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Wood Species Library

Wood Species Library

Search 200 woods by density, weight, Janka hardness, price tier, applications, pros, cons, and project fit before choosing stock for a cut list or material estimate.

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Compare 200 wood species.

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200 species shown

WoodGroupDensityMetric densityJankaPriceCommon applications
Oak Hardwood 42-47 lb/ft³ 721 kg/m³ 1,320 lbf Medium to high cabinets, flooring, tables
White Oak Hardwood 45-48 lb/ft³ 753 kg/m³ 1,360 lbf Medium to high cabinetry, flooring, outdoor furniture
Red Oak Hardwood 42-45 lb/ft³ 705 kg/m³ 1,290 lbf Medium flooring, cabinets, trim
Live Oak Hardwood 37-44 lb/ft³ 657 kg/m³ 1,525 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
English Oak Hardwood 31-42 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 1,650 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Walnut Hardwood 36-40 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,010 lbf High fine furniture, cabinet doors, desktops
Black Walnut Hardwood 36-39 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,010 lbf High fine furniture, desktops, cabinet doors
Claro Walnut Hardwood 35-45 lb/ft³ 641 kg/m³ 1,100 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
European Walnut Hardwood 32-42 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 1,650 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Butternut Hardwood 30-41 lb/ft³ 577 kg/m³ 1,200 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Birch Hardwood 40-45 lb/ft³ 689 kg/m³ 1,260 lbf Medium cabinet parts, drawer boxes, plywood faces
Yellow Birch Hardwood 41-45 lb/ft³ 689 kg/m³ 1,260 lbf Medium cabinet parts, drawer boxes, furniture
Paper Birch Hardwood 34-44 lb/ft³ 625 kg/m³ 1,075 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Sweet Birch Hardwood 36-45 lb/ft³ 657 kg/m³ 1,050 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Baltic Birch Hardwood 30-38 lb/ft³ 545 kg/m³ 1,000 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Maple Hardwood 39-44 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 1,450 lbf Medium to high cabinets, drawers, work surfaces
Hard Maple Hardwood 43-47 lb/ft³ 721 kg/m³ 1,450 lbf Medium to high work surfaces, cutting boards, cabinets
Soft Maple Hardwood 35-39 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 950 lbf Medium painted cabinets, drawers, furniture
Birdseye Maple Hardwood 32-37 lb/ft³ 561 kg/m³ 700 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Curly Maple Hardwood 36-41 lb/ft³ 625 kg/m³ 1,300 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Cherry Hardwood 34-38 lb/ft³ 577 kg/m³ 950 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinetry, casework
Black Cherry Hardwood 36-42 lb/ft³ 625 kg/m³ 1,525 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Pine Softwood 22-35 lb/ft³ 465 kg/m³ 560 lbf Low painted shelves, trim, shop fixtures
Eastern White Pine Softwood 22-25 lb/ft³ 384 kg/m³ 380 lbf Low painted furniture, trim, shelves
Southern Yellow Pine Softwood 35-41 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 870 lbf Low to medium framing, workbenches, shelving
Ponderosa Pine Softwood 25-35 lb/ft³ 481 kg/m³ 700 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Sugar Pine Softwood 29-35 lb/ft³ 513 kg/m³ 540 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Radiata Pine Softwood 31-41 lb/ft³ 577 kg/m³ 380 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Scots Pine Softwood 21-31 lb/ft³ 416 kg/m³ 820 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Lodgepole Pine Softwood 23-29 lb/ft³ 416 kg/m³ 660 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Cedar Softwood 22-33 lb/ft³ 449 kg/m³ 350 lbf Medium outdoor furniture, closet lining, garden projects
Western Red Cedar Softwood 22-24 lb/ft³ 368 kg/m³ 350 lbf Medium outdoor furniture, fencing, cladding
Eastern Red Cedar Softwood 24-29 lb/ft³ 432 kg/m³ 500 lbf Medium to high framing, trim, painted shelves
Spanish Cedar Softwood 27-34 lb/ft³ 497 kg/m³ 680 lbf Medium to high framing, trim, painted shelves
Aromatic Cedar Softwood 29-34 lb/ft³ 513 kg/m³ 660 lbf Medium to high framing, trim, painted shelves
Ash Hardwood 39-42 lb/ft³ 657 kg/m³ 1,320 lbf Medium chairs, tool handles, tables
