What Is The Standard Length For A Metal Stud Or Track?
What Is The Standard Length For A Metal Stud Or Track?
Most metal studs and tracks are available in standard lengths of 10′, 12′, and 14′. Custom lengths can be requested, though this may involve a longer lead time or surcharge depending on the manufacturer and order quantity.
Conventional metal studs come in 25, 22, 20, 18 and 16 gauge steel while structural studs vary in thicknesses from 1-5/8″. Depending on your needs, different gauges will be more appropriate for specific applications. Drywallers often order specific sizes to avoid further cutting at the job site and waste materials.
How long are metal studs in meters?
Metal studs are a popular choice in construction due to their durability, light weight and fire-resistant qualities. They come in standard lengths of 3 meters, although custom sizes can be ordered.
The length of metal studs is important because it determines the spacing of ceiling joists and wall framing.
In addition to the standard 3 meter length, metal studs also come in sizes that range from 0.9 meters up to 6 meters. As such, they can easily accommodate specific construction requirements or room configurations.
Metal Stud Or Track Sizes
The standard sizes of metal studs and tracks vary depending on the manufacturer. Phillips Manufacturing lists 1-5/8″, 2-1/2″, 3-5/8″, 4″ and 6″ as standard widths for drywall metal studs, with standard lengths of 10′, 12′ and 14′.
SCAFCO Steel Stud Company mentions 1-5/8″, 2-1/2″, 3-1/2″, 3-5/8″, 4″, 5-1/2″, 6″ and 8″ as standard web sizes. Iron Engineering states that tracks are stocked standard at 10 feet, but custom lengths are available.
ClarkDietrich Building Systems lists flange sizes of 1-3/8”, 1-5/8”, 2”, 2-1/2”, 3” and thicknesses of 33 mils (20ga), 43 mils (18ga), 54 mils (16ga), 68 mils (14ga) and 97 mils (12ga).
Archtoolbox mentions that the most common size stud is a 3 5/8″ wide stud combined with a layer of 5/8″ gypsum wall board on both sides to give a 4 7/8″ thick wall.
What Is The Spacing For Metal Stud Walls?
Metal stud walls have the same spacing requirements as wood framing: 16 or 24 inches apart. This creates room for the installation of wallboard, insulation and other materials in standard sizes.
To start, the floor and ceiling tracks are installed and then each metal stud is measured, cut to size and placed between the two tracks accordingly.
All these elements combined ensure a sturdy and reliable metal stud wall is created.
