Question about the actual weight of a sheet of plywood

I was moving some 3/4 inch birch plywood in the shop yesterday and it felt way heavier than usual. I looked it up and found out a standard 4x8 sheet can weigh over 70 pounds, depending on the wood and glue. I always just guessed before. What's the heaviest sheet material you've had to haul up a flight of stairs?

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linda_butler2820d ago

Oh man, don't even get me started! I once tried to carry a sheet of 3/4 inch MDF by myself. That stuff is like a solid brick! I made it about three steps before I had to admit defeat and wait for my brother to help. My arms were sore for two days. Never again.

the_seth20d ago

My cousin moved a full sheet of that solo last week. He just used a proper hand truck with straps, no big deal. Sometimes the right gear makes all the difference.