82 a 9.68 a 14.38 a 2.70 a 4.83 a 9.71 a 14.10 a 22.55 a
12 1.80 a 3.32 a 6.26 a 8.31 a 11.97 a 2.13 a 3.81 a 7.18 a 9.80 a 14.14 a 3.20 a 5.32 a 10.02 a 14.33 a 22.50 a
HDS® Axial Load Tables

9 16 1.32 a 2.80 a 5.77 a 7.84 a 11.50 a 1.67 a 3.31 a 6.70 a 9.33 a 13.68 a 2.88 a 4.98 a 9.69 a 13.97 a 22.13 a
24 0.46 c 1.85 b 4.86 a 6.96 a 10.62 a 0.81 b 2.38 a 5.81 a 8.43 a 12.79 a 2.25 a 4.31 a 9.04 a 13.27 a 21.40 a
12 1.36 a 2.75 a 5.39 a 7.19 a 10.52 a 1.70 a 3.26 a 6.36 a 8.73 a 12.73 a 2.90 a 4.97 a 9.49 a 13.65 a 21.48 a
10 16 0.84 c 2.17 a 4.84 a 6.67 a 9.99 a 1.18 a 2.69 a 5.81 a 8.18 a 12.19 a 2.52 a 4.55 a 9.09 a 13.21 a 21.02 a
24 1.14 c 3.86 b 5.71 a 9.01 a 0.24 c 1.66 b 4.81 a 7.17 a 11.17 a 1.77 a 3.75 a 8.29 a 12.35 a 20.12 a
12 0.95 c 2.20 a 4.50 a 6.11 a 9.09 a 1.28 a 2.72 a 5.53 a 7.63 a 11.29 a 2.59 a 4.58 a 8.91 a 12.90 a 20.35 a
11 16 0.40 d 1.58 c 3.93 a 5.55 a 8.52 a 0.72 c 2.09 a 4.93 a 7.03 a 10.69 a 2.14 a 4.09 a 8.43 a 12.37 a 19.80 a
24 0.51 d 2.93 c 4.56 b 7.49 a 0.98 c 3.86 b 5.95 a 9.57 a 1.28 a 3.15 a 7.50 a 11.35 a 18.73 a
12 0.58 d 1.69 b 3.68 a 5.13 a 7.79 a 0.89 c 2.19 a 4.71 a 6.57 a 9.89 a 2.26 a 4.16 a 8.29 a 12.08 a 19.14 a
12 16 0.01 e 1.06 d 3.12 c 4.57 b 7.21 a 0.3 d 1.53 c 4.08 b 5.94 a 9.24 a 1.74 a 3.60 a 7.73 a 11.47 a 18.49 a
24 2.12 d 3.57 d 6.15 b 0.38 d 2.98 d 4.82 b 8.07 a 0.78 b 2.54 a 6.67 a 10.29 a 17.24 a
12 0.83 d 2.42 d 3.58 c 5.70 a 0.22 e 1.26 d 3.24 c 4.71 a 7.38 a 1.57 a 3.29 a 6.96 a 10.32 a 16.51 a
14 16 0.21 e 1.87 e 3.03 d 5.11 b 0.58 e 2.62 d 4.08 c 6.71 a 0.96 c 2.60 a 6.27 a 9.55 a 15.68 a
24 0.94 f 2.07 e 4.07 d 1.54 e 2.98 d 5.53 c 1.35 c 5.00 b 8.13 a 14.14 a
12 0.21 e 1.53 e 2.47 d 4.15 c 0.53 e 2.16 d 3.33 c 5.48 b 0.92 c 2.42 a 5.62 a 8.47 a 13.81 a
16 16 1.02 f 1.94 e 3.58 d 1.57 e 2.73 d 4.83 c 0.23 d 1.64 c 4.84 b 7.60 a 12.86 a
24 0.15 f 1.05 f 2.59 e 0.56 f 1.69 e 3.69 e 0.27 d 3.46 d 6.05 c 11.15 a

30 PSF
Member 3.625'' HDS Members 4'' HDS Members 5 .5" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 2.00 a 3.62 a 6.87 a 9.18 a 13.15 a 2.31 a 4.08 a 7.73 a 10.59 a 15.26 a 3.31 a 5.48 a 10.34 a 14.76 a 23.23 a
8 16 1.52 a 3.11 a 6.38 a 8.71 a 12.70 a 1.85 a 3.59 a 7.26 a 10.13 a 14.81 a 3.00 a 5.15 a 10.02 a 14.43 a 22.89 a
24 0.63 b 2.15 a 5.46 a 7.82 a 11.82 a 1.00 a 2.67 a 6.38 a 9.25 a 13.95 a 2.40 a 4.52 a 9.41 a 13.77 a 22.21 a
12 1.51 a 3.01 a 5.96 a 8.03 a 11.69 a 1.85 a 3.51 a 6.89 a 9.51 a 13.86 a 3.00 a 5.12 a 9.82 a 14.12 a 22.28 a
9 16 0.97 b 2.41 a 5.40 a 7.48 a 11.14 a 1.32 a 2.93 a 6.34 a 8.96 a 13.32 a 2.62 a 4.71 a 9.43 a 13.69 a 21.84 a
24 1.33 c 4.36 a 6.46 a 10.12 a 0.34 c 1.86 a 5.31 a 7.92 a 12.28 a 1.89 a 3.92 a 8.65 a 12.86 a 20.97 a
12 1.04 b 2.40 a 5.06 a 6.87 a 10.20 a 1.38 a 2.92 a 6.02 a 8.40 a 12.40 a 2.67 a 4.72 a 9.25 a 13.39 a 21.20 a
10 16 0.45 d 1.74 b 4.44 a 6.27 a 9.59 a 0.79 b 2.27 a 5.40 a 7.76 a 11.77 a 2.21 a 4.23 a 8.77 a 12.86 a 20.66 a
24 0.58 d 3.33 c 5.18 b 8.46 a 1.09 c 4.25 b 6.60 a 10.59 a 1.34 a 3.28 a 7.83 a 11.85 a 19.60 a
12 0.61 d 1.82 b 4.15 a 5.77 a 8.74 a 0.94 b 2.34 a 5.16 a 7.27 a 10.93 a 2.31 a 4.28 a 8.62 a 12.58 a 20.02 a
11 16 1.13 c 3.51 b 5.14 a 8.09 a 0.31 d 1.63 b 4.48 a 6.58 a 10.23 a 1.79 a 3.71 a 8.05 a 11.96 a 19.37 a
24 2.39 d 4.02 c 6.92 b 0.38 d 3.27 c 5.35 b 8.95 a 0.79 b 2.61 a 6.96 a 10.76 a 18.10 a
12 0.23 d 1.30 c 3.34 b 4.79 a 7.44 a 0.53 d 1.79 b 4.32 a 6.19 a 9.50 a 1.94 a 3.82 a 7.95 a 11.71 a 18.74 a
12 16 0.60 d 2.70 d 4.15 c 6.77 a 1.05 d 3.62 c 5.47 a 8.76 a 1.35 a 3.17 a 7.29 a 10.99 a 17.98 a
24 1.60 e 3.04 d 5.58 c 2.39 d 4.21 c 7.43 b 0.24 c 1.94 b 6.06 a 9.63 a 16.52 a
12 0.45 e 2.08 d 3.24 c 5.34 b 0.84 d 2.86 c 4.32 b 6.97 a 1.20 b 2.87 a 6.54 a 9.85 a 16.01 a
14 16 1.48 e 2.62 d 4.67 c 0.08 e 2.17 d 3.62 d 6.22 b 0.49 c 2.08 b 5.74 a 8.96 a 15.05 a
24 0.44 f 1.56 e 3.51 e 0.98 e 2.39 e 4.89 d 0.65 d 4.30 c 7.34 a 13.29 a
12 1.22 e 2.14 e 3.80 d 0.12 e 1.80 e 2.96 d 5.08 c 0.50 d 1.95 b 5.14 a 7.94 a 13.23 a
16 16 0.66 f 1.56 e 3.16 e 1.14 e 2.29 e 4.35 d 1.07 d 4.27 c 6.95 a 12.15 a
24 0.57 f 2.07 f 0.03 f 1.14 f 3.08 e 2.72 d 5.21 c 10.22 b

35 PSF
Member 3.625'' HDS Members 4'' HDS Members 5 .5" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 1.75 a 3.36 a 6.62 a 8.95 a 12.92 a 2.08 a 3.83 a 7.49 a 10.36 a 15.03 a 3.16 a 5.32 a 10.18 a 14.59 a 23.06 a
8 16 1.21 a 2.78 a 6.07 a 8.41 a 12.40 a 1.56 a 3.28 a 6.96 a 9.83 a 14.52 a 2.80 a 4.94 a 9.82 a 14.21 a 22.66 a
24 0.22 c 1.70 a 5.03 a 7.39 a 11.39 a 0.60 b 2.24 a 5.96 a 8.82 a 13.53 a 2.11 a 4.20 a 9.10 a 13.44 a 21.87 a
12 1.23 a 2.70 a 5.67 a 7.75 a 11.41 a 1.58 a 3.21 a 6.61 a 9.23 a 13.59 a 2.81 a 4.91 a 9.62 a 13.90 a 22.06 a
9 16 0.62 c 2.04 a 5.04 a 7.13 a 10.79 a 0.98 b 2.56 a 5.98 a 8.60 a 12.96 a 2.38 a 4.45 a 9.17 a 13.41 a 21.55 a
24 0.83 c 3.88 b 5.98 a 9.63 a 1.37 b 4.82 a 7.43 a 11.78 a 1.53 a 3.54 a 8.28 a 12.45 a 20.55 a
12 0.74 c 2.06 a 4.74 a 6.57 a 9.89 a 1.08 b 2.58 a 5.71 a 8.07 a 12.08 a 2.44 a 4.47 a 9.01 a 13.12 a 20.93 a
10 16 0.09 d 1.34 c 4.05 b 5.89 a 9.20 a 0.42 c 1.86 b 5.00 a 7.36 a 11.36 a 1.92 a 3.91 a 8.45 a 12.52 a 20.3 a
24 0.06 d 2.82 d 4.68 c 7.94 a 0.55 d 3.73 c 6.06 a 10.03 a 0.92 a 2.83 a 7.38 a 11.36 a 19.08 a
12 0.30 d 1.47 c 3.82 b 5.45 a 8.41 a 0.62 c 1.98 b 4.82 a 6.92 a 10.57 a 2.05 a 3.99 a 8.33 a 12.27 a 19.69 a
11 16 0.71 d 3.12 c 4.75 b 7.69 a 1.19 c 4.06 b 6.15 a 9.79 a 1.44 a 3.33 a 7.68 a 11.55 a 18.94 a
24 1.88 e 3.51 d 6.38 b 2.72 d 4.78 c 8.36 a 0.31 c 2.09 a 6.44 a 10.19 a 17.49 a
12 0.94 d 3.01 c 4.46 b 7.10 a 0.19 d 1.41 c 3.96 b 5.82 a 9.12 a 1.64 a 3.49 a 7.62 a 11.35 a 18.36 a
12 16 0.17 e 2.31 d 3.76 c 6.35 b 0.60 d 3.19 c 5.03 b 8.30 a 0.97 b 2.75 a 6.87 a 10.52 a 17.48 a
24 1.10 e 2.54 e 5.04 d 1.83 e 3.65 d 6.82 c 1.37 b 5.48 a 8.98 a 15.83 a
12 0.09 e 1.77 e 2.92 d 4.99 c 0.45 e 2.50 d 3.96 c 6.58 a 0.84 c 2.47 a 6.13 a 9.40 a 15.52 a
14 16 1.11 e 2.25 e 4.26 d 1.75 e 3.18 d 5.75 c 0.05 d 1.59 c 5.24 a 8.40 a 14.44 a
24 1.09 f 2.99 e 0.45 f 1.85 e 4.30 d 3.63 c 6.60 b 12.47 a
12 0.93 f 1.84 e 3.47 d 1.46 e 2.61 d 4.70 c 0.10 d 1.50 c 4.69 b 7.43 a 12.68 a
16 16 0.32 f 1.21 f 2.78 e 0.75 f 1.88 e 3.90 d 0.53 d 3.72 c 6.34 b 11.48 a
24 0.14 f 1.58 f 0.63 f 2.52 e 2.02 e 4.43 d 9.35 c

40 PSF
Member 3.625'' HDS Members 4'' HDS Members 5 .5" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 1.52 a 3.11 a 6.38 a 8.71 a 12.70 a 1.85 a 3.59 a 7.26 a 10.13 a 14.81 a 3.00 a 5.15 a 10.02 a 14.43 a 22.89 a
8 16 0.92 b 2.46 a 5.76 a 8.11 a 12.11 a 1.28 a 2.97 a 6.67 a 9.54 a 14.23 a 2.60 a 4.73 a 9.61 a 13.99 a 22.43 a
24 1.26 b 4.62 a 6.98 a 10.98 a 0.21 c 1.81 a 5.55 a 8.41 a 13.12 a 1.82 a 3.89 a 8.80 a 13.12 a 21.54 a
12 0.97 b 2.41 a 5.40 a 7.48 a 11.14 a 1.32 a 2.93 a 6.34 a 8.96 a 13.32 a 2.62 a 4.71 a 9.43 a 13.69 a 21.84 a
9 16 0.30 c 1.68 b 4.69 a 6.79 a 10.45 a 0.65 b 2.21 a 5.64 a 8.26 a 12.62 a 2.13 a 4.18 a 8.91 a 13.13 a 21.26 a
24 0.36 d 3.42 c 5.53 b 9.16 a 0.89 c 4.36 b 6.95 a 11.30 a 1.18 a 3.16 a 7.90 a 12.05 a 20.13 a
12 0.45 d 1.74 b 4.44 a 6.27 a 9.59 a 0.79 b 2.27 a 5.40 a 7.76 a 11.77 a 2.21 a 4.23 a 8.77 a 12.86 a 20.66 a
10 16 0.95 c 3.68 b 5.53 a 8.83 a 0.07 d 1.47 b 4.62 a 6.97 a 10.97 a 1.63 a 3.59 a 8.14 a 12.18 a 19.95 a
24 2.35 d 4.20 c 7.44 b 0.04 d 3.22 c 5.54 b 9.5 a 0.52 b 2.38 a 6.94 a 10.87 a 18.57 a
12 1.13 c 3.51 b 5.14 a 8.09 a 0.31 d 1.63 b 4.48 a 6.58 a 10.23 a 1.79 a 3.71 a 8.05 a 11.96 a 19.37 a
11 16 0.31 d 2.74 d 4.38 c 7.30 a 0.78 d 3.66 c 5.74 a 9.36 a 1.11 a 2.97 a 7.32 a 11.15 a 18.52 a
24 1.41 e 3.03 d 5.87 c 2.20 d 4.25 c 7.79 b 1.59 b 5.93 a 9.63 a 16.90 a
12 0.60 d 2.70 d 4.15 c 6.77 a 1.05 d 3.62 c 5.47 a 8.76 a 1.35 a 3.17 a 7.29 a 10.99 a 17.98 a
12 16 1.94 e 3.39 d 5.96 b 0.17 e 2.78 d 4.61 c 7.85 a 0.60 c 2.34 a 6.46 a 10.07 a 17.00 a
24 0.64 f 2.06 e 4.53 d 1.31 e 3.11 d 6.24 c 0.81 c 4.92 b 8.36 a 15.15 a
12 1.48 e 2.62 d 4.67 c 0.08 e 2.17 d 3.62 d 6.22 b 0.49 c 2.08 b 5.74 a 8.96 a 15.05 a
14 16 0.77 f 1.90 e 3.88 d 1.35 e 2.78 e 5.31 c 1.11 c 4.76 b 7.86 a 13.85 a
24 0.65 f 2.50 e 1.33 f 3.73 e 3.00 d 5.88 c 11.68 a
12 0.66 f 1.56 e 3.16 e 1.14 e 2.29 e 4.35 d 1.07 d 4.27 c 6.95 a 12.15 a
16 16 0.88 f 2.41 e 0.38 f 1.50 f 3.48 e 0.02 e 3.21 d 5.76 c 10.84 a
24 1.12 f 0.15 f 1.99 f 1.36 e 3.69 d 8.52 c

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HDS® Axial Load Tables

HDS® Axial Load Tables


Allowable HDS Axial Loads (kips)
25 PSF
Member 6" HDS Members 8" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 4.36 a 7.32 a 13.98 a 19.88 a 30.08 a 4.80 a* 7.96 a 15.10 a 21.73 a 33.20 a
8 16 4.07 a 7.00 a 13.66 a 19.53 a 29.71 a 4.59 a* 7.75 a 14.89 a 21.51 a 32.96 a
24 3.49 a 6.37 a 13.02 a 18.83 a 28.97 a 4.17 a* 7.33 a 14.48 a 21.06 a 32.49 a
12 4.05 a 6.93 a 13.46 a 19.00 a 28.80 a 4.6 a* 7.72 a 14.76 a 21.25 a 32.52 a
9 16 3.68 a 6.52 a 13.04 a 18.55 a 28.32 a 4.33 a* 7.46 a 14.50 a 20.97 a 32.21 a
24 2.96 a 5.73 a 12.23 a 17.67 a 27.39 a 3.80 a* 6.92 a 13.97 a 20.39 a 31.6 a
12 3.70 a 6.49 a 12.79 a 18.01 a 27.37 a 4.36 a* 7.46 a 14.38 a 20.70 a 31.73 a
10 16 3.26 a 5.99 a 12.28 a 17.45 a 26.78 a 4.04 a* 7.12 a 14.05 a 20.35 a 31.35 a
24 2.40 a 5.04 a 11.28 a 16.37 a 25.62 a 3.39 a* 6.47 a 13.39 a 19.63 a 30.59 a
12 3.33 a 6.00 a 11.99 a 16.92 a 25.82 a 4.10 a* 7.16 a 13.94 a 20.08 a 30.84 a
11 16 2.80 a 5.42 a 11.38 a 16.25 a 25.10 a 3.71 a* 6.76 a 13.54 a 19.65 a 30.37 a
24 1.82 a 4.32 a 10.20 a 14.97 a 23.71 a 2.94 a* 5.97 a 12.75 a 18.78 a 29.45 a
12 2.93 a 5.48 a 11.13 a 15.69 a 24.15 a 3.82 a* 6.83 a 13.51 a 19.39 a 29.85 a
12 16 2.34 a 4.82 a 10.42 a 14.92 a 23.30 a 3.36 a* 6.35 a 13.03 a 18.87 a 29.29 a
24 1.23 a 3.57 a 9.09 a 13.46 a 21.70 a 2.47 a* 5.43 a 12.09 a 17.84 a 28.18 a
12 2.12 a 4.39 a 9.24 a 13.13 a 20.61 a 3.20 a* 6.09 a 12.49 a 17.82 a 27.6 a
14 16 1.41 b 3.58 a 8.38 a 12.18 a 19.54 a 2.60 a* 5.46 a 11.84 a 17.12 a 26.83 a
24 0.12 d 2.10 b 6.83 a 10.48 a 17.60 a 1.46 a* 4.25 a 10.58 a 15.75 a 25.35 a
12 1.33 b 3.30 a 7.40 a 10.62 a 17.05 a 2.53 a* 5.26 a 11.17 a 16.02 a 25.06 a
16 16 0.54 d 2.39 b 6.45 a 9.59 a 15.85 a 1.80 a* 4.48 a 10.35 a 15.13 a 24.08 a
24 0.79 d 4.80 c 7.77 b 13.74 a 0.44 b* 3.02 a 8.82 a 13.45 a 22.21 a

30 PSF
Member 6" HDS Members 8" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 4.19 a 7.13 a 13.79 a 19.67 a 29.86 a 4.68 a* 7.83 a 14.97 a 21.60 a 33.06 a
8 16 3.84 a 6.75 a 13.40 a 19.25 a 29.41 a 4.42 a* 7.58 a 14.73 a 21.33 a 32.77 a
24 3.15 a 6.00 a 12.64 a 18.42 a 28.54 a 3.92 a* 7.07 a 14.23 a 20.79 a 32.20 a
12 3.83 a 6.68 a 13.21 a 18.73 a 28.51 a 4.44 a* 7.56 a 14.60 a 21.08 a 32.33 a
9 16 3.39 a 6.20 a 12.71 a 18.19 a 27.95 a 4.12 a* 7.24 a 14.29 a 20.74 a 31.97 a
24 2.54 a 5.27 a 11.75 a 17.15 a 26.83 a 3.49 a* 6.60 a 13.66 a 20.05 a 31.24 a
12 3.43 a 6.19 a 12.48 a 17.68 a 27.02 a 4.17 a* 7.26 a 14.18 a 20.49 a 31.50 a
10 16 2.91 a 5.61 a 11.87 a 17.02 a 26.31 a 3.78 a* 6.86 a 13.78 a 20.06 a 31.04 a
24 1.91 a 4.49 a 10.70 a 15.74 a 24.94 a 3.01 a* 6.08 a 13.01 a 19.21 a 30.14 a
12 3.01 a 5.65 a 11.62 a 16.52 a 25.38 a 3.87 a* 6.92 a 13.7 a 19.82 a 30.56 a
11 16 2.40 a 4.97 a 10.9 a 15.73 a 24.53 a 3.40 a* 6.44 a 13.22 a 19.30 a 30.00 a
24 1.26 a 3.68 a 9.53 a 14.24 a 22.91 a 2.49 a* 5.50 a 12.28 a 18.27 a 28.90 a
12 2.57 a 5.08 a 10.70 a 15.22 a 23.64 a 3.55 a* 6.54 a 13.22 a 19.08 a 29.51 a
12 16 1.88 a 4.30 a 9.87 a 14.32 a 22.65 a 3.00 a* 5.98 a 12.65 a 18.46 a 28.84 a
24 0.61 b 2.86 a 8.34 a 12.64 a 20.79 a 1.95 a* 4.88 a 11.54 a 17.24 a 27.53 a
12 1.68 a 3.89 a 8.72 a 12.55 a 19.96 a 2.84 a* 5.71 a 12.10 a 17.40 a 27.14 a
14 16 0.87 c 2.96 a 7.74 a 11.48 a 18.74 a 2.14 a* 4.97 a 11.33 a 16.56 a 26.23 a
24 1.30 c 5.97 b 9.54 a 16.52 a 0.81 a* 3.56 a 9.86 a 14.96 a 24.48 a
12 0.85 c 2.75 b 6.82 a 9.99 a 16.32 a 2.09 a* 4.79 a 10.67 a 15.48 a 24.46 a
16 16 1.72 c 5.76 b 8.83 a 14.97 a 1.24 a* 3.88 a 9.72 a 14.44 a 23.32 a
24 3.91 d 6.80 c 12.60 a 2.20 b 7.96 a 12.50 a 21.15 a

35 PSF
Member 6" HDS Members 8" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 4.01 a 6.94 a 13.59 a 19.46 a 29.63 a 4.55 a* 7.71 a 14.85 a 21.46 a 32.91 a
8 16 3.60 a 6.49 a 13.15 a 18.97 a 29.12 a 4.26 a* 7.41 a 14.56 a 21.15 a 32.58 a
24 2.81 a 5.63 a 12.26 a 18.01 a 28.10 a 3.67 a* 6.82 a 13.98 a 20.52 a 31.92 a
12 3.61 a 6.44 a 12.96 a 18.46 a 28.23 a 4.28 a* 7.40 a 14.44 a 20.91 a 32.15 a
9 16 3.10 a 5.89 a 12.39 a 17.84 a 27.57 a 3.91 a* 7.03 a 14.08 a 20.51 a 31.72 a
24 2.13 a 4.82 a 11.28 a 16.64 a 26.29 a 3.18 a* 6.29 a 13.34 a 19.71 a 30.88 a
12 3.17 a 5.90 a 12.18 a 17.34 a 26.66 a 3.97 a* 7.06 a 13.98 a 20.27 a 31.27 a
10 16 2.57 a 5.23 a 11.48 a 16.59 a 25.85 a 3.52 a* 6.60 a 13.52 a 19.78 a 30.74 a
24 1.43 a 3.96 a 10.13 a 15.13 a 24.28 a 2.63 a* 5.69 a 12.62 a 18.79 a 29.69 a
12 2.70 a 5.31 a 11.26 a 16.12 a 24.96 a 3.63 a* 6.68 a 13.46 a 19.56 a 30.28 a
11 16 2.01 a 4.53 a 10.43 a 15.22 a 23.98 a 3.09 a* 6.12 a 12.90 a 18.95 a 29.63 a
24 0.71 b 3.07 a 8.88 a 13.53 a 22.13 a 2.05 a* 5.04 a 11.82 a 17.76 a 28.35 a
12 2.22 a 4.69 a 10.28 a 14.77 a 23.14 a 3.27 a* 6.26 a 12.93 a 18.77 a 29.18 a
12 16 1.45 a 3.81 a 9.35 a 13.75 a 22.01 a 2.64 a* 5.61 a 12.28 a 18.05 a 28.40 a
24 0.02 c 2.19 b 7.62 a 11.85 a 19.91 a 1.43 a* 4.35 a 10.99 a 16.65 a 26.89 a
12 1.27 b 3.42 a 8.22 a 12.00 a 19.34 a 2.49 a* 5.34 a 11.71 a 16.98 a 26.68 a
14 16 0.37 c 2.38 b 7.12 a 10.80 a 17.97 a 1.68 a* 4.49 a 10.83 a 16.02 a 25.64 a
24 0.53 d 5.17 c 8.65 b 15.50 a 0.18 b* 2.89 a 9.16 a 14.20 a 23.63 a
12 0.39 d 2.22 c 6.28 a 9.40 a 15.63 a 1.66 a* 4.33 a 10.19 a 14.95 a 23.88 a
16 16 1.09 d 5.11 c 8.12 b 14.14 a 0.71 b* 3.30 a 9.12 a 13.78 a 22.58 a
24 3.08 d 5.89 d 11.53 b 1.41 b 7.13 a 11.59 a 20.12 a

40 PSF
Member 6" HDS Members 8" HDS Members
Length Spacing Gauge(mils)
(ft.) (in.) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97) 20 (33) 18 (43) 16 (54) 14 (68) 12 (97)
12 3.84 a 6.75 a 13.40 a 19.25 a 29.41 a 4.42 a* 7.58 a 14.73 a 21.33 a 32.77 a
8 16 3.37 a 6.24 a 12.89 a 18.70 a 28.83 a 4.09 a* 7.24 a 14.40 a 20.97 a 32.39 a
24 2.48 a 5.26 a 11.89 a 17.61 a 27.67 a 3.43 a* 6.57 a 13.74 a 20.26 a 31.64 a
12 3.39 a 6.20 a 12.71 a 18.19 a 27.95 a 4.12 a* 7.24 a 14.29 a 20.74 a 31.97 a
9 16 2.82 a 5.58 a 12.07 a 17.49 a 27.20 a 3.70 a* 6.81 a 13.87 a 20.28 a 31.48 a
24 1.73 a 4.37 a 10.81 a 16.13 a 25.74 a 2.87 a* 5.97 a 13.03 a 19.37 a 30.52 a
12 2.91 a 5.61 a 11.87 a 17.02 a 26.31 a 3.78 a* 6.86 a 13.78 a 20.06 a 31.04 a
10 16 2.23 a 4.86 a 11.08 a 16.16 a 25.39 a 3.26 a* 6.34 a 13.26 a 19.49 a 30.44 a
24 0.96 a 3.44 a 9.58 a 14.53 a 23.62 a 2.26 a* 5.31 a 12.24 a 18.37 a 29.24 a
12 2.40 a 4.97 a 10.90 a 15.73 a 24.53 a 3.40 a* 6.44 a 13.22 a 19.30 a 30.00 a
11 16 1.63 a 4.10 a 9.98 a 14.72 a 23.44 a 2.79 a* 5.81 a 12.59 a 18.61 a 29.26 a
24 0.19 c 2.48 a 8.25 a 12.84 a 21.37 a 1.61 a* 4.59 a 11.36 a 17.26 a 27.81 a
12 1.88 a 4.30 a 9.87 a 14.32 a 22.65 a 3.00 a* 5.98 a 12.65 a 18.46 a 28.84 a
12 16 1.02 b 3.33 a 8.83 a 13.19 a 21.39 a 2.29 a* 5.24 a 11.90 a 17.64 a 27.97 a
24 1.54 b 6.93 a 11.09 a 19.06 a 0.93 a* 3.83 a 10.46 a 16.06 a 26.25 a
12 0.87 c 2.96 a 7.74 a 11.48 a 18.74 a 2.14 a* 4.97 a 11.33 a 16.56 a 26.23 a
14 16 1.83 c 6.54 a 10.16 a 17.23 a 1.24 a* 4.02 a 10.34 a 15.49 a 25.05 a
24 4.41 c 7.81 b 14.53 a 2.23 a 8.47 a 13.45 a 22.80 a
12 1.72 c 5.76 b 8.83 a 14.97 a 1.24 a* 3.88 a 9.72 a 14.44 a 23.32 a
16 16 0.50 d 4.49 c 7.44 b 13.35 a 0.19 c* 2.74 a 8.53 a 13.13 a 21.85 a
24 2.30 e 5.03 d 10.53 c 0.66 c 6.33 b 10.71 a 19.13 a

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20 psf Live Load and 10 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 15' 10" 13' 10" e 12' 8" e 11' 4" e 16' 0" i 13' 10" i 12' 8" a 11' 4" a 14' 4" 13' 1" e 12' 3" e 11' 4" e 16' 0" i 13' 10" i 12' 8" a 11' 4" a
18(33) 17' 2" 15' 7" 14' 8" 13' 8" e 19' 3" i 16' 9" i 15' 3" i 13' 8" i 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 5" 17' 6" i 15' 11" i 15' 0" i 13' 8" i
6 CSJ 16(50) 18' 5" 16' 9" 15' 9" 14' 7" 20' 8" 18' 10" 17' 8" 16' 5" i 16' 9" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 3" 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11"
14(50) 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 11" 15' 8" 22' 2" 20' 2" 18' 11" 17' 7" 17' 11" 16' 4" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0"
12(50) 21' 11" 19' 11" 18' 9" 17' 5" 24' 8" 22' 5" 21' 1" 19' 7" 19' 11" 18' 1" 17' 1" 15' 10" 22' 5" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9"
20(33) 16' 5" 14' 3" e 13' 0" e 11' 7" e 16' 5" i 14' 3" i 13' 0" a 11' 7" a 15' 0" 13' 8" e 12' 10" e 11' 7" e 16' 5" i 14' 3" i 13' 0" a 11' 7" a
Floor Joist Span Tables

18(33) 18' 0" 16' 5" 15' 5" 13' 10" e 19' 7" i 17' 0" i 15' 6" i 13' 10" i 16' 5" 14' 11" 14' 0" 13' 0" 18' 5" i 16' 9" i 15' 6" i 13' 10" i
6 CSW 16(50) 19' 4" 17' 7" 16' 7" 15' 4" 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" i 17' 3" i 17' 7" 16' 0" 15' 0" 14' 0" 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 11" 15' 8" i
14(50) 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 6" 23' 4" 21' 2" 19' 11" 18' 6" 18' 10" 17' 2" 16' 2" 15' 0" 21' 2" 19' 3" 18' 1" 16' 10"
12(50) 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 25' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 20' 7" 21' 0" 19' 1" 18' 0" 16' 8" 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 9"
20(33) 16' 9" e 14' 6" e 13' 3" e 11' 10" e 16' 9" i 14' 6" i 13' 3" a 11' 10" a 15' 7" 14' 2" e 13' 3" e 11' 10" e 16' 9" i 14' 6" i 13' 3" a 11' 10" a
18(33) 18' 11" 17' 2" 15' 11" 14' 2" e 20' 1" i 17' 5" i 15' 11" i 14' 2" i 17' 2" 15' 7" 14' 8" 13' 7" e 19' 3" i 17' 5" i 15' 11" i 14' 2" i
6 CSE 16(50) 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0" 22' 8" 20' 7" i 19' 5" i 18' 0" i 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" 20' 7" 18' 9" 17' 7" 16' 4" i
14(50) 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" 24' 5" 22' 2" 20' 11" 19' 5" i 19' 9" 18' 0" 16' 11" 15' 8" 22' 2" 20' 2" 19' 0" 17' 8"
12(50) 24' 3" 22' 1" 20' 9" 19' 3" 27' 3" 24' 9" 23' 4" 21' 8" 22' 1" 20' 0" 18' 10" 17' 6" 24' 9" 22' 6" 21' 2" 19' 8"
18(33) 19' 8" 17' 10" 16' 8" 14' 11" e 21' 1" i 18' 3" i 16' 8" i 14' 11" i 17' 10" 16' 3" 15' 3" 14' 2" e 20' 1" i 18' 3" i 16' 8" i 14' 11" i
16(50) 21' 2" 19' 3" 18' 1" 16' 10" 23' 9" 21' 7" i 20' 4" i 18' 10" i 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 7" 19' 7" 18' 6" 17' 2" i
6 CSS
14(50) 23' 0" 20' 10" 19' 8" 18' 3" 25' 10" 23' 5" 22' 1" 20' 6" i 20' 10" 19' 0" 17' 10" 16' 7" 23' 5" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7"
12(50) 25' 8" 23' 3" 21' 11" 20' 4" 28' 9" 26' 2" 24' 7" 22' 10" 23' 3" 21' 2" 19' 11" 18' 6" 26' 2" 23' 9" 22' 4" 20' 9"
20(33) 17' 8" a 15' 4" a 14' 0" a 12' 6" a 17' 8" a 14' 5" a 12' 8" a 10' 9" a 17' 8" a 15' 4" a 14' 0" a 12' 6" a 17' 8" a 14' 5" a 12' 8" a 10' 9" a
18(33) 21' 2" 18' 4" 16' 9" e 14' 11" e 21' 2" i 18' 4" i 16' 9" i 14' 11" i 19' 6" 17' 8" 16' 8" e 14' 11" e 21' 2" i 18' 4" i 16' 9" i 14' 11" i
8 CSJ 16(50) 23' 1" 20' 11" 19' 8" 18' 4" 25' 11" i 23' 6" i 22' 2" i 20' 3" i 20' 11" 19' 0" 17' 11" 16' 7" 23' 6" 21' 4" i 20' 1" i 18' 8" i
14(50) 24' 11" 22' 7" 21' 3" 19' 9" 28' 0" 25' 5" 23' 11" i 22' 2" i 22' 7" 20' 7" 19' 4" 17' 11" 25' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 20' 2"
12(50) 27' 9" 25' 3" 23' 9" 22' 0" 31' 2" 28' 4" 26' 8" 24' 9" 25' 3" 22' 11" 21' 7" 20' 0" 28' 4" 25' 9" 24' 3" 22' 6"
20(33) 18' 10" a 16' 4" a 14' 10" a 13' 4" a 18' 4" a 15' 0" a 13' 1" a 11' 1" a 18' 10" a 16' 4" a 14' 10" a 13' 4" a 18' 4" a 15' 0" a 13' 1" a 11' 1" a
18(33) 22' 8" 20' 7" e 18' 10" e 16' 10" e 23' 10" i 20' 8" i 18' 10" i 16' 10" a 20' 7" 18' 8" 17' 7" e 16' 4" e 23' 1" i 20' 8" i 18' 10" i 16' 10" a
8 CSW 16(50) 24' 4" 22' 1" 20' 9" 19' 4" 27' 4" 24' 10" i 23' 4" i 21' 8" i 22' 1" 20' 1" 18' 11" 17' 6" 24' 10" 22' 6" 21' 2" i 19' 8" i
14(50) 26' 1" 23' 9" 22' 4" 20' 9" 29' 4" 26' 7" 25' 1" 23' 3" i 23' 9" 21' 7" 20' 3" 18' 10" 26' 7" 24' 2" 22' 9" 21' 2"
12(50) 29' 1" 26' 5" 24' 11" 23' 1" 32' 8" 29' 8" 27' 11" 25' 11" 26' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 21' 0" 29' 8" 27' 0" 25' 5" 23' 7"
20(33) 19' 3" a 16' 8" a 15' 3" a 13' 8" a 18' 7" a 15' 2" a 13' 3" a 11' 3" a 19' 3" a 16' 8" a 15' 3" a 13' 8" a 18' 7" a 15' 2" a 13' 3" a 11' 3" a
18(33) 23' 7" 20' 10" e 19' 0" e 17' 0" e 24' 0" i 20' 10" i 19' 0" i 17' 0" a 21' 5" 19' 6" e 18' 4" e 17' 0" e 24' 0" i 20' 10" i 19' 0" i 17' 0" a
8 CSE 16(50) 25' 3" 22' 11" 21' 7" 20' 1" 28' 4" i 25' 9" i 24' 3" i 22' 6" i 22' 11" 20' 10" 19' 8" 18' 3" 25' 9" 23' 5" i 22' 0" i 20' 5" i
14(50) 27' 3" 24' 9" 23' 3" 21' 7" 30' 7" 27' 9" 26' 2" i 24' 3" i 24' 9" 22' 6" 21' 2" 19' 8" 27' 9" 25' 3" 23' 9" 22' 1"
12(50) 30' 5" 27' 8" 26' 0" 24' 2" 34' 2" 31' 0" 29' 2" 27' 1" 27' 8" 25' 1" 23' 7" 21' 11" 31' 0" 28' 2" 26' 6" 24' 7"
18(33) 24' 7" 21' 7" e 19' 9" e 17' 8" e 24' 11" i 21' 7" i 19' 9" a 17' 8" a 22' 4" 20' 3" e 19' 1" e 17' 8" e 24' 11" i 21' 7" i 19' 9" a 17' 8" a
16(50) 26' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 21' 0" 29' 8" i 27' 0" i 25' 5" i 23' 7" i 24' 0" 21' 10" 20' 7" 19' 1" 27' 0" 24' 6" i 23' 1" i 21' 5" i
8 CSS
14(50) 28' 8" 26' 1" 24' 6" 22' 9" 32' 2" 29' 3" 27' 6" i 25' 7" i 26' 1" 23' 8" 22' 3" 20' 8" 29' 3" 26' 7" 25' 0" 23' 3"
12(50) 32' 0" 29' 1" 27' 5" 25' 5" 36' 0" 32' 8" 30' 9" 28' 7" 29' 1" 26' 5" 24' 11" 23' 1" 32' 8" 29' 8" 27' 11" 25' 11"
18(33) 23' 11" a 20' 8" a 18' 11" a 16' 11" a 23' 11" a 20' 8" a 18' 11" a 16' 4" a 23' 1" a 20' 8" a 18' 11" a 16' 11" e 23' 11" a 20' 8" a 18' 11" a 16' 4" a
16(50) 27' 5" 24' 11" 23' 5" 21' 9" 30' 9" i 27' 11" i 25' 7" i 22' 11" i 24' 11" 22' 7" 21' 3" 19' 9" 27' 11" i 25' 5" i 23' 11" i 22' 2" i
10 CSJ
14(50) 29' 8" 27' 0" 25' 5" 23' 7" 33' 4" 30' 3" i 28' 6" i 26' 5" i 27' 0" 24' 6" 23' 1" 21' 5" 30' 3" 27' 6" 25' 11" i 24' 0" i
12(50) 33' 5" 30' 4" 28' 7" 26' 6" 37' 6" 34' 1" 32' 1" 29' 9" 30' 4" 27' 7" 26' 0" 24' 1" 34' 1" 31' 0" 29' 2" 27' 1"
18(33) 25' 5" a 22' 0" a 20' 1" a 18' 0" a 25' 5" a 22' 0" a 19' 10" a 17' 0" a 24' 2" a 21' 11" a 20' 1" a 18' 0" a 25' 5" a 22' 0" a 19' 10" a 17' 0" a
16(50) 28' 8" 26' 1" 24' 6" 22' 9" 32' 2" i 29' 2" i 26' 8" i 23' 10" i 26' 1" 23' 8" 22' 3" 20' 8" 29' 3" i 26' 7" i 25' 0" i 23' 2" i
10 CSW
14(50) 31' 0" 28' 2" 26' 6" 24' 7" 34' 10" 31' 8" i 29' 9" i 27' 8" i 28' 2" 25' 7" 24' 1" 22' 4" 31' 8" 28' 9" 27' 1" i 25' 1" i
12(50) 34' 11" 31' 9" 29' 10" 27' 8" 39' 2" 35' 7" 33' 6" 31' 1" 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 1" 25' 2" 35' 7" 32' 4" 30' 5" 28' 3"
18(33) 26' 8" a 23' 1" a 21' 1" a 18' 10" a 26' 8" a 23' 1" a 20' 5" a 17' 5" a 25' 7" a 23' 1" a 21' 1" a 18' 10" a 26' 8" a 23' 1" a 20' 5" a 17' 5" a
16(50) 30' 3" 27' 6" 25' 10" 24' 0" 34' 0" i 30' 8" i 28' 0" i 25' 0" i 27' 6" 25' 0" 23' 6" 21' 10" 30' 10" i 28' 0" i 26' 5" i 24' 6" i
10 CSE
14(50) 32' 6" 29' 7" 27' 10" 25' 10" 36' 6" 33' 2" i 31' 3" i 29' 0" i 29' 7" 26' 10" 25' 3" 23' 5" 33' 2" 30' 2" 28' 4" i 26' 4" i
12(50) 36' 4" 33' 0" 31' 1" 28' 10" 40' 9" 37' 1" 34' 11" 32' 5" 33' 0" 30' 0" 28' 3" 26' 2" 37' 1" 33' 8" 31' 8" 29' 5"
18(33) 27' 9" a 24' 1" a 22' 0" a 19' 8" a 27' 9" a 23' 9" a 20' 11" a 17' 10" a 26' 8" a 24' 1" a 22' 0" a 19' 8" a 27' 9" a 23' 9" a 20' 11" a 17' 10" a
16(50) 31' 7" 28' 8" 27' 0" 25' 1" 35' 5" i 32' 3" i 30' 4" i 27' 5" i 28' 8" 26' 1" 24' 6" 22' 9" 32' 3" i 29' 3" i 27' 6" i 25' 7" i
10 CSS
14(50) 34' 2" 31' 0" 29' 2" 27' 1" 38' 4" 34' 10" i 32' 9" i 30' 5" i 31' 0" 28' 2" 26' 6" 24' 7" 34' 10" 31' 8" 29' 9" i 27' 8" i
12(50) 38' 2" 34' 8" 32' 8" 30' 4" 42' 10" 38' 11" 36' 8" 34' 0" 34' 8" 31' 6" 29' 8" 27' 6" 38' 11" 35' 4" 33' 3" 30' 11"
16(50) 31' 6" a 28' 7" a 26' 11" a 25' 0" a 35' 4" a 30' 11" a 28' 3" a 25' 3" a 28' 7" a 26' 0" a 24' 6" a 22' 9" e 32' 2" a 29' 2" a 27' 6" a 25' 3" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 34' 3" 31' 1" 29' 3" 27' 2" 38' 5" i 34' 11" i 32' 10" i 29' 8" i 31' 1" 28' 3" 26' 7" 24' 8" 34' 11" 31' 9" i 29' 10" i 27' 9" i
12(50) 38' 10" 35' 4" 33' 3" 30' 10" 43' 8" 39' 8" 37' 4" 34' 8" i 35' 4" 32' 1" 30' 2" 28' 0" 39' 8" 36' 0" 33' 11" 31' 6"
16(50) 32' 11" a 29' 11" a 28' 2" a 26' 2" a 37' 0" a 32' 2" a 29' 5" a 26' 1" a 29' 11" a 27' 2" a 25' 7" a 23' 9" a 33' 7" a 30' 6" a 28' 9" a 26' 1" a
12 CSW 14(50) 35' 9" 32' 5" 30' 6" 28' 4" 40' 1" i 36' 5" i 34' 3" i 31' 5" i 32' 5" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 9" 36' 5" 33' 1" i 31' 2" i 28' 11" i
12(50) 40' 6" 36' 9" 34' 7" 32' 1" 45' 5" 41' 3" 38' 10" 36' 1" i 36' 9" 33' 5" 31' 5" 29' 2" 41' 3" 37' 6" 35' 4" 32' 9"
16(50) 34' 3" a 31' 2" a 29' 4" a 26' 9" a 37' 10" a 32' 9" a 29' 11" a 26' 4" a 31' 2" a 28' 4" a 26' 8" a 24' 9" a 35' 0" a 31' 9" a 29' 11" a 26' 4" a
12 CSE 14(50) 37' 2" 33' 10" 31' 10" 29' 6" 41' 9" i 37' 11" i 35' 4" i 31' 7" i 33' 10" 30' 9" 28' 11" 26' 10" 37' 11" 34' 6" i 32' 5" i 30' 1" i
12(50) 42' 0" 38' 2" 35' 11" 33' 4" 47' 2" 42' 11" 40' 4" 37' 5" i 38' 2" 34' 8" 32' 8" 30' 4" 42' 11" 38' 11" 36' 8" 34' 0"
16(50) 36' 7" a 33' 3" a 31' 3" a 29' 0" a 41' 0" a 36' 9" a 33' 0" a 28' 3" a 33' 3" a 30' 2" a 28' 5" a 26' 4" a 37' 3" a 33' 11" a 31' 11" a 28' 3" a
12 CSS 14(50) 39' 5" 35' 10" 33' 9" 31' 4" 44' 3" i 40' 3" i 37' 10" i 35' 2" i 35' 10" 32' 7" 30' 8" 28' 5" 40' 3" 36' 7" i 34' 5" i 31' 11" i
12(50) 44' 2" 40' 1" 37' 9" 35' 0" 49' 7" 45' 0" 42' 4" 39' 4" 40' 1" 36' 5" 34' 3" 31' 10" 45' 0" 40' 11" 38' 6" 35' 9"
16(50) 26' 1" a 23' 9" a 21' 8" a 19' 5" a 25' 0" a 20' 3" a 17' 8" a 14' 10" a 23' 9" a 21' 7" a 20' 3" a 18' 10" a 25' 1" a 20' 3" a 17' 8" a 14' 10" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 28' 5" 25' 10" 24' 4" 22' 7" e 31' 11" i 27' 11" i 25' 6" i 22' 6" i 25' 10" 23' 6" 22' 1" 20' 6" e 29' 0" i 26' 4" i 24' 10" i 22' 6" i
12(50) 32' 5" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 9" 36' 5" i 33' 1" i 31' 2" i 28' 8" i 29' 6" 26' 9" 25' 2" 23' 5" 33' 1" 30' 1" 28' 4" i 26' 3" i
16(50) 27' 3" a 24' 8" a 22' 6" a 19' 8" a 25' 7" a 20' 8" a 18' 0" a 15' 1" a 24' 9" a 22' 6" a 21' 2" a 19' 8" a 25' 7" a 20' 8" a 18' 0" a 15' 1" a
14 CSW 14(50) 29' 8" 26' 11" 25' 4" e 23' 6" e 33' 3" i 29' 7" i 27' 0" i 23' 4" i 26' 11" 24' 6" 23' 0" 21' 4" e 30' 3" i 27' 6" i 25' 10" i 23' 3" i
12(50) 33' 8" 30' 7" 28' 10" 26' 9" 37' 10" 34' 5" i 32' 4" i 30' 0" i 30' 7" 27' 10" 26' 2" 24' 4" 34' 5" 31' 3" 29' 5" i 27' 3" i
16(50) 28' 5" a 25' 1" a 22' 11" a 19' 8" a 25' 10" a 20' 10" a 18' 2" a 15' 3" a 25' 9" a 23' 5" a 22' 1" a 19' 8" a 25' 10" a 20' 10" a 18' 2" a 15' 3" a
14 CSE 14(50) 30' 10" 28' 0" 26' 4" e 24' 3" e 34' 4" i 29' 9" i 27' 2" i 23' 4" i 28' 0" 25' 5" 23' 11" 22' 3" e 31' 5" i 28' 7" i 26' 11" i 23' 4" i
12(50) 34' 11" 31' 9" 29' 11" 27' 9" 39' 3" i 35' 8" i 33' 7" i 31' 2" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 35' 8" 32' 5" i 30' 6" i 28' 4" i
16(50) 29' 6" a 26' 10" a 24' 7" a 19' 8" a 27' 2" a 21' 10" a 18' 11" a 15' 9" a 26' 10" a 24' 5" a 22' 11" a 19' 8" a 27' 2" a 21' 10" a 18' 11" a 15' 9" a
14 CSS 14(50) 32' 4" 29' 4" 27' 7" e 25' 8" e 36' 3" i 32' 3" i 28' 8" i 24' 6" a 29' 4" 26' 8" 25' 1" e 23' 3" e 32' 11" i 29' 11" i 28' 2" i 24' 6" a
12(50) 36' 7" 33' 3" 31' 3" 29' 0" 41' 1" i 37' 4" i 35' 1" i 32' 7" i 33' 3" 30' 2" 28' 5" 26' 4" 37' 4" 33' 11" 31' 11" i 29' 7" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes


1) Web punchouts are not considered for shear and web crippling.
2) Spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange.
3) For two equal spans, tabulated span is the center to center distance from either end bearing to the center bearing. The joist must be continuous over the center bearing.
4) Web crippling bearing length is assumed to be 3.5". Joist flange must be fastened to the support.

