8 Frame Medium Hive Dimensions

More beekeepers are moving to using all mediums and phasing out deep boxes.

8 frame medium hive dimensions.

The only two commonly sold sizes unless you order from western bee supply who will make them whatever you like are 14 from mann lake and betterbee and 13 3 4 from brushy mt. 15 3 4 x 2 1 4 x 3 4 these are the short rails. I will refer to both hive bodies and supers as boxes. The bees build wax comb in the frames and use this comb to raise brood and store food.

Rabbet 3 4 wide by 3 8 deep along entire length of top edge. The frames that fit inside the boxes are sized accordingly and are only used in boxes of corresponding depth. In contrast ten frame deep boxes filled with honey can weigh between 75 and 90lbs. 20 x 13 7 8 x 6 1 2 8 plastic frames note.

But the width actually varies. 4 1 8 inches 100 mm 1 3 8 inches 35 mm the hive body or hive super holds 8 to 10 frames that are standardized in length. The eight frame box is the same 19 7 8 and the same rabbet. Medium frames are 19 inches x 1 1 16 inches x 6 1 4 inches.

Outer hive cover eight frame version quantity material dimensions notes. The 8 frame hive eliminates this problem by matching the hive to the natural dimensions of the bee cluster making is a must have feature for cooler climate beekeepers. When filled with honey eight frame medium boxes weigh between 40 and 50lbs. Deep medium and shallow.

The frames hold the foundation and the honeycomb that is built on it. And shallow frames are 19 inches x 1 1 16 inches x 5 3 8 inches. Rabbet 3 4 wide by 3 8 deep along entire length of top edge. Regardless they are a versatile size and can function as a brood box or a honey super.

1 x 12 clear pine. And miller bee supply. The 19 7 8 length of the hive bodies is industry standard. The rabbet is typically 5 8 deep and 3 8 wide.

Length 19 875 x width 10 frame 16 375 8 frame 13 937 5 frame 9 625 x height 6 625. Wax foundation is not installed due to breakage during shipment. They are commonly called mediums illinois supers or western boxes. Hive equipment manufacturers will often produce bodies and supers that vary slightly.

A table is pro vided at the back of this article with the sizes of the various components for an 8 frame hive and a 5 frame nuc in full me dium shallow and comb honey depths. 21 1 4 x 2 1 4 x 3 4 these are the long rails. Deep frames are 19 inches x 1 1 16 inches x 9 1 8 inches. Assembled commercial 3 4 medium super with dimensions.

Bee hive box sizes. 1 x 12 clear pine.