softwood · Abies procera
Noble Fir wood properties
| Type | softwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Abies procera |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,619,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.42 |
| Density (approx) | 26 lb/ft³ (2.2 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 410 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 8.3% / 4.3% |
| Region | Pacific Northwest United States |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Noble Fir weighs about 8.7 lb (roughly 26 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 410 lbf is harder than about 6% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: construction lumber, pulpwood, plywood, utility wood.
Durability: Low natural durability and minimal insect resistance limit it to protected interior settings.
Workability: Generally simple to machine despite occasional seasoning faults; glue, stain and finish all behave nicely.
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How these numbers were sourced
MOE (1,619,000 lbf/in2), Janka (410 lbf) and shrinkage (T 8.3%, R 4.3%) from The Wood Database, which cites the USDA FPL Wood Handbook. Specific gravity 0.42 is the 12% MC value (page lists basic 0.37, 12% MC 0.42). No dimensional change coefficient given: Noble Fir has no exact row in the FPL/Hoadley table reproduced by Popular Woodworking, so CT/CR are omitted. Region, uses, 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.