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How much weight can I hang from a 2x4?

A 10 foot long 2x4 carrying a uniform load of 40 pounds per foot will have a maximum bending moment at the center of the span. A maximum bending moment of 500 ft- lbs can be experienced by a 10 foot long 2x4 with a point load of 400 lbs at the center.

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