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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.
Typical price per board foot$8 – $15
TypeHardwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)53 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot4.4 lb
Janka hardness2,620 lbf
Common usesBows, fence posts, turnings, inlay
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.
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.