Lumber prices / Zebrawood
Zebrawood Price per Board Foot
Zebrawood is pale gold with hard dark stripes, and quartersawn stock lines those stripes up into the pattern people buy it for. The interlocked grain tears out easily, so a scraper usually beats a plane on the final surface.
Typical price per board foot$14 – $25
TypeHardwood (Imported)
Density (12% MC)50 lb/ft³
Weight per board foot4.2 lb
Janka hardness1,830 lbf
Common usesVeneer, furniture accents, dashboards, turnings
What common boards cost
Board feet times the price per board foot. These use the $14 to $25 range above.
| Board | Board feet | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 6 x 8 ft | 4.00 | $56 – $100 |
| 1 x 8 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $75 – $133 |
| 2 x 4 x 8 ft | 5.33 | $75 – $133 |
To price a full order, put $20 (or your dealer's number) into the board foot calculator and add every board to the tally.
Hardwoods with similar hardness
Zebrawood rates 1,830 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory | 1,820 lbf | $5 – $8 |
| Wenge | 1,930 lbf | $14 – $25 |
| African Padauk | 1,970 lbf | $9 – $16 |
| 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 zebrawood cost per board foot?
- Zebrawood commonly runs about $14 to $25 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 zebrawood weigh?
- About 4.2 pounds per board foot kiln-dried, based on an average density of 50 lb/ft³ at 12% moisture content. Green stock weighs more.
- Is zebrawood a hardwood or a softwood?
- Zebrawood is a hardwood (imported), with a Janka hardness of 1,830 lbf.