The minimum thickness / strength of the boards depends on the spacing of the platform beams below them:
Board thickness | Axis distance between platform beams |
25 mm (9.8 in) | ≤ 55 cm (22 in) |
30 mm (11.8 in) | ≤ 65 cm (26 in) |
If you choose thinner boards, they will bounce and sag uncomfortably, which does not feel safe. Unnecessarily thick floorboards, on the other hand, add weight, cost more and are more complex to work with.