Plywood Weight Calculator

A 4×8 sheet of 3/4" softwood plywood weighs approximately 68 pounds. Thinner 1/2" sheets weigh around 45 pounds, while 1/4" sheets weigh about 23 pounds. Hardwood plywood weighs roughly 30% more than softwood.

Softwood plywood (pine, fir) has a density of about 34 lb/ft³, while hardwood plywood (birch, oak) is denser at around 45 lb/ft³. Marine-grade plywood typically weighs 36 lb/ft³ due to waterproof adhesives and void-free construction.

Yes, plywood weight scales directly with thickness. A 3/4" sheet weighs exactly three times as much as a 1/4" sheet of the same dimensions and wood type, since volume increases proportionally.

Multiply the sheet's volume in cubic feet by the plywood density (34 lb/ft³ for softwood). Volume = length × width × thickness, with all measurements in feet. Add 10-15% for fasteners and waste when estimating transport capacity.

While possible for thinner sheets under 40 pounds, full 4×8 sheets are awkward due to size rather than weight alone. The 32-square-foot surface catches wind and requires a wide grip, making two-person handling safer even for 1/2" sheets.