Lumber prices / Ipe
Ipe Price per Board Foot
Ipe is about as hard and dense as commercial lumber gets, with a Janka rating roughly triple that of red oak. It sinks in water, dulls carbide, and needs pre-drilling for every fastener, but a properly built ipe deck outlasts almost anything else.
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $9 to $16 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $36 – $64 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $48 – $85 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $48 – $85 |
To price a full order, put $13 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Ipe rates 3,510 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cocobolo | 2,960 lbf | $40 – $90 |
| Bloodwood | 2,900 lbf | $14 – $25 |
| Jatoba | 2,690 lbf | $6 – $11 |
| Osage Orange | 2,620 lbf | $8 – $15 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does ipe cost per board foot?
- Ipe commonly runs about $9 to $16 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 ipe weigh?
- About 5.8 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 69 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is ipe a hardwood or a softwood?
- Ipe is a hardwood (imported), with a Janka hardness of 3,510 lbf.