White Ash Hardwood 31-39 lb/ft³ 561 kg/m³ 1,175 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Black Ash Hardwood 35-41 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,300 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Poplar Hardwood 25-32 lb/ft³ 465 kg/m³ 540 lbf Low to medium painted cabinets, drawer parts, trim
Tulip Poplar Hardwood 34-44 lb/ft³ 625 kg/m³ 1,000 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Beech Hardwood 40-45 lb/ft³ 689 kg/m³ 1,300 lbf Medium workbench tops, chairs, tool handles
American Beech Hardwood 39-50 lb/ft³ 721 kg/m³ 1,800 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
European Beech Hardwood 40-50 lb/ft³ 721 kg/m³ 825 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Mahogany Tropical hardwood 48-56 lb/ft³ 833 kg/m³ 2,900 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Honduran Mahogany Tropical hardwood 46-60 lb/ft³ 849 kg/m³ 3,500 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
African Mahogany Tropical hardwood 47-60 lb/ft³ 865 kg/m³ 1,600 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Sapele Tropical hardwood 44-56 lb/ft³ 801 kg/m³ 3,350 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Utile Tropical hardwood 47-63 lb/ft³ 881 kg/m³ 3,350 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Khaya Tropical hardwood 56-66 lb/ft³ 977 kg/m³ 1,650 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Meranti Tropical hardwood 56-71 lb/ft³ 1025 kg/m³ 1,850 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Teak Tropical hardwood 40-44 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 1,070 lbf High outdoor furniture, boat trim, tables
Burmese Teak Tropical hardwood 51-66 lb/ft³ 945 kg/m³ 1,400 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Plantation Teak Tropical hardwood 47-61 lb/ft³ 865 kg/m³ 2,050 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Ipe Tropical hardwood 60-69 lb/ft³ 1041 kg/m³ 3,680 lbf High decking, outdoor furniture, stairs
Cumaru Tropical hardwood 48-59 lb/ft³ 865 kg/m³ 3,200 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Garapa Tropical hardwood 45-58 lb/ft³ 833 kg/m³ 2,950 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Massaranduba Tropical hardwood 49-61 lb/ft³ 881 kg/m³ 2,650 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Tigerwood Tropical hardwood 55-67 lb/ft³ 977 kg/m³ 1,850 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Jatoba Tropical hardwood 50-64 lb/ft³ 913 kg/m³ 3,150 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Purpleheart Tropical hardwood 45-57 lb/ft³ 817 kg/m³ 2,800 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Padauk Tropical hardwood 55-68 lb/ft³ 993 kg/m³ 1,700 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
African Padauk Tropical hardwood 47-60 lb/ft³ 865 kg/m³ 3,000 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Bubinga Tropical hardwood 49-62 lb/ft³ 897 kg/m³ 2,350 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Wenge Tropical hardwood 49-62 lb/ft³ 897 kg/m³ 1,850 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Zebrawood Tropical hardwood 53-69 lb/ft³ 977 kg/m³ 2,050 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Cocobolo Tropical hardwood 46-55 lb/ft³ 817 kg/m³ 1,650 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Bocote Tropical hardwood 46-60 lb/ft³ 849 kg/m³ 1,550 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Ziricote Tropical hardwood 44-54 lb/ft³ 785 kg/m³ 1,800 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Rosewood Tropical hardwood 44-53 lb/ft³ 785 kg/m³ 2,950 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Indian Rosewood Tropical hardwood 47-63 lb/ft³ 881 kg/m³ 2,400 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Brazilian Rosewood Tropical hardwood 51-63 lb/ft³ 913 kg/m³ 2,700 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
East Indian Rosewood Tropical hardwood 42-57 lb/ft³ 801 kg/m³ 2,900 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Kingwood Tropical hardwood 44-55 lb/ft³ 801 kg/m³ 2,400 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Tulipwood Tropical hardwood 56-72 lb/ft³ 1025 kg/m³ 2,000 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Ebony Tropical hardwood 56-65 lb/ft³ 977 kg/m³ 1,950 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Gaboon Ebony Tropical hardwood 53-66 lb/ft³ 961 kg/m³ 2,200 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Macassar Ebony Tropical hardwood 50-60 lb/ft³ 881 kg/m³ 3,400 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Lignum Vitae Tropical hardwood 55-68 lb/ft³ 993 kg/m³ 3,500 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Greenheart Tropical hardwood 52-67 lb/ft³ 961 kg/m³ 2,250 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Osage Orange Hardwood 30-36 lb/ft³ 529 kg/m³ 750 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Hickory Hardwood 48-53 lb/ft³ 817 kg/m³ 1,820 lbf Medium to high tool handles, chairs, flooring
