Lumber prices / Cocobolo
Cocobolo Price per Board Foot
Cocobolo is a true rosewood: oily, dense enough to sink, and figured in oranges and reds that darken with age. It is usually sold in small blocks rather than boards, it is CITES restricted, and its dust is a well-documented sensitizer.
Typical price per board foot$40 – $90
TypeHardwood (Imported)
Density (12% MC)68 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot5.7 lb
Janka hardness2,960 lbf
Common usesKnife handles, gun grips, instruments, small turnings
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $40 to $90 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $160 – $360 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $213 – $480 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $213 – $480 |
To price a full order, put $65 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does cocobolo cost per board foot?
- Cocobolo commonly runs about $40 to $90 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 cocobolo weigh?
- About 5.7 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 68 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is cocobolo a hardwood or a softwood?
- Cocobolo is a hardwood (imported), with a Janka hardness of 2,960 lbf.