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.
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.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Cocobolo rates 2,960 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bloodwood | 2,900 lbf | $14 – $25 |
| 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 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.