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Fence Posts
The most common sizes of fence posts are 4x4 in. and 6x6 in. either rough sawn or dressed (see below).

Thickness and Width
Nominal (inches) Nominal (mm) Rough (inches) Rough (mm) Dressed (inches) Dressed (mm)
4 102 3-3/4 101 3-9/16 90
6 152 5-3/4 146 5-1/2 140

Fence Rails
The most common sizes of cedar fence rails are 2x4 in. and 2x6 in. (See below).

Thickness and Width
Nominal (inches) Nominal (mm) Rough (inches) Rough (mm) Dressed (inches) Dressed (mm)

2

51

1-3/4

44

1-9/16

40

4

102

3-3/4

101

3-9/16

90

6

152

5-3/4

146

5-1/2

140



 
     
     
 


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