Plywood strength questions

[nao57]

There's a guide on the net that quotes plywood strength based on how much weight it can support per square foot. It quotes these amounts;

3/8" -> 22 pounds / square foot
1/2" -> 35 P/sf
3/4" -> 80 P/sf
1" -> 168 p/sf (pounds per square foot)

If you are turning something into a camping trailer, how much pounds per square foot do you need on the flooring? (Or what strength of plywood would you need?)

Thanks.

 

[Kiki]

There's a guide on the net that quotes plywood strength based on how much weight it can support per square foot. It quotes these amounts;

3/8" -> 22 pounds / square foot
1/2" -> 35 P/sf
3/4" -> 80 P/sf
1" -> 168 p/sf (pounds per square foot)

If you are turning something into a camping trailer, how much pounds per square foot do you need on the flooring? (Or what strength of plywood would you need?)

Thanks.

What is the floor space of the trailer going to be? How many square feet?

 

[Kiki]

@aart
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[Kiki]

@RoosterML

 

[nao57]

Floor space is... three 4x8's ( 8 ft by 12 ft). I'm trying to make it durable but not too heavy to pull.

 

[saysfaa]

I found the Sagulator helpful in figuring such things out.

It isn't perfect for this application because it doesn't distinguish live load vs dead load but it makes a very good starting point.

 

[RoosterML]

Any flooring plywood you should use 3/4”. Do not use any type of particle board.

 

[Kiki]

Any flooring plywood you should use 3/4”. Do not use any type of particle board.

Thanks Rev!

 

[RoosterML]

Thanks Rev!

Anything for the special @Kiki
(Pats her on the head)

 

[Loving my girls]

Woaw ! Ply wood ! Horridly expensive here n france, we use oak instead