Standard Stud Spacing
16 inch and 24 inch stud spacing.
Standard stud spacing. In some areas and in some situations it s permissible to use 24 inch spacing for two by four stud walls supporting only a roof above or for two by six walls supporting one story and a roof above. Typical stud spacing is 16 inches on center and even on older houses is rarely greater than 24 inches on center. If you start in a corner and measure out 16 inches and you don t find a stud you should find one at 24 inches.
As the difference between 16 and 24 is roughly 33 spacing shed studs at 24 inches rather than 16 inches can save you one third on the total cost of shed studs. Most electrical boxes for switches or outlets are attached to a stud on one side. Wall stud spacing is typically 16 inches on center for all load bearing walls.
Studs spaced at 16 inches make for a sturdier shed but the 24 inch spacing is more cost efficient.