How Much Does Plywood Weigh?
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The actual weight of plywood varies by product and manufacturer which can make it challenging to predict the weight perfectly. On average, a 4′ x 8′ sheet of 3/4″ softwood plywood weighs about 61 pounds. Read on to learn more about what impacts the weight and find the weight for different varieties and thicknesses of plywood.
What Affects the Weight of Plywood
A few factors impact the weight of plywood. The precise thickness of the panel is a major factor in the weight. Not all plywood is the nominal thickness after drying. Learn more about the actual thickness of plywood.
In addition to thickness, the type of plywood is a major factor in how much it weighs. Different species of woods have varying densities. For example, hardwood lumber weighs more than softwood lumber due to higher densities. Calculate the weight of different species of lumber using our lumber weight calculator.
Different types of plywood also have varying amounts of glues and resins, which affect the weight significantly. In addition to using different amounts of glues and resins, different types of resin vary in weight. There are some varieties of plywood that use special resin to reduce the weight, for instance, lightweight plywood products.
Different grades of plywood may also have more or fewer voids than others, which might slightly impact the weight. A panel made up mostly of particles and glue(MDF) will be much denser than plywood with many voids and less glue.
Plywood Weight Chart
The charts below show the weight of plywood panels at different thicknesses. Weight may vary slightly by manufacturer and product.
Standard Plywood Dimensions
| Plywood Type | Plywood Thickness | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4″ | 3/8″ | 1/2″ | 5/8″ | 3/4″ | 1-1/8″ | |
| Softwood Plywood | 22 lbs | 28.5 lbs | 40.5 lbs | 48 lbs | 61 lbs | 84.5 lbs |
| Hardwood Plywood | 24.5 lbs | 31.5 lbs | 45 lbs | 53 lbs | 67.5 lbs | 94 lbs |
| Marine Plywood | 27 lbs | 35 lbs | 50 lbs | 59 lbs | 75 lbs | 104 lbs |
| Baltic Birch | 26 lbs | 33.5 lbs | 48 lbs | 56.5 lbs | 71.5 lbs | 99.5 lbs |
| Particle Board | 33 lbs | 43 lbs | 61 lbs | 72 lbs | 91 lbs | 127 lbs |
| MDF | 36 lbs | 46.5 lbs | 66.7 lbs | 78.5 lbs | 99.5 lbs | 138.5 lbs |
| MDO | 20 lbs | 26 lbs | 37.5 lbs | 44 lbs | 56 lbs | 77.5 lbs |
| OSB | 25.5 lbs | 33 lbs | 47 lbs | 55.5 lbs | 70.5 lbs | 98 lbs |
Metric Plywood Dimensions
| Plywood Type | Plywood Thickness | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 9.5mm | 12.5mm | 15.5mm | 18.5mm | 28.5mm | |
| Softwood Plywood | 9.98 kg | 12.93 kg | 18.37 kg | 21.77 kg | 27.67 kg | 38.33 kg |
| Hardwood Plywood | 11.11 kg | 14.29 kg | 20.41 kg | 24.04 kg | 30.62 kg | 42.64 kg |
| Marine Plywood | 12.25 kg | 15.88 kg | 22.68 kg | 26.76 kg | 34.02 kg | 47.17 kg |
| Baltic Birch | 11.79 kg | 15.2 kg | 21.77 kg | 25.63 kg | 32.43 kg | 45.13 kg |
| Particle Board | 14.97 kg | 19.5 kg | 27.67 kg | 32.66 kg | 41.28 kg | 57.61 kg |
| MDF | 16.33 kg | 21.09 kg | 30.25 kg | 35.61 kg | 45.13 kg | 62.82 kg |
| MDO | 9.07 kg | 11.79 kg | 17.01 kg | 19.96 kg | 25.4 kg | 35.15 kg |
| OSB | 11.57 kg | 14.97 kg | 21.32 kg | 25.17 kg | 31.98 kg | 44.45 kg |
Hardboard Panel Weights
| Panel Thickness | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1/8″ | 21 lbs |
| 3/16″ | 28 lbs |
| 1/4″ | 32 lbs |
Use our plywood calculator to find how many sheets of plywood you need for your project.