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What thickness does acrylic sheets come in?

What thickness does acrylic sheets come in?

What size does plexiglass come in? Plexiglass comes in a variety of thickness, typically thicknesses are 1/16″, 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/4″, 1/2″, 1″, 1.25″, 1.5″, 2″, 2.5″, 3″, and 4″.

How much does a 1/4 4×8 sheet of acrylic weigh?

Thickness Weight
3/16”(.177”, 4.5mm) 1.071 lbs/sq. ft.
1/4″(.236”, 6.0mm) 1.424 lbs/sq. ft.
3/8”(.354”, 9.0mm) 2.136 lbs/sq. ft.
1/2″(.472”, 12.0mm) 2.879 lbs/sq. ft.

Is plexiglass and acrylic the same thing?

Cell cast acrylic is more expensive to manufacture but is harder than extruded acrylic so it is less susceptible to scratching. In layman’s terms, Plexiglas® is made from acrylic, and plexiglass is a generic term used interchangeably to describe both the name brand and the material itself.

What is the cheapest clear plastic?

Clear Perspex® Acrylic Sheet Our most popular clear material, Perspex® acrylic is ideal as a cheaper, safer and lighter replacement for glass.

What is standard plexiglass thickness?

Plexiglas T is more than 50% tougher than standard acrylic sheet. It is available in colorless, white and black, in thick- nesses from 0.080″ to 0.354″.

Is plexi glass heavy?

Weight of Plexiglas® Sheet (per sq. ft.) 0.38 lbs.

What is clear hard plastic called?

Polycarbonate (PC) Tough, stable, and transparent, polycarbonate is an excellent engineering plastic that is as clear as glass and two hundred and fifty times stronger. Thirty times stronger than acrylic, clear polycarbonate sheets are also easily worked, molded, and thermo-formed or cold-formed.

How big is a standard sheet of plastic?

From 0.06 inch to 6 inches, with some custom sizes available, common thicknesses range from 0.25 in, 0.5 in, 0.75 in, and 1 inch up to 6 inches. An often-requested 4 ft x 8 ft (48 in x 96 in) sheet of plastic is followed by 24 in x 24 in, 24 in x 36 in, 24 in x 48 in, and so on.

How big is a 1 / 4 sheet of polycarbonate?

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How many polycarbonate sheets are there in Makrolon?

Polycarbonate Sheets Makrolon Product Length (in.): 12 – 24 Product Length (in.): 96 – 108 Colored Tinted UV Stabilized 36ResultsProduct Thickness (in.): 1/4 Sort by:Top Sellers Top SellersMost PopularPrice Low to HighPrice High to LowTop Rated Products Get It Fast In Stock at Store Today Cumberland & nearby stores Availability

Are there different types of plastic sheeting used?

Yes, there’s likely a unique combination of thickness, width, and length to accommodate nearly every customer application. For example, thin acrylic and polycarbonate plastic sheets are used to retrofit existing light fixtures while oversized, thick UHMW or HDPE sheets are used for massive dock and pier fendering systems.