Acrylic Sheet Thickness Information
Tolerances for acrylic sheet thickness are +/- 10% and these tolerances can differ throughout the panel. Variations are however often less than 5%. Below we have listed out nominal and actual sheet thicknesses:
- 0.06" acrylic sheet = 1.5mm acrylic sheet
- 0.08" acrylic sheet = 2mm acrylic sheet
- 0.09" acrylic sheet = 2.3mm acrylic sheet
- 0.098" acrylic sheet = 2.5mm acrylic sheet
- 1/8" acrylic sheet = 3mm acrylic sheet = 0.118" acrylic sheet
- 3/16" acrylic sheet = 4.5mm = 0.177" acrylic sheet
- 1/4" acrylic sheet = 5.5mm acrylic sheet = 0.217" acrylic sheet
- 3/8" acrylic sheet = 9mm acrylic sheet = 0.354" acrylic sheet
- 1/2" acrylic sheet = 12mm acrylic sheet = 0.472" acrylic sheet
- 3/4" acrylic sheet = 18mm acrylic sheet = 0.709" acrylic sheet
- 1" acrylic sheet = 24mm acrylic sheet = 0.945" acrylic sheet
- 1.25" acrylic sheet = 30mm acrylic sheet = 1.18" acrylic sheet
- 1.5" acrylic sheet = 38mm acrylic sheet = 1.50" acrylic sheet
- 2" acrylic sheet = 50mm acrylic sheet = 1.97" acrylic sheet
- 2.5" acrylic sheet = 60mm acrylic sheet = 2.36" acrylic sheet
- 3" acrylic sheet = 75mm acrylic sheet = 2.95" acrylic sheet
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is recycled acrylic?
Recycled acrylic is a type of acrylic material that is manufactured by reusing and processing post-consumer or post-industrial acrylic waste. This process of making recycled acrylic involves collecting discarded acrylic products, breaking them down, and then reforming the material into new products.
2. Is recycled acrylic good?
Recycled acrylic is good for the environment because it helps reduce the demand for new raw materials and decreases the amount of waste sent to landfills. It also conserves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to producing acrylic from scratch.
3. Is Acrylite® proTerra certified recycled?
Acrylite® proTerra is a brand of acrylic that is certified as recycled. It is produced with a significant portion of post-industrial recycled acrylic, which makes it more sustainable and environmentally friendly compared to traditional acrylic products.
4. How much C02 does Acrylite® proTerra save?
The exact amount of C02 saved by Acrylite® proTerra can vary depending on factors like the specific product and production processes.
5. Does Acrylite® proTerra come in different colors?
Yes, Acrylite® proTerra is available in various colors, just like its traditional acrylic counterpart.
6. What type of projects is Acrylite® proTerra best for?
Acrylite® proTerra is best suited for projects that emphasize sustainability and eco-friendliness. It can be used in applications such as signage, displays, architectural elements, retail fixtures, and other commercial and domestic projects where recycled material is preferred.
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