40mm Plywood to Inches — Conversion & Specifications
40mm plywood equals 1.5748 inches (approximately 1-37/64"). In US lumber trade terminology, 40mm plywood is sold as 1-9/16" plywood. Common applications include heavy structural, industrial decking, specialty construction.
40mm Plywood Quick Reference
| Metric Thickness | 40 mm |
| Exact Inches | 1.5748" |
| Nearest Fraction | 1-37/64" |
| US Trade Name | 1-9/16" |
| 32nds of an Inch | 50/32" |
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▶What is 40mm plywood in inches?
40mm plywood is exactly 1.5748 inches. The nearest fractional inch is 1-37/64", and in US lumber yards it is typically sold as 1-9/16" plywood.
▶Is 40mm the same as 1-9/16" plywood?
1-9/16" is the US trade name for 40mm plywood. While 1-9/16" is the nominal size, the actual measured thickness is 1.5748 inches (40mm). Import plywood from Vietnam is manufactured to exact metric dimensions.
▶What is 40mm plywood used for?
40mm (1-9/16") plywood is commonly used for heavy structural, industrial decking, specialty construction.
▶How thick is 40mm plywood in 32nds of an inch?
40mm plywood is approximately 50/32 of an inch (1-37/64"). For precision woodworking, the exact measurement is 1.5748 inches.