Question: are studs 16 on center?
Answer: "16 inches on center" means the center of each 2x4 wall stud is 16 inches apart from the next one. ... Start by aligning your top and bottom plate ends flush together and measure 15 1/4 inches to side of first stud placement. Each corresponding measurement should be 3/4 of an inch shy of stud marks on your tape measure.