This plywood sheet reference table shows the sheets needed for a range of area length values, assuming an area width of 5 m, an area per sheet of 2.97 m² and a wastage allowance of 1%. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Plywood Sheet Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Area length | Sheets needed | Total area |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m | 5 | 12.50 |
| 5 m | 10 | 25.00 |
| 7.5 m | 14 | 37.50 |
| 10 m | 19 | 50.00 |
| 15 m | 28 | 75.00 |
| 20 m | 38 | 100.00 |
| 30 m | 56 | 150.00 |
| 50 m | 93 | 250.00 |
| 70 m | 130 | 350.00 |
| 100 m | 186 | 500.00 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your area length and read across to the sheets needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Plywood Sheet Calculator for a precise answer.
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