Lumber prices / Redwood
Redwood Price per Board Foot
Coast redwood is light, stable, and naturally resistant to decay, which is why it has held its place in decking and siding for a century. Clear old-growth stock costs many times what common grades do, so grade matters more here than in most species.
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $6 to $12 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $24 – $48 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $32 – $64 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $32 – $64 |
To price a full order, put $9 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Softwoods with similar hardness
Redwood rates 450 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Pine | 460 lbf | $3 – $5 |
| 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 redwood cost per board foot?
- Redwood commonly runs about $6 to $12 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 redwood 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 redwood a hardwood or a softwood?
- Redwood is a softwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 450 lbf.