Nortel Networks Option 11C Mini manual Maximum wall stud sizes 16 inch spacing

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Table 24

Maximum wall stud sizes — 16 inch spacing (Continued)

4 X 16 Gauge

4 X 14 Gauge

16 ft (4800 mm)

17 ft (5100 mm)

6 X 18 Gauge

20 ft (6000 mm)

Table 25 lists the maximum sizes of wall studs with a 24-inch spacing.

Table 25

Maximum wall stud sizes - 24 inch spacing

Wall Studs		Maximum Height of wall
Wood Studs
2	X 4 (DF #2)	10 ft (3000 mm)
2	X 6 (DF #2)	17 ft (5100 mm)
Metal Studs
2	1/2 X 20 Gauge	8 ft	(2400 mm)
2	1/2 X 18 Gauge	9 ft	(2700 mm)
2	1/2 X 14 Gauge	10 ft (3000 mm)
3	5/8 X 20 Gauge	11 ft (3300 mm)
3	5/8 X 18 Gauge	12 ft (3600 mm)
3	5/8 X 16 Gauge	13 ft (3900 mm)
3	5/8 X 14 Gauge	15 ft (4500 mm)
4	X 20 Gauge	12 ft (3600 mm)
4	X 18 Gauge	13 ft (3900 mm)
4	X 16 Gauge	14 ft (4200 mm)
4	X 14 Gauge	16 ft (4800 mm)
6	X 18 Gauge	18 ft (5400 mm)

553-3021-209 Standard 3.00 April 2000