Is 15 32 equivalent to a half inch?
The reason un-sanded plywood, such as sheathing, is described as 15/32-in. thick is to reflect the manufacturer's tolerance of 1/32 inch, even though in layman's terms the sheet is equivalent to a 1/2-in.
Hence the quotient, 0.46875 is the answer.
Sheathing Plywood (Common: 15/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.; Actual: 0.438 in. x 48 in.
15:32 = 3:32 PM
15:32 on a 24-hour clock is is 3:32 PM on a 12-hour clock.
12mm = almost 15/32 inch (= almost 1/2 inch)
| INCHES | DECIMAL OF AN INCH | MILLIMETERS |
|---|---|---|
| 29/64 | .453125 | 11.509375 |
| 15/32 | .46875 | 11.906250 |
| 31/64 | .484375 | 12.303125 |
| 1/2 | .5 | 12.700000 |
| NOMINAL VS. ACTUAL SIZES | |
|---|---|
| 1/4-inch | 11/32 |
| 1/2-inch | 15/32 |
| 5/8-inch | 19/32 |
| 3/4-inch | 23/32 |
This 15/32" plywood makes a great roof sheathing and shear wall material for my small projects.
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What's Bigger 5/8 or 15/32?
| Fraction | Decimal Value |
|---|---|
| 5⁄8 | 0.625 |
| 15⁄32 | ≈ 0.469 |
12mm - Sande Plywood ( 1/2 in. Category x 4 ft. x 8 ft.; Actual: 0.472 in. x 48 in. x 96 in.)
What is 1 2 inch plywood used for?
used most often for covering platforms. it is very strong and is fairly rigid. 1/2″ plywood. We use 1/2″ for building a lot of props, boxes, furniture parts.
The spacing of the joists governs the recommended thickness of the plywood subfloor. Some experts suggest that 15/32-inch plywood should be standard if the underlying floor joists are spaced 16 inches apart or less, but you should use slightly thicker 3/4-inch plywood for joists spaced further apart.
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What's Bigger 5/8 or 15/32?
| Fraction | Decimal Value |
|---|---|
| 5⁄8 | 0.625 |
| 15⁄32 | ≈ 0.469 |
Half of 15 is 7.5.
References
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