Plywood for cabinetry and joinery
Cabinet carcasses often use 15–18 mm hardwood-core plywood with low formaldehyde glue systems. Face quality and core color may matter when edges are exposed or painted.
Design considerations
Balance core stiffness (Eucalyptus heavier/stiffer vs Acacia mid-weight) with hinge and hardware loads. Moisture resistance is driven more by glue and edge sealing than core species alone.
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▶What thickness of plywood is used for cabinetry?
Thickness depends on span, finish system, and local code or OEM requirements. Browse our thickness-specific spec pages or use calculators with your engineer’s design values.
▶How do I estimate container loads for a project?
Start from sheet count and thickness, then use the container packing calculator with your core density and panel size.
Related Specifications
18mm Plywood Weight Per SheetA 18mm (3/4") plywood sheet (1220×2440mm) weighs 31.08 kg (68.51 lbs) with Acaci…18mm Plywood — Sheets Per Container (40HC)880 sheets of 18mm (3/4") plywood fit in a 40HC container with Acacia core. See …Acacia core plywood specificationsAcacia hardwood plywood core: typical planning density 580 kg/m³. Standard Hardw…