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.
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.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Genuine Mahogany rates 800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Sycamore | 770 lbf | $3 – $6 |
| American Elm | 830 lbf | $4 – $8 |
| Soft Maple | 950 lbf | $3.50 – $6 |
| Black Cherry | 950 lbf | $6 – $10 |
| Red Alder | 590 lbf | $4 – $7 |
| Yellow Poplar | 540 lbf | $3 – $5 |
| Basswood | 410 lbf | $3 – $6 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
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.