Lumber prices / Genuine Mahogany
Genuine Mahogany Price per Board Foot
Genuine (Honduran) mahogany is a stable, straight-grained tropical hardwood that carves and glues superbly. It is CITES-listed and expensive; much lumber sold as 'mahogany' is actually sapele or khaya, which differ in weight and price.
Typical price per board foot$12 – $20
TypeHardwood (Imported)
Density (12% MC)34 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot2.8 lb
Janka hardness800 lbf
Common usesFine furniture, boatbuilding, instruments, carving, veneer
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $12 to $20 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $48 – $80 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $64 – $107 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $64 – $107 |
To price a full order, put $16 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does genuine mahogany cost per board foot?
- Genuine Mahogany commonly runs about $12 to $20 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 genuine mahogany weigh?
- About 2.8 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 34 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is genuine mahogany a hardwood or a softwood?
- Genuine Mahogany is a hardwood (imported), with a Janka hardness of 800 lbf.