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General standard for glass thickness

Nov 25, 2024

General standard for glass thickness for household use:
The thickness of domestic glass usually varies according to its use and location. The following is the recommended thickness standard for household glass according to different use scenarios:

Recommended thickness (mm)
Single window, interior partition, bathroom mirror 3 mm
Ordinary household Windows, furniture, shelves 4 mm
High-end home, bookcase 5 mm
Middle and high-end home, doors and Windows, handrails 6 mm 
Glass curtain wall, Presidential suite, security window 8 mm
High-end subway stations, airports, space capsules and other special occasions 10mm and above
Matters needing attention.
Safety: Thicker glass (such as 6 mm and above) can provide better safety performance, and can be tempered, laminated, one-way perspective and other special treatments as needed to enhance safety performance .
Cost and practicality: Too thick glass may lead to increased costs, while affecting the use experience and reducing the service life of the window sash; And too thin glass may increase the safety hazard .
In summary, the thickness of household glass should be selected according to the specific application scenarios and needs to ensure that both functional requirements are met and economy and safety are taken into account.