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title: "How much does a sheet of plywood weigh?"
description: "A sheet of plywood weighs 9–36 kg (19.8–79.4 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/plywood-sheet/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a sheet of plywood weigh?

**Typical weight: 9–36 kg**

That is 19.8–79.4 lb.

A cross-laminated wood panel, sold in the US as 4 by 8 feet and in Europe as 2440 by 1220 mm.

> Softwood 4x8 sheets: 1/4 in about 10 kg, 1/2 in about 18 kg, 3/4 in about 28 kg. Hardwood ply and OSB of the same thickness run 10-25% heavier.

## By type

*Sheets of plywood vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.*

| Type | Typical weight |
| --- | --- |
| 1/2-inch plywood sheet | 16–21 kg |
| 3/4-inch plywood sheet | 25–32 kg |

## How that compares

*Sheet of plywood against things of a similar mass.*

- Boa constrictor: 10–45 kg
- North American beaver: 11–32 kg
- Barbell: 10–25 kg
- Jerry can: 4–22 kg
- Sheet of plywood: 9–36 kg
- Car battery: 11–30 kg
- Office chair: 10–30 kg
- Propane tank: 8.2–30 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a sheet of plywood weigh?

A sheet of plywood weighs 9–36 kg (19.8–79.4 lb). Softwood 4x8 sheets: 1/4 in about 10 kg, 1/2 in about 18 kg, 3/4 in about 28 kg. Hardwood ply and OSB of the same thickness run 10-25% heavier.

### Which type of sheet of plywood is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, 3/4-inch plywood sheet is the largest at 25–32 kg.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)