Lumber prices / Yellow Birch
Yellow Birch Price per Board Foot
Yellow birch is a hard, heavy, fine-grained wood used heavily in cabinet-grade plywood and furniture. It turns and finishes well but can be prone to blotching without a conditioner.
Typical price per board foot$5 – $8
TypeHardwood (Domestic)
Density (12% MC)43 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot3.6 lb
Janka hardness1,260 lbf
Common usesPlywood, cabinets, furniture, doors, veneer
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $5 to $8 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $20 – $32 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $27 – $43 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $27 – $43 |
To price a full order, put $7 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Yellow Birch rates 1,260 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Red Oak | 1,290 lbf | $4 – $7 |
| American Beech | 1,300 lbf | $4 – $7 |
| White Ash | 1,320 lbf | $4 – $7 |
| White Oak | 1,360 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 yellow birch cost per board foot?
- Yellow Birch commonly runs about $5 to $8 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 yellow birch weigh?
- About 3.6 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 43 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is yellow birch a hardwood or a softwood?
- Yellow Birch is a hardwood (domestic), with a Janka hardness of 1,260 lbf.