Lumber prices / Black Walnut
Black Walnut Price per Board Foot
American black walnut is the premium domestic hardwood: rich chocolate-brown heartwood, excellent workability, and strong dimensional stability. It is one of the most expensive native species per board foot, so waste factor and exact tally matter.
Typical price per board foot$8 – $14
TypeHardwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)38 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot3.2 lb
Janka hardness1,010 lbf
Common usesFine furniture, gunstocks, cabinetry, turned bowls, live-edge slabs
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $8 to $14 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $32 – $56 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $43 – $75 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $43 – $75 |
To price a full order, put $11 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does black walnut cost per board foot?
- Black Walnut commonly runs about $8 to $14 per board foot at retail, with wide, thick, or figured boards costing more. This is a planning range, not a quote, so confirm with your dealer.
- How much does black walnut weigh?
- About 3.2 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 38 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is black walnut a hardwood or a softwood?
- Black Walnut is a hardwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 1,010 lbf.