Lumber prices / Eastern White Pine
Eastern White Pine Price per Board Foot
Eastern white pine is soft, light, and stable, easy to work with hand tools and quick to finish. Wide clear boards are still available, making it a favorite for traditional furniture and paneling.
Typical price per board foot$3 – $6
TypeSoftwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)25 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot2.1 lb
Janka hardness380 lbf
Common usesTrim, paneling, furniture, shelving, crafts
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
Eastern White Pine rates 380 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Western Red Cedar | 350 lbf | $5 – $9 |
| Redwood | 450 lbf | $6 – $12 |
| Ponderosa Pine | 460 lbf | $3 – $5 |
| Eastern Hemlock | 500 lbf | $3 – $5 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does eastern white pine cost per board foot?
- Eastern White Pine 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 eastern white pine weigh?
- About 2.1 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 25 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is eastern white pine a hardwood or a softwood?
- Eastern White Pine is a softwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 380 lbf.