hardwood · Fraxinus latifolia
Oregon Ash wood properties
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Fraxinus latifolia |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,360,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.61 |
| Density (approx) | 38 lb/ft³ (3.2 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,160 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 8.1% / 4.1% |
| Region | Western North America |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Oregon Ash weighs about 12.7 lb (roughly 38 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,160 lbf is harder than about 54% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: flooring, millwork, boxes, baseball bats, tool handles, turned objects.
Durability: Perishable heartwood with no real insect resistance, so unsuited for exterior exposure.
Workability: Works easily by hand or machine and steam-bends well, though it smells unpleasant when cut.
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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). Oregon Ash 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.