Description
Quick answer: Birch plywood is a smooth, strong and stable plywood sheet used for furniture, cabinetry, joinery, shelving and interior fit-out work. These full-size 2440 × 1220mm (8 × 4) sheets are available in 4mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm and 18mm thicknesses.
Which birch plywood thickness should you choose?
Choose the thickness to suit the job rather than treating each size as a different product. Thinner sheets are useful for backing, lining and detailed work, while thicker sheets provide greater rigidity for furniture, cabinetry, shelving and general joinery.
| Thickness | Typical uses |
|---|---|
| 4mm | Backing, lining, templates and lightweight interior woodworking. |
| 6mm | Cabinet backs, drawer bases, lining and lighter joinery. |
| 9mm | Furniture components, cabinetry, panels and general joinery. |
| 12mm | Cabinetry, furniture, shelving and interior fit-out work. |
| 18mm | Furniture, cabinets, shelving and projects requiring a thicker, more rigid sheet. |
What size are the sheets?
All five thickness options on this product are supplied as full 2440 × 1220mm sheets, commonly referred to as 8 × 4 plywood sheets.
What is birch plywood used for?
Birch plywood is popular where appearance, stability and a clean plywood edge matter. It is widely used for furniture making, cabinet construction, fitted interiors, shelving, shopfitting, joinery and other woodworking projects.
Why choose birch plywood?
Birch plywood offers smooth faces, consistent construction and a clean layered edge that can be left visible as part of the finished design. It can be cut, drilled, sanded and finished using normal woodworking methods.
Choose your thickness
Select 4mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm or 18mm above to see the correct price and add the required sheet thickness to your basket. For other plywood types, visit our Plywood range, or browse the full Birch Plywood collection.