3/16" Clear Extruded Acrylic Sheet - 48" x 96"

Why Choose 3/16" Clear Acrylic at Full Sheet Size?

The 3/16" thickness bridges the gap between standard 1/8" and premium 1/4" acrylic sheets, offering enhanced rigidity for larger applications while maintaining better cost efficiency than heavier options. This versatile thickness provides noticeably improved deflection resistance compared to 1/8" material—ideal for larger picture frames, replacement windows, and architectural installations requiring additional structural support. At approximately 35.5 pounds per full sheet, it delivers substantial material presence for professional installations while remaining manageable for handling and fabrication.

With 92% light transmission, this thickness maintains acrylic's superior optical clarity advantage over polycarbonate while providing the extra rigidity needed for spans up to 48 inches with proper frame support. The full 48" x 96" size enables large-scale projects for window replacement, architectural glazing, and commercial display applications where crystal-clear transparency and structural integrity both matter. It's the strategic specification when 1/8" lacks the rigidity you need but 1/4" represents unnecessary material cost and weight.

This Thickness Excels When You Need:

• Enhanced structural rigidity - Noticeably improved stiffness compared to 1/8" for larger frames, windows, and displays up to 48 inches, reducing deflection and maintaining flat appearance
• Cost-effective performance upgrade - Provides substantially more material than 1/8" at a better price point than 1/4", maximizing value for applications needing extra rigidity
• Superior optical clarity maintained - 92% light transmission delivers the crystal-clear transparency that makes acrylic preferred for aesthetic applications requiring excellent visibility
• Excellent fabrication balance - Thick enough for professional structural performance yet still easy to cut, drill, and work with standard tools
• Versatile application range - Ideal middle-ground thickness for replacement windows, larger picture frames, architectural panels, and commercial displays requiring moderate rigidity

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, making it the professional choice for applications requiring both clarity and structural integrity.

When to Choose 3/16" Acrylic Over Other Thicknesses

Select 3/16" acrylic when you need enhanced rigidity for larger applications but want to avoid the cost and weight of 1/4" sheets. This thickness is perfect for replacement windows in sheds, porches, or secondary glazing applications, larger picture frames exceeding 36 inches, acrylic backsplashes in kitchens and commercial spaces, retail displays requiring substantial material presence, and architectural panels where optical clarity and moderate structural performance both matter. The increased thickness provides noticeably better rigidity than 1/8" while costing significantly less than 1/4" options.

For high-impact environments or outdoor installations subject to abuse, choose polycarbonate instead—it offers vastly superior impact resistance. However, for indoor applications prioritizing optical clarity, scratch resistance, and aesthetic appeal with enhanced structural requirements, 3/16" acrylic delivers excellent performance. For smaller applications under 30 inches where maximum rigidity isn't critical, 1/8" thickness may provide adequate performance at lower cost.