Wood Densities
The following table shows the densities of various woods, starting with the heaviest. A graph, based on these figures, is shown below the table.
|
Species |
Density (kg/cu m) @ 12% MC |
|
Lignum Vitae |
1230
|
|
Box |
910 |
|
Holly |
780 |
|
Beech |
720 |
|
Oak (pendunculate) |
720 |
|
Ash |
690 |
|
Yew |
670 |
|
Birch |
660 |
|
Teak |
640 |
|
Walnut |
640 |
|
Plane |
620 |
|
Sycamore |
610 |
|
Cherry |
600 |
|
Elm |
550 |
|
Lime |
540 |
|
Spanish Chestnut |
540 |
|
Douglas Fir |
530 |
|
Mahogany |
530 |
|
Horse Chestnut |
510 |
|
Scots Pine |
510 |
|
Spruce |
470 |
|
Poplar |
450 |
|
Western Red Cedar |
370 |
Information supplied by Arrowsmiths (Timber Dryers) Ltd “Guide to Wood – Version1”