sheet-good
Particleboard wood properties
Also known as: chipboard, particle board.
| Type | sheet-good |
|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 320,000 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 Particleboard weighs about 14.6 lb (roughly 44 lb per cubic foot).
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How these numbers were sourced
Bending MOE 320,000 psi is the Sagulator material-list value for M-2 grade particleboard (M-2 = 0.32 x 10^6 psi; the list spans grades from M-1 = 0.25 up to D-3 = 0.45 and LD = 0.73). Specific gravity 0.70 is approximate, based on the ANSI A208.1 medium-density class (about 640 to 800 kg/m3), so it is flagged estimated. Bending MOE for sheet goods is grade dependent. 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.