hardwood · Milicia excelsa
Iroko wood properties
Also known as: african teak.
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Milicia excelsa |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,580,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.66 |
| Density (approx) | 41 lb/ft³ (3.4 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,190 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 4.8% / 3.3% |
| Region | Tropical Africa |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Iroko weighs about 13.7 lb (roughly 41 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,190 lbf is harder than about 55% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: boatbuilding, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, veneer, turning.
Durability: Very durable; fends off insects and rot alike.
Workability: Generally cooperative; interlocked grain may tear; finishes and glues well.
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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 omitted: iroko is not listed in the FPL/Hoadley dimensional change coefficient 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.