Lumber prices / African Padauk
African Padauk Price per Board Foot
African padauk comes off the saw a startling orange-red and slowly ages to a deep brown, which surprises people who bought it for the color. It is hard, stable, and works cleanly, and the dust stains everything it touches.
Typical price per board foot$9 – $16
TypeHardwood (Imported)
Density (12% MC)47 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot3.9 lb
Janka hardness1,970 lbf
Common usesTurnings, accents, cutting boards, furniture, instruments
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $9 to $16 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $36 – $64 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $48 – $85 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $48 – $85 |
To price a full order, put $13 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
African Padauk rates 1,970 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wenge | 1,930 lbf | $14 – $25 |
| Zebrawood | 1,830 lbf | $14 – $25 |
| Hickory | 1,820 lbf | $5 – $8 |
| Bubinga | 2,410 lbf | $16 – $30 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does african padauk cost per board foot?
- African Padauk commonly runs about $9 to $16 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 african padauk weigh?
- About 3.9 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 47 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is african padauk a hardwood or a softwood?
- African Padauk is a hardwood (imported), with a Janka hardness of 1,970 lbf.