Shagbark Hickory Hardwood 35-40 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,100 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Pecan Hardwood 33-39 lb/ft³ 577 kg/m³ 1,200 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Elm Hardwood 34-39 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 1,200 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
American Elm Hardwood 33-40 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 1,425 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Red Elm Hardwood 37-47 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 1,325 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Cedar Elm Softwood 26-34 lb/ft³ 481 kg/m³ 780 lbf Medium to high framing, trim, painted shelves
Alder Hardwood 34-45 lb/ft³ 641 kg/m³ 725 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Red Alder Hardwood 32-44 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,625 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Basswood Hardwood 38-45 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 925 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Linden Hardwood 37-49 lb/ft³ 689 kg/m³ 1,300 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Sycamore Hardwood 33-41 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 1,800 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
American Sycamore Hardwood 34-40 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 875 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
London Plane Hardwood 40-50 lb/ft³ 721 kg/m³ 1,650 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Sweetgum Hardwood 32-43 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,350 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Blackgum Hardwood 37-42 lb/ft³ 641 kg/m³ 1,450 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Tupelo Hardwood 36-46 lb/ft³ 657 kg/m³ 1,350 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Hackberry Hardwood 38-50 lb/ft³ 705 kg/m³ 725 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Locust Hardwood 36-48 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 1,400 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Black Locust Hardwood 35-45 lb/ft³ 641 kg/m³ 1,725 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Honey Locust Hardwood 30-36 lb/ft³ 529 kg/m³ 775 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Chestnut Hardwood 39-44 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 1,175 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
American Chestnut Hardwood 40-51 lb/ft³ 737 kg/m³ 1,375 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Horse Chestnut Hardwood 31-36 lb/ft³ 545 kg/m³ 775 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Buckeye Hardwood 37-45 lb/ft³ 657 kg/m³ 1,650 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Willow Hardwood 30-40 lb/ft³ 561 kg/m³ 1,400 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Black Willow Hardwood 40-48 lb/ft³ 705 kg/m³ 1,725 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Cottonwood Hardwood 37-43 lb/ft³ 641 kg/m³ 1,750 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Aspen Hardwood 33-38 lb/ft³ 577 kg/m³ 1,650 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Quaking Aspen Hardwood 35-41 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,575 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Balsa Hardwood 37-49 lb/ft³ 689 kg/m³ 1,150 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Paulownia Hardwood 37-45 lb/ft³ 657 kg/m³ 1,125 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Mango Hardwood 39-46 lb/ft³ 689 kg/m³ 900 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Rubberwood Hardwood 31-43 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 775 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Acacia Hardwood 31-43 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 1,000 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Black Acacia Hardwood 30-40 lb/ft³ 561 kg/m³ 1,125 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Koa Hardwood 40-50 lb/ft³ 721 kg/m³ 1,250 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Australian Blackwood