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Choose plywood for a first project

Compare two sheet options for the same five-part tray before you buy. See which stock fits and how much material is left.

What you will take away

Two stock-use results and a complete build pack for your selected option. The project stays the same so the material comparison is meaningful.

Open desktop tray — thumbnail assemblyDimensions are in millimeters. Read the stated measurements; this drawing is not a full-size cutting template.Open tray · Assembled view400 × 250 × 100 mm · thickness 12 mm

Example construction. Your result uses the dimensions calculated below.

Before you begin

  1. Use one straight-cut tray: 400 × 250 × 100 mm. Measure the actual plywood thickness.
  2. Enter two sheet sizes and available quantities from your supplier. Compare each offer separately using the same kerf, trim and grain direction.
  3. Choose a feasible option and download its exact cut list and assembly. Check local prices and tool instructions separately.

If a long grain-locked wall cannot fit, a larger total area will not fix it. Check the length direction or choose another sheet size. This comparison does not search every stock size or claim the cheapest purchase.

Compare two offers

All measurements are in millimeters. Values below are examples; enter your own measurements. Grain-locked walls stay aligned with the sheet grain.

Material and cutting allowance
Sheet option 1
Sheet option 2

Enter your measurements, then calculate to see a result.

For light, nonstructural plywood storage. Geometry is checked; physical assembly and durability are untested. Use your tool, material and adhesive instructions. Inputs and files stay in your browser.

Open the full open desktop tray planner · Download the original example pack

To keep adjusting a result in the full planner, download its editable JSON here and use “Import a saved plan” there. This page does not overwrite your saved projects.