Lumber prices / Eastern Hemlock
Eastern Hemlock Price per Board Foot
Eastern hemlock is a rough-and-ready construction softwood: cheap, reasonably strong, and widely available in the Northeast. It splinters badly and does not take a finish well, so it stays in the frame rather than on the surface.
Typical price per board foot$3 – $5
TypeSoftwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)28 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot2.3 lb
Janka hardness500 lbf
Common usesFraming, sheathing, timber framing, crates
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $3 to $5 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $12 – $20 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $16 – $27 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $16 – $27 |
To price a full order, put $4 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does eastern hemlock cost per board foot?
- Eastern Hemlock commonly runs about $3 to $5 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 eastern hemlock weigh?
- About 2.3 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 28 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is eastern hemlock a hardwood or a softwood?
- Eastern Hemlock is a softwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 500 lbf.