Lumber prices / Teak
Teak Price per Board Foot
Genuine Burmese teak is the benchmark for outdoor durability: naturally oily, dimensionally calm, and rot resistant without any finish. It is also one of the most expensive woods you can buy by the board foot, so measure twice before you order.
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $30 to $60 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $120 – $240 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $160 – $320 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $160 – $320 |
To price a full order, put $45 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Teak rates 1,070 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 |
|---|---|---|
| African Mahogany | 1,070 lbf | $6 – $11 |
| Black Walnut | 1,010 lbf | $8 – $14 |
| Soft Maple | 950 lbf | $3.50 – $6 |
| Black Cherry | 950 lbf | $6 – $10 |
Full range on the lumber prices page, and weight per board foot if shipping or floor load matters.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does teak cost per board foot?
- Teak commonly runs about $30 to $60 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 teak weigh?
- About 3.4 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 41 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is teak a hardwood or a softwood?
- Teak is a hardwood (imported), with a Janka hardness of 1,070 lbf.