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UK Joist Hanger Sizes & Load Ratings
Standard joist hanger sizes for 47 mm and 75 mm timber, masonry and timber-to-timber types with safe working loads.
Standard Masonry Joist Hangers (47 mm wide)
For building into blockwork or brickwork mortar courses. Minimum 100 mm bearing into masonry.
| Hanger Size (mm) | Joist Size | Safe Working Load (kN) | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 x 100 | 47 x 100 | ~4.5 | Ceiling joists, light rafters |
| 47 x 125 | 47 x 125 | ~5.0 | Ceiling joists, flat roof joists |
| 47 x 150 | 47 x 150 | ~5.5 | Floor joists (short spans) |
| 47 x 175 | 47 x 175 | ~6.0 | Floor joists |
| 47 x 200 | 47 x 200 | ~7.0 | Floor joists (standard domestic) |
| 47 x 225 | 47 x 225 | ~8.0 | Floor joists (longer spans) |
Safe working loads are indicative — always check manufacturer rated capacity (e.g. Simpson Strong-Tie, BAT, Expamet).
Standard Masonry Joist Hangers (75 mm wide)
| Hanger Size (mm) | Joist Size | Safe Working Load (kN) | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 x 150 | 75 x 150 | ~8.0 | Purlins, heavy rafters |
| 75 x 200 | 75 x 200 | ~10.0 | Ridge boards, trimmer beams |
| 75 x 225 | 75 x 225 | ~12.0 | Large purlins, structural beams |
Timber-to-Timber (Face Fix) Hangers
Nail or screw-fixed to a supporting timber beam or header. All nail holes must be filled for rated capacity.
| Type | Joist Widths (mm) | Fixing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard face fix | 38–50 | Joist hanger nails | Most common for trimmed openings |
| Heavy duty face fix | 47–75 | Joist hanger nails + bolts | Higher loads, wider joists |
| Concealed flange | 47–75 | Nails into concealed flanges | Hidden fixing for exposed beams |
Fixing Nails
Joist hanger nails are shorter and thicker than standard nails to maximise shear strength in the thin metal flanges. Typical sizes are 3.75 x 30 mm or 4.0 x 30 mm. Never substitute ordinary round wire nails — they do not develop the rated shear capacity.
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Last updated: April 2026
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