Core Veneer Types and Weight
Poplar plywood with urea-formaldehyde glue weighs 520 kgs per cubic meter. It has the same density as pine plywood.
Finger joint core plywood weigh 550 kgs per cubic meter. It is mixed with poplar and hardwood board with a high moisture content.
Eucalyptus plywood weigh 570-600 kgs per cubic meter.
Birch Plywood weigh 650-700 kgs per cubic meter.
Plywood with the lightest weight is made with a Benuang core. Its scientific name is Octomeles sumatrana. This is an Indonesian wood species. It also grows in Papua New Guinea with a local name Erima. This ultra-lightweight plywood density is 340-380 kgs per cubic meter.
Common Plywood Weight
| Plywood Size | Core Veneer Species | Weight per Sheet |
|---|---|---|
| 1220x2440x18mm | Poplar | 28 kgs |
| 1220x2440x18mm | Pine | 28 kgs |
| 1220x2440x18mm | Birch | 37 kgs |
| 1220x2440x18mm | Finger Joint | 29 kgs |
