Lumber prices / White Oak
White Oak Price per Board Foot
White oak is dense, rot-resistant, and closed-grain, which is why it is used for whiskey barrels and outdoor furniture. Quartersawn white oak shows dramatic ray fleck and commands a premium over plainsawn.
Typical price per board foot$6 – $10
TypeHardwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)47 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot3.9 lb
Janka hardness1,360 lbf
Common usesFlooring, furniture, cabinets, boatbuilding, barrels, trim
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $6 to $10 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $24 – $40 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $32 – $53 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $32 – $53 |
To price a full order, put $8 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
White Oak rates 1,360 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White Ash | 1,320 lbf | $4 – $7 |
| Sapele | 1,410 lbf | $7 – $12 |
| American Beech | 1,300 lbf | $4 – $7 |
| Red Oak | 1,290 lbf | $4 – $7 |
| Hard Maple | 1,450 lbf | $5 – $9 |
| Yellow Birch | 1,260 lbf | $5 – $8 |
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 oak cost per board foot?
- White Oak commonly runs about $6 to $10 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 oak weigh?
- About 3.9 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 47 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is white oak a hardwood or a softwood?
- White Oak is a hardwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 1,360 lbf.