What is the standard size of plywood in the Philippines?
The standard plywood size in the Philippines is 4 ft × 8 ft — metric 1220 mm × 2440 mm. This is the dominant sheet size across all major retailers and brands, available in thicknesses from 1/4" (6 mm) up to 3/4" (18 mm), with 1" (25 mm) available on special order.
What is the actual size of 4×8 plywood?
"4 × 8" plywood in the Philippine retail market is produced to a metric size of 1220 mm × 2440 mm — slightly under exact 4 ft (1219.2 mm) × 8 ft (2438.4 mm). The metric figure is what mills actually produce. Sheet tolerances run ±3 mm on length and width.
What plywood sizes are common in mm?
The standard sheet is 1220 × 2440 mm (4 × 8 ft). Common thicknesses in millimetres: 6 mm (1/4"), 9 mm (3/8"), 12 mm (1/2"), 15 mm (5/8"), 18 mm (3/4"), and 25 mm (1"). The 18 mm (3/4") and 12 mm (1/2") thicknesses are the most-stocked across PH retail.
How thick is 3/4 inch plywood in mm?
3/4" plywood is 18 mm thick (technically 19.05 mm if converted exactly, but produced to 18 mm in the metric standard followed by most Asian and European mills). Thickness tolerance under EN 315 is +0.7 / –0.9 mm for sanded panels — so an 18 mm panel measured at 17.4 mm or 18.6 mm is within spec.
How much does a 3/4 marine plywood cost in the Philippines?
3/4" (18 mm) marine plywood in the Philippines typically prices ₱1,300–₱1,700 per 4 × 8 sheet at retail in 2026. Premium brands sit at the upper end; economy brands at the lower end. Wholesale pricing for 50+ sheet quantities runs roughly 10–20% below retail.
What's the difference between ordinary and marine plywood by size?
None — both ordinary and marine plywood share the same standard sheet size of 4 × 8 ft (1220 × 2440 mm) and the same available thickness range. The difference between ordinary and marine plywood is in the bond chemistry (urea-formaldehyde for ordinary, melamine or phenolic for marine), core veneer quality, and face/back grading — not in dimensions.
Can I get oversized plywood sheets locally?
Yes, on request. The most common oversized format is 4 × 10 ft (1220 × 3050 mm), used in tall partition cladding and high-pour formwork systems. Available from larger Manila and provincial wholesalers; expect a 10–20% per-sheet premium over standard 4 × 8 and longer lead times. Cut-to-size services are also widely offered at most major retailers.
How many 4×8 plywood sheets cover 100 sqm?
One 4 × 8 sheet covers ~2.97 m². For 100 sqm: 100 ÷ 2.97 = 33.7 sheets at zero waste. With a typical 10% waste allowance: 33.7 × 1.10 = 37.1 → round up to 38 sheets. For double-sided cladding (both faces of a partition wall), double to 76 sheets. Always order 1–2 extra sheets above the calculated count for damage and contingency.