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Floor Joist Span Tables

Floor Joist Span Tables


20 psf Live Load and 15 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 14' 10" e 12' 10" e 11' 9" e 10' 6" e 14' 10" i 12' 10" i 11' 9" a 10' 4" a 14' 4" e 12' 10" e 11' 9" e 10' 6" e 14' 10" i 12' 10" i 11' 9" a 10' 4" a
18(33) 16' 4" 14' 10" 13' 11" 12' 8" e 17' 10" i 15' 6" i 14' 2" i 12' 8" i 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 5" e 17' 6" i 15' 6" i 14' 2" i 12' 8" i
6 CSJ 16(50) 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" 13' 11" 20' 8" 18' 10" i 17' 8" i 16' 5" i 16' 9" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 3" 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" i 14' 11" i
14(50) 18' 9" 17' 1" 16' 0" 14' 11" 22' 2" 20' 2" 18' 11" 17' 7" i 17' 11" 16' 4" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0"
12(50) 20' 10" 18' 11" 17' 10" 16' 7" 24' 8" 22' 5" 21' 1" 19' 7" 19' 11" 18' 1" 17' 1" 15' 10" 22' 5" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9"
20(33) 15' 2" e 13' 2" e 12' 0" e 10' 9" e 15' 2" i 13' 2" a 12' 0" a 10' 6" a 15' 0" e 13' 2" e 12' 0" e 10' 9" e 15' 2" i 13' 2" a 12' 0" a 10' 6" a
18(33) 17' 2" 15' 7" 14' 4" e 12' 10" e 18' 2" i 15' 8" i 14' 4" i 12' 10" i 16' 5" 14' 11" 14' 0" 12' 10" e 18' 2" i 15' 8" i 14' 4" i 12' 10" i
6 CSW 16(50) 18' 5" 16' 9" 15' 9" 14' 7" 21' 9" i 19' 9" i 18' 7" i 17' 0" i 17' 7" 16' 0" 15' 0" 14' 0" 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 11" i 15' 8" i
14(50) 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 10" 15' 8" 23' 4" 21' 2" 19' 11" 18' 6" i 18' 10" 17' 2" 16' 2" 15' 0" 21' 2" 19' 3" 18' 1" 16' 10"
12(50) 22' 0" 19' 11" 18' 9" 17' 5" 25' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 20' 7" 21' 0" 19' 1" 18' 0" 16' 8" 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 9"
20(33) 15' 6" e 13' 5" e 12' 3" e 11' 0" e 15' 6" i 13' 5" a 12' 3" a 10' 8" a 15' 6" e 13' 5" e 12' 3" e 11' 0" e 15' 6" i 13' 5" a 12' 3" a 10' 8" a
18(33) 17' 11" 16' 1" 14' 8" e 13' 2" e 18' 7" i 16' 1" i 14' 8" i 13' 2" i 17' 2" 15' 7" 14' 8" e 13' 2" e 18' 7" i 16' 1" i 14' 8" i 13' 2" i
6 CSE 16(50) 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 22' 8" i 20' 7" i 19' 5" i 17' 6" i 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" 20' 7" 18' 9" i 17' 7" i 16' 4" i
14(50) 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 24' 5" 22' 2" 20' 11" i 19' 5" i 19' 9" 18' 0" 16' 11" 15' 8" 22' 2" 20' 2" 19' 0" 17' 8" i
12(50) 23' 1" 20' 11" 19' 9" 18' 4" 27' 3" 24' 9" 23' 4" 21' 8" 22' 1" 20' 0" 18' 10" 17' 6" 24' 9" 22' 6" 21' 2" 19' 8"
18(33) 18' 8" 16' 11" 15' 5" e 13' 9" e 19' 6" i 16' 11" i 15' 5" i 13' 9" i 17' 10" 16' 3" 15' 3" e 13' 9" e 19' 6" i 16' 11" i 15' 5" i 13' 9" i
16(50) 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 16' 0" 23' 9" i 21' 7" i 20' 4" i 18' 10" i 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 7" 19' 7" i 18' 6" i 17' 2" i
6 CSS
14(50) 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4" 25' 10" 23' 5" 22' 1" i 20' 6" i 20' 10" 19' 0" 17' 10" 16' 7" 23' 5" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" i
12(50) 24' 4" 22' 1" 20' 10" 19' 4" 28' 9" 26' 2" 24' 7" 22' 10" 23' 3" 21' 2" 19' 11" 18' 6" 26' 2" 23' 9" 22' 4" 20' 9"
20(33) 16' 5" a 14' 2" a 12' 11" a 11' 7" a 15' 10" a 12' 11" a 11' 4" a 9' 7" a 16' 5" a 14' 2" a 12' 11" a 11' 7" a 15' 10" a 12' 11" a 11' 4" a 9' 7" a
18(33) 19' 7" 16' 11" e 15' 6" e 13' 10" e 19' 7" i 16' 11" i 15' 6" i 13' 10" a 19' 6" 16' 11" e 15' 6" e 13' 10" e 19' 7" i 16' 11" i 15' 6" i 13' 10" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 21' 11" 19' 11" 18' 9" 17' 5" 25' 11" i 22' 11" i 20' 11" i 18' 9" i 20' 11" 19' 0" 17' 11" 16' 7" 23' 6" i 21' 4" i 20' 1" i 18' 8" i
14(50) 23' 8" 21' 6" 20' 3" 18' 9" 28' 0" 25' 5" i 23' 11" i 21' 9" i 22' 7" 20' 7" 19' 4" 17' 11" 25' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" i 20' 2" i
12(50) 26' 4" 24' 0" 22' 7" 20' 11" 31' 2" 28' 4" 26' 8" 24' 9" 25' 3" 22' 11" 21' 7" 20' 0" 28' 4" 25' 9" 24' 3" 22' 6"
20(33) 17' 5" a 15' 1" a 13' 9" a 12' 4" a 16' 6" a 13' 5" a 11' 8" a 9' 10" a 17' 5" a 15' 1" a 13' 9" a 12' 4" a 16' 6" a 13' 5" a 11' 8" a 9' 10" a
18(33) 21' 6" 19' 1" e 17' 5" e 15' 7" e 22' 1" i 19' 1" i 17' 5" a 15' 7" a 20' 7" 18' 8" e 17' 5" e 15' 7" e 22' 1" i 19' 1" i 17' 5" a 15' 7" a
8 CSW 16(50) 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 27' 4" i 24' 10" i 23' 2" i 20' 8" i 22' 1" 20' 1" 18' 11" 17' 6" 24' 10" i 22' 6" i 21' 2" i 19' 8" i
14(50) 24' 10" 22' 6" 21' 2" 19' 8" 29' 4" 26' 7" i 25' 1" i 23' 3" i 23' 9" 21' 7" 20' 3" 18' 10" 26' 7" 24' 2" 22' 9" 21' 2" i
12(50) 27' 8" 25' 1" 23' 8" 21' 11" 32' 8" 29' 8" 27' 11" 25' 11" 26' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 21' 0" 29' 8" 27' 0" 25' 5" 23' 7"
20(33) 17' 10" a 15' 6" a 14' 1" a 12' 7" a 16' 8" a 13' 7" a 11' 10" a 10' 0" a 17' 10" a 15' 6" a 14' 1" a 12' 7" a 16' 8" a 13' 7" a 11' 10" a 10' 0" a
18(33) 22' 3" e 19' 3" e 17' 7" e 15' 9" e 22' 3" i 19' 3" i 17' 7" a 15' 9" a 21' 5" 19' 3" e 17' 7" e 15' 9" e 22' 3" i 19' 3" i 17' 7" a 15' 9" a
8 CSE 16(50) 24' 0" 21' 10" 20' 6" 19' 1" 28' 4" i 25' 7" i 23' 4" i 20' 10" i 22' 11" 20' 10" 19' 8" 18' 3" 25' 9" i 23' 5" i 22' 0" i 20' 5" i
14(50) 25' 10" 23' 6" 22' 1" 20' 6" 30' 7" 27' 9" i 26' 2" i 24' 3" i 24' 9" 22' 6" 21' 2" 19' 8" 27' 9" 25' 3" 23' 9" i 22' 1" i
12(50) 28' 11" 26' 3" 24' 8" 22' 11" 34' 2" 31' 0" 29' 2" 27' 1" 27' 8" 25' 1" 23' 7" 21' 11" 31' 0" 28' 2" 26' 6" 24' 7"
18(33) 23' 1" e 20' 0" e 18' 3" e 16' 4" e 23' 1" i 20' 0" a 18' 3" a 16' 4" a 22' 4" e 20' 0" e 18' 3" e 16' 4" e 23' 1" i 20' 0" a 18' 3" a 16' 4" a
16(50) 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 19' 11" 29' 8" i 27' 0" i 25' 5" i 22' 10" i 24' 0" 21' 10" 20' 7" 19' 1" 27' 0" i 24' 6" i 23' 1" i 21' 5" i
8 CSS
14(50) 27' 3" 24' 9" 23' 3" 21' 7" 32' 2" 29' 3" i 27' 6" i 25' 7" i 26' 1" 23' 8" 22' 3" 20' 8" 29' 3" 26' 7" 25' 0" i 23' 3" i
12(50) 30' 5" 27' 8" 26' 0" 24' 2" 36' 0" 32' 8" 30' 9" 28' 7" 29' 1" 26' 5" 24' 11" 23' 1" 32' 8" 29' 8" 27' 11" 25' 11"
18(33) 22' 2" a 19' 2" a 17' 6" a 15' 8" a 22' 2" a 19' 2" a 17' 2" a 14' 8" a 22' 2" a 19' 2" a 17' 6" a 15' 8" a 22' 2" a 19' 2" a 17' 2" a 14' 8" a
16(50) 26' 0" 23' 8" 22' 3" 20' 8" 29' 11" i 25' 11" i 23' 8" i 21' 2" i 24' 11" 22' 7" 21' 3" 19' 9" 27' 11" i 25' 5" i 23' 8" i 21' 2" i
10 CSJ
14(50) 28' 2" 25' 7" 24' 1" 22' 5" 33' 4" i 30' 3" i 27' 8" i 24' 9" i 27' 0" 24' 6" 23' 1" 21' 5" 30' 3" 27' 6" i 25' 11" i 24' 0" i
12(50) 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 37' 6" 34' 1" 32' 1" 29' 9" i 30' 4" 27' 7" 26' 0" 24' 1" 34' 1" 31' 0" 29' 2" 27' 1"
18(33) 23' 6" a 20' 5" a 18' 7" a 16' 8" a 23' 6" a 20' 3" a 17' 10" a 15' 2" a 23' 6" a 20' 5" a 18' 7" a 16' 8" a 23' 6" a 20' 3" a 17' 10" a 15' 2" a
16(50) 27' 3" 24' 9" 23' 3" 21' 7" 31' 2" i 27' 0" i 24' 8" i 22' 1" i 26' 1" 23' 8" 22' 3" 20' 8" 29' 3" i 26' 7" i 24' 8" i 22' 1" i
10 CSW
14(50) 29' 6" 26' 9" 25' 2" 23' 5" 34' 10" i 31' 8" i 29' 4" i 26' 3" i 28' 2" 25' 7" 24' 1" 22' 4" 31' 8" 28' 9" i 27' 1" i 25' 1" i

• 20 psf Live Load


12(50) 33' 2" 30' 1" 28' 4" 26' 4" 39' 2" 35' 7" 33' 6" 31' 1" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 1" 25' 2" 35' 7" 32' 4" 30' 5" 28' 3"
18(33) 24' 8" a 21' 4" a 19' 6" a 17' 5" a 24' 8" a 20' 10" a 18' 4" a 15' 7" a 24' 8" a 21' 4" a 19' 6" a 17' 5" a 24' 8" a 20' 10" a 18' 4" a 15' 7" a
16(50) 28' 9" 26' 1" 24' 7" 22' 10" 32' 9" i 28' 4" i 25' 11" i 23' 2" i 27' 6" 25' 0" 23' 6" 21' 10" 30' 10" i 28' 0" i 25' 11" i 23' 2" i
10 CSE
14(50) 30' 11" 28' 1" 26' 5" 24' 6" 36' 6" i 33' 2" i 31' 3" i 28' 1" i 29' 7" 26' 10" 25' 3" 23' 5" 33' 2" 30' 2" i 28' 4" i 26' 4" i
12(50) 34' 6" 31' 4" 29' 6" 27' 5" 40' 9" 37' 1" 34' 11" 32' 5" 33' 0" 30' 0" 28' 3" 26' 2" 37' 1" 33' 8" 31' 8" 29' 5"
18(33) 25' 9" a 22' 3" a 20' 4" a 18' 2" a 25' 9" a 21' 4" a 18' 9" a 15' 11" a 25' 9" a 22' 3" a 20' 4" a 18' 2" a 25' 9" a 21' 4" a 18' 9" a 15' 11" a
16(50) 30' 0" 27' 3" 25' 8" 23' 10" 35' 5" i 31' 2" i 28' 5" i 25' 5" i 28' 8" 26' 1" 24' 6" 22' 9" 32' 3" i 29' 3" i 27' 6" i 25' 5" i
10 CSS
14(50) 32' 5" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 9" 38' 4" i 34' 10" i 32' 9" i 30' 2" i 31' 0" 28' 2" 26' 6" 24' 7" 34' 10" 31' 8" i 29' 9" i 27' 8" i
12(50) 36' 3" 32' 11" 31' 0" 28' 9" 42' 10" 38' 11" 36' 8" 34' 0" 34' 8" 31' 6" 29' 8" 27' 6" 38' 11" 35' 4" 33' 3" 30' 11"
16(50) 29' 11" a 27' 2" a 25' 7" a 23' 4" a 33' 1" a 28' 8" a 26' 2" a 22' 10" a 28' 7" a 26' 0" a 24' 6" a 22' 9" a 32' 2" a 28' 8" a 26' 2" a 22' 10" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 32' 6" 29' 7" 27' 10" 25' 10" 38' 5" i 33' 8" i 30' 8" i 27' 5" i 31' 1" 28' 3" 26' 7" 24' 8" 34' 11" i 31' 9" i 29' 10" i 27' 5" i
12(50) 36' 11" 33' 7" 31' 7" 29' 4" 43' 8" 39' 8" i 37' 4" i 34' 3" i 35' 4" 32' 1" 30' 2" 28' 0" 39' 8" 36' 0" 33' 11" 31' 6" i
16(50) 31' 3" a 28' 5" a 26' 9" a 24' 4" a 34' 5" a 29' 10" a 27' 2" a 23' 5" a 29' 11" a 27' 2" a 25' 7" a 23' 9" a 33' 7" a 29' 10" a 27' 2" a 23' 5" a
12 CSW 14(50) 33' 11" 30' 10" 29' 0" 26' 11" 40' 1" i 35' 7" i 32' 6" i 29' 1" i 32' 5" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 9" 36' 5" i 33' 1" i 31' 2" i 28' 11" i
12(50) 38' 5" 34' 11" 32' 10" 30' 6" 45' 5" 41' 3" 38' 10" i 36' 1" i 36' 9" 33' 5" 31' 5" 29' 2" 41' 3" 37' 6" 35' 4" 32' 9" i
16(50) 32' 7" a 29' 7" a 27' 8" a 24' 9" a 35' 0" a 30' 4" a 27' 8" a 23' 8" a 31' 2" a 28' 4" a 26' 8" a 24' 9" a 35' 0" a 30' 4" a 27' 8" a 23' 8" a
12 CSE 14(50) 35' 4" 32' 1" 30' 3" 28' 1" 41' 5" i 35' 10" i 32' 9" i 29' 3" i 33' 10" 30' 9" 28' 11" 26' 10" 37' 11" i 34' 6" i 32' 5" i 29' 3" i
12(50) 39' 11" 36' 3" 34' 2" 31' 8" 47' 2" 42' 11" i 40' 4" i 37' 5" i 38' 2" 34' 8" 32' 8" 30' 4" 42' 11" 38' 11" 36' 8" 34' 0" i
16(50) 34' 9" a 31' 7" a 29' 8" a 27' 7" a 39' 3" a 33' 8" a 29' 8" a 25' 3" a 33' 3" a 30' 2" a 28' 5" a 26' 4" a 37' 3" a 33' 8" a 29' 8" a 25' 3" a
12 CSS 14(50) 37' 6" 34' 1" 32' 0" 29' 9" 44' 3" i 40' 3" i 36' 9" i 32' 10" i 35' 10" 32' 7" 30' 8" 28' 5" 40' 3" i 36' 7" i 34' 5" i 31' 11" i
12(50) 41' 11" 38' 1" 35' 10" 33' 3" 49' 7" 45' 0" 42' 4" 39' 4" i 40' 1" 36' 5" 34' 3" 31' 10" 45' 0" 40' 11" 38' 6" 35' 9"
16(50) 33' 8" a 30' 7" a 28' 4" a 25' 4" a 35' 11" a 29' 11" a 26' 4" a 22' 4" a 32' 2" a 29' 3" a 27' 6" a 25' 4" a 35' 11" a 29' 11" a 26' 4" a 22' 4" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 36' 8" 33' 4" 31' 4" 29' 1" 42' 3" i 36' 7" i 33' 5" i 29' 11" i 35' 1" 31' 11" 30' 0" 27' 10" 39' 5" i 35' 10" i 33' 5" i 29' 11" i
12(50) 41' 10" 38' 0" 35' 9" 33' 2" 49' 5" 44' 11" i 41' 11" i 37' 6" i 40' 0" 36' 4" 34' 2" 31' 9" 44' 11" 40' 10" 38' 5" i 35' 8" i
16(50) 35' 2" a 31' 11" a 29' 6" a 26' 5" a 37' 4" a 30' 8" a 26' 11" a 22' 10" a 33' 8" a 30' 7" a 28' 9" a 26' 5" a 37' 4" a 30' 8" a 26' 11" a 22' 10" a
14 CSW 14(50) 38' 3" 34' 9" 32' 8" 30' 4" 44' 8" i 38' 8" i 35' 4" i 31' 7" i 36' 7" 33' 2" 31' 3" 29' 0" 41' 0" i 37' 3" i 35' 1" i 31' 7" i
12(50) 43' 5" 39' 6" 37' 2" 34' 6" 51' 4" 46' 8" i 43' 11" i 39' 11" i 41' 7" 37' 9" 35' 6" 33' 0" 46' 8" 42' 5" 39' 11" i 37' 0" i
16(50) 36' 7" a 32' 11" a 30' 0" a 26' 10" a 37' 10" a 31' 0" a 27' 2" a 23' 1" a 35' 0" a 31' 10" a 29' 11" a 26' 10" a 37' 10" a 31' 0" a 27' 2" a 23' 1" a
14 CSE 14(50) 39' 9" 36' 1" 34' 0" 31' 7" 45' 0" i 38' 11" i 35' 7" i 31' 10" i 38' 0" 34' 7" 32' 6" 30' 2" 42' 8" i 38' 9" i 35' 7" i 31' 10" i
12(50) 45' 1" 40' 11" 38' 6" 35' 9" 53' 3" 48' 5" i 45' 6" i 41' 5" i 43' 1" 39' 2" 36' 10" 34' 2" 48' 5" 44' 0" 41' 4" i 38' 5" i
16(50) 38' 1" a 34' 7" a 32' 7" a 29' 7" a 40' 2" a 32' 9" a 28' 7" a 24' 2" a 36' 5" a 33' 1" a 31' 2" a 28' 11" a 40' 2" a 32' 9" a 28' 7" a 24' 2" a
14 CSS 14(50) 41' 8" 37' 10" 35' 7" 33' 1" 48' 9" i 42' 2" i 38' 6" i 34' 5" i 39' 10" 36' 2" 34' 1" 31' 7" 44' 9" i 40' 7" i 38' 3" i 34' 5" i
12(50) 47' 2" 42' 10" 40' 4" 37' 5" 55' 9" 50' 7" i 47' 8" i 44' 3" i 45' 1" 41' 0" 38' 7" 35' 9" 50' 7" 46' 0" 43' 3" i 40' 2" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes (continued)


5) Deflection checks are computed using unbalanced loads for the two equal span condition.
6) “e” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the end supports only.
7) “i” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the interior support only.
8) “a” indicates that web stiffeners are required at all supports.

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20 psf Live Load and 25 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 13' 1" e 11' 4" e 10' 4" e 9' 3" e 13' 1" i 11' 4" a 10' 1" a 8' 8" a 13' 1" e 11' 4" e 10' 4" e 9' 3" e 13' 1" i 11' 4" a 10' 1" a 8' 8" a
18(33) 15' 0" 13' 8" e 12' 6" e 11' 2" e 15' 9" i 13' 8" i 12' 6" i 11' 2" a 15' 0" 13' 8" e 12' 6" e 11' 2" e 15' 9" i 13' 8" i 12' 6" i 11' 2" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 16' 1" 14' 7" 13' 9" 12' 9" 19' 9" i 17' 11" i 16' 10" i 15' 1" i 16' 1" 14' 7" 13' 9" 12' 9" 18' 10" i 17' 1" i 16' 1" i 14' 11" i
14(50) 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 8" 21' 2" 19' 3" i 18' 1" i 16' 9" i 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 8" 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" i 16' 0" i
12(50) 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 23' 6" 21' 4" 20' 1" 18' 8" 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 22' 5" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9"
20(33) 13' 5" e 11' 7" e 10' 7" e 9' 6" e 13' 5" i 11' 7" a 10' 4" a 8' 9" a 13' 5" e 11' 7" e 10' 7" e 9' 6" e 13' 5" i 11' 7" a 10' 4" a 8' 9" a
Floor Joist Span Tables

18(33) 15' 9" 13' 10" e 12' 8" e 11' 4" e 16' 0" i 13' 10" i 12' 8" i 11' 4" a 15' 9" 13' 10" e 12' 8" e 11' 4" e 16' 0" i 13' 10" i 12' 8" i 11' 4" a
6 CSW 16(50) 16' 11" 15' 4" 14' 6" 13' 5" 20' 9" i 18' 5" i 16' 9" i 15' 0" i 16' 11" 15' 4" 14' 6" 13' 5" 19' 9" i 17' 11" i 16' 9" i 15' 0" i
14(50) 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" 22' 3" 20' 2" i 19' 0" i 17' 8" i 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" 21' 2" 19' 3" 18' 1" i 16' 10" i
12(50) 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0" 24' 9" 22' 6" 21' 2" 19' 8" 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0" 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 9"
20(33) 13' 8" e 11' 10" e 10' 10" e 9' 8" e 13' 8" i 11' 10" a 10' 5" a 8' 11" a 13' 8" e 11' 10" e 10' 10" e 9' 8" e 13' 8" i 11' 10" a 10' 5" a 8' 11" a
18(33) 16' 5" 14' 2" e 13' 0" e 11' 7" e 16' 5" i 14' 2" i 13' 0" i 11' 7" a 16' 5" 14' 2" e 13' 0" e 11' 7" e 16' 5" i 14' 2" i 13' 0" i 11' 7" a
6 CSE 16(50) 17' 8" 16' 0" 15' 1" 14' 0" 21' 8" i 18' 10" i 17' 3" i 15' 5" i 17' 8" 16' 0" 15' 1" 14' 0" 20' 7" i 18' 9" i 17' 3" i 15' 5" i
14(50) 19' 0" 17' 3" 16' 3" 15' 1" 23' 4" i 21' 2" i 19' 7" i 17' 6" i 19' 0" 17' 3" 16' 3" 15' 1" 22' 2" 20' 2" i 19' 0" i 17' 6" i
12(50) 21' 2" 19' 3" 18' 2" 16' 10" 26' 0" 23' 7" 22' 3" 20' 8" 21' 2" 19' 3" 18' 2" 16' 10" 24' 9" 22' 6" 21' 2" 19' 8"
18(33) 17' 2" 14' 11" e 13' 7" e 12' 2" e 17' 2" i 14' 11" i 13' 7" i 12' 2" a 17' 2" 14' 11" e 13' 7" e 12' 2" e 17' 2" i 14' 11" i 13' 7" i 12' 2" a
16(50) 18' 6" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8" 22' 8" i 20' 7" i 18' 10" i 16' 10" i 18' 6" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8" 21' 7" i 19' 7" i 18' 6" i 16' 10" i
6 CSS
14(50) 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" 24' 7" i 22' 4" i 21' 0" i 19' 0" i 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" 23' 5" 21' 3" i 20' 0" i 18' 7" i
12(50) 22' 5" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 27' 5" 24' 11" 23' 6" 21' 9" 22' 5" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 26' 2" 23' 9" 22' 4" 20' 9"
20(33) 14' 5" a 12' 6" a 11' 5" a 10' 3" a 13' 3" a 10' 9" a 9' 4" a 7' 11" a 14' 5" a 12' 6" a 11' 5" a 10' 3" a 13' 3" a 10' 9" a 9' 4" a 7' 11" a
18(33) 17' 3" e 14' 11" e 13' 8" e 12' 3" e 17' 3" i 14' 11" i 13' 8" a 12' 3" a 17' 3" e 14' 11" e 13' 8" e 12' 3" e 17' 3" i 14' 11" i 13' 8" a 12' 3" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0" 23' 4" i 20' 3" i 18' 6" i 16' 6" i 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0" 23' 4" i 20' 3" i 18' 6" i 16' 6" i
14(50) 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" 26' 8" i 23' 6" i 21' 6" i 19' 2" i 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" 25' 5" i 23' 1" i 21' 6" i 19' 2" i
12(50) 24' 3" 22' 0" 20' 9" 19' 3" 29' 9" 27' 0" 25' 5" 23' 7" i 24' 3" 22' 0" 20' 9" 19' 3" 28' 4" 25' 9" 24' 3" 22' 6"
20(33) 15' 4" a 13' 4" a 12' 2" a 10' 6" a 13' 9" a 11' 1" a 9' 7" a 8' 1" a 15' 4" a 13' 4" a 12' 2" a 10' 6" a 13' 9" a 11' 1" a 9' 7" a 8' 1" a
18(33) 19' 5" e 16' 10" e 15' 5" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 16' 10" a 15' 5" a 13' 6" a 19' 5" e 16' 10" e 15' 5" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 16' 10" a 15' 5" a 13' 6" a
8 CSW 16(50) 21' 3" 19' 4" 18' 2" 16' 10" 25' 10" i 22' 4" i 20' 5" i 18' 3" i 21' 3" 19' 4" 18' 2" 16' 10" 24' 10" i 22' 4" i 20' 5" i 18' 3" i
14(50) 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 1" 27' 11" i 25' 5" i 23' 11" i 22' 2" i 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 1" 26' 7" 24' 2" i 22' 9" i 21' 2" i
12(50) 25' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 20' 2" 31' 2" 28' 4" 26' 8" 24' 9" i 25' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 20' 2" 29' 8" 27' 0" 25' 5" 23' 7"
20(33) 15' 9" a 13' 8" a 12' 5" a 10' 6" a 13' 11" a 11' 3" a 9' 9" a 8' 2" a 15' 9" a 13' 8" a 12' 5" a 10' 6" a 13' 11" a 11' 3" a 9' 9" a 8' 2" a
18(33) 19' 7" e 17' 0" e 15' 6" e 13' 10" e 19' 7" i 17' 0" a 15' 6" a 13' 6" a 19' 7" e 17' 0" e 15' 6" e 13' 10" e 19' 7" i 17' 0" a 15' 6" a 13' 6" a
8 CSE 16(50) 22' 1" 20' 1" 18' 10" 17' 6" 26' 0" i 22' 6" i 20' 7" i 18' 5" i 22' 1" 20' 1" 18' 10" 17' 6" 25' 9" i 22' 6" i 20' 7" i 18' 5" i
14(50) 23' 9" 21' 7" 20' 4" 18' 11" 29' 2" i 26' 2" i 23' 11" i 21' 4" i 23' 9" 21' 7" 20' 4" 18' 11" 27' 9" i 25' 3" i 23' 9" i 21' 4" i
12(50) 26' 7" 24' 2" 22' 9" 21' 1" 32' 7" 29' 7" 27' 10" 25' 10" i 26' 7" 24' 2" 22' 9" 21' 1" 31' 0" 28' 2" 26' 6" 24' 7"
18(33) 20' 4" e 17' 8" e 16' 1" e 14' 5" e 20' 4" i 17' 8" a 16' 1" a 13' 10" a 20' 4" e 17' 8" e 16' 1" e 14' 5" e 20' 4" i 17' 8" a 16' 1" a 13' 10" a
16(50) 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 28' 4" i 24' 8" i 22' 6" i 20' 2" i 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 27' 0" i 24' 6" i 22' 6" i 20' 2" i
8 CSS
14(50) 25' 1" 22' 9" 21' 5" 19' 11" 30' 8" i 27' 11" i 25' 9" i 23' 1" i 25' 1" 22' 9" 21' 5" 19' 11" 29' 3" i 26' 7" i 25' 0" i 23' 1" i
12(50) 28' 0" 25' 5" 23' 11" 22' 3" 34' 4" 31' 2" 29' 4" 27' 3" i 28' 0" 25' 5" 23' 11" 22' 3" 32' 8" 29' 8" 27' 11" 25' 11"
18(33) 19' 6" a 16' 11" a 15' 5" a 13' 10" a 19' 6" a 16' 4" a 14' 5" a 12' 3" a 19' 6" a 16' 11" a 15' 5" a 13' 10" a 19' 6" a 16' 4" a 14' 5" a 12' 3" a
16(50) 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 5" 18' 8" 26' 5" i 22' 11" i 20' 11" i 18' 8" i 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 5" 18' 8" 26' 5" i 22' 11" i 20' 11" i 18' 8" i
10 CSJ
14(50) 25' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 20' 7" 30' 11" i 26' 9" i 24' 5" i 21' 10" i 25' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 20' 7" 30' 3" i 26' 9" i 24' 5" i 21' 10" i
12(50) 29' 2" 26' 6" 25' 0" 23' 2" 35' 10" 32' 6" i 30' 2" i 27' 0" i 29' 2" 26' 6" 25' 0" 23' 2" 34' 1" 31' 0" i 29' 2" i 27' 0" i
18(33) 20' 9" a 18' 0" a 16' 5" a 14' 8" a 20' 9" a 17' 0" a 14' 10" a 12' 8" a 20' 9" a 18' 0" a 16' 5" a 14' 8" a 20' 9" a 17' 0" a 14' 10" a 12' 8" a
16(50) 25' 0" 22' 9" 21' 5" 19' 5" e 27' 6" i 23' 10" i 21' 9" i 19' 5" i 25' 0" 22' 9" 21' 5" 19' 5" e 27' 6" i 23' 10" i 21' 9" i 19' 5" i
10 CSW
14(50) 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" 32' 9" i 28' 4" i 25' 11" i 23' 2" i 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" 31' 8" i 28' 4" i 25' 11" i 23' 2" i
12(50) 30' 6" 27' 8" 26' 1" 24' 2" 37' 5" 34' 0" i 31' 11" i 28' 10" i 30' 6" 27' 8" 26' 1" 24' 2" 35' 7" 32' 4" 30' 5" i 28' 3" i
18(33) 21' 9" a 18' 10" a 17' 2" a 15' 5" a 21' 4" a 17' 5" a 15' 3" a 12' 11" a 21' 9" a 18' 10" a 17' 2" a 15' 5" a 21' 4" a 17' 5" a 15' 3" a 12' 11" a
16(50) 26' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 20' 5" e 28' 11" i 25' 0" i 22' 10" i 20' 5" i 26' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 20' 5" e 28' 11" i 25' 0" i 22' 10" i 20' 5" i
10 CSE
14(50) 28' 5" 25' 10" 24' 3" 22' 7" 34' 10" i 30' 4" i 27' 8" i 24' 9" i 28' 5" 25' 10" 24' 3" 22' 7" 33' 2" i 30' 2" i 27' 8" i 24' 9" i
12(50) 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 38' 11" 35' 4" 33' 3" i 30' 11" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 37' 1" 33' 8" 31' 8" 29' 5" i
18(33) 22' 8" a 19' 8" a 17' 11" a 16' 1" a 21' 11" a 17' 10" a 15' 7" a 13' 2" a 22' 8" a 19' 8" a 17' 11" a 16' 1" a 21' 11" a 17' 10" a 15' 7" a 13' 2" a
16(50) 27' 7" 25' 1" 23' 7" e 21' 11" e 31' 8" i 27' 5" i 25' 1" i 21' 8" i 27' 7" 25' 1" 23' 7" e 21' 11" e 31' 8" i 27' 5" i 25' 1" i 21' 8" i
10 CSS
14(50) 29' 10" 27' 1" 25' 6" 23' 8" 36' 7" i 32' 7" i 29' 9" i 26' 8" i 29' 10" 27' 1" 25' 6" 23' 8" 34' 10" i 31' 8" i 29' 9" i 26' 8" i
12(50) 33' 4" 30' 4" 28' 6" 26' 6" 40' 10" 37' 2" 34' 11" i 32' 5" i 33' 4" 30' 4" 28' 6" 26' 6" 38' 11" 35' 4" 33' 3" 30' 11" i
16(50) 27' 6" a 25' 0" a 23' 1" a 20' 7" a 29' 2" a 25' 3" a 22' 5" a 19' 2" a 27' 6" a 25' 0" a 23' 1" a 20' 7" a 29' 2" a 25' 3" a 22' 5" a 19' 2" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 29' 11" 27' 2" 25' 7" 23' 9" 34' 3" i 29' 8" i 27' 1" i 24' 3" i 29' 11" 27' 2" 25' 7" 23' 9" 34' 3" i 29' 8" i 27' 1" i 24' 3" i
12(50) 34' 0" 30' 10" 29' 0" 26' 11" 41' 8" i 36' 11" i 33' 9" i 30' 2" i 34' 0" 30' 10" 29' 0" 26' 11" 39' 8" 36' 0" i 33' 9" i 30' 2" i
16(50) 28' 9" a 26' 2" a 24' 0" a 21' 5" a 30' 4" a 26' 1" a 22' 11" a 19' 7" a 28' 9" a 26' 2" a 24' 0" a 21' 5" a 30' 4" a 26' 1" a 22' 11" a 19' 7" a
12 CSW 14(50) 31' 2" 28' 4" 26' 8" 24' 9" 36' 3" i 31' 5" i 28' 8" i 25' 8" i 31' 2" 28' 4" 26' 8" 24' 9" 36' 3" i 31' 5" i 28' 8" i 25' 8" i
12(50) 35' 4" 32' 1" 30' 3" 28' 1" 43' 4" i 39' 4" i 36' 0" i 32' 2" i 35' 4" 32' 1" 30' 3" 28' 1" 41' 3" 37' 6" i 35' 4" i 32' 2" i
16(50) 29' 11" a 26' 9" a 24' 5" a 21' 10" a 30' 11" a 26' 4" a 23' 3" a 19' 9" a 29' 11" a 26' 9" a 24' 5" a 21' 10" a 30' 11" a 26' 4" a 23' 3" a 19' 9" a
12 CSE 14(50) 32' 6" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 10" 36' 6" i 31' 7" i 28' 10" i 25' 10" i 32' 6" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 10" 36' 6" i 31' 7" i 28' 10" i 25' 10" i
12(50) 36' 9" 33' 4" 31' 5" 29' 2" 45' 0" i 40' 11" i 37' 5" i 33' 5" i 36' 9" 33' 4" 31' 5" 29' 2" 42' 11" 38' 11" i 36' 8" i 33' 5" i
16(50) 31' 11" a 29' 0" a 27' 4" a 24' 6" a 34' 6" a 28' 3" a 24' 9" a 21' 0" a 31' 11" a 29' 0" a 27' 4" a 24' 6" a 34' 6" a 28' 3" a 24' 9" a 21' 0" a
12 CSS 14(50) 34' 5" 31' 4" 29' 6" 27' 4" 41' 0" i 35' 6" i 32' 5" i 29' 0" i 34' 5" 31' 4" 29' 6" 27' 4" 40' 3" i 35' 6" i 32' 5" i 29' 0" i
12(50) 38' 7" 35' 0" 32' 11" 30' 7" 47' 3" 42' 11" i 40' 5" i 37' 6" i 38' 7" 35' 0" 32' 11" 30' 7" 45' 0" 40' 11" 38' 6" i 35' 9" i
16(50) 31' 0" a 27' 5" a 25' 0" a 22' 5" a 30' 9" a 25' 0" a 21' 11" a 18' 7" a 31' 0" a 27' 5" a 25' 0" a 22' 5" a 30' 9" a 25' 0" a 21' 11" a 18' 7" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 33' 9" 30' 8" 28' 10" 26' 4" 37' 3" i 32' 3" i 29' 6" i 26' 4" i 33' 9" 30' 8" 28' 10" 26' 4" 37' 3" i 32' 3" i 29' 6" i 26' 4" i
12(50) 38' 6" 34' 11" 32' 11" 30' 6" 46' 9" i 40' 6" i 37' 0" i 33' 1" i 38' 6" 34' 11" 32' 11" 30' 6" 44' 11" i 40' 6" i 37' 0" i 33' 1" i
16(50) 32' 4" a 28' 6" a 26' 0" a 23' 3" a 31' 5" a 25' 7" a 22' 5" a 18' 11" a 32' 4" a 28' 6" a 26' 0" a 23' 3" a 31' 5" a 25' 7" a 22' 5" a 18' 11" a
14 CSW 14(50) 35' 2" 31' 11" 30' 1" 27' 10" e 39' 5" i 34' 2" i 31' 2" i 27' 10" i 35' 2" 31' 11" 30' 1" 27' 10" e 39' 5" i 34' 2" i 31' 2" i 27' 10" i
12(50) 40' 0" 36' 4" 34' 2" 31' 9" 49' 0" i 43' 2" i 39' 5" i 35' 3" i 40' 0" 36' 4" 34' 2" 31' 9" 46' 8" i 42' 5" i 39' 5" i 35' 3" i
16(50) 33' 6" a 29' 0" a 26' 6" a 23' 8" a 31' 9" a 25' 10" a 22' 7" a 19' 1" a 33' 6" a 29' 0" a 26' 6" a 23' 8" a 31' 9" a 25' 10" a 22' 7" a 19' 1" a
14 CSE 14(50) 36' 7" 33' 3" 31' 3" 28' 1" e 39' 8" i 34' 4" i 31' 4" i 28' 1" i 36' 7" 33' 3" 31' 3" 28' 1" e 39' 8" i 34' 4" i 31' 4" i 28' 1" i
12(50) 41' 5" 37' 8" 35' 5" 32' 11" 50' 10" i 44' 9" i 40' 10" i 36' 6" i 41' 5" 37' 8" 35' 5" 32' 11" 48' 5" i 44' 0" i 40' 10" i 36' 6" i
16(50) 35' 0" a 31' 10" a 29' 2" a 26' 1" a 33' 7" a 27' 2" a 23' 8" a 19' 11" a 35' 0" a 31' 10" a 29' 2" a 26' 1" a 33' 7" a 27' 2" a 23' 8" a 19' 11" a
14 CSS 14(50) 38' 3" 34' 9" 32' 9" 30' 5" e 43' 0" i 37' 3" i 34' 0" i 30' 0" i 38' 3" 34' 9" 32' 9" 30' 5" e 43' 0" i 37' 3" i 34' 0" i 30' 0" i
12(50) 43' 4" 39' 5" 37' 1" 34' 5" 53' 2" i 48' 2" i 43' 11" i 39' 4" i 43' 4" 39' 5" 37' 1" 34' 5" 50' 7" i 46' 0" i 43' 3" i 39' 4" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes


1) Web punchouts are not considered for shear and web crippling.
2) Spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange.
3) For two equal spans, tabulated span is the center to center distance from either end bearing to the center bearing. The joist must be continuous over the center bearing.
4) Web crippling bearing length is assumed to be 3.5". Joist flange must be fastened to the support.

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Floor Joist Span Tables

Floor Joist Span Tables


20 psf Live Load and 40 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 11' 4" e 9' 10" e 8' 11" e 8' 0" e 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 8' 3" a 7' 0" a 11' 4" e 9' 10" e 8' 11" e 8' 0" e 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 8' 3" a 7' 0" a
18(33) 13' 8" e 11' 10" e 10' 9" e 9' 8" e 13' 8" i 11' 10" i 10' 9" a 9' 8" a 13' 8" e 11' 10" e 10' 9" e 9' 8" e 13' 8" i 11' 10" i 10' 9" a 9' 8" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 6" 11' 7" 18' 4" i 16' 0" i 14' 7" i 13' 1" i 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 6" 11' 7" 18' 4" i 16' 0" i 14' 7" i 13' 1" i
14(50) 15' 8" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 5" 19' 7" i 17' 10" i 16' 8" i 14' 10" i 15' 8" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 5" 19' 7" i 17' 10" i 16' 8" i 14' 10" i
12(50) 17' 5" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4" i 17' 5" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4" i
20(33) 11' 7" e 10' 1" e 9' 2" e 8' 3" e 11' 7" a 9' 7" a 8' 5" a 7' 2" a 11' 7" e 10' 1" e 9' 2" e 8' 3" e 11' 7" a 9' 7" a 8' 5" a 7' 2" a
18(33) 13' 10" e 12' 0" e 10' 11" e 9' 10" e 13' 10" i 12' 0" i 10' 11" a 9' 10" a 13' 10" e 12' 0" e 10' 11" e 9' 10" e 13' 10" i 12' 0" i 10' 11" a 9' 10" a
6 CSW 16(50) 15' 4" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 2" 18' 5" i 15' 11" i 14' 6" i 13' 0" i 15' 4" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 2" 18' 5" i 15' 11" i 14' 6" i 13' 0" i
14(50) 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 20' 8" i 18' 9" i 17' 7" i 15' 8" i 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 20' 8" i 18' 9" i 17' 7" i 15' 8" i
12(50) 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" 23' 0" 20' 10" 19' 8" 18' 3" i 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" 23' 0" 20' 10" 19' 8" 18' 3" i
20(33) 11' 10" e 10' 3" e 9' 5" e 8' 5" e 11' 10" a 9' 8" a 8' 6" a 7' 3" a 11' 10" e 10' 3" e 9' 5" e 8' 5" e 11' 10" a 9' 8" a 8' 6" a 7' 3" a
18(33) 14' 2" e 12' 4" e 11' 3" e 10' 1" e 14' 2" i 12' 4" i 11' 3" a 10' 1" a 14' 2" e 12' 4" e 11' 3" e 10' 1" e 14' 2" i 12' 4" i 11' 3" a 10' 1" a
6 CSE 16(50) 16' 0" 14' 7" 13' 8" 12' 9" 18' 10" i 16' 4" i 14' 11" i 13' 4" i 16' 0" 14' 7" 13' 8" 12' 9" 18' 10" i 16' 4" i 14' 11" i 13' 4" i
14(50) 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 9" 21' 6" i 18' 7" i 17' 0" i 15' 2" i 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 9" 21' 6" i 18' 7" i 17' 0" i 15' 2" i
12(50) 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 3" 24' 1" 21' 11" 20' 7" i 19' 2" i 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 3" 24' 1" 21' 11" 20' 7" i 19' 2" i
18(33) 14' 11" e 12' 11" e 11' 9" e 10' 6" e 14' 11" i 12' 11" a 11' 9" a 10' 6" a 14' 11" e 12' 11" e 11' 9" e 10' 6" e 14' 11" i 12' 11" a 11' 9" a 10' 6" a
16(50) 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" 20' 7" i 17' 10" i 16' 4" i 14' 7" i 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" 20' 7" i 17' 10" i 16' 4" i 14' 7" i
6 CSS
14(50) 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 22' 10" i 20' 2" i 18' 5" i 16' 6" i 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 22' 10" i 20' 2" i 18' 5" i 16' 6" i
12(50) 20' 4" 18' 6" 17' 5" 16' 2" 25' 6" 23' 2" 21' 9" i 20' 3" i 20' 4" 18' 6" 17' 5" 16' 2" 25' 6" 23' 2" 21' 9" i 20' 3" i
20(33) 12' 6" a 10' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 10' 9" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 3" a 12' 6" a 10' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 10' 9" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 3" a
18(33) 14' 11" e 12' 11" e 11' 10" e 10' 7" e 14' 11" i 12' 11" a 11' 10" a 10' 3" a 14' 11" e 12' 11" e 11' 10" e 10' 7" e 14' 11" i 12' 11" a 11' 10" a 10' 3" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 18' 4" 16' 7" 15' 8" 14' 4" 20' 3" i 17' 6" i 16' 0" i 14' 4" i 18' 4" 16' 7" 15' 8" 14' 4" 20' 3" i 17' 6" i 16' 0" i 14' 4" i
14(50) 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 11" 15' 8" 23' 6" i 20' 4" i 18' 7" i 16' 8" i 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 11" 15' 8" 23' 6" i 20' 4" i 18' 7" i 16' 8" i
12(50) 22' 0" 20' 0" 18' 10" 17' 6" 27' 7" 25' 1" i 23' 7" i 21' 11" i 22' 0" 20' 0" 18' 10" 17' 6" 27' 7" 25' 1" i 23' 7" i 21' 11" i
20(33) 13' 4" a 11' 6" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 11' 1" a 8' 10" a 7' 8" a 6' 4" a 13' 4" a 11' 6" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 11' 1" a 8' 10" a 7' 8" a 6' 4" a
18(33) 16' 10" e 14' 7" e 13' 4" e 11' 11" e 16' 10" a 14' 7" a 12' 10" a 11' 0" a 16' 10" e 14' 7" e 13' 4" e 11' 11" e 16' 10" a 14' 7" a 12' 10" a 11' 0" a
8 CSW 16(50) 19' 4" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 4" e 22' 4" i 19' 4" i 17' 8" i 15' 10" i 19' 4" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 4" e 22' 4" i 19' 4" i 17' 8" i 15' 10" i
14(50) 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" 25' 11" i 23' 6" i 21' 5" i 19' 2" i 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" 25' 11" i 23' 6" i 21' 5" i 19' 2" i
12(50) 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 28' 11" 26' 3" i 24' 9" i 22' 11" i 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 28' 11" 26' 3" i 24' 9" i 22' 11" i
20(33) 13' 8" a 11' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 11' 3" a 9' 0" a 7' 9" a 6' 4" a 13' 8" a 11' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 11' 3" a 9' 0" a 7' 9" a 6' 4" a
18(33) 17' 0" e 14' 8" e 13' 5" e 12' 0" e 17' 0" a 14' 8" a 12' 11" a 11' 1" a 17' 0" e 14' 8" e 13' 5" e 12' 0" e 17' 0" a 14' 8" a 12' 11" a 11' 1" a
8 CSE 16(50) 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" e 22' 6" i 19' 6" i 17' 10" i 15' 11" i 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" e 22' 6" i 19' 6" i 17' 10" i 15' 11" i
14(50) 21' 7" 19' 8" 18' 6" 17' 2" 26' 2" i 22' 8" i 20' 8" i 18' 6" i 21' 7" 19' 8" 18' 6" 17' 2" 26' 2" i 22' 8" i 20' 8" i 18' 6" i
12(50) 24' 2" 21' 11" 20' 8" 19' 2" 30' 2" 27' 5" i 25' 10" i 24' 0" i 24' 2" 21' 11" 20' 8" 19' 2" 30' 2" 27' 5" i 25' 10" i 24' 0" i
18(33) 17' 8" e 15' 3" e 13' 11" e 12' 6" e 17' 8" a 15' 0" a 13' 3" a 11' 3" a 17' 8" e 15' 3" e 13' 11" e 12' 6" e 17' 8" a 15' 0" a 13' 3" a 11' 3" a
16(50) 21' 0" 19' 1" 17' 11" 16' 8" e 24' 8" i 21' 4" i 19' 6" i 17' 5" i 21' 0" 19' 1" 17' 11" 16' 8" e 24' 8" i 21' 4" i 19' 6" i 17' 5" i
8 CSS
14(50) 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 5" 18' 1" 28' 3" i 24' 5" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" i 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 5" 18' 1" 28' 3" i 24' 5" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" i
12(50) 25' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 20' 2" 31' 10" 28' 11" i 27' 2" i 25' 3" i 25' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 20' 2" 31' 10" 28' 11" i 27' 2" i 25' 3" i
18(33) 16' 11" a 14' 8" a 13' 4" a 11' 11" a 16' 4" a 13' 4" a 11' 8" a 9' 10" a 16' 11" a 14' 8" a 13' 4" a 11' 11" a 16' 4" a 13' 4" a 11' 8" a 9' 10" a
16(50) 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 1" e 16' 2" e 22' 11" i 19' 10" i 18' 1" i 15' 11" i 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 1" e 16' 2" e 22' 11" i 19' 10" i 18' 1" i 15' 11" i
10 CSJ
14(50) 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 8" 26' 9" i 23' 2" i 21' 2" i 18' 11" i 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 8" 26' 9" i 23' 2" i 21' 2" i 18' 11" i
12(50) 26' 6" 24' 1" 22' 8" 21' 1" 33' 1" i 28' 8" i 26' 2" i 23' 4" i 26' 6" 24' 1" 22' 8" 21' 1" 33' 1" i 28' 8" i 26' 2" i 23' 4" i
18(33) 18' 0" a 15' 7" a 14' 3" a 12' 9" a 17' 0" a 13' 9" a 12' 0" a 10' 2" a 18' 0" a 15' 7" a 14' 3" a 12' 9" a 17' 0" a 13' 9" a 12' 0" a 10' 2" a
16(50) 22' 9" 20' 8" 18' 10" e 16' 10" e 23' 10" i 20' 8" i 18' 10" i 16' 4" i 22' 9" 20' 8" 18' 10" e 16' 10" e 23' 10" i 20' 8" i 18' 10" i 16' 4" i
10 CSW
14(50) 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 6" 28' 4" i 24' 7" i 22' 5" i 20' 1" i 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 6" 28' 4" i 24' 7" i 22' 5" i 20' 1" i

• 20 psf Live Load


12(50) 27' 8" 25' 2" 23' 8" 22' 0" 34' 8" i 30' 7" i 27' 11" i 25' 0" i 27' 8" 25' 2" 23' 8" 22' 0" 34' 8" i 30' 7" i 27' 11" i 25' 0" i
18(33) 18' 10" a 16' 4" a 14' 11" a 13' 4" a 17' 5" a 14' 1" a 12' 3" a 10' 4" a 18' 10" a 16' 4" a 14' 11" a 13' 4" a 17' 5" a 14' 1" a 12' 3" a 10' 4" a
16(50) 24' 0" 21' 8" e 19' 9" e 17' 8" e 25' 0" i 21' 8" i 19' 7" i 16' 9" i 24' 0" 21' 8" e 19' 9" e 17' 8" e 25' 0" i 21' 8" i 19' 7" i 16' 9" i
10 CSE
14(50) 25' 10" 23' 5" 22' 1" 20' 6" 30' 4" i 26' 3" i 24' 0" i 21' 5" i 25' 10" 23' 5" 22' 1" 20' 6" 30' 4" i 26' 3" i 24' 0" i 21' 5" i
12(50) 28' 10" 26' 2" 24' 8" 22' 11" 36' 1" i 32' 10" i 30' 10" i 28' 1" i 28' 10" 26' 2" 24' 8" 22' 11" 36' 1" i 32' 10" i 30' 10" i 28' 1" i
18(33) 19' 8" a 17' 0" a 15' 6" a 13' 10" a 17' 10" a 14' 5" a 12' 6" a 10' 7" a 19' 8" a 17' 0" a 15' 6" a 13' 10" a 17' 10" a 14' 5" a 12' 6" a 10' 7" a
16(50) 25' 1" 22' 9" e 21' 5" e 19' 5" e 27' 5" i 23' 7" i 20' 9" i 17' 8" a 25' 1" 22' 9" e 21' 5" e 19' 5" e 27' 5" i 23' 7" i 20' 9" i 17' 8" a
10 CSS
14(50) 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" e 32' 7" i 28' 3" i 25' 9" i 23' 1" i 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" e 32' 7" i 28' 3" i 25' 9" i 23' 1" i
12(50) 30' 4" 27' 6" 25' 11" 24' 1" 37' 11" i 34' 5" i 32' 5" i 29' 11" i 30' 4" 27' 6" 25' 11" 24' 1" 37' 11" i 34' 5" i 32' 5" i 29' 11" i
16(50) 25' 0" a 21' 10" a 20' 0" a 17' 10" a 25' 3" a 20' 10" a 18' 4" a 15' 6" a 25' 0" a 21' 10" a 20' 0" a 17' 10" a 25' 3" a 20' 10" a 18' 4" a 15' 6" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 27' 2" 24' 8" 23' 3" 21' 0" e 29' 8" i 25' 8" i 23' 5" i 21' 0" i 27' 2" 24' 8" 23' 3" 21' 0" e 29' 8" i 25' 8" i 23' 5" i 21' 0" i
12(50) 30' 10" 28' 0" 26' 5" 24' 6" 36' 11" i 32' 0" i 29' 3" i 26' 2" i 30' 10" 28' 0" 26' 5" 24' 6" 36' 11" i 32' 0" i 29' 3" i 26' 2" i
16(50) 26' 2" a 22' 9" a 20' 9" a 18' 7" a 26' 1" a 21' 4" a 18' 8" a 15' 10" a 26' 2" a 22' 9" a 20' 9" a 18' 7" a 26' 1" a 21' 4" a 18' 8" a 15' 10" a
12 CSW 14(50) 28' 4" 25' 9" 24' 3" 22' 2" e 31' 5" i 27' 2" i 24' 10" i 22' 2" i 28' 4" 25' 9" 24' 3" 22' 2" e 31' 5" i 27' 2" i 24' 10" i 22' 2" i
12(50) 32' 1" 29' 2" 27' 6" 25' 6" 39' 5" i 34' 2" i 31' 2" i 27' 11" i 32' 1" 29' 2" 27' 6" 25' 6" 39' 5" i 34' 2" i 31' 2" i 27' 11" i
16(50) 26' 9" a 23' 2" a 21' 2" a 18' 11" a 26' 4" a 21' 6" a 18' 10" a 16' 0" a 26' 9" a 23' 2" a 21' 2" a 18' 11" a 26' 4" a 21' 6" a 18' 10" a 16' 0" a
12 CSE 14(50) 29' 6" 26' 10" 25' 0" 22' 4" e 31' 7" i 27' 5" i 25' 0" i 22' 4" i 29' 6" 26' 10" 25' 0" 22' 4" e 31' 7" i 27' 5" i 25' 0" i 22' 4" i
12(50) 33' 4" 30' 4" 28' 6" 26' 6" 40' 11" i 35' 6" i 32' 4" i 28' 11" i 33' 4" 30' 4" 28' 6" 26' 6" 40' 11" i 35' 6" i 32' 4" i 28' 11" i
16(50) 29' 0" a 26' 0" a 23' 9" a 21' 3" a 28' 3" a 22' 11" a 20' 0" a 16' 11" a 29' 0" a 26' 0" a 23' 9" a 21' 3" a 28' 3" a 22' 11" a 20' 0" a 16' 11" a
12 CSS 14(50) 31' 4" 28' 5" 26' 9" e 24' 10" e 35' 6" i 30' 9" i 28' 1" i 25' 1" i 31' 4" 28' 5" 26' 9" e 24' 10" e 35' 6" i 30' 9" i 28' 1" i 25' 1" i
12(50) 35' 0" 31' 10" 29' 11" 27' 10" 43' 10" i 39' 10" i 37' 6" i 34' 0" i 35' 0" 31' 10" 29' 11" 27' 10" 43' 10" i 39' 10" i 37' 6" i 34' 0" i
16(50) 27' 5" a 23' 9" a 21' 8" a 19' 5" a 25' 0" a 20' 3" a 17' 8" a 14' 10" a 27' 5" a 23' 9" a 21' 8" a 19' 5" a 25' 0" a 20' 3" a 17' 8" a 14' 10" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 30' 8" 27' 10" 25' 6" e 22' 10" e 32' 3" i 27' 11" i 25' 6" i 22' 6" i 30' 8" 27' 10" 25' 6" e 22' 10" e 32' 3" i 27' 11" i 25' 6" i 22' 6" i
12(50) 34' 11" 31' 9" 29' 11" 27' 9" 40' 6" i 35' 1" i 32' 0" i 28' 8" i 34' 11" 31' 9" 29' 11" 27' 9" 40' 6" i 35' 1" i 32' 0" i 28' 8" i
16(50) 28' 6" a 24' 8" a 22' 6" a 19' 8" a 25' 7" a 20' 8" a 18' 0" a 15' 1" a 28' 6" a 24' 8" a 22' 6" a 19' 8" a 25' 7" a 20' 8" a 18' 0" a 15' 1" a
14 CSW 14(50) 31' 11" 29' 0" 27' 0" e 24' 2" e 34' 2" i 29' 7" i 27' 0" i 23' 4" i 31' 11" 29' 0" 27' 0" e 24' 2" e 34' 2" i 29' 7" i 27' 0" i 23' 4" i
12(50) 36' 4" 33' 0" 31' 0" 28' 10" 43' 2" i 37' 4" i 34' 1" i 30' 6" i 36' 4" 33' 0" 31' 0" 28' 10" 43' 2" i 37' 4" i 34' 1" i 30' 6" i
16(50) 29' 0" a 25' 1" a 22' 11" a 19' 8" a 25' 10" a 20' 10" a 18' 2" a 15' 3" a 29' 0" a 25' 1" a 22' 11" a 19' 8" a 25' 10" a 20' 10" a 18' 2" a 15' 3" a
14 CSE 14(50) 33' 3" 29' 9" 27' 2" e 24' 3" e 34' 4" i 29' 9" i 27' 2" i 23' 4" i 33' 3" 29' 9" 27' 2" e 24' 3" e 34' 4" i 29' 9" i 27' 2" i 23' 4" i
12(50) 37' 8" 34' 2" 32' 2" 29' 11" 44' 9" i 38' 9" i 35' 4" i 31' 7" i 37' 8" 34' 2" 32' 2" 29' 11" 44' 9" i 38' 9" i 35' 4" i 31' 7" i
16(50) 31' 10" a 27' 8" a 24' 7" a 19' 8" a 27' 2" a 21' 10" a 18' 11" a 15' 9" a 31' 10" a 27' 8" a 24' 7" a 19' 8" a 27' 2" a 21' 10" a 18' 11" a 15' 9" a
14 CSS 14(50) 34' 9" 31' 7" e 29' 5" e 26' 4" e 37' 3" i 32' 3" i 28' 8" i 24' 6" i 34' 9" 31' 7" e 29' 5" e 26' 4" e 37' 3" i 32' 3" i 28' 8" i 24' 6" i
12(50) 39' 5" 35' 9" 33' 8" 31' 3" 48' 2" i 41' 8" i 38' 1" i 34' 1" i 39' 5" 35' 9" 33' 8" 31' 3" 48' 2" i 41' 8" i 38' 1" i 34' 1" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes (continued)


5) Deflection checks are computed using unbalanced loads for the two equal span condition.
6) “e” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the end supports only.
7) “i” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the interior support only.
8) “a” indicates that web stiffeners are required at all supports.

