Printable Joist Spacing Workbook
This worksheet is for deck builders, DIY planners, and anyone laying out a deck frame. It includes columns for deck section, length across joists, joist length, spacing, joists, hangers, blocking rows, blocking pieces, and joist lineal feet. Sample rows include a main deck and a landing, with the spacing and framing counts left ready to fill in.

Free printable · PDF
- 1 page
- US Letter, landscape — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 49 KB
Free for personal, family and classroom use.
Use it to work through each deck section one line at a time. Enter the dimensions, choose the joist spacing, then add the framing counts as you plan. It gives you a clear place to track joists, hangers, and blocking before you start cutting or buying materials.
Good for
- Track joist counts for each deck section
- Plan blocking and hanger needs
- Estimate joist lineal feet for ordering
Tip: Print landscape so the full column set stays easy to read and fill in.
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