Lumber prices / Southern Yellow Pine
Southern Yellow Pine Price per Board Foot
Southern yellow pine (loblolly and relatives) is dense and strong for a softwood, dominating construction framing and pressure-treated lumber. It is resinous and can be prone to warping as it dries.
Typical price per board foot$2 – $4
TypeSoftwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)36 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot3.0 lb
Janka hardness690 lbf
Common usesFraming, decking, flooring, timbers, pressure-treated stock
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $2 to $4 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $8 – $16 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $11 – $21 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $11 – $21 |
To price a full order, put $3 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Softwoods with similar hardness
Southern Yellow Pine rates 690 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Fir | 620 lbf | $3 – $6 |
| Bald Cypress | 510 lbf | $4 – $8 |
| Sitka Spruce | 510 lbf | $4 – $9 |
| Eastern Hemlock | 500 lbf | $3 – $5 |
| Eastern Red Cedar | 900 lbf | $4 – $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 southern yellow pine cost per board foot?
- Southern Yellow Pine commonly runs about $2 to $4 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 southern yellow pine weigh?
- About 3.0 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 36 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is southern yellow pine a hardwood or a softwood?
- Southern Yellow Pine is a softwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 690 lbf.