12mm Plywood to Inches — Conversion & Specifications
12mm plywood equals 0.4724 inches (approximately 15/32"). In US lumber trade terminology, 12mm plywood is sold as 1/2" plywood. Common applications include subfloor / sheathing.
12mm Plywood Quick Reference
| Metric Thickness | 12 mm |
| Exact Inches | 0.4724" |
| Nearest Fraction | 15/32" |
| US Trade Name | 1/2" |
| 32nds of an Inch | 15/32" |
| Common Uses | Subfloor / Sheathing |
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▶What is 12mm plywood in inches?
12mm plywood is exactly 0.4724 inches. The nearest fractional inch is 15/32", and in US lumber yards it is typically sold as 1/2" plywood.
▶Is 12mm the same as 1/2" plywood?
1/2" is the US trade name for 12mm plywood. While 1/2" is the nominal size, the actual measured thickness is 0.4724 inches (12mm). Import plywood from Vietnam is manufactured to exact metric dimensions.
▶What is 12mm plywood used for?
12mm (1/2") plywood is commonly used for subfloor, wall sheathing, packaging. Subfloor / Sheathing.
▶How thick is 12mm plywood in 32nds of an inch?
12mm plywood is approximately 15/32 of an inch (15/32"). For precision woodworking, the exact measurement is 0.4724 inches.