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40 psf Live Load and 10 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240))
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 12' 5" e 10' 9" e 9' 10" e 8' 9" e 12' 5" a 10' 8" a 9' 5" a 8' 0" a 11' 5" e 10' 4" e 9' 9" e 8' 9" e 12' 5" a 10' 8" a 9' 5" a 8' 0" a
18(33) 13' 8" 12' 5" e 11' 8" e 10' 7" e 14' 11" i 12' 11" i 11' 10" a 10' 7" a 12' 5" 11' 3" 10' 7" e 9' 10" e 13' 11" i 12' 8" i 11' 10" a 10' 7" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 6" 11' 7" 16' 5" 14' 11" i 14' 0" i 13' 0" i 13' 3" 12' 1" 11' 4" 10' 7" 14' 11" 13' 7" 12' 9" i 11' 10" i
14(50) 15' 8" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 5" 17' 7" 16' 0" 15' 1" 14' 0" i 14' 3" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 0" 14' 6" 13' 8" 12' 8"
12(50) 17' 5" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 19' 7" 17' 9" 16' 9" 15' 6" 15' 10" 14' 5" 13' 6" 12' 7" 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1"
20(33) 12' 9" e 11' 0" e 10' 1" e 9' 0" e 12' 9" a 10' 10" a 9' 7" a 8' 2" a 11' 11" e 10' 10" e 10' 1" e 9' 0" e 12' 9" a 10' 10" a 9' 7" a 8' 2" a
Floor Joist Span Tables

18(33) 14' 4" 13' 0" e 12' 0" e 10' 9" e 15' 2" i 13' 2" i 12' 0" a 10' 9" a 13' 0" 11' 10" 11' 1" e 10' 4" e 14' 7" i 13' 2" i 12' 0" a 10' 9" a
6 CSW 16(50) 15' 4" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 2" 17' 3" i 15' 8" i 14' 9" i 13' 8" i 14' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 15' 8" 14' 3" 13' 5" i 12' 5" i
14(50) 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 18' 6" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8" i 15' 0" 13' 7" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 5" 13' 4"
12(50) 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" 20' 7" 18' 9" 17' 7" 16' 4" 16' 8" 15' 2" 14' 3" 13' 3" 18' 9" 17' 0" 16' 0" 14' 10"
20(33) 13' 0" e 11' 3" e 10' 3" e 9' 2" e 13' 0" a 11' 0" a 9' 8" a 8' 3" a 12' 4" e 11' 3" e 10' 3" e 9' 2" e 13' 0" a 11' 0" a 9' 8" a 8' 3" a
18(33) 15' 0" 13' 6" e 12' 4" e 11' 0" e 15' 7" i 13' 6" i 12' 4" a 11' 0" a 13' 7" 12' 4" e 11' 8" e 10' 10" e 15' 3" i 13' 6" i 12' 4" a 11' 0" a
6 CSE 16(50) 16' 0" 14' 7" 13' 8" 12' 9" 18' 0" i 16' 4" i 15' 5" i 14' 3" i 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7" 16' 4" 14' 10" i 14' 0" i 13' 0" i
14(50) 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 9" 19' 5" 17' 8" 16' 7" i 15' 5" i 15' 8" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 6" 17' 8" 16' 0" 15' 1" 14' 0" i
12(50) 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 3" 21' 8" 19' 8" 18' 6" 17' 2" 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" 13' 11" 19' 8" 17' 10" 16' 10" 15' 7"
18(33) 15' 7" 14' 2" e 12' 11" e 11' 6" e 16' 4" i 14' 2" i 12' 11" a 11' 6" a 14' 2" 12' 11" e 12' 1" e 11' 3" e 15' 11" i 14' 2" i 12' 11" a 11' 6" a
16(50) 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" 18' 10" i 17' 2" i 16' 2" i 15' 0" i 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 1" 12' 1" 17' 2" 15' 7" i 14' 8" i 13' 7" i
6 CSS
14(50) 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 20' 6" 18' 7" 17' 6" i 16' 3" i 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 18' 7" 16' 11" 15' 11" 14' 9" i
12(50) 20' 4" 18' 6" 17' 5" 16' 2" 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2" 18' 6" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8" 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 6"
20(33) 13' 9" a 11' 11" a 10' 10" a 9' 5" a 12' 4" a 9' 11" a 8' 8" a 7' 3" a 13' 9" a 11' 11" a 10' 10" a 9' 5" a 12' 4" a 9' 11" a 8' 8" a 7' 3" a
18(33) 16' 5" e 14' 2" e 12' 11" e 11' 7" e 16' 5" i 14' 2" a 12' 11" a 11' 7" a 15' 5" e 14' 0" e 12' 11" e 11' 7" e 16' 5" i 14' 2" a 12' 11" a 11' 7" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 18' 4" 16' 7" 15' 8" 14' 6" 20' 6" i 18' 8" i 17' 6" i 15' 8" i 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 3" 13' 2" 18' 8" i 16' 11" i 15' 11" i 14' 10" i
14(50) 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 11" 15' 8" 22' 2" 20' 2" i 19' 0" i 17' 7" i 17' 11" 16' 4" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" i 16' 0" i
12(50) 22' 0" 20' 0" 18' 10" 17' 6" 24' 9" 22' 6" 21' 2" 19' 8" 20' 0" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 11" 22' 6" 20' 5" 19' 3" 17' 10"
20(33) 14' 7" a 12' 7" a 11' 6" a 9' 5" a 12' 8" a 10' 3" a 8' 10" a 7' 5" a 14' 7" a 12' 7" a 11' 6" a 9' 5" a 12' 8" a 10' 3" a 8' 10" a 7' 5" a
18(33) 18' 0" e 16' 0" e 14' 7" e 13' 1" e 18' 6" a 16' 0" a 14' 7" a 12' 6" a 16' 4" e 14' 10" e 13' 11" e 12' 11" e 18' 4" a 16' 0" a 14' 7" a 12' 6" a
8 CSW 16(50) 19' 4" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 4" 21' 8" i 19' 8" i 18' 6" i 17' 2" i 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" 13' 11" 19' 8" i 17' 11" i 16' 10" i 15' 7" i
14(50) 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" 23' 3" 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 6" i 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" 21' 2" 19' 2" 18' 1" 16' 9" i
12(50) 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 25' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 20' 7" 21' 0" 19' 1" 17' 11" 16' 8" 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 8"
20(33) 14' 11" a 12' 11" a 11' 10" a 9' 5" a 12' 10" a 10' 4" a 9' 0" a 7' 6" a 14' 11" a 12' 11" a 11' 10" a 9' 5" a 12' 10" a 10' 4" a 9' 0" a 7' 6" a
18(33) 18' 7" e 16' 1" e 14' 8" e 13' 2" e 18' 7" a 16' 1" a 14' 8" a 12' 7" a 17' 0" e 15' 6" e 14' 7" e 13' 2" e 18' 7" a 16' 1" a 14' 8" a 12' 7" a
8 CSE 16(50) 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" 22' 6" i 20' 5" i 19' 3" i 17' 5" i 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 20' 5" i 18' 7" i 17' 6" i 16' 3" i
14(50) 21' 7" 19' 8" 18' 6" 17' 2" 24' 3" 22' 1" i 20' 9" i 19' 3" i 19' 8" 17' 10" 16' 9" 15' 7" 22' 1" 20' 0" 18' 10" i 17' 6" i
12(50) 24' 2" 21' 11" 20' 8" 19' 2" 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" 21' 11" 19' 11" 18' 9" 17' 5" 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 6"
18(33) 19' 4" e 16' 9" e 15' 3" e 13' 8" e 19' 4" a 16' 9" a 15' 0" a 12' 10" a 17' 9" e 16' 1" e 15' 2" e 13' 8" e 19' 4" a 16' 9" a 15' 0" a 12' 10" a
16(50) 21' 0" 19' 1" 17' 11" 16' 8" 23' 7" i 21' 5" i 20' 2" i 18' 8" i 19' 1" 17' 4" 16' 4" 15' 2" 21' 5" i 19' 5" i 18' 4" i 17' 0" i
8 CSS
14(50) 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 5" 18' 1" 25' 7" 23' 3" i 21' 10" i 20' 3" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 23' 3" 21' 1" 19' 10" i 18' 5" i
12(50) 25' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 20' 2" 28' 7" 25' 11" 24' 5" 22' 8" 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 25' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 20' 7"
18(33) 18' 6" a 16' 0" a 14' 8" a 13' 1" a 18' 6" a 15' 2" a 13' 4" a 11' 4" a 18' 4" a 16' 0" a 14' 8" a 13' 1" a 18' 6" a 15' 2" a 13' 4" a 11' 4" a
16(50) 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" e 24' 5" i 21' 8" i 19' 10" i 17' 9" i 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 11" 15' 8" 22' 2" i 20' 2" i 18' 11" i 17' 7" i
10 CSJ
14(50) 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 8" 26' 5" i 24' 0" i 22' 7" i 20' 9" i 21' 5" 19' 5" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 0" 21' 10" i 20' 7" i 19' 1" i
12(50) 26' 6" 24' 1" 22' 8" 21' 1" 29' 9" 27' 1" 25' 6" 23' 8" i 24' 1" 21' 11" 20' 7" 19' 2" 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6"
18(33) 19' 8" a 17' 1" a 15' 7" a 13' 11" a 19' 3" a 15' 9" a 13' 9" a 11' 8" a 19' 2" a 17' 1" a 15' 7" a 13' 11" a 19' 3" a 15' 9" a 13' 9" a 11' 8" a
16(50) 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 5" 18' 1" e 25' 7" i 22' 7" i 20' 8" i 18' 5" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 23' 2" i 21' 1" i 19' 10" i 18' 5" i
10 CSW
14(50) 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 6" 27' 8" i 25' 1" i 23' 8" i 21' 11" i 22' 4" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 25' 1" 22' 10" i 21' 6" i 19' 11" i
12(50) 27' 8" 25' 2" 23' 8" 22' 0" 31' 1" 28' 3" 26' 7" 24' 8" i 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 20' 0" 28' 3" 25' 8" 24' 2" 22' 5"
18(33) 20' 8" a 17' 10" a 16' 4" a 14' 7" a 19' 10" a 16' 2" a 14' 1" a 11' 11" a 20' 4" a 17' 10" a 16' 4" a 14' 7" a 19' 10" a 16' 2" a 14' 1" a 11' 11" a
16(50) 24' 0" 21' 10" 20' 6" 19' 1" e 26' 11" i 23' 9" i 21' 8" i 19' 1" i 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4" e 24' 6" i 22' 3" i 20' 11" i 19' 1" i
10 CSE
14(50) 25' 10" 23' 5" 22' 1" 20' 6" 29' 0" i 26' 4" i 24' 9" i 23' 0" i 23' 5" 21' 4" 20' 1" 18' 7" 26' 4" 23' 11" i 22' 6" i 20' 11" i
12(50) 28' 10" 26' 2" 24' 8" 22' 11" 32' 5" 29' 5" 27' 8" 25' 8" 26' 2" 23' 10" 22' 5" 20' 10" 29' 5" 26' 9" 25' 2" 23' 4"
18(33) 21' 6" a 18' 8" a 17' 0" a 15' 3" a 20' 4" a 16' 6" a 14' 5" a 12' 2" a 21' 2" a 18' 8" a 17' 0" a 15' 3" a 20' 4" a 16' 6" a 14' 5" a 12' 2" a
16(50) 25' 1" 22' 9" 21' 5" e 19' 11" e 28' 2" i 25' 7" i 23' 7" i 20' 2" a 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 6" 18' 1" e 25' 7" i 23' 3" i 21' 10" i 20' 2" a
10 CSS
14(50) 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" 30' 5" i 27' 8" i 26' 0" i 24' 2" i 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 6" 27' 8" 25' 1" i 23' 8" i 21' 11" i
12(50) 30' 4" 27' 6" 25' 11" 24' 1" 34' 0" 30' 11" 29' 1" 27' 0" 27' 6" 25' 0" 23' 6" 21' 10" 30' 11" 28' 1" 26' 5" 24' 6"
16(50) 25' 0" a 22' 9" a 21' 5" a 19' 7" a 27' 8" a 23' 7" a 20' 10" a 17' 9" a 22' 9" a 20' 8" a 19' 5" a 18' 0" a 25' 6" a 23' 2" a 20' 10" a 17' 9" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 27' 2" 24' 8" 23' 3" 21' 7" 30' 6" i 27' 9" i 25' 8" i 23' 0" i 24' 8" 22' 5" 21' 1" 19' 7" 27' 9" i 25' 2" i 23' 8" i 22' 0" i
12(50) 30' 10" 28' 0" 26' 5" 24' 6" 34' 8" 31' 6" 29' 7" i 27' 6" i 28' 0" 25' 6" 24' 0" 22' 3" 31' 6" 28' 7" 26' 11" 25' 0" i
16(50) 26' 2" a 23' 9" a 22' 4" a 20' 4" a 28' 9" a 24' 3" a 21' 4" a 18' 2" a 23' 9" a 21' 7" a 20' 4" a 18' 10" a 26' 8" a 24' 3" a 21' 4" a 18' 2" a
12 CSW 14(50) 28' 4" 25' 9" 24' 3" 22' 6" 31' 10" i 28' 11" i 27' 2" i 24' 4" i 25' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" 20' 5" 28' 11" i 26' 3" i 24' 9" i 22' 11" i
12(50) 32' 1" 29' 2" 27' 6" 25' 6" 36' 1" 32' 9" 30' 10" i 28' 7" i 29' 2" 26' 6" 24' 11" 23' 2" 32' 9" 29' 9" 28' 0" 26' 0" i
16(50) 27' 3" a 24' 9" a 23' 2" a 20' 9" a 29' 4" a 24' 6" a 21' 6" a 18' 4" a 24' 9" a 22' 6" a 21' 2" a 19' 8" a 27' 9" a 24' 6" a 21' 6" a 18' 4" a
12 CSE 14(50) 29' 6" 26' 10" 25' 3" 23' 5" 33' 2" i 30' 0" i 27' 5" i 24' 6" i 26' 10" 24' 4" 22' 11" 21' 4" 30' 1" i 27' 4" i 25' 9" i 23' 11" i
12(50) 33' 4" 30' 4" 28' 6" 26' 6" 37' 5" 34' 0" 32' 0" i 29' 9" i 30' 4" 27' 6" 25' 11" 24' 1" 34' 0" 30' 11" 29' 1" 27' 0" i
16(50) 29' 0" a 26' 4" a 24' 10" a 23' 0" a 32' 1" a 26' 2" a 22' 11" a 19' 5" a 26' 4" a 23' 11" a 22' 6" a 20' 11" a 29' 7" a 26' 2" a 22' 11" a 19' 5" a
12 CSS 14(50) 31' 4" 28' 5" 26' 9" 24' 10" e 35' 2" i 31' 11" i 30' 1" i 27' 6" i 28' 5" 25' 10" 24' 4" 22' 7" 31' 11" i 29' 0" i 27' 4" i 25' 4" i
12(50) 35' 0" 31' 10" 29' 11" 27' 10" 39' 4" 35' 9" 33' 7" 31' 3" i 31' 10" 28' 11" 27' 2" 25' 3" 35' 9" 32' 6" 30' 7" 28' 4"
16(50) 28' 2" a 25' 7" a 23' 9" a 21' 3" a 28' 6" a 23' 2" a 20' 3" a 17' 1" a 25' 7" a 23' 3" a 21' 10" a 20' 3" a 28' 6" a 23' 2" a 20' 3" a 17' 1" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 30' 8" 27' 10" 26' 2" 24' 4" e 34' 5" i 30' 8" i 27' 11" i 25' 0" i 27' 10" 25' 4" 23' 10" 22' 1" 31' 3" i 28' 5" i 26' 9" i 24' 10" i
12(50) 34' 11" 31' 9" 29' 11" 27' 9" 39' 3" 35' 8" i 33' 7" i 31' 2" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 35' 8" 32' 5" 30' 6" i 28' 4" i
16(50) 29' 5" a 26' 8" a 24' 8" a 22' 1" a 29' 2" a 23' 9" a 20' 8" a 17' 5" a 26' 8" a 24' 3" a 22' 10" a 21' 2" a 29' 2" a 23' 9" a 20' 8" a 17' 5" a
14 CSW 14(50) 31' 11" 29' 0" 27' 4" 25' 4" e 35' 10" i 32' 5" i 29' 7" i 26' 5" i 29' 0" 26' 4" 24' 10" 23' 0" 32' 7" i 29' 7" i 27' 10" i 25' 10" i
12(50) 36' 4" 33' 0" 31' 0" 28' 10" 40' 9" 37' 0" i 34' 10" i 32' 4" i 33' 0" 30' 0" 28' 2" 26' 2" 37' 0" 33' 8" 31' 8" i 29' 5" i
16(50) 30' 7" a 27' 6" a 25' 1" a 22' 6" a 29' 6" a 23' 11" a 20' 10" a 17' 7" a 27' 9" a 25' 3" a 23' 9" a 22' 1" a 29' 6" a 23' 11" a 20' 10" a 17' 7" a
14 CSE 14(50) 33' 3" 30' 2" 28' 5" 26' 4" e 37' 4" i 32' 7" i 29' 9" i 26' 6" i 30' 2" 27' 5" 25' 10" 23' 11" 33' 11" i 30' 9" i 29' 0" i 26' 6" i
12(50) 37' 8" 34' 2" 32' 2" 29' 11" 42' 3" 38' 5" i 36' 2" i 33' 7" i 34' 2" 31' 1" 29' 3" 27' 2" 38' 5" 34' 11" 32' 10" i 30' 6" i
16(50) 31' 10" a 28' 11" a 27' 2" a 23' 7" a 31' 1" a 25' 1" a 21' 10" a 18' 3" a 28' 11" a 26' 3" a 24' 9" a 22' 11" a 31' 1" a 25' 1" a 21' 10" a 18' 3" a
14 CSS 14(50) 34' 9" 31' 7" 29' 9" 27' 7" e 39' 1" i 35' 4" i 32' 3" i 27' 10" i 31' 7" 28' 9" 27' 0" 25' 1" e 35' 6" i 32' 3" i 30' 4" i 27' 11" i
12(50) 39' 5" 35' 9" 33' 8" 31' 3" 44' 3" 40' 2" i 37' 10" i 35' 1" i 35' 9" 32' 6" 30' 7" 28' 5" 40' 2" 36' 6" 34' 4" i 31' 11" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes


1) Web punchouts are not considered for shear and web crippling.
2) Spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange.
3) For two equal spans, tabulated span is the center to center distance from either end bearing to the center bearing. The joist must be continuous over the center bearing.
4) Web crippling bearing length is assumed to be 3.5". Joist flange must be fastened to the support.

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Floor Joist Span Tables

Floor Joist Span Tables


40 psf Live Load and 15 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 11' 10" e 10' 3" e 9' 4" e 8' 4" e 11' 10" a 10' 0" a 8' 10" a 7' 6" a 11' 5" e 10' 3" e 9' 4" e 8' 4" e 11' 10" a 10' 0" a 8' 10" a 7' 6" a
18(33) 13' 8" 12' 4" e 11' 3" e 10' 1" e 14' 3" i 12' 4" i 11' 3" a 10' 1" a 12' 5" 11' 3" e 10' 7" e 9' 10" e 13' 11" i 12' 4" i 11' 3" a 10' 1" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 6" 11' 7" 16' 5" i 14' 11" i 14' 0" i 13' 0" i 13' 3" 12' 1" 11' 4" 10' 7" 14' 11" 13' 7" i 12' 9" i 11' 10" i
14(50) 15' 8" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 5" 17' 7" 16' 0" 15' 1" i 14' 0" i 14' 3" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 0" 14' 6" 13' 8" 12' 8"
12(50) 17' 5" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 19' 7" 17' 9" 16' 9" 15' 6" 15' 10" 14' 5" 13' 6" 12' 7" 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1"
20(33) 12' 2" e 10' 6" e 9' 7" e 8' 7" e 12' 2" a 10' 2" a 8' 11" a 7' 7" a 11' 11" e 10' 6" e 9' 7" e 8' 7" e 12' 2" a 10' 2" a 8' 11" a 7' 7" a
18(33) 14' 4" 12' 6" e 11' 5" e 10' 3" e 14' 6" i 12' 6" i 11' 5" a 10' 3" a 13' 0" 11' 10" e 11' 1" e 10' 3" e 14' 6" i 12' 6" i 11' 5" a 10' 3" a
6 CSW 16(50) 15' 4" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 2" 17' 3" i 15' 8" i 14' 9" i 13' 7" i 14' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 15' 8" 14' 3" i 13' 5" i 12' 5" i
14(50) 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 18' 6" 16' 10" 15' 10" i 14' 8" i 15' 0" 13' 7" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 5" 13' 4" i
12(50) 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" 20' 7" 18' 9" 17' 7" 16' 4" 16' 8" 15' 2" 14' 3" 13' 3" 18' 9" 17' 0" 16' 0" 14' 10"
20(33) 12' 5" e 10' 9" e 9' 10" e 8' 9" e 12' 5" a 10' 4" a 9' 1" a 7' 8" a 12' 4" e 10' 9" e 9' 10" e 8' 9" e 12' 5" a 10' 4" a 9' 1" a 7' 8" a
18(33) 14' 10" e 12' 10" e 11' 9" e 10' 6" e 14' 10" i 12' 10" i 11' 9" a 10' 6" a 13' 7" 12' 4" e 11' 8" e 10' 6" e 14' 10" i 12' 10" i 11' 9" a 10' 6" a
6 CSE 16(50) 16' 0" 14' 7" 13' 8" 12' 9" 18' 0" i 16' 4" i 15' 5" i 13' 11" i 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7" 16' 4" 14' 10" i 14' 0" i 13' 0" i
14(50) 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 9" 19' 5" 17' 8" i 16' 7" i 15' 5" i 15' 8" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 6" 17' 8" 16' 0" 15' 1" i 14' 0" i
12(50) 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 3" 21' 8" 19' 8" 18' 6" 17' 2" 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" 13' 11" 19' 8" 17' 10" 16' 10" 15' 7"
18(33) 15' 7" e 13' 6" e 12' 4" e 11' 0" e 15' 7" i 13' 6" a 12' 4" a 11' 0" a 14' 2" 12' 11" e 12' 1" e 11' 0" e 15' 7" i 13' 6" a 12' 4" a 11' 0" a
16(50) 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" 18' 10" i 17' 2" i 16' 2" i 15' 0" i 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 1" 12' 1" 17' 2" 15' 7" i 14' 8" i 13' 7" i
6 CSS
14(50) 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 20' 6" 18' 7" i 17' 6" i 16' 3" i 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 18' 7" 16' 11" 15' 11" 14' 9" i
12(50) 20' 4" 18' 6" 17' 5" 16' 2" 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2" 18' 6" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8" 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 6"
20(33) 13' 1" a 11' 4" a 10' 4" a 8' 7" a 11' 6" a 9' 3" a 8' 0" a 6' 8" a 13' 1" a 11' 4" a 10' 4" a 8' 7" a 11' 6" a 9' 3" a 8' 0" a 6' 8" a
18(33) 15' 7" e 13' 6" e 12' 4" e 11' 1" e 15' 7" i 13' 6" a 12' 4" a 10' 11" a 15' 5" e 13' 6" e 12' 4" e 11' 1" e 15' 7" i 13' 6" a 12' 4" a 10' 11" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 18' 4" 16' 7" 15' 8" 14' 6" 20' 6" i 18' 4" i 16' 8" i 14' 11" i 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 3" 13' 2" 18' 8" i 16' 11" i 15' 11" i 14' 10" i
14(50) 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 11" 15' 8" 22' 2" i 20' 2" i 19' 0" i 17' 4" i 17' 11" 16' 4" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 2" 18' 4" i 17' 3" i 16' 0" i
12(50) 22' 0" 20' 0" 18' 10" 17' 6" 24' 9" 22' 6" 21' 2" 19' 8" 20' 0" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 11" 22' 6" 20' 5" 19' 3" 17' 10"
20(33) 13' 11" a 12' 0" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a 11' 10" a 9' 6" a 8' 3" a 6' 10" a 13' 11" a 12' 0" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a 11' 10" a 9' 6" a 8' 3" a 6' 10" a
18(33) 17' 7" e 15' 3" e 13' 11" e 12' 5" e 17' 7" a 15' 3" a 13' 8" a 11' 8" a 16' 4" e 14' 10" e 13' 11" e 12' 5" e 17' 7" a 15' 3" a 13' 8" a 11' 8" a
8 CSW 16(50) 19' 4" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 4" 21' 8" i 19' 8" i 18' 5" i 16' 6" i 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" 13' 11" 19' 8" i 17' 11" i 16' 10" i 15' 7" i
14(50) 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" 23' 3" 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 6" i 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" 21' 2" 19' 2" 18' 1" i 16' 9" i
12(50) 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 25' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 20' 7" 21' 0" 19' 1" 17' 11" 16' 8" 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 8"
20(33) 14' 3" a 12' 4" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a 12' 0" a 9' 7" a 8' 4" a 6' 10" a 14' 3" a 12' 4" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a 12' 0" a 9' 7" a 8' 4" a 6' 10" a
18(33) 17' 9" e 15' 4" e 14' 0" e 12' 6" e 17' 9" a 15' 4" a 13' 9" a 11' 9" a 17' 0" e 15' 4" e 14' 0" e 12' 6" e 17' 9" a 15' 4" a 13' 9" a 11' 9" a
8 CSE 16(50) 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" e 22' 6" i 20' 5" i 18' 7" i 16' 8" i 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 20' 5" i 18' 7" i 17' 6" i 16' 3" i
14(50) 21' 7" 19' 8" 18' 6" 17' 2" 24' 3" i 22' 1" i 20' 9" i 19' 3" i 19' 8" 17' 10" 16' 9" 15' 7" 22' 1" 20' 0" i 18' 10" i 17' 6" i
12(50) 24' 2" 21' 11" 20' 8" 19' 2" 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" 21' 11" 19' 11" 18' 9" 17' 5" 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 6"
18(33) 18' 5" e 16' 0" e 14' 7" e 13' 0" e 18' 5" a 16' 0" a 14' 1" a 12' 0" a 17' 9" e 16' 0" e 14' 7" e 13' 0" e 18' 5" a 16' 0" a 14' 1" a 12' 0" a
16(50) 21' 0" 19' 1" 17' 11" 16' 8" e 23' 7" i 21' 5" i 20' 2" i 18' 3" i 19' 1" 17' 4" 16' 4" 15' 2" 21' 5" i 19' 5" i 18' 4" i 17' 0" i
8 CSS
14(50) 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 5" 18' 1" 25' 7" i 23' 3" i 21' 10" i 20' 3" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 23' 3" 21' 1" i 19' 10" i 18' 5" i
12(50) 25' 5" 23' 1" 21' 9" 20' 2" 28' 7" 25' 11" 24' 5" 22' 8" 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 25' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 20' 7"
18(33) 17' 8" a 15' 3" a 13' 11" a 12' 6" a 17' 4" a 14' 2" a 12' 5" a 10' 6" a 17' 8" a 15' 3" a 13' 11" a 12' 6" a 17' 4" a 14' 2" a 12' 5" a 10' 6" a
16(50) 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 16' 11" e 23' 11" i 20' 8" i 18' 11" i 16' 11" i 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 11" 15' 8" e 22' 2" i 20' 2" i 18' 11" i 16' 11" i
10 CSJ
14(50) 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 8" 26' 5" i 24' 0" i 22' 1" i 19' 9" i 21' 5" 19' 5" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 0" i 21' 10" i 20' 7" i 19' 1" i
12(50) 26' 6" 24' 1" 22' 8" 21' 1" 29' 9" 27' 1" 25' 6" i 23' 8" i 24' 1" 21' 11" 20' 7" 19' 2" 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" i
18(33) 18' 9" a 16' 3" a 14' 10" a 13' 3" a 18' 0" a 14' 8" a 12' 10" a 10' 10" a 18' 9" a 16' 3" a 14' 10" a 13' 3" a 18' 0" a 14' 8" a 12' 10" a 10' 10" a
16(50) 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 5" e 17' 7" e 24' 11" i 21' 7" i 19' 8" i 17' 4" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" e 23' 2" i 21' 1" i 19' 8" i 17' 4" i
10 CSW
14(50) 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 6" 27' 8" i 25' 1" i 23' 5" i 20' 11" i 22' 4" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 25' 1" i 22' 10" i 21' 6" i 19' 11" i

• 40 psf Live Load


12(50) 27' 8" 25' 2" 23' 8" 22' 0" 31' 1" 28' 3" 26' 7" i 24' 8" i 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 20' 0" 28' 3" 25' 8" 24' 2" 22' 5" i
18(33) 19' 8" a 17' 0" a 15' 7" a 13' 11" a 18' 7" a 15' 0" a 13' 2" a 11' 1" a 19' 8" a 17' 0" a 15' 7" a 13' 11" a 18' 7" a 15' 0" a 13' 2" a 11' 1" a
16(50) 24' 0" 21' 10" 20' 6" e 18' 6" e 26' 2" i 22' 8" i 20' 8" i 17' 10" i 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4" e 24' 6" i 22' 3" i 20' 8" i 17' 10" i
10 CSE
14(50) 25' 10" 23' 5" 22' 1" 20' 6" 29' 0" i 26' 4" i 24' 9" i 22' 5" i 23' 5" 21' 4" 20' 1" 18' 7" 26' 4" i 23' 11" i 22' 6" i 20' 11" i
12(50) 28' 10" 26' 2" 24' 8" 22' 11" 32' 5" 29' 5" 27' 8" 25' 8" i 26' 2" 23' 10" 22' 5" 20' 10" 29' 5" 26' 9" 25' 2" 23' 4"
18(33) 20' 6" a 17' 9" a 16' 3" a 14' 6" a 19' 0" a 15' 5" a 13' 5" a 11' 4" a 20' 6" a 17' 9" a 16' 3" a 14' 6" a 19' 0" a 15' 5" a 13' 5" a 11' 4" a
16(50) 25' 1" 22' 9" 21' 5" e 19' 11" e 28' 2" i 24' 10" i 22' 1" i 18' 10" a 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 6" e 18' 1" e 25' 7" i 23' 3" i 21' 10" i 18' 10" a
10 CSS
14(50) 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" 30' 5" i 27' 8" i 26' 0" i 24' 1" i 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 6" 27' 8" i 25' 1" i 23' 8" i 21' 11" i
12(50) 30' 4" 27' 6" 25' 11" 24' 1" 34' 0" 30' 11" 29' 1" 27' 0" i 27' 6" 25' 0" 23' 6" 21' 10" 30' 11" 28' 1" 26' 5" 24' 6"
16(50) 25' 0" a 22' 9" a 20' 10" a 18' 8" a 26' 4" a 22' 2" a 19' 6" a 16' 7" a 22' 9" a 20' 8" a 19' 5" a 18' 0" a 25' 6" a 22' 2" a 19' 6" a 16' 7" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 27' 2" 24' 8" 23' 3" 21' 7" 30' 6" i 26' 10" i 24' 6" i 21' 11" i 24' 8" 22' 5" 21' 1" 19' 7" 27' 9" i 25' 2" i 23' 8" i 21' 11" i
12(50) 30' 10" 28' 0" 26' 5" 24' 6" 34' 8" 31' 6" i 29' 7" i 27' 4" i 28' 0" 25' 6" 24' 0" 22' 3" 31' 6" 28' 7" 26' 11" i 25' 0" i
16(50) 26' 2" a 23' 9" a 21' 8" a 19' 5" a 27' 5" a 22' 8" a 19' 11" a 16' 11" a 23' 9" a 21' 7" a 20' 4" a 18' 10" a 26' 8" a 22' 8" a 19' 11" a 16' 11" a
12 CSW 14(50) 28' 4" 25' 9" 24' 3" 22' 6" e 31' 10" i 28' 5" i 25' 11" i 23' 2" i 25' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" 20' 5" 28' 11" i 26' 3" i 24' 9" i 22' 11" i
12(50) 32' 1" 29' 2" 27' 6" 25' 6" 36' 1" 32' 9" i 30' 10" i 28' 7" i 29' 2" 26' 6" 24' 11" 23' 2" 32' 9" 29' 9" 28' 0" i 26' 0" i
16(50) 27' 3" a 24' 2" a 22' 1" a 19' 9" a 27' 11" a 22' 11" a 20' 1" a 17' 1" a 24' 9" a 22' 6" a 21' 2" a 19' 8" a 27' 9" a 22' 11" a 20' 1" a 17' 1" a
12 CSE 14(50) 29' 6" 26' 10" 25' 3" 23' 4" e 33' 0" i 28' 7" i 26' 1" i 23' 4" i 26' 10" 24' 4" 22' 11" 21' 4" 30' 1" i 27' 4" i 25' 9" i 23' 4" i
12(50) 33' 4" 30' 4" 28' 6" 26' 6" 37' 5" 34' 0" i 32' 0" i 29' 9" i 30' 4" 27' 6" 25' 11" 24' 1" 34' 0" 30' 11" 29' 1" i 27' 0" i
16(50) 29' 0" a 26' 4" a 24' 9" a 22' 2" a 30' 0" a 24' 5" a 21' 4" a 18' 1" a 26' 4" a 23' 11" a 22' 6" a 20' 11" a 29' 7" a 24' 5" a 21' 4" a 18' 1" a
12 CSS 14(50) 31' 4" 28' 5" 26' 9" 24' 10" e 35' 2" i 31' 11" i 29' 4" i 26' 2" i 28' 5" 25' 10" 24' 4" 22' 7" e 31' 11" i 29' 0" i 27' 4" i 25' 4" i
12(50) 35' 0" 31' 10" 29' 11" 27' 10" 39' 4" 35' 9" 33' 7" i 31' 3" i 31' 10" 28' 11" 27' 2" 25' 3" 35' 9" 32' 6" 30' 7" 28' 4" i
16(50) 28' 2" a 24' 9" a 22' 8" a 20' 3" a 26' 8" a 21' 7" a 18' 11" a 15' 11" a 25' 7" a 23' 3" a 21' 10" a 20' 3" a 26' 8" a 21' 7" a 18' 11" a 15' 11" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 30' 8" 27' 10" 26' 2" 23' 10" e 33' 9" i 29' 2" i 26' 8" i 23' 10" i 27' 10" 25' 4" 23' 10" 22' 1" e 31' 3" i 28' 5" i 26' 8" i 23' 10" i
12(50) 34' 11" 31' 9" 29' 11" 27' 9" 39' 3" i 35' 8" i 33' 5" i 29' 11" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 35' 8" 32' 5" i 30' 6" i 28' 4" i
16(50) 29' 5" a 25' 9" a 23' 6" a 21' 1" a 27' 3" a 22' 1" a 19' 3" a 16' 2" a 26' 8" a 24' 3" a 22' 10" a 21' 1" a 27' 3" a 22' 1" a 19' 3" a 16' 2" a
14 CSW 14(50) 31' 11" 29' 0" 27' 4" e 25' 3" e 35' 8" i 30' 10" i 28' 2" i 24' 9" i 29' 0" 26' 4" 24' 10" 23' 0" e 32' 7" i 29' 7" i 27' 10" i 24' 9" i
12(50) 36' 4" 33' 0" 31' 0" 28' 10" 40' 9" i 37' 0" i 34' 10" i 31' 10" i 33' 0" 30' 0" 28' 2" 26' 2" 37' 0" 33' 8" i 31' 8" i 29' 5" i
16(50) 30' 4" a 26' 3" a 23' 11" a 21' 5" a 27' 7" a 22' 3" a 19' 5" a 16' 4" a 27' 9" a 25' 3" a 23' 9" a 21' 5" a 27' 7" a 22' 3" a 19' 5" a 16' 4" a
14 CSE 14(50) 33' 3" 30' 2" 28' 4" e 25' 4" e 35' 11" i 31' 1" i 28' 4" i 24' 10" i 30' 2" 27' 5" 25' 10" 23' 11" e 33' 11" i 30' 9" i 28' 4" i 24' 10" i
12(50) 37' 8" 34' 2" 32' 2" 29' 11" 42' 3" i 38' 5" i 36' 2" i 33' 0" i 34' 2" 31' 1" 29' 3" 27' 2" 38' 5" 34' 11" i 32' 10" i 30' 6" i
16(50) 31' 10" a 28' 11" a 26' 4" a 21' 5" a 29' 0" a 23' 4" a 20' 3" a 16' 11" a 28' 11" a 26' 3" a 24' 9" a 21' 5" a 29' 0" a 23' 4" a 20' 3" a 16' 11" a
14 CSS 14(50) 34' 9" 31' 7" 29' 9" e 27' 6" e 38' 10" i 33' 8" i 30' 5" i 26' 1" a 31' 7" 28' 9" 27' 0" 25' 1" e 35' 6" i 32' 3" i 30' 4" i 26' 1" a
12(50) 39' 5" 35' 9" 33' 8" 31' 3" 44' 3" i 40' 2" i 37' 10" i 35' 1" i 35' 9" 32' 6" 30' 7" 28' 5" 40' 2" 36' 6" i 34' 4" i 31' 11" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes (continued)


5) Deflection checks are computed using unbalanced loads for the two equal span condition.
6) “e” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the end supports only.
7) “i” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the interior support only.
8) “a” indicates that web stiffeners are required at all supports.

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40 psf Live Load and 25 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 10' 10" e 9' 5" e 8' 7" e 7' 8" e 10' 10" a 8' 11" a 7' 10" a 6' 8" a 10' 10" e 9' 5" e 8' 7" e 7' 8" e 10' 10" a 8' 11" a 7' 10" a 6' 8" a
18(33) 13' 1" e 11' 4" e 10' 4" e 9' 3" e 13' 1" i 11' 4" a 10' 4" a 9' 3" a 12' 5" e 11' 3" e 10' 4" e 9' 3" e 13' 1" i 11' 4" a 10' 4" a 9' 3" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 14' 3" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 5" i 14' 11" i 14' 0" i 12' 7" i 13' 3" 12' 1" 11' 4" 10' 7" 14' 11" i 13' 7" i 12' 9" i 11' 10" i
14(50) 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 1" 12' 1" 17' 7" 16' 0" i 15' 1" i 14' 0" i 14' 3" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 0" 14' 6" 13' 8" i 12' 8" i
12(50) 17' 0" 15' 5" 14' 6" 13' 6" 19' 7" 17' 9" 16' 9" 15' 6" 15' 10" 14' 5" 13' 6" 12' 7" 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1"
20(33) 11' 2" e 9' 8" e 8' 10" e 7' 11" e 11' 0" a 9' 0" a 7' 11" a 6' 9" a 11' 2" e 9' 8" e 8' 10" e 7' 11" e 11' 0" a 9' 0" a 7' 11" a 6' 9" a
Floor Joist Span Tables

18(33) 13' 4" e 11' 6" e 10' 6" e 9' 5" e 13' 4" i 11' 6" a 10' 6" a 9' 5" a 13' 0" e 11' 6" e 10' 6" e 9' 5" e 13' 4" i 11' 6" a 10' 6" a 9' 5" a
6 CSW 16(50) 15' 0" 13' 7" 12' 10" 11' 11" 17' 3" i 15' 4" i 14' 0" i 12' 6" i 14' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 15' 8" i 14' 3" i 13' 5" i 12' 5" i
14(50) 16' 1" 14' 7" 13' 9" 12' 9" 18' 6" 16' 10" i 15' 10" i 14' 8" i 15' 0" 13' 7" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 5" i 13' 4" i
12(50) 17' 10" 16' 3" 15' 3" 14' 2" 20' 7" 18' 9" 17' 7" 16' 4" 16' 8" 15' 2" 14' 3" 13' 3" 18' 9" 17' 0" 16' 0" 14' 10"
20(33) 11' 5" e 9' 10" e 9' 0" e 8' 1" e 11' 2" a 9' 2" a 8' 0" a 6' 9" a 11' 5" e 9' 10" e 9' 0" e 8' 1" e 11' 2" a 9' 2" a 8' 0" a 6' 9" a
18(33) 13' 8" e 11' 10" e 10' 9" e 9' 8" e 13' 8" i 11' 10" a 10' 9" a 9' 8" a 13' 7" e 11' 10" e 10' 9" e 9' 8" e 13' 8" i 11' 10" a 10' 9" a 9' 8" a
6 CSE 16(50) 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 5" 18' 0" i 15' 8" i 14' 4" i 12' 10" i 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7" 16' 4" i 14' 10" i 14' 0" i 12' 10" i
14(50) 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 5" 13' 4" 19' 5" i 17' 8" i 16' 4" i 14' 7" i 15' 8" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 6" 17' 8" 16' 0" i 15' 1" i 14' 0" i
12(50) 18' 9" 17' 0" 16' 0" 14' 11" 21' 8" 19' 8" 18' 6" 17' 2" i 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" 13' 11" 19' 8" 17' 10" 16' 10" 15' 7"
18(33) 14' 4" e 12' 5" e 11' 4" e 10' 1" e 14' 4" i 12' 5" a 11' 4" a 10' 1" a 14' 2" e 12' 5" e 11' 4" e 10' 1" e 14' 4" i 12' 5" a 11' 4" a 10' 1" a
16(50) 16' 4" 14' 10" 14' 0" 13' 0" 18' 10" i 17' 2" i 15' 8" i 14' 0" i 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 1" 12' 1" 17' 2" i 15' 7" i 14' 8" i 13' 7" i
6 CSS
14(50) 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" 20' 6" i 18' 7" i 17' 6" i 15' 10" i 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 18' 7" 16' 11" i 15' 11" i 14' 9" i
12(50) 19' 10" 18' 0" 16' 11" 15' 9" 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2" i 18' 6" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8" 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 6"
20(33) 12' 0" a 10' 5" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 1" a 8' 2" a 7' 0" a 5' 10" a 12' 0" a 10' 5" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 1" a 8' 2" a 7' 0" a 5' 10" a
18(33) 14' 4" e 12' 5" e 11' 4" e 10' 2" e 14' 4" a 12' 5" a 11' 4" a 9' 8" a 14' 4" e 12' 5" e 11' 4" e 10' 2" e 14' 4" a 12' 5" a 11' 4" a 9' 8" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 17' 10" 16' 2" 15' 3" 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 16' 10" i 15' 4" i 13' 9" i 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 3" 13' 2" 18' 8" i 16' 10" i 15' 4" i 13' 9" i
14(50) 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 5" 15' 3" 22' 2" i 19' 7" i 17' 10" i 16' 0" i 17' 11" 16' 4" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 2" i 18' 4" i 17' 3" i 16' 0" i
12(50) 21' 5" 19' 6" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 9" 22' 6" 21' 2" i 19' 8" i 20' 0" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 11" 22' 6" 20' 5" 19' 3" 17' 10"
20(33) 12' 9" a 10' 11" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 7' 2" a 5' 10" a 12' 9" a 10' 11" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 7' 2" a 5' 10" a
18(33) 16' 2" e 14' 0" e 12' 10" e 11' 5" e 16' 2" a 13' 10" a 12' 2" a 10' 4" a 16' 2" e 14' 0" e 12' 10" e 11' 5" e 16' 2" a 13' 10" a 12' 2" a 10' 4" a
8 CSW 16(50) 18' 9" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" e 21' 6" i 18' 7" i 17' 0" i 15' 2" i 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" 13' 11" e 19' 8" i 17' 11" i 16' 10" i 15' 2" i
14(50) 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0" 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 5" i 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" 21' 2" 19' 2" i 18' 1" i 16' 9" i
12(50) 22' 6" 20' 5" 19' 3" 17' 10" 25' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" i 20' 7" i 21' 0" 19' 1" 17' 11" 16' 8" 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 8"
20(33) 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 7' 3" a 5' 10" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 7' 3" a 5' 10" a
18(33) 16' 4" e 14' 2" e 12' 11" e 11' 6" e 16' 4" a 13' 11" a 12' 3" a 10' 5" a 16' 4" e 14' 2" e 12' 11" e 11' 6" e 16' 4" a 13' 11" a 12' 3" a 10' 5" a
8 CSE 16(50) 19' 6" 17' 9" 16' 8" 15' 4" e 21' 8" i 18' 9" i 17' 1" i 15' 4" i 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" e 20' 5" i 18' 7" i 17' 1" i 15' 4" i
14(50) 21' 0" 19' 1" 18' 0" 16' 8" 24' 3" i 21' 9" i 19' 10" i 17' 9" i 19' 8" 17' 10" 16' 9" 15' 7" 22' 1" i 20' 0" i 18' 10" i 17' 6" i
12(50) 23' 6" 21' 4" 20' 1" 18' 8" 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" i 21' 6" i 21' 11" 19' 11" 18' 9" 17' 5" 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 6"
18(33) 16' 11" e 14' 8" e 13' 5" e 12' 0" e 16' 11" a 14' 3" a 12' 6" a 10' 7" a 16' 11" e 14' 8" e 13' 5" e 12' 0" e 16' 11" a 14' 3" a 12' 6" a 10' 7" a
16(50) 20' 5" 18' 7" 17' 6" e 16' 3" e 23' 7" i 20' 6" i 18' 9" i 16' 9" a 19' 1" 17' 4" 16' 4" 15' 2" e 21' 5" i 19' 5" i 18' 4" i 16' 9" a
8 CSS
14(50) 22' 2" 20' 2" 18' 11" 17' 7" 25' 7" i 23' 3" i 21' 5" i 19' 2" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 23' 3" i 21' 1" i 19' 10" i 18' 5" i
12(50) 24' 9" 22' 6" 21' 2" 19' 8" 28' 7" 25' 11" 24' 5" i 22' 8" i 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 25' 11" 23' 7" 22' 2" 20' 7"
18(33) 16' 3" a 14' 1" a 12' 10" a 11' 6" a 15' 5" a 12' 7" a 11' 0" a 9' 3" a 16' 3" a 14' 1" a 12' 10" a 11' 6" a 15' 5" a 12' 7" a 11' 0" a 9' 3" a
16(50) 21' 2" 19' 0" 17' 5" e 15' 7" e 22' 0" i 19' 0" i 17' 5" i 15' 1" i 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 11" e 15' 7" e 22' 0" i 19' 0" i 17' 5" i 15' 1" i
10 CSJ
14(50) 22' 11" 20' 10" 19' 7" 18' 2" 25' 9" i 22' 3" i 20' 4" i 18' 2" i 21' 5" 19' 5" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 0" i 21' 10" i 20' 4" i 18' 2" i
12(50) 25' 10" 23' 6" 22' 1" 20' 6" 29' 9" i 27' 1" i 25' 1" i 22' 5" i 24' 1" 21' 11" 20' 7" 19' 2" 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" i 21' 6" i
18(33) 17' 3" a 14' 11" a 13' 8" a 12' 3" a 16' 0" a 13' 0" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a 17' 3" a 14' 11" a 13' 8" a 12' 3" a 16' 0" a 13' 0" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a
16(50) 22' 2" 19' 10" e 18' 1" e 16' 2" e 22' 11" i 19' 10" i 18' 0" i 15' 5" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" e 16' 2" e 22' 11" i 19' 10" i 18' 0" i 15' 5" i
10 CSW
14(50) 24' 0" 21' 9" 20' 6" 19' 0" 27' 3" i 23' 7" i 21' 7" i 19' 3" i 22' 4" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 25' 1" i 22' 10" i 21' 6" i 19' 3" i
12(50) 27' 0" 24' 6" 23' 1" 21' 5" 31' 1" 28' 3" i 26' 7" i 24' 0" i 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 20' 0" 28' 3" 25' 8" 24' 2" i 22' 5" i
18(33) 18' 1" a 15' 8" a 14' 4" a 12' 10" a 16' 5" a 13' 3" a 11' 7" a 9' 9" a 18' 1" a 15' 8" a 14' 4" a 12' 10" a 16' 5" a 13' 3" a 11' 7" a 9' 9" a
16(50) 23' 5" 20' 10" e 19' 0" e 17' 0" e 24' 0" i 20' 10" i 18' 7" i 15' 10" a 21' 10" 19' 10" e 18' 8" e 17' 0" e 24' 0" i 20' 10" i 18' 7" i 15' 10" a
10 CSE
14(50) 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 19' 11" e 29' 0" i 25' 3" i 23' 0" i 20' 7" i 23' 5" 21' 4" 20' 1" 18' 7" 26' 4" i 23' 11" i 22' 6" i 20' 7" i
12(50) 28' 1" 25' 6" 24' 0" 22' 3" 32' 5" 29' 5" i 27' 8" i 25' 8" i 26' 2" 23' 10" 22' 5" 20' 10" 29' 5" 26' 9" 25' 2" 23' 4" i
18(33) 18' 11" a 16' 4" a 14' 11" a 12' 10" a 16' 10" a 13' 7" a 11' 10" a 9' 11" a 18' 11" a 16' 4" a 14' 11" a 12' 10" a 16' 10" a 13' 7" a 11' 10" a 9' 11" a
16(50) 24' 5" 22' 2" e 20' 10" e 18' 8" e 26' 5" i 22' 4" i 19' 7" a 16' 8" a 22' 9" 20' 8" e 19' 6" e 18' 1" e 25' 7" i 22' 4" i 19' 7" a 16' 8" a
10 CSS
14(50) 26' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 20' 11" e 30' 5" i 27' 2" i 24' 9" i 22' 2" i 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 6" 27' 8" i 25' 1" i 23' 8" i 21' 11" i
12(50) 29' 6" 26' 10" 25' 3" 23' 5" 34' 0" 30' 11" i 29' 1" i 27' 0" i 27' 6" 25' 0" 23' 6" 21' 10" 30' 11" 28' 1" 26' 5" i 24' 6" i
16(50) 24' 3" a 21' 0" a 19' 2" a 17' 2" a 24' 1" a 19' 8" a 17' 3" a 14' 8" a 22' 9" a 20' 8" a 19' 2" a 17' 2" a 24' 1" a 19' 8" a 17' 3" a 14' 8" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 26' 6" 24' 1" 22' 6" 20' 2" e 28' 6" i 24' 8" i 22' 6" i 20' 2" i 24' 8" 22' 5" 21' 1" 19' 7" e 27' 9" i 24' 8" i 22' 6" i 20' 2" i
12(50) 30' 0" 27' 4" 25' 8" 23' 10" 34' 8" i 30' 9" i 28' 1" i 25' 1" i 28' 0" 25' 6" 24' 0" 22' 3" 31' 6" 28' 7" i 26' 11" i 25' 0" i
16(50) 25' 3" a 21' 10" a 19' 11" a 17' 10" a 24' 8" a 20' 1" a 17' 7" a 14' 11" a 23' 9" a 21' 7" a 19' 11" a 17' 10" a 24' 8" a 20' 1" a 17' 7" a 14' 11" a
12 CSW 14(50) 27' 7" 25' 1" 23' 7" 21' 4" e 30' 2" i 26' 1" i 23' 10" i 21' 4" i 25' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" 20' 5" e 28' 11" i 26' 1" i 23' 10" i 21' 4" i
12(50) 31' 3" 28' 5" 26' 9" 24' 10" 36' 1" i 32' 9" i 29' 11" i 26' 9" i 29' 2" 26' 6" 24' 11" 23' 2" 32' 9" 29' 9" i 28' 0" i 26' 0" i
16(50) 25' 8" a 22' 3" a 20' 4" a 18' 2" a 24' 11" a 20' 4" a 17' 9" a 15' 1" a 24' 9" a 22' 3" a 20' 4" a 18' 2" a 24' 11" a 20' 4" a 17' 9" a 15' 1" a
12 CSE 14(50) 28' 9" 26' 1" 24' 0" e 21' 6" e 30' 5" i 26' 4" i 24' 0" i 21' 6" i 26' 10" 24' 4" 22' 11" 21' 4" e 30' 1" i 26' 4" i 24' 0" i 21' 6" i
12(50) 32' 6" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 9" 37' 5" i 34' 0" i 31' 1" i 27' 10" i 30' 4" 27' 6" 25' 11" 24' 1" 34' 0" 30' 11" i 29' 1" i 27' 0" i
16(50) 28' 3" a 25' 0" a 22' 9" a 20' 5" a 26' 8" a 21' 8" a 18' 10" a 15' 10" a 26' 4" a 23' 11" a 22' 6" a 20' 5" a 26' 8" a 21' 8" a 18' 10" a 15' 10" a
12 CSS 14(50) 30' 6" 27' 8" 26' 1" e 24' 1" e 34' 1" i 29' 6" i 26' 11" i 24' 0" a 28' 5" 25' 10" 24' 4" e 22' 7" e 31' 11" i 29' 0" i 26' 11" i 24' 0" a
12(50) 34' 1" 31' 0" 29' 2" 27' 1" 39' 4" i 35' 9" i 33' 7" i 31' 3" i 31' 10" 28' 11" 27' 2" 25' 3" 35' 9" 32' 6" i 30' 7" i 28' 4" i
16(50) 26' 4" a 22' 10" a 20' 10" a 18' 2" a 23' 7" a 19' 1" a 16' 7" a 14' 0" a 25' 7" a 22' 10" a 20' 10" a 18' 2" a 23' 7" a 19' 1" a 16' 7" a 14' 0" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 29' 10" 26' 10" 24' 6" e 21' 11" e 31' 0" i 26' 10" i 24' 6" i 21' 4" i 27' 10" 25' 4" 23' 10" e 21' 11" e 31' 0" i 26' 10" i 24' 6" i 21' 4" i
12(50) 34' 0" 30' 11" 29' 1" 27' 0" 38' 11" i 33' 8" i 30' 9" i 27' 6" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 35' 8" i 32' 5" i 30' 6" i 27' 6" i
16(50) 27' 5" a 23' 9" a 21' 8" a 18' 2" a 24' 2" a 19' 6" a 16' 11" a 14' 2" a 26' 8" a 23' 9" a 21' 8" a 18' 2" a 24' 2" a 19' 6" a 16' 11" a 14' 2" a
14 CSW 14(50) 31' 1" 28' 3" e 25' 11" e 23' 2" e 32' 10" i 28' 5" i 25' 9" i 22' 0" i 29' 0" 26' 4" 24' 10" e 23' 0" e 32' 7" i 28' 5" i 25' 9" i 22' 0" i
12(50) 35' 4" 32' 1" 30' 3" 28' 1" 40' 9" i 35' 11" i 32' 9" i 29' 4" i 33' 0" 30' 0" 28' 2" 26' 2" 37' 0" i 33' 8" i 31' 8" i 29' 4" i
16(50) 27' 10" a 24' 2" a 22' 0" a 18' 2" a 24' 4" a 19' 8" a 17' 1" a 14' 3" a 27' 9" a 24' 2" a 22' 0" a 18' 2" a 24' 4" a 19' 8" a 17' 1" a 14' 3" a
14 CSE 14(50) 32' 4" 28' 7" e 26' 1" e 23' 4" e 33' 0" i 28' 7" i 25' 10" i 22' 1" i 30' 2" 27' 5" 25' 10" e 23' 4" e 33' 0" i 28' 7" i 25' 10" i 22' 1" i
12(50) 36' 8" 33' 4" 31' 4" 29' 1" 42' 3" i 37' 3" i 34' 0" i 30' 5" i 34' 2" 31' 1" 29' 3" 27' 2" 38' 5" i 34' 11" i 32' 10" i 30' 5" i
16(50) 30' 8" a 26' 7" a 22' 8" a 18' 2" a 25' 7" a 20' 6" a 17' 9" a 14' 6" a 28' 11" a 26' 3" a 22' 8" a 18' 2" a 25' 7" a 20' 6" a 17' 9" a 14' 6" a
14 CSS 14(50) 33' 10" 30' 9" e 28' 3" e 25' 3" e 35' 9" i 30' 9" i 27' 1" i 23' 1" a 31' 7" 28' 9" e 27' 0" e 25' 1" e 35' 6" i 30' 9" i 27' 1" i 23' 1" a
12(50) 38' 4" 34' 10" 32' 9" 30' 5" 44' 3" i 40' 1" i 36' 7" i 32' 9" i 35' 9" 32' 6" 30' 7" 28' 5" 40' 2" i 36' 6" i 34' 4" i 31' 11" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes


1) Web punchouts are not considered for shear and web crippling.
2) Spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange.
3) For two equal spans, tabulated span is the center to center distance from either end bearing to the center bearing. The joist must be continuous over the center bearing.
4) Web crippling bearing length is assumed to be 3.5". Joist flange must be fastened to the support.

