Lumber prices / Ponderosa Pine
Ponderosa Pine Price per Board Foot
Ponderosa pine is the soft, knotty pine most shelving and paneling is cut from, and clear stock is stable enough that pattern makers still favor it. It dents if you look at it wrong, so it belongs indoors and out of traffic.
Typical price per board foot$3 – $5
TypeSoftwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)26 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot2.2 lb
Janka hardness460 lbf
Common usesMillwork, shelving, paneling, pattern making, crates
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $3 to $5 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $12 – $20 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $16 – $27 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $16 – $27 |
To price a full order, put $4 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does ponderosa pine cost per board foot?
- Ponderosa Pine commonly runs about $3 to $5 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 ponderosa pine weigh?
- About 2.2 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 26 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is ponderosa pine a hardwood or a softwood?
- Ponderosa Pine is a softwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 460 lbf.