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.
Softwoods with similar hardness
Ponderosa Pine rates 460 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood | 450 lbf | $6 – $12 |
| Eastern Hemlock | 500 lbf | $3 – $5 |
| Bald Cypress | 510 lbf | $4 – $8 |
| Sitka Spruce | 510 lbf | $4 – $9 |
| Eastern White Pine | 380 lbf | $3 – $6 |
| Western Red Cedar | 350 lbf | $5 – $9 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
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.