2×8 Southern Pine Floor Joist Span (16" O.C., 40 PSF)
Southern Pine is stronger than most softwoods and widely available in southeastern United States. Excellent strength-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for floor framing.
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Maximum Span13'-0"
Maximum Span156inches
Species & GradeSouthern Pine #2
Load ConditionLive Load: 40 psf, Dead Load: 10 psf
Deflection LimitLive Load: L/360, Total Load: L/240
Code ReferenceIRC Table R502.3.1
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