What size of timber for partition wall

[juco]

I will shortly be putting a nonload bearing partition into bedroom to be used as a walk in wardrobe, Slightly confused as to what size of timber to use for partition framework. This is what google throws up but gives no reason for using either size.

44 x 69mm
OR
47 x 75mm kiln dried
OR
36 x 63mm studwork timber

thanks

 

[foxhole]

Dimension vary between timber suppliers, all of those sizes you list are suitable.I favour 3"x2" CLS [75X47] Gives enough support for any door lining.

 

[joinerjohn]

All depends what the facing material is. One I did a few years ago , specified 12mm plywood and 12.5mm plasterboard (both sides). so it was as near as dammit 5" thick.

 

[^woody^]

You would use the thinnest possible, unless the wall needed to be a specific thickness for a specific reason

 

[juco]

Thanks for replies, I thought after replies 2 x 2 " but maybe now 2 x 3" would be better to allow for a door frame.

 

[ladylola]

As said studded walls can be many different thicknesses , 3x2 isn't a bad choice although 4inch is common. I've even seen 5 inch used at times. Conversely I've had to put up studding to replace a damaged stramin board so the timbers weren't much over an inch, and in my own house to maximise space in a downstairs toilet I have a "wall" that is simply a single piece of 18mm ply.