Hardwood 34-46 lb/ft³ 641 kg/m³ 1,575 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Monkeypod Hardwood 34-46 lb/ft³ 641 kg/m³ 850 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Mora Hardwood 35-47 lb/ft³ 657 kg/m³ 1,350 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Olivewood Hardwood 38-49 lb/ft³ 705 kg/m³ 975 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Osage Hardwood 30-42 lb/ft³ 577 kg/m³ 1,300 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Persimmon Hardwood 35-41 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 800 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Dogwood Hardwood 32-41 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 1,375 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Holly Hardwood 37-49 lb/ft³ 689 kg/m³ 1,725 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Boxwood Hardwood 33-43 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,200 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Pear Hardwood 33-38 lb/ft³ 577 kg/m³ 1,400 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Apple Hardwood 34-42 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,725 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Plum Hardwood 38-46 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 1,500 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Mulberry Hardwood 30-42 lb/ft³ 577 kg/m³ 1,625 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Figured Anigre Hardwood 34-44 lb/ft³ 625 kg/m³ 850 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Anigre Hardwood 35-41 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,050 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Avodire Hardwood 32-40 lb/ft³ 577 kg/m³ 1,725 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Afromosia Hardwood 36-47 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 1,600 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Iroko Tropical hardwood 48-64 lb/ft³ 897 kg/m³ 2,700 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Ovangkol Tropical hardwood 44-52 lb/ft³ 769 kg/m³ 3,000 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Shedua Hardwood 33-44 lb/ft³ 625 kg/m³ 1,650 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Movingui Hardwood 34-39 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 1,600 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Limba Hardwood 39-46 lb/ft³ 689 kg/m³ 1,325 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Black Limba Hardwood 37-44 lb/ft³ 657 kg/m³ 775 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Lacewood Hardwood 33-44 lb/ft³ 625 kg/m³ 1,475 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Leopardwood Hardwood 37-42 lb/ft³ 641 kg/m³ 775 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Canarywood Hardwood 40-51 lb/ft³ 737 kg/m³ 1,700 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Bloodwood Hardwood 36-41 lb/ft³ 625 kg/m³ 1,175 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Satine Hardwood 37-47 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 700 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Mopane Tropical hardwood 50-64 lb/ft³ 913 kg/m³ 3,400 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Beli Hardwood 37-44 lb/ft³ 657 kg/m³ 950 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Tali Tropical hardwood 46-57 lb/ft³ 833 kg/m³ 2,950 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Angelim Pedra Hardwood 40-49 lb/ft³ 721 kg/m³ 1,800 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Angelim Vermelho Hardwood 38-46 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 1,750 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Andiroba Tropical hardwood 43-52 lb/ft³ 769 kg/m³ 2,950 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Marupa Hardwood 32-39 lb/ft³ 577 kg/m³ 1,325 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Katalox Tropical hardwood 45-60 lb/ft³ 849 kg/m³ 2,050 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Chechen Tropical hardwood 54-62 lb/ft³ 929 kg/m³ 1,950 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Granadillo Tropical hardwood 53-61 lb/ft³ 913 kg/m³ 3,150 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Mora Excelsa Hardwood 32-44 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,350 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Sucupira Tropical hardwood 45-55 lb/ft³ 801 kg/m³ 1,850 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Tornillo Hardwood 31-43 