A 2x6 lumber is wood that is nominally 2 inches thick and 6 inches wide. However, the actual dimensions are slightly smaller due to the milling process such that a 2x6 board has a thickness of 1.5" and a width of 5.5". The lengths of 2x6s varies, but 8 foot and 10 foot are common.
2x6 boards are commonly used in construction projects, including:
- Wall framing (where more strength or insulation space is needed).
- Floor and deck joists.
- Roof rafters.
- General building or DIY projects.
2x6 Price Survey
The 2x6 Lumber Pricing table contains recent lumber prices for 2x6 of a variety of lengths with prices from Lowes, Home Depot, Menards and potentially other stores based on their web sites.
This table is a repository of pricing data for common lumber (2x6's) as surveyed from the websites of major lumber retailers in the United States.
2x6 price survey:
- 2x6 Price Survey Date: 4/10/24
- 2x6 Price Survey Store: Menards
- 2x6 Price by Length
- Price of an 8' 2x6: $6.98
- Price of a 10' 2x6: $10.53
- Price of a 12' 2x6: $11.52
- Price of a 16' 2x6: $14.62
All prices are in U.S. dollars and based on searches of nationally advertised prices from the provider's web sites. Search string: "kiln dried 2x6 lumber" is used in the retailer's website. The term two by six (2x6) refers to the rough cut dimensions of construction grade lumber. The typical 2x6 purchased at a lumber yard is actually `1 1/2`" x `5 1/2`". Nonetheless, the term 2x6 persists.
These values can be used in the Stud Framing Calculator and the Joist Framing Calculator.
NOTE: Local pricing should ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS be used! These price points are for estimation convenience only, and there is no guarantee on the prices of the product nor of their availability at the stated price.