Lumber prices / White Ash
White Ash Price per Board Foot
White ash is strong, shock-resistant, and springy, which is why it makes baseball bats and tool handles. Its bold straight grain resembles oak; supply has tightened due to the emerald ash borer.
Typical price per board foot$4 – $7
TypeHardwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)42 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot3.5 lb
Janka hardness1,320 lbf
Common usesTool handles, baseball bats, flooring, furniture, millwork
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $4 to $7 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $16 – $28 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $21 – $37 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $21 – $37 |
To price a full order, put $6 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
White Ash rates 1,320 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Beech | 1,300 lbf | $4 – $7 |
| Red Oak | 1,290 lbf | $4 – $7 |
| White Oak | 1,360 lbf | $6 – $10 |
| Yellow Birch | 1,260 lbf | $5 – $8 |
| Sapele | 1,410 lbf | $7 – $12 |
| Hard Maple | 1,450 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 white ash cost per board foot?
- White Ash commonly runs about $4 to $7 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 white ash weigh?
- About 3.5 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 42 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is white ash a hardwood or a softwood?
- White Ash is a hardwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 1,320 lbf.