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Actual dimensions of a 4x8 sheet of plywood.
Plywood is broadly categorized into two types.
Plywood is usually sold by the sheet but in some rare cases it may be sold by the board foot.
Standard sheets are 1 2 inch thick while non standard thicknesses range from 1 8 inch to 3 4 inches.
Common plywood sheet sizes.
Our plywood calculator can estimate the number of 4 x 8 sheets needed for a project.
As described the most common size for a sheet of plywood is 4 x 8 feet.
For example what s often called 3 4 inch plywood actually measures 23 32 of an.
Some properly finished sheets with a smooth surface might be used by a carpenter while building some decorative wood elements around the house.
Also available for utility plywood are sheets that measure 5 feet wide and come in lengths of 6 8 and 10 feet.
We also carry pre cut project panels that are available in different sizes that may vary by store.
Hardwood plywood comes also in abbreviated sheets measuring 2 by 2 2 by 4 and 4 by 4 feet while utility grade plywood comes in longer 4 by 10 foot sheets.
These project panels help eliminate waste cut costs and are easier to transport than full size panels.
The most common plywood sheet dimension 4 feet by 8 feet translates to the metric dimensions of 1 219 by 2 438 millimeters.
Standard full sheets of plywood are 4 feet wide and 8 feet long and come in thicknesses ranging from 1 8 inch to 1 inch.
Hardwood plywood comes in many lengths and widths but the two most common sizes are 4 x 8 and 5 x 5 feet.
For pricing and availability.
When you buy a sheet of plywood you know exactly what size you re getting unlike with other types of lumber that have nominal and actual measurements.
Brian in sandusky oh if i m not mistaken a 4x8 sheet of mdf plywood etc is actually 97 x 49 right.
Sanded oak plywood with actual dimensions 2 x 2 2 x 4 4 x 4 or 4 x 8 very is typical for use in indoor applications.
Hardwood plywood is also available in sizes 2 x 2 feet 2 x 4 feet and 4 x 4 feet.
It s been a while since i bought a full size sheet of plywood i m embarrassed to say the reason that i.
Utility plywood is available in sheets that are longer measuring 4 x 10 feet.
Severe weather 1 2 in common southern yellow pine plywood sheathing application as 4 x 8.
Sheets often have a rough surface and serve as the base for another material like osb siding.
Plywood is most often sold in 4 x 8 sheets but may also be available in 4 x 10 4 x 12 or 2 x 4 sheets.
15 32 cat ps1 09 square structural douglas fir sheathing application as 4 x 8.