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Floor Joist Span Tables

Floor Joist Span Tables


40 psf Live Load and 40 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 9' 10" e 8' 6" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 5" a 7' 8" a 6' 8" a 5' 8" a 9' 10" e 8' 6" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 5" a 7' 8" a 6' 8" a 5' 8" a
18(33) 11' 10" e 10' 3" e 9' 4" e 8' 4" e 11' 10" i 10' 3" a 9' 4" a 8' 4" a 11' 10" e 10' 3" e 9' 4" e 8' 4" e 11' 10" i 10' 3" a 9' 4" a 8' 4" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 13' 3" 12' 1" 11' 4" 10' 7" 16' 0" i 13' 10" i 12' 8" i 11' 4" i 13' 3" 12' 1" 11' 4" 10' 7" 14' 11" i 13' 7" i 12' 8" i 11' 4" i
14(50) 14' 3" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4" 17' 3" i 15' 8" i 14' 5" i 12' 11" i 14' 3" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 0" i 14' 6" i 13' 8" i 12' 8" i
12(50) 15' 10" 14' 5" 13' 6" 12' 7" 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 5" i 15' 3" i 15' 10" 14' 5" 13' 6" 12' 7" 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" i
20(33) 10' 1" e 8' 9" e 7' 11" e 7' 1" e 9' 7" a 7' 10" a 6' 10" a 5' 9" a 10' 1" e 8' 9" e 7' 11" e 7' 1" e 9' 7" a 7' 10" a 6' 10" a 5' 9" a
18(33) 12' 0" e 10' 5" e 9' 6" e 8' 6" e 12' 0" i 10' 5" a 9' 6" a 8' 6" a 12' 0" e 10' 5" e 9' 6" e 8' 6" e 12' 0" i 10' 5" a 9' 6" a 8' 6" a
6 CSW 16(50) 14' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 15' 11" i 13' 9" i 12' 7" i 11' 3" i 14' 0" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 15' 8" i 13' 9" i 12' 7" i 11' 3" i
14(50) 15' 0" 13' 7" 12' 10" 11' 11" 18' 2" i 16' 6" i 15' 2" i 13' 7" i 15' 0" 13' 7" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" i 15' 3" i 14' 5" i 13' 4" i
12(50) 16' 8" 15' 2" 14' 3" 13' 3" 20' 3" 18' 5" 17' 4" i 16' 1" i 16' 8" 15' 2" 14' 3" 13' 3" 18' 9" 17' 0" 16' 0" 14' 10" i
20(33) 10' 3" e 8' 11" e 8' 1" e 7' 3" e 9' 8" a 7' 10" a 6' 10" a 5' 10" a 10' 3" e 8' 11" e 8' 1" e 7' 3" e 9' 8" a 7' 10" a 6' 10" a 5' 10" a
18(33) 12' 4" e 10' 8" e 9' 9" e 8' 8" e 12' 4" i 10' 8" a 9' 9" a 8' 8" a 12' 4" e 10' 8" e 9' 9" e 8' 8" e 12' 4" i 10' 8" a 9' 9" a 8' 8" a
6 CSE 16(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7" e 16' 4" i 14' 2" i 12' 11" i 11' 7" i 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7" e 16' 4" i 14' 2" i 12' 11" i 11' 7" i
14(50) 15' 8" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 6" 18' 7" i 16' 1" i 14' 8" i 13' 2" i 15' 8" 14' 3" 13' 5" 12' 6" 17' 8" i 16' 0" i 14' 8" i 13' 2" i
12(50) 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" 13' 11" 21' 3" 19' 4" i 18' 2" i 16' 10" i 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" 13' 11" 19' 8" 17' 10" 16' 10" 15' 7" i
18(33) 12' 11" e 11' 2" e 10' 2" e 9' 1" e 12' 11" a 11' 2" a 10' 2" a 9' 1" a 12' 11" e 11' 2" e 10' 2" e 9' 1" e 12' 11" a 11' 2" a 10' 2" a 9' 1" a
16(50) 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 1" 12' 1" e 17' 10" i 15' 6" i 14' 1" i 12' 8" i 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 1" 12' 1" e 17' 2" i 15' 6" i 14' 1" i 12' 8" i
6 CSS
14(50) 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 20' 1" i 17' 5" i 15' 11" i 14' 3" i 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" 18' 7" i 16' 11" i 15' 11" i 14' 3" i
12(50) 18' 6" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8" 22' 5" 20' 5" 19' 2" i 17' 10" i 18' 6" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 8" 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 6" i
20(33) 10' 10" a 8' 10" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 8' 8" a 6' 11" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 10' 10" a 8' 10" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 8' 8" a 6' 11" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
18(33) 12' 11" e 11' 3" e 10' 3" e 9' 2" e 12' 11" a 11' 1" a 9' 9" a 8' 4" a 12' 11" e 11' 3" e 10' 3" e 9' 2" e 12' 11" a 11' 1" a 9' 9" a 8' 4" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 16' 7" 15' 1" 13' 10" e 12' 5" e 17' 6" i 15' 2" i 13' 10" i 12' 5" i 16' 7" 15' 1" 13' 10" e 12' 5" e 17' 6" i 15' 2" i 13' 10" i 12' 5" i
14(50) 17' 11" 16' 4" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 4" i 17' 8" i 16' 1" i 14' 5" i 17' 11" 16' 4" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 2" i 17' 8" i 16' 1" i 14' 5" i
12(50) 20' 0" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 11" 24' 4" 22' 1" i 20' 9" i 19' 0" i 20' 0" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 11" 22' 6" 20' 5" 19' 3" i 17' 10" i
20(33) 11' 6" a 8' 10" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 8' 10" a 7' 1" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 11' 6" a 8' 10" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 8' 10" a 7' 1" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
18(33) 14' 7" e 12' 8" e 11' 6" e 10' 4" e 14' 7" a 11' 11" a 10' 6" a 8' 11" a 14' 7" e 12' 8" e 11' 6" e 10' 4" e 14' 7" a 11' 11" a 10' 6" a 8' 11" a
8 CSW 16(50) 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" e 13' 8" e 19' 4" i 16' 9" i 15' 4" i 13' 8" a 17' 6" 15' 11" 15' 0" e 13' 8" e 19' 4" i 16' 9" i 15' 4" i 13' 8" a
14(50) 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" 22' 10" i 20' 4" i 18' 7" i 16' 7" i 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" 21' 2" i 19' 2" i 18' 1" i 16' 7" i
12(50) 21' 0" 19' 1" 17' 11" 16' 8" 25' 6" 23' 2" i 21' 9" i 20' 1" i 21' 0" 19' 1" 17' 11" 16' 8" 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" i 18' 8" i
20(33) 11' 10" a 8' 10" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 0" a 7' 1" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 11' 10" a 8' 10" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 0" a 7' 1" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
18(33) 14' 8" e 12' 9" e 11' 8" e 10' 5" e 14' 8" a 12' 0" a 10' 7" a 8' 11" a 14' 8" e 12' 9" e 11' 8" e 10' 5" e 14' 8" a 12' 0" a 10' 7" a 8' 11" a
8 CSE 16(50) 18' 3" 16' 7" e 15' 5" e 13' 10" e 19' 6" i 16' 11" i 15' 5" i 13' 10" a 18' 3" 16' 7" e 15' 5" e 13' 10" e 19' 6" i 16' 11" i 15' 5" i 13' 10" a
14(50) 19' 8" 17' 10" 16' 9" 15' 7" 22' 8" i 19' 7" i 17' 11" i 16' 0" i 19' 8" 17' 10" 16' 9" 15' 7" 22' 1" i 19' 7" i 17' 11" i 16' 0" i
12(50) 21' 11" 19' 11" 18' 9" 17' 5" 26' 7" 24' 2" i 22' 9" i 20' 9" i 21' 11" 19' 11" 18' 9" 17' 5" 24' 7" 22' 4" i 21' 1" i 19' 6" i
18(33) 15' 3" e 13' 3" e 12' 1" e 10' 10" e 15' 0" a 12' 3" a 10' 9" a 9' 1" a 15' 3" e 13' 3" e 12' 1" e 10' 10" e 15' 0" a 12' 3" a 10' 9" a 9' 1" a
16(50) 19' 1" 17' 4" e 16' 4" e 15' 1" e 21' 4" i 18' 6" i 16' 11" a 14' 11" a 19' 1" 17' 4" e 16' 4" e 15' 1" e 21' 4" i 18' 6" i 16' 11" a 14' 11" a
8 CSS
14(50) 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 24' 5" i 21' 2" i 19' 4" i 17' 4" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 23' 3" i 21' 1" i 19' 4" i 17' 4" i
12(50) 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 28' 0" 25' 6" i 24' 0" i 22' 3" i 23' 1" 21' 0" 19' 9" 18' 4" 25' 11" 23' 7" i 22' 2" i 20' 7" i
18(33) 14' 8" a 12' 8" a 11' 7" a 10' 4" a 13' 4" a 10' 9" a 9' 4" a 7' 10" a 14' 8" a 12' 8" a 11' 7" a 10' 4" a 13' 4" a 10' 9" a 9' 4" a 7' 10" a
16(50) 19' 9" 17' 2" e 15' 8" e 14' 0" e 19' 10" i 17' 2" i 15' 2" i 13' 0" a 19' 9" 17' 2" e 15' 8" e 14' 0" e 19' 10" i 17' 2" i 15' 2" i 13' 0" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 21' 5" 19' 5" 18' 4" 16' 5" e 23' 2" i 20' 1" i 18' 4" i 16' 5" i 21' 5" 19' 5" 18' 4" 16' 5" e 23' 2" i 20' 1" i 18' 4" i 16' 5" i
12(50) 24' 1" 21' 11" 20' 7" 19' 2" 28' 8" i 24' 10" i 22' 8" i 20' 3" i 24' 1" 21' 11" 20' 7" 19' 2" 27' 1" i 24' 7" i 22' 8" i 20' 3" i
18(33) 15' 7" a 13' 6" a 12' 4" a 10' 5" a 13' 9" a 11' 1" a 9' 8" a 8' 1" a 15' 7" a 13' 6" a 12' 4" a 10' 5" a 13' 9" a 11' 1" a 9' 8" a 8' 1" a
16(50) 20' 8" 17' 10" e 16' 4" e 14' 7" e 20' 8" i 17' 8" i 15' 7" i 13' 4" a 20' 8" 17' 10" e 16' 4" e 14' 7" e 20' 8" i 17' 8" i 15' 7" i 13' 4" a
10 CSW
14(50) 22' 4" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 4" e 24' 7" i 21' 3" i 19' 5" i 17' 4" i 22' 4" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 4" e 24' 7" i 21' 3" i 19' 5" i 17' 4" i

• 40 psf Live Load


12(50) 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 20' 0" 30' 7" i 26' 6" i 24' 2" i 21' 8" i 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 20' 0" 28' 3" i 25' 8" i 24' 2" i 21' 8" i
18(33) 16' 4" a 14' 2" a 12' 11" a 10' 5" a 14' 1" a 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 8' 3" a 16' 4" a 14' 2" a 12' 11" a 10' 5" a 14' 1" a 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 8' 3" a
16(50) 21' 8" e 18' 9" e 17' 2" e 15' 4" e 21' 8" i 18' 3" i 16' 1" i 13' 8" a 21' 8" e 18' 9" e 17' 2" e 15' 4" e 21' 8" i 18' 3" i 16' 1" i 13' 8" a
10 CSE
14(50) 23' 5" 21' 4" 20' 1" e 18' 7" e 26' 3" i 22' 9" i 20' 9" i 18' 7" i 23' 5" 21' 4" 20' 1" e 18' 7" e 26' 3" i 22' 9" i 20' 9" i 18' 7" i
12(50) 26' 2" 23' 10" 22' 5" 20' 10" 31' 10" i 28' 11" i 27' 2" i 24' 4" i 26' 2" 23' 10" 22' 5" 20' 10" 29' 5" 26' 9" i 25' 2" i 23' 4" i
18(33) 17' 0" a 14' 9" a 13' 0" a 10' 5" a 14' 5" a 11' 7" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 17' 0" a 14' 9" a 13' 0" a 10' 5" a 14' 5" a 11' 7" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a
16(50) 22' 9" e 20' 7" e 18' 10" e 16' 10" e 23' 7" i 19' 3" i 16' 11" a 14' 4" a 22' 9" e 20' 7" e 18' 10" e 16' 10" e 23' 7" i 19' 3" i 16' 11" a 14' 4" a
10 CSS
14(50) 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" e 19' 6" e 28' 3" i 24' 5" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" a 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 1" e 19' 6" e 27' 8" i 24' 5" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" a
12(50) 27' 6" 25' 0" 23' 6" 21' 10" 33' 5" i 30' 4" i 28' 7" i 25' 11" i 27' 6" 25' 0" 23' 6" 21' 10" 30' 11" 28' 1" i 26' 5" i 24' 6" i
16(50) 21' 10" a 18' 11" a 17' 3" a 15' 6" a 20' 10" a 16' 11" a 14' 9" a 12' 6" a 21' 10" a 18' 11" a 17' 3" a 15' 6" a 20' 10" a 16' 11" a 14' 9" a 12' 6" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 24' 8" 22' 3" 20' 4" e 18' 2" e 25' 8" i 22' 3" i 20' 4" i 18' 2" i 24' 8" 22' 3" 20' 4" e 18' 2" e 25' 8" i 22' 3" i 20' 4" i 18' 2" i
12(50) 28' 0" 25' 6" 24' 0" 22' 3" 32' 0" i 27' 9" i 25' 4" i 22' 8" i 28' 0" 25' 6" 24' 0" 22' 3" 31' 6" i 27' 9" i 25' 4" i 22' 8" i
16(50) 22' 9" a 19' 8" a 18' 0" a 16' 1" a 21' 4" a 17' 3" a 15' 1" a 12' 9" a 22' 9" a 19' 8" a 18' 0" a 16' 1" a 21' 4" a 17' 3" a 15' 1" a 12' 9" a
12 CSW 14(50) 25' 9" 23' 5" e 21' 6" e 19' 3" e 27' 2" i 23' 6" i 21' 6" i 19' 3" a 25' 9" 23' 5" e 21' 6" e 19' 3" e 27' 2" i 23' 6" i 21' 6" i 19' 3" a
12(50) 29' 2" 26' 6" 24' 11" 23' 2" 34' 2" i 29' 7" i 27' 0" i 24' 2" i 29' 2" 26' 6" 24' 11" 23' 2" 32' 9" i 29' 7" i 27' 0" i 24' 2" i
16(50) 23' 2" a 20' 1" a 18' 4" a 16' 5" a 21' 6" a 17' 5" a 15' 3" a 12' 10" a 23' 2" a 20' 1" a 18' 4" a 16' 5" a 21' 6" a 17' 5" a 15' 3" a 12' 10" a
12 CSE 14(50) 26' 10" 23' 9" e 21' 8" e 19' 4" e 27' 5" i 23' 9" i 21' 8" i 19' 4" a 26' 10" 23' 9" e 21' 8" e 19' 4" e 27' 5" i 23' 9" i 21' 8" i 19' 4" a
12(50) 30' 4" 27' 6" 25' 11" 24' 1" 35' 6" i 30' 9" i 28' 0" i 25' 1" i 30' 4" 27' 6" 25' 11" 24' 1" 34' 0" i 30' 9" i 28' 0" i 25' 1" i
16(50) 26' 0" a 22' 6" a 20' 7" a 17' 3" a 22' 11" a 18' 6" a 16' 1" a 13' 6" a 26' 0" a 22' 6" a 20' 7" a 17' 3" a 22' 11" a 18' 6" a 16' 1" a 13' 6" a
12 CSS 14(50) 28' 5" 25' 10" e 24' 4" e 21' 9" e 30' 9" i 26' 7" i 24' 3" a 20' 9" a 28' 5" 25' 10" e 24' 4" e 21' 9" e 30' 9" i 26' 7" i 24' 3" a 20' 9" a
12(50) 31' 10" 28' 11" 27' 2" 25' 3" 38' 8" i 35' 1" i 32' 11" i 29' 6" i 31' 10" 28' 11" 27' 2" 25' 3" 35' 9" i 32' 6" i 30' 7" i 28' 4" i
16(50) 23' 9" a 20' 7" a 18' 5" a 14' 9" a 20' 3" a 16' 4" a 14' 1" a 11' 9" a 23' 9" a 20' 7" a 18' 5" a 14' 9" a 20' 3" a 16' 4" a 14' 1" a 11' 9" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 27' 10" 24' 3" e 22' 1" e 19' 9" e 27' 11" i 24' 3" i 21' 6" i 18' 5" i 27' 10" 24' 3" e 22' 1" e 19' 9" e 27' 11" i 24' 3" i 21' 6" i 18' 5" i
12(50) 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 24' 10" 35' 1" i 30' 4" i 27' 9" i 24' 10" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 24' 10" 35' 1" i 30' 4" i 27' 9" i 24' 10" i
16(50) 24' 8" a 21' 5" a 18' 5" a 14' 9" a 20' 8" a 16' 7" a 14' 4" a 11' 9" a 24' 8" a 21' 5" a 18' 5" a 14' 9" a 20' 8" a 16' 7" a 14' 4" a 11' 9" a
14 CSW 14(50) 29' 0" 25' 7" e 23' 4" e 20' 11" e 29' 7" i 25' 3" i 22' 3" i 19' 0" a 29' 0" 25' 7" e 23' 4" e 20' 11" e 29' 7" i 25' 3" i 22' 3" i 19' 0" a
12(50) 33' 0" 30' 0" 28' 2" 26' 2" 37' 4" i 32' 4" i 29' 6" i 26' 5" i 33' 0" 30' 0" 28' 2" 26' 2" 37' 0" i 32' 4" i 29' 6" i 26' 5" i
16(50) 25' 1" a 21' 9" a 18' 5" a 14' 9" a 20' 10" a 16' 8" a 14' 5" a 11' 9" a 25' 1" a 21' 9" a 18' 5" a 14' 9" a 20' 10" a 16' 8" a 14' 5" a 11' 9" a
14 CSE 14(50) 29' 9" 25' 9" e 23' 6" e 21' 0" e 29' 9" i 25' 5" i 22' 4" i 19' 0" a 29' 9" 25' 9" e 23' 6" e 21' 0" e 29' 9" i 25' 5" i 22' 4" i 19' 0" a
12(50) 34' 2" 31' 1" 29' 3" 27' 2" 38' 9" i 33' 6" i 30' 7" i 27' 5" i 34' 2" 31' 1" 29' 3" 27' 2" 38' 5" i 33' 6" i 30' 7" i 27' 5" i
16(50) 27' 8" a 22' 1" a 18' 5" a 14' 9" a 21' 10" a 17' 5" a 14' 9" a 11' 9" a 27' 8" a 22' 1" a 18' 5" a 14' 9" a 21' 10" a 17' 5" a 14' 9" a 11' 9" a
14 CSS 14(50) 31' 7" e 27' 11" e 25' 6" e 22' 9" e 32' 3" i 26' 7" i 23' 5" a 19' 10" a 31' 7" e 27' 11" e 25' 6" e 22' 9" e 32' 3" i 26' 7" i 23' 5" a 19' 10" a
12(50) 35' 9" 32' 6" 30' 7" 28' 5" 41' 8" i 36' 1" i 33' 0" i 29' 6" i 35' 9" 32' 6" 30' 7" 28' 5" 40' 2" i 36' 1" i 33' 0" i 29' 6" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes (continued)


5) Deflection checks are computed using unbalanced loads for the two equal span condition.
6) “e” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the end supports only.
7) “i” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the interior support only.
8) “a” indicates that web stiffeners are required at all supports.

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50 psf Live Load and 10 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 11' 4" e 9' 10" e 8' 11" e 8' 0" e 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 8' 3" a 7' 0" a 10' 7" e 9' 7" e 8' 11" e 8' 0" e 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 8' 3" a 7' 0" a
18(33) 12' 8" 11' 6" e 10' 9" e 9' 8" e 13' 8" i 11' 10" a 10' 9" a 9' 8" a 11' 6" 10' 5" e 9' 10" e 9' 1" e 12' 11" i 11' 9" i 10' 9" a 9' 8" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 13' 7" 12' 4" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 3" 13' 10" i 13' 0" i 12' 1" i 12' 4" 11' 2" 10' 7" 9' 9" 13' 10" 12' 7" 11' 10" i 11' 0" i
14(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7" 16' 4" 14' 10" 14' 0" 13' 0" i 13' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 10' 6" 14' 10" 13' 6" 12' 8" 11' 9"
12(50) 16' 2" 14' 8" 13' 10" 12' 10" 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" 14' 8" 13' 4" 12' 7" 11' 8" 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1"
20(33) 11' 7" e 10' 1" e 9' 2" e 8' 3" e 11' 7" a 9' 7" a 8' 5" a 7' 2" a 11' 1" e 10' 1" e 9' 2" e 8' 3" e 11' 7" a 9' 7" a 8' 5" a 7' 2" a
Floor Joist Span Tables

18(33) 13' 3" 12' 0" e 10' 11" e 9' 10" e 13' 10" i 12' 0" a 10' 11" a 9' 10" a 12' 1" 11' 0" e 10' 4" e 9' 7" e 13' 7" i 12' 0" a 10' 11" a 9' 10" a
6 CSW 16(50) 14' 3" 13' 0" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 0" i 14' 7" i 13' 8" i 12' 9" i 13' 0" 11' 9" 11' 1" 10' 3" 14' 7" 13' 3" i 12' 5" i 11' 7" i
14(50) 15' 4" 13' 11" 13' 1" 12' 2" 17' 2" 15' 7" 14' 8" i 13' 8" i 13' 11" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 0" 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 5"
12(50) 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 4" 15' 2" 15' 6" 14' 1" 13' 3" 12' 3" 17' 5" 15' 9" 14' 10" 13' 10"
20(33) 11' 10" e 10' 3" e 9' 5" e 8' 5" e 11' 10" a 9' 8" a 8' 6" a 7' 3" a 11' 6" e 10' 3" e 9' 5" e 8' 5" e 11' 10" a 9' 8" a 8' 6" a 7' 3" a
18(33) 13' 11" e 12' 4" e 11' 3" e 10' 1" e 14' 2" i 12' 4" a 11' 3" a 10' 1" a 12' 8" 11' 6" e 10' 10" e 10' 0" e 14' 2" i 12' 4" a 11' 3" a 10' 1" a
6 CSE 16(50) 14' 11" 13' 6" 12' 9" 11' 10" 16' 8" i 15' 2" i 14' 3" i 13' 3" i 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 2" 13' 9" i 13' 0" i 12' 1" i
14(50) 16' 0" 14' 7" 13' 9" 12' 9" 18' 0" 16' 4" i 15' 5" i 14' 4" i 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 6" 11' 7" 16' 4" 14' 10" 14' 0" 13' 0" i
12(50) 17' 11" 16' 3" 15' 3" 14' 2" 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6"
18(33) 14' 6" e 12' 11" e 11' 9" e 10' 6" e 14' 11" i 12' 11" a 11' 9" a 10' 6" a 13' 2" 11' 11" e 11' 3" e 10' 5" e 14' 9" i 12' 11" a 11' 9" a 10' 6" a
16(50) 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 5" 17' 6" i 15' 11" i 15' 0" i 13' 11" i 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 1" 11' 3" 15' 11" 14' 5" i 13' 7" i 12' 8" i
6 CSS
14(50) 16' 11" 15' 5" 14' 6" 13' 5" 19' 0" 17' 3" i 16' 3" i 15' 1" i 15' 5" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 2" 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 8" i
12(50) 18' 11" 17' 2" 16' 2" 15' 0" 21' 2" 19' 3" 18' 2" 16' 10" 17' 2" 15' 7" 14' 8" 13' 7" 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 3"
20(33) 12' 6" a 10' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 10' 9" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 3" a 12' 6" a 10' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 10' 9" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 3" a
18(33) 14' 11" e 12' 11" e 11' 10" e 10' 7" e 14' 11" a 12' 11" a 11' 10" a 10' 3" a 14' 4" e 12' 11" e 11' 10" e 10' 7" e 14' 11" a 12' 11" a 11' 10" a 10' 3" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 17' 0" 15' 5" 14' 6" 13' 6" 19' 1" i 17' 4" i 16' 0" i 14' 4" i 15' 5" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 3" 17' 4" i 15' 9" i 14' 10" i 13' 9" i
14(50) 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" 20' 7" i 18' 9" i 17' 7" i 16' 4" i 16' 8" 15' 2" 14' 3" 13' 3" 18' 9" 17' 0" i 16' 0" i 14' 10" i
12(50) 20' 5" 18' 7" 17' 6" 16' 3" 23' 0" 20' 10" 19' 8" 18' 3" 18' 7" 16' 11" 15' 11" 14' 9" 20' 10" 18' 11" 17' 10" 16' 7"
20(33) 13' 4" a 11' 6" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 11' 1" a 8' 10" a 7' 8" a 6' 4" a 13' 4" a 11' 6" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 11' 1" a 8' 10" a 7' 8" a 6' 4" a
18(33) 16' 8" e 14' 7" e 13' 4" e 11' 11" e 16' 10" a 14' 7" a 12' 10" a 11' 0" a 15' 2" e 13' 9" e 12' 11" e 11' 11" e 16' 10" a 14' 7" a 12' 10" a 11' 0" a
8 CSW 16(50) 17' 11" 16' 3" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 1" i 18' 3" i 17' 2" i 15' 10" i 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 3" i 16' 7" i 15' 7" i 14' 6" i
14(50) 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 7" 19' 7" i 18' 6" i 17' 2" i 17' 6" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 19' 7" 17' 10" 16' 9" i 15' 7" i
12(50) 21' 5" 19' 6" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 1" 21' 10" 20' 7" 19' 1" 19' 6" 17' 8" 16' 8" 15' 6" 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4"
20(33) 13' 8" a 11' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 11' 3" a 9' 0" a 7' 9" a 6' 4" a 13' 8" a 11' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 11' 3" a 9' 0" a 7' 9" a 6' 4" a
18(33) 17' 0" e 14' 8" e 13' 5" e 12' 0" e 17' 0" a 14' 8" a 12' 11" a 11' 1" a 15' 10" e 14' 4" e 13' 5" e 12' 0" e 17' 0" a 14' 8" a 12' 11" a 11' 1" a
8 CSE 16(50) 18' 7" 16' 11" 15' 11" 14' 9" e 20' 11" i 19' 0" i 17' 10" i 15' 11" i 16' 11" 15' 4" 14' 6" 13' 5" 19' 0" i 17' 3" i 16' 3" i 15' 1" i
14(50) 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" 22' 6" i 20' 6" i 19' 3" i 17' 11" i 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 20' 6" 18' 7" i 17' 6" i 16' 3" i
12(50) 22' 5" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 20' 0" 20' 4" 18' 6" 17' 5" 16' 2" 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2"
18(33) 17' 8" e 15' 3" e 13' 11" e 12' 6" e 17' 8" a 15' 0" a 13' 3" a 11' 3" a 16' 5" e 14' 11" e 13' 11" e 12' 6" e 17' 8" a 15' 0" a 13' 3" a 11' 3" a
16(50) 19' 6" 17' 8" 16' 8" 15' 6" e 21' 11" i 19' 11" i 18' 8" i 17' 4" a 17' 8" 16' 1" 15' 2" 14' 1" 19' 11" i 18' 1" i 17' 0" i 15' 9" i
8 CSS
14(50) 21' 2" 19' 2" 18' 1" 16' 9" 23' 9" i 21' 7" i 20' 3" i 18' 10" i 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 7" 19' 7" i 18' 5" i 17' 1" i
12(50) 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 9" 26' 6" 24' 1" 22' 8" 21' 0" 21' 5" 19' 6" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 1" 21' 10" 20' 7" 19' 1"
18(33) 16' 11" a 14' 8" a 13' 4" a 11' 11" a 16' 4" a 13' 4" a 11' 8" a 9' 10" a 16' 11" a 14' 8" a 13' 4" a 11' 11" a 16' 4" a 13' 4" a 11' 8" a 9' 10" a
16(50) 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0" e 22' 8" i 19' 10" i 18' 1" i 15' 11" i 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" e 20' 7" i 18' 8" i 17' 7" i 15' 11" i
10 CSJ
14(50) 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4" 24' 7" i 22' 4" i 21' 0" i 18' 11" i 19' 10" 18' 1" 17' 0" 15' 9" 22' 4" i 20' 3" i 19' 1" i 17' 9" i
12(50) 24' 8" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 7" 27' 8" 25' 1" 23' 8" i 21' 11" i 22' 4" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 25' 1" 22' 10" 21' 6" 19' 11"
18(33) 18' 0" a 15' 7" a 14' 3" a 12' 9" a 17' 0" a 13' 9" a 12' 0" a 10' 2" a 17' 10" a 15' 7" a 14' 3" a 12' 9" a 17' 0" a 13' 9" a 12' 0" a 10' 2" a
16(50) 21' 1" 19' 2" 18' 1" e 16' 9" e 23' 9" i 20' 8" i 18' 10" i 16' 4" i 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" e 21' 7" i 19' 7" i 18' 5" i 16' 4" i
10 CSW
14(50) 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2" 25' 8" i 23' 4" i 21' 11" i 20' 1" i 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 6" 23' 4" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 6" i
12(50) 25' 9" 23' 4" 22' 0" 20' 5" 28' 10" 26' 3" 24' 8" i 22' 11" i 23' 4" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" 26' 3" 23' 10" 22' 5" 20' 10"
18(33) 18' 10" a 16' 4" a 14' 11" a 13' 4" a 17' 5" a 14' 1" a 12' 3" a 10' 4" a 18' 10" a 16' 4" a 14' 11" a 13' 4" a 17' 5" a 14' 1" a 12' 3" a 10' 4" a
16(50) 22' 3" 20' 3" 19' 1" e 17' 8" e 25' 0" i 21' 8" i 19' 7" i 16' 9" a 20' 3" 18' 5" 17' 4" 16' 1" e 22' 9" i 20' 8" i 19' 5" i 16' 9" a
10 CSE
14(50) 24' 0" 21' 9" 20' 6" 19' 0" 26' 11" i 24' 5" i 23' 0" i 21' 4" i 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" 24' 5" i 22' 2" i 20' 11" i 19' 5" i
12(50) 26' 9" 24' 4" 22' 11" 21' 3" 30' 1" 27' 4" 25' 8" 23' 10" i 24' 4" 22' 1" 20' 10" 19' 4" 27' 4" 24' 10" 23' 4" 21' 8"
18(33) 19' 8" a 17' 0" a 15' 6" a 13' 10" a 17' 10" a 14' 5" a 12' 6" a 10' 7" a 19' 7" a 17' 0" a 15' 6" a 13' 10" a 17' 10" a 14' 5" a 12' 6" a 10' 7" a
16(50) 23' 3" 21' 2" e 19' 11" e 18' 6" e 26' 1" i 23' 7" i 20' 9" a 17' 8" a 21' 2" 19' 2" 18' 1" e 16' 9" e 23' 9" i 21' 7" i 20' 3" i 17' 9" a
10 CSS
14(50) 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 20' 0" 28' 3" i 25' 8" i 24' 2" i 22' 5" i 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2" 25' 8" i 23' 4" i 21' 11" i 20' 4" i
12(50) 28' 1" 25' 7" 24' 1" 22' 4" 31' 7" 28' 8" 27' 0" 25' 1" i 25' 7" 23' 3" 21' 10" 20' 3" 28' 8" 26' 1" 24' 6" 22' 9"
16(50) 23' 3" a 21' 1" a 19' 10" a 17' 10" a 25' 3" a 20' 10" a 18' 4" a 15' 6" a 21' 1" a 19' 2" a 18' 0" a 16' 9" a 23' 8" a 20' 10" a 18' 4" a 15' 6" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 25' 3" 22' 11" 21' 7" 20' 0" 28' 4" i 25' 8" i 23' 5" i 21' 0" i 22' 11" 20' 10" 19' 7" 18' 2" 25' 9" i 23' 5" i 22' 0" i 20' 5" i
12(50) 28' 8" 26' 0" 24' 6" 22' 9" 32' 2" 29' 3" i 27' 6" i 25' 6" i 26' 0" 23' 8" 22' 3" 20' 8" 29' 3" 26' 7" 25' 0" 23' 2" i
16(50) 24' 3" a 22' 1" a 20' 9" a 18' 7" a 26' 1" a 21' 4" a 18' 8" a 15' 10" a 22' 1" a 20' 0" a 18' 10" a 17' 6" a 24' 9" a 21' 4" a 18' 8" a 15' 10" a
12 CSW 14(50) 26' 4" 23' 11" 22' 6" 20' 11" e 29' 7" i 26' 10" i 24' 10" i 22' 2" i 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 5" 19' 0" 26' 10" i 24' 5" i 22' 11" i 21' 4" i
12(50) 29' 10" 27' 1" 25' 6" 23' 8" 33' 6" 30' 5" i 28' 7" i 26' 7" i 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" 30' 5" 27' 8" 26' 0" 24' 2" i
16(50) 25' 3" a 22' 11" a 21' 2" a 18' 11" a 26' 4" a 21' 6" a 18' 10" a 16' 0" a 22' 11" a 20' 10" a 19' 8" a 18' 3" a 25' 9" a 21' 6" a 18' 10" a 16' 0" a
12 CSE 14(50) 27' 5" 24' 11" 23' 5" 21' 9" e 30' 9" i 27' 5" i 25' 0" i 22' 4" i 24' 11" 22' 8" 21' 4" 19' 9" 28' 0" i 25' 5" i 23' 11" i 22' 2" i
12(50) 31' 0" 28' 2" 26' 6" 24' 7" 34' 9" 31' 7" i 29' 9" i 27' 7" i 28' 2" 25' 7" 24' 1" 22' 4" 31' 7" 28' 8" 27' 0" 25' 1" i
16(50) 26' 11" a 24' 6" a 23' 0" a 21' 3" a 28' 3" a 22' 11" a 20' 0" a 16' 11" a 24' 6" a 22' 3" a 20' 11" a 19' 5" a 27' 6" a 22' 11" a 20' 0" a 16' 11" a
12 CSS 14(50) 29' 1" 26' 5" 24' 10" 23' 1" e 32' 8" i 29' 8" i 27' 11" i 25' 1" a 26' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 20' 11" e 29' 8" i 26' 11" i 25' 4" i 23' 6" i
12(50) 32' 6" 29' 6" 27' 10" 25' 10" 36' 6" 33' 2" 31' 3" i 29' 0" i 29' 6" 26' 10" 25' 3" 23' 5" 33' 2" 30' 2" 28' 4" 26' 4" i
16(50) 26' 1" a 23' 9" a 21' 8" a 19' 5" a 25' 0" a 20' 3" a 17' 8" a 14' 10" a 23' 9" a 21' 7" a 20' 3" a 18' 10" a 25' 1" a 20' 3" a 17' 8" a 14' 10" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 28' 5" 25' 10" 24' 4" 22' 7" e 31' 11" i 27' 11" i 25' 6" i 22' 6" i 25' 10" 23' 6" 22' 1" 20' 6" e 29' 0" i 26' 4" i 24' 10" i 22' 6" i
12(50) 32' 5" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 9" 36' 5" i 33' 1" i 31' 2" i 28' 8" i 29' 6" 26' 9" 25' 2" 23' 5" 33' 1" 30' 1" 28' 4" i 26' 3" i
16(50) 27' 3" a 24' 8" a 22' 6" a 19' 8" a 25' 7" a 20' 8" a 18' 0" a 15' 1" a 24' 9" a 22' 6" a 21' 2" a 19' 8" a 25' 7" a 20' 8" a 18' 0" a 15' 1" a
14 CSW 14(50) 29' 8" 26' 11" 25' 4" e 23' 6" e 33' 3" i 29' 7" i 27' 0" i 23' 4" i 26' 11" 24' 6" 23' 0" 21' 4" e 30' 3" i 27' 6" i 25' 10" i 23' 3" i
12(50) 33' 8" 30' 7" 28' 10" 26' 9" 37' 10" 34' 5" i 32' 4" i 30' 0" i 30' 7" 27' 10" 26' 2" 24' 4" 34' 5" 31' 3" 29' 5" i 27' 3" i
16(50) 28' 5" a 25' 1" a 22' 11" a 19' 8" a 25' 10" a 20' 10" a 18' 2" a 15' 3" a 25' 9" a 23' 5" a 22' 1" a 19' 8" a 25' 10" a 20' 10" a 18' 2" a 15' 3" a
14 CSE 14(50) 30' 10" 28' 0" 26' 4" e 24' 3" e 34' 4" i 29' 9" i 27' 2" i 23' 4" i 28' 0" 25' 5" 23' 11" 22' 3" e 31' 5" i 28' 7" i 26' 11" i 23' 4" i
12(50) 34' 11" 31' 9" 29' 11" 27' 9" 39' 3" i 35' 8" i 33' 7" i 31' 2" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 35' 8" 32' 5" i 30' 6" i 28' 4" i
16(50) 29' 6" a 26' 10" a 24' 7" a 19' 8" a 27' 2" a 21' 10" a 18' 11" a 15' 9" a 26' 10" a 24' 5" a 22' 11" a 19' 8" a 27' 2" a 21' 10" a 18' 11" a 15' 9" a
14 CSS 14(50) 32' 4" 29' 4" 27' 7" e 25' 8" e 36' 3" i 32' 3" i 28' 8" i 24' 6" a 29' 4" 26' 8" 25' 1" e 23' 3" e 32' 11" i 29' 11" i 28' 2" i 24' 6" a
12(50) 36' 7" 33' 3" 31' 3" 29' 0" 41' 1" i 37' 4" i 35' 1" i 32' 7" i 33' 3" 30' 2" 28' 5" 26' 4" 37' 4" 33' 11" 31' 11" i 29' 7" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes


1) Web punchouts are not considered for shear and web crippling.
2) Spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange.
3) For two equal spans, tabulated span is the center to center distance from either end bearing to the center bearing. The joist must be continuous over the center bearing.
4) Web crippling bearing length is assumed to be 3.5". Joist flange must be fastened to the support.

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Floor Joist Span Tables

Floor Joist Span Tables


50 psf Live Load and 15 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 10' 10" a 8' 11" a 7' 10" a 6' 8" a 10' 7" e 9' 5" e 8' 7" e 7' 8" e 10' 10" a 8' 11" a 7' 10" a 6' 8" a
18(33) 12' 8" e 11' 4" e 10' 4" e 9' 3" e 13' 1" i 11' 4" a 10' 4" a 9' 3" a 11' 6" 10' 5" e 9' 10" e 9' 1" e 12' 11" i 11' 4" a 10' 4" a 9' 3" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 13' 7" 12' 4" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 3" i 13' 10" i 13' 0" i 12' 1" i 12' 4" 11' 2" 10' 7" 9' 9" 13' 10" 12' 7" i 11' 10" i 11' 0" i
14(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7" 16' 4" 14' 10" 14' 0" i 13' 0" i 13' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 10' 6" 14' 10" 13' 6" 12' 8" 11' 9" i
12(50) 16' 2" 14' 8" 13' 10" 12' 10" 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" 14' 8" 13' 4" 12' 7" 11' 8" 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1"
20(33) 11' 2" e 9' 8" e 8' 10" e 7' 11" e 11' 0" a 9' 0" a 7' 11" a 6' 9" a 11' 1" e 9' 8" e 8' 10" e 7' 11" e 11' 0" a 9' 0" a 7' 11" a 6' 9" a
18(33) 13' 3" e 11' 6" e 10' 6" e 9' 5" e 13' 4" i 11' 6" a 10' 6" a 9' 5" a 12' 1" 11' 0" e 10' 4" e 9' 5" e 13' 4" i 11' 6" a 10' 6" a 9' 5" a
6 CSW 16(50) 14' 3" 13' 0" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 0" i 14' 7" i 13' 8" i 12' 6" i 13' 0" 11' 9" 11' 1" 10' 3" 14' 7" i 13' 3" i 12' 5" i 11' 7" i
14(50) 15' 4" 13' 11" 13' 1" 12' 2" 17' 2" 15' 7" i 14' 8" i 13' 8" i 13' 11" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 0" 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 5" i
12(50) 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 4" 15' 2" 15' 6" 14' 1" 13' 3" 12' 3" 17' 5" 15' 9" 14' 10" 13' 10"
20(33) 11' 5" e 9' 10" e 9' 0" e 8' 1" e 11' 2" a 9' 2" a 8' 0" a 6' 9" a 11' 5" e 9' 10" e 9' 0" e 8' 1" e 11' 2" a 9' 2" a 8' 0" a 6' 9" a
18(33) 13' 8" e 11' 10" e 10' 9" e 9' 8" e 13' 8" i 11' 10" a 10' 9" a 9' 8" a 12' 8" e 11' 6" e 10' 9" e 9' 8" e 13' 8" i 11' 10" a 10' 9" a 9' 8" a
6 CSE 16(50) 14' 11" 13' 6" 12' 9" 11' 10" 16' 8" i 15' 2" i 14' 3" i 12' 10" i 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 2" i 13' 9" i 13' 0" i 12' 1" i
14(50) 16' 0" 14' 7" 13' 9" 12' 9" 18' 0" 16' 4" i 15' 5" i 14' 4" i 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 6" 11' 7" 16' 4" 14' 10" 14' 0" i 13' 0" i
12(50) 17' 11" 16' 3" 15' 3" 14' 2" 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6"
18(33) 14' 4" e 12' 5" e 11' 4" e 10' 1" e 14' 4" i 12' 5" a 11' 4" a 10' 1" a 13' 2" e 11' 11" e 11' 3" e 10' 1" e 14' 4" i 12' 5" a 11' 4" a 10' 1" a
16(50) 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 5" 17' 6" i 15' 11" i 15' 0" i 13' 11" i 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 1" 11' 3" 15' 11" i 14' 5" i 13' 7" i 12' 8" i
6 CSS
14(50) 16' 11" 15' 5" 14' 6" 13' 5" 19' 0" 17' 3" i 16' 3" i 15' 1" i 15' 5" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 2" 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" i 13' 8" i
12(50) 18' 11" 17' 2" 16' 2" 15' 0" 21' 2" 19' 3" 18' 2" 16' 10" 17' 2" 15' 7" 14' 8" 13' 7" 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 3"
20(33) 12' 0" a 10' 5" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 1" a 8' 2" a 7' 0" a 5' 10" a 12' 0" a 10' 5" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 1" a 8' 2" a 7' 0" a 5' 10" a
18(33) 14' 4" e 12' 5" e 11' 4" e 10' 2" e 14' 4" a 12' 5" a 11' 4" a 9' 8" a 14' 4" e 12' 5" e 11' 4" e 10' 2" e 14' 4" a 12' 5" a 11' 4" a 9' 8" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 17' 0" 15' 5" 14' 6" 13' 6" e 19' 1" i 16' 10" i 15' 4" i 13' 9" i 15' 5" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 3" 17' 4" i 15' 9" i 14' 10" i 13' 9" i
14(50) 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" 20' 7" i 18' 9" i 17' 7" i 16' 0" i 16' 8" 15' 2" 14' 3" 13' 3" 18' 9" 17' 0" i 16' 0" i 14' 10" i
12(50) 20' 5" 18' 7" 17' 6" 16' 3" 23' 0" 20' 10" 19' 8" 18' 3" 18' 7" 16' 11" 15' 11" 14' 9" 20' 10" 18' 11" 17' 10" 16' 7"
20(33) 12' 9" a 10' 11" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 7' 2" a 5' 10" a 12' 9" a 10' 11" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 7' 2" a 5' 10" a
18(33) 16' 2" e 14' 0" e 12' 10" e 11' 5" e 16' 2" a 13' 10" a 12' 2" a 10' 4" a 15' 2" e 13' 9" e 12' 10" e 11' 5" e 16' 2" a 13' 10" a 12' 2" a 10' 4" a
8 CSW 16(50) 17' 11" 16' 3" 15' 4" 14' 3" e 20' 1" i 18' 3" i 17' 0" i 15' 2" i 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 3" i 16' 7" i 15' 7" i 14' 6" i
14(50) 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 7" i 19' 7" i 18' 6" i 17' 2" i 17' 6" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 19' 7" 17' 10" i 16' 9" i 15' 7" i
12(50) 21' 5" 19' 6" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 1" 21' 10" 20' 7" 19' 1" 19' 6" 17' 8" 16' 8" 15' 6" 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4"
20(33) 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 7' 3" a 5' 10" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 7' 3" a 5' 10" a
18(33) 16' 4" e 14' 2" e 12' 11" e 11' 6" e 16' 4" a 13' 11" a 12' 3" a 10' 5" a 15' 10" e 14' 2" e 12' 11" e 11' 6" e 16' 4" a 13' 11" a 12' 3" a 10' 5" a
8 CSE 16(50) 18' 7" 16' 11" 15' 11" 14' 9" e 20' 11" i 18' 9" i 17' 1" i 15' 4" i 16' 11" 15' 4" 14' 6" 13' 5" 19' 0" i 17' 3" i 16' 3" i 15' 1" i
14(50) 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" 22' 6" i 20' 6" i 19' 3" i 17' 9" i 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 20' 6" 18' 7" i 17' 6" i 16' 3" i
12(50) 22' 5" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 20' 0" i 20' 4" 18' 6" 17' 5" 16' 2" 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2"
18(33) 16' 11" e 14' 8" e 13' 5" e 12' 0" e 16' 11" a 14' 3" a 12' 6" a 10' 7" a 16' 5" e 14' 8" e 13' 5" e 12' 0" e 16' 11" a 14' 3" a 12' 6" a 10' 7" a
16(50) 19' 6" 17' 8" 16' 8" 15' 6" e 21' 11" i 19' 11" i 18' 8" i 16' 9" a 17' 8" 16' 1" 15' 2" 14' 1" e 19' 11" i 18' 1" i 17' 0" i 15' 9" i
8 CSS
14(50) 21' 2" 19' 2" 18' 1" 16' 9" 23' 9" i 21' 7" i 20' 3" i 18' 10" i 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 7" 19' 7" i 18' 5" i 17' 1" i
12(50) 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 9" 26' 6" 24' 1" 22' 8" 21' 0" i 21' 5" 19' 6" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 1" 21' 10" 20' 7" 19' 1"
18(33) 16' 3" a 14' 1" a 12' 10" a 11' 6" a 15' 5" a 12' 7" a 11' 0" a 9' 3" a 16' 3" a 14' 1" a 12' 10" a 11' 6" a 15' 5" a 12' 7" a 11' 0" a 9' 3" a
16(50) 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" e 15' 7" e 22' 0" i 19' 0" i 17' 5" i 15' 1" i 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" e 20' 7" i 18' 8" i 17' 5" i 15' 1" i
10 CSJ
14(50) 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4" 24' 7" i 22' 3" i 20' 4" i 18' 2" i 19' 10" 18' 1" 17' 0" 15' 9" 22' 4" i 20' 3" i 19' 1" i 17' 9" i
12(50) 24' 8" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 7" 27' 8" 25' 1" i 23' 8" i 21' 11" i 22' 4" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 25' 1" 22' 10" 21' 6" 19' 11" i
18(33) 17' 3" a 14' 11" a 13' 8" a 12' 3" a 16' 0" a 13' 0" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a 17' 3" a 14' 11" a 13' 8" a 12' 3" a 16' 0" a 13' 0" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a
16(50) 21' 1" 19' 2" 18' 1" e 16' 2" e 22' 11" i 19' 10" i 18' 0" i 15' 5" a 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" e 15' 3" e 21' 7" i 19' 7" i 18' 0" i 15' 5" a
10 CSW
14(50) 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2" 25' 8" i 23' 4" i 21' 7" i 19' 3" i 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 6" 23' 4" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 6" i

• 50 psf Live Load


12(50) 25' 9" 23' 4" 22' 0" 20' 5" 28' 10" 26' 3" i 24' 8" i 22' 11" i 23' 4" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" 26' 3" 23' 10" 22' 5" 20' 10" i
18(33) 18' 1" a 15' 8" a 14' 4" a 12' 10" a 16' 5" a 13' 3" a 11' 7" a 9' 9" a 18' 1" a 15' 8" a 14' 4" a 12' 10" a 16' 5" a 13' 3" a 11' 7" a 9' 9" a
16(50) 22' 3" 20' 3" e 19' 0" e 17' 0" e 24' 0" i 20' 10" i 18' 7" i 15' 10" a 20' 3" 18' 5" 17' 4" e 16' 1" e 22' 9" i 20' 8" i 18' 7" i 15' 10" a
10 CSE
14(50) 24' 0" 21' 9" 20' 6" 19' 0" 26' 11" i 24' 5" i 23' 0" i 20' 7" i 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" 24' 5" i 22' 2" i 20' 11" i 19' 5" i
12(50) 26' 9" 24' 4" 22' 11" 21' 3" 30' 1" 27' 4" 25' 8" i 23' 10" i 24' 4" 22' 1" 20' 10" 19' 4" 27' 4" 24' 10" 23' 4" 21' 8"
18(33) 18' 11" a 16' 4" a 14' 11" a 12' 10" a 16' 10" a 13' 7" a 11' 10" a 9' 11" a 18' 11" a 16' 4" a 14' 11" a 12' 10" a 16' 10" a 13' 7" a 11' 10" a 9' 11" a
16(50) 23' 3" 21' 2" e 19' 11" e 18' 6" e 26' 1" i 22' 4" i 19' 7" a 16' 8" a 21' 2" 19' 2" 18' 1" e 16' 9" e 23' 9" i 21' 7" i 19' 7" a 16' 8" a
10 CSS
14(50) 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" 20' 0" e 28' 3" i 25' 8" i 24' 2" i 22' 2" i 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2" 25' 8" i 23' 4" i 21' 11" i 20' 4" i
12(50) 28' 1" 25' 7" 24' 1" 22' 4" 31' 7" 28' 8" 27' 0" i 25' 1" i 25' 7" 23' 3" 21' 10" 20' 3" 28' 8" 26' 1" 24' 6" 22' 9" i
16(50) 23' 3" a 21' 0" a 19' 2" a 17' 2" a 24' 1" a 19' 8" a 17' 3" a 14' 8" a 21' 1" a 19' 2" a 18' 0" a 16' 9" a 23' 8" a 19' 8" a 17' 3" a 14' 8" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 25' 3" 22' 11" 21' 7" 20' 0" e 28' 4" i 24' 8" i 22' 6" i 20' 2" i 22' 11" 20' 10" 19' 7" 18' 2" 25' 9" i 23' 5" i 22' 0" i 20' 2" i
12(50) 28' 8" 26' 0" 24' 6" 22' 9" 32' 2" i 29' 3" i 27' 6" i 25' 1" i 26' 0" 23' 8" 22' 3" 20' 8" 29' 3" 26' 7" 25' 0" i 23' 2" i
16(50) 24' 3" a 21' 10" a 19' 11" a 17' 10" a 24' 8" a 20' 1" a 17' 7" a 14' 11" a 22' 1" a 20' 0" a 18' 10" a 17' 6" a 24' 8" a 20' 1" a 17' 7" a 14' 11" a
12 CSW 14(50) 26' 4" 23' 11" 22' 6" 20' 11" e 29' 7" i 26' 1" i 23' 10" i 21' 4" i 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 5" 19' 0" 26' 10" i 24' 5" i 22' 11" i 21' 4" i
12(50) 29' 10" 27' 1" 25' 6" 23' 8" 33' 6" 30' 5" i 28' 7" i 26' 7" i 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" 30' 5" 27' 8" 26' 0" i 24' 2" i
16(50) 25' 3" a 22' 3" a 20' 4" a 18' 2" a 24' 11" a 20' 4" a 17' 9" a 15' 1" a 22' 11" a 20' 10" a 19' 8" a 18' 2" a 24' 11" a 20' 4" a 17' 9" a 15' 1" a
12 CSE 14(50) 27' 5" 24' 11" 23' 5" 21' 6" e 30' 5" i 26' 4" i 24' 0" i 21' 6" i 24' 11" 22' 8" 21' 4" 19' 9" e 28' 0" i 25' 5" i 23' 11" i 21' 6" i
12(50) 31' 0" 28' 2" 26' 6" 24' 7" 34' 9" i 31' 7" i 29' 9" i 27' 7" i 28' 2" 25' 7" 24' 1" 22' 4" 31' 7" 28' 8" 27' 0" i 25' 1" i
16(50) 26' 11" a 24' 6" a 22' 9" a 20' 5" a 26' 8" a 21' 8" a 18' 10" a 15' 10" a 24' 6" a 22' 3" a 20' 11" a 19' 5" a 26' 8" a 21' 8" a 18' 10" a 15' 10" a
12 CSS 14(50) 29' 1" 26' 5" 24' 10" e 23' 1" e 32' 8" i 29' 6" i 26' 11" i 24' 0" a 26' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" 20' 11" e 29' 8" i 26' 11" i 25' 4" i 23' 6" a
12(50) 32' 6" 29' 6" 27' 10" 25' 10" 36' 6" 33' 2" i 31' 3" i 29' 0" i 29' 6" 26' 10" 25' 3" 23' 5" 33' 2" 30' 2" 28' 4" 26' 4" i
16(50) 26' 1" a 22' 10" a 20' 10" a 18' 2" a 23' 7" a 19' 1" a 16' 7" a 14' 0" a 23' 9" a 21' 7" a 20' 3" a 18' 2" a 23' 7" a 19' 1" a 16' 7" a 14' 0" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 28' 5" 25' 10" 24' 4" e 21' 11" e 31' 0" i 26' 10" i 24' 6" i 21' 4" i 25' 10" 23' 6" 22' 1" 20' 6" e 29' 0" i 26' 4" i 24' 6" i 21' 4" i
12(50) 32' 5" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 9" 36' 5" i 33' 1" i 30' 9" i 27' 6" i 29' 6" 26' 9" 25' 2" 23' 5" 33' 1" 30' 1" i 28' 4" i 26' 3" i
16(50) 27' 3" a 23' 9" a 21' 8" a 18' 2" a 24' 2" a 19' 6" a 16' 11" a 14' 2" a 24' 9" a 22' 6" a 21' 2" a 18' 2" a 24' 2" a 19' 6" a 16' 11" a 14' 2" a
14 CSW 14(50) 29' 8" 26' 11" 25' 4" e 23' 2" e 32' 10" i 28' 5" i 25' 9" i 22' 0" a 26' 11" 24' 6" 23' 0" 21' 4" e 30' 3" i 27' 6" i 25' 9" i 22' 0" a
12(50) 33' 8" 30' 7" 28' 10" 26' 9" 37' 10" i 34' 5" i 32' 4" i 29' 4" i 30' 7" 27' 10" 26' 2" 24' 4" 34' 5" 31' 3" i 29' 5" i 27' 3" i
16(50) 27' 10" a 24' 2" a 22' 0" a 18' 2" a 24' 4" a 19' 8" a 17' 1" a 14' 3" a 25' 9" a 23' 5" a 22' 0" a 18' 2" a 24' 4" a 19' 8" a 17' 1" a 14' 3" a
14 CSE 14(50) 30' 10" 28' 0" e 26' 1" e 23' 4" e 33' 0" i 28' 7" i 25' 10" i 22' 1" a 28' 0" 25' 5" 23' 11" e 22' 3" e 31' 5" i 28' 7" i 25' 10" i 22' 1" a
12(50) 34' 11" 31' 9" 29' 11" 27' 9" 39' 3" i 35' 8" i 33' 7" i 30' 5" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 35' 8" 32' 5" i 30' 6" i 28' 4" i
16(50) 29' 6" a 26' 7" a 22' 8" a 18' 2" a 25' 7" a 20' 6" a 17' 9" a 14' 6" a 26' 10" a 24' 5" a 22' 8" a 18' 2" a 25' 7" a 20' 6" a 17' 9" a 14' 6" a
14 CSS 14(50) 32' 4" 29' 4" e 27' 7" e 25' 3" e 35' 9" i 30' 9" i 27' 1" i 23' 1" a 29' 4" 26' 8" 25' 1" e 23' 3" e 32' 11" i 29' 11" i 27' 2" i 23' 1" a
12(50) 36' 7" 33' 3" 31' 3" 29' 0" 41' 1" i 37' 4" i 35' 1" i 32' 7" i 33' 3" 30' 2" 28' 5" 26' 4" 37' 4" 33' 11" i 31' 11" i 29' 7" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes (continued)


5) Deflection checks are computed using unbalanced loads for the two equal span condition.
6) “e” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the end supports only.
7) “i” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the interior support only.
8) “a” indicates that web stiffeners are required at all supports.

