2x4 Slat Coffee Table
A low slatted coffee table built from standard 2x4 lumber. Choose Small, Standard, Wide or Large on the plan page, or a length from 24 to 46 in and 5 to 7 top slats in the calculator.
$6.99planned price
What is included
- A printable PDF plan: drawings, parts list, cut list and screw positions, US units first.
- A step-by-step assembly video.
Sizes and boards
4 sizes, each with its own dimensions in inches and cm, parts, screws and PDF.
Small: 30 x 18-1/2 x 16-1/2 in
- Overall size (L x D x H)
- 30 x 18-1/2 x 16-1/2 in
76.2 x 47.0 x 41.9 cm - Parts
- 12
- Screws
- 32
- Estimated build time
- 3 to 6 hours
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Buy 3 boards, 2x4 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.
| Part | Qty | Length (in) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top slat | 5 | 30 in | 76.2 cm |
| Leg | 4 | 15 in | 38.1 cm |
| Apron | 2 | 18-1/2 in | 47.0 cm |
| Lower stretcher | 1 | 29 in | 73.7 cm |
Standard: 36 x 22-1/4 x 16-1/2 in
- Overall size (L x D x H)
- 36 x 22-1/4 x 16-1/2 in
91.4 x 56.5 x 41.9 cm - Parts
- 13
- Screws
- 36
- Estimated build time
- 3 to 6 hours
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Buy 4 boards, 2x4 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.
| Part | Qty | Length (in) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top slat | 6 | 36 in | 91.4 cm |
| Leg | 4 | 15 in | 38.1 cm |
| Apron | 2 | 22-1/4 in | 56.5 cm |
| Lower stretcher | 1 | 35 in | 88.9 cm |
Wide: 42 x 26 x 16-1/2 in
- Overall size (L x D x H)
- 42 x 26 x 16-1/2 in
106.7 x 66.0 x 41.9 cm - Parts
- 14
- Screws
- 40
- Estimated build time
- 4 to 7 hours
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Buy 6 boards, 2x4 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.
| Part | Qty | Length (in) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top slat | 7 | 42 in | 106.7 cm |
| Leg | 4 | 15 in | 38.1 cm |
| Apron | 2 | 26 in | 66.0 cm |
| Lower stretcher | 1 | 41 in | 104.1 cm |
Large: 46 x 22-1/4 x 16-1/2 in
- Overall size (L x D x H)
- 46 x 22-1/4 x 16-1/2 in
116.8 x 56.5 x 41.9 cm - Parts
- 13
- Screws
- 36
- Estimated build time
- 3 to 6 hours
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Buy 5 boards, 2x4 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.
| Part | Qty | Length (in) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top slat | 6 | 46 in | 116.8 cm |
| Leg | 4 | 15 in | 38.1 cm |
| Apron | 2 | 22-1/4 in | 56.5 cm |
| Lower stretcher | 1 | 45 in | 114.3 cm |
Need a length that is not listed? The calculator covers 24 to 46 in, 5 to 7 slats.
Try other sizes in the calculator
The full cut plan, screw positions and step drawings are in the PDF. Measure your boards: lumber sizes differ by store.
Questions about this plan
What do I get?
A PDF plan with drawings, a parts list, a cut list and screw positions, plus a step-by-step assembly video.
Can I choose a size?
Yes. Pick Small, Standard, Wide or Large on the plan page. The dimensions in inches and cm, the parts, the screw count, the estimated build time and the PDF all change with the size. The assembly steps are the same for every size.
Who designed this plan?
Designed with AI assistance and checked by software. An engine works out every size from one model of the piece and software checks fit and fastener placement. A language model does not write measurements.
Has this been built and tested?
No finished build has been photographed or tested yet; the pictures are drawings generated from the plans, not photographs. When a real build exists, we will say so here.
What lumber do I need?
Standard 2x4 boards, actual size 1-1/2 by 3-1/2 in. Lumber sizes differ by store, so measure your boards before you cut.
Which units are used?
US inches first. The size calculator also shows centimetres.
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