What is the actual size of a sheet of plywood?

4′ x 8′
A standard sheet of plywood is 4′ x 8′ and will cover 32 square feet. The 4′ x 8′ size correlates to the spacing on floor joists, roof trusses or wall studs for easy installation. The next common size down is 5′ x 5′ and will cover 25 square feet.

Are 4×8 sheets of plywood actual size?

Sheathing Plywood (Common: 15/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.; Actual: 0.438 in. x 48 in.

What is the actual thickness of 1/2 inch plywood?

The actual thickness is just like it sounds – the actual thickness of the plywood panels you buy, after sanding. Typically, the actual thickness of plywood is 1/32 inch less than the nominal thickness….Thickness in millimeters.

Thickness (inch)	Thickness (milimeter)
7/16”	11.1mm
1/2”	12.7mm
5/8”	15.9mm
3/4”	19mm

What is the actual size of 1/4 plywood?

Sanded Plywood (FSC Certified) (Common: 1/4 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.; Actual: 0.225 in. x 48 in.

What does 4×8 mean?

Hardwood lumber comes in thicknesses measured in quarters of an inch. 1″ lumber is called 4/4 (four quarters). 2″ lumber is called 8/4 (eight quarters). Here’s how they compare.

Is 15 32 The same as half inch?

Many retailers now label plywood products with the actual thicknesses, as well as the nominal thicknesses….Thicknesses.

NOMINAL VS. ACTUAL SIZES
1/4-inch	11/32
1/2-inch	15/32
5/8-inch	19/32
3/4-inch	23/32

Is there a true 1/2 inch plywood?

Plywood is often sold in 1/4“, 1/2“, or 3/4” nominal thicknesses, but the actual thickness is often 1/32” thinner. Because the actual thickness may vary measuring the plywood is the only accurate way to determine its thickness. A 3/4” sheet is actually 23/32” thick. A 1/2” sheet is actually 15/32” thick.

Is plywood actually 4 feet wide?

Widths and Lengths Hardwood plywood is also available in sizes 2 x 2 feet, 2 x 4 feet, and 4 x 4 feet. Utility plywood is available in sheets that are longer, measuring 4 x 10 feet. Also available for utility plywood are sheets that measure 5 feet wide and come in lengths of 6, 8 and 10 feet.

Can you buy plywood bigger than 4×8?

Widths and Lengths As described, the most common size for a sheet of plywood is 4 x 8 feet. Hardwood plywood is also available in sizes 2 x 2 feet, 2 x 4 feet, and 4 x 4 feet. Utility plywood is available in sheets that are longer, measuring 4 x 10 feet.

What does 9 x12 mean?

Yes the fabric is 57″ wide and one yard is 36″ in length. The 9×12 is referring to how many holes there are per square inch.

Is length the same as depth?

As nouns the difference between depth and length is that depth is the vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep while length is the distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.