Lumber prices / Jatoba
Jatoba Price per Board Foot
Jatoba, sold in flooring aisles as Brazilian cherry, is not a cherry at all: it is much harder, much heavier, and it darkens strongly in sunlight. It is one of the best value-per-hardness buys on the imported rack.
Typical price per board foot$6 – $11
TypeHardwood (Imported)
Density (12% MC)57 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot4.8 lb
Janka hardness2,690 lbf
Common usesFlooring, furniture, stair treads, tool handles
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $6 to $11 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $24 – $44 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $32 – $59 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $32 – $59 |
To price a full order, put $9 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Jatoba rates 2,690 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Osage Orange | 2,620 lbf | $8 – $15 |
| Purpleheart | 2,520 lbf | $12 – $20 |
| Bloodwood | 2,900 lbf | $14 – $25 |
| Cocobolo | 2,960 lbf | $40 – $90 |
| Bubinga | 2,410 lbf | $16 – $30 |
| Ipe | 3,510 lbf | $9 – $16 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does jatoba cost per board foot?
- Jatoba commonly runs about $6 to $11 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 jatoba weigh?
- About 4.8 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 57 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is jatoba a hardwood or a softwood?
- Jatoba is a hardwood (imported), with a Janka hardness of 2,690 lbf.