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50 psf Live Load and 25 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 10' 1" e 8' 9" e 8' 0" e 7' 2" e 9' 10" a 8' 0" a 7' 0" a 5' 11" a 10' 1" e 8' 9" e 8' 0" e 7' 2" e 9' 10" a 8' 0" a 7' 0" a 5' 11" a
18(33) 12' 2" e 10' 7" e 9' 8" e 8' 8" e 12' 2" i 10' 7" a 9' 8" a 8' 8" a 11' 6" e 10' 5" e 9' 8" e 8' 8" e 12' 2" i 10' 7" a 9' 8" a 8' 8" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 13' 7" 12' 4" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 3" i 13' 10" i 13' 0" i 11' 8" i 12' 4" 11' 2" 10' 7" 9' 9" 13' 10" i 12' 7" i 11' 10" i 11' 0" i
14(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7" 16' 4" 14' 10" i 14' 0" i 13' 0" i 13' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 10' 6" 14' 10" 13' 6" 12' 8" i 11' 9" i
12(50) 16' 2" 14' 8" 13' 10" 12' 10" 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" 14' 8" 13' 4" 12' 7" 11' 8" 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1"
20(33) 10' 5" e 9' 0" e 8' 3" e 7' 4" e 10' 0" a 8' 2" a 7' 2" a 6' 0" a 10' 5" e 9' 0" e 8' 3" e 7' 4" e 10' 0" a 8' 2" a 7' 2" a 6' 0" a
Floor Joist Span Tables

18(33) 12' 5" e 10' 9" e 9' 10" e 8' 9" e 12' 5" i 10' 9" a 9' 10" a 8' 9" a 12' 1" e 10' 9" e 9' 10" e 8' 9" e 12' 5" i 10' 9" a 9' 10" a 8' 9" a
6 CSW 16(50) 14' 3" 13' 0" 12' 2" 11' 4" 16' 0" i 14' 3" i 13' 0" i 11' 8" i 13' 0" 11' 9" 11' 1" 10' 3" 14' 7" i 13' 3" i 12' 5" i 11' 7" i
14(50) 15' 4" 13' 11" 13' 1" 12' 2" 17' 2" i 15' 7" i 14' 8" i 13' 8" i 13' 11" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 0" 15' 7" 14' 2" i 13' 4" i 12' 5" i
12(50) 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 4" 15' 2" i 15' 6" 14' 1" 13' 3" 12' 3" 17' 5" 15' 9" 14' 10" 13' 10"
20(33) 10' 7" e 9' 2" e 8' 5" e 7' 6" e 10' 2" a 8' 3" a 7' 3" a 6' 1" a 10' 7" e 9' 2" e 8' 5" e 7' 6" e 10' 2" a 8' 3" a 7' 3" a 6' 1" a
18(33) 12' 8" e 11' 0" e 10' 1" e 9' 0" e 12' 8" i 11' 0" a 10' 1" a 9' 0" a 12' 8" e 11' 0" e 10' 1" e 9' 0" e 12' 8" i 11' 0" a 10' 1" a 9' 0" a
6 CSE 16(50) 14' 11" 13' 6" 12' 9" 11' 10" 16' 8" i 14' 7" i 13' 4" i 11' 11" i 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 2" i 13' 9" i 13' 0" i 11' 11" i
14(50) 16' 0" 14' 7" 13' 9" 12' 9" 18' 0" i 16' 4" i 15' 2" i 13' 7" i 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 6" 11' 7" 16' 4" 14' 10" i 14' 0" i 13' 0" i
12(50) 17' 11" 16' 3" 15' 3" 14' 2" 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" i 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6"
18(33) 13' 4" e 11' 6" e 10' 6" e 9' 5" e 13' 4" a 11' 6" a 10' 6" a 9' 5" a 13' 2" e 11' 6" e 10' 6" e 9' 5" e 13' 4" a 11' 6" a 10' 6" a 9' 5" a
16(50) 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" 12' 5" e 17' 6" i 15' 11" i 14' 7" i 13' 1" i 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 1" 11' 3" 15' 11" i 14' 5" i 13' 7" i 12' 8" i
6 CSS
14(50) 16' 11" 15' 5" 14' 6" 13' 5" 19' 0" i 17' 3" i 16' 3" i 14' 9" i 15' 5" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 2" 17' 3" 15' 8" i 14' 9" i 13' 8" i
12(50) 18' 11" 17' 2" 16' 2" 15' 0" 21' 2" 19' 3" 18' 2" 16' 10" i 17' 2" 15' 7" 14' 8" 13' 7" 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 3"
20(33) 11' 2" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 4" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 6' 3" a 5' 0" a 11' 2" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 4" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 6' 3" a 5' 0" a
18(33) 13' 4" e 11' 7" e 10' 7" e 9' 5" e 13' 4" a 11' 7" a 10' 3" a 8' 9" a 13' 4" e 11' 7" e 10' 7" e 9' 5" e 13' 4" a 11' 7" a 10' 3" a 8' 9" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 17' 0" 15' 5" 14' 4" 12' 10" e 18' 1" i 15' 8" i 14' 4" i 12' 10" i 15' 5" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 3" e 17' 4" i 15' 8" i 14' 4" i 12' 10" i
14(50) 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" 14' 7" 20' 7" i 18' 3" i 16' 8" i 14' 10" i 16' 8" 15' 2" 14' 3" 13' 3" 18' 9" i 17' 0" i 16' 0" i 14' 10" i
12(50) 20' 5" 18' 7" 17' 6" 16' 3" 23' 0" 20' 10" 19' 8" i 18' 3" i 18' 7" 16' 11" 15' 11" 14' 9" 20' 10" 18' 11" 17' 10" 16' 7"
20(33) 11' 11" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 4" a 9' 4" a 7' 5" a 6' 4" a 5' 0" a 11' 11" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 4" a 9' 4" a 7' 5" a 6' 4" a 5' 0" a
18(33) 15' 1" e 13' 1" e 11' 11" e 10' 8" e 15' 1" a 12' 6" a 11' 0" a 9' 4" a 15' 1" e 13' 1" e 11' 11" e 10' 8" e 15' 1" a 12' 6" a 11' 0" a 9' 4" a
8 CSW 16(50) 17' 11" 16' 3" 15' 4" e 14' 2" e 20' 0" i 17' 4" i 15' 10" i 14' 2" a 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" e 18' 3" i 16' 7" i 15' 7" i 14' 2" a
14(50) 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 7" i 19' 7" i 18' 6" i 17' 2" i 17' 6" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 19' 7" i 17' 10" i 16' 9" i 15' 7" i
12(50) 21' 5" 19' 6" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 1" 21' 10" 20' 7" i 19' 1" i 19' 6" 17' 8" 16' 8" 15' 6" 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 17' 4"
20(33) 12' 2" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 4" a 9' 5" a 7' 6" a 6' 4" a 5' 0" a 12' 2" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 4" a 9' 5" a 7' 6" a 6' 4" a 5' 0" a
18(33) 15' 2" e 13' 2" e 12' 0" e 10' 9" e 15' 2" a 12' 7" a 11' 1" a 9' 4" a 15' 2" e 13' 2" e 12' 0" e 10' 9" e 15' 2" a 12' 7" a 11' 1" a 9' 4" a
8 CSE 16(50) 18' 7" 16' 11" 15' 11" e 14' 3" e 20' 2" i 17' 5" i 15' 11" i 14' 3" a 16' 11" 15' 4" 14' 6" 13' 5" e 19' 0" i 17' 3" i 15' 11" i 14' 3" a
14(50) 20' 1" 18' 3" 17' 2" 15' 11" 22' 6" i 20' 3" i 18' 6" i 16' 7" i 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 20' 6" i 18' 7" i 17' 6" i 16' 3" i
12(50) 22' 5" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" i 20' 0" i 20' 4" 18' 6" 17' 5" 16' 2" 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2" i
18(33) 15' 9" e 13' 8" e 12' 6" e 11' 2" e 15' 8" a 12' 10" a 11' 3" a 9' 7" a 15' 9" e 13' 8" e 12' 6" e 11' 2" e 15' 8" a 12' 10" a 11' 3" a 9' 7" a
16(50) 19' 6" 17' 8" e 16' 8" e 15' 6" e 21' 11" i 19' 1" i 17' 5" i 15' 7" a 17' 8" 16' 1" 15' 2" e 14' 1" e 19' 11" i 18' 1" i 17' 0" i 15' 7" a
8 CSS
14(50) 21' 2" 19' 2" 18' 1" 16' 9" 23' 9" i 21' 7" i 20' 0" i 17' 10" i 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 7" i 19' 7" i 18' 5" i 17' 1" i
12(50) 23' 7" 21' 5" 20' 2" 18' 9" 26' 6" 24' 1" 22' 8" i 21' 0" i 21' 5" 19' 6" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 1" 21' 10" 20' 7" 19' 1" i
18(33) 15' 1" a 13' 1" a 11' 11" a 10' 8" a 13' 11" a 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 8' 4" a 15' 1" a 13' 1" a 11' 11" a 10' 8" a 13' 11" a 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 8' 4" a
16(50) 20' 2" 17' 9" e 16' 2" e 14' 6" e 20' 6" i 17' 9" i 15' 11" i 13' 7" a 18' 4" 16' 8" 15' 8" e 14' 6" e 20' 6" i 17' 9" i 15' 11" i 13' 7" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" 16' 11" 23' 11" i 20' 9" i 18' 11" i 16' 11" i 19' 10" 18' 1" 17' 0" 15' 9" 22' 4" i 20' 3" i 18' 11" i 16' 11" i
12(50) 24' 8" 22' 4" 21' 1" 19' 7" 27' 8" i 25' 1" i 23' 4" i 20' 11" i 22' 4" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 25' 1" 22' 10" i 21' 6" i 19' 11" i
18(33) 16' 1" a 13' 11" a 12' 9" a 11' 1" a 14' 5" a 11' 8" a 10' 2" a 8' 6" a 16' 1" a 13' 11" a 12' 9" a 11' 1" a 14' 5" a 11' 8" a 10' 2" a 8' 6" a
16(50) 21' 1" 18' 5" e 16' 10" e 15' 1" e 21' 4" i 18' 5" i 16' 4" i 13' 11" a 19' 2" 17' 5" e 16' 5" e 15' 1" e 21' 4" i 18' 5" i 16' 4" i 13' 11" a
10 CSW
14(50) 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 17' 11" e 25' 4" i 22' 0" i 20' 1" i 17' 11" i 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 6" 23' 4" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 17' 11" i
12(50) 25' 9" 23' 4" 22' 0" 20' 5" 28' 10" i 26' 3" i 24' 8" i 22' 4" i 23' 4" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" 26' 3" 23' 10" i 22' 5" i 20' 10" i
18(33) 16' 10" a 14' 7" a 13' 4" a 11' 1" a 14' 10" a 11' 11" a 10' 4" a 8' 8" a 16' 10" a 14' 7" a 13' 4" a 11' 1" a 14' 10" a 11' 11" a 10' 4" a 8' 8" a
16(50) 22' 3" 19' 5" e 17' 8" e 15' 10" e 22' 4" i 19' 1" i 16' 9" i 14' 4" a 20' 3" 18' 5" e 17' 4" e 15' 10" e 22' 4" i 19' 1" i 16' 9" i 14' 4" a
10 CSE
14(50) 24' 0" 21' 9" 20' 6" 19' 0" e 26' 11" i 23' 6" i 21' 5" i 19' 2" i 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" e 24' 5" i 22' 2" i 20' 11" i 19' 2" i
12(50) 26' 9" 24' 4" 22' 11" 21' 3" 30' 1" 27' 4" i 25' 8" i 23' 10" i 24' 4" 22' 1" 20' 10" 19' 4" 27' 4" 24' 10" 23' 4" i 21' 8" i
18(33) 17' 7" a 15' 3" a 13' 10" a 11' 1" a 15' 2" a 12' 2" a 10' 7" a 8' 10" a 17' 7" a 15' 3" a 13' 10" a 11' 1" a 15' 2" a 12' 2" a 10' 7" a 8' 10" a
16(50) 23' 3" e 21' 2" e 19' 5" e 17' 4" e 24' 7" i 20' 2" a 17' 8" a 15' 0" a 21' 2" 19' 2" e 18' 1" e 16' 9" e 23' 9" i 20' 2" a 17' 8" a 15' 0" a
10 CSS
14(50) 25' 2" 22' 10" 21' 6" e 20' 0" e 28' 3" i 25' 3" i 23' 1" i 20' 7" a 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 2" e 25' 8" i 23' 4" i 21' 11" i 20' 4" i
12(50) 28' 1" 25' 7" 24' 1" 22' 4" 31' 7" 28' 8" i 27' 0" i 25' 1" i 25' 7" 23' 3" 21' 10" 20' 3" 28' 8" 26' 1" 24' 6" i 22' 9" i
16(50) 22' 7" a 19' 7" a 17' 10" a 16' 0" a 21' 9" a 17' 9" a 15' 6" a 13' 2" a 21' 1" a 19' 2" a 17' 10" a 16' 0" a 21' 9" a 17' 9" a 15' 6" a 13' 2" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 25' 3" 22' 11" 21' 0" e 18' 9" e 26' 6" i 23' 0" i 21' 0" i 18' 9" i 22' 11" 20' 10" 19' 7" 18' 2" e 25' 9" i 23' 0" i 21' 0" i 18' 9" i
12(50) 28' 8" 26' 0" 24' 6" 22' 9" 32' 2" i 28' 8" i 26' 2" i 23' 4" i 26' 0" 23' 8" 22' 3" 20' 8" 29' 3" 26' 7" i 25' 0" i 23' 2" i
16(50) 23' 6" a 20' 4" a 18' 7" a 16' 7" a 22' 4" a 18' 2" a 15' 10" a 13' 5" a 22' 1" a 20' 0" a 18' 7" a 16' 7" a 22' 4" a 18' 2" a 15' 10" a 13' 5" a
12 CSW 14(50) 26' 4" 23' 11" 22' 2" e 19' 10" e 28' 1" i 24' 4" i 22' 2" i 19' 10" a 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 5" 19' 0" e 26' 10" i 24' 4" i 22' 2" i 19' 10" a
12(50) 29' 10" 27' 1" 25' 6" 23' 8" 33' 6" i 30' 5" i 27' 11" i 24' 11" i 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" 30' 5" 27' 8" i 26' 0" i 24' 2" i
16(50) 23' 11" a 20' 9" a 18' 11" a 16' 11" a 22' 7" a 18' 4" a 16' 0" a 13' 6" a 22' 11" a 20' 9" a 18' 11" a 16' 11" a 22' 7" a 18' 4" a 16' 0" a 13' 6" a
12 CSE 14(50) 27' 5" 24' 6" 22' 4" e 20' 0" e 28' 3" i 24' 6" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" a 24' 11" 22' 8" 21' 4" e 19' 9" e 28' 0" i 24' 6" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" a
12(50) 31' 0" 28' 2" 26' 6" 24' 7" 34' 9" i 31' 7" i 28' 11" i 25' 11" i 28' 2" 25' 7" 24' 1" 22' 4" 31' 7" 28' 8" i 27' 0" i 25' 1" i
16(50) 26' 10" a 23' 3" a 21' 3" a 18' 5" a 24' 1" a 19' 5" a 16' 11" a 14' 2" a 24' 6" a 22' 3" a 20' 11" a 18' 5" a 24' 1" a 19' 5" a 16' 11" a 14' 2" a
12 CSS 14(50) 29' 1" 26' 5" e 24' 10" e 22' 5" e 31' 9" i 27' 6" i 25' 1" a 21' 9" a 26' 5" 24' 0" 22' 7" e 20' 11" e 29' 8" i 26' 11" i 25' 1" a 21' 9" a
12(50) 32' 6" 29' 6" 27' 10" 25' 10" 36' 6" i 33' 2" i 31' 3" i 29' 0" i 29' 6" 26' 10" 25' 3" 23' 5" 33' 2" 30' 2" i 28' 4" i 26' 4" i
16(50) 24' 6" a 21' 3" a 19' 5" a 15' 9" a 21' 3" a 17' 1" a 14' 10" a 12' 5" a 23' 9" a 21' 3" a 19' 5" a 15' 9" a 21' 3" a 17' 1" a 14' 10" a 12' 5" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 28' 5" 25' 0" e 22' 10" e 20' 5" e 28' 10" i 25' 0" i 22' 6" i 19' 3" a 25' 10" 23' 6" 22' 1" e 20' 5" e 28' 10" i 25' 0" i 22' 6" i 19' 3" a
12(50) 32' 5" 29' 6" 27' 9" 25' 7" 36' 3" i 31' 4" i 28' 8" i 25' 7" i 29' 6" 26' 9" 25' 2" 23' 5" 33' 1" i 30' 1" i 28' 4" i 25' 7" i
16(50) 25' 6" a 22' 1" a 19' 8" a 15' 9" a 21' 9" a 17' 5" a 15' 1" a 12' 7" a 24' 9" a 22' 1" a 19' 8" a 15' 9" a 21' 9" a 17' 5" a 15' 1" a 12' 7" a
14 CSW 14(50) 29' 8" 26' 5" e 24' 2" e 21' 7" e 30' 6" i 26' 5" i 23' 4" i 19' 11" a 26' 11" 24' 6" e 23' 0" e 21' 4" e 30' 3" i 26' 5" i 23' 4" i 19' 11" a
12(50) 33' 8" 30' 7" 28' 10" 26' 9" 37' 10" i 33' 5" i 30' 6" i 27' 3" i 30' 7" 27' 10" 26' 2" 24' 4" 34' 5" i 31' 3" i 29' 5" i 27' 3" i
16(50) 25' 11" a 22' 6" a 19' 8" a 15' 9" a 21' 11" a 17' 7" a 15' 3" a 12' 7" a 25' 9" a 22' 6" a 19' 8" a 15' 9" a 21' 11" a 17' 7" a 15' 3" a 12' 7" a
14 CSE 14(50) 30' 9" 26' 7" e 24' 3" e 21' 9" e 30' 9" i 26' 6" i 23' 4" i 19' 11" a 28' 0" 25' 5" e 23' 11" e 21' 9" e 30' 9" i 26' 6" i 23' 4" i 19' 11" a
12(50) 34' 11" 31' 9" 29' 11" 27' 9" 39' 3" i 34' 8" i 31' 7" i 28' 3" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 35' 8" i 32' 5" i 30' 6" i 28' 3" i
16(50) 28' 7" a 23' 7" a 19' 8" a 15' 9" a 22' 11" a 18' 3" a 15' 9" a 12' 7" a 26' 10" a 23' 7" a 19' 8" a 15' 9" a 22' 11" a 18' 3" a 15' 9" a 12' 7" a
14 CSS 14(50) 32' 4" e 28' 10" e 26' 4" e 23' 6" e 33' 3" i 27' 10" i 24' 6" a 20' 10" a 29' 4" 26' 8" e 25' 1" e 23' 3" e 32' 11" i 27' 10" i 24' 6" a 20' 10" a
12(50) 36' 7" 33' 3" 31' 3" 29' 0" 41' 1" i 37' 4" i 34' 1" i 30' 5" i 33' 3" 30' 2" 28' 5" 26' 4" 37' 4" i 33' 11" i 31' 11" i 29' 7" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes


1) Web punchouts are not considered for shear and web crippling.
2) Spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange.
3) For two equal spans, tabulated span is the center to center distance from either end bearing to the center bearing. The joist must be continuous over the center bearing.
4) Web crippling bearing length is assumed to be 3.5". Joist flange must be fastened to the support.

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Floor Joist Span Tables

Floor Joist Span Tables


50 psf Live Load and 40 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 9' 3" e 8' 0" e 7' 4" e 6' 6" e 8' 8" a 7' 0" a 6' 2" a 5' 2" a 9' 3" e 8' 0" e 7' 4" e 6' 6" e 8' 8" a 7' 0" a 6' 2" a 5' 2" a
18(33) 11' 2" e 9' 8" e 8' 10" e 7' 11" e 11' 2" a 9' 8" a 8' 10" a 7' 11" a 11' 2" e 9' 8" e 8' 10" e 7' 11" e 11' 2" a 9' 8" a 8' 10" a 7' 11" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 12' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 10' 2" e 15' 1" i 13' 1" i 11' 11" i 10' 8" i 12' 4" 11' 2" 10' 7" 9' 9" 13' 10" i 12' 7" i 11' 10" i 10' 8" i
14(50) 13' 8" 12' 5" 11' 8" 10' 10" 16' 4" i 14' 10" i 13' 7" i 12' 2" i 13' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 10' 6" 14' 10" i 13' 6" i 12' 8" i 11' 9" i
12(50) 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 0" 12' 1" 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" i 14' 5" i 14' 8" 13' 4" 12' 7" 11' 8" 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" i
20(33) 9' 6" e 8' 3" e 7' 6" e 6' 8" e 8' 9" a 7' 2" a 6' 3" a 5' 3" a 9' 6" e 8' 3" e 7' 6" e 6' 8" e 8' 9" a 7' 2" a 6' 3" a 5' 3" a
18(33) 11' 4" e 9' 10" e 8' 11" e 8' 0" e 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 8' 11" a 8' 0" a 11' 4" e 9' 10" e 8' 11" e 8' 0" e 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 8' 11" a 8' 0" a
6 CSW 16(50) 13' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 10' 7" e 15' 0" i 13' 0" i 11' 10" i 10' 7" i 13' 0" 11' 9" 11' 1" 10' 3" e 14' 7" i 13' 0" i 11' 10" i 10' 7" i
14(50) 14' 5" 13' 1" 12' 4" 11' 5" 17' 2" i 15' 7" i 14' 4" i 12' 10" i 13' 11" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 0" 15' 7" i 14' 2" i 13' 4" i 12' 5" i
12(50) 16' 0" 14' 7" 13' 8" 12' 9" 19' 2" 17' 5" i 16' 4" i 15' 2" i 15' 6" 14' 1" 13' 3" 12' 3" 17' 5" 15' 9" 14' 10" 13' 10" i
20(33) 9' 8" e 8' 5" e 7' 8" e 6' 10" e 8' 11" a 7' 3" a 6' 4" a 5' 3" a 9' 8" e 8' 5" e 7' 8" e 6' 10" e 8' 11" a 7' 3" a 6' 4" a 5' 3" a
18(33) 11' 7" e 10' 1" e 9' 2" e 8' 2" e 11' 7" a 10' 1" a 9' 2" a 8' 2" a 11' 7" e 10' 1" e 9' 2" e 8' 2" e 11' 7" a 10' 1" a 9' 2" a 8' 2" a
6 CSE 16(50) 14' 0" 12' 9" 12' 0" 10' 11" e 15' 5" i 13' 4" i 12' 2" i 10' 11" i 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" e 15' 2" i 13' 4" i 12' 2" i 10' 11" i
14(50) 15' 1" 13' 9" 12' 11" 12' 0" 17' 6" i 15' 2" i 13' 10" i 12' 5" i 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 6" 11' 7" 16' 4" i 14' 10" i 13' 10" i 12' 5" i
12(50) 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 5" 13' 4" 20' 1" 18' 3" i 17' 2" i 15' 11" i 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" i
18(33) 12' 2" e 10' 6" e 9' 7" e 8' 7" e 12' 2" a 10' 6" a 9' 7" a 8' 7" a 12' 2" e 10' 6" e 9' 7" e 8' 7" e 12' 2" a 10' 6" a 9' 7" a 8' 7" a
16(50) 14' 8" 13' 4" 12' 7" 11' 8" e 16' 10" i 14' 7" i 13' 4" i 11' 11" i 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 1" 11' 3" e 15' 11" i 14' 5" i 13' 4" i 11' 11" i
6 CSS
14(50) 15' 11" 14' 6" 13' 7" 12' 8" 19' 0" i 16' 6" i 15' 0" i 13' 5" i 15' 5" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 2" 17' 3" i 15' 8" i 14' 9" i 13' 5" i
12(50) 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" 21' 2" 19' 3" i 18' 2" i 16' 10" i 17' 2" 15' 7" 14' 8" 13' 7" 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 3" i
20(33) 10' 3" a 7' 10" a 6' 7" a 5' 3" a 7' 11" a 6' 3" a 5' 3" a 4' 2" a 10' 3" a 7' 10" a 6' 7" a 5' 3" a 7' 11" a 6' 3" a 5' 3" a 4' 2" a
18(33) 12' 3" e 10' 7" e 9' 8" e 8' 8" e 12' 3" a 10' 3" a 9' 0" a 7' 8" a 12' 3" e 10' 7" e 9' 8" e 8' 8" e 12' 3" a 10' 3" a 9' 0" a 7' 8" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 16' 0" 14' 4" 13' 1" e 11' 8" e 16' 6" i 14' 4" i 13' 1" i 11' 8" i 15' 5" 14' 0" 13' 1" e 11' 8" e 16' 6" i 14' 4" i 13' 1" i 11' 8" i
14(50) 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 7" 19' 2" i 16' 8" i 15' 2" i 13' 7" i 16' 8" 15' 2" 14' 3" 13' 3" 18' 9" i 16' 8" i 15' 2" i 13' 7" i
12(50) 19' 3" 17' 6" 16' 5" 15' 3" 23' 0" 20' 10" i 19' 8" i 17' 11" i 18' 7" 16' 11" 15' 11" 14' 9" 20' 10" 18' 11" 17' 10" i 16' 7" i
20(33) 10' 6" a 7' 10" a 6' 7" a 5' 3" a 8' 1" a 6' 4" a 5' 3" a 4' 2" a 10' 6" a 7' 10" a 6' 7" a 5' 3" a 8' 1" a 6' 4" a 5' 3" a 4' 2" a
18(33) 13' 9" e 11' 11" e 10' 11" e 9' 9" e 13' 6" a 11' 0" a 9' 8" a 8' 2" a 13' 9" e 11' 11" e 10' 11" e 9' 9" e 13' 6" a 11' 0" a 9' 8" a 8' 2" a
8 CSW 16(50) 16' 10" 15' 4" e 14' 5" e 12' 11" e 18' 3" i 15' 10" i 14' 5" i 12' 11" a 16' 3" 14' 9" e 13' 11" e 12' 11" e 18' 3" i 15' 10" i 14' 5" i 12' 11" a
14(50) 18' 1" 16' 5" 15' 6" 14' 4" 21' 7" i 19' 2" i 17' 6" i 15' 8" i 17' 6" 15' 10" 14' 11" 13' 10" 19' 7" i 17' 10" i 16' 9" i 15' 7" i
12(50) 20' 2" 18' 4" 17' 3" 16' 0" 24' 1" 21' 10" i 20' 7" i 18' 11" i 19' 6" 17' 8" 16' 8" 15' 6" 21' 10" 19' 10" 18' 8" i 17' 4" i
20(33) 10' 6" a 7' 10" a 6' 7" a 5' 3" a 8' 2" a 6' 4" a 5' 3" a 4' 2" a 10' 6" a 7' 10" a 6' 7" a 5' 3" a 8' 2" a 6' 4" a 5' 3" a 4' 2" a
18(33) 13' 10" e 12' 0" e 11' 0" e 9' 10" e 13' 6" a 11' 1" a 9' 8" a 8' 2" a 13' 10" e 12' 0" e 11' 0" e 9' 10" e 13' 6" a 11' 1" a 9' 8" a 8' 2" a
8 CSE 16(50) 17' 6" 15' 11" e 14' 7" e 13' 0" e 18' 5" i 15' 11" i 14' 7" i 13' 0" a 16' 11" 15' 4" e 14' 6" e 13' 0" e 18' 5" i 15' 11" i 14' 7" i 13' 0" a
14(50) 18' 11" 17' 2" 16' 2" 15' 0" e 21' 4" i 18' 6" i 16' 11" i 15' 1" i 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" 14' 6" 20' 6" i 18' 6" i 16' 11" i 15' 1" i
12(50) 21' 1" 19' 2" 18' 0" 16' 9" 25' 2" i 22' 10" i 21' 6" i 19' 7" i 20' 4" 18' 6" 17' 5" 16' 2" 22' 10" 20' 9" i 19' 6" i 18' 2" i
18(33) 14' 5" e 12' 6" e 11' 5" e 10' 2" e 13' 10" a 11' 3" a 9' 10" a 8' 4" a 14' 5" e 12' 6" e 11' 5" e 10' 2" e 13' 10" a 11' 3" a 9' 10" a 8' 4" a
16(50) 18' 4" 16' 8" e 15' 8" e 14' 3" e 20' 2" i 17' 5" i 15' 11" a 13' 9" a 17' 8" 16' 1" e 15' 2" e 14' 1" e 19' 11" i 17' 5" i 15' 11" a 13' 9" a
8 CSS
14(50) 19' 11" 18' 1" 17' 0" 15' 9" e 23' 1" i 20' 0" i 18' 3" i 16' 4" i 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" e 21' 7" i 19' 7" i 18' 3" i 16' 4" i
12(50) 22' 3" 20' 2" 19' 0" 17' 8" 26' 6" i 24' 1" i 22' 8" i 21' 0" i 21' 5" 19' 6" 18' 4" 17' 0" 24' 1" 21' 10" i 20' 7" i 19' 1" i
18(33) 13' 10" a 11' 11" a 10' 11" a 9' 3" a 12' 3" a 9' 10" a 8' 7" a 7' 2" a 13' 10" a 11' 11" a 10' 11" a 9' 3" a 12' 3" a 9' 10" a 8' 7" a 7' 2" a
16(50) 18' 8" 16' 2" e 14' 9" e 13' 3" e 18' 8" i 15' 11" i 14' 0" i 11' 11" a 18' 4" 16' 2" e 14' 9" e 13' 3" e 18' 8" i 15' 11" i 14' 0" i 11' 11" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 20' 7" 18' 8" 17' 3" 15' 5" e 21' 10" i 18' 11" i 17' 3" i 15' 5" i 19' 10" 18' 1" 17' 0" 15' 5" e 21' 10" i 18' 11" i 17' 3" i 15' 5" i
12(50) 23' 2" 21' 1" 19' 10" 18' 5" 27' 0" i 23' 4" i 21' 4" i 19' 1" i 22' 4" 20' 4" 19' 2" 17' 9" 25' 1" i 22' 10" i 21' 4" i 19' 1" i
18(33) 14' 8" a 12' 9" a 11' 7" a 9' 3" a 12' 8" a 10' 2" a 8' 9" a 7' 4" a 14' 8" a 12' 9" a 11' 7" a 9' 3" a 12' 8" a 10' 2" a 8' 9" a 7' 4" a
16(50) 19' 5" e 16' 10" e 15' 5" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 16' 4" i 14' 4" a 12' 3" a 19' 2" e 16' 10" e 15' 5" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 16' 4" i 14' 4" a 12' 3" a
10 CSW
14(50) 21' 6" 19' 6" 18' 4" e 16' 5" e 23' 2" i 20' 1" i 18' 4" i 16' 5" i 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" e 16' 5" e 23' 2" i 20' 1" i 18' 4" i 16' 5" i

• 50 psf Live Load


12(50) 24' 2" 22' 0" 20' 8" 19' 2" 28' 10" i 25' 0" i 22' 10" i 20' 5" i 23' 4" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" 26' 3" i 23' 10" i 22' 5" i 20' 5" i
18(33) 15' 5" a 13' 4" a 11' 7" a 9' 3" a 12' 11" a 10' 4" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 15' 5" a 13' 4" a 11' 7" a 9' 3" a 12' 11" a 10' 4" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a
16(50) 20' 5" e 17' 8" e 16' 2" e 14' 5" e 20' 5" i 16' 9" i 14' 9" a 12' 6" a 20' 3" e 17' 8" e 16' 2" e 14' 5" e 20' 5" i 16' 9" i 14' 9" a 12' 6" a
10 CSE
14(50) 22' 7" 20' 6" 19' 3" e 17' 6" e 24' 9" i 21' 5" i 19' 7" i 17' 6" a 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" e 17' 3" e 24' 5" i 21' 5" i 19' 7" i 17' 6" a
12(50) 25' 2" 22' 11" 21' 6" 20' 0" 30' 1" i 27' 4" i 25' 7" i 22' 11" i 24' 4" 22' 1" 20' 10" 19' 4" 27' 4" 24' 10" i 23' 4" i 21' 8" i
18(33) 16' 1" a 13' 10" a 11' 7" a 9' 3" a 13' 2" a 10' 7" a 9' 1" a 7' 5" a 16' 1" a 13' 10" a 11' 7" a 9' 3" a 13' 2" a 10' 7" a 9' 1" a 7' 5" a
16(50) 21' 11" e 19' 5" e 17' 9" e 15' 10" e 21' 8" i 17' 8" a 15' 6" a 13' 1" a 21' 2" e 19' 2" e 17' 9" e 15' 10" e 21' 8" i 17' 8" a 15' 6" a 13' 1" a
10 CSS
14(50) 23' 8" 21' 6" e 20' 3" e 18' 9" e 26' 8" i 23' 1" i 21' 1" i 18' 10" a 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" e 18' 2" e 25' 8" i 23' 1" i 21' 1" i 18' 10" a
12(50) 26' 6" 24' 1" 22' 8" 21' 0" 31' 7" i 28' 8" i 27' 0" i 24' 6" i 25' 7" 23' 3" 21' 10" 20' 3" 28' 8" 26' 1" i 24' 6" i 22' 9" i
16(50) 20' 7" a 17' 10" a 16' 4" a 14' 7" a 19' 2" a 15' 6" a 13' 6" a 11' 5" a 20' 7" a 17' 10" a 16' 4" a 14' 7" a 19' 2" a 15' 6" a 13' 6" a 11' 5" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 23' 9" 21' 0" e 19' 2" e 17' 1" e 24' 3" i 21' 0" i 19' 2" i 17' 1" a 22' 11" 20' 10" e 19' 2" e 17' 1" e 24' 3" i 21' 0" i 19' 2" i 17' 1" a
12(50) 26' 11" 24' 6" 23' 1" 21' 4" 30' 2" i 26' 2" i 23' 10" i 21' 4" i 26' 0" 23' 8" 22' 3" 20' 8" 29' 3" i 26' 2" i 23' 10" i 21' 4" i
16(50) 21' 5" a 18' 7" a 17' 0" a 15' 2" a 19' 7" a 15' 10" a 13' 9" a 11' 7" a 21' 5" a 18' 7" a 17' 0" a 15' 2" a 19' 7" a 15' 10" a 13' 9" a 11' 7" a
12 CSW 14(50) 24' 9" 22' 2" e 20' 3" e 18' 1" e 25' 8" i 22' 2" i 20' 3" i 17' 9" a 23' 11" 21' 9" e 20' 3" e 18' 1" e 25' 8" i 22' 2" i 20' 3" i 17' 9" a
12(50) 28' 1" 25' 6" 24' 0" 22' 3" 32' 2" i 27' 11" i 25' 5" i 22' 9" i 27' 1" 24' 7" 23' 2" 21' 6" 30' 5" i 27' 8" i 25' 5" i 22' 9" i
16(50) 21' 10" a 18' 11" a 17' 3" a 15' 4" a 19' 9" a 16' 0" a 13' 11" a 11' 8" a 21' 10" a 18' 11" a 17' 3" a 15' 4" a 19' 9" a 16' 0" a 13' 11" a 11' 8" a
12 CSE 14(50) 25' 10" 22' 4" e 20' 5" e 18' 3" e 25' 10" i 22' 4" i 20' 5" i 17' 10" a 24' 11" 22' 4" e 20' 5" e 18' 3" e 25' 10" i 22' 4" i 20' 5" i 17' 10" a
12(50) 29' 2" 26' 6" 24' 11" 23' 2" 33' 5" i 28' 11" i 26' 5" i 23' 8" i 28' 2" 25' 7" 24' 1" 22' 4" 31' 7" i 28' 8" i 26' 5" i 23' 8" i
16(50) 24' 6" a 21' 3" a 19' 2" a 15' 4" a 21' 0" a 16' 11" a 14' 7" a 12' 3" a 24' 6" a 21' 3" a 19' 2" a 15' 4" a 21' 0" a 16' 11" a 14' 7" a 12' 3" a
12 CSS 14(50) 27' 4" 24' 10" e 22' 11" e 20' 6" e 29' 0" i 25' 1" i 22' 4" a 19' 1" a 26' 5" 24' 0" e 22' 7" e 20' 6" e 29' 0" i 25' 1" i 22' 4" a 19' 1" a
12(50) 30' 7" 27' 10" 26' 2" 24' 3" 36' 6" i 33' 2" i 31' 1" i 27' 9" i 29' 6" 26' 10" 25' 3" 23' 5" 33' 2" i 30' 2" i 28' 4" i 26' 4" i
16(50) 22' 5" a 19' 5" a 16' 4" a 13' 1" a 18' 7" a 14' 10" a 12' 10" a 10' 6" a 22' 5" a 19' 5" a 16' 4" a 13' 1" a 18' 7" a 14' 10" a 12' 10" a 10' 6" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 26' 4" 22' 10" e 20' 10" e 18' 8" e 26' 4" i 22' 6" i 19' 10" i 16' 11" a 25' 10" 22' 10" e 20' 10" e 18' 8" e 26' 4" i 22' 6" i 19' 10" i 16' 11" a
12(50) 30' 6" 27' 9" 26' 1" 23' 5" 33' 1" i 28' 8" i 26' 2" i 23' 5" i 29' 6" 26' 9" 25' 2" 23' 5" 33' 1" i 28' 8" i 26' 2" i 23' 5" i
16(50) 23' 3" a 19' 8" a 16' 4" a 13' 1" a 18' 11" a 15' 1" a 13' 1" a 10' 6" a 23' 3" a 19' 8" a 16' 4" a 13' 1" a 18' 11" a 15' 1" a 13' 1" a 10' 6" a
14 CSW 14(50) 27' 10" e 24' 2" e 22' 0" e 19' 8" e 27' 10" i 23' 4" i 20' 5" a 17' 5" a 26' 11" e 24' 2" e 22' 0" e 19' 8" e 27' 10" i 23' 4" i 20' 5" a 17' 5" a
12(50) 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 1" 24' 11" 35' 3" i 30' 6" i 27' 10" i 24' 11" i 30' 7" 27' 10" 26' 2" 24' 4" 34' 5" i 30' 6" i 27' 10" i 24' 11" i
16(50) 23' 8" a 19' 8" a 16' 4" a 13' 1" a 19' 1" a 15' 3" a 13' 1" a 10' 6" a 23' 8" a 19' 8" a 16' 4" a 13' 1" a 19' 1" a 15' 3" a 13' 1" a 10' 6" a
14 CSE 14(50) 28' 1" e 24' 3" e 22' 2" e 19' 10" e 28' 1" i 23' 4" i 20' 7" a 17' 6" a 28' 0" e 24' 3" e 22' 2" e 19' 10" e 28' 1" i 23' 4" i 20' 7" a 17' 6" a
12(50) 32' 11" 29' 11" 28' 1" 25' 10" 36' 6" i 31' 7" i 28' 10" i 25' 10" i 31' 9" 28' 10" 27' 2" 25' 2" 35' 8" i 31' 7" i 28' 10" i 25' 10" i
16(50) 26' 1" a 19' 8" a 16' 4" a 13' 1" a 19' 11" a 15' 9" a 13' 1" a 10' 6" a 26' 1" a 19' 8" a 16' 4" a 13' 1" a 19' 11" a 15' 9" a 13' 1" a 10' 6" a
14 CSS 14(50) 30' 5" e 26' 4" e 24' 0" e 21' 6" e 30' 0" i 24' 6" a 21' 6" a 18' 2" a 29' 4" e 26' 4" e 24' 0" e 21' 6" e 30' 0" i 24' 6" a 21' 6" a 18' 2" a
12(50) 34' 5" 31' 3" 29' 5" 27' 4" e 39' 4" i 34' 1" i 31' 1" i 27' 10" i 33' 3" 30' 2" 28' 5" 26' 4" e 37' 4" i 33' 11" i 31' 1" i 27' 10" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes (continued)


5) Deflection checks are computed using unbalanced loads for the two equal span condition.
6) “e” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the end supports only.
7) “i” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the interior support only.
8) “a” indicates that web stiffeners are required at all supports.

