Lumber prices / Douglas Fir
Douglas Fir Price per Board Foot
Douglas fir has one of the best strength-to-weight ratios of any softwood, making it the standard for structural beams and timber framing. Vertical-grain fir is also a handsome, tight-lined flooring and trim wood.
Typical price per board foot$3 – $6
TypeSoftwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)34 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot2.8 lb
Janka hardness620 lbf
Common usesFraming, beams, timber framing, flooring, millwork
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $3 to $6 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $12 – $24 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $16 – $32 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $16 – $32 |
To price a full order, put $5 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does douglas fir cost per board foot?
- Douglas Fir commonly runs about $3 to $6 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 douglas fir weigh?
- About 2.8 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 34 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is douglas fir a hardwood or a softwood?
- Douglas Fir is a softwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 620 lbf.