WEIGHTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS

Use these weights to determine the total load(s) to be supported in your particular situation. Examples of
"Loading Lists" follow this section.
Roofing
Wood shingles = 3.0 psf
Asphalt shingles = 2.5 psf
Wood shakes = 6.0 psf
Clay tile = 9.0 to 14.0 psf
Materials
5/8" plywood = 1.8 psf
3/4" plywood = 2.3 psf
1 1/8" plywood = 3.4 psf
2" (nom.) decking = 4.3 psf
1" (nom.) hardwood floor = 4.0 psf
Linoleum = 1.5 psf
3/4" ceramic tile or quarry tile = 10.0 psf
3/4" gypcrete = 6.5 psf
1/2" gypsum board = 2.2 psf
5/8" gypsum board = 2.8 psf
Plaster (1" thick) = 8.0 psf
Acoustical tile = 1.0 psf
1" Cement plaster = 12.0 psf
1" Rigid fiberglass = 1.5 psf
1" Glass wool = 0.3 psf
Douglas Fir Members
Weights In Pounds Per Square Foot
(U.N.O.)
Spacing (inches)
Size 12" centers 16" centers 24" centers
2x4

1.4

1.1

0.7

2x6

2.2

1.7

1.1

2x8

2.9

2.2

1.5

2 x 10

3.7

2.8

1.9

2 x 12

4.4

3.3

2.2

3x6

2.4 plf

4x4

3.2 plf

4x6

5.0 plf

4x8

6.8 plf

4 x 10

8.6 plf

4 x 12

10.4 plf