Plywood

Plywood is the workhorse sheet good for cabinets, furniture, and building. This section covers sizes and thicknesses, current pricing, and how to work with plywood cleanly.

Sizes & thickness: standard sheet dimensions, actual 4×8 measurements, is 23/32 the same as 3/4, and 23/32 vs 3/4.

Pricing: 4×8 at Lowe’s, Home Depot costs, and 3/4-inch pricing.

Working with plywood: join plywood, build a plywood box, and store cutting.

Types: plywood vs sheathing and how plywood is made.

For how plywood compares to solid and engineered wood, see our types of wood guide.

What are the real dimensions of a 4×8 plywood sheet? Nominal 4×8 sheets often measure slightly under, and “3/4-inch” is usually 23/32” after sanding.

Is 23/32 plywood the same as 3/4? Practically yes — 23/32” is the actual thickness sold as “3/4-inch” plywood.