1/4" Clear Extruded Acrylic Sheet - 48" x 96"

Why Choose 1/4" Clear Acrylic at Full Sheet Size?

The 1/4" thickness represents the gold standard in acrylic sheet specifications—the thickness most commonly specified by architects, designers, and fabricators worldwide for applications requiring both exceptional optical clarity and substantial structural performance. This premium material provides excellent rigidity for unsupported spans up to 54 inches, delivers maximum material presence for professional installations, and offers the structural integrity that demanding architectural and display applications require. At approximately 47 pounds per full sheet, it provides serious material thickness that inspires confidence in high-visibility installations.

With 92% light transmission—superior to polycarbonate's 88%—this thickness maintains acrylic's renowned optical clarity advantage while delivering the structural performance needed for architectural glazing, large-format displays, and commercial applications. The full 48" x 96" size enables expansive installations for replacement windows, retail displays, and architectural panels where crystal-clear transparency and substantial rigidity both matter. When specifications demand professional-grade acrylic with proven performance, 1/4" is the trusted choice that delivers results.

This Thickness Excels When You Need:

• Maximum structural rigidity in acrylic - Exceptional resistance to deflection for unsupported spans up to 54 inches, providing the stiffness needed for large-format windows, displays, and architectural panels
• Professional-grade optical clarity - 92% light transmission delivers crystal-clear transparency superior to polycarbonate, making it the specification for applications where visual quality is paramount
• Industry-standard thickness - The most widely specified acrylic thickness across architectural, commercial, and display applications, backed by decades of proven performance in demanding installations
• Substantial material presence - Premium thickness provides the professional appearance and feel expected in high-quality installations, architectural glazing, and commercial displays
• Proven long-term durability - Maximum standard acrylic thickness offers extended service life with superior scratch resistance and excellent weathering characteristics for indoor and protected outdoor applications

Trusted Manufacturing Quality

Our clear extruded acrylic sheets are manufactured by Optix®, a premium brand from Plaskolite—one of North America's leading acrylic producers. Optix® acrylic meets ASTM D4802 standards for extruded acrylic sheet, ensuring consistent quality, optical clarity, and performance. Extruded acrylic offers excellent dimensional stability and superior optical properties compared to alternatives, making it the professional choice for critical applications where quality and appearance matter most.

When to Choose 1/4" Acrylic Over Other Materials

Select 1/4" acrylic when optical clarity and aesthetics are your priorities in applications requiring substantial structural performance. This is the material to choose for replacement windows requiring crystal-clear transparency, architectural glazing where glass-like appearance matters, retail displays needing maximum visual impact, commercial table top protection requiring heavy-duty performance, and patio enclosures prioritizing clarity over extreme impact resistance. The 1/4" thickness provides the rigidity and professional appearance that demanding applications require while maintaining acrylic's superior optical clarity.

For high-impact environments, outdoor installations subject to vandalism or abuse, or applications requiring extreme durability under impact, choose polycarbonate instead—it offers 250 times the impact strength of glass compared to acrylic's 17 times. However, for architectural glazing, professional displays, indoor installations, and applications where crystal-clear transparency and scratch resistance matter most, 1/4" acrylic delivers unmatched performance. This thickness handles the most demanding aesthetic and structural requirements while keeping the superior clarity that makes acrylic the preferred material for visual applications.