Deck Joist Span Table
Tabular reference for maximum deck joist spans and overhangs. Same data as the chart, written for people who search “table” instead of “chart.” Jump to the deck joist span calculator when you want a single answer.
Deck joist span chart / table (AWC DCA 6)
Full Table 2 values: three species groups × four sizes × three spacings, with span and overhang.
Source: AWC DCA 6-15 PDF, Table 2.
About this table
Every cell is copied from AWC’s Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (DCA 6-15), Table 2. We store values as feet-and-inches strings so they stay identical to the PDF. Related: deck joist span chart, assumptions.