Plywood / MDF — cost and pricing guide
Sheet goods are cheap; router time and edge sanding are where cabinet and furniture quotes are won or lost.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material price | $10-40 per sheet (2440x1220) |
| Density | 0.6-0.75 g/cm³ |
| Process | CNC Routing |
| Typical uses | furniture, cabinetry, signage, patterns |
What drives the real part cost
Material price is only one input. The full per-part cost adds machine time at your all-in hourly rate, hands-on labor, a failure or scrap allowance, and your margin. On most Plywood / MDF parts, machine time and labor outweigh the material itself — which is why per-kg price comparisons alone mislead.
Pro tip
Nesting utilization is your profit lever - every extra part per sheet is nearly pure margin.
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