Plywood Sheet Count Calculator

Sheets = surface area / 32 ft² (standard 4×8 sheet) + waste.

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How to use this calculator

  • Enter total surface to sheath.
  • Pick sheet size.
  • Read sheet count.

About this calculator

Standard plywood: 4×8 = 32 ft². Common thicknesses: ½" (subfloor), ¾" (subfloor and structural), ⅝" (often as roof deck). For roof and floor sheathing, allow 10% waste; less for clean rectangles.

Frequently asked

OSB vs plywood?+
OSB cheaper, similar performance. Plywood resists moisture better. Most modern construction uses OSB for sheathing.
Thickness for roofing?+
⅝" is typical for residential 24" rafter spacing. 5/8" if 16" spacing in heavy snow areas.
Tongue-and-groove?+
For floors, T&G eliminates seam alignment issues. Costs ~10% more; nearly always worth it.
Sheets per square foot?+
4×8 sheet covers 32 ft² — call it ~31 LF, or ~30 SF working with cuts and seam alignment.
Pressure-treated plywood?+
For ground-contact applications. ~50% more expensive. Use only where required (sill plates, exterior decks).

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