hardwood · Quercus montana
Chestnut Oak wood properties
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Quercus montana |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,590,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.75 |
| Density (approx) | 47 lb/ft³ (3.9 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,130 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 10.8% / 5.3% |
| Region | Eastern United States |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Chestnut Oak weighs about 15.6 lb (roughly 47 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,130 lbf is harder than about 53% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, barrels, veneer.
Durability: A white oak relative with strong decay resistance, suitable for outdoor and demanding uses.
Workability: Glues reliably and finishes attractively, handling much like its close cousin white oak.
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How these numbers were sourced
MOE, SG (12% MC), Janka and shrinkage from The Wood Database (which cites the USDA FPL Wood Handbook). Chestnut Oak is not individually listed in the printed FPL/Hoadley dimensional change coefficient chart, so CT/CR are omitted. Uses, region, durability and workability summarized from The Wood Database. Price indicative.
Values shown as estimates rather than sourced constants: typicalPricePerBF_usd.
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These calculators are for planning and estimation. Engineering results (shelf sag, wood movement) use published average material properties; real boards vary by grade, grain, moisture and defects. Verify load-bearing designs with a professional.