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.
Softwoods with similar hardness
Douglas Fir rates 620 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Yellow Pine | 690 lbf | $2 – $4 |
| Bald Cypress | 510 lbf | $4 – $8 |
| Sitka Spruce | 510 lbf | $4 – $9 |
| Eastern Hemlock | 500 lbf | $3 – $5 |
| Eastern Red Cedar | 900 lbf | $4 – $9 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
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.