Density (in PSF) of 3/8" wainscot panel board?

[Jesse Mangum]

Does anyone know the density of 3/8" wainscot panel board?

I'm referring to the kind you find in 4'x8' tongue-and-groove boards at Lowe's and Home Depot.

They've got 3 plies total: 2 full plies and then the segmented top ply.

I need the density (in PSF) for some calculations. Thanks to anyone who can help!

[bpape]

That kind of thing varies so much that the only accurate way to do it is to weigh it.

4x8=32 sq ft x 3/8" = approx 12 cu ft. Divide the weight of 1 sheet by 12 and that will give you the density.

Bryan

[terry j]

Originally Posted by bpape

That kind of thing varies so much that the only accurate way to do it is to weigh it.

4x8=32 sq ft x 3/8" = approx 12 cu ft. Divide the weight of 1 sheet by 12 and that will give you the density.

Bryan

That can't be right??!! 32 sq ft * ONE FOOT equals 32 cu ft, so one INCH = 32/12 cu ft (2.66 cu ft if my calcs are right), so 3/8 gives ONE cu ft for your panel.

It is late here, but feel reasonably confident in my maths.

(will check in the morning tho!).

[bpape]

Doh! Sorry about that. Just ran the numbers real quick and took 3/8 of a FOOT instead of 3/8 of an INCH.

Sorry about that.

So, if the board weight 32 lbs, it's 1lb/cu ft. If it's 16lbs, it's 1/2 lb /cu ft.

Bryan