Glass Thickness

Flat glass comes in various thicknesses, and it is the difference in thickness that dictates the use of particular glass for a certain application. As logic would suggest thinner glass is more fragile than thicker. Thickness range for glass is:

• SSB clear (less than 1/8") normally used in picture frames, etc..
• 1/8" Used in storm windows, picture frames, end tables, and insulated units, etc..
• 3/16" Used for small table tops, insulated units, small shelves, etc..
• 1/4" Used in table tops (as protective cover), insulated units, single pane windows, light weight shelves, hand rails, framed shower doors, etc..
• 3/8" Used in shower doors, table tops, glass walls, glass partitions, hand rails, door lights, etc..
• 1/2" Used for shower doors, table tops, glass walls, glass partitions, hand rails, etc..
• 3/4" Used for Glass doors, Mall fronts, table tops, glass floors, etc..