sheet-good
Melamine wood properties
Also known as: melamine board, melamine-faced particleboard, mfc.
| Type | sheet-good |
|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 250,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.70 |
| Density (approx) | 44 lb/ft³ (3.6 lb per board foot) |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Melamine weighs about 14.6 lb (roughly 44 lb per cubic foot).
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How these numbers were sourced
Bending MOE 250,000 psi is the Sagulator material-list value for melamine (note 8), which assumes an M-1 grade particleboard core (0.25 x 10^6 psi); the melamine facing has negligible effect on stiffness, so the value equals that of the particleboard core. For a different core grade, use the matching particleboard value. Specific gravity 0.70 is approximate, based on the ANSI A208.1 medium-density particleboard core, so it is flagged estimated. Movement model N/A (see movementNote). Price indicative.
Values shown as estimates rather than sourced constants: specificGravity, typicalPricePerSheet_usd.
Sources
These calculators are for planning and estimation. Engineering results (shelf sag, wood movement) use published average material properties; real boards vary by grade, grain, moisture and defects. Verify load-bearing designs with a professional.