softwood · Juniperus virginiana
Eastern Redcedar wood properties
Also known as: aromatic red cedar, red cedar.
| Type | softwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Juniperus virginiana |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 880,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.53 |
| Density (approx) | 33 lb/ft³ (2.8 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 900 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 4.7% / 3.1% |
| Movement coefficient (CT / CR) | 0.00162 / 0.00106 |
| Region | Eastern North America |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Eastern Redcedar weighs about 11.0 lb (roughly 33 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 900 lbf is harder than about 43% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: fence posts, closet and chest linings, carvings, outdoor furniture, pencils.
Durability: Superbly resistant to insects and rot; serves untreated even in ground contact.
Workability: Apart from its knots it works easily; silica blunts cutters and the scent is strong.
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How these numbers were sourced
MOE, SG (12% MC), Janka and shrinkage from The Wood Database (cites USDA FPL Wood Handbook). CT/CR from the "Cedar, eastern red" row of the FPL/Hoadley table. Uses, region, durability and workability summarized from The Wood Database. Price indicative.
Values shown as estimates rather than sourced constants: typicalPricePerBF_usd.
Sources
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.