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 1,700 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Peroba Rosa Tropical hardwood 53-64 lb/ft³ 945 kg/m³ 3,150 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Goncalo Alves Tropical hardwood 54-65 lb/ft³ 961 kg/m³ 2,900 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Yellowheart Tropical hardwood 44-55 lb/ft³ 801 kg/m³ 1,600 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Pau Ferro Tropical hardwood 51-67 lb/ft³ 945 kg/m³ 1,450 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Morado Tropical hardwood 52-63 lb/ft³ 929 kg/m³ 1,700 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Benge Hardwood 30-35 lb/ft³ 529 kg/m³ 975 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Mun Ebony Tropical hardwood 49-58 lb/ft³ 865 kg/m³ 2,500 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Camphor Hardwood 37-42 lb/ft³ 641 kg/m³ 875 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Laurel Hardwood 39-45 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 725 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Sassafras Hardwood 37-47 lb/ft³ 673 kg/m³ 950 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Catalpa Hardwood 35-41 lb/ft³ 609 kg/m³ 1,650 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Sourwood Hardwood 34-43 lb/ft³ 625 kg/m³ 950 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Mesquite Hardwood 38-44 lb/ft³ 657 kg/m³ 1,675 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Desert Ironwood Hardwood 33-40 lb/ft³ 593 kg/m³ 1,075 lbf Medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Mountain Mahogany Tropical hardwood 42-58 lb/ft³ 801 kg/m³ 1,400 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Manzanita Hardwood 39-48 lb/ft³ 705 kg/m³ 1,275 lbf Medium to high furniture, cabinets, shelves
Redwood Softwood 24-34 lb/ft³ 465 kg/m³ 900 lbf Medium to high framing, trim, painted shelves
Douglas Fir Softwood 27-33 lb/ft³ 481 kg/m³ 600 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Hemlock Softwood 29-39 lb/ft³ 545 kg/m³ 640 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Western Hemlock Softwood 26-33 lb/ft³ 481 kg/m³ 500 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Spruce Softwood 24-31 lb/ft³ 449 kg/m³ 360 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Sitka Spruce Softwood 28-35 lb/ft³ 513 kg/m³ 560 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Norway Spruce Softwood 27-36 lb/ft³ 513 kg/m³ 540 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Engelmann Spruce Softwood 29-34 lb/ft³ 513 kg/m³ 620 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Fir Softwood 29-38 lb/ft³ 545 kg/m³ 440 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
White Fir Softwood 28-36 lb/ft³ 513 kg/m³ 840 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Balsam Fir Softwood 21-28 lb/ft³ 400 kg/m³ 900 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Larch Softwood 31-38 lb/ft³ 561 kg/m³ 500 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Tamarack Hardwood 31-39 lb/ft³ 561 kg/m³ 1,775 lbf Low to medium furniture, cabinets, shelves
Cypress Softwood 21-26 lb/ft³ 384 kg/m³ 540 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Bald Cypress Softwood 21-28 lb/ft³ 400 kg/m³ 900 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Port Orford Cedar Softwood 30-38 lb/ft³ 545 kg/m³ 640 lbf Medium to high framing, trim, painted shelves
Yew Softwood 30-39 lb/ft³ 561 kg/m³ 620 lbf Medium to high framing, trim, painted shelves
Juniper Softwood 29-39 lb/ft³ 545 kg/m³ 860 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Rimu Softwood 25-35 lb/ft³ 481 kg/m³ 800 lbf Medium to high framing, trim, painted shelves
Kauri Softwood 31-37 lb/ft³ 545 kg/m³ 740 lbf Medium to high framing, trim, painted shelves
Hoop Pine Softwood 27-34 lb/ft³ 497 kg/m³ 560 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Araucaria Softwood 24-33 lb/ft³ 465 kg/m³ 600 lbf Low to medium framing, trim, painted shelves
Merbau Tropical hardwood 46-54 lb/ft³ 801 kg/m³ 3,250 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Keruing Tropical hardwood 46-59 lb/ft³ 849 kg/m³ 3,450 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Kapur Tropical hardwood 47-59 lb/ft³ 849 kg/m³ 1,750 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels
Balau Tropical hardwood 47-59 lb/ft³ 849 kg/m³ 2,800 lbf High fine furniture, decking or exterior accents, decorative panels

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