Different Size Wood Sheet

A sheet of 1 2 inch plywood is really 15 32 inch thick while a 3 4 inch sheet is 23 32 inch thick.

Different size wood sheet.

Plywood comes in several different thicknesses widths and lengths to meet the needs of your project. Plywood is usually sold in 4 x 8 foot sheets. Even though with all variation often 3 4 19 mm nominal 23 32 thickness tongue and groove. Chart represents most common plywood sheet sizes in inches imperial system and millimeters metric dimensions.

Softwood plywood typically used for rough framing comes in 4 x 8 feet 1220 x 2438 millimeters sheets. Some sheets are so thin that they re flexible enough to bend over structures to form a uniform shape while others are incredibly thick made to withstand things like weight and wind. These thin layers also called plies are glued together in alternating perpendicular directions to create a cross graining pattern. These project panels help eliminate waste cut costs and are easier to transport than full size panels.

We also carry pre cut project panels that are available in different sizes that may vary by store. The most common nominal thicknesses of plywood are 1 2 inch and 3 4 inch but once again the actual sizes are slightly different. Plywood is a popular choice for residential and light duty construction and is made from thin sheets of veneer that have been peeled from debarked wood. This pattern results in added strength and stability that resists shrinkage and expansion.