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.
Typical price per board foot$9 – $16
TypeHardwood (Imported)
Density (12% MC)69 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot5.8 lb
Janka hardness3,510 lbf
Common usesDecking, boardwalks, outdoor furniture, docks
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.
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.