How much weight can a 2×4 hold?
How much weight can a 2x4 hold? How much weight can a 2x4 support? If the load is square and there is no wind, the average 8 feet 2x4 can handle around 1,000 pounds vertically. It's wise to not push the material up to its limit, use a brace and secure the 2x4s whenever it's needed. How much force does it take to break a 2x4? It would probably take over a thousand pounds to break a 2x4 in half on its short length. How much weight can a 2 2 hold? A 2x12 can hold approximately 180 pounds per...