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.
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.