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100 psf Live Load and 10 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 8' 4" e 7' 3" e 6' 7" e 5' 9" e 7' 6" a 6' 1" a 5' 3" a 4' 5" a 8' 4" e 7' 3" e 6' 7" e 5' 9" e 7' 6" a 6' 1" a 5' 3" a 4' 5" a
18(33) 10' 0" e 8' 9" e 8' 0" e 7' 2" e 10' 1" a 8' 9" a 8' 0" a 7' 2" a 9' 1" e 8' 3" e 7' 10" e 7' 2" e 10' 1" a 8' 9" a 8' 0" a 7' 2" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 3" 8' 7" e 12' 1" i 11' 0" i 10' 4" i 9' 7" a 9' 9" 8' 11" 8' 4" 7' 9" 11' 0" i 10' 0" i 9' 5" i 8' 9" i
14(50) 11' 7" 10' 6" 9' 10" 9' 2" 13' 0" i 11' 9" i 11' 1" i 10' 3" i 10' 6" 9' 6" 9' 0" 8' 4" 11' 9" 10' 8" i 10' 1" i 9' 4" i
12(50) 12' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 10' 2" 14' 5" 13' 1" 12' 4" 11' 5" i 11' 8" 10' 7" 10' 0" 9' 3" 13' 1" 11' 11" 11' 2" 10' 5"
20(33) 8' 7" e 7' 5" e 6' 9" e 5' 9" e 7' 7" a 6' 2" a 5' 4" a 4' 5" a 8' 7" e 7' 5" e 6' 9" e 5' 9" e 7' 7" a 6' 2" a 5' 4" a 4' 5" a
Floor Joist Span Tables

18(33) 10' 3" e 8' 10" e 8' 1" e 7' 3" e 10' 3" a 8' 10" a 8' 1" a 7' 2" a 9' 7" e 8' 8" e 8' 1" e 7' 3" e 10' 3" a 8' 10" a 8' 1" a 7' 2" a
6 CSW 16(50) 11' 4" 10' 3" 9' 8" 9' 0" e 12' 9" i 11' 7" i 10' 9" i 9' 7" a 10' 3" 9' 4" 8' 10" 8' 2" 11' 7" i 10' 6" i 9' 10" i 9' 2" i
14(50) 12' 2" 11' 0" 10' 5" 9' 8" 13' 8" i 12' 5" i 11' 8" i 10' 10" i 11' 0" 10' 0" 9' 5" 8' 9" 12' 5" 11' 3" i 10' 7" i 9' 10" i
12(50) 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 2" 13' 10" 13' 0" 12' 1" i 12' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 9' 9" 13' 10" 12' 6" 11' 10" 10' 11"
20(33) 8' 9" e 7' 7" e 6' 11" e 5' 9" e 7' 8" a 6' 3" a 5' 5" a 4' 6" a 8' 9" e 7' 7" e 6' 11" e 5' 9" e 7' 8" a 6' 3" a 5' 5" a 4' 6" a
18(33) 10' 6" e 9' 1" e 8' 4" e 7' 5" e 10' 6" a 9' 1" a 8' 4" a 7' 4" a 10' 0" e 9' 1" e 8' 4" e 7' 5" e 10' 6" a 9' 1" a 8' 4" a 7' 4" a
6 CSE 16(50) 11' 10" 10' 9" 10' 1" 9' 4" e 13' 3" i 12' 1" i 11' 0" i 9' 10" a 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" e 12' 1" i 10' 11" i 10' 4" i 9' 7" i
14(50) 12' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 10' 1" 14' 4" i 13' 0" i 12' 3" i 11' 3" i 11' 7" 10' 6" 9' 11" 9' 2" 13' 0" 11' 10" i 11' 1" i 10' 4" i
12(50) 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 3" 15' 11" 14' 6" 13' 7" 12' 8" i 12' 11" 11' 9" 11' 0" 10' 3" 14' 6" 13' 2" 12' 5" 11' 6"
18(33) 11' 0" e 9' 6" e 8' 8" e 7' 9" e 11' 0" a 9' 6" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 10' 5" e 9' 6" e 8' 8" e 7' 9" e 11' 0" a 9' 6" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a
16(50) 12' 5" 11' 3" 10' 7" e 9' 10" e 13' 11" i 12' 8" i 11' 11" i 10' 9" a 11' 3" 10' 3" 9' 7" 8' 11" e 12' 8" i 11' 6" i 10' 10" i 10' 0" a
6 CSS
14(50) 13' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 10' 8" 15' 1" i 13' 8" i 12' 11" i 12' 0" i 12' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8" 13' 8" 12' 5" i 11' 9" i 10' 11" i
12(50) 15' 0" 13' 7" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 5" 13' 4" i 13' 7" 12' 4" 11' 8" 10' 10" 15' 3" 13' 11" 13' 1" 12' 2"
20(33) 8' 7" a 6' 5" a 5' 4" a 4' 4" a 6' 8" a 5' 2" a 4' 4" a 3' 5" a 8' 7" a 6' 5" a 5' 4" a 4' 4" a 6' 8" a 5' 2" a 4' 4" a 3' 5" a
18(33) 11' 1" e 9' 7" e 8' 9" e 7' 10" e 10' 11" a 8' 11" a 7' 9" a 6' 7" a 11' 1" e 9' 7" e 8' 9" e 7' 10" e 10' 11" a 8' 11" a 7' 9" a 6' 7" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 13' 6" 12' 3" e 11' 6" e 10' 7" e 14' 11" i 12' 11" i 11' 10" a 10' 7" a 12' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" e 9' 9" e 13' 9" i 12' 6" i 11' 9" a 10' 7" a
14(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7" 16' 4" i 14' 10" i 13' 9" i 12' 3" i 13' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 10' 6" 14' 10" i 13' 6" i 12' 8" i 11' 9" i
12(50) 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 3" 16' 7" 15' 7" i 14' 6" i 14' 9" 13' 5" 12' 7" 11' 8" 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" i
20(33) 8' 7" a 6' 5" a 5' 4" a 4' 4" a 6' 10" a 5' 2" a 4' 4" a 3' 5" a 8' 7" a 6' 5" a 5' 4" a 4' 4" a 6' 10" a 5' 2" a 4' 4" a 3' 5" a
18(33) 12' 5" e 10' 9" e 9' 10" e 8' 10" e 11' 8" a 9' 6" a 8' 3" a 7' 0" a 12' 0" e 10' 9" e 9' 10" e 8' 10" e 11' 8" a 9' 6" a 8' 3" a 7' 0" a
8 CSW 16(50) 14' 3" 12' 11" e 12' 2" e 11' 3" e 16' 0" i 14' 3" a 13' 1" a 11' 3" a 12' 11" 11' 9" 11' 1" e 10' 3" e 14' 6" i 13' 2" i 12' 5" a 11' 3" a
14(50) 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 1" 12' 1" e 17' 2" i 15' 7" i 14' 8" i 13' 7" i 13' 10" 12' 7" 11' 10" 11' 0" 15' 7" i 14' 2" i 13' 4" i 12' 4" i
12(50) 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 1" 17' 4" 16' 4" i 15' 2" i 15' 6" 14' 1" 13' 3" 12' 3" 17' 4" 15' 9" 14' 10" 13' 9" i
20(33) 8' 7" a 6' 5" a 5' 4" a 4' 4" a 6' 10" a 5' 2" a 4' 4" a 3' 5" a 8' 7" a 6' 5" a 5' 4" a 4' 4" a 6' 10" a 5' 2" a 4' 4" a 3' 5" a
18(33) 12' 6" e 10' 10" e 9' 11" e 8' 10" e 11' 9" a 9' 6" a 8' 4" a 7' 0" a 12' 6" e 10' 10" e 9' 11" e 8' 10" e 11' 9" a 9' 6" a 8' 4" a 7' 0" a
8 CSE 16(50) 14' 9" 13' 5" e 12' 8" e 11' 9" e 16' 7" i 14' 5" a 13' 2" a 11' 4" a 13' 5" 12' 2" e 11' 6" e 10' 8" e 15' 1" i 13' 8" i 12' 11" a 11' 4" a
14(50) 15' 11" 14' 6" 13' 7" 12' 8" e 17' 11" i 16' 3" i 15' 3" i 13' 8" i 14' 6" 13' 2" 12' 4" 11' 6" 16' 3" i 14' 9" i 13' 11" i 12' 11" i
12(50) 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" 20' 0" 18' 2" 17' 1" i 15' 10" i 16' 2" 14' 8" 13' 10" 12' 10" 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" i
18(33) 13' 0" e 11' 3" e 10' 4" e 9' 3" e 12' 0" a 9' 8" a 8' 6" a 7' 1" a 13' 0" e 11' 3" e 10' 4" e 9' 3" e 12' 0" a 9' 8" a 8' 6" a 7' 1" a
16(50) 15' 6" 14' 1" e 13' 3" e 12' 3" e 17' 4" i 15' 9" a 13' 11" a 11' 11" a 14' 1" 12' 9" e 12' 0" e 11' 2" e 15' 9" i 14' 4" a 13' 6" a 11' 11" a
8 CSS
14(50) 16' 9" 15' 3" 14' 4" 13' 4" e 18' 10" i 17' 1" i 16' 1" i 14' 9" a 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 0" 12' 1" e 17' 1" i 15' 6" i 14' 7" i 13' 7" i
12(50) 18' 9" 17' 0" 16' 0" 14' 10" 21' 0" 19' 1" i 18' 0" i 16' 8" i 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 1" 17' 4" 16' 4" 15' 2" i
18(33) 12' 6" a 10' 10" a 9' 6" a 7' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 7' 4" a 6' 1" a 12' 6" a 10' 10" a 9' 6" a 7' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 7' 4" a 6' 1" a
16(50) 16' 0" e 14' 7" e 13' 4" e 11' 11" e 16' 11" i 13' 10" a 12' 2" a 10' 3" a 14' 7" 13' 3" e 12' 5" e 11' 7" e 16' 4" i 13' 10" a 12' 2" a 10' 3" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 17' 4" 15' 9" 14' 10" e 13' 9" e 19' 6" i 17' 1" i 15' 8" i 14' 0" a 15' 9" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 6" e 17' 9" i 16' 1" i 15' 2" i 14' 0" a
12(50) 19' 7" 17' 9" 16' 9" 15' 6" 21' 11" i 19' 11" i 18' 9" i 17' 3" i 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" 19' 11" 18' 1" i 17' 1" i 15' 10" i
18(33) 13' 3" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a 7' 7" a 10' 10" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 1" a 13' 3" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a 7' 7" a 10' 10" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 1" a
16(50) 16' 9" e 15' 3" e 13' 11" e 12' 5" e 17' 4" i 14' 2" a 12' 5" a 10' 6" a 15' 3" 13' 10" e 13' 0" e 12' 1" e 17' 1" i 14' 2" a 12' 5" a 10' 6" a
10 CSW
14(50) 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" e 14' 5" e 20' 4" i 18' 2" i 16' 7" i 14' 10" a 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" e 18' 6" i 16' 10" i 15' 10" i 14' 8" a
12(50) 20' 5" 18' 7" 17' 5" 16' 2" 22' 11" i 20' 10" i 19' 7" i 18' 2" i 18' 7" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 9" 20' 10" 18' 11" i 17' 10" i 16' 6" i
18(33) 13' 11" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a 7' 7" a 11' 1" a 8' 10" a 7' 7" a 6' 1" a 13' 11" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a 7' 7" a 11' 1" a 8' 10" a 7' 7" a 6' 1" a
16(50) 17' 8" e 16' 0" e 14' 7" e 13' 1" e 17' 10" a 14' 6" a 12' 9" a 10' 9" a 16' 1" e 14' 7" e 13' 9" e 12' 9" e 17' 10" a 14' 6" a 12' 9" a 10' 9" a
10 CSE
14(50) 19' 0" 17' 3" 16' 3" e 15' 1" e 21' 4" i 19' 5" i 17' 9" a 15' 10" a 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 17' 7" i 16' 7" i 15' 5" a
12(50) 21' 3" 19' 4" 18' 2" 16' 10" 23' 10" 21' 8" i 20' 5" i 18' 11" i 19' 4" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 4" 21' 8" 19' 8" 18' 6" i 17' 2" i
18(33) 14' 6" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a 7' 7" a 11' 4" a 9' 0" a 7' 7" a 6' 1" a 14' 6" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a 7' 7" a 11' 4" a 9' 0" a 7' 7" a 6' 1" a
16(50) 18' 6" e 16' 9" e 15' 9" e 14' 4" e 18' 10" a 15' 4" a 13' 4" a 11' 3" a 16' 9" e 15' 3" e 14' 4" e 13' 4" e 18' 10" a 15' 3" a 13' 4" a 11' 3" a
10 CSS
14(50) 20' 0" 18' 2" e 17' 1" e 15' 10" e 22' 5" i 20' 4" a 19' 0" a 17' 0" a 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" e 14' 5" e 20' 4" i 18' 6" i 17' 5" a 16' 2" a
12(50) 22' 4" 20' 3" 19' 1" 17' 9" 25' 1" 22' 9" i 21' 5" i 19' 11" i 20' 3" 18' 5" 17' 4" 16' 1" 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 6" i 18' 1" i
16(50) 18' 5" a 16' 2" a 14' 9" a 12' 6" a 16' 7" a 13' 4" a 11' 7" a 9' 9" a 16' 9" a 15' 2" a 14' 4" a 12' 6" a 16' 7" a 13' 4" a 11' 7" a 9' 9" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 20' 0" 18' 2" e 17' 1" e 15' 6" e 21' 11" i 19' 0" i 17' 4" a 14' 11" a 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 7" e 14' 5" e 20' 5" i 18' 7" i 17' 4" a 14' 11" a
12(50) 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 5" 18' 1" 25' 6" i 23' 2" i 21' 7" i 19' 4" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 23' 2" i 21' 1" i 19' 10" i 18' 5" i
16(50) 19' 3" a 16' 10" a 15' 4" a 12' 6" a 16' 11" a 13' 7" a 11' 9" a 9' 10" a 17' 6" a 15' 11" a 15' 0" a 12' 6" a 16' 11" a 13' 7" a 11' 9" a 9' 10" a
12 CSW 14(50) 20' 11" 19' 0" e 17' 10" e 16' 5" e 23' 2" i 20' 1" a 18' 0" a 15' 5" a 19' 0" 17' 3" e 16' 3" e 15' 1" e 21' 4" i 19' 4" i 18' 0" a 15' 5" a
12(50) 23' 8" 21' 6" 20' 3" 18' 9" 26' 7" i 24' 2" i 22' 9" i 20' 7" i 21' 6" 19' 6" 18' 5" 17' 1" 24' 2" 21' 11" i 20' 8" i 19' 2" i
16(50) 19' 9" a 17' 1" a 15' 7" a 12' 6" a 17' 1" a 13' 9" a 11' 11" a 9' 11" a 18' 3" a 16' 7" a 15' 7" a 12' 6" a 17' 1" a 13' 9" a 11' 11" a 9' 11" a
12 CSE 14(50) 21' 9" 19' 9" e 18' 6" e 16' 6" e 23' 4" i 20' 3" a 18' 2" a 15' 6" a 19' 9" 18' 0" e 16' 11" e 15' 8" e 22' 2" i 20' 2" a 18' 2" a 15' 6" a
12(50) 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 0" 19' 6" 27' 7" i 25' 1" i 23' 7" i 21' 5" i 22' 4" 20' 3" 19' 1" 17' 9" 25' 1" i 22' 9" i 21' 5" i 19' 11" i
16(50) 21' 5" a 18' 10" a 15' 8" a 12' 6" a 18' 1" a 14' 5" a 12' 5" a 10' 0" a 19' 5" a 17' 8" a 15' 8" a 12' 6" a 18' 1" a 14' 5" a 12' 5" a 10' 0" a
12 CSS 14(50) 23' 1" e 20' 11" e 19' 9" e 18' 4" e 25' 11" i 22' 1" a 19' 5" a 16' 6" a 20' 11" 19' 0" e 17' 11" e 16' 8" e 23' 6" i 21' 5" a 19' 5" a 16' 6" a
12(50) 25' 10" 23' 5" 22' 1" 20' 6" 29' 0" i 26' 4" i 24' 9" i 23' 0" i 23' 5" 21' 4" 20' 1" 18' 7" 26' 4" 23' 11" i 22' 6" i 20' 11" i
16(50) 20' 3" a 16' 1" a 13' 5" a 10' 9" a 15' 11" a 12' 8" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a 18' 10" a 16' 1" a 13' 5" a 10' 9" a 15' 11" a 12' 8" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 22' 7" e 20' 6" e 18' 10" e 16' 10" e 23' 10" i 19' 7" a 17' 2" a 14' 7" a 20' 6" 18' 8" e 17' 7" e 16' 3" e 23' 0" i 19' 7" a 17' 2" a 14' 7" a
12(50) 25' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" 20' 5" 28' 11" i 25' 11" i 23' 8" i 21' 2" i 23' 5" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" 26' 3" i 23' 10" i 22' 6" i 20' 10" i
16(50) 21' 1" a 16' 1" a 13' 5" a 10' 9" a 16' 2" a 12' 10" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a 19' 8" a 16' 1" a 13' 5" a 10' 9" a 16' 2" a 12' 10" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a
14 CSW 14(50) 23' 6" e 21' 4" e 19' 11" e 17' 10" e 24' 9" i 20' 2" a 17' 8" a 15' 0" a 21' 4" 19' 5" e 18' 3" e 17' 0" e 24' 0" i 20' 3" a 17' 8" a 15' 0" a
12(50) 26' 9" 24' 4" 22' 10" 21' 3" 30' 0" i 27' 3" i 25' 2" i 22' 6" i 24' 4" 22' 1" 20' 9" 19' 3" 27' 3" i 24' 10" i 23' 4" i 21' 8" i
16(50) 21' 5" a 16' 1" a 13' 5" a 10' 9" a 16' 4" a 12' 10" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a 20' 6" a 16' 1" a 13' 5" a 10' 9" a 16' 4" a 12' 10" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a
14 CSE 14(50) 24' 6" e 22' 0" e 20' 1" e 17' 11" e 24' 10" i 20' 3" a 17' 9" a 15' 0" a 22' 3" e 20' 2" e 19' 0" e 17' 8" e 24' 10" i 20' 3" a 17' 9" a 15' 0" a
12(50) 27' 9" 25' 2" 23' 9" 22' 0" e 31' 2" i 28' 4" i 26' 1" i 23' 4" i 25' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 20' 0" 28' 4" i 25' 9" i 24' 2" i 22' 6" i
16(50) 21' 5" a 16' 1" a 13' 5" a 10' 9" a 16' 11" a 12' 10" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a 21' 4" a 16' 1" a 13' 5" a 10' 9" a 16' 11" a 12' 10" a 10' 9" a 8' 7" a
14 CSS 14(50) 25' 8" e 23' 3" e 21' 9" e 19' 5" e 26' 1" a 21' 2" a 18' 6" a 15' 7" a 23' 3" e 21' 2" e 19' 11" e 18' 6" e 26' 1" a 21' 2" a 18' 6" a 15' 7" a
12(50) 29' 0" 26' 4" 24' 10" 23' 0" e 32' 7" i 29' 7" i 27' 10" i 25' 2" a 26' 4" 23' 11" 22' 7" 20' 11" 29' 7" i 26' 11" i 25' 4" i 23' 6" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes


1) Web punchouts are not considered for shear and web crippling.
2) Spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange.
3) For two equal spans, tabulated span is the center to center distance from either end bearing to the center bearing. The joist must be continuous over the center bearing.
4) Web crippling bearing length is assumed to be 3.5". Joist flange must be fastened to the support.

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Floor Joist Span Tables

Floor Joist Span Tables


100 psf Live Load and 15 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 8' 2" e 7' 1" e 6' 6" e 5' 6" e 7' 3" a 5' 10" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 8' 2" e 7' 1" e 6' 6" e 5' 6" e 7' 3" a 5' 10" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a
18(33) 9' 10" e 8' 6" e 7' 10" e 7' 0" e 9' 10" a 8' 6" a 7' 10" a 6' 11" a 9' 1" e 8' 3" e 7' 10" e 7' 0" e 9' 10" a 8' 6" a 7' 10" a 6' 11" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 3" 8' 7" e 12' 1" i 11' 0" i 10' 4" i 9' 5" a 9' 9" 8' 11" 8' 4" 7' 9" 11' 0" i 10' 0" i 9' 5" i 8' 9" i
14(50) 11' 7" 10' 6" 9' 10" 9' 2" 13' 0" i 11' 9" i 11' 1" i 10' 3" i 10' 6" 9' 6" 9' 0" 8' 4" 11' 9" 10' 8" i 10' 1" i 9' 4" i
12(50) 12' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 10' 2" 14' 5" 13' 1" 12' 4" 11' 5" i 11' 8" 10' 7" 10' 0" 9' 3" 13' 1" 11' 11" 11' 2" 10' 5"
20(33) 8' 5" e 7' 3" e 6' 8" e 5' 6" e 7' 4" a 5' 11" a 5' 2" a 4' 3" a 8' 5" e 7' 3" e 6' 8" e 5' 6" e 7' 4" a 5' 11" a 5' 2" a 4' 3" a
18(33) 10' 0" e 8' 8" e 7' 11" e 7' 1" e 10' 0" a 8' 8" a 7' 11" a 7' 0" a 9' 7" e 8' 8" e 7' 11" e 7' 1" e 10' 0" a 8' 8" a 7' 11" a 7' 0" a
6 CSW 16(50) 11' 4" 10' 3" 9' 8" 9' 0" e 12' 9" i 11' 6" i 10' 6" i 9' 5" a 10' 3" 9' 4" 8' 10" 8' 2" e 11' 7" i 10' 6" i 9' 10" i 9' 2" i
14(50) 12' 2" 11' 0" 10' 5" 9' 8" 13' 8" i 12' 5" i 11' 8" i 10' 10" i 11' 0" 10' 0" 9' 5" 8' 9" 12' 5" 11' 3" i 10' 7" i 9' 10" i
12(50) 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 2" 13' 10" 13' 0" 12' 1" i 12' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 9' 9" 13' 10" 12' 6" 11' 10" 10' 11"
20(33) 8' 7" e 7' 5" e 6' 9" e 5' 6" e 7' 5" a 6' 0" a 5' 2" a 4' 4" a 8' 7" e 7' 5" e 6' 9" e 5' 6" e 7' 5" a 6' 0" a 5' 2" a 4' 4" a
18(33) 10' 3" e 8' 11" e 8' 1" e 7' 3" e 10' 3" a 8' 11" a 8' 1" a 7' 1" a 10' 0" e 8' 11" e 8' 1" e 7' 3" e 10' 3" a 8' 11" a 8' 1" a 7' 1" a
6 CSE 16(50) 11' 10" 10' 9" 10' 1" e 9' 4" e 13' 3" i 11' 10" i 10' 9" i 9' 8" a 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" e 12' 1" i 10' 11" i 10' 4" i 9' 7" a
14(50) 12' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 10' 1" 14' 4" i 13' 0" i 12' 3" i 11' 0" i 11' 7" 10' 6" 9' 11" 9' 2" 13' 0" i 11' 10" i 11' 1" i 10' 4" i
12(50) 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 3" 15' 11" 14' 6" 13' 7" 12' 8" i 12' 11" 11' 9" 11' 0" 10' 3" 14' 6" 13' 2" 12' 5" 11' 6"
18(33) 10' 9" e 9' 4" e 8' 6" e 7' 7" e 10' 9" a 9' 4" a 8' 6" a 7' 3" a 10' 5" e 9' 4" e 8' 6" e 7' 7" e 10' 9" a 9' 4" a 8' 6" a 7' 3" a
16(50) 12' 5" 11' 3" 10' 7" e 9' 10" e 13' 11" i 12' 8" i 11' 9" a 10' 6" a 11' 3" 10' 3" 9' 7" 8' 11" e 12' 8" i 11' 6" i 10' 10" i 10' 0" a
6 CSS
14(50) 13' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 10' 8" 15' 1" i 13' 8" i 12' 11" i 11' 11" i 12' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8" 13' 8" i 12' 5" i 11' 9" i 10' 11" i
12(50) 15' 0" 13' 7" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 5" 13' 4" i 13' 7" 12' 4" 11' 8" 10' 10" 15' 3" 13' 11" 13' 1" 12' 2"
20(33) 8' 3" a 6' 2" a 5' 2" a 4' 1" a 6' 6" a 4' 11" a 4' 1" a 3' 3" a 8' 3" a 6' 2" a 5' 2" a 4' 1" a 6' 6" a 4' 11" a 4' 1" a 3' 3" a
18(33) 10' 10" e 9' 4" e 8' 6" e 7' 8" e 10' 7" a 8' 7" a 7' 6" a 6' 4" a 10' 10" e 9' 4" e 8' 6" e 7' 8" e 10' 7" a 8' 7" a 7' 6" a 6' 4" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 13' 6" 12' 3" e 11' 6" e 10' 4" e 14' 7" i 12' 8" i 11' 7" a 10' 3" a 12' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" e 9' 9" e 13' 9" i 12' 6" i 11' 7" a 10' 3" a
14(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 7" e 16' 4" i 14' 9" i 13' 5" i 12' 0" i 13' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 10' 6" 14' 10" i 13' 6" i 12' 8" i 11' 9" i
12(50) 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 3" 16' 7" i 15' 7" i 14' 6" i 14' 9" 13' 5" 12' 7" 11' 8" 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 2" 13' 2" i
20(33) 8' 3" a 6' 2" a 5' 2" a 4' 1" a 6' 7" a 4' 11" a 4' 1" a 3' 3" a 8' 3" a 6' 2" a 5' 2" a 4' 1" a 6' 7" a 4' 11" a 4' 1" a 3' 3" a
18(33) 12' 2" e 10' 6" e 9' 7" e 8' 7" e 11' 4" a 9' 2" a 8' 0" a 6' 9" a 12' 0" e 10' 6" e 9' 7" e 8' 7" e 11' 4" a 9' 2" a 8' 0" a 6' 9" a
8 CSW 16(50) 14' 3" 12' 11" e 12' 2" e 11' 3" e 16' 0" i 14' 0" a 12' 9" a 10' 11" a 12' 11" 11' 9" e 11' 1" e 10' 3" e 14' 6" i 13' 2" i 12' 5" a 10' 11" a
14(50) 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 1" 12' 1" e 17' 2" i 15' 7" i 14' 8" i 13' 7" a 13' 10" 12' 7" 11' 10" 11' 0" 15' 7" i 14' 2" i 13' 4" i 12' 4" i
12(50) 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 1" 17' 4" i 16' 4" i 15' 2" i 15' 6" 14' 1" 13' 3" 12' 3" 17' 4" 15' 9" 14' 10" 13' 9" i
20(33) 8' 3" a 6' 2" a 5' 2" a 4' 1" a 6' 7" a 4' 11" a 4' 1" a 3' 3" a 8' 3" a 6' 2" a 5' 2" a 4' 1" a 6' 7" a 4' 11" a 4' 1" a 3' 3" a
18(33) 12' 3" e 10' 7" e 9' 8" e 8' 8" e 11' 5" a 9' 2" a 8' 0" a 6' 9" a 12' 3" e 10' 7" e 9' 8" e 8' 8" e 11' 5" a 9' 2" a 8' 0" a 6' 9" a
8 CSE 16(50) 14' 9" 13' 5" e 12' 8" e 11' 6" e 16' 3" i 14' 1" a 12' 9" a 11' 0" a 13' 5" 12' 2" e 11' 6" e 10' 8" e 15' 1" i 13' 8" a 12' 9" a 11' 0" a
14(50) 15' 11" 14' 6" 13' 7" 12' 8" e 17' 11" i 16' 3" i 14' 11" i 13' 4" a 14' 6" 13' 2" 12' 4" 11' 6" e 16' 3" i 14' 9" i 13' 11" i 12' 11" i
12(50) 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" 20' 0" 18' 2" i 17' 1" i 15' 10" i 16' 2" 14' 8" 13' 10" 12' 10" 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" i
18(33) 12' 9" e 11' 0" e 10' 1" e 9' 0" e 11' 7" a 9' 5" a 8' 2" a 6' 10" a 12' 9" e 11' 0" e 10' 1" e 9' 0" e 11' 7" a 9' 5" a 8' 2" a 6' 10" a
16(50) 15' 6" e 14' 1" e 13' 3" e 12' 3" e 17' 4" i 15' 4" a 13' 6" a 11' 7" a 14' 1" 12' 9" e 12' 0" e 11' 2" e 15' 9" i 14' 4" a 13' 6" a 11' 7" a
8 CSS
14(50) 16' 9" 15' 3" 14' 4" e 13' 4" e 18' 10" i 17' 1" i 16' 1" i 14' 5" a 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 0" 12' 1" e 17' 1" i 15' 6" i 14' 7" i 13' 7" a
12(50) 18' 9" 17' 0" 16' 0" 14' 10" 21' 0" 19' 1" i 18' 0" i 16' 8" i 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 1" 17' 4" 16' 4" 15' 2" i
18(33) 12' 3" a 10' 7" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 2" a 8' 2" a 7' 1" a 5' 9" a 12' 3" a 10' 7" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 2" a 8' 2" a 7' 1" a 5' 9" a
16(50) 16' 0" e 14' 4" e 13' 1" e 11' 8" e 16' 5" i 13' 5" a 11' 9" a 9' 11" a 14' 7" 13' 3" e 12' 5" e 11' 7" e 16' 4" i 13' 5" a 11' 9" a 9' 11" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 17' 4" 15' 9" 14' 10" e 13' 8" e 19' 4" i 16' 9" i 15' 3" i 13' 8" a 15' 9" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 6" e 17' 9" i 16' 1" i 15' 2" i 13' 8" a
12(50) 19' 7" 17' 9" 16' 9" 15' 6" 21' 11" i 19' 11" i 18' 9" i 16' 11" i 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" 19' 11" 18' 1" i 17' 1" i 15' 10" i
18(33) 13' 0" a 10' 10" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 6" a 8' 4" a 7' 3" a 5' 9" a 13' 0" a 10' 10" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 6" a 8' 4" a 7' 3" a 5' 9" a
16(50) 16' 9" e 14' 11" e 13' 7" e 12' 2" e 16' 10" i 13' 8" a 12' 0" a 10' 2" a 15' 3" e 13' 10" e 13' 0" e 12' 1" e 16' 10" i 13' 8" a 12' 0" a 10' 2" a
10 CSW
14(50) 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" e 14' 5" e 20' 4" i 17' 9" i 16' 2" a 14' 6" a 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" e 13' 1" e 18' 6" i 16' 10" i 15' 10" i 14' 6" a

• 100 psf Live Load


12(50) 20' 5" 18' 7" 17' 5" 16' 2" 22' 11" i 20' 10" i 19' 7" i 18' 1" i 18' 7" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 9" 20' 10" 18' 11" i 17' 10" i 16' 6" i
18(33) 13' 7" a 10' 10" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 8" a 8' 6" a 7' 3" a 5' 9" a 13' 7" a 10' 10" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 8" a 8' 6" a 7' 3" a 5' 9" a
16(50) 17' 8" e 15' 8" e 14' 3" e 12' 9" e 17' 4" a 14' 1" a 12' 4" a 10' 5" a 16' 1" e 14' 7" e 13' 9" e 12' 9" e 17' 4" a 14' 1" a 12' 4" a 10' 5" a
10 CSE
14(50) 19' 0" 17' 3" e 16' 3" e 15' 1" e 21' 4" i 19' 0" i 17' 4" a 15' 6" a 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 17' 7" i 16' 7" a 15' 5" a
12(50) 21' 3" 19' 4" 18' 2" 16' 10" 23' 10" i 21' 8" i 20' 5" i 18' 11" i 19' 4" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 4" 21' 8" 19' 8" i 18' 6" i 17' 2" i
18(33) 14' 2" a 10' 10" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 11" a 8' 8" a 7' 3" a 5' 9" a 14' 2" a 10' 10" a 9' 1" a 7' 3" a 10' 11" a 8' 8" a 7' 3" a 5' 9" a
16(50) 18' 6" e 16' 9" e 15' 8" e 14' 0" e 18' 3" a 14' 10" a 12' 11" a 10' 10" a 16' 9" e 15' 3" e 14' 4" e 13' 4" e 18' 3" a 14' 9" a 12' 11" a 10' 10" a
10 CSS
14(50) 20' 0" 18' 2" e 17' 1" e 15' 10" e 22' 5" i 20' 4" a 18' 7" a 16' 6" a 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" e 14' 5" e 20' 4" i 18' 6" i 17' 5" a 16' 2" a
12(50) 22' 4" 20' 3" 19' 1" 17' 9" 25' 1" i 22' 9" i 21' 5" i 19' 11" i 20' 3" 18' 5" 17' 4" 16' 1" 22' 9" 20' 8" i 19' 6" i 18' 1" i
16(50) 18' 3" a 15' 10" a 14' 5" a 12' 0" a 16' 0" a 12' 11" a 11' 2" a 9' 5" a 16' 9" a 15' 2" a 14' 4" a 12' 0" a 16' 0" a 12' 11" a 11' 2" a 9' 5" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 20' 0" 18' 2" e 16' 11" e 15' 2" e 21' 5" i 18' 7" i 16' 11" a 14' 5" a 18' 2" 16' 6" e 15' 7" e 14' 5" e 20' 5" i 18' 7" i 16' 11" a 14' 5" a
12(50) 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 5" 18' 1" 25' 6" i 23' 1" i 21' 1" i 18' 11" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 23' 2" i 21' 1" i 19' 10" i 18' 5" i
16(50) 19' 0" a 16' 5" a 15' 0" a 12' 0" a 16' 4" a 13' 2" a 11' 5" a 9' 7" a 17' 6" a 15' 11" a 15' 0" a 12' 0" a 16' 4" a 13' 2" a 11' 5" a 9' 7" a
12 CSW 14(50) 20' 11" 19' 0" e 17' 10" e 16' 0" e 22' 8" i 19' 8" a 17' 6" a 14' 11" a 19' 0" 17' 3" e 16' 3" e 15' 1" e 21' 4" i 19' 4" a 17' 6" a 14' 11" a
12(50) 23' 8" 21' 6" 20' 3" 18' 9" 26' 7" i 24' 2" i 22' 6" i 20' 2" i 21' 6" 19' 6" 18' 5" 17' 1" 24' 2" i 21' 11" i 20' 8" i 19' 2" i
16(50) 19' 4" a 16' 9" a 15' 0" a 12' 0" a 16' 6" a 13' 3" a 11' 6" a 9' 7" a 18' 3" a 16' 7" a 15' 0" a 12' 0" a 16' 6" a 13' 3" a 11' 6" a 9' 7" a
12 CSE 14(50) 21' 9" e 19' 9" e 18' 1" e 16' 2" e 22' 10" i 19' 9" a 17' 7" a 15' 0" a 19' 9" 18' 0" e 16' 11" e 15' 8" e 22' 2" i 19' 9" a 17' 7" a 15' 0" a
12(50) 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 0" 19' 6" 27' 7" i 25' 1" i 23' 5" i 20' 11" i 22' 4" 20' 3" 19' 1" 17' 9" 25' 1" i 22' 9" i 21' 5" i 19' 11" i
16(50) 21' 5" a 18' 0" a 15' 0" a 12' 0" a 17' 5" a 13' 11" a 12' 0" a 9' 7" a 19' 5" a 17' 8" a 15' 0" a 12' 0" a 17' 5" a 13' 11" a 12' 0" a 9' 7" a
12 CSS 14(50) 23' 1" e 20' 11" e 19' 9" e 18' 1" e 25' 8" a 21' 5" a 18' 10" a 16' 0" a 20' 11" 19' 0" e 17' 11" e 16' 8" e 23' 6" i 21' 5" a 18' 9" a 16' 0" a
12(50) 25' 10" 23' 5" 22' 1" 20' 6" 29' 0" i 26' 4" i 24' 9" i 23' 0" i 23' 5" 21' 4" 20' 1" 18' 7" 26' 4" 23' 11" i 22' 6" i 20' 11" i
16(50) 19' 10" a 15' 4" a 12' 10" a 10' 3" a 15' 4" a 12' 3" a 10' 3" a 8' 2" a 18' 10" a 15' 4" a 12' 10" a 10' 3" a 15' 4" a 12' 3" a 10' 3" a 8' 2" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 22' 7" e 20' 2" e 18' 5" e 16' 6" e 23' 2" i 18' 11" a 16' 8" a 14' 1" a 20' 6" 18' 8" e 17' 7" e 16' 3" e 23' 0" i 18' 11" a 16' 8" a 14' 1" a
12(50) 25' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" 20' 5" e 28' 11" i 25' 4" i 23' 1" i 20' 8" i 23' 5" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" 26' 3" i 23' 10" i 22' 6" i 20' 8" i
16(50) 20' 6" a 15' 4" a 12' 10" a 10' 3" a 15' 7" a 12' 4" a 10' 3" a 8' 2" a 19' 8" a 15' 4" a 12' 10" a 10' 3" a 15' 7" a 12' 4" a 10' 3" a 8' 2" a
14 CSW 14(50) 23' 6" e 21' 4" e 19' 6" e 17' 5" e 24' 0" i 19' 7" a 17' 1" a 14' 6" a 21' 4" e 19' 5" e 18' 3" e 17' 0" e 24' 0" i 19' 7" a 17' 1" a 14' 6" a
12(50) 26' 9" 24' 4" 22' 10" 21' 3" e 30' 0" i 27' 0" i 24' 8" i 22' 0" i 24' 4" 22' 1" 20' 9" 19' 3" 27' 3" i 24' 10" i 23' 4" i 21' 8" i
16(50) 20' 6" a 15' 4" a 12' 10" a 10' 3" a 15' 9" a 12' 4" a 10' 3" a 8' 2" a 20' 6" a 15' 4" a 12' 10" a 10' 3" a 15' 9" a 12' 4" a 10' 3" a 8' 2" a
14 CSE 14(50) 24' 6" e 21' 6" e 19' 7" e 17' 7" e 24' 1" i 19' 7" a 17' 2" a 14' 7" a 22' 3" e 20' 2" e 19' 0" e 17' 7" e 24' 1" i 19' 7" a 17' 2" a 14' 7" a
12(50) 27' 9" 25' 2" 23' 9" 22' 0" e 31' 2" i 28' 0" i 25' 6" i 22' 10" i 25' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 20' 0" 28' 4" i 25' 9" i 24' 2" i 22' 6" i
16(50) 20' 6" a 15' 4" a 12' 10" a 10' 3" a 16' 4" a 12' 4" a 10' 3" a 8' 2" a 20' 6" a 15' 4" a 12' 10" a 10' 3" a 16' 4" a 12' 4" a 10' 3" a 8' 2" a
14 CSS 14(50) 25' 8" e 23' 3" e 21' 3" e 19' 0" e 25' 3" a 20' 6" a 17' 11" a 15' 1" a 23' 3" e 21' 2" e 19' 11" e 18' 6" e 25' 3" a 20' 6" a 17' 11" a 15' 1" a
12(50) 29' 0" 26' 4" 24' 10" 23' 0" e 32' 7" i 29' 7" i 27' 6" i 24' 7" a 26' 4" 23' 11" 22' 7" 20' 11" e 29' 7" i 26' 11" i 25' 4" i 23' 6" i

Floor Joist Span Table Notes (continued)


5) Deflection checks are computed using unbalanced loads for the two equal span condition.
6) “e” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the end supports only.
7) “i” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the interior support only.
8) “a” indicates that web stiffeners are required at all supports.

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100 psf Live Load and 25 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 7' 10" e 6' 9" e 6' 2" e 5' 1" e 6' 10" a 5' 6" a 4' 9" a 4' 0" a 7' 10" e 6' 9" e 6' 2" e 5' 1" e 6' 10" a 5' 6" a 4' 9" a 4' 0" a
18(33) 9' 5" e 8' 2" e 7' 6" e 6' 8" e 9' 5" a 8' 2" a 7' 6" a 6' 6" a 9' 1" e 8' 2" e 7' 6" e 6' 8" e 9' 5" a 8' 2" a 7' 6" a 6' 6" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 3" e 8' 7" e 12' 1" i 11' 0" i 10' 1" i 9' 1" a 9' 9" 8' 11" 8' 4" 7' 9" e 11' 0" i 10' 0" i 9' 5" i 8' 9" a
14(50) 11' 7" 10' 6" 9' 10" 9' 2" 13' 0" i 11' 9" i 11' 1" i 10' 3" i 10' 6" 9' 6" 9' 0" 8' 4" 11' 9" i 10' 8" i 10' 1" i 9' 4" i
12(50) 12' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 10' 2" 14' 5" 13' 1" 12' 4" i 11' 5" i 11' 8" 10' 7" 10' 0" 9' 3" 13' 1" 11' 11" 11' 2" 10' 5"
20(33) 8' 1" e 7' 0" e 6' 4" e 5' 1" e 6' 11" a 5' 7" a 4' 10" a 4' 0" a 8' 1" e 7' 0" e 6' 4" e 5' 1" e 6' 11" a 5' 7" a 4' 10" a 4' 0" a
Floor Joist Span Tables

18(33) 9' 7" e 8' 4" e 7' 7" e 6' 9" e 9' 7" a 8' 4" a 7' 7" a 6' 7" a 9' 7" e 8' 4" e 7' 7" e 6' 9" e 9' 7" a 8' 4" a 7' 7" a 6' 7" a
6 CSW 16(50) 11' 4" 10' 3" 9' 8" e 9' 0" e 12' 9" i 11' 0" i 10' 1" i 9' 0" a 10' 3" 9' 4" 8' 10" 8' 2" e 11' 7" i 10' 6" i 9' 10" i 9' 0" a
14(50) 12' 2" 11' 0" 10' 5" 9' 8" 13' 8" i 12' 5" i 11' 8" i 10' 10" i 11' 0" 10' 0" 9' 5" 8' 9" 12' 5" i 11' 3" i 10' 7" i 9' 10" i
12(50) 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 2" 13' 10" 13' 0" i 12' 1" i 12' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 9' 9" 13' 10" 12' 6" 11' 10" 10' 11" i
20(33) 8' 3" e 7' 1" e 6' 4" e 5' 1" e 7' 0" a 5' 7" a 4' 10" a 4' 1" a 8' 3" e 7' 1" e 6' 4" e 5' 1" e 7' 0" a 5' 7" a 4' 10" a 4' 1" a
18(33) 9' 10" e 8' 6" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 10" a 8' 6" a 7' 9" a 6' 8" a 9' 10" e 8' 6" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 10" a 8' 6" a 7' 9" a 6' 8" a
6 CSE 16(50) 11' 10" 10' 9" 10' 1" e 9' 3" e 13' 1" i 11' 4" i 10' 4" i 9' 3" a 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" e 8' 6" e 12' 1" i 10' 11" i 10' 4" i 9' 3" a
14(50) 12' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 10' 1" 14' 4" i 12' 11" i 11' 9" i 10' 6" i 11' 7" 10' 6" 9' 11" 9' 2" 13' 0" i 11' 10" i 11' 1" i 10' 4" i
12(50) 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 3" 15' 11" 14' 6" 13' 7" i 12' 8" i 12' 11" 11' 9" 11' 0" 10' 3" 14' 6" 13' 2" 12' 5" 11' 6" i
18(33) 10' 4" e 8' 11" e 8' 2" e 7' 4" e 10' 4" a 8' 11" a 8' 0" a 6' 11" a 10' 4" e 8' 11" e 8' 2" e 7' 4" e 10' 4" a 8' 11" a 8' 0" a 6' 11" a
16(50) 12' 5" 11' 3" e 10' 7" e 9' 10" e 13' 11" i 12' 4" i 11' 4" a 10' 1" a 11' 3" 10' 3" 9' 7" e 8' 11" e 12' 8" i 11' 6" i 10' 10" a 10' 0" a
6 CSS
14(50) 13' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 10' 8" 15' 1" i 13' 8" i 12' 9" i 11' 5" i 12' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8" 13' 8" i 12' 5" i 11' 9" i 10' 11" i
12(50) 15' 0" 13' 7" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" 15' 3" 14' 5" i 13' 4" i 13' 7" 12' 4" 11' 8" 10' 10" 15' 3" 13' 11" 13' 1" 12' 2" i
20(33) 7' 7" a 5' 8" a 4' 9" a 3' 9" a 6' 1" a 4' 6" a 3' 9" a 3' 0" a 7' 7" a 5' 8" a 4' 9" a 3' 9" a 6' 1" a 4' 6" a 3' 9" a 3' 0" a
18(33) 10' 4" e 9' 0" e 8' 2" e 7' 4" e 9' 11" a 8' 1" a 7' 1" a 6' 0" a 10' 4" e 9' 0" e 8' 2" e 7' 4" e 9' 11" a 8' 1" a 7' 1" a 6' 0" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 13' 6" 12' 2" e 11' 1" e 9' 11" e 14' 0" i 12' 2" i 11' 1" a 9' 8" a 12' 3" 11' 2" e 10' 6" e 9' 9" e 13' 9" i 12' 2" i 11' 1" a 9' 8" a
14(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 5" 11' 6" e 16' 4" i 14' 1" i 12' 11" i 11' 6" i 13' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 10' 6" 14' 10" i 13' 6" i 12' 8" i 11' 6" i
12(50) 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 3" 16' 7" i 15' 7" i 14' 6" i 14' 9" 13' 5" 12' 7" 11' 8" 16' 7" 15' 1" 14' 2" i 13' 2" i
20(33) 7' 7" a 5' 8" a 4' 9" a 3' 9" a 6' 1" a 4' 6" a 3' 9" a 3' 0" a 7' 7" a 5' 8" a 4' 9" a 3' 9" a 6' 1" a 4' 6" a 3' 9" a 3' 0" a
18(33) 11' 8" e 10' 1" e 9' 3" e 8' 3" e 10' 8" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 4" a 11' 8" e 10' 1" e 9' 3" e 8' 3" e 10' 8" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 4" a
8 CSW 16(50) 14' 3" e 12' 11" e 12' 2" e 10' 11" e 15' 6" i 13' 5" a 12' 0" a 10' 3" a 12' 11" 11' 9" e 11' 1" e 10' 3" e 14' 6" i 13' 2" a 12' 0" a 10' 3" a
14(50) 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 1" 12' 1" e 17' 2" i 15' 7" i 14' 8" i 13' 3" a 13' 10" 12' 7" 11' 10" 11' 0" e 15' 7" i 14' 2" i 13' 4" i 12' 4" i
12(50) 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 1" 17' 4" i 16' 4" i 15' 2" i 15' 6" 14' 1" 13' 3" 12' 3" 17' 4" 15' 9" 14' 10" i 13' 9" i
20(33) 7' 7" a 5' 8" a 4' 9" a 3' 9" a 6' 1" a 4' 6" a 3' 9" a 3' 0" a 7' 7" a 5' 8" a 4' 9" a 3' 9" a 6' 1" a 4' 6" a 3' 9" a 3' 0" a
18(33) 11' 9" e 10' 2" e 9' 4" e 8' 4" e 10' 9" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 4" a 11' 9" e 10' 2" e 9' 4" e 8' 4" e 10' 9" a 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 4" a
8 CSE 16(50) 14' 9" e 13' 5" e 12' 4" e 11' 0" e 15' 7" i 13' 6" a 12' 1" a 10' 4" a 13' 5" 12' 2" e 11' 6" e 10' 8" e 15' 1" i 13' 6" a 12' 1" a 10' 4" a
14(50) 15' 11" 14' 6" 13' 7" e 12' 8" e 17' 11" i 15' 8" i 14' 4" i 12' 10" a 14' 6" 13' 2" 12' 4" 11' 6" e 16' 3" i 14' 9" i 13' 11" i 12' 10" a
12(50) 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" 20' 0" 18' 2" i 17' 1" i 15' 10" i 16' 2" 14' 8" 13' 10" 12' 10" 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" i 14' 5" i
18(33) 12' 3" e 10' 7" e 9' 8" e 8' 4" e 10' 11" a 8' 10" a 7' 8" a 6' 5" a 12' 3" e 10' 7" e 9' 8" e 8' 4" e 10' 11" a 8' 10" a 7' 8" a 6' 5" a
16(50) 15' 6" e 14' 1" e 13' 3" e 12' 1" e 17' 1" a 14' 6" a 12' 9" a 10' 10" a 14' 1" e 12' 9" e 12' 0" e 11' 2" e 15' 9" i 14' 4" a 12' 9" a 10' 10" a
8 CSS
14(50) 16' 9" 15' 3" 14' 4" e 13' 4" e 18' 10" i 16' 11" i 15' 6" i 13' 10" a 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 0" 12' 1" e 17' 1" i 15' 6" i 14' 7" i 13' 7" a
12(50) 18' 9" 17' 0" 16' 0" 14' 10" 21' 0" 19' 1" i 18' 0" i 16' 8" i 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 1" 17' 4" 16' 4" i 15' 2" i
18(33) 11' 9" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 9' 7" a 7' 7" a 6' 7" a 5' 4" a 11' 9" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 9' 7" a 7' 7" a 6' 7" a 5' 4" a
16(50) 15' 10" e 13' 9" e 12' 6" e 11' 2" e 15' 6" i 12' 7" a 11' 0" a 9' 4" a 14' 7" e 13' 3" e 12' 5" e 11' 2" e 15' 6" i 12' 7" a 11' 0" a 9' 4" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 17' 4" 15' 9" e 14' 8" e 13' 1" e 18' 7" i 16' 1" i 14' 8" i 13' 1" a 15' 9" 14' 4" 13' 6" e 12' 6" e 17' 9" i 16' 1" i 14' 8" i 13' 1" a
12(50) 19' 7" 17' 9" 16' 9" 15' 6" 21' 11" i 19' 10" i 18' 1" i 16' 2" i 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" 19' 11" i 18' 1" i 17' 1" i 15' 10" i
18(33) 12' 5" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 6' 8" a 5' 4" a 12' 5" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 6' 8" a 5' 4" a
16(50) 16' 6" e 14' 4" e 13' 1" e 11' 8" e 15' 10" a 12' 11" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a 15' 3" e 13' 10" e 13' 0" e 11' 8" e 15' 10" a 12' 11" a 11' 4" a 9' 6" a
10 CSW
14(50) 18' 2" 16' 6" e 15' 6" e 13' 11" e 19' 8" i 17' 0" i 15' 6" a 13' 11" a 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" e 13' 1" e 18' 6" i 16' 10" i 15' 6" a 13' 11" a
12(50) 20' 5" 18' 7" 17' 5" 16' 2" 22' 11" i 20' 10" i 19' 4" i 17' 4" i 18' 7" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 9" 20' 10" i 18' 11" i 17' 10" i 16' 6" i
18(33) 13' 1" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 10' 0" a 8' 0" a 6' 8" a 5' 4" a 13' 1" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 10' 0" a 8' 0" a 6' 8" a 5' 4" a
16(50) 17' 4" e 15' 0" e 13' 8" e 12' 3" e 16' 4" a 13' 3" a 11' 7" a 9' 9" a 16' 1" e 14' 7" e 13' 8" e 12' 3" e 16' 4" a 13' 3" a 11' 7" a 9' 9" a
10 CSE
14(50) 19' 0" 17' 3" e 16' 3" e 14' 10" e 21' 0" i 18' 2" a 16' 7" a 14' 10" a 17' 3" 15' 8" e 14' 9" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 17' 7" i 16' 7" a 14' 10" a
12(50) 21' 3" 19' 4" 18' 2" 16' 10" 23' 10" i 21' 8" i 20' 5" i 18' 11" i 19' 4" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 4" 21' 8" 19' 8" i 18' 6" i 17' 2" i
18(33) 13' 4" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 10' 2" a 8' 0" a 6' 8" a 5' 4" a 13' 4" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 10' 2" a 8' 0" a 6' 8" a 5' 4" a
16(50) 18' 6" e 16' 6" e 15' 0" e 13' 4" e 17' 2" a 13' 11" a 12' 1" a 10' 2" a 16' 9" e 15' 3" e 14' 4" e 13' 4" e 17' 3" a 13' 11" a 12' 1" a 10' 2" a
10 CSS
14(50) 20' 0" 18' 2" e 17' 1" e 15' 10" e 22' 5" i 19' 7" a 17' 10" a 15' 7" a 18' 2" 16' 6" e 15' 6" e 14' 5" e 20' 4" i 18' 6" a 17' 5" a 15' 7" a
12(50) 22' 4" 20' 3" 19' 1" 17' 9" 25' 1" i 22' 9" i 21' 5" i 19' 11" i 20' 3" 18' 5" 17' 4" 16' 1" 22' 9" 20' 8" i 19' 6" i 18' 1" i
16(50) 17' 6" a 15' 2" a 13' 10" a 11' 0" a 15' 1" a 12' 1" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a 16' 9" a 15' 2" a 13' 10" a 11' 0" a 15' 1" a 12' 1" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 20' 0" e 17' 10" e 16' 3" e 14' 6" e 20' 7" i 17' 10" a 15' 11" a 13' 7" a 18' 2" 16' 6" e 15' 7" e 14' 5" e 20' 5" i 17' 10" a 15' 11" a 13' 7" a
12(50) 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 5" 18' 1" 25' 6" i 22' 2" i 20' 3" i 18' 1" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 23' 2" i 21' 1" i 19' 10" i 18' 1" i
16(50) 18' 2" a 15' 9" a 13' 10" a 11' 0" a 15' 4" a 12' 4" a 10' 8" a 8' 10" a 17' 6" a 15' 9" a 13' 10" a 11' 0" a 15' 4" a 12' 4" a 10' 8" a 8' 10" a
12 CSW 14(50) 20' 11" e 18' 10" e 17' 2" e 15' 5" e 21' 9" i 18' 8" a 16' 6" a 14' 1" a 19' 0" 17' 3" e 16' 3" e 15' 1" e 21' 4" i 18' 8" a 16' 6" a 14' 1" a
12(50) 23' 8" 21' 6" 20' 3" 18' 9" 26' 7" i 23' 8" i 21' 7" i 19' 4" i 21' 6" 19' 6" 18' 5" 17' 1" 24' 2" i 21' 11" i 20' 8" i 19' 2" i
16(50) 18' 6" a 16' 1" a 13' 10" a 11' 0" a 15' 6" a 12' 5" a 10' 9" a 8' 10" a 18' 3" a 16' 1" a 13' 10" a 11' 0" a 15' 6" a 12' 5" a 10' 9" a 8' 10" a
12 CSE 14(50) 21' 9" e 19' 0" e 17' 4" e 15' 6" e 21' 11" i 18' 10" a 16' 7" a 14' 1" a 19' 9" 18' 0" e 16' 11" e 15' 6" e 21' 11" i 18' 10" a 16' 7" a 14' 1" a
12(50) 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 0" 19' 6" e 27' 7" i 24' 7" i 22' 5" i 20' 1" i 22' 4" 20' 3" 19' 1" 17' 9" 25' 1" i 22' 9" i 21' 5" i 19' 11" i
16(50) 20' 9" a 16' 7" a 13' 10" a 11' 0" a 16' 4" a 13' 0" a 11' 0" a 8' 10" a 19' 5" a 16' 7" a 13' 10" a 11' 0" a 16' 4" a 13' 0" a 11' 0" a 8' 10" a
12 CSS 14(50) 23' 1" e 20' 11" e 19' 5" e 17' 5" e 24' 7" a 20' 2" a 17' 8" a 15' 0" a 20' 11" e 19' 0" e 17' 11" e 16' 8" e 23' 6" a 20' 2" a 17' 8" a 15' 0" a
12(50) 25' 10" 23' 5" 22' 1" 20' 6" e 29' 0" i 26' 4" i 24' 9" i 23' 0" a 23' 5" 21' 4" 20' 1" 18' 7" 26' 4" i 23' 11" i 22' 6" i 20' 11" i
16(50) 18' 10" a 14' 2" a 11' 9" a 9' 5" a 14' 4" a 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 7' 6" a 18' 10" a 14' 2" a 11' 9" a 9' 5" a 14' 4" a 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 7' 6" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 22' 4" e 19' 4" e 17' 8" e 15' 10" e 21' 10" i 17' 10" a 15' 8" a 13' 3" a 20' 6" e 18' 8" e 17' 7" e 15' 10" e 21' 10" i 17' 10" a 15' 8" a 13' 3" a
12(50) 25' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" 19' 10" e 28' 1" i 24' 4" i 22' 2" i 19' 10" i 23' 5" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" 26' 3" i 23' 10" i 22' 2" i 19' 10" i
16(50) 18' 10" a 14' 2" a 11' 9" a 9' 5" a 14' 7" a 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 7' 6" a 18' 10" a 14' 2" a 11' 9" a 9' 5" a 14' 7" a 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 7' 6" a
14 CSW 14(50) 23' 6" e 20' 6" e 18' 8" e 16' 9" e 22' 8" a 18' 5" a 16' 1" a 13' 7" a 21' 4" e 19' 5" e 18' 3" e 16' 9" e 22' 8" a 18' 5" a 16' 1" a 13' 7" a
12(50) 26' 9" 24' 4" 22' 10" 21' 2" e 29' 11" i 25' 11" i 23' 8" i 21' 2" i 24' 4" 22' 1" 20' 9" 19' 3" e 27' 3" i 24' 10" i 23' 4" i 21' 2" i
16(50) 18' 10" a 14' 2" a 11' 9" a 9' 5" a 14' 8" a 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 7' 6" a 18' 10" a 14' 2" a 11' 9" a 9' 5" a 14' 8" a 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 7' 6" a
14 CSE 14(50) 23' 10" e 20' 7" e 18' 10" e 16' 10" e 22' 9" a 18' 6" a 16' 2" a 13' 8" a 22' 3" e 20' 2" e 18' 10" e 16' 10" e 22' 9" a 18' 6" a 16' 2" a 13' 8" a
12(50) 27' 9" 25' 2" 23' 9" e 21' 11" e 31' 0" i 26' 10" i 24' 6" i 21' 11" i 25' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" 20' 0" e 28' 4" i 25' 9" i 24' 2" i 21' 11" i
16(50) 18' 10" a 14' 2" a 11' 9" a 9' 5" a 15' 1" a 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 7' 6" a 18' 10" a 14' 2" a 11' 9" a 9' 5" a 15' 1" a 11' 4" a 9' 5" a 7' 6" a
14 CSS 14(50) 25' 8" e 22' 4" e 20' 5" e 18' 3" e 23' 9" a 19' 3" a 16' 10" a 14' 2" a 23' 3" e 21' 2" e 19' 11" e 18' 3" e 23' 9" a 19' 3" a 16' 10" a 14' 2" a
12(50) 29' 0" 26' 4" 24' 10" e 23' 0" e 32' 7" i 28' 11" i 26' 4" i 23' 7" a 26' 4" 23' 11" 22' 7" 20' 11" e 29' 7" i 26' 11" i 25' 4" i 23' 6" a

Floor Joist Span Table Notes


1) Web punchouts are not considered for shear and web crippling.
2) Spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange.
3) For two equal spans, tabulated span is the center to center distance from either end bearing to the center bearing. The joist must be continuous over the center bearing.
4) Web crippling bearing length is assumed to be 3.5". Joist flange must be fastened to the support.

