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.
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.