hardwood · Quercus palustris
Pin Oak wood properties
| Type | hardwood |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Quercus palustris |
| Modulus of elasticity (MOE) | 1,713,000 psi |
| Specific gravity | 0.71 |
| Density (approx) | 44 lb/ft³ (3.7 lb per board foot) |
| Janka hardness | 1,500 lbf |
| Shrinkage (tangential / radial) | 9.5% / 4.3% |
| Region | Eastern United States |
A 1 in x 6 in x 8 ft board of Pin Oak weighs about 14.8 lb (roughly 44 lb per cubic foot). Its Janka hardness of 1,500 lbf is harder than about 67% of the woods in our database.
Uses and working notes
Common uses: cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, veneer.
Durability: As a red oak it offers little decay resistance; treat outdoor durability as minimal.
Workability: Glues well and accepts stain and finish nicely, though open porous grain limits exterior use.
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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). Pin 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.
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.