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Floor Joist Span Tables

Floor Joist Span Tables


100 psf Live Load and 40 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 7' 5" e 6' 5" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 3" a 5' 0" a 4' 4" a 3' 7" a 7' 5" e 6' 5" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 3" a 5' 0" a 4' 4" a 3' 7" a
18(33) 8' 11" e 7' 9" e 7' 1" e 6' 4" e 8' 11" a 7' 9" a 7' 0" a 6' 0" a 8' 11" e 7' 9" e 7' 1" e 6' 4" e 8' 11" a 7' 9" a 7' 0" a 6' 0" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 10' 9" 9' 9" e 9' 3" e 8' 7" e 12' 1" i 10' 6" i 9' 7" i 8' 7" a 9' 9" 8' 11" 8' 4" e 7' 9" e 11' 0" i 10' 0" i 9' 5" i 8' 7" a
14(50) 11' 7" 10' 6" 9' 10" 9' 2" 13' 0" i 11' 9" i 10' 11" i 9' 9" i 10' 6" 9' 6" 9' 0" 8' 4" 11' 9" i 10' 8" i 10' 1" i 9' 4" i
12(50) 12' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 10' 2" 14' 5" 13' 1" i 12' 4" i 11' 5" i 11' 8" 10' 7" 10' 0" 9' 3" 13' 1" 11' 11" 11' 2" 10' 5" i
20(33) 7' 7" e 6' 7" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 4' 5" a 3' 7" a 7' 7" e 6' 7" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 4' 5" a 3' 7" a
18(33) 9' 1" e 7' 10" e 7' 2" e 6' 5" e 9' 1" a 7' 10" a 7' 1" a 6' 1" a 9' 1" e 7' 10" e 7' 2" e 6' 5" e 9' 1" a 7' 10" a 7' 1" a 6' 1" a
6 CSW 16(50) 11' 4" 10' 3" e 9' 6" e 8' 6" e 12' 0" i 10' 5" i 9' 6" i 8' 6" a 10' 3" 9' 4" 8' 10" e 8' 2" e 11' 7" i 10' 5" i 9' 6" i 8' 6" a
14(50) 12' 2" 11' 0" 10' 5" 9' 8" 13' 8" i 12' 5" i 11' 6" i 10' 3" i 11' 0" 10' 0" 9' 5" 8' 9" 12' 5" i 11' 3" i 10' 7" i 9' 10" i
12(50) 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" 15' 2" 13' 10" i 13' 0" i 12' 1" i 12' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 9' 9" 13' 10" 12' 6" 11' 10" i 10' 11" i
20(33) 7' 9" e 6' 9" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 5" a 5' 2" a 4' 5" a 3' 7" a 7' 9" e 6' 9" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 5" a 5' 2" a 4' 5" a 3' 7" a
18(33) 9' 4" e 8' 1" e 7' 4" e 6' 7" e 9' 4" a 8' 1" a 7' 3" a 6' 2" a 9' 4" e 8' 1" e 7' 4" e 6' 7" e 9' 4" a 8' 1" a 7' 3" a 6' 2" a
6 CSE 16(50) 11' 10" 10' 8" e 9' 9" e 8' 9" e 12' 4" i 10' 8" i 9' 9" a 8' 9" a 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" e 8' 6" e 12' 1" i 10' 8" i 9' 9" a 8' 9" a
14(50) 12' 9" 11' 7" 10' 11" 9' 11" e 14' 1" i 12' 2" i 11' 1" i 9' 11" i 11' 7" 10' 6" 9' 11" 9' 2" 13' 0" i 11' 10" i 11' 1" i 9' 11" i
12(50) 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 3" 15' 11" 14' 6" i 13' 7" i 12' 8" i 12' 11" 11' 9" 11' 0" 10' 3" 14' 6" 13' 2" 12' 5" i 11' 6" i
18(33) 9' 9" e 8' 5" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 9" a 8' 5" a 7' 5" a 6' 4" a 9' 9" e 8' 5" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 9" a 8' 5" a 7' 5" a 6' 4" a
16(50) 12' 5" 11' 3" e 10' 7" e 9' 7" e 13' 6" i 11' 8" a 10' 8" a 9' 7" a 11' 3" 10' 3" e 9' 7" e 8' 11" e 12' 8" i 11' 6" i 10' 8" a 9' 7" a
6 CSS
14(50) 13' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 10' 8" e 15' 1" i 13' 2" i 12' 1" i 10' 9" i 12' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8" 13' 8" i 12' 5" i 11' 9" i 10' 9" i
12(50) 15' 0" 13' 7" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" 15' 3" i 14' 5" i 13' 4" i 13' 7" 12' 4" 11' 8" 10' 10" 15' 3" 13' 11" 13' 1" i 12' 2" i
20(33) 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a
18(33) 9' 9" e 8' 6" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 2" a 7' 5" a 6' 6" a 5' 6" a 9' 9" e 8' 6" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 2" a 7' 5" a 6' 6" a 5' 6" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 13' 3" e 11' 6" e 10' 6" e 9' 4" e 13' 3" i 11' 6" a 10' 6" a 8' 11" a 12' 3" 11' 2" e 10' 6" e 9' 4" e 13' 3" i 11' 6" a 10' 6" a 8' 11" a
14(50) 14' 7" 13' 3" 12' 2" e 10' 11" e 15' 5" i 13' 4" i 12' 2" i 10' 11" i 13' 3" 12' 0" 11' 4" 10' 6" e 14' 10" i 13' 4" i 12' 2" i 10' 11" i
12(50) 16' 3" 14' 9" 13' 11" 12' 11" 18' 3" i 16' 7" i 15' 7" i 14' 4" i 14' 9" 13' 5" 12' 7" 11' 8" 16' 7" 15' 1" i 14' 2" i 13' 2" i
20(33) 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a
18(33) 11' 0" e 9' 7" e 8' 9" e 7' 6" e 9' 10" a 7' 11" a 6' 11" a 5' 9" a 11' 0" e 9' 7" e 8' 9" e 7' 6" e 9' 10" a 7' 11" a 6' 11" a 5' 9" a
8 CSW 16(50) 14' 3" e 12' 8" e 11' 7" e 10' 4" e 14' 8" i 12' 7" a 11' 1" a 9' 6" a 12' 11" e 11' 9" e 11' 1" e 10' 3" e 14' 6" i 12' 7" a 11' 1" a 9' 6" a
14(50) 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 1" e 12' 1" e 17' 2" i 15' 4" i 14' 0" a 12' 7" a 13' 10" 12' 7" 11' 10" e 11' 0" e 15' 7" i 14' 2" i 13' 4" i 12' 4" a
12(50) 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 1" i 17' 4" i 16' 4" i 15' 2" i 15' 6" 14' 1" 13' 3" 12' 3" 17' 4" 15' 9" i 14' 10" i 13' 9" i
20(33) 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a
18(33) 11' 1" e 9' 8" e 8' 9" e 7' 6" e 9' 10" a 8' 0" a 6' 11" a 5' 9" a 11' 1" e 9' 8" e 8' 9" e 7' 6" e 9' 10" a 8' 0" a 6' 11" a 5' 9" a
8 CSE 16(50) 14' 9" e 12' 9" e 11' 8" e 10' 5" e 14' 9" i 12' 8" a 11' 2" a 9' 6" a 13' 5" e 12' 2" e 11' 6" e 10' 5" e 14' 9" i 12' 8" a 11' 2" a 9' 6" a
14(50) 15' 11" 14' 6" e 13' 6" e 12' 1" e 17' 2" i 14' 10" i 13' 6" i 12' 1" a 14' 6" 13' 2" 12' 4" e 11' 6" e 16' 3" i 14' 9" i 13' 6" i 12' 1" a
12(50) 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" 20' 0" i 18' 2" i 17' 1" i 15' 8" i 16' 2" 14' 8" 13' 10" 12' 10" 18' 2" 16' 6" i 15' 6" i 14' 5" i
18(33) 11' 7" e 10' 0" e 9' 2" e 7' 6" e 10' 1" a 8' 1" a 7' 0" a 5' 11" a 11' 7" e 10' 0" e 9' 2" e 7' 6" e 10' 1" a 8' 1" a 7' 0" a 5' 11" a
16(50) 15' 6" e 14' 0" e 12' 9" e 11' 5" e 16' 2" a 13' 5" a 11' 9" a 10' 0" a 14' 1" e 12' 9" e 12' 0" e 11' 2" e 15' 9" a 13' 5" a 11' 9" a 10' 0" a
8 CSS
14(50) 16' 9" 15' 3" e 14' 4" e 13' 1" e 18' 6" i 16' 0" i 14' 7" a 13' 1" a 15' 3" 13' 10" 13' 0" e 12' 1" e 17' 1" i 15' 6" i 14' 7" a 13' 1" a
12(50) 18' 9" 17' 0" 16' 0" 14' 10" 21' 0" i 19' 1" i 18' 0" i 16' 8" i 17' 0" 15' 6" 14' 7" 13' 6" 19' 1" 17' 4" i 16' 4" i 15' 2" i
18(33) 11' 1" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 11' 1" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
16(50) 15' 0" e 13' 0" e 11' 10" e 10' 7" e 14' 3" i 11' 8" a 10' 2" a 8' 7" a 14' 7" e 13' 0" e 11' 10" e 10' 7" e 14' 3" i 11' 8" a 10' 2" a 8' 7" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 17' 4" 15' 2" e 13' 10" e 12' 5" e 17' 6" i 15' 2" i 13' 10" a 12' 5" a 15' 9" 14' 4" e 13' 6" e 12' 5" e 17' 6" i 15' 2" i 13' 10" a 12' 5" a
12(50) 19' 7" 17' 9" 16' 9" 15' 4" 21' 8" i 18' 9" i 17' 1" i 15' 4" i 17' 9" 16' 2" 15' 2" 14' 1" 19' 11" i 18' 1" i 17' 1" i 15' 4" i
18(33) 11' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 0" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 11' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 0" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
16(50) 15' 7" e 13' 6" e 12' 4" e 11' 0" e 14' 8" a 11' 11" a 10' 5" a 8' 9" a 15' 3" e 13' 6" e 12' 4" e 11' 0" e 14' 8" a 11' 11" a 10' 5" a 8' 9" a
10 CSW
14(50) 18' 2" 16' 1" e 14' 8" e 13' 2" e 18' 7" i 16' 1" i 14' 8" a 13' 2" a 16' 6" 15' 0" e 14' 1" e 13' 1" e 18' 6" i 16' 1" i 14' 8" a 13' 2" a

• 100 psf Live Load


12(50) 20' 5" 18' 7" 17' 5" 16' 2" 22' 11" i 20' 0" i 18' 4" i 16' 4" i 18' 7" 16' 10" 15' 10" 14' 9" 20' 10" i 18' 11" i 17' 10" i 16' 4" i
18(33) 11' 11" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 2" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 11' 11" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 2" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
16(50) 16' 5" e 14' 2" e 12' 11" e 11' 7" e 15' 1" a 12' 2" a 10' 8" a 8' 11" a 16' 1" e 14' 2" e 12' 11" e 11' 7" e 15' 1" a 12' 2" a 10' 8" a 8' 11" a
10 CSE
14(50) 19' 0" e 17' 2" e 15' 8" e 14' 1" e 19' 10" i 17' 2" a 15' 8" a 13' 9" a 17' 3" 15' 8" e 14' 9" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 17' 2" a 15' 8" a 13' 9" a
12(50) 21' 3" 19' 4" 18' 2" 16' 10" 23' 10" i 21' 8" i 20' 5" i 18' 4" i 19' 4" 17' 6" 16' 6" 15' 4" 21' 8" i 19' 8" i 18' 6" i 17' 2" i
18(33) 11' 11" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 4" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 11' 11" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 4" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
16(50) 18' 0" e 15' 7" e 14' 2" e 11' 11" e 15' 10" a 12' 9" a 11' 1" a 9' 4" a 16' 9" e 15' 3" e 14' 2" e 11' 11" e 15' 10" a 12' 9" a 11' 1" a 9' 4" a
10 CSS
14(50) 20' 0" e 18' 2" e 16' 11" e 15' 1" e 21' 4" i 18' 6" a 16' 10" a 14' 5" a 18' 2" 16' 6" e 15' 6" e 14' 5" e 20' 4" i 18' 6" a 16' 10" a 14' 5" a
12(50) 22' 4" 20' 3" 19' 1" 17' 9" e 25' 1" i 22' 9" i 21' 5" i 19' 7" i 20' 3" 18' 5" 17' 4" 16' 1" 22' 9" i 20' 8" i 19' 6" i 18' 1" i
16(50) 16' 6" a 14' 4" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 13' 10" a 11' 1" a 9' 7" a 7' 11" a 16' 6" a 14' 4" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 13' 10" a 11' 1" a 9' 7" a 7' 11" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 19' 5" e 16' 10" e 15' 4" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 16' 9" a 14' 9" a 12' 7" a 18' 2" e 16' 6" e 15' 4" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 16' 9" a 14' 9" a 12' 7" a
12(50) 22' 9" 20' 8" 19' 2" 17' 1" 24' 2" i 20' 11" i 19' 2" i 17' 1" i 20' 8" 18' 9" 17' 8" 16' 5" 23' 2" i 20' 11" i 19' 2" i 17' 1" i
16(50) 17' 2" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 14' 1" a 11' 3" a 9' 9" a 7' 11" a 17' 2" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 14' 1" a 11' 3" a 9' 9" a 7' 11" a
12 CSW 14(50) 20' 7" e 17' 10" e 16' 3" e 14' 6" e 20' 7" i 17' 4" a 15' 3" a 12' 11" a 19' 0" e 17' 3" e 16' 3" e 14' 6" e 20' 7" i 17' 4" a 15' 3" a 12' 11" a
12(50) 23' 8" 21' 6" 20' 3" 18' 3" e 25' 10" i 22' 4" i 20' 5" i 18' 3" i 21' 6" 19' 6" 18' 5" 17' 1" 24' 2" i 21' 11" i 20' 5" i 18' 3" i
16(50) 17' 6" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 14' 3" a 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 7' 11" a 17' 6" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 14' 3" a 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 7' 11" a
12 CSE 14(50) 20' 8" e 17' 11" e 16' 4" e 14' 8" e 20' 8" i 17' 5" a 15' 3" a 13' 0" a 19' 9" e 17' 11" e 16' 4" e 14' 8" e 20' 8" i 17' 5" a 15' 3" a 13' 0" a
12(50) 24' 7" 22' 4" 21' 0" 18' 11" e 26' 10" i 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 18' 11" i 22' 4" 20' 3" 19' 1" 17' 9" e 25' 1" i 22' 9" i 21' 2" i 18' 11" i
16(50) 19' 8" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 15' 0" a 11' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 11" a 19' 5" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 15' 0" a 11' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 11" a
12 CSS 14(50) 23' 1" e 20' 1" e 18' 4" e 16' 5" e 22' 9" a 18' 7" a 16' 3" a 13' 10" a 20' 11" e 19' 0" e 17' 11" e 16' 5" e 22' 9" a 18' 7" a 16' 3" a 13' 10" a
12(50) 25' 10" 23' 5" 22' 1" e 20' 6" e 29' 0" i 26' 4" i 24' 9" i 22' 3" a 23' 5" 21' 4" 20' 1" 18' 7" e 26' 4" i 23' 11" i 22' 6" i 20' 11" a
16(50) 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 2" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 2" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 21' 2" e 18' 4" e 16' 8" e 14' 11" e 20' 3" i 16' 6" a 14' 4" a 12' 2" a 20' 6" e 18' 4" e 16' 8" e 14' 11" e 20' 3" i 16' 6" a 14' 4" a 12' 2" a
12(50) 25' 9" 22' 11" 20' 11" e 18' 9" e 26' 6" i 22' 11" i 20' 11" i 18' 9" i 23' 5" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" e 26' 3" i 22' 11" i 20' 11" i 18' 9" i
16(50) 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 4" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 4" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a
14 CSW 14(50) 22' 4" e 19' 4" e 17' 8" e 15' 10" e 20' 11" a 16' 11" a 14' 9" a 12' 5" a 21' 4" e 19' 4" e 17' 8" e 15' 10" e 20' 11" a 16' 11" a 14' 9" a 12' 5" a
12(50) 26' 9" 24' 4" 22' 4" e 20' 0" e 28' 3" i 24' 5" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" a 24' 4" 22' 1" 20' 9" 19' 3" e 27' 3" i 24' 5" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" a
16(50) 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 5" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 5" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a
14 CSE 14(50) 22' 6" e 19' 6" e 17' 9" e 15' 11" e 20' 11" a 17' 0" a 14' 10" a 12' 6" a 22' 3" e 19' 6" e 17' 9" e 15' 11" e 20' 11" a 17' 0" a 14' 10" a 12' 6" a
12(50) 27' 9" 25' 2" e 23' 2" e 20' 8" e 29' 3" i 25' 4" i 23' 2" i 20' 8" a 25' 2" 22' 11" 21' 7" e 20' 0" e 28' 4" i 25' 4" i 23' 2" i 20' 8" a
16(50) 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 6" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 6" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a
14 CSS 14(50) 24' 4" e 21' 1" e 19' 3" e 16' 10" e 21' 11" a 17' 8" a 15' 5" a 12' 11" a 23' 3" e 21' 1" e 19' 3" e 16' 10" e 21' 11" a 17' 8" a 15' 5" a 12' 11" a
12(50) 29' 0" 26' 4" e 24' 10" e 22' 3" e 31' 6" i 27' 4" i 24' 11" i 22' 3" a 26' 4" 23' 11" 22' 7" e 20' 11" e 29' 7" i 26' 11" i 24' 11" i 22' 3" a

Floor Joist Span Table Notes (continued)


5) Deflection checks are computed using unbalanced loads for the two equal span condition.
6) “e” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the end supports only.
7) “i” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the interior support only.
8) “a” indicates that web stiffeners are required at all supports.

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125 psf Live Load and 10 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 7' 7" e 6' 6" e 5' 10" e 4' 8" e 6' 5" a 5' 2" a 4' 6" a 3' 9" a 7' 7" e 6' 6" e 5' 10" e 4' 8" e 6' 5" a 5' 2" a 4' 6" a 3' 9" a
18(33) 9' 1" e 7' 11" e 7' 2" e 6' 5" e 9' 1" a 7' 11" a 7' 2" a 6' 2" a 8' 6" e 7' 8" e 7' 2" e 6' 5" e 9' 1" a 7' 11" a 7' 2" a 6' 2" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 10' 0" 9' 1" 8' 7" e 7' 11" e 11' 3" i 10' 2" i 9' 7" i 8' 9" a 9' 1" 8' 3" 7' 9" 7' 3" e 10' 2" i 9' 3" i 8' 9" i 8' 1" a
14(50) 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" 12' 0" i 10' 11" i 10' 3" i 9' 7" i 9' 9" 8' 10" 8' 4" 7' 9" 10' 11" 9' 11" i 9' 4" i 8' 8" i
12(50) 11' 11" 10' 10" 10' 2" 9' 6" 13' 5" 12' 2" 11' 5" 10' 7" i 10' 10" 9' 10" 9' 3" 8' 7" 12' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8"
20(33) 7' 9" e 6' 8" e 5' 10" e 4' 8" e 6' 6" a 5' 3" a 4' 6" a 3' 9" a 7' 9" e 6' 8" e 5' 10" e 4' 8" e 6' 6" a 5' 3" a 4' 6" a 3' 9" a
Floor Joist Span Tables

18(33) 9' 3" e 8' 0" e 7' 4" e 6' 6" e 9' 3" a 8' 0" a 7' 4" a 6' 3" a 8' 11" e 8' 0" e 7' 4" e 6' 6" e 9' 3" a 8' 0" a 7' 4" a 6' 3" a
6 CSW 16(50) 10' 6" 9' 7" 9' 0" e 8' 4" e 11' 10" i 10' 7" i 9' 8" i 8' 8" a 9' 7" 8' 8" 8' 2" 7' 7" e 10' 9" i 9' 9" i 9' 2" i 8' 6" a
14(50) 11' 3" 10' 3" 9' 8" 8' 11" 12' 8" i 11' 6" i 10' 10" i 10' 1" i 10' 3" 9' 4" 8' 9" 8' 2" 11' 6" 10' 5" i 9' 10" i 9' 2" i
12(50) 12' 7" 11' 5" 10' 9" 10' 0" 14' 1" 12' 10" 12' 1" i 11' 2" i 11' 5" 10' 4" 9' 9" 9' 1" 12' 10" 11' 8" 10' 11" 10' 2"
20(33) 7' 11" e 6' 10" e 5' 10" e 4' 8" e 6' 7" a 5' 3" a 4' 7" a 3' 9" a 7' 11" e 6' 10" e 5' 10" e 4' 8" e 6' 7" a 5' 3" a 4' 7" a 3' 9" a
18(33) 9' 6" e 8' 2" e 7' 6" e 6' 8" e 9' 6" a 8' 2" a 7' 5" a 6' 4" a 9' 4" e 8' 2" e 7' 6" e 6' 8" e 9' 6" a 8' 2" a 7' 5" a 6' 4" a
6 CSE 16(50) 11' 0" 10' 0" 9' 4" e 8' 8" e 12' 4" i 10' 11" i 9' 11" a 8' 11" a 10' 0" 9' 1" 8' 6" e 7' 11" e 11' 2" i 10' 2" i 9' 7" i 8' 11" a
14(50) 11' 10" 10' 9" 10' 1" 9' 5" 13' 3" i 12' 1" i 11' 4" i 10' 1" i 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" 12' 1" i 10' 11" i 10' 4" i 9' 7" i
12(50) 13' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 10' 5" 14' 9" 13' 5" 12' 8" i 11' 9" i 12' 0" 10' 11" 10' 3" 9' 6" 13' 5" 12' 3" 11' 6" 10' 8"
18(33) 9' 11" e 8' 7" e 7' 10" e 7' 0" e 9' 11" a 8' 7" a 7' 7" a 6' 6" a 9' 8" e 8' 7" e 7' 10" e 7' 0" e 9' 11" a 8' 7" a 7' 7" a 6' 6" a
16(50) 11' 6" 10' 5" e 9' 10" e 9' 1" e 12' 11" i 11' 9" a 10' 10" a 9' 9" a 10' 5" 9' 6" 8' 11" e 8' 3" e 11' 9" i 10' 8" i 10' 0" a 9' 4" a
6 CSS
14(50) 12' 6" 11' 4" 10' 8" 9' 11" 14' 0" i 12' 9" i 12' 0" i 11' 0" i 11' 4" 10' 4" 9' 8" 9' 0" 12' 9" i 11' 7" i 10' 11" i 10' 1" i
12(50) 13' 11" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" i 12' 5" i 12' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 10' 0" 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 3" i
20(33) 7' 0" a 5' 3" a 4' 4" a 3' 6" a 5' 7" a 4' 2" a 3' 6" a 2' 10" a 7' 0" a 5' 3" a 4' 4" a 3' 6" a 5' 7" a 4' 2" a 3' 6" a 2' 10" a
18(33) 10' 0" e 8' 8" e 7' 11" e 7' 1" e 9' 5" a 7' 8" a 6' 8" a 5' 8" a 10' 0" e 8' 8" e 7' 11" e 7' 1" e 9' 5" a 7' 8" a 6' 8" a 5' 8" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 12' 6" 11' 4" e 10' 8" e 9' 6" e 13' 6" i 11' 8" a 10' 8" a 9' 2" a 11' 4" 10' 4" e 9' 9" e 9' 0" e 12' 9" i 11' 7" a 10' 8" a 9' 2" a
14(50) 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" e 15' 2" i 13' 7" i 12' 5" i 11' 1" i 12' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 9' 9" 13' 9" i 12' 6" i 11' 9" i 10' 11" i
12(50) 15' 1" 13' 8" 12' 11" 12' 0" 16' 11" 15' 4" i 14' 6" i 13' 5" i 13' 8" 12' 5" 11' 8" 10' 10" 15' 4" 14' 0" 13' 2" 12' 2" i
20(33) 7' 0" a 5' 3" a 4' 4" a 3' 6" a 5' 7" a 4' 2" a 3' 6" a 2' 10" a 7' 0" a 5' 3" a 4' 4" a 3' 6" a 5' 7" a 4' 2" a 3' 6" a 2' 10" a
18(33) 11' 3" e 9' 9" e 8' 11" e 7' 9" e 10' 1" a 8' 2" a 7' 1" a 5' 11" a 11' 2" e 9' 9" e 8' 11" e 7' 9" e 10' 1" a 8' 2" a 7' 1" a 5' 11" a
8 CSW 16(50) 13' 2" e 12' 0" e 11' 3" e 10' 6" e 14' 10" i 12' 11" a 11' 5" a 9' 9" a 12' 0" 10' 11" e 10' 3" e 9' 6" e 13' 6" i 12' 3" a 11' 5" a 9' 9" a
14(50) 14' 2" 12' 10" 12' 1" 11' 3" e 15' 11" i 14' 5" i 13' 7" i 12' 8" a 12' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 10' 3" e 14' 5" i 13' 2" i 12' 4" i 11' 6" a
12(50) 15' 10" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 6" 17' 9" 16' 1" i 15' 2" i 14' 1" i 14' 4" 13' 1" 12' 3" 11' 5" 16' 1" 14' 8" 13' 9" i 12' 10" i
20(33) 7' 0" a 5' 3" a 4' 4" a 3' 6" a 5' 7" a 4' 2" a 3' 6" a 2' 10" a 7' 0" a 5' 3" a 4' 4" a 3' 6" a 5' 7" a 4' 2" a 3' 6" a 2' 10" a
18(33) 11' 4" e 9' 10" e 8' 11" e 7' 9" e 10' 1" a 8' 2" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 11' 4" e 9' 10" e 8' 11" e 7' 9" e 10' 1" a 8' 2" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a
8 CSE 16(50) 13' 9" e 12' 6" e 11' 9" e 10' 7" e 15' 0" a 13' 0" a 11' 6" a 9' 9" a 12' 6" 11' 4" e 10' 8" e 9' 11" e 14' 0" i 12' 9" a 11' 6" a 9' 9" a
14(50) 14' 9" 13' 5" 12' 8" e 11' 9" e 16' 7" i 15' 1" i 13' 9" i 12' 4" a 13' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 10' 8" e 15' 1" i 13' 8" i 12' 11" i 12' 0" a
12(50) 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 18' 6" 16' 10" i 15' 10" i 14' 9" i 15' 0" 13' 8" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" 15' 4" 14' 5" i 13' 4" i
18(33) 11' 9" e 10' 2" e 9' 4" e 7' 9" e 10' 4" a 8' 4" a 7' 3" a 6' 0" a 11' 9" e 10' 2" e 9' 4" e 7' 9" e 10' 4" a 8' 4" a 7' 3" a 6' 0" a
16(50) 14' 4" e 13' 1" e 12' 3" e 11' 5" e 16' 1" a 13' 9" a 12' 1" a 10' 3" a 13' 1" e 11' 10" e 11' 2" e 10' 4" e 14' 8" i 13' 4" a 12' 1" a 10' 3" a
8 CSS
14(50) 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" e 12' 4" e 17' 6" i 15' 11" i 14' 11" a 13' 4" a 14' 2" 12' 10" 12' 1" 11' 3" e 15' 11" i 14' 5" i 13' 7" i 12' 7" a
12(50) 17' 5" 15' 10" 14' 10" 13' 10" 19' 6" 17' 9" i 16' 8" i 15' 6" i 15' 10" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 6" 17' 9" 16' 1" 15' 2" i 14' 1" i
18(33) 11' 3" a 9' 3" a 7' 8" a 6' 2" a 9' 0" a 7' 2" a 6' 2" a 4' 11" a 11' 3" a 9' 3" a 7' 8" a 6' 2" a 9' 0" a 7' 2" a 6' 2" a 4' 11" a
16(50) 14' 10" e 13' 3" e 12' 1" e 10' 9" e 14' 8" a 11' 11" a 10' 5" a 8' 10" a 13' 6" e 12' 3" e 11' 7" e 10' 9" e 14' 8" a 11' 11" a 10' 5" a 8' 10" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 16' 1" 14' 8" e 13' 9" e 12' 7" e 17' 10" i 15' 5" i 14' 1" a 12' 7" a 14' 8" 13' 4" 12' 6" e 11' 7" e 16' 5" i 14' 11" i 14' 1" a 12' 7" a
12(50) 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" 20' 4" i 18' 6" i 17' 5" i 15' 7" i 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 18' 6" 16' 10" i 15' 10" i 14' 8" i
18(33) 12' 0" a 9' 3" a 7' 8" a 6' 2" a 9' 3" a 7' 4" a 6' 2" a 4' 11" a 12' 0" a 9' 3" a 7' 8" a 6' 2" a 9' 3" a 7' 4" a 6' 2" a 4' 11" a
16(50) 15' 7" e 13' 9" e 12' 7" e 11' 3" e 15' 0" a 12' 3" a 10' 8" a 9' 0" a 14' 2" e 12' 10" e 12' 1" e 11' 3" e 15' 0" a 12' 3" a 10' 8" a 9' 0" a
10 CSW
14(50) 16' 10" 15' 4" e 14' 5" e 13' 4" e 18' 11" i 16' 5" a 14' 11" a 13' 4" a 15' 4" 13' 11" 13' 1" e 12' 2" e 17' 2" i 15' 7" i 14' 8" a 13' 4" a
12(50) 18' 11" 17' 3" 16' 2" 15' 0" 21' 3" i 19' 4" i 18' 2" i 16' 8" i 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 8" 19' 4" 17' 7" i 16' 6" i 15' 4" i
18(33) 12' 4" a 9' 3" a 7' 8" a 6' 2" a 9' 5" a 7' 5" a 6' 2" a 4' 11" a 12' 4" a 9' 3" a 7' 8" a 6' 2" a 9' 5" a 7' 5" a 6' 2" a 4' 11" a
16(50) 16' 5" e 14' 5" e 13' 2" e 11' 10" e 15' 5" a 12' 6" a 10' 11" a 9' 2" a 14' 11" e 13' 7" e 12' 9" e 11' 10" e 15' 5" a 12' 6" a 10' 11" a 9' 2" a
10 CSE
14(50) 17' 8" 16' 0" e 15' 1" e 14' 0" e 19' 10" i 17' 6" a 16' 0" a 14' 1" a 16' 0" 14' 7" e 13' 9" e 12' 9" e 18' 0" i 16' 4" a 15' 5" a 14' 2" a
12(50) 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 10" 15' 8" 22' 2" i 20' 1" i 18' 11" i 17' 7" i 17' 11" 16' 3" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 1" 18' 3" i 17' 2" i 16' 0" i
18(33) 12' 4" a 9' 3" a 7' 8" a 6' 2" a 9' 7" a 7' 5" a 6' 2" a 4' 11" a 12' 4" a 9' 3" a 7' 8" a 6' 2" a 9' 7" a 7' 5" a 6' 2" a 4' 11" a
16(50) 17' 2" e 15' 7" e 14' 6" e 12' 4" e 16' 3" a 13' 1" a 11' 5" a 9' 7" a 15' 7" e 14' 2" e 13' 4" e 12' 4" e 16' 3" a 13' 1" a 11' 5" a 9' 7" a
10 CSS
14(50) 18' 6" 16' 10" e 15' 10" e 14' 9" e 20' 10" i 18' 10" a 17' 2" a 14' 9" a 16' 10" 15' 4" e 14' 5" e 13' 4" e 18' 11" i 17' 2" a 16' 2" a 14' 9" a
12(50) 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 6" i 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" 21' 2" 19' 2" i 18' 1" i 16' 9" i
16(50) 16' 10" a 14' 7" a 12' 9" a 10' 3" a 14' 3" a 11' 5" a 9' 11" a 8' 2" a 15' 6" a 14' 1" a 12' 9" a 10' 3" a 14' 3" a 11' 5" a 9' 11" a 8' 2" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 18' 7" e 16' 11" e 15' 8" e 14' 0" e 19' 9" i 17' 1" a 15' 1" a 12' 11" a 16' 11" 15' 4" e 14' 5" e 13' 5" e 19' 0" i 17' 1" a 15' 1" a 12' 11" a
12(50) 21' 1" 19' 2" 18' 1" 16' 9" 23' 8" i 21' 4" i 19' 6" i 17' 5" i 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 6" i 19' 7" i 18' 5" i 17' 1" i]
16(50) 17' 6" a 15' 2" a 12' 9" a 10' 3" a 14' 6" a 11' 7" a 10' 1" a 8' 2" a 16' 3" a 14' 9" a 12' 9" a 10' 3" a 14' 6" a 11' 7" a 10' 1" a 8' 2" a
12 CSW 14(50) 19' 5" e 17' 7" e 16' 6" e 14' 10" e 20' 11" i 17' 9" a 15' 7" a 13' 4" a 17' 7" 16' 0" e 15' 1" e 14' 0" e 19' 9" i 17' 9" a 15' 7" a 13' 4" a
12(50) 22' 0" 20' 0" 18' 9" 17' 5" 24' 8" i 22' 5" i 20' 9" i 18' 7" i 20' 0" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 10" 22' 5" i 20' 4" i 19' 2" i 17' 9" i
16(50) 17' 10" a 15' 4" a 12' 9" a 10' 3" a 14' 8" a 11' 8" a 10' 1" a 8' 2" a 16' 11" a 15' 4" a 12' 9" a 10' 3" a 14' 8" a 11' 8" a 10' 1" a 8' 2" a
12 CSE 14(50) 20' 2" e 18' 3" e 16' 8" e 14' 11" e 21' 1" i 17' 10" a 15' 8" a 13' 4" a 18' 4" e 16' 8" e 15' 8" e 14' 7" e 20' 7" i 17' 10" a 15' 8" a 13' 4" a
12(50) 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 1" e 25' 7" i 23' 3" i 21' 7" i 19' 4" i 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 6" i
16(50) 19' 10" a 15' 4" a 12' 9" a 10' 3" a 15' 5" a 12' 3" a 10' 3" a 8' 2" a 18' 0" a 15' 4" a 12' 9" a 10' 3" a 15' 5" a 12' 3" a 10' 3" a 8' 2" a
12 CSS 14(50) 21' 5" e 19' 5" e 18' 4" e 16' 9" e 23' 4" a 19' 1" a 16' 9" a 14' 2" a 19' 5" e 17' 8" e 16' 8" e 15' 5" e 21' 10" a 19' 1" a 16' 9" a 14' 2" a
12(50) 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 6" 19' 0" e 26' 11" i 24' 5" i 23' 0" i 21' 4" a 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" 24' 5" i 22' 2" i 20' 11" i 19' 5" i
16(50) 17' 5" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 8' 9" a 13' 6" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a 17' 5" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 8' 9" a 13' 6" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 21' 0" e 18' 8" e 17' 0" e 15' 3" e 20' 9" a 16' 11" a 14' 9" a 12' 6" a 19' 1" e 17' 4" e 16' 3" e 15' 1" e 20' 9" a 16' 11" a 14' 9" a 12' 6" a
12(50) 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 5" 19' 0" e 26' 10" i 23' 5" i 21' 4" i 19' 1" i 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" 24' 5" i 22' 2" i 20' 10" i 19' 1" i
16(50) 17' 5" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 8' 9" a 13' 9" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a 17' 5" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 8' 9" a 13' 9" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a
14 CSW 14(50) 21' 10" e 19' 8" e 18' 0" e 16' 1" e 21' 5" a 17' 5" a 15' 2" a 12' 10" a 19' 10" e 18' 0" e 17' 0" e 15' 9" e 21' 5" a 17' 5" a 15' 2" a 12' 10" a
12(50) 24' 10" 22' 7" 21' 3" 19' 9" e 27' 11" i 24' 11" i 22' 9" i 20' 4" a 22' 7" 20' 6" 19' 3" 17' 11" e 25' 4" i 23' 0" i 21' 8" i 20' 1" a
16(50) 17' 5" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 8' 9" a 13' 10" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a 17' 5" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 8' 9" a 13' 10" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a
14 CSE 14(50) 22' 9" e 19' 10" e 18' 1" e 16' 2" e 21' 6" a 17' 6" a 15' 3" a 12' 10" a 20' 8" e 18' 9" e 17' 8" e 16' 2" e 21' 6" a 17' 6" a 15' 3" a 12' 10" a
12(50) 25' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" e 20' 5" e 28' 11" i 25' 10" i 23' 7" i 21' 1" a 23' 5" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" e 26' 3" i 23' 10" i 22' 6" i 20' 10" a
16(50) 17' 5" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 8' 9" a 14' 0" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a 17' 5" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 8' 9" a 14' 0" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a
14 CSS 14(50) 23' 10" e 21' 6" e 19' 7" e 17' 6" e 22' 6" a 18' 2" a 15' 10" a 13' 4" a 21' 7" e 19' 8" e 18' 6" e 17' 2" e 22' 6" a 18' 2" a 15' 10" a 13' 4" a
12(50) 26' 11" 24' 6" 23' 0" e 21' 5" e 30' 3" i 27' 6" i 25' 5" a 22' 8" a 24' 6" 22' 3" 20' 11" 19' 5" e 27' 6" i 25' 0" i 23' 6" i 21' 10" a

Floor Joist Span Table Notes


1) Web punchouts are not considered for shear and web crippling.
2) Spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange.
3) For two equal spans, tabulated span is the center to center distance from either end bearing to the center bearing. The joist must be continuous over the center bearing.
4) Web crippling bearing length is assumed to be 3.5". Joist flange must be fastened to the support.

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Floor Joist Span Tables

Floor Joist Span Tables


125 psf Live Load and 15 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 7' 5" e 6' 5" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 3" a 5' 0" a 4' 4" a 3' 7" a 7' 5" e 6' 5" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 3" a 5' 0" a 4' 4" a 3' 7" a
18(33) 8' 11" e 7' 9" e 7' 1" e 6' 4" e 8' 11" a 7' 9" a 7' 0" a 6' 0" a 8' 6" e 7' 8" e 7' 1" e 6' 4" e 8' 11" a 7' 9" a 7' 0" a 6' 0" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 10' 0" 9' 1" 8' 7" e 7' 11" e 11' 3" i 10' 2" i 9' 7" a 8' 7" a 9' 1" 8' 3" 7' 9" 7' 3" e 10' 2" i 9' 3" i 8' 9" i 8' 1" a
14(50) 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" 12' 0" i 10' 11" i 10' 3" i 9' 7" i 9' 9" 8' 10" 8' 4" 7' 9" 10' 11" i 9' 11" i 9' 4" i 8' 8" i
12(50) 11' 11" 10' 10" 10' 2" 9' 6" 13' 5" 12' 2" 11' 5" i 10' 7" i 10' 10" 9' 10" 9' 3" 8' 7" 12' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8"
20(33) 7' 7" e 6' 7" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 4' 5" a 3' 7" a 7' 7" e 6' 7" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 4' 5" a 3' 7" a
18(33) 9' 1" e 7' 10" e 7' 2" e 6' 5" e 9' 1" a 7' 10" a 7' 1" a 6' 1" a 8' 11" e 7' 10" e 7' 2" e 6' 5" e 9' 1" a 7' 10" a 7' 1" a 6' 1" a
6 CSW 16(50) 10' 6" 9' 7" 9' 0" e 8' 4" e 11' 10" i 10' 5" i 9' 6" a 8' 6" a 9' 7" 8' 8" 8' 2" e 7' 7" e 10' 9" i 9' 9" i 9' 2" i 8' 6" a
14(50) 11' 3" 10' 3" 9' 8" 8' 11" 12' 8" i 11' 6" i 10' 10" i 10' 1" i 10' 3" 9' 4" 8' 9" 8' 2" 11' 6" i 10' 5" i 9' 10" i 9' 2" i
12(50) 12' 7" 11' 5" 10' 9" 10' 0" 14' 1" 12' 10" 12' 1" i 11' 2" i 11' 5" 10' 4" 9' 9" 9' 1" 12' 10" 11' 8" 10' 11" 10' 2" i
20(33) 7' 9" e 6' 9" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 5" a 5' 2" a 4' 5" a 3' 7" a 7' 9" e 6' 9" e 5' 8" e 4' 6" e 6' 5" a 5' 2" a 4' 5" a 3' 7" a
18(33) 9' 4" e 8' 1" e 7' 4" e 6' 7" e 9' 4" a 8' 1" a 7' 3" a 6' 2" a 9' 4" e 8' 1" e 7' 4" e 6' 7" e 9' 4" a 8' 1" a 7' 3" a 6' 2" a
6 CSE 16(50) 11' 0" 10' 0" e 9' 4" e 8' 8" e 12' 4" i 10' 8" i 9' 9" a 8' 9" a 10' 0" 9' 1" 8' 6" e 7' 11" e 11' 2" i 10' 2" i 9' 7" a 8' 9" a
14(50) 11' 10" 10' 9" 10' 1" 9' 5" 13' 3" i 12' 1" i 11' 1" i 9' 11" i 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" 12' 1" i 10' 11" i 10' 4" i 9' 7" i
12(50) 13' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 10' 5" 14' 9" 13' 5" 12' 8" i 11' 9" i 12' 0" 10' 11" 10' 3" 9' 6" 13' 5" 12' 3" 11' 6" 10' 8" i
18(33) 9' 9" e 8' 5" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 9" a 8' 5" a 7' 5" a 6' 4" a 9' 8" e 8' 5" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 9" a 8' 5" a 7' 5" a 6' 4" a
16(50) 11' 6" 10' 5" e 9' 10" e 9' 1" e 12' 11" i 11' 8" a 10' 8" a 9' 7" a 10' 5" 9' 6" 8' 11" e 8' 3" e 11' 9" i 10' 8" i 10' 0" a 9' 4" a
6 CSS
14(50) 12' 6" 11' 4" 10' 8" 9' 11" e 14' 0" i 12' 9" i 12' 0" i 10' 9" i 11' 4" 10' 4" 9' 8" 9' 0" 12' 9" i 11' 7" i 10' 11" i 10' 1" i
12(50) 13' 11" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 15' 7" 14' 2" 13' 4" i 12' 5" i 12' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 10' 0" 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 3" i
20(33) 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a
18(33) 9' 9" e 8' 6" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 2" a 7' 5" a 6' 6" a 5' 6" a 9' 9" e 8' 6" e 7' 9" e 6' 11" e 9' 2" a 7' 5" a 6' 6" a 5' 6" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 12' 6" e 11' 4" e 10' 6" e 9' 4" e 13' 3" i 11' 6" a 10' 6" a 8' 11" a 11' 4" 10' 4" e 9' 9" e 9' 0" e 12' 9" i 11' 6" a 10' 6" a 8' 11" a
14(50) 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" 10' 9" e 15' 2" i 13' 4" i 12' 2" i 10' 11" i 12' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 9' 9" e 13' 9" i 12' 6" i 11' 9" i 10' 11" i
12(50) 15' 1" 13' 8" 12' 11" 12' 0" 16' 11" 15' 4" i 14' 6" i 13' 5" i 13' 8" 12' 5" 11' 8" 10' 10" 15' 4" 14' 0" 13' 2" i 12' 2" i
20(33) 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a
18(33) 11' 0" e 9' 7" e 8' 9" e 7' 6" e 9' 10" a 7' 11" a 6' 11" a 5' 9" a 11' 0" e 9' 7" e 8' 9" e 7' 6" e 9' 10" a 7' 11" a 6' 11" a 5' 9" a
8 CSW 16(50) 13' 2" e 12' 0" e 11' 3" e 10' 4" e 14' 8" a 12' 7" a 11' 1" a 9' 6" a 12' 0" 10' 11" e 10' 3" e 9' 6" e 13' 6" i 12' 3" a 11' 1" a 9' 6" a
14(50) 14' 2" 12' 10" 12' 1" e 11' 3" e 15' 11" i 14' 5" i 13' 7" i 12' 7" a 12' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" 10' 3" e 14' 5" i 13' 2" i 12' 4" i 11' 6" a
12(50) 15' 10" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 6" 17' 9" 16' 1" i 15' 2" i 14' 1" i 14' 4" 13' 1" 12' 3" 11' 5" 16' 1" 14' 8" 13' 9" i 12' 10" i
20(33) 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a 6' 9" a 5' 1" a 4' 3" a 3' 4" a 5' 5" a 4' 1" a 3' 4" a 2' 8" a
18(33) 11' 1" e 9' 8" e 8' 9" e 7' 6" e 9' 10" a 8' 0" a 6' 11" a 5' 9" a 11' 1" e 9' 8" e 8' 9" e 7' 6" e 9' 10" a 8' 0" a 6' 11" a 5' 9" a
8 CSE 16(50) 13' 9" e 12' 6" e 11' 8" e 10' 5" e 14' 9" a 12' 8" a 11' 2" a 9' 6" a 12' 6" 11' 4" e 10' 8" e 9' 11" e 14' 0" i 12' 8" a 11' 2" a 9' 6" a
14(50) 14' 9" 13' 5" 12' 8" e 11' 9" e 16' 7" i 14' 10" i 13' 6" i 12' 1" a 13' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" 10' 8" e 15' 1" i 13' 8" i 12' 11" i 12' 0" a
12(50) 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 18' 6" 16' 10" i 15' 10" i 14' 9" i 15' 0" 13' 8" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" 15' 4" 14' 5" i 13' 4" i
18(33) 11' 7" e 10' 0" e 9' 2" e 7' 6" e 10' 1" a 8' 1" a 7' 0" a 5' 11" a 11' 7" e 10' 0" e 9' 2" e 7' 6" e 10' 1" a 8' 1" a 7' 0" a 5' 11" a
16(50) 14' 4" e 13' 1" e 12' 3" e 11' 5" e 16' 1" a 13' 5" a 11' 9" a 10' 0" a 13' 1" e 11' 10" e 11' 2" e 10' 4" e 14' 8" a 13' 4" a 11' 9" a 10' 0" a
8 CSS
14(50) 15' 7" 14' 2" e 13' 4" e 12' 4" e 17' 6" i 15' 11" i 14' 7" a 13' 1" a 14' 2" 12' 10" 12' 1" e 11' 3" e 15' 11" i 14' 5" i 13' 7" i 12' 7" a
12(50) 17' 5" 15' 10" 14' 10" 13' 10" 19' 6" 17' 9" i 16' 8" i 15' 6" i 15' 10" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 6" 17' 9" 16' 1" 15' 2" i 14' 1" i
18(33) 11' 1" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 11' 1" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 8' 9" a 7' 0" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
16(50) 14' 10" e 13' 0" e 11' 10" e 10' 7" e 14' 3" a 11' 8" a 10' 2" a 8' 7" a 13' 6" e 12' 3" e 11' 7" e 10' 7" e 14' 3" a 11' 8" a 10' 2" a 8' 7" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 16' 1" 14' 8" e 13' 9" e 12' 5" e 17' 6" i 15' 2" i 13' 10" a 12' 5" a 14' 8" 13' 4" 12' 6" e 11' 7" e 16' 5" i 14' 11" i 13' 10" a 12' 5" a
12(50) 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" 20' 4" i 18' 6" i 17' 1" i 15' 4" i 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 18' 6" i 16' 10" i 15' 10" i 14' 8" i
18(33) 11' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 0" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 11' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 0" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
16(50) 15' 7" e 13' 6" e 12' 4" e 11' 0" e 14' 8" a 11' 11" a 10' 5" a 8' 9" a 14' 2" e 12' 10" e 12' 1" e 11' 0" e 14' 8" a 11' 11" a 10' 5" a 8' 9" a
10 CSW
14(50) 16' 10" 15' 4" e 14' 5" e 13' 2" e 18' 7" i 16' 1" a 14' 8" a 13' 2" a 15' 4" 13' 11" e 13' 1" e 12' 2" e 17' 2" i 15' 7" i 14' 8" a 13' 2" a

• 125 psf Live Load


12(50) 18' 11" 17' 3" 16' 2" 15' 0" 21' 3" i 19' 4" i 18' 2" i 16' 4" i 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 8" 19' 4" i 17' 7" i 16' 6" i 15' 4" i
18(33) 11' 11" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 2" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 11' 11" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 2" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
16(50) 16' 5" e 14' 2" e 12' 11" e 11' 7" e 15' 1" a 12' 2" a 10' 8" a 8' 11" a 14' 11" e 13' 7" e 12' 9" e 11' 7" e 15' 1" a 12' 2" a 10' 8" a 8' 11" a
10 CSE
14(50) 17' 8" 16' 0" e 15' 1" e 14' 0" e 19' 10" i 17' 2" a 15' 8" a 13' 9" a 16' 0" 14' 7" e 13' 9" e 12' 9" e 18' 0" i 16' 4" a 15' 5" a 13' 9" a
12(50) 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 10" 15' 8" 22' 2" i 20' 1" i 18' 11" i 17' 7" i 17' 11" 16' 3" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 1" 18' 3" i 17' 2" i 16' 0" i
18(33) 11' 11" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 4" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 11' 11" a 8' 11" a 7' 5" a 5' 11" a 9' 4" a 7' 2" a 5' 11" a 4' 9" a
16(50) 17' 2" e 15' 7" e 14' 2" e 11' 11" e 15' 10" a 12' 9" a 11' 1" a 9' 4" a 15' 7" e 14' 2" e 13' 4" e 11' 11" e 15' 10" a 12' 9" a 11' 1" a 9' 4" a
10 CSS
14(50) 18' 6" e 16' 10" e 15' 10" e 14' 9" e 20' 10" i 18' 6" a 16' 10" a 14' 5" a 16' 10" 15' 4" e 14' 5" e 13' 4" e 18' 11" i 17' 2" a 16' 2" a 14' 5" a
12(50) 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 6" i 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" 21' 2" 19' 2" i 18' 1" i 16' 9" i
16(50) 16' 6" a 14' 4" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 13' 10" a 11' 1" a 9' 7" a 7' 11" a 15' 6" a 14' 1" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 13' 10" a 11' 1" a 9' 7" a 7' 11" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 18' 7" e 16' 10" e 15' 4" e 13' 9" e 19' 5" i 16' 9" a 14' 9" a 12' 7" a 16' 11" 15' 4" e 14' 5" e 13' 5" e 19' 0" i 16' 9" a 14' 9" a 12' 7" a
12(50) 21' 1" 19' 2" 18' 1" 16' 9" 23' 8" i 20' 11" i 19' 2" i 17' 1" i 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 6" i 19' 7" i 18' 5" i 17' 1" i
16(50) 17' 2" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 14' 1" a 11' 3" a 9' 9" a 7' 11" a 16' 3" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 14' 1" a 11' 3" a 9' 9" a 7' 11" a
12 CSW 14(50) 19' 5" e 17' 7" e 16' 3" e 14' 6" e 20' 7" a 17' 4" a 15' 3" a 12' 11" a 17' 7" 16' 0" e 15' 1" e 14' 0" e 19' 9" i 17' 4" a 15' 3" a 12' 11" a
12(50) 22' 0" 20' 0" 18' 9" 17' 5" e 24' 8" i 22' 4" i 20' 5" i 18' 3" i 20' 0" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 10" 22' 5" i 20' 4" i 19' 2" i 17' 9" i
16(50) 17' 6" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 14' 3" a 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 7' 11" a 16' 11" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 14' 3" a 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 7' 11" a
12 CSE 14(50) 20' 2" e 17' 11" e 16' 4" e 14' 8" e 20' 8" a 17' 5" a 15' 3" a 13' 0" a 18' 4" e 16' 8" e 15' 8" e 14' 7" e 20' 7" a 17' 5" a 15' 3" a 13' 0" a
12(50) 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 1" e 25' 7" i 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 18' 11" i 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 6" i
16(50) 19' 8" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 15' 0" a 11' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 11" a 18' 0" a 14' 9" a 12' 4" a 9' 10" a 15' 0" a 11' 10" a 9' 10" a 7' 11" a
12 CSS 14(50) 21' 5" e 19' 5" e 18' 4" e 16' 5" e 22' 9" a 18' 7" a 16' 3" a 13' 10" a 19' 5" e 17' 8" e 16' 8" e 15' 5" e 21' 10" a 18' 7" a 16' 3" a 13' 10" a
12(50) 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 6" 19' 0" e 26' 11" i 24' 5" i 23' 0" i 21' 4" a 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" e 24' 5" i 22' 2" i 20' 11" i 19' 5" i
16(50) 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 2" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 2" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 21' 0" e 18' 4" e 16' 8" e 14' 11" e 20' 3" a 16' 6" a 14' 4" a 12' 2" a 19' 1" e 17' 4" e 16' 3" e 14' 11" e 20' 3" a 16' 6" a 14' 4" a 12' 2" a
12(50) 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 5" 18' 9" e 26' 6" i 22' 11" i 20' 11" i 18' 9" i 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" e 24' 5" i 22' 2" i 20' 10" i 18' 9" i
16(50) 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 4" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 4" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a
14 CSW 14(50) 21' 10" e 19' 4" e 17' 8" e 15' 10" e 20' 11" a 16' 11" a 14' 9" a 12' 5" a 19' 10" e 18' 0" e 17' 0" e 15' 9" e 20' 11" a 16' 11" a 14' 9" a 12' 5" a
12(50) 24' 10" 22' 7" 21' 3" e 19' 9" e 27' 11" i 24' 5" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" a 22' 7" 20' 6" 19' 3" 17' 11" e 25' 4" i 23' 0" i 21' 8" i 20' 0" a
16(50) 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 5" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 5" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a
14 CSE 14(50) 22' 6" e 19' 6" e 17' 9" e 15' 11" e 20' 11" a 17' 0" a 14' 10" a 12' 6" a 20' 8" e 18' 9" e 17' 8" e 15' 11" e 20' 11" a 17' 0" a 14' 10" a 12' 6" a
12(50) 25' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" e 20' 5" e 28' 11" i 25' 4" i 23' 2" i 20' 8" a 23' 5" 21' 3" 20' 0" 18' 7" e 26' 3" i 23' 10" i 22' 6" i 20' 8" a
16(50) 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 6" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a 16' 10" a 12' 7" a 10' 6" a 8' 5" a 13' 6" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 6' 9" a
14 CSS 14(50) 23' 10" e 21' 1" e 19' 3" e 16' 10" e 21' 11" a 17' 8" a 15' 5" a 12' 11" a 21' 7" e 19' 8" e 18' 6" e 16' 10" e 21' 11" a 17' 8" a 15' 5" a 12' 11" a
12(50) 26' 11" 24' 6" 23' 0" e 21' 5" e 30' 3" i 27' 4" i 24' 11" a 22' 3" a 24' 6" 22' 3" 20' 11" 19' 5" e 27' 6" i 25' 0" i 23' 6" i 21' 10" a

Floor Joist Span Table Notes (continued)


5) Deflection checks are computed using unbalanced loads for the two equal span condition.
6) “e” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the end supports only.
7) “i” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the interior support only.
8) “a” indicates that web stiffeners are required at all supports.

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125 psf Live Load and 25 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 7' 2" e 6' 2" e 5' 3" e 4' 3" e 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 4' 1" a 3' 5" a 7' 2" e 6' 2" e 5' 3" e 4' 3" e 5' 11" a 4' 9" a 4' 1" a 3' 5" a
18(33) 8' 8" e 7' 6" e 6' 10" e 6' 1" e 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 8" a 5' 9" a 8' 6" e 7' 6" e 6' 10" e 6' 1" e 8' 8" a 7' 6" a 6' 8" a 5' 9" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 10' 0" 9' 1" 8' 7" e 7' 11" e 11' 3" i 10' 1" i 9' 3" a 8' 3" a 9' 1" 8' 3" 7' 9" e 7' 3" e 10' 2" i 9' 3" i 8' 9" i 8' 1" a
14(50) 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" 12' 0" i 10' 11" i 10' 3" i 9' 5" i 9' 9" 8' 10" 8' 4" 7' 9" 10' 11" i 9' 11" i 9' 4" i 8' 8" i
12(50) 11' 11" 10' 10" 10' 2" 9' 6" 13' 5" 12' 2" i 11' 5" i 10' 7" i 10' 10" 9' 10" 9' 3" 8' 7" 12' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" 9' 8" i
20(33) 7' 4" e 6' 4" e 5' 3" e 4' 3" e 6' 0" a 4' 10" a 4' 2" a 3' 5" a 7' 4" e 6' 4" e 5' 3" e 4' 3" e 6' 0" a 4' 10" a 4' 2" a 3' 5" a
Floor Joist Span Tables

18(33) 8' 9" e 7' 7" e 6' 11" e 6' 2" e 8' 9" a 7' 7" a 6' 9" a 5' 9" a 8' 9" e 7' 7" e 6' 11" e 6' 2" e 8' 9" a 7' 7" a 6' 9" a 5' 9" a
6 CSW 16(50) 10' 6" 9' 7" e 9' 0" e 8' 3" e 11' 8" i 10' 1" i 9' 2" a 8' 3" a 9' 7" 8' 8" 8' 2" e 7' 7" e 10' 9" i 9' 9" i 9' 2" a 8' 3" a
14(50) 11' 3" 10' 3" 9' 8" 8' 11" 12' 8" i 11' 6" i 10' 10" i 9' 11" i 10' 3" 9' 4" 8' 9" 8' 2" 11' 6" i 10' 5" i 9' 10" i 9' 2" i
12(50) 12' 7" 11' 5" 10' 9" 10' 0" 14' 1" 12' 10" i 12' 1" i 11' 2" i 11' 5" 10' 4" 9' 9" 9' 1" 12' 10" 11' 8" 10' 11" 10' 2" i
20(33) 7' 6" e 6' 4" e 5' 3" e 4' 3" e 6' 1" a 4' 10" a 4' 2" a 3' 5" a 7' 6" e 6' 4" e 5' 3" e 4' 3" e 6' 1" a 4' 10" a 4' 2" a 3' 5" a
18(33) 9' 0" e 7' 9" e 7' 1" e 6' 4" e 9' 0" a 7' 9" a 6' 11" a 5' 10" a 9' 0" e 7' 9" e 7' 1" e 6' 4" e 9' 0" a 7' 9" a 6' 11" a 5' 10" a
6 CSE 16(50) 11' 0" 10' 0" e 9' 4" e 8' 5" e 11' 11" i 10' 4" i 9' 5" a 8' 5" a 10' 0" 9' 1" 8' 6" e 7' 11" e 11' 2" i 10' 2" i 9' 5" a 8' 5" a
14(50) 11' 10" 10' 9" 10' 1" 9' 5" e 13' 3" i 11' 9" i 10' 9" i 9' 7" i 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" 12' 1" i 10' 11" i 10' 4" i 9' 7" i
12(50) 13' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 10' 5" 14' 9" 13' 5" i 12' 8" i 11' 9" i 12' 0" 10' 11" 10' 3" 9' 6" 13' 5" 12' 3" 11' 6" 10' 8" i
18(33) 9' 5" e 8' 2" e 7' 5" e 6' 8" e 9' 5" a 8' 0" a 7' 1" a 6' 0" a 9' 5" e 8' 2" e 7' 5" e 6' 8" e 9' 5" a 8' 0" a 7' 1" a 6' 0" a
16(50) 11' 6" 10' 5" e 9' 10" e 9' 1" e 12' 11" i 11' 4" a 10' 4" a 9' 3" a 10' 5" 9' 6" e 8' 11" e 8' 3" e 11' 9" i 10' 8" i 10' 0" a 9' 3" a
6 CSS
14(50) 12' 6" 11' 4" 10' 8" 9' 11" e 14' 0" i 12' 9" i 11' 8" i 10' 5" i 11' 4" 10' 4" 9' 8" 9' 0" 12' 9" i 11' 7" i 10' 11" i 10' 1" i
12(50) 13' 11" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 15' 7" 14' 2" i 13' 4" i 12' 5" i 12' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 10' 0" 14' 2" 12' 11" 12' 2" 11' 3" i
20(33) 6' 4" a 4' 9" a 3' 11" a 3' 2" a 5' 0" a 3' 9" a 3' 2" a 2' 6" a 6' 4" a 4' 9" a 3' 11" a 3' 2" a 5' 0" a 3' 9" a 3' 2" a 2' 6" a
18(33) 9' 5" e 8' 2" e 7' 6" e 6' 8" e 8' 9" a 7' 1" a 6' 2" a 5' 2" a 9' 5" e 8' 2" e 7' 6" e 6' 8" e 8' 9" a 7' 1" a 6' 2" a 5' 2" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 12' 6" e 11' 1" e 10' 1" e 9' 1" e 12' 10" i 11' 1" a 9' 11" a 8' 6" a 11' 4" 10' 4" e 9' 9" e 9' 0" e 12' 9" i 11' 1" a 9' 11" a 8' 6" a
14(50) 13' 6" 12' 3" 11' 7" e 10' 6" e 14' 10" i 12' 11" i 11' 9" i 10' 6" a 12' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" 9' 9" e 13' 9" i 12' 6" i 11' 9" i 10' 6" a
12(50) 15' 1" 13' 8" 12' 11" 12' 0" 16' 11" i 15' 4" i 14' 6" i 13' 5" i 13' 8" 12' 5" 11' 8" 10' 10" 15' 4" 14' 0" i 13' 2" i 12' 2" i
20(33) 6' 4" a 4' 9" a 3' 11" a 3' 2" a 5' 0" a 3' 9" a 3' 2" a 2' 6" a 6' 4" a 4' 9" a 3' 11" a 3' 2" a 5' 0" a 3' 9" a 3' 2" a 2' 6" a
18(33) 10' 8" e 9' 3" e 8' 5" e 7' 0" e 9' 4" a 7' 6" a 6' 6" a 5' 5" a 10' 8" e 9' 3" e 8' 5" e 7' 0" e 9' 4" a 7' 6" a 6' 6" a 5' 5" a
8 CSW 16(50) 13' 2" e 12' 0" e 11' 2" e 10' 0" e 14' 2" a 12' 0" a 10' 7" a 9' 0" a 12' 0" e 10' 11" e 10' 3" e 9' 6" e 13' 6" i 12' 0" a 10' 7" a 9' 0" a
14(50) 14' 2" 12' 10" 12' 1" e 11' 3" e 15' 11" i 14' 5" i 13' 7" a 12' 1" a 12' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" e 10' 3" e 14' 5" i 13' 2" i 12' 4" i 11' 6" a
12(50) 15' 10" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 6" 17' 9" i 16' 1" i 15' 2" i 14' 1" i 14' 4" 13' 1" 12' 3" 11' 5" 16' 1" 14' 8" i 13' 9" i 12' 10" i
20(33) 6' 4" a 4' 9" a 3' 11" a 3' 2" a 5' 0" a 3' 9" a 3' 2" a 2' 6" a 6' 4" a 4' 9" a 3' 11" a 3' 2" a 5' 0" a 3' 9" a 3' 2" a 2' 6" a
18(33) 10' 9" e 9' 4" e 8' 6" e 7' 0" e 9' 4" a 7' 6" a 6' 7" a 5' 6" a 10' 9" e 9' 4" e 8' 6" e 7' 0" e 9' 4" a 7' 6" a 6' 7" a 5' 6" a
8 CSE 16(50) 13' 9" e 12' 4" e 11' 3" e 10' 1" e 14' 3" a 12' 1" a 10' 8" a 9' 1" a 12' 6" e 11' 4" e 10' 8" e 9' 11" e 14' 0" a 12' 1" a 10' 8" a 9' 1" a
14(50) 14' 9" 13' 5" e 12' 8" e 11' 8" e 16' 7" i 14' 4" i 13' 1" a 11' 8" a 13' 5" 12' 2" 11' 6" e 10' 8" e 15' 1" i 13' 8" i 12' 11" a 11' 8" a
12(50) 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 18' 6" i 16' 10" i 15' 10" i 14' 9" i 15' 0" 13' 8" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" 15' 4" i 14' 5" i 13' 4" i
18(33) 11' 2" e 9' 8" e 8' 9" e 7' 0" e 9' 7" a 7' 8" a 6' 8" a 5' 6" a 11' 2" e 9' 8" e 8' 9" e 7' 0" e 9' 7" a 7' 8" a 6' 8" a 5' 6" a
16(50) 14' 4" e 13' 1" e 12' 3" e 11' 0" e 15' 7" a 12' 9" a 11' 2" a 9' 6" a 13' 1" e 11' 10" e 11' 2" e 10' 4" e 14' 8" a 12' 9" a 11' 2" a 9' 6" a
8 CSS
14(50) 15' 7" 14' 2" e 13' 4" e 12' 4" e 17' 6" i 15' 6" a 14' 1" a 12' 8" a 14' 2" 12' 10" 12' 1" e 11' 3" e 15' 11" i 14' 5" i 13' 7" a 12' 7" a
12(50) 17' 5" 15' 10" 14' 10" 13' 10" 19' 6" i 17' 9" i 16' 8" i 15' 6" i 15' 10" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 6" 17' 9" 16' 1" i 15' 2" i 14' 1" i
18(33) 10' 8" a 8' 4" a 6' 11" a 5' 7" a 8' 4" a 6' 7" a 5' 7" a 4' 5" a 10' 8" a 8' 4" a 6' 11" a 5' 7" a 8' 4" a 6' 7" a 5' 7" a 4' 5" a
16(50) 14' 6" e 12' 6" e 11' 5" e 10' 3" e 13' 7" a 11' 0" a 9' 8" a 8' 1" a 13' 6" e 12' 3" e 11' 5" e 10' 3" e 13' 7" a 11' 0" a 9' 8" a 8' 1" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 16' 1" 14' 8" e 13' 5" e 12' 0" e 16' 11" i 14' 8" i 13' 5" a 12' 0" a 14' 8" 13' 4" e 12' 6" e 11' 7" e 16' 5" i 14' 8" i 13' 5" a 12' 0" a
12(50) 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 5" 20' 4" i 18' 1" i 16' 6" i 14' 9" i 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 18' 6" i 16' 10" i 15' 10" i 14' 8" i
18(33) 11' 1" a 8' 4" a 6' 11" a 5' 7" a 8' 6" a 6' 8" a 5' 7" a 4' 5" a 11' 1" a 8' 4" a 6' 11" a 5' 7" a 8' 6" a 6' 8" a 5' 7" a 4' 5" a
16(50) 15' 1" e 13' 1" e 11' 11" e 10' 8" e 13' 11" a 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 8' 3" a 14' 2" e 12' 10" e 11' 11" e 10' 8" e 13' 11" a 11' 4" a 9' 10" a 8' 3" a
10 CSW
14(50) 16' 10" 15' 4" e 14' 2" e 12' 8" e 17' 11" i 15' 6" a 14' 2" a 12' 7" a 15' 4" 13' 11" e 13' 1" e 12' 2" e 17' 2" i 15' 6" a 14' 2" a 12' 7" a
12(50) 18' 11" 17' 3" 16' 2" 15' 0" 21' 3" i 19' 4" i 17' 8" i 15' 10" i 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 8" 19' 4" i 17' 7" i 16' 6" i 15' 4" i
18(33) 11' 1" a 8' 4" a 6' 11" a 5' 7" a 8' 8" a 6' 8" a 5' 7" a 4' 5" a 11' 1" a 8' 4" a 6' 11" a 5' 7" a 8' 8" a 6' 8" a 5' 7" a 4' 5" a
16(50) 15' 10" e 13' 8" e 12' 6" e 11' 1" e 14' 4" a 11' 7" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a 14' 11" e 13' 7" e 12' 6" e 11' 1" e 14' 4" a 11' 7" a 10' 1" a 8' 5" a
10 CSE
14(50) 17' 8" e 16' 0" e 15' 1" e 13' 7" e 19' 2" i 16' 7" a 15' 2" a 13' 1" a 16' 0" 14' 7" e 13' 9" e 12' 9" e 18' 0" i 16' 4" a 15' 2" a 13' 1" a
12(50) 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 10" 15' 8" 22' 2" i 20' 1" i 18' 11" i 17' 7" i 17' 11" 16' 3" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 1" i 18' 3" i 17' 2" i 16' 0" i
18(33) 11' 1" a 8' 4" a 6' 11" a 5' 7" a 8' 10" a 6' 8" a 5' 7" a 4' 5" a 11' 1" a 8' 4" a 6' 11" a 5' 7" a 8' 10" a 6' 8" a 5' 7" a 4' 5" a
16(50) 17' 2" e 15' 0" e 13' 9" e 11' 1" e 15' 0" a 12' 1" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a 15' 7" e 14' 2" e 13' 4" e 11' 1" e 15' 0" a 12' 1" a 10' 6" a 8' 9" a
10 CSS
14(50) 18' 6" e 16' 10" e 15' 10" e 14' 7" e 20' 7" a 17' 10" a 16' 0" a 13' 9" a 16' 10" 15' 4" e 14' 5" e 13' 4" e 18' 11" i 17' 2" a 16' 0" a 13' 9" a
12(50) 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" e 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 6" i 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" 21' 2" i 19' 2" i 18' 1" i 16' 9" i
16(50) 16' 0" a 13' 10" a 11' 6" a 9' 2" a 13' 2" a 10' 6" a 9' 1" a 7' 4" a 15' 6" a 13' 10" a 11' 6" a 9' 2" a 13' 2" a 10' 6" a 9' 1" a 7' 4" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 18' 7" e 16' 3" e 14' 10" e 13' 3" e 18' 9" i 15' 11" a 14' 0" a 11' 11" a 16' 11" e 15' 4" e 14' 5" e 13' 3" e 18' 9" i 15' 11" a 14' 0" a 11' 11" a
12(50) 21' 1" 19' 2" 18' 1" 16' 6" e 23' 4" i 20' 3" i 18' 6" i 16' 6" i 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" 21' 6" i 19' 7" i 18' 5" i 16' 6" i
16(50) 16' 7" a 13' 10" a 11' 6" a 9' 2" a 13' 5" a 10' 8" a 9' 2" a 7' 4" a 16' 3" a 13' 10" a 11' 6" a 9' 2" a 13' 5" a 10' 8" a 9' 2" a 7' 4" a
12 CSW 14(50) 19' 5" e 17' 2" e 15' 8" e 14' 0" e 19' 10" a 16' 6" a 14' 6" a 12' 4" a 17' 7" e 16' 0" e 15' 1" e 14' 0" e 19' 9" a 16' 6" a 14' 6" a 12' 4" a
12(50) 22' 0" 20' 0" 18' 9" 17' 5" e 24' 8" i 21' 7" i 19' 9" i 17' 8" i 20' 0" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 10" 22' 5" i 20' 4" i 19' 2" i 17' 8" i
16(50) 16' 11" a 13' 10" a 11' 6" a 9' 2" a 13' 6" a 10' 9" a 9' 2" a 7' 4" a 16' 11" a 13' 10" a 11' 6" a 9' 2" a 13' 6" a 10' 9" a 9' 2" a 7' 4" a
12 CSE 14(50) 20' 0" e 17' 4" e 15' 10" e 14' 2" e 20' 0" a 16' 7" a 14' 7" a 12' 4" a 18' 4" e 16' 8" e 15' 8" e 14' 2" e 20' 0" a 16' 7" a 14' 7" a 12' 4" a
12(50) 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" 18' 1" e 25' 7" i 22' 5" i 20' 6" i 18' 4" i 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" e 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 4" i
16(50) 18' 5" a 13' 10" a 11' 6" a 9' 2" a 14' 2" a 11' 0" a 9' 2" a 7' 4" a 18' 0" a 13' 10" a 11' 6" a 9' 2" a 14' 2" a 11' 0" a 9' 2" a 7' 4" a
12 CSS 14(50) 21' 5" e 19' 5" e 17' 9" e 15' 10" e 21' 9" a 17' 8" a 15' 6" a 13' 1" a 19' 5" e 17' 8" e 16' 8" e 15' 5" e 21' 9" a 17' 8" a 15' 6" a 13' 1" a
12(50) 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 6" e 19' 0" e 26' 11" i 24' 5" i 23' 0" i 21' 4" a 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" e 24' 5" i 22' 2" i 20' 11" i 19' 5" a
16(50) 15' 9" a 11' 9" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 12' 5" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 3" a 15' 9" a 11' 9" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 12' 5" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 3" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 20' 5" e 17' 8" e 16' 2" e 14' 5" e 19' 3" a 15' 8" a 13' 8" a 11' 6" a 19' 1" e 17' 4" e 16' 2" e 14' 5" e 19' 3" a 15' 8" a 13' 8" a 11' 6" a
12(50) 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 3" e 18' 1" e 25' 7" i 22' 2" i 20' 3" i 18' 1" i 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" 17' 3" e 24' 5" i 22' 2" i 20' 3" i 18' 1" i
16(50) 15' 9" a 11' 9" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 12' 7" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 3" a 15' 9" a 11' 9" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 12' 7" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 3" a
14 CSW 14(50) 21' 7" e 18' 8" e 17' 1" e 15' 3" e 19' 11" a 16' 1" a 14' 0" a 11' 10" a 19' 10" e 18' 0" e 17' 0" e 15' 3" e 19' 11" a 16' 1" a 14' 0" a 11' 10" a
12(50) 24' 10" 22' 7" 21' 3" e 19' 3" e 27' 3" i 23' 8" i 21' 7" i 19' 3" a 22' 7" 20' 6" 19' 3" 17' 11" e 25' 4" i 23' 0" i 21' 7" i 19' 3" a
16(50) 15' 9" a 11' 9" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 12' 7" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 3" a 15' 9" a 11' 9" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 12' 7" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 3" a
14 CSE 14(50) 21' 9" e 18' 10" e 17' 2" e 15' 4" e 19' 11" a 16' 2" a 14' 1" a 11' 10" a 20' 8" e 18' 9" e 17' 2" e 15' 4" e 19' 11" a 16' 2" a 14' 1" a 11' 10" a
12(50) 25' 9" 23' 5" 22' 0" e 20' 0" e 28' 3" i 24' 6" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" a 23' 5" 21' 3" 20' 0" e 18' 7" e 26' 3" i 23' 10" i 22' 4" i 20' 0" a
16(50) 15' 9" a 11' 9" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 12' 7" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 3" a 15' 9" a 11' 9" a 9' 10" a 7' 10" a 12' 7" a 9' 5" a 7' 10" a 6' 3" a
14 CSS 14(50) 23' 6" e 20' 5" e 18' 7" e 15' 9" e 20' 10" a 16' 10" a 14' 7" a 12' 3" a 21' 7" e 19' 8" e 18' 6" e 15' 9" e 20' 10" a 16' 10" a 14' 7" a 12' 3" a
12(50) 26' 11" 24' 6" e 23' 0" e 21' 5" e 30' 3" i 26' 4" i 24' 1" a 21' 6" a 24' 6" 22' 3" 20' 11" e 19' 5" e 27' 6" i 25' 0" i 23' 6" a 21' 6" a

Floor Joist Span Table Notes


1) Web punchouts are not considered for shear and web crippling.
2) Spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange.
3) For two equal spans, tabulated span is the center to center distance from either end bearing to the center bearing. The joist must be continuous over the center bearing.
4) Web crippling bearing length is assumed to be 3.5". Joist flange must be fastened to the support.

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Floor Joist Span Tables

Floor Joist Span Tables


125 psf Live Load and 40 psf Dead Load (TL Defl.=L/240)
Live Load Deflection L/360 Live Load Deflection L/480
Member Single Span Two Equal Spans Single Span Two Equal Spans
Gauge Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c. Spacing (in) o.c.
Size Type
(ksi) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
20(33) 6' 10" e 5' 9" e 4' 10" e 3' 10" e 5' 6" a 4' 5" a 3' 10" a 3' 1" a 6' 10" e 5' 9" e 4' 10" e 3' 10" e 5' 6" a 4' 5" a 3' 10" a 3' 1" a
18(33) 8' 3" e 7' 2" e 6' 6" e 5' 10" e 8' 3" a 7' 2" a 6' 4" a 5' 4" a 8' 3" e 7' 2" e 6' 6" e 5' 10" e 8' 3" a 7' 2" a 6' 4" a 5' 4" a
6 CSJ 16(50) 10' 0" 9' 1" e 8' 7" e 7' 11" e 11' 2" i 9' 8" i 8' 10" a 7' 11" a 9' 1" 8' 3" 7' 9" e 7' 3" e 10' 2" i 9' 3" i 8' 9" a 7' 11" a
14(50) 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" e 12' 0" i 10' 11" i 10' 0" i 9' 0" i 9' 9" 8' 10" 8' 4" 7' 9" 10' 11" i 9' 11" i 9' 4" i 8' 8" i
12(50) 11' 11" 10' 10" 10' 2" 9' 6" 13' 5" 12' 2" i 11' 5" i 10' 7" i 10' 10" 9' 10" 9' 3" 8' 7" 12' 2" 11' 1" 10' 5" i 9' 8" i
20(33) 7' 0" e 5' 9" e 4' 10" e 3' 10" e 5' 7" a 4' 5" a 3' 10" a 3' 1" a 7' 0" e 5' 9" e 4' 10" e 3' 10" e 5' 7" a 4' 5" a 3' 10" a 3' 1" a
18(33) 8' 4" e 7' 3" e 6' 7" e 5' 11" e 8' 4" a 7' 2" a 6' 4" a 5' 5" a 8' 4" e 7' 3" e 6' 7" e 5' 11" e 8' 4" a 7' 2" a 6' 4" a 5' 5" a
6 CSW 16(50) 10' 6" 9' 7" e 8' 9" e 7' 10" e 11' 1" i 9' 7" i 8' 9" a 7' 10" a 9' 7" 8' 8" e 8' 2" e 7' 7" e 10' 9" i 9' 7" i 8' 9" a 7' 10" a
14(50) 11' 3" 10' 3" 9' 8" 8' 11" e 12' 8" i 11' 6" i 10' 7" i 9' 6" i 10' 3" 9' 4" 8' 9" 8' 2" 11' 6" i 10' 5" i 9' 10" i 9' 2" i
12(50) 12' 7" 11' 5" 10' 9" 10' 0" 14' 1" 12' 10" i 12' 1" i 11' 2" i 11' 5" 10' 4" 9' 9" 9' 1" 12' 10" 11' 8" 10' 11" i 10' 2" i
20(33) 7' 2" e 5' 9" e 4' 10" e 3' 10" e 5' 8" a 4' 6" a 3' 10" a 3' 1" a 7' 2" e 5' 9" e 4' 10" e 3' 10" e 5' 8" a 4' 6" a 3' 10" a 3' 1" a
18(33) 8' 7" e 7' 5" e 6' 9" e 6' 1" e 8' 7" a 7' 4" a 6' 5" a 5' 6" a 8' 7" e 7' 5" e 6' 9" e 6' 1" e 8' 7" a 7' 4" a 6' 5" a 5' 6" a
6 CSE 16(50) 11' 0" 9' 10" e 9' 0" e 8' 1" e 11' 4" i 9' 10" a 9' 0" a 8' 1" a 10' 0" 9' 1" e 8' 6" e 7' 11" e 11' 2" i 9' 10" a 9' 0" a 8' 1" a
14(50) 11' 10" 10' 9" 10' 1" 9' 2" e 12' 11" i 11' 3" i 10' 3" i 9' 2" i 10' 9" 9' 9" 9' 2" 8' 6" e 12' 1" i 10' 11" i 10' 3" i 9' 2" i
12(50) 13' 2" 12' 0" 11' 3" 10' 5" 14' 9" i 13' 5" i 12' 8" i 11' 9" i 12' 0" 10' 11" 10' 3" 9' 6" 13' 5" 12' 3" i 11' 6" i 10' 8" i
18(33) 9' 0" e 7' 9" e 7' 1" e 6' 4" e 9' 0" a 7' 6" a 6' 7" a 5' 8" a 9' 0" e 7' 9" e 7' 1" e 6' 4" e 9' 0" a 7' 6" a 6' 7" a 5' 8" a
16(50) 11' 6" e 10' 5" e 9' 10" e 8' 10" e 12' 5" i 10' 9" a 9' 10" a 8' 10" a 10' 5" 9' 6" e 8' 11" e 8' 3" e 11' 9" i 10' 8" a 9' 10" a 8' 10" a
6 CSS
14(50) 12' 6" 11' 4" 10' 8" e 9' 11" e 14' 0" i 12' 2" i 11' 1" i 9' 11" a 11' 4" 10' 4" 9' 8" 9' 0" e 12' 9" i 11' 7" i 10' 11" i 9' 11" a
12(50) 13' 11" 12' 8" 11' 11" 11' 1" 15' 7" i 14' 2" i 13' 4" i 12' 5" i 12' 8" 11' 6" 10' 10" 10' 0" 14' 2" 12' 11" i 12' 2" i 11' 3" i
20(33) 5' 9" a 4' 4" a 3' 7" a 2' 10" a 4' 7" a 3' 5" a 2' 10" a 2' 3" a 5' 9" a 4' 4" a 3' 7" a 2' 10" a 4' 7" a 3' 5" a 2' 10" a 2' 3" a
18(33) 9' 0" e 7' 10" e 7' 2" e 6' 4" e 8' 2" a 6' 7" a 5' 9" a 4' 10" a 9' 0" e 7' 10" e 7' 2" e 6' 4" e 8' 2" a 6' 7" a 5' 9" a 4' 10" a
8 CSJ 16(50) 12' 2" e 10' 7" e 9' 8" e 8' 7" e 12' 2" i 10' 7" a 9' 4" a 7' 11" a 11' 4" e 10' 4" e 9' 8" e 8' 7" e 12' 2" i 10' 7" a 9' 4" a 7' 11" a
14(50) 13' 6" 12' 3" e 11' 3" e 10' 0" e 14' 2" i 12' 3" i 11' 3" i 10' 0" a 12' 3" 11' 2" 10' 6" e 9' 9" e 13' 9" i 12' 3" i 11' 3" i 10' 0" a
12(50) 15' 1" 13' 8" 12' 11" 12' 0" 16' 11" i 15' 4" i 14' 6" i 13' 3" i 13' 8" 12' 5" 11' 8" 10' 10" 15' 4" 14' 0" i 13' 2" i 12' 2" i
20(33) 5' 9" a 4' 4" a 3' 7" a 2' 10" a 4' 7" a 3' 5" a 2' 10" a 2' 3" a 5' 9" a 4' 4" a 3' 7" a 2' 10" a 4' 7" a 3' 5" a 2' 10" a 2' 3" a
18(33) 10' 2" e 8' 10" e 7' 11" e 6' 4" e 8' 8" a 7' 0" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a 10' 2" e 8' 10" e 7' 11" e 6' 4" e 8' 8" a 7' 0" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a
8 CSW 16(50) 13' 2" e 11' 8" e 10' 8" e 9' 6" e 13' 6" a 11' 3" a 9' 11" a 8' 5" a 12' 0" e 10' 11" e 10' 3" e 9' 6" e 13' 6" a 11' 3" a 9' 11" a 8' 5" a
14(50) 14' 2" 12' 10" e 12' 1" e 11' 3" e 15' 11" i 14' 2" i 12' 11" a 11' 7" a 12' 10" 11' 8" 11' 0" e 10' 3" e 14' 5" i 13' 2" i 12' 4" a 11' 6" a
12(50) 15' 10" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 6" 17' 9" i 16' 1" i 15' 2" i 14' 0" i 14' 4" 13' 1" 12' 3" 11' 5" 16' 1" 14' 8" i 13' 9" i 12' 10" i
20(33) 5' 9" a 4' 4" a 3' 7" a 2' 10" a 4' 7" a 3' 5" a 2' 10" a 2' 3" a 5' 9" a 4' 4" a 3' 7" a 2' 10" a 4' 7" a 3' 5" a 2' 10" a 2' 3" a
18(33) 10' 3" e 8' 10" e 7' 11" e 6' 4" e 8' 9" a 7' 0" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a 10' 3" e 8' 10" e 7' 11" e 6' 4" e 8' 9" a 7' 0" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a
8 CSE 16(50) 13' 7" e 11' 9" e 10' 9" e 9' 7" e 13' 7" a 11' 4" a 9' 11" a 8' 5" a 12' 6" e 11' 4" e 10' 8" e 9' 7" e 13' 7" a 11' 4" a 9' 11" a 8' 5" a
14(50) 14' 9" 13' 5" e 12' 6" e 11' 2" e 15' 9" i 13' 8" i 12' 6" a 11' 2" a 13' 5" 12' 2" e 11' 6" e 10' 8" e 15' 1" i 13' 8" i 12' 6" a 11' 2" a
12(50) 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 18' 6" i 16' 10" i 15' 10" i 14' 6" i 15' 0" 13' 8" 12' 10" 11' 11" 16' 10" i 15' 4" i 14' 5" i 13' 4" i
18(33) 10' 8" e 9' 3" e 7' 11" e 6' 4" e 8' 11" a 7' 1" a 6' 2" a 5' 1" a 10' 8" e 9' 3" e 7' 11" e 6' 4" e 8' 11" a 7' 1" a 6' 2" a 5' 1" a
16(50) 14' 4" e 12' 11" e 11' 9" e 10' 6" e 14' 7" a 11' 11" a 10' 6" a 8' 10" a 13' 1" e 11' 10" e 11' 2" e 10' 4" e 14' 7" a 11' 11" a 10' 6" a 8' 10" a
8 CSS
14(50) 15' 7" 14' 2" e 13' 4" e 12' 0" e 17' 0" i 14' 9" a 13' 6" a 12' 0" a 14' 2" 12' 10" e 12' 1" e 11' 3" e 15' 11" i 14' 5" a 13' 6" a 12' 0" a
12(50) 17' 5" 15' 10" 14' 10" 13' 10" 19' 6" i 17' 9" i 16' 8" i 15' 6" i 15' 10" 14' 4" 13' 6" 12' 6" 17' 9" i 16' 1" i 15' 2" i 14' 1" i
18(33) 10' 1" a 7' 7" a 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 7' 8" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a 4' 0" a 10' 1" a 7' 7" a 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 7' 8" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a 4' 0" a
16(50) 13' 10" e 11' 11" e 10' 11" e 9' 9" e 12' 9" a 10' 3" a 8' 11" a 7' 7" a 13' 6" e 11' 11" e 10' 11" e 9' 9" e 12' 9" a 10' 3" a 8' 11" a 7' 7" a
10 CSJ
14(50) 16' 1" e 14' 0" e 12' 9" e 11' 5" e 16' 2" i 14' 0" a 12' 9" a 11' 4" a 14' 8" 13' 4" e 12' 6" e 11' 5" e 16' 2" i 14' 0" a 12' 9" a 11' 4" a
12(50) 18' 2" 16' 6" 15' 6" 14' 1" 19' 11" i 17' 3" i 15' 9" i 14' 1" i 16' 6" 15' 0" 14' 1" 13' 1" 18' 6" i 16' 10" i 15' 9" i 14' 1" i
18(33) 10' 1" a 7' 7" a 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 7' 11" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a 4' 0" a 10' 1" a 7' 7" a 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 7' 11" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a 4' 0" a
16(50) 14' 4" e 12' 5" e 11' 4" e 10' 1" e 13' 0" a 10' 6" a 9' 2" a 7' 8" a 14' 2" e 12' 5" e 11' 4" e 10' 1" e 13' 0" a 10' 6" a 9' 2" a 7' 8" a
10 CSW
14(50) 16' 10" e 14' 10" e 13' 6" e 12' 1" e 17' 1" i 14' 10" a 13' 6" a 11' 9" a 15' 4" 13' 11" e 13' 1" e 12' 1" e 17' 1" i 14' 10" a 13' 6" a 11' 9" a

• 125 psf Live Load


12(50) 18' 11" 17' 3" 16' 2" 15' 0" e 21' 3" i 18' 6" i 16' 10" i 15' 1" i 17' 3" 15' 8" 14' 9" 13' 8" 19' 4" i 17' 7" i 16' 6" i 15' 1" i
18(33) 10' 1" a 7' 7" a 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 8' 0" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a 4' 0" a 10' 1" a 7' 7" a 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 8' 0" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a 4' 0" a
16(50) 15' 1" e 13' 1" e 11' 11" e 10' 1" e 13' 4" a 10' 9" a 9' 4" a 7' 10" a 14' 11" e 13' 1" e 11' 11" e 10' 1" e 13' 4" a 10' 9" a 9' 4" a 7' 10" a
10 CSE
14(50) 17' 8" e 15' 10" e 14' 6" e 12' 11" e 18' 4" a 15' 10" a 14' 4" a 12' 3" a 16' 0" e 14' 7" e 13' 9" e 12' 9" e 18' 0" i 15' 10" a 14' 4" a 12' 3" a
12(50) 19' 9" 17' 11" 16' 10" 15' 8" e 22' 2" i 20' 1" i 18' 11" i 16' 11" i 17' 11" 16' 3" 15' 4" 14' 3" 20' 1" i 18' 3" i 17' 2" i 16' 0" i
18(33) 10' 1" a 7' 7" a 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 8' 1" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a 4' 0" a 10' 1" a 7' 7" a 6' 4" a 5' 1" a 8' 1" a 6' 1" a 5' 1" a 4' 0" a
16(50) 16' 7" e 14' 4" e 12' 7" e 10' 1" e 14' 0" a 11' 3" a 9' 9" a 8' 1" a 15' 7" e 14' 2" e 12' 7" e 10' 1" e 14' 0" a 11' 3" a 9' 9" a 8' 1" a
10 CSS
14(50) 18' 6" e 16' 10" e 15' 7" e 13' 11" e 19' 8" a 17' 0" a 15' 0" a 12' 9" a 16' 10" e 15' 4" e 14' 5" e 13' 4" e 18' 11" a 17' 0" a 15' 0" a 12' 9" a
12(50) 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" e 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 19' 11" i 18' 1" a 18' 10" 17' 1" 16' 1" 14' 11" e 21' 2" i 19' 2" i 18' 1" i 16' 9" i
16(50) 15' 3" a 12' 6" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 12' 3" a 9' 9" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 15' 3" a 12' 6" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 12' 3" a 9' 9" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a
12 CSJ 14(50) 17' 11" e 15' 6" e 14' 2" e 12' 8" e 17' 11" a 14' 11" a 13' 1" a 11' 2" a 16' 11" e 15' 4" e 14' 2" e 12' 8" e 17' 11" a 14' 11" a 13' 1" a 11' 2" a
12(50) 21' 1" 19' 2" 17' 7" 15' 9" e 22' 3" i 19' 4" i 17' 7" i 15' 9" i 19' 2" 17' 5" 16' 5" 15' 3" e 21' 6" i 19' 4" i 17' 7" i 15' 9" i
16(50) 15' 10" a 12' 6" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 12' 5" a 9' 10" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 15' 10" a 12' 6" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 12' 5" a 9' 10" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a
12 CSW 14(50) 18' 11" e 16' 5" e 15' 0" e 13' 5" e 18' 10" a 15' 5" a 13' 7" a 11' 6" a 17' 7" e 16' 0" e 15' 0" e 13' 5" e 18' 10" a 15' 5" a 13' 7" a 11' 6" a
12(50) 22' 0" 20' 0" 18' 9" e 16' 10" e 23' 9" i 20' 7" i 18' 10" i 16' 10" i 20' 0" 18' 2" 17' 1" 15' 10" e 22' 5" i 20' 4" i 18' 10" i 16' 10" i
16(50) 16' 2" a 12' 6" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 12' 6" a 9' 11" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 16' 2" a 12' 6" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 12' 6" a 9' 11" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a
12 CSE 14(50) 19' 1" e 16' 6" e 15' 1" e 13' 6" e 18' 11" a 15' 6" a 13' 7" a 11' 6" a 18' 4" e 16' 6" e 15' 1" e 13' 6" e 18' 11" a 15' 6" a 13' 7" a 11' 6" a
12(50) 22' 10" 20' 9" 19' 6" e 17' 6" e 24' 8" i 21' 5" i 19' 6" i 17' 6" a 20' 9" 18' 10" 17' 9" 16' 5" e 23' 3" i 21' 2" i 19' 6" i 17' 6" a
16(50) 16' 9" a 12' 6" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 13' 2" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a 16' 9" a 12' 6" a 10' 5" a 8' 4" a 13' 2" a 10' 0" a 8' 4" a 6' 8" a
12 CSS 14(50) 21' 5" e 18' 6" e 16' 11" e 15' 2" e 20' 4" a 16' 6" a 14' 5" a 12' 2" a 19' 5" e 17' 8" e 16' 8" e 15' 2" e 20' 4" a 16' 6" a 14' 5" a 12' 2" a
12(50) 23' 11" 21' 9" 20' 6" e 19' 0" e 26' 11" i 24' 5" i 22' 11" a 20' 6" a 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" e 17' 3" e 24' 5" i 22' 2" i 20' 11" i 19' 5" a
16(50) 14' 3" a 10' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 2" a 11' 5" a 8' 7" a 7' 2" a 5' 9" a 14' 3" a 10' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 2" a 11' 5" a 8' 7" a 7' 2" a 5' 9" a
14 CSJ 14(50) 19' 6" e 16' 10" e 15' 5" e 13' 9" e 18' 0" a 14' 7" a 12' 9" a 10' 8" a 19' 1" e 16' 10" e 15' 5" e 13' 9" e 18' 0" a 14' 7" a 12' 9" a 10' 8" a
12(50) 23' 11" 21' 2" 19' 4" e 17' 3" e 24' 5" i 21' 2" i 19' 4" i 17' 3" a 21' 9" 19' 9" 18' 7" e 17' 3" e 24' 5" i 21' 2" i 19' 4" i 17' 3" a
16(50) 14' 3" a 10' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 2" a 11' 5" a 8' 7" a 7' 2" a 5' 9" a 14' 3" a 10' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 2" a 11' 5" a 8' 7" a 7' 2" a 5' 9" a
14 CSW 14(50) 20' 7" e 17' 10" e 16' 3" e 14' 4" e 18' 6" a 15' 0" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a 19' 10" e 17' 10" e 16' 3" e 14' 4" e 18' 6" a 15' 0" a 13' 1" a 10' 11" a
12(50) 24' 10" 22' 6" e 20' 7" e 18' 5" e 26' 0" i 22' 6" i 20' 7" i 18' 5" a 22' 7" 20' 6" 19' 3" e 17' 11" e 25' 4" i 22' 6" i 20' 7" i 18' 5" a
16(50) 14' 3" a 10' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 2" a 11' 5" a 8' 7" a 7' 2" a 5' 9" a 14' 3" a 10' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 2" a 11' 5" a 8' 7" a 7' 2" a 5' 9" a
14 CSE 14(50) 20' 9" e 17' 11" e 16' 5" e 14' 4" e 18' 8" a 15' 0" a 13' 1" a 11' 0" a 20' 8" e 17' 11" e 16' 5" e 14' 4" e 18' 8" a 15' 0" a 13' 1" a 11' 0" a
12(50) 25' 9" 23' 4" e 21' 4" e 19' 1" e 27' 0" i 23' 4" i 21' 4" a 19' 1" a 23' 5" 21' 3" 20' 0" e 18' 7" e 26' 3" i 23' 4" i 21' 4" a 19' 1" a
16(50) 14' 3" a 10' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 2" a 11' 5" a 8' 7" a 7' 2" a 5' 9" a 14' 3" a 10' 9" a 8' 11" a 7' 2" a 11' 5" a 8' 7" a 7' 2" a 5' 9" a
14 CSS 14(50) 22' 5" e 19' 5" e 17' 9" e 14' 4" e 19' 5" a 15' 7" a 13' 7" a 11' 4" a 21' 7" e 19' 5" e 17' 9" e 14' 4" e 19' 5" a 15' 7" a 13' 7" a 11' 4" a
12(50) 26' 11" 24' 6" e 22' 11" e 20' 6" e 29' 0" i 25' 2" i 22' 11" a 20' 6" a 24' 6" 22' 3" e 20' 11" e 19' 5" e 27' 6" i 25' 0" i 22' 11" a 20' 6" a

Floor Joist Span Table Notes (continued)


5) Deflection checks are computed using unbalanced loads for the two equal span condition.
6) “e” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the end supports only.
7) “i” indicates that web stiffeners are required at the interior support only.
8) “a” indicates that web stiffeners are required at all supports.

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Exterior Light-Gauge Accessories

Positive attachment that allows up to 1” of vertical movement


SLP-TRK™ UL* approved 1- and 2-hour systems
Offers over 200 UL and ICC-ES approval designs
Single track assembly

Exterior Light-Gauge Accessories


High-Performance

FRAMING
Solution

Fast, easy and efficient installation


Spazzer™ 5400 Reduces labor up to 40%
Eliminates clip angles, bridging clips and welding
Pre-notched at 12”, 16” and 24” intervals so no layout
is required

High-Performance

FRAMING
Solution

EasyClip™ Clip Angles Traditional bracing to prevent stud rotation


EasyClip™ U-Series™ clips are punched for easy attachment
(U-Series™) Labor-intensive assembly

*Please see the Clip & Connector Catalog for more information.

*UL and UL Classified are trademarks of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.


**SLP-TRK is a registered trademark of SlipTrack Systems, Inc.

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TYPICAL Construction Details
Rigid Connections By-Pass Deflection Connections
Stud to Track Connection

Minimal to Medium Standoff


INSTALL STUDS WITH SAME
DIMENSION FOR BRIDGING
ALIGNMENT

PL
AN
VIE
W
STRL
ANGLE

DIETRICH FCSC-3.5
SCREW(S) ON EACH
SIDE OF STUD

1" GAP
Rigid Bypass (MAX)

PL
AN
VIE TYPICAL STUD
W
STRL ANGLE PLAN VIEW

DIETRICH UNICLIP USEC

1"

Large Standoff
(MAX)OFF

TYPICAL STUD
STRUCTURAL BEAM
PLAN VIEW

Hold Down Detail

SHEARWALL CHORD STUD

HOLDOWN IN.
2" M

DIETRICH FastStrut FS-1200

TYPICAL TRACK

TYPICAL
WALL STUD

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Bridging Details Header Details


Curtain Wall HDS® Header & Jamb

Spazzer® 5400 Bridging


CRIPPLE STUDS
ABOVE OPENING

TYPICAL HDS CLIP


STUD FASTENED
TO JAMB

SPAZZER® 5400
BRIDGING/SPACER BAR HDS JAMB

SECTION

HDS HEADER

C-Stud Built-Up Box Header


U-Channel Bridging Connection
JAMB

CLIP ANGLE

TRACK PIECE

U-CHANNEL

SUPPORT CLIP

BOXED HEADER
TYPICAL STUD

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TYPICAL Construction Details
Head of Wall Deflection Typical Details
SLP-TRK® Slotted Track
A
C
X" (MAX.)
B

4" (MIN) X" (MAX.)

C OF STUD

SLOTTED
SLP-TRK
END OF TYPICAL STUD
TYPICAL STUD
SLP-TRK
WALL INSIDE EDGE OF SLAB

Long Leg Track with Spazzer® 5400


A
X" (MAX)
B
C
C
OF STUD X" (MAX.)
4"(MIN)

END OF LONG LEG


LONG LEG TYPICAL STUD TRACK
TYPICAL STUD
SPAZZER® 5400
12" (MAX) WALL OUTSIDE EDGE OF BEAM

Long Leg Track with U-Channel Long Leg Track with FastTop™ Clip
LONG LEG TRACK CONTINUOUS STRL STEEL

"X" MAX.

U-CHANNEL
IEW
V. V
ELE

CLIP ANGLE

12" MAX.
TYPICAL STUD

DIETRICH FTC
Double Track™
ENGINEER OF RECORD:
VERIFY GAP DEPTH.
TYPICAL STUD
OVERSIZED GAP AS REQ'D
SLIP TRACK
X" GAP TO
ALLOW FOR
VERTICAL
DEFLECTION
TYPICAL 3/4" MIN.
STUD SCREW EDGE
DISTANCE
DEEP LEG
STANDARD ELEV. VIEW
TRACK

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MATERIAL
CERTIFICATION
ASTM Specification
Descriptions
Design Specification (AISI)
“North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members” A 591
2001 with 2004 Supplement Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Electrolytic
Zinc-Coated, for Light Coating Weight [Mass]
Applications
Product Specification (ASTM) A 653
Drywall Nonload-Bearing (Nonstructural) Framing and Accessories ...............................C 645
Spazzer® 5400 Bridging Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated
Structural Framing and Accessories ...............................................................................C 955
(Galvannealed) by Hot-Dip Process
Plastering Steel Products ...............................................................................................C 847
Veneer and Plaster Accessories .........................................................................C 841/C 1063 A 1003
Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Carbon,
Beads and Trims – Metal – Paper – Vinyl ......................................................................C 1047
Metallic- and Nonmetallic-Coated
for Cold Formed Framing Members
Material Specification (ASTM)
B 69
Drywall Nonload-Bearing (Nonstructural) Framing – No accessories ................A 1003 (NS33) Standard Specification for Rolled Zinc
Structural Framing and Accessories ..........................A 1003 (ST33L, ST33H, ST50L, ST50H)
C 645
Plastering Steel Products .................................................................................................A 653
Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel
Veneer and Plaster Accessories ..............................................................................A 653/B 69 Framing Members
Beads and Trims – Metal – Paper – Vinyl ..............................................................A 653/A 591
C 841
Standard Specification for Installation of Interior
Coating Specification (ASTM) Lathing and Furring
U-Channel Bridging Connection
Drywall Nonload-Bearing (Nonstructural) Framing and Accessories ...............................C 645 C 847
Structural Framing and Accessories ...............................................................................C 955* Standard Specification for Metal Lath
Plastering Steel Products .................................................................................................A 653
C 955
Veneer and Plaster Accessories ....................................................................................C 1063 Standard Specification for Load-Bearing
Beads and Trims – Metal – Paper – Vinyl ......................................................................C 1047 (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs, Runners
(Tracks), and Bracing or Bridging for Screw
Application of Gypsum Panel Products and Metal
Additional Information Plaster Bases.
MSDS, limiting heights, code-body reports and individual product specification sheets are
available at www.dietrichmetalframing.com
C 1047
Standard Specifications for Accessories for
Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base

* Structural Framing products are available with a variety of protective coatings. G60 zinc C 1063
coatings meet the most widely applicable building codes and we are able to provide
Standard Specifications for Installation of Lathing
certified G60 product that meets the G60 coating weight provisions of ASTM C 955.
Certified G90 coatings are an enhanced option that can be requested for highly corrosive and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior
environments. G60E coatings are an economical choice. G60E coatings for structural Portland Cement-Based Plaster.
products will pass the 100-hour salt spray test applicable to "equivalent" coatings under
ASTM A 1003, but cannot be certified by any supplier to meet the G60 minimum coating
standard under ASTM C 955. The buyer is solely responsible to assure that products
purchased properly satisfy any applicable code or specification.

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INDEX

A H
Accessories................................................88-91
Heavy Duty Stud (HDS®) Framing System...............56-67
ASTM Specification.....................................................95
Header Details.................................................................93
A 591...........................................................95
Head of Wall Deflection Typical Details...........................94
A 653...........................................................95
Holes .............................................................................11
A 1003.........................................................95
B 69.............................................................95
C 645...........................................................95
I
Installation......................................................................8-9
C 841...........................................................95
C 847...........................................................95
C 955...........................................................95
K
Knockouts........................................................................11
C 1047.........................................................95
C 1063.........................................................95
Axial Load Tables..................................................42-51
L
Lateral Load Tables....................................................42-51
Leed Certification..............................................................4
B Limiting Wall heights .................................................32-41
Bridging Details...............................................................93
By-Pass Deflection Connection (Details)........................92
M
Manufacturing and Sales Locations .................................2
C Material Certification.......................................................95
CWN.............................................................................10
Material Specification......................................................95
CSJ..............................................................................10
CSW.............................................................................10
CSE..............................................................................10
P
Product Specification .....................................................95
CSS...............................................................................10
Coating Specification....................................................95
R
Rigid Connection (Details) ..............................................92
D Runner ............................................................................18
Deflection Connections.............................................91
Dietrich Design Group..................................................3
Design Specification...................................................95
S
SimpsonTM Holdowns.......................................................89
Dietrich Product Selector.............................................3
Simpson Strong TieTM Bridle Hangars..............................88
Simpson Strong TieTM Lateral Tie Plate...........................88
E Simpson Strong TieTM Joist Hangar.................................88
EasyClipTM A-SeriesTM End Connector.......................89
Simpson Strong TieTM Skewable Angles..........................88
EasyClipTM B-SeriesTM Connector..............................89
Simpson Strong TieTMTension Bracing.............................88
EasyClipTM Clip Angles (U-seriesTM)..........................91
SimpsonTM Tension Ties...................................................89
EasyClipTM E-SeriesTM Connectors.............................88
Screws..............................................................................7
EasyClipTM E-SeriesTM Support Connector.................89
Slide ClipTM.......................................................................90
EasyClipTM D-SeriesTM Anchor Connector...................89
SLP-TRKTM ......................................................................91
EasyClipTM Quick Twist Web Stiffener...........................88
SpazzerTM 5400................................................................91
EasyClipTM S-SeriesTM Connectors.............................88
SSMA ...............................................................................5
EasyClipTM S-SeriesTM Support Connector.................89
Stud Shear......................................................................30
EasyClipTM T-SeriesTM Anchor Connector...................89
EasyClipTM U-SeriesTM Connector..............................89
EasyClipTM X-SeriesTM Connector..............................89
T
Track ..............................................................................18
EXTENDED FastClipTM Slide Clip..........................90
Section Properties.................................................18-25
Typical Construction Details.......................................92-94
F
Fabrication.....................................................................8-9
FastClipTM Slide Connector............................................90
U
Unbraced (Axial Loads)..............................................52-55
Fast StrutTM......................................................................90
Uni-ClipTM.........................................................................89
Fast TopTM Clip................................................................90
Fastening Options.............................................................7
Floor Joist ......................................................................10
W
Wall Stud.........................................................................10
Floor Joist Framing Accessories.....................................88
Physical and Structural Properties ........................10-17
Floor Joist Span Tables.........................................68-87
Web Cripppling.....................................................26-29, 31
G
Gusset Plates...........................................................89
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THIS CATALOG CONTAINS:

Recommended Framing Practices

Dietrich Metal Framing


& Installation Instructions

Section Properties.
Web Crippling

Limiting Wall Heights.

Axial and Lateral Load Tables


Span Tables

Accessories

Cold-Formed Structural Framing Products Technical Design Guide


Construction Details
Material Certification

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