What thickness of acrylic to use? (2024)

FAQs

What thickness of acrylic should I use? ›

While acrylic is robust, it still needs support when used in large sheets so opt for a thicker sheet when in doubt if the dimensions are on the larger side. As an example, if the sheet is up to 1.5 sq. metres, 3mm should suffice, while anything between 1.5 and 2 sq. metres should have a minimum thickness of 4mm.

Carrying capacity versus impact

Suppose a pane of glass 1 metre wide and 3 millimetres thick breaks at a weight of 1 kilo, then a three-millimetre thick acrylic sheet will break at a weight of 30 kilos.

Despite being 2mm thick, acrylic sheets are durable and impact-resistant. They provide strength while maintaining a relatively thin profile, making them suitable for various applications.

With strength up to 10 times that of an equivalent glass pane, our 5mm clear plastic sheets bring transparency and durability to your project, indoors or out. UV and weather-resistant, these affordable acrylic panels are suitable for various applications from construction to creative designs.

Thinner sheet thicknesses (up to 5 millimetres) will be ready to bend more quickly. To make a sharp fold, leave the acrylic sheet on top of the heat-resistant tray and fold it along a batten.

It should not fall short when fitting from side to side, but should also not fit so loose that it touches the skin. For the best fit, you need to measure from sidewall to sidewall (edge to edge from side to side), on the widest part of your nail bed, following your natural curve.

Professional Acrylic: Thin films of Professional Acrylic will dry in 20 to 30 minutes and thicker films can take an hour or two. This will vary according to environmental conditions. Professional Acrylic colours remain usable on the palette for slightly longer than many other acrylics.

Our 4mm acrylic sheets offer key advantages over glass. They are 10 times stronger, making them practically unbreakable. The sheets are also resistant to UV light and exposure to weather, allowing both indoor and outdoor use.

How strong is an 8mm acrylic sheet? The 8mm thickness provides acrylic sheets with substantial strength and durability for demanding applications requiring a rigid, resilient material.

6mm acrylic sheets are over 10 times stronger than an equivalent thickness of glass because acrylic is an impact-resistant plastic polymer that withstands hard bumps, drops, and exposure to outdoor weather conditions much better than glass panels.

Does 2mm acrylic bend? ›

Acrylic is relatively flexible compared to glass - it does bend. Thin acrylic sheets will bend more easily than thicker acrylic sheets.

DURAPLEX is a continuously processed acrylic sheet that is up to 10 times stronger than general-purpose acrylic, 30 times stronger than double-strength window glass and 50 times stronger than polished wire glass or other glasses.

How strong is 10mm acrylic? 10mm acrylic sheets have good strength and durability. They can withstand impact and scratches better than glass. Acrylic has a flexural strength of around 10,000 psi, meaning a 10mm thick sheet can hold around 100 kg per square meter before bending or breaking.

I've put together a lot of acrylic cages, and for me the issue with thin sheets is that they're flexible. 2mm is very flexible and would put too much torquing stress on the glue-only joints that I make.

Extruded (XT) acrylic 5 mm is more flexible than glass, which makes it less breakable. This material is, therefore, suitable for many different applications. If you want to process the sheet without worries, we recommend that you opt for cast (GS) acrylic.