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Osage Orange Price per Board Foot
Osage orange is one of the hardest and most rot-resistant woods that grows in North America, and fence posts cut from it a century ago are still standing. It starts bright yellow and ages to a warm brown, and it is rarely sold in wide boards.
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $8 to $15 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $32 – $60 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $43 – $80 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $43 – $80 |
To price a full order, put $12 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Osage Orange rates 2,620 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jatoba | 2,690 lbf | $6 – $11 |
| Purpleheart | 2,520 lbf | $12 – $20 |
| Bubinga | 2,410 lbf | $16 – $30 |
| Bloodwood | 2,900 lbf | $14 – $25 |
| Cocobolo | 2,960 lbf | $40 – $90 |
| 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 osage orange cost per board foot?
- Osage Orange commonly runs about $8 to $15 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 osage orange weigh?
- About 4.4 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 53 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is osage orange a hardwood or a softwood?
- Osage Orange is a hardwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 2,620 lbf.