1. In masonry, a dimension greater (by the thickness of a mortar joint) than the dimensions of the actual masonry unit; in the United States, not exceeding ½ inch (13 mm). 2. In lumber, a dimension that may vary from the actual dimensions as provided for in the local building co...
5.BusinessOf or relating to the par value of a security rather than the market value. 6.GrammarOf or relating to a noun or word group that functions as a noun. n.Grammar A word or group of words functioning as a noun. [Middle Englishnominalle,of nouns, from Latinnōminālis,of names...
If your posts are less than their named dimension (I.E. less than 4x4, 4x6, or 6x6) you have a Nominal post. If they are equal to or greater than their named dimensions, you have an Actual or True post.The easiest way to be certain is to measure!
It is essentially a “reference” size and does not translate to an exact diameter measurement of pipe 12″ and smaller. In process piping the term nominal simply refers to the name of the pipe, much like a 2″ × 4″ piece of lumber. A 2″ × 4″ board does not actually measure ...
Size used for purposes of general identification; the actual size of a part will be approximately the same as the nominal size but need not be exactly the same; for example, a rod may be referred to as ¼ inch, although the actual dimension on the drawing is 0.2495 inch, and in this...