Lumber prices / Bloodwood
Bloodwood Price per Board Foot
Bloodwood earns the name: a deep, even crimson that holds its color far better than purpleheart or padauk do. It is very dense and brittle at the edges, so it chips if you rush a cut, and it works best in small, deliberate pieces.
Typical price per board foot$14 – $25
TypeHardwood (Imported)
Density (12% MC)66 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot5.5 lb
Janka hardness2,900 lbf
Common usesTurnings, inlay, furniture accents, instruments
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $14 to $25 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $56 – $100 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $75 – $133 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $75 – $133 |
To price a full order, put $20 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Bloodwood rates 2,900 lbf on the Janka scale. These sit closest to it, so they take similar wear and usually swap in without changing how the piece holds up. Price is often the deciding factor.
| Species | Janka | Per board foot |
|---|---|---|
| Cocobolo | 2,960 lbf | $40 – $90 |
| Jatoba | 2,690 lbf | $6 – $11 |
| Osage Orange | 2,620 lbf | $8 – $15 |
| Purpleheart | 2,520 lbf | $12 – $20 |
| Ipe | 3,510 lbf | $9 – $16 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does bloodwood cost per board foot?
- Bloodwood commonly runs about $14 to $25 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 bloodwood weigh?
- About 5.5 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 66 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is bloodwood a hardwood or a softwood?
- Bloodwood is a hardwood (imported), with a Janka hardness of 2,900 lbf.