Lumber prices / Black Cherry
Black Cherry Price per Board Foot
American black cherry darkens beautifully from pinkish to deep reddish-brown with age and light. It machines cleanly and is a favorite for heirloom furniture; expect gum pockets and color variation between boards.
Typical price per board foot$6 – $10
TypeHardwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)35 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot2.9 lb
Janka hardness950 lbf
Common usesFurniture, cabinetry, paneling, turned work, trim
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $6 to $10 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $24 – $40 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $32 – $53 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $32 – $53 |
To price a full order, put $8 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Black Cherry rates 950 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Maple | 950 lbf | $3.50 – $6 |
| Black Walnut | 1,010 lbf | $8 – $14 |
| Teak | 1,070 lbf | $30 – $60 |
| African Mahogany | 1,070 lbf | $6 – $11 |
| American Elm | 830 lbf | $4 – $8 |
| Genuine Mahogany | 800 lbf | $12 – $20 |
| American Sycamore | 770 lbf | $3 – $6 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does black cherry cost per board foot?
- Black Cherry commonly runs about $6 to $10 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 cherry weigh?
- About 2.9 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 35 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is black cherry a hardwood or a softwood?
- Black Cherry is a hardwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 950 lbf.