Lumber prices / Bubinga
Bubinga Price per Board Foot
Bubinga comes in very wide, heavy boards with figure that ranges from plain pink-brown to spectacular waterfall and pommele. It has been CITES listed since 2017, which pushed prices up and paperwork onto every import.
Typical price per board foot$16 – $30
TypeHardwood (Imported)
Density (12% MC)56 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot4.7 lb
Janka hardness2,410 lbf
Common usesFurniture, veneer, instruments, turnings
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $16 to $30 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $64 – $120 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $85 – $160 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $85 – $160 |
To price a full order, put $23 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Bubinga rates 2,410 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purpleheart | 2,520 lbf | $12 – $20 |
| Osage Orange | 2,620 lbf | $8 – $15 |
| Jatoba | 2,690 lbf | $6 – $11 |
| African Padauk | 1,970 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 bubinga cost per board foot?
- Bubinga commonly runs about $16 to $30 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 bubinga weigh?
- About 4.7 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 56 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is bubinga a hardwood or a softwood?
- Bubinga is a hardwood (imported), with a Janka hardness of 2,410 lbf.