Toughened Glass vs Normal Glass: How Much More Does It Cost?
Toughening adds about $28 per m² to 6mm clear glass. A 600 × 900mm polished panel is $167.92 toughened instead of $152.80.
Price comparison
| Glass | Normal | Toughened |
|---|---|---|
| 6mm clear 600 × 900mm, polished | $152.80 | $167.92 |
| 6mm clear 600 × 900mm, raw edges | $113.80 | $148.27 |
| 10mm clear 1000 × 2000mm, polished | $569 | $643 |
Raw-cut glass costs more to toughen because the edges must be arrised (machine smoothed) before it goes into the furnace. If you want toughened glass, polished edges are often only a few dollars more.
When you need toughened glass
- Doors and the glass panels beside them
- Showers and bath screens
- Windows and panels within 500mm of the floor (why)
- Table tops, shelves under load and anything people may fall against
Good to know
- Toughened glass can’t be cut or drilled afterwards, so order the exact size.
- It is about 4–5 times stronger and breaks into small blunt pieces.
- Need it to stay in one piece when broken? Compare toughened vs laminated glass.
Tick “Toughened” on any glass cut to size product to see your price.
Prices are for one piece from our online calculator, delivered to Melbourne metro and inner Geelong. Delivery ($49) is charged once per order, so extra pieces cost less. Prices checked